MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, June 22, 1999, at the hour of 7:20 P.M.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Geneva Oakes

 

ROLL CALL :

Present: Bowler, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Benz

Absent: Edgerton

 

OUTGOING MAYOR'S COMMENTS : Mayor Benz said it had been an eventful year for him, with the greatest highs (his marriage) and lows (the loss of friends like Frank Boccato) he has ever had. He said he had a lot of fun and enjoyed his term as mayor, that he appreciated the opportunity to serve and was very humbled to be part of this unique community, made so great because of the people and their volunteerism.

 

APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE :

 

A. Designate Mayor for a term ending April 11, 2000 .

 

Action : To designate Julie Oakes as Mayor for a term ending April 11, 2000.

Motion Mayor Benz, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

B. Designate Mayor Pro Tempore for a term ending April 11, 2000 .

 

Action : To designate J.R. Reviczky as Mayor Pro Tempore for a term ending April 11, 2000.

Motion Benz, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

C. Intergovernmental agencies requiring appointment of Mayor as delegate . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 14, 1999.

 

Action : 1) To appoint Mayor Oakes to the Los Angeles County - City Selection Committee; 2) to appoint Mayor Oakes to the South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board of Directors, and Mayor Pro Tempore Reviczky as alternate director; and 3) to appoint Mayor Oakes to the Inglewood Fire Training Authority, and Mayor Pro Tempore Reviczky as alternate.

Motion Bowler, second Benz. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

D. Reorganization of remaining list of City Council Committee Assignments .

 

Action : To postpone all other committee assignments to the regular meeting of July 13, 1999.

Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

E. Presentation of Plaque to Outgoing Mayor by Newly Appointed Mayor .

 

Mayor Oakes presented a plaque of appreciation to outgoing Mayor Benz and thanked him for his service and for being a consistent voice on the Council.

 

INCOMING MAYOR'S COMMENTS : Mayor Oakes thanked her husband, Lee, for his strength, wisdom and support, and her daughter, Geneva, who often accompanies her in her duties. She said this has been a very productive City Council, citing some of its achievements, and thanked everyone for the opportunity to serve a second term as Mayor. She said she looked forward to welcoming in the new millennium and said she would continue to work to improve the aesthetic qualities, viability and livability of the community.

 

PRESENTATION :

 

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO JUSTIN PALMER

FOR WINNING THE HERMOSA BEACH MILLENNIUM

LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION

 

At the request of Mayor Oakes, Community Resources Director Rooney spoke of the City's millennium logo design competition, noting that all the youngsters in the community and students at Hermosa Valley School were invited to participate. She said the logo would be used on all the advertisements, banners and the brochure to celebrate the millennium, noting that the community celebration will include dedicating the millennium walkway and the New Year's Eve event.

 

Mayor Oakes presented a certificate of recognition to Justin Palmer, winner of the Hermosa Beach millennium logo design competition. She also presented him with a $200 savings account certificate donated by Hawthorne Savings.

 

The meeting recessed at 7:35 P.M.

The meeting reconvened at 8:00 P.M.

 

MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS : Mayor Oakes announced that a hazardous waste roundup was scheduled for Saturday, July 10, 1999, from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. at American Honda, 1919 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance.

 

Councilmember Benz thanked everyone who attended the opening of the skateboard track. Mayor Oakes concurred, noting it was a wonderful event and she was proud to see it so successful.

 

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JUNE 8, 1999 : No reportable actions.

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION :

 

(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

 

Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, questioned the placement of tables on the bridge outside the Fishack restaurant during the three-day Memorial Day weekend, since outside dining had not yet been approved; also questioned the parking requirements for the site; requested that consent calendar item 1(j) be pulled;

Lauren Gezurian - 833 14th Street, suggested that the Council consider screening the east side of the chain link fence of the skateboard park to act as a sound barrier and a security measure; said the park should be enclosed on three sides, leaving the south side open for seating;

Joyce Howe - Hermosa Beach, expressed concern about the safety of skateboarders, saying they were skating across Pier Avenue and in the Von's Plaza parking lot without regard for traffic; suggested a police presence outside the skateboard park to ticket jaywalkers; and

Mordy Benjamin - 14th Street, said the skateboard park was an attractive nuisance; said there was a steady flow of skateboarders traveling down his street from Ocean Drive; said half of the people at the park did not wear helmets and thought the park should be carefully monitored.

 

(b) COUNCIL COMMENTS : Councilmember Bowler said plans were already afoot by staff to move the screens and said there has been a police presence to enforce safety rules.

 

Councilmember Reviczky suggested signage advising that jaywalking was against the law and that citations would be issued. He said the City would do its part, but that the skateboarders were in control of their own destiny.

 

(c) WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

 

1. Letter from Roger Creighton regarding testimony of Don Macpherson, Jr. before the Subcommittee on Oversight, of the House Committee on Ways and Means .

 

Action : To receive and file.

Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

2. Letter from Roger Creighton requesting removal of Oceanview/Third Street barricades .

 

Action : To direct staff to respond to the letter.

Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

3. Letter from Our Town Productions requesting waiver of film permit fees .

 

Coming forward to address the Council at this time was:

Mariellen Kelseaux - Monterey Boulevard, spoke to her letter, saying this was a non-profit organization; said this would be a film about Hermosa Beach and that any proceeds would go to local charities within the City

 

Action : To approve the request to allow filming in the City on the designated weekend dates of July 10-11, July 18, July 25-26, and August 7-8, and to waive the film permit fees on those designated days of filming, with the understanding that all other requirements, including the filing of all permit applications, must be complied with.

Motion Bowler, second Benz. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

1. CONSENT CALENDAR :

 

Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (s), with the exception of the following item which was removed for discussion in item 3, but is shown in order for clarity: (j)

Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

At 8:30 P.M. the order of the agenda was suspended to go to the public hearings starting with item 4.

 

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

 

(a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES :

3) Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held on June 7, 1999 .

 

Action : To approve the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meetings of May 24, 1999, June 1, 1999, and June 7, 1999, as presented. (Edgerton absent)

 

(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY THE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 17568 THROUGH 17674, INCLUSIVE .

 

Action : To ratify the check register as presented. (Edgerton absent)

 

(c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS .

 

Action : To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (Edgerton absent)

 

(d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE MAY, 1999, FINANCIAL REPORTS:

(1) Revenue and expenditure report;

(2) City Treasurer's report; and

(3) Investment report.

 

Action : To receive and file the May, 1999, Financial Reports as presented. (Edgerton absent)

 

(e) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #24978 FOR A THREE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1224 LOMA DRIVE . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 1, 1999.

 

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 99-6002 , entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #24978 FOR A THREE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 1224 LOMA DRIVE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ." (Edgerton absent)

 

(f) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 1, 1999 .

 

Action : To receive and file the action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of June 1, 1999. (Edgerton absent)

 

(g) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ANNUAL TAXICAB REPORT . Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated June 14, 1999.

 

Action : To receive and file the annual taxicab report, as recommended by staff. (Edgerton absent)

 

(h) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CONSULTING ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH DMR TEAM, INC. FOR A FEE OF $20,090 FOR THE RESURFACING OF HERMOSA AVENUE BETWEEN PIER AVENUE AND 16TH STREET PROJECT NO. CIP 95-150 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 14, 1999.

 

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

 

(i) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY JOHN S. MEEK COMPANY, INC. ON CIP PROJECT NO. 95-620, HERMOSA BEACH PIER RENOVATION, AND AUTHORIZE FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 14, 1999.

 

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to accept the work by John S. Meek Company, Inc. of Wilmington, CA, on CIP Project No. 95-620, Hermosa Beach Pier Renovation, and authorize final payment to the Contractor (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Certificate of Completion). (Edgerton absent)

 

(j) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE STREET REHABILITATION - SLURRY SEAL, CIP #98-141, TO PAVEMENT COATING COMPANY OF CYPRESS IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,674.78 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 14, 1999.

 

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Oakes (at the request of Shirley Cassell) for separate discussion later in the meeting.

 

Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

 

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

Motion Benz, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

(k) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 15, 1999 .

 

Action : To receive and file the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of June 15, 1999. (Edgerton absent)

 

(l) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1999 . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 15, 1999.

 

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 99-6003 , entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1999 ." (Edgerton absent)

 

(m) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY APPLICATION TO PRESENT A LATE CLAIM FILED BY WENDY O. TRAMMER . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated June 16, 1999.

 

Action : To deny the Application to Present a Late Claim filed by Wendy O. Trammer, as recommended by staff. (Edgerton absent)

 

(n) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS AND REFER THEM TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated June 16, 1999.

 

Claimant: Armstrong, Erik

Date of Loss: 5/30/99

Date Filed: 6/9/99

 

Claimant: Young, Susie

Date of Loss: 3/24/99

Date Filed: 6/10/99

 

Action : To deny the two claims, as recommended by staff. (Edgerton absent)

 

(o) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION DECLARING INTEREST TO ACCEPT JURISDICTION OF ARTESIA BOULEVARD (SR-91) FROM PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY (SR-1) TO HARPER AVENUE FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 17, 1999.

 

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 99-6004 , entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTEREST TO ACCEPT JURISDICTION OF ARTESIA BOULEVARD (SR-91) FROM PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY (SR-1) TO HARPER AVENUE FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ." (Edgerton absent)

 

(p) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REQUEST FROM BEACH CITIES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP FOR WAIVER OF $1,300 PRECISE DEVELOPMENT FEE AND THE NOTICE FEE IN EXCHANGE FOR PUBLIC USE OF THE PARKING LOT WEST OF THE ARCO STATION WHEN NOT IN USE BY THE CHURCH . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 17, 1999.

 

Action : To approve the request from Beach Cities Christian Fellowship to waive the $1,300 Precise Development Fee and the notice fee in exchange for public use of the parking lot when not used by the church, as recommended by staff. (Edgerton absent)

 

(q) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD BID FOR CARPETING AND VINYL FOR COMMUNITY CENTER ROOMS, CITY OFFICES AND CLARK BUILDING TO A TOUCH OF CARPET FOR $6,838.92 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 16, 1999.

 

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

 

(r) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN THE LOMA DRIVE UNDERGROUND ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE CITY OWNED PARCEL WHICH IS THE WEST ENTRANCE TO CLARK STADIUM; DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO RETURN THE BALLOT IN FAVOR OF THE DISTRICT; AND, APPROPRIATE $9,631.37 FROM THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND TO COVER THE EXPENDITURE . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 16, 1999.

 

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

 

(s) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SEAVIEW DEVELOPMENT . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 17, 1999.

 

Action : To approve the amendment to the Public Improvement and Reimbursement Agreement, between the City and Seaview Development (Beach House Hotel), and direct the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City, as recommended by staff. (Edgerton absent)

 

2. CONSENT ORDINANCES

 

(a) ORDINANCE NO. 99-1192- ² AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE PART 2 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 1998 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; PART 3 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 1998 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; PART 4 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 1998 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; PART 5 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 1998 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; PART 9 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; PART 10 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 1998 CALIFORNIA CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION; THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE; AND THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; AMENDING SAID CODES; AND AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE . ² Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 16, 1999.

 

Action : To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 98-1192.

Motion Bowler, second Reviczky.

 

AYES: Benz, Bowler, Reviczky, Mayor Oakes

NOES: Edgerton

 

3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

 

Item 1(j) was heard at this time but is shown in order for clarity.

 

Public comments on items removed from the consent calendar are shown under the appropriate item.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

4. APPEAL TO THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW ON-SALE ALCOHOL IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AND TO ADD A DANCING AREA AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 1100 THE STRAND, "SCOTTY'S" . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 16, 1999.

 

Councilmember Bowler declared a potential conflict of interest due to the close proximity of his place of employment and left the dais and the room at 8:30 P.M.

 

Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

 

The public hearing opened at 8:54 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Pete Mangurian - 52 11th Street, applicant, said this was a complex issue and that he needed the assistance of an attorney; requested that the hearing be continued for 60 days.

 

Action : To approve the applicant's request to continue the public hearing to the September 14, 1999 meeting.

Motion Reviczky, second Benz. The motion carried, noting the absence of Bowler and Edgerton.

 

Mayor Oakes said those in attendance were welcome to come forward to speak this evening, if they desired, since this was an advertised public hearing, noting that they would have the opportunity to present comments at the September meeting.

 

Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

Albro Lundy - Strand resident, expressed opposition to the extension of the bar businesses onto the Strand toward the residential area; cited current noise impacts from bar patrons and said the residents' cars have been vandalized;

Jim Casey - 910-1/2 Strand, expressed concerns about the increasing problems of noise and littering; said they did not need another dance club so close to the residential area; said the Strand has become a corridor for drunks at night and suggested the Council walk down the Strand at 2 A.M. five blocks north and south of the pier;

Rick Maloney - owner of 934 Strand, said he was unable to make changes to his business without notifying the land owner; said the business owner made the application and was responsible for notifying the property owner; said Scotty's differs from the Pier Avenue businesses because it faces the Strand;

Tim Personius - 827 14th Street, said his wife's family lives on the Strand and cited numerous problems due to public drunkenness; recalled serious problems in the 70s and said he did not want the City to move back in that direction;

Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, said none of the objections voiced tonight had anything to do with Scotty's, which is a family restaurant; said the problems are due to other businesses, not this one;

Cathy Lundy - Hermosa Beach, said Scotty's was a family restaurant and she loved taking her four children there; said the composition of the Pier area is changing from being a family place to an adults only type of place; said residents needs places to take their family;

Kyle Lundy - 934 Strand, asked for a show of hands of residents there tonight in opposition to the expansion; said bars benefit only outsiders and some residents; said residents want a community that benefits everyone and maintains a family atmosphere;

Steve Hunt - 910 Strand, said the applicant had a history of continuing his items; opposed the expansion for alcohol and live entertainment; said the downtown revitalization was good for the community, but the problems were becoming significant, citing an increase in some crimes, noise and congestion;

Cathy McCurdy - 1004 Ninth Street, asked for the City Attorney's opinion regarding a possible conflict of interest for Councilmember Benz since his wife is a tenant of the applicant (Councilmember Benz said he would appreciate an opinion as well); and

Jeff Edwards - 28 10th Court, asked the Council to consider the effects on the Sea Sprite next door.

 

The public testimony ended at 9:10 P.M., at which time Assistant City Attorney Craig Steele announced that the public hearing was to be continued to September 14, 1999.

 

Councilmember Bowler returned to the dais at 9:21 P.M.

 

5. REVIEW DELINQUENT REFUSE BILLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ORDERING SAID DELINQUENT CHARGES BE PLACED ON THE PROPERTY TAX BILL AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. THE ASSESSMENT WOULD AFFECT ONLY THOSE PROPERTIES WITH REFUSE BILLS DELINQUENT AS OF APRIL 30, 1999 . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 14, 1999.

 

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

 

The public hearing opened at 9:27 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Danny Sofer - 49 Pier, said he shared trash collection with several offices and they were all being charged $40 per month, which he thought was excessive for the small amount of trash (City Manager Burrell said he would work with BFI to resolve the problem).

 

The public hearing closed at 9:30 P.M.

 

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 99-6005 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY ASSESSOR TO INCLUDE DELINQUENT REFUSE BILLS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE COLLECTED AT THE SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME MANNER AS COUNTY TAXES ."

Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

At 9:31 P.M., the order of the agenda resumed with item 2.

 

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

 

6. LETTER TO GOVERNOR DAVIS SUPPORTING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE PROVISIONS IN THE STATE BUDGET. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 17, 1999.

 

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

 

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to authorize a letter of support for the Local Government Finance Provisions; and express appreciation to Assemblymember George Nakano for his efforts as Chair of the Budget Subcommittee.

Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

7. CALLING, GIVING NOTICE AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION AND CERTAIN OTHER RESOLUTIONS NECESSARY FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 2, 1999 . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 14, 1999.

 

City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

 

Action : To adopt the following resolutions, as recommended by staff:

1) Resolution No. 99-6006 , entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1999, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES " ;

2) Resolution No. 99-6007 , entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1999, WITH THE SCHOOL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE " ;

3) Resolution No. 99-6008 , entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE COMPENSATION TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 2, 1999 " ; and

4) Resolution No. 99-6009 , entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES IN THE EVENT OF A TIE VOTE AT A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 2, 1999 ."

Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

8. CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS OF SIGNATURE VERIFICATION OF AN INITIATIVE PETITION PROPOSING TO REPEAL CERTAIN MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS AND THEREBY ELIMINATE THE CITY'S UTILITY USERS TAX. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 14, 1999.

 

City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

 

Action : To direct staff to determine the fiscal impacts of the proposed measure and report back to the Council at the July 13, 1999 regular meeting, deferring action on the initiative petition until that time.

Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None

 

10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

 

a. DEADLINE FOR PLACEMENT OF MEASURES ON THE NOVEMBER 2, 1999 BALLOT . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 14, 1999.

 

City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

 

Action : To direct staff to agendize for the meeting of July 13, 1999, the consideration of alternate measures regarding the Utility Users Tax for the November 2, 1999 ballot.

Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

b. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - EXPIRATION OF TERMS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 16, 1999.

 

City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

 

Action : To re-appoint Ruth Brand and Barry Warner to the Civil Service Board for four-year terms ending July 15, 2003.

Motion Reviczky, second Benz. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

Action : To appoint Robert Bell and re-appoint Stephen Francis to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission for four-year terms ending June 30, 2003.

Motion Reviczky, second Benz. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

Action : To schedule interviews of Planning Commission applicants for 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, July 13, 1999, prior to the regular meeting, and to extend the application filing period to 6 P.M. Wednesday, July 7, 1999.

Motion Reviczky, second Benz. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

11. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None

 

CITIZEN COMMENTS

 

Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

Cathy McCurdy - spoke to the waiver of fees granted earlier this evening, expressing concern that there were no specifics given and no local non-profit groups mentioned that would benefit.

 

ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, June 22, 1999, at the hour of 9:45 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 1999, at 6:30 P.M. for the purpose of conduction Planning Commission applicant interviews, to be followed by the Regular Meeting at the hour of 7:10 P.M.