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 City of Hermosa Beach --- 09-10-98
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Thursday, September 10, 1998, at the hour of 7:19 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Scott Ferguson
ROLL CALL: Present: Benz, Bowler, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Edgerton Absent: None
OUTGOING MAYOR'S COMMENTS: Mayor Edgerton said he had immensely enjoyed his second mayoral term and greatly appreciated the honor of serving as Mayor and the continued honor of serving as Councilmember. He then presented, on behalf of the entire City Council, a book entitled "Municipal Public Relations" to Mayor Pro Tempore Benz, the incoming mayor.
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE:
A. Designate Mayor for a term ending June 22, 1999.
Action: To designate Robert Benz as Mayor for a term ending June 22, 1999. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
B. Designate Mayor Pro Tempore for a term ending June 22, 1999.
Action: To designate Julie Oakes as Mayor Pro Tempore for a term ending June 22, 1999. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
C. Intergovernmental agencies requiring appointment of Mayor as delegate. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated August 13, 1998.
Action: To appoint Mayor Benz as delegate to the Los Angeles County--City Selection Committee; to appoint Mayor Benz as delegate and Mayor Pro Tempore Oakes as alternate to the South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board of Directors; and to appoint Mayor Benz as delegate and Mayor Pro Tempore Oakes as alternate to the Inglewood Fire Training Authority. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
D. Reorganization of remaining list of City Council Committee Assignments.
Action: To consider all other committee assignments at the regular meeting of September 22, 1998.
E. Presentation of Plaque to Outgoing Mayor by Newly Appointed Mