MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at the hour of 7:19 P.M.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Charlotte Malone

 

ROLL CALL :

Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky
Absent: Edgerton

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS : Councilmember Oakes commented on the success of Mervyn's Beach Bash over the weekend (June 9-11), saying it was a fun beach event that she enjoyed very much. She noted, however, a large amount of debris from the construction, including wood, rusty nails, bolts, etc., that was scattered between the event and the beach, and stressed the need for the sand to be combed after construction in the future.

Councilmember Dunbabin said the annual Firefighter's pancake breakfast Sunday, May 27, was excellent as usual, noting that it always takes place the Sunday morning of the Memorial Day weekend and suggesting that everyone put it on next year's calendar. She said Garden Club's annual plant sale always takes place the first Saturday in June and suggested that people mark that event on their calendar as well.

Councilmember Bowler agreed that the Beach Bash was a great event this year, saying it was better than last year. He said it attracted big crowds but that there were fewer problems than on a normal weekend. He said Jennifer Pavley, a Hermosa Beach Reserve Firefighter, finished third in the women's doubles at the event.

Mayor Reviczky announced that a Regional Transportation Plan Workshop on "How the area will cope with the rapid growth over the next 20 years" was scheduled for Thursday, June 15, from 4:30 to 6:30 P.M. at the City of Hawthorne Memorial Building, noting that airport issues would be discussed.

 

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MAY 23, 2000 : No reportable actions.

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION :

 

(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

John Hales - 624 Eighth Place, suggested removing the blue signage on Valley Drive for the shuttle service that existed while the parking structure was being built; referred to a recent Daily Breeze article that listed the parking garage as one of the 10 worst parking places in the area; said compact stalls made up more than 50 percent of the parking but the large vehicles take up two or three spaces;

Robert Bell - Hermosa Beach, commented on the success of the firefighters' pancake breakfast and the Beach Bash event; thanked Mike Flaharty and his staff for their assistance with Clark Field for the Little League closing ceremonies;

Barbara Ellman - 530 Loma Drive, expressed concern about the lack of enforcement of parking regulations; submitted copies of photographs showing samples of violations throughout the City, such as parking on the sidewalk, noting that the illegally parked cars were not ticketed or towed away;

Frank DeRosa - 512 Loma Drive, expressed concern about vehicle access from South Park onto Loma Drive, noting it was a blind section, with no sidewalks, and was unsafe for the children; and

Ira Ellman - 530 Loma Drive, concurred with Mr. DeRosa, saying cars drive in very fast looking for a parking spot, then speed out if there is no parking; said the gate had been removed so cars are able to drive in after 7 P.M. and now go in at all hours.

 

Mayor Reviczky requested that staff remove the blue shuttle signage, and said the use of compact spaces was a compromise in order to provide the 300 parking spaces the County wanted without adding another level of parking to the structure.

Mayor Reviczky requested that staff look at making the driveway and the pedestrian access at South Park safer. Councilmember Dunbabin noted that the gate had been removed because of continual vandalism.

Mayor Reviczky directed City Manager Burrell to meet with Police Captain Lavin and Parking Enforcement staff to review the issue and come up with parking enforcement guidelines.

 

(b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

1. Letter from Paul Herriott regarding 2321 Hermosa Avenue .

Action : To receive and file.
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

2. Letter from Charlotte Malone of the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library requesting permission to hold their July 15th book sale on the west side of Bard Street .

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Charlotte Malone - 260 31st Street, book sale chairman for the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library, spoke to her letter, noting the book sale would take place from 9 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.; announced there would be a members only book sale on Wednesday, July 12, from 6 to 8 P.M. in the Bard Street building; said the Friends of the Library has provided $10,000 to the County Library this year.

Action: To approve the request of the Friends of the Library to conduct its Saturday, July 15, 2000 book sale on the west side of Bard Street, with street closure from 7 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
Motion Oakes, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

3. Memorandum from the Hermosa Beach Citizen's Airport Advisory Committee recommending that the City Council immediately seek legal assistance to evaluate the viability of litigation against the Federal Aviation Administration for violation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) .

