MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, November 14, 2000, at the hour of 7:15 P.M.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Pete Tucker

 

ROLL CALL :

Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky
Absent: None

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS : Mayor Reviczky announced the next Household Hazardous Waste Roundup will take place Saturday, November 18, 2000, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., at Raytheon Corporation, Parking Lot "G," on Hughes Way, off of Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo. For more information, call 1-888-CLEAN-LA.

Councilmember Dunbabin said "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," which is currently playing at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse, was hilarious. She said the Veterans' Day ceremony held Friday evening, November 10, at the Veterans' Memorial at the Community Center site was wonderful, noting that the event had been organized by Steve Crecy. She commended staff for the excellence of the Halloween Howl event held October 30 at the Clark Building. She announced that a recycling bin for phone books was located in the City Hall parking lot, and said residents may call 888-PICK-BFI if they are in need of new blue bins for recycling at their homes.

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION :

 

(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

 

Coming forward to address the Council at this time was:

Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, referred to a news article last week in the Daily Breeze regarding the settlement of a law suit, in which the City will pay $440,000 to a man shot by police while being arrested five years ago in the downtown area; asked if that dollar amount was covered by insurance, if the premiums would go up as a result, and if the City would try to recover any money from the downtown bars where the man had been drinking.

 

(b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

1. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting consideration of a tax decrease .

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter.

Action : To receive and file.
Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

2. Letter from Redondo Union High School Grad Night 2001 Committee requesting consideration of a donation toward their annual Grad Night for the Class of 2001 .

Action : To approve a donation of $1,000 toward Grad Night for the Redondo Beach Union High School class of 2001, as requested.
Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

3. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting headphones for the cameraman at council meetings .

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter.

Action : To refer to staff.
Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

1. CONSENT CALENDAR :

Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations 1(a) to (v), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (e) Dunbabin, (g) Edgerton, (i) Mayor Reviczky, (k) Bowler, (m) Bowler, (n) Bowler, (o) Dunbabin, (p) Bowler, (q) Oakes, (u) Mayor Reviczky and (v) Mayor Reviczky.
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

No one came forward to address the Council on items not removed from the consent calendar.

 

(a) R ECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON OCTOBER 24, 2000 .

Action : To approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 24, 2000.

(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 23035 THROUGH 23226, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 23049, 23163 AND 23224, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 22836 AND 22911 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 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS STATUS REPORT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 24, 2000.

Action : To receive and file the Capital Improvement Projects Status Report, as recommended by staff.

(e) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES A PORTION OF SILVERSTRAND AVENUE, BETWEEN 24TH STREET AND 25TH STREET, AS SHOWN ON TRACT NO. 113 AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 13, PAGE 133 AND ON TRACT NO. 820 AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 17, PAGE 133, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 1, 2000.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to abstain from voting.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6107 , entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES A PORTION OF SILVERSTRAND AVENUE, BETWEEN 24TH STREET AND 25TH STREET, AS SHOWN ON TRACT NO. 113 AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 13, PAGE 133, AND ON TRACT NO. 820 AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 17, PAGE 133, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER ."
Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the abstention by Dunbabin.

(f) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 4, 2000 .

Action : To receive and file the action minutes from the Public Works Commission meeting of October 4, 2000.

(g) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES . Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated November 2, 2000.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting.

City Manager Burrell, City Attorney Jenkins and City Clerk Doerfling responded to Council questions.

Action : To bring back for Council consideration, in the Spring of 2001, the issue of placing a special tax for crossing guard services on the ballot for the November, 2001, general municipal election.
Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Final Action : To authorize the City Manager to sign a contract agreement with All City Management Services, as recommended by staff.
Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(h) RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF RFP FOR DESIGN OF PROJECT NO. CIP 00-171 ARDMORE AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, AND CIP PROJECT NO. 00-172 21ST ST. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, VALLEY DRIVE TO POWER STREET . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 1, 2000.

Action : To approve the request for proposals (RFP) and authorize staff to solicit proposals for the design of street improvements for CIP Project No. 00-171, Ardmore Avenue at various locations, and CIP Project No. 00-172, 21st Street from Valley Drive to Power Street, as recommended by staff.

