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City of Hermosa Beach --- 11-09-99MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, November 9, 1999, at the hour of 7:18 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - J. Travers Devine ROLL CALL : Present: Bowler, Edgerton, Reviczky, Mayor Oakes Absent: Benz (arrived at 7:40 P.M.) ANNOUNCEMENTS : Mayor Oakes announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of long-time resident Betty Kelly. Councilmember Edgerton said Betty Kelly was a 30-year resident of Marineland Mobile Home Park, spoke of his friendship with her over the past eight years, said she would be missed by all who knew her, and expressed condolences to her family. Mayor Oakes announced the first Family Skate Day at the Hermosa Beach skate track on November 13, 1999 starting at 10:15 A.M. and ending at 11:30 A.M. with a raffle. She said admission was free and full safety gear was required, and she cited and thanked the local sponsors of the event. She then commented on the success of the Friends of the Library Book Sale on November 6, 1999, the Halloween Howl on October 30, 1999, and the Halloween Carnival on October 29, 1999. She also thanked voters for participating in the November 2, 1999 Municipal Election. Councilmember Reviczky said he was pleased that the voters defeated Measure D, the proposed repeal of the City's utility user tax. He then announced a High Five Boutique fashion show at Point 705 Sunday, November 14, 1999, at 5 P.M., noting that the proceeds would benefit the 7th annual Beach Cities Toy Drive. He said admission was a $10 donation or a new unwrapped toy. He also announced a 6 P.M. Veteran's Day candlelight remembrance ceremony at the Veteran's Memorial.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION : (a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:
(b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Action: To consider this letter with agenda item 10. Motion Mayor Oakes, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Benz.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:
Action: To receive and file. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Benz. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR :
Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (o), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (b) Bowler for Jim Lissner, (c) Bowler for Jim Lissner, (e) Edgerton, (f) Reviczky, (i) Edgerton, (l) Edgerton, and (o) Edgerton. Motion Edgerton, second Mayor Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. No one came forward to address the Council on items not removed from the consent calendar. At 7:42 P.M. the order of the agenda was suspended to go to the public hearings starting with item 4.
(a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 26, 1999 . Action : To approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 26, 1999, as presented. (b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY THE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 19123 THROUGH 19285, NOTING VOIDED CHECKS NOS. 19222 AND 19250, AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 19077, 19123, 19183, AND 19215 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER .
Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:
Action: To ratify the check register as presented. Motion Mayor Oakes, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS .
Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:
Mayor Oakes announced that the November 30, 1999 special meeting had been cancelled. Action : To receive and file the tentative future agenda items, noting the cancellation of the November 30, 1999 special meeting. Motion Mayor Oakes, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Action: To approve the staff recommendations to deny the listed claims and refer them to the City's Liability Claims Administrator. (e) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE, PENDING FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVAL, THE USE OF FIREWORKS FOR THE NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION ON THE PIER PLAZA ON DECEMBER 31, 1999, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT . Memorandum from Fire Chief Julian Ysais dated September 8, 1999.
Community Resources Director Rooney presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action : To approve, pending Fire Department approval, the use of fireworks for the New Years Eve celebration on Pier Plaza on December 31, 1999 and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement, as recommended by staff. Motion Benz, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (f) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE TO THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPARTMENT A $350 DONATION FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH ROTARY CLUB FOR THE ANNUAL HALLOWEEN HOWL AND A $300 DONATION FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH KIWANIS CLUB FOR THE HALLOWEEN HOWL AND THE SAND SNOWMAN CONTEST . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated October 27, 1999.
Action: To accept the following donations and appropriate them to the Community Resources Department for the stated purposes:
Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (g) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-SIX (26) MOTOROLA MST 2000 PORTABLE RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES FROM THE MOTOROLA CORPORATION AT A COST OF $50,564.56 (INCLUDES TAX) . Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated November 1, 1999. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to authorize the purchase of twenty-six (26) Motorola MTS2000 Portable Radios and accessories from the Motorola Corporation. (h) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES, ORDER THE WORK, AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR CIP 98-621 PHASE II MUNICIPAL PIER ARCHITECTURAL UPGRADS AND INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO POST NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR SAID PROJECT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 2, 1999. Action : To approve staff recommendation to:
(i) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON COUNCIL'S REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ABOUT BASIC CABLE SERVICES FROM ADELPHIA . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated November 3, 1999 This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting. Action: To receive and file the report. Motion Edgerton, second Benz. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
(j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES, ORDER THE WORK, AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR CIP 99-529, CLARK FIELD-BUILDING DEMOLITION, AND INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO POST NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR SAID PROJECT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 2, 1999. Action: To approve staff recommendation to:
(k) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION/INSPECTION SERVICES FOR CIP 97-182, MYRTLE AVENUE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 97-1, AND CIP 97-183, LOMA DRIVE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 97-2, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 2, 1999. Action : To approve the Request for Proposals and authorize staff to solicit proposals, as recommended by staff. (l) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DESIGN FOR CIP 98-621, PHASE III MUNICIPAL PIER ARCHITECTURAL UPGRADES, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 2, 1999.
Action: To approve the Request for Proposals and authorize staff to solicit proposals, with the understanding that this was a conceptual design and respondents may also submit their own designs. Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. (m) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR SANITARY SEWER MAINENTANCE AND VIDEO INSPECTION TO EMPIRE PIPE CLEANING AND EQUIPMENT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $230,170 FOR THREE YEARS; AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $23,017 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 1, 1999. Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:
(n) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 28, 1999. Action : To receive and file the report on Integrated Pest Management. (o) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REQUEST FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND AUTHORIZE THE PLACEMENT OF CARDS IN ALL COMMERCIAL (SILVER POST) PARKING METERS INDICATING TWO HOURS FREE PARKING FROM NOVEMBER 22ND THROUGH DECEMBER 27TH . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 3, 1999, and supplemental letter from Donley Falkenstien dated October 19, 1999.