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Mike Cassidy - Chairman of the Hermosa Beach Citizen's Advisory Committee, spoke to his letter.

Action: To refer the matter to the City Attorney with direction for him to meet first with members of the subcommittee and then report back to the Council with his opinion on the viability issue.
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

1. CONSENT CALENDAR :

Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (m), with the exception of the following items, which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (g) Mayor Reviczky, (i) Oakes, (j) Dunbabin, and (k) Oakes.
Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

Further Action: To reconsider the above motion to approve the consent calendar.
Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

Final Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (m), with the exception of the following items, which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (g) Mayor Reviczky, (i) Oakes, (j) Dunbabin, (k) Oakes, and (m) Mayor Reviczky.
Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

At 8:05 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 4.

 

(a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MAY 9, 2000 .

Action : To approve, as presented, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 9, 2000. (Edgerton absent)

(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 21357 THROUGH 21598, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 21460 AND 21597, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 21559 AND 21570, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER .

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

 

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

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

 

(d) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT RESOLUTION . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 31, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt the Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution, as required by the State of California Office of Emergency Services, authorizing the City Manager or the Public Works Director/City Engineer or the Finance Director to execute on behalf of the City all assurances and agreements required for current and future projects. (Edgerton absent)

 

(e) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25552 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 729/731 FOURTH STREET . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 5, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6071 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25552 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 729 AND 731 FOURTH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ." (Edgerton absent)

 

(f) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR SERVICES AS INDIVIDUALLY REQUESTED TO RUN FROM JULY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2001 . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 1, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6072 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMEN T." (Edgerton absent)

 

(g) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CITY FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH KIWANIS CLUB FOR $500.00 TO BE USED FOR ROLLER HOCKEY RINK MAINTENANCE AND SKATE TRACK PUBLIC DRAWING FOR $100.00 TO BE USED FOR SKATE TRACK STAFFING . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 1, 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 accept the following donations received by the City:

• 1) Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club - $500 - to be used for roller hockey rink maintenance; and

• 2) Skate Track public drawing - $100 - to be used for skate park staffing.

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

 

(h) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ADDING OFFICER GARTH GAINES TO THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ELIGIBLE TO UTILIZE THE CITY'S VISA CARD . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 1, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6073 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 00-6048 RELATING TO AUTHORIZED USERS OF VISA CARD SERVICES FROM SOUTH BAY CREDIT UNION ." (Edgerton absent)

 

(i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES FOR $10,700 FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR CIP 99-627, COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS - FENCING, AND CIP 99-530, VARIOUS PARK IMPROVEMENTS - SOUTH PARK ROLLER HOCKEY PERIMETER FENCING & RINK PLANS . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 5, 2000.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Oakes 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:

• 1) approve the agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and David Evans and Associates for $10,700;

• 2) authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said agreement, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and

• 3) authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the contract amount not-to-exceed $1,070.

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

 

(j) RECOMMENDATION TO THE CONTINUED DISPLAY OF THE MERVYN'S BEACH BASH DECORATIVE BANNERS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON (PHOTO BANNERS ONLY) . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated June 6, 2000.

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

Community Resources Director Rooney presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, noting that the request came from a number of downtown merchants.

 

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

John Hales - Hermosa Beach, expressed concern that the Council would be setting a bad precedent if the request was approved.

 

Action: To direct that the Mervyn's Beach Bash decorative pole banners be taken down, noting that the the Council would consider allowing them to remain for the summer season next year if they only have Hermosa Beach on them.
Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Bowler and the absence of Edgerton.

 

(k) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE WORK BY ARB, INC. CONSTRUCTORS FOR CIP PROJECT NO. 96-624, NORTH PIER PARKING STRUCTURE; AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO ARB, INC. CONSTRUCTORS; AND, AUTHORIZE CITY CLERK TO RELEASE ARB, INC. CONSTRUCTOR FROM THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND AND THE LABOR AND MATERIALS BOND . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 31, 2000.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Oakes 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:

• 1) accept the work by ARB, Inc. Constructors of Lake Forest, California, for CIP Project No. 96-624, North Pier Parking Structure;

• 2) authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion;

• 3) authorize staff to release payment to ARB, Inc. Constructors (5 percent retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion; and

• 4) authorize the City Clerk to release ARB, Inc. Constructors from the Faithful Performance Bond and the Labor and Materials Bond.

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

 

(l) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 2, 2000 .

Action : To approve the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of May 2, 2000. (Edgerton absent)

 

(m) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF MANHATTAN BEACH AND RANCHO PALOS VERDES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CATCH BASIN INLET FILTERS; APPROVE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ORDER THE WORK AND CALL FOR BIDS; AND, INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO POST A NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR SAID PROJECT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 31, 2000.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky 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:

• 1) authorize a Cooperative Agreement with the cities of Manhattan Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes for the installation of catch basin inlet filters;

• 2) approve the plans, specifications, order the work and call for bids; and

• 3) instruct the City Clerk to post a notice inviting sealed bids for said project.

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

 

2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None

 

3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

Items 1(g), (i), (j), (k) and (m) 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.

 

The meeting recessed at 8:25 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 8:45 P.M. with item 5.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

4. HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2000-2001 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 17, 2000.

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

 

The public hearing opened at 8:06 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 8:06 P.M.

 

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6074 , 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, 2000 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2001 IN CONNECTION WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2000-2001 ."
Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

At 8:07 P.M., the order of the agenda returned to item 2.

 

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

 

5. BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE BASED ON CPI INCREASE (TRANSPORTATION GROUP INDEX) OF 4.02% EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2000 . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 1, 2000.

 

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt a resolution approving a 4.02% refuse rate increase and a 4.02% recycling rate increase effective July 1, 2000.
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion failed, noting the dissenting votes of Oakes and Mayor Reviczky and the absence of Edgerton.

 

6. PETITION FROM RESIDENTS TO FORM UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ON 5 LOTS ON BRAEHOLM, HERMOSA VIEW, ETC . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 8, 2000.

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

 

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to fund the preliminary engineering for an underground utility district as petitioned by the residents at the end of Braeholm Place and Hermosa View, Drive, and direct staff to work with Southern California Edison and return with contracts for project consultants
Motion Bowler, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

7. ALTERNATIVES FOR MITIGATING SPEEDING IN THE VICINITY OF MANHATTAN AVENUE AND FIRST STREET . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 8, 2000.

Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, noting that this would be a capital improvement project to be added to the budget.

 

No one came forward to address the Council on this item.

 

Action : To approve Option 2, as recommended by staff, to construct a raised curb and gutter to create a right angle turn at the northeast corner of Manhattan Avenue and First Street.
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None

 

9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None

 

In response to an earlier request by Councilmember Dunbabin, Mayor Reviczky requested Acting Police Chief Mike Lavin to come forward and discuss what was being done to prepare for the upcoming 4th of July.

 

Acting Police Chief Lavin said his department was working on that holiday now, but said because it would fall on a Tuesday this year, it would be less of a problem than when it falls on a weekend.

 

10. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

a. Request from Mayor Reviczky that staff be directed to initiate proceedings to vacate 10' on each side of an existing 60' right-of-way on Silverstrand between 24th and 25th Streets. The reduction in right-of-way to 40' would conform to existing improvements plus any future needs .

Mayor Reviczky spoke to his request.

City Manager Burrell responded to questions and passed around a survey for Council review.

 

Action: To initiate proceedings through the Planning Commission to vacate 10 feet on each side of Silverstrand between 24th and 25th Streets.
Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton and the abstention of Dunbabin based on advise by City Attorney Jenkins who said he would review the circumstances prior to future actions regarding this issue.

 

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 23, 2000 .

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR : Pursuant to 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

• Hermosa Beach Police Management Association

 

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at the hour of 9:05 P.M. to a closed session.

 

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 9:15 P.M. At the hour of 9:45 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, June 13, 2000, at the hour of 9:46 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, June 27, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M.

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