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 City of Hermosa Beach --- 06-09-98
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at the hour of 7:20 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Matthew (Redondo Beach skateboarder)
ROLL CALL: Present: Bowler, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Edgerton Absent: Benz (arrived at 7:50 P.M.)
MAYOR'S COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MAY 28, 1998: The City Council voted unanimously to join amicus brief, at no cost to the City, in the following two cases:
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Coming forward to address the Council was: Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, questioned why Mayor Edgerton did not have his laptop computer at the meeting.
(b) COUNCIL COMMENTS: None
(c) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
(1) Letter from tenants, clients and employees of 2309 and 2401 Pacific Coast Highway requesting removal of barricade blocking access to 24th Street.
Police Chief Straser responded to Council questions pertaining to the safety of the subject intersection.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item were: Richard Collis - 645 Gould Terrace, spoke to the request, citing hazards that tenants, clients, and employees of the office buildings face when entering onto the highway, particularly during afternoon rush hour; said the barricade on 24th Street was erected about 15 years ago and its removal would alleviate the problem; said another option to consider would be a traffic signal; Sherry Humphrey - 621 - 24th Street, opposed removing the barriers for safety reasons; said 24th Street was a residential street with lots of children; Cliff Warren - representing tenants of the English Tudor style office building directly to the south, said 24th Street was a public not a private street; said the current situation was unsafe and cited the dangerously high speed of cars traveling south on the highway; Elaine Lipkin Gardner - 717 - 24th Street, with office at 2309 Pacific Coast Highway, said the residents did not want a private street, just a safe one; expressed safety concerns, noting there were no sidewalks or curbs on 24th Street; Gary Mallette - 601 24th Street, at Ardmore Avenue, said there were a lot of children on 24th Street and no sidewalks; said the residential areas should not be controlled by businesses; opposed putting children at risk; Frank Lawson - 728 - 24th Street, said when the barricade was initially erected, cars would cut through, driving around the barricade; said the hill was hazardous because of its steepness; cited numerous highway accidents at 21st Street; Bob Albert - 730 - 24th Street, said 24th Street had no sidewalks or curbs and the street width was irregular, making it even more unsafe with cars parked on both sides; Larry Rudy - 732 - 24th Street, concurred with his neighbors; expressed concerns about safety; and Norm Levin - 720 - 24th Street, concurred with his neighbors; said he purchased his home because of the street's restricted access; said the street was narrow and expressed concern about the safety of the residents and the people driving through.
Councilmember Benz arrived at 7:50 P.M.
Action: To direct staff to investigate viable options to improve the safety of the 24th Street/Pacific Coast Highway intersection other than re-opening 24th Street, which was not considered an option. Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
(2) Letter from Tom Binnion date May 21, 1998 regarding the proposed concert on the beach on September 19, 1998.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Tom Binnion - 244 - 31st Street, representing Star 98.7 FM with regard to the proposed beach concert, spoke to his letter offering the City a guaranteed $10,000 to go toward the drainage diversion fund plus 50 percent of all net proceeds over and above that amount; confirmed that Hootie and the Blowfish would be performing.
Action: To accept the offer of a guaranteed $10,000 plus 50 percent of the net proceeds above that amount, with the funds to be specifically earmarked for connecting the City's northern storm drains to the County drains. Motion Bowler, second Benz. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Oakes.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (n), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (i) Reviczky, (j) Reviczky, and (n) Benz. Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
No one came forward to address the Council on items not removed from the consent calendar.
(a) APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Minutes from the meetings of May 21, 1998, May 26, 1998, May 28, 1998, and June 1, 1998 were not available for approval at this meeting.
Action: No action taken since none was needed.
(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 13809 THROUGH 13939 AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 13881 AND 13822 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER.
Action: To ratify the check register as presented.
(c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.
Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented.
(d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 20, 1998.
Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting held on May 20, 1998.
(e) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE LEASE RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES, INC. FOR ROOM 6B IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated May 19, 1998.
Action: To approve the lease renewal agreement between the City and the Los Angeles County Bar Association Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. for Room 6B in the Community Center, as recommended by staff.
(f) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE LEASE RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND THE BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT FOR ROOMS 5 AND 6A IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated May 19, 1998.