Action: To approve the request from the Chamber of Commerce and authorize the placement of cards in all commercial (silver post) parking meters indicating two hours free parking from November 22 through December 27, 1999, as recommended by staff. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 2. CONSENT ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 99-1195 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 94-1117, WHICH GRANTED A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR THE OPERATION OF A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY ." (Continued from October 26, 1999) Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated November 2, 1999. Action : To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 99-1195. Motion Reviczky, second Benz.
AYES: Benz, Bowler, Edgerton, Reviczky, Mayor Oakes NOES: None 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Items 1(b), (c), (e), (f), (i), (l) and (o) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Public comments on items removed from the consent calendar are shown under the appropriate item. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO RECONFIGURE MOBILE HOME SPACES BY RELOCATING ONE SPACE AND ADDING ONE SPACE AT 531 PIER AVENUE, MARINELAND MOBILE HOME PARK . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 1, 1999. Supplemental resolutions submitted by Community Development November 9, 1999. Supplemental letter from Horace and Margaret Smith, 531 Pier Avenue, #34, dated November 5, 1999. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions.
The public hearing closed at 8:43 P.M.
Proposed Action : To grant the appeal Motion Benz, second Bowler. The motion failed due to the dissenting votes of Edgerton, Reviczky and Mayor Oakes. Action: To deny the appeal and adopt Resolution No. 99-6036 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH SUSTAINING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RECONFIGURATION OF THE MARINELAND MOBILEHOME PARK AT 531 PIER AVENUE ." Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Benz and Bowler. The meeting recessed at 9:13 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:35 P.M.
5. A GROUND LEASE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND 1301 HERMOSA AVENUE LLC TO DESIGN, CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A RETAIL BUILDING LOCATED AT 1303 HERMOSA AVENUE . (Continued from meetings of October 12, 1999 and October 26, 1999) Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 2, 1999. At 9:35 P.M., Councilmember Edgerton left the dais and the room due to a potential conflict of interest. Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions.
Action : To continue this item to the meeting of November 23, 1999, with direction to staff to report back on issues discussed this evening, including lease transaction fees, sale fee, ensuring the City's ability to track gross rents so the five-year adjustments take effect, CPI minimum for adjustments, access drawings, calculations of encroachment fees, timeline for construction, quality of building materials reflected in plans, and approval of construction plans and specifications before executing the lease. Motion Benz, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton. Councilmember Edgerton returned to the dais at 10:09 P.M. 6. APPEAL OF DENIAL BY THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION FOR A PERMIT TO KEEP MORE THAN TWO ADULT DOGS AT 1042 SECOND STREET . Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated November 2, 1999. Supplemental letter from Richard Davison dated November 3, 1999. Councilmember Reviczky left the dais and the room due to a conflict of interest. Police Chief Straser presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, noting the issue was complaint driven. The public hearing opened at 10:13 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were:
City Attorney Jenkins said if it was the desire of the City Council to approve the request, that approval could include the condition that the dog go through a training program or other measures to eliminate the barking problem. Action : To approve the appeal for a six-month trial period, subject to a six-month review, with direction to the dog owner to work with the neighbor and to take measures to resolve the problem, such as installing a different kind of fence, putting the dog through a training program or using collars. Motion Bowler, second Mayor Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Reviczky. At 10:40 P.M., Councilmember Reviczky returned to the dais. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
7. SAINT PATRICK'S DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL - MARCH 18-19, 2000 . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated November 1, 1999. Supplemental letter from Jim Lissner, 2715 El Oeste, dated November 8, 1999. Community Resources Director Rooney presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions.
Action : To approve the recommendation of staff and the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission to approve the request to hold the annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade on March 18, 1999, expand the Festival to two days (March 18 and 19), add to the event a surf contest (subject to staff approval of an operations plan), and authorize the Mayor to execute the event contract, which allows the following:
Motion Benz, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting Edgerton's comment that Prop A funds should be used for street paving and repairs.
8. INITIATIVE PETITION TO ESTABLISH RESTRICTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF THE BEACH FOR TEMPORARY EVENTS AND COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated November 2, 1999. City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action : To 1) receive and file the reports analyzing the financial impacts and the legality of the proposed ordinance, and 2) direct the City Clerk to prepare and bring back, at the appropriate time, the documents required to submit the proposed ordinance, without alteration, to the voters at the November 2001 regular municipal election. Motion Benz, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 9. INITIATIVE PETITION TO ESTABLISH LIMITS ON THE NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE TERMS WHICH MAY BE SERVED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated November 2, 1999. City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action : To receive and file the report which includes an analysis of when the measure, if passed, would take effect, and to direct the City Clerk to prepare and bring back, at the appropriate time, the documents required to submit the proposed ordinance, without alteration, to the voters at the November 2001 regular municipal election. Motion Benz, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 10. CHANGE IN REPORTING OF QUARTERLY SALES TAX DATA, REQUEST FROM JIM LISSNER . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 4, 1999. Supplemental letter from Jim Lissner, 2715 El Oeste, dated November 8, 1999. Action : To direct staff to continue receiving existing quarterly sales tax reports. Motion Benz, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Action : To approve the placement of a permanent acknowledgement and memorial plaque in recognition of a single contribution for the project, and to direct the City Manager to work with the representative of the donor to work out the details of the gift. Motion Bowler, second Benz. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None
13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None
ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned in memory of Betty Kelly on Tuesday, November 9, 1999, at the hour of 11:24 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 23, 1999, at the hour of 7:10 P.M.
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