City of Hermosa Beach --- 08-12-97


MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, August 12, 1997, at the hour of 7:20 P.M.


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Betty Martin, resident


ROLL CALL:

Present: Benz, Bowler, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky

Absent: None


MAYOR'S COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:


Councilmember Benz announced the Pier Plaza grand opening scheduled for Saturday, August 16, 1997, starting at 5:00 P.M., and urged everyone to attend.


PRESENTATION:


PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO HUGO M. ROJAS, II -- CALIFORNIA YOUTH KARATE CLUB, INC. FROM THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND FROM THE OFFICE OF SENATOR TERESA HUGHES.


Mayor Reviczky presented a Certificate of Recognition from the City to Hugo Rojas II of the California Youth Karate Club, Inc. commending him for the work he has done with the youth in the community.


On behalf of Senator Teresa Hughes of the 26th senatorial district, District Representative Pablo Cataño also presented Mr. Rojas with a Certificate of Recognition, commending him for the good work he has done with the youth in Hawthorne, calling him a champion in the community.


Mr. Rojas thanked the City and Mr. Cataño for the certificates and introduced his assistant Kevin Hill and vice president Chris Young of the California Youth Karate Club, Inc.


PROCLAMATIONS: CONSTITUTION WEEK

September 17 - 23, 1997


Mayor Reviczky read the proclamation proclaiming September 17 through September 23, 1997 to be Constitution Week in the City of Hermosa Beach.


LAWSUIT ABUSE AWARENESS WEEK

September 22 - 27, 1997


Mayor Reviczky read the proclamation proclaiming September 22 through September 27, 1997 to be Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week in the City of Hermosa Beach.


PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:


(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS


No members of the public came forward to address the Council at this time.


City Manager Burrell said Consent Calendar items 1(k) and 1(n) were being withdrawn by staff from the agenda and would be presented to the Council at a future meeting.


(b) COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmember Benz questioned the packet of forms being sold for $35 to business owners by the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and asked if it was a duplication of what he thought the City was already providing to businesses. (Councilmember Bowler said he had obtained a packet as he needed the forms to apply to State agencies, and noted that the packets are actually provided by the California Chamber of Commerce.) City Manager Burrell said he would check on what the City provides.


Councilmember Bowler expressed concern about the difficulty faced by library patrons trying to find parking places during special events when the City Hall lot is filled.


Action: Mayor Reviczky, with the consensus of the City Council, directed staff to reserve parking spaces for library use when special events take place in the City.


(c) WRITTEN COMMUNICATION:


1. Letter from Janet Taranto received on July 28, 1997.


Action: To direct the City Manager to respond to the issues raised in the letter, and to direct the City Attorney to report back to the Council concerning the City's jurisdiction with regard to the small, low-flying, advertising planes.

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


2. Letter from Jim Lissner dated July 28, 1997 regarding letter from ABC Subcommittee to Governor Wilson.


Action: To receive and file the letter.

Motion Benz, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.


1. CONSENT CALENDAR:


Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (o), with the exception of items (k) and (n) which were withdrawn from the agenda by City Manager Burrell, and the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (e) Edgerton, (g) Benz, (m) Benz, and (o) Oakes.

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) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:

1) Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting held on July 22, 1997; and,

2) Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 22, 1997.


Action: To approve the minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 22, 1997, and the Regular Meeting of July 22, 1997 as presented.


(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY THE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 10926 THROUGH 11139, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 10928 AND 10993 AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 10967 AND 11097 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER.


Action: To ratify the check register as presented.


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


Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented.


(d) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM AND REFER IT TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 31, 1997.


Action: To approve the staff recommendation to deny the following claims and refer to the City's Liability Claims Administrator:

Claimant: Ernest Herrera

Date of Loss: On or about 7/13/97

Date Filed : 7/24/97

Allegation : Claimant alleges assault, battery &


(e) RECOMMENDATION, PENDING FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVAL, FOR APPROVAL OF THE USE OF FIREWORKS FOR THE GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION OF LOWER PIER AVENUE ON AUGUST 16, 1997. Memorandum from Fire Chief Pete Bonano dated July 28, 1997.


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


Community Resources Mary Rooney responded to Council questions.


Action: To approve, pending Fire Department approval, the use of fireworks for the grand opening and to authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement, as recommended by staff.

Motion Edgerton, second Benz. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.


(f) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING A C.U.P. AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR A 5-LOT SUBDIVISION AT 532-540 20TH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 28, 1997.


Action: To adopt Resolution No. 97-5879 , entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUSTAINING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, UPON RECONSIDERATION, TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR AN R-1 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, A 5-LOT SUBDIVISION, AND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP #52278 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOUR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS AND A PRIVATE STREET AND ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 532-540 20TH STREET AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 36, 37, 38, & 39, TRACT #15546 AND VACATED PORTIONS OF 20TH STREET AND POWER STREET," as recommended by staff.