Action: To approve the lease renewal agreement between the City and the Beach Cities Health District for Rooms 5 and 6A in the Community Center, as recommended by staff.
(g) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE LEASE RENEWAL AGREEMENT AND FEE WAIVER BETWEEN CITY AND THE COMMUNITY CENTER FOUNDATION FOR ROOM C IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated May 19, 1998.
Action: To approve the lease agreement and fee waiver between the City and the Community Center Foundation for Room C in the Community Center, as recommended by staff.
(h) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE USE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER LAWN BY THE KIWANIS CLUB TO OPERATE A HOLIDAY TREE LOT FOR THE 1998 HOLIDAY SEASON. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated May 27, 1998.
Action: To approve the use of the Community Center lawn by the Kiwanis Club to operate a holiday tree lot for the 1998 holiday season, as recommended by staff.
(i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROPRIATE THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS TO THE POLICE AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPARTMENTS: TINA MARIE WINTERS - $5.00 TO BE USED FOR MOTORCYCLE EQUIPMENT; AND CHEVRON - $6,000.00 TO BE USED FOR THE SUMMER SURF CAMP. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 1, 1998.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to acknowledge and thank the donors for their contributions.
Action: To appropriate the $5 donation from Tina Marie Winters to the Police Department to be used for motorcycle equipment and the $6,000 donation from Chevron to the Community Resources Department to be used for the summer surf camp, as recommended by staff. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
(j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROPRIATE $13,618 FROM THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND FOR A POLICE MOTORCYCLE AND EQUIPMENT. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated June 1, 1998.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to note that this purchase was the result of all the donations made over the past months.
Action: To appropriate $13,618 from the Equipment Replacement Fund for the purchase of a police motorcycle and equipment, as recommended by staff. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
(k) RECOMMENDATION TO CONTINUE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR PERFORMING CUSTODIAL SERVICES ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 1, 1998.
Action: To continue the existing contract for performing custodial services on a month-to-month basis, as recommended by staff.
(l) RECOMMENDATION TO CONTINUE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL PIER CLEANING. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 1, 1998.
(m) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP #24791 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 905 - 15TH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 1, 1998.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 98-5918 , entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 24791 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 905 15TH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA," as recommended by staff.
(n) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CITY FLAG DISPLAY PROGRAM FOR PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND DOWNTOWN: (A) 4TH OF JULY, (B) VETERAN'S DAY, AND (C) MEMORIAL DAY; APPROPRIATE $7,096.50 FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR FY 1998-99 TO PAY FOR THE START-UP COSTS AND DISPLAY SERVICE COST FOR THE ANNUAL PROGRAM; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO HIRE GOLD GRAPHICS TO INITIATE AND MAINTAIN THE FLAG PROGRAM. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated May 27, 1998.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Benz for separate discussion later in the meeting.
Community Resources Director Rooney responded to Council questions.
Coming forward to address the Council on this issue was: Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, suggested using the money to buy needed items for use by veterans at veterans' hospitals; thought flag displays were important as well.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Approve the City flag display program for Pacific Coast Highway and downtown: (a) 4th of July, (b) Veteran's Day, and (c) Memorial Day; 2) Appropriate $7,096.50 from the general fund for FY 1998-99 to pay for the start-up costs and display service cost for the annual program; and 3) Authorize staff to hire Gold Graphics to initiate and maintain the flag program. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Benz.
At 8:10 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 4.
2. CONSENT ORDINANCES: None
3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
Items 1(i), (j), and (n) 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. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES THAT PORTION OF THE WEST SIDE OF HERMOSA AVENUE BETWEEN LYNDON STREET AND THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, AS SHOWN ON THE TRACT OF HERMOSA BEACH AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1 PAGES 25 AND 26 OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 11, 1998.
Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public hearing opened at 8:13 P.M. There being no one coming forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 8:13 P.M.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 98-5919 , entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES THAT PORTION OF THE WEST SIDE OF HERMOSA AVENUE BETWEEN LYNDON STREET AND THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, AS SHOWN ON THE TRACT OF HERMOSA BEACH AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1, PAGES 25 AND 26, OF MAPS IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER." Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
5. HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1998-99. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 1, 1998.
Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public hearing opened at 8:21 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue was: Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, questioned whether or not all of the nearly half million dollars would be spent on landscaping and lighting.
Public hearing closed at 8:22 P.M.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 98-5920, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1998 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1999 IN CONNECTION WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 1998-1999," which levies an assessment of $41.45 per unit for fiscal year 1998-99. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Benz.
At 8:24 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to Municipal Matters item 9.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS:
6. AMEND MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LIMITATIONS ON THE HOURS OF CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated May 18, 1998.
Finance Director Copeland presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions, and recommended that the City's deadline be extended from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. due to recent court actions.
Proposed Action: To receive and file the item. Motion Mayor Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion was subsequently withdrawn.
Action: To refer the item back to staff for more information for Council review, including any case law pertaining to this matter. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Benz.
7. CLARK BUILDING: PRIVATE PARTIES. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated May 27, 1998.
This item was withdrawn from the agenda by City Manager Burrell. No Council action was needed nor taken.
8. HERMOSA AVENUE/10TH STREET MULTI-WAY STOP SIGN REQUEST. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 28, 1998.
City Traffic Engineer Ed Ruzak presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Action: To approve the installation of four-way stop signs at the intersection of Hermosa Avenue and 10th Street. Motion Bowler, second Mayor Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
9. COMMUNITY CENTER SKATE TRACK - APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY DESIGN. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 27, 1998. Supplemental photographs from Community Resources received June 9, 1998.
Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public participation opened at 8:25 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were: Loren Pluth - architect, reviewed the plans on display; said the proposed skateboard park featured various obstacles including steps with rails and a table top with ledge; said the proposed design elements were those that were selected by the skateboarders themselves; said construction of the skate track was expected to begin in mid-summer and should be completed in October or November; Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, wanted to ensure that priority for use of the park would be given to Hermosa Beach youths; asked who would ensure that skateboarders wear pads and helmets; Matthew (no last name given) - Redondo Beach skateboarder, asked if the park would extend further into the parking lot, noting it was a small area (Mr. Pluth said the park would be 7,700 square feet in size); and Jerod Carter - Redondo Beach skateboarder, asked if the park would include a half-bowl (Mr. Pluth said the half-bowl had been eliminated from the final design, and noted that the street elements proposed were the overwhelming choices among the participating skateboarders).
Public participation closed at 8:40 P.M.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Approve the preliminary design development plan for the Community Center Skate Track project; and 2) Direct Lawrence Moss and Associates to proceed with the development of construction documents for the Community Center Skate Track project based upon the design presented this evening. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
The meeting recessed at 8:45 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:06 P.M., at which time the order of the agenda was returned to item 2.
10. REJECT PROPOSAL OF SERVICE CONTRACT FOR SWEEPING OF STREETS, ALLEYS AND DOWNTOWN AREA CLEANING IN HERMOSA BEACH. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 1, 1998.
Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to reject all bids and authorize staff to re-advertise the request for proposal with appropriate modifications. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER:
a. PIER PROJECT SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 2, 1998.
City Manager Burrell noted that the Pier Project subcommittee, comprised of Councilmembers Oakes and Reviczky, developed the revised pier plaza concept which would be presented this evening.
Councilmember Oakes presented the subcommittee report, referring to the conceptual drawings on display, which showed the revised pier plaza to be about half the size of the previous proposal, appearing more as an extension of the existing downtown pedestrian plaza, with similar materials and fixtures, and including a whale-shaped fountain and new bathroom facility to the south and a wide, open stairway to the north leading down to the sand.
Action: To approve in concept the revised design for the pier head plaza area and direct staff to come back with architectural proposals. 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
CITIZEN COMMENTS: None
ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:
1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on May 28, 1998.
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 1309 Bard Street Negotiating Parties: Russ Lesser & Stephen Burrell Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at the hour of 10:22 P.M. to a Closed Session. The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:25 P.M. At the hour of 10:35 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach reconvened on Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at the hour of 10:36 P.M.
ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement.
ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, June 9, 1998 at the hour of 10:36 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, June 23, 1998, at the hour of 7:10 P.M.
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