(i) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS OF $200 FROM HERMOSA BEACH ROTARY CLUB TO BE USED FOR THE HALLOWEEN HOWL ACTIVITY MATERIALS AND $100 FROM JERRY AND SUSAN TAINTER TO BE USED FOR HALLOWEEN HOWL ACTIVITY MATERIALS . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 6, 2000.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to acknowledge and thank the donors.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to accept the following donations received by the City to be used for Halloween Howl activity materials:

• Hermosa Beach Rotary Club - $200

• Jerry and Susan Tainter - $100

Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(j) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP #25265 FOR A 3-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1419 MONTEREY BOULEVARD . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 6, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6105 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25265 FOR A THREE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 1419 MONTEREY BOULEVARD, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ."

(k) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL/AGREEMENT FOR THE COIN OPERATED TELESCOPES FOR THE PIER FROM CARDEN COIN TELESCOPES . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 6, 2000.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting.

City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

Action : To approve a proposal/agreement from Carden Coin Telescopes for the installation and maintenance of two coin-operated telescopes on the Pier, and to direct the City Manager to execute the document.
Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(l) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH BAY CENTER FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE IT EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001 . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 6, 2000.

Action : To approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with South Bay Center for Dispute Resolution effective December 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001, pursuant to Council direction at its October 24, 2000 meeting regarding a change in service providers.

(m) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT WITH MBIA MUNISERVICES COMPANY (FORMERLY MUNICIPAL RESOURCE CONSULTANTS) TO CONVERT PAYMENT FOR UUT COMPLIANCE SERVICES FROM CONTINGENCY FEE TO FIXED FEE BASIS . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 2, 2000.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting.

Action : To approve an amendment of contract with MBIA Muniservices Company to convert payment for Utility User Tax (UUT) compliance services from a contingency fee to a fixed fee basis, as recommended by staff.
Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(n) RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF FIRST AGREEMENT WITH DAVID EVANS & ASSOCIATES FOR PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES FOR A NEW RESTROOM BUILDING WITH STORAGE AND COMCESSION AREA FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 95-507 VALLEY PARK IMPROVEMENTS . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 7, 2000.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:
1) Approve the attached First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and David Evans & Associates, Inc., to prepare plans, specifications and estimates for a new restroom building with storage and concession area; and
2) Authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said amendment to the agreement, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(o) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO LOS ANGELES ENGINEERING OF TEMPLE CITY FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 99-144, STRAND BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY - 24TH STREET TO 35TH STREET . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 6, 2000.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting.

Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:
1) Award the Construction Contract to Los Angeles Engineering of Temple City, California, based upon their lowest responsible bid of $500,001.90;
2) Authorize the appropriation of $57,255 from the 115 TDA Regional fund;
3) Authorize the appropriation of $2,868 from the 115 TDA Local fund;
4) Authorize the appropriation of $7,449 from the 121 Prop A Open Space fund;
5) Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and
6) Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the contingency of $50,000;
with direction to staff to look at the issues raised this evening with regard to the stairway and continuity of the wall.
Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(p) RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 99-530 VARIOUS PARK IMPROVEMENTS, SOUTH PARK ROLLER HOCKEY PERIMETER FENCING & RINK . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 6, 2000.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting.

Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell and Community Resources Director Rooney also responded to Council questions.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:
1) Approve the plans, specifications, estimates, order the work and call for bids; and
2) Instruct the City Clerk to post a Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project;
with direction to staff to research potential methods for sound attenuation.
Motion Bowler, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(q) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 99-627 COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS, FENCING . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 6, 2000.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Oakes for separate discussion later in the meeting.

Public Works Director Williams and Community Resources Director Rooney responded to Council questions.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:
1) Approve the plans, specifications, estimates, order the work and call for bids; and
2) Instruct the City Clerk to post a Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project.
Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(r) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE FILM PERMIT FOR NDE PRODUCTIONS/ UNIVERSAL PICTURES . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated November 6, 2000.

Action : To approve the film permit for NDE Productions, Inc. to film in the interior of Patrick Malloy's from Monday, November 20 to Wednesday, November 22, 2000, as recommended by staff.

(s) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION WITH BIG BAND 2000 ON THE PLAZA FROM 8:00 PM TO MIDNIGHT, 12/31/00 TO 01/01/01 . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated November 2, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:
1) Appropriate $23,000 from the DEC fund balance to the Special Events Account for a Citywide New Year's Eve celebration; and,
2) Approve a program with Big Band 2000 on the Plaza from 8:00 P.M., December 31, 2000 to midnight, January 1, 2001.

(t) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP #25628 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 839 SEVENTH STREET . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 6, 2000.

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6106 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25628 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 839 SEVENTH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ."

(u) RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH QUANTUM CONSULTING FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 97-182 MYRTLE AVENUE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 1, 2000. Supplemental information from Public Works received November 14, 2000.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting. (Both this and item (v) were discussed and acted on at the same time.)

Public Works Director Williams and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

Action : To direct staff to document and list the issues, draft a letter that details all the items that need attention and correction and send it to the appropriate person at Edison, and then set up a meeting with Edison.
Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the abstention of Dunbabin.

Final Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:
1) Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and Quantum Consulting for contract administration and inspection services rendered with the construction of the Myrtle Avenue Underground Utility District in the amount of $50,000;
2) Authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said amendment to the agreement, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and,
3) Authorize the appropriation of $33,704 from the 307 Myrtle Avenue Utility Undergrounding Improvement Fund for the completion of Project No. CIP 97-182 Myrtle Avenue Utility Undergrounding.
Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried noting the abstention of Dunbabin

(v) RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH QUANTUM CONSULTING FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 97-183 LOMA DRIVE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 1, 2000. Supplemental information from Public Works received November 14, 2000.

Public Works Director Williams and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:
1) Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and Quantum Consulting for contract administration and inspection services rendered with the construction of the Loma Drive Underground Utility District in the amount of $50,000; and,
2) Authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said amendment to the agreement, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the abstention of Dunbabin.

 

2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None

 

3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

Items 1(e), (g), (i), (k), (m), (n), (o), (p), (q), (u) and (v) 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 HEARING S - None

 

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

4. CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH STREET BANNER FUNDRAISING PROGRAM AND BANNER PERMIT POLICY AMENDMENT . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated November 2, 2000.

This item was continued to the next meeting at the request of staff.

 

5. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING REQUEST BY JIM LISSNER TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON DRAFT EIR FOR METLOX SITE DEVELOPMENT IN MANHATTAN BEACH .

City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

Action : To receive and file the report, as recommended by staff.
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

6. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

a. CITY/SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORT OF 10/26/00 MEETING . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 6, 2000.

City Manager Burrell presented the staff report.

Action : To receive and file.
Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

b. CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT/BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT COMMITTEE . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 6, 2000.

City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

No action was taken on this item.

c. FREE HOLIDAY PARKING AT SILVER PARKING METERS AND PARKING LOTS FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2000 THROUGH DECEMBER 26, 2000 .

Action : To approve free holiday parking at the silver meters and the parking lot from November 23 through December 26, 2000, to encourage shopping in the downtown area.
Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

d. DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLANNING PROCESS; MORATORIUM ON CONVERSION OF RETAIL AND OFFICE USES TO RESTAURANTS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA; AND DOWNTOWN PARKING REQUIREMENTS . Memorandum from City Manager Steve Burrell dated November 6, 2000.

City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

Action : To adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 00-1208-U , entitled " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE CONVERSION OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE TO RESTAURANT USE AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF ."
Motion Edgerton, second Oakes.

Ayes: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky
Noes: Bowler
Absent: None
Abstain: None

Further Action : To approve a study of the commercial uses of the downtown area and the request for proposals (RFP) with a return to the City Council for approval of the selection of a consultant at its January 8, 2001 meeting.
Motion Dunbabin, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Further Action : To direct staff to return at the meeting of December 12, 2000 with amendments for Section 17.44.140 of the Zoning Ordinance relating to parking.
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Final Action : To direct staff to set up a series of business meetings with the property owners in the area.
Motion Dunbabin, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None

 

8. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None

 

ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS :

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation:

Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a)

Name of Case: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach
Case Number: BC172546

 

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the Litigation.

Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a)

Name of Case: Joseph Kozma v. City of Hermosa Beach
Case Number: 96-5492 MPR

 

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, November 14, 2000, at the hour of 8:55 P.M. to a Closed Session.

 

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 9:05 P.M. At the hour of 9:15 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting.

 

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, November 14, 2000, at the hour of 9:15 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, November 28, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M.

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