(g) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 16, 1997.


This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Benz for separate discussion later in the meeting concerning the requested 29th Street beach volleyball court relocation.


Community Resources Director Rooney responded to Council questions, noting that the matter would come before the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission for review.


Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of July 16, 1997, as recommended by staff.

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


(h) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROPRIATE DONATIONS RECEIVED FOR THE DOWNTOWN GRAND OPENING FIREWORKS DISPLAY TO THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 5, 1997.


Action: To approve the staff recommendation to appropriate the following donations, and all other donations received for the purpose of the Downtown Grand Opening fireworks display, through August 16, 1997, to the Community Resources department:


Hennesey's Tavern, Inc. - $150.00

Anonymous Donation - $500.00

Mike Ludwig - $100.00

Carol Kiland Duff - $100.00

Ro/Al, Inc. - $200.00

Loreto Plaza Management - $250.00

Century Cable - $500.00


(i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ONE (1) YEAR LEASE RENEWALS FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF RETARDED CITIZENS, THE EASTER SEALS SOCIETY, AND THE SOUTH BAY CENTER FOR COUNSELING FOR SPACE IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE LEASE AGREEMENTS. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated August 4, 1997.


Action: To approve the Park, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission and staff recommendation to:

1) approve the one-year lease agreements between

  1. the Association for Retarded Citizens and the City for the use of Rooms 1, 2, and 15 in the Community Center at a rate of $2,195 per month (2,360 sq.ft. X $.93 per sq.ft.) from October 1, 1997, through September 30, 1998, for a total rental income of $26,340;
  2. the Easter Seals Society and the City for the use of Room 14 in the Community Center at a rate of $856 per month (920 sq.ft. X $.93 per sq.ft.) from October 1, 1997, through September 30, 1998, for a total rental income of $10,272; and,
  3. the South Bay Center for Counseling and the City for the use of Room 9 in the Community Center at a rate of $390 per month (419 sq.ft. X $.93 per sq.ft.) from October 1, 1997, through September 30, 1998, for a total rental income of $4,680;
  4. for a total rental income of $41,292; and,

2) authorize the Mayor to sign the leases.


(j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF AN AMBULANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,458 FROM LEADER INDUSTRIES. Memorandum from Fire Chief Pete Bonano dated July 28, 1997.


Action: To approve the purchase of an ambulance from Leader Industries in the amount of $64,458 from the vehicle replacement fund, as recommended by staff.


(k) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FIRE EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW FIRE ENGINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,392.02. Memorandum from Fire Chief Pete Bonano dated July 29, 1997.


This item was withdrawn from the agenda by staff.


(l) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION CONTAINING SPECIFIC FINDINGS TO SUSTAIN THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO GRANT A SIDEYARD VARIANCE AT 2429 MYRTLE AVE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 24, 1997.


Action: To adopt Resolution No. 97-5880 , entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AT 2429 MYRTLE AVENUE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 24, TRACT 1031," as recommended by staff.


(m) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES FOR 1997-98 SCHOOL YEAR AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 7, 1997.


This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Benz for separate discussion later in the meeting concerning whether the School District was contributing to the program.


City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.


Action: To approve the amendment to the City's agreement for crossing guard services with All City Management Services, Inc. for the 1997-98 school year and direct the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, as recommended by staff.

Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Benz.


(n) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CONTRACT WITH E. TSENG & ASSOCIATES AS CONSULTANT FOR PROVIDING SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY'S WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAM UP TO $30,000 BASED ON TASKS SET FORTH IN SCOPE OF WORK. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 24, 1997.


This item was withdrawn from the agenda by staff.


(o) RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOW THE USE OF INCENTIVE AND CONTINGENCY FUNDING PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATED TO THE LOWER PIER AVENUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT (CIP 94-160) TO COVER THE ADDITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION RELATED COSTS ON THAT PROJECT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Amy Amirani dated August 5, 1997.


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


Public Works Director Amirani presented the staff report, noting the following corrections to the top of page 2 concerning the construction management budget: the figure for total budget and invoices submitted through May 29 should be $126,900, and the figure for invoices submitted after May 29 and the deficit should be $13,546. She and City Manager Burrell then responded to Council questions.


Action: To allow the use of incentive and contingency funding previously allocated to the Lower Pier Avenue Streetscape Project (CIP 94-160) to cover additional architectural, construction management and construction related costs on that project, as recommended by staff.

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


2. CONSENT ORDINANCES


(a) ORDINANCE NO. 97-1173- "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.04 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE DEALING WITH LICENSING FOR MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS, AND ADDING CHAPTER 5.74 TO REGULATE MASSAGE THERAPY BUSINESSES." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 30, 1997.


Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 97-1173.

Motion Benz, second Bowler.


AYES: Benz, Bowler, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky

NOES: None


(b) ORDINANCE NO. 97-1174 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE COMMERCIAL LAND USE REGULATIONS TO ADD 'MASSAGE THERAPY BUSINESS' AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE C-2 AND C-3 ZONES." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 30, 1997.


Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 97-1174.

Motion Bowler, second Benz.


AYES: Benz, Bowler, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky

NOES: None


3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION


Items 1(e), (g), (m), 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 - None


MUNICIPAL MATTERS


4. BAY CITIES SURF CLUB REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF "ALOHA DAYS" HAWAIIAN & LONGBOARD SURF CONTEST TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1997. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated August 4, 1997.


Community Resources Director Mary Rooney presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.


Public participation opened at 7:55 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council was:

Abel Ybarra - Bay Cities Surf Club, said Hermosa had once been known as the surf capital of California with several top surfers; said the Bay Cities Surf Club initiated in 1960; said he spoke to local merchants and they seemed to have no problems with the event; and said there would be bands playing Hawaiian music and surf music and two Hawaiian food vendors.


Public participation closed at 8:05 P.M.


Action: To approve the recommendation of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission and staff to:

1) Approve the request from Bay Cities Surf Club to hold a longboard surf competition and Aloha Days celebration on Saturday, September 20, 1997;

2) Approve the event contract and authorize the Mayor to sign the attached contract;

3) Waive the fees as requested by the Bay Cities Surf Club: Daily Permit fee ($1,651.40), Banner fee ($203.80), Amplification Permit fee ($38.60), and Parking fees ($15.70 per meter); and

4) Contribute $2,500 from the DEC fund to the event;

with the event hours extended to end at 8:30 P.M. (instead of 5:30 P.M.), and with direction to staff to charge only direct costs for required police services.

Motion Benz, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Oakes and Mayor Reviczky.


The meeting recessed at 8:07 P.M.

The meeting reconvened at 8:32 P.M.


  1. 5. PARKING STRUCTURE DESIGN STATUS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Amy Amirani dated August 6, 1997.


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


Pauline Souza and Sam Nunes, from the architectural firm of Gordon H. Chong and Partners, came forward to present preliminary design drawings, material samples and a model of the parking structure design concept.


Ms. Souza reviewed the functional aspects of the project and said they have tried to create a low, elegant, simple structure that would not call a lot of attention to itself. She reviewed various design features including the landscaping proposed on all four sides of the project, noting various grasses between the columns, and trellised vines on the north side of the building. She presented sample colored tiles in shades of blue, green and yellow, a translucent glass sample for the office area, and an ornate translucent material sample for the elevator areas. She said the proposed parking has been reduced from 400 to 391 spaces in order to decrease the number of compact car spaces.


Mr. Nunes said this evening they were seeking approval of the preliminary design development concept and direction on the area of the color pallet. He said they should be able to return to the September 9, 1997 meeting. He responded to questions concerning the possibility of adding a four or four and one-half foot sidewalk on the south side of the structure where none is currently proposed. In response to Council questions concerning a possible bridge linking with a future development, he said the issue of a proposed bridge should be taken into account at this point for reinforcement purposes if was to be attached to the parking structure.


At 8:45 P.M., the Council members stepped down from the dais for a closer view of the various items on display in the Council Chambers. The Council returned to the dais at 9:11 P.M.


Public participation opened at 9:11 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council, public participation closed at 9:11 P.M.


Action: To approve the staff-recommended preliminary architectural design development concept by the Gordon Chong & Partners architectural firm for the Lot C parking structure; to direct staff to begin preparation of construction documents based upon this concept; and, for directional purposes only, to disapprove the ornate translucent material sample proposed for the elevator areas and approve the following design features:

1) the fiberglass cladding system for the exteriors;

2) the spiral seashell-type tile for the pedestrian locations;

3) the stainless-looking signage; and

4) the translucent glass proposed for the office area;

with direction to the architects to return with the blue/green tiles shown this evening as well as other colors that are more timeless and elegant and less trendy.

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


Proposed Action: To design a stairway for pedestrian access from the middle of the parking structure with a crosswalk leading to Loreto Plaza.

Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion failed due to the dissenting votes of Benz and Mayor Reviczky, noting the abstention by Bowler who cited a potential conflict of interest because of a business in Loreto Plaza.


City Manager Burrell said staff would discuss the sidewalk and bridge issues with the developer and report back.


6. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER


(a) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COASTAL COMMISSION PERMIT FOR OUTDOOR DINING. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 7, 1997.


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


Proposed Action: To not sign the document and advise the Coastal Commission that the City Council takes exception to the conditions imposed concerning City issues such as signage and to the requirement for Coastal Commission approval for changes.

Motion Benz, second Edgerton. The second was subsequently withdrawn and the motion then died for lack of a second.


Proposed Action: To sign the acknowledgment and then file an appeal to amend the outdoor dining permit with the removal all four special conditions.

Motion Edgerton. The motion was withdrawn following the City Attorney's comments noted below.


City Attorney Jenkins recommended that the Council continue the item to the next meeting at which time he would provide them with a report on the implications of signing or not signing the acknowledgment.


Action: To continue this item to the next meeting and direct the City Attorney to provide a report on the issue of signing or not signing the document at that meeting.

Motion Edgerton, second Benz. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.


(b) ORAL REPORT ON SEWER CONNECTION PROGRAM.


City Manager Burrell said at the next Council meeting of September 9, 1997, staff would present an ordinance change to the sewer connection fee program to add a payment plan program which would allow people who change from low to high intensity use to pay over a period of one year, with interest charged, so there would be no loss to the City.


7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL


(a) VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - EXPIRATION OF TERMS - APPOINT PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSIONERS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated August 7, 1997.


City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report.


Mayor Reviczky said, at the request of Community Resources Director Rooney, all appointments would be effective for the September 17, 1997, Commission meeting rather than next week's meeting to allow the seated commissioners the opportunity to make their farewell speeches.


Action: To re-appoint Kathy Dunbabin to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission for a four-year term ending June 30, 2001.

Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried.


Action: To appoint Sal Gonzales to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission for a four-year term ending June 30, 2001.

Motion Edgerton, second Benz. The motion carried.


Action: To appoint Todd Kuh to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission for a four-year term ending June 30, 2001.

Motion Oakes, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried.


(b) DESIGNATION OF THE VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 28, 1997.


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


Action: To appoint Mayor Reviczky as delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Edgerton as alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference Business Meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 1997.

Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by unanimous vote.


8. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL


Councilmember Bowler announced a potential conflict of interest pertaining to items 8(a) and 8(b) due to an application he has pending before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC) and at 9:55 p.m. stepped down from the dais and left the room.


(a) Request from Councilmember Benz to add a misdemeanor offense for any person representing any state agency to prohibit or cause others to prohibit dancing in Hermosa Beach with maximum penalties on the first offense.


Councilmember Benz spoke to his request.


Proposed Action: To add a misdemeanor offense for any person representing any state agency to prohibit or cause others to prohibit dancing in Hermosa Beach with maximum penalties on the first offense.

Motion Benz, second Edgerton. The motion was subsequently withdrawn and no action was taken on this item.


(b) Request from Mayor Pro Tem Edgerton to add a misdemeanor offense for any person representing any state agency to knowingly circumvent the California Business and Professions Code Section 23038 which states that "[n]othing in this section, however, shall be construed to require that any food be sold or purchased with any beverage."


Mayor Pro Tem Edgerton spoke to his request.


Action: To direct the City Attorney to research the authority of the ABC and report back to Councilmembers Benz and Edgerton prior to their upcoming meeting with the ABC.

Motion Edgerton. The motion was subsequently withdrawn and no action was taken on this item.


Councilmember Bowler returned to the dais at 10:14 P.M.


(c) Request from Councilmember Bowler for consideration of stop sign at 10th Street and Hermosa Avenue.


Councilmember Bowler withdrew this item, noting he would bring it back at a later time.


CITIZEN COMMENTS - None


City Attorney Jenkins said a litigation matter, Lissner v. the City of Hermosa Beach, needed to be added to tonight's closed session agenda, noting that the need to discuss the item arose after the agenda had been posted and there was an immediate need to take action on the item.


Action: To add the subject matter of litigation to the closed session agenda based on the findings that the matter came to the attention of the City after the posting of the regular agenda and there was an immediate need to take action on the item.

Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.


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 August 7, 1997.


2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

Government Code Section 54957.6


City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell


Employee Organizations:

Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association

Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association

Teamsters Union, Local 911

Professional and Administrative Employee Group

Hermosa Beach Management Association


3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

Government Code Section 549567.9(a)


Name of Case: James H. Lissner v. City of Hermosa Beach


Case Number: BS041936


ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, August 12, 1997, at the hour of 10:15 P.M. to a Closed Session.


CLOSED SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 11:05 P.M. At the hour of 11:30 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, August 12, 1997 at the hour of 11:31 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting of Wednesday, August 13, 1997 at the hour of 7:00 P.M.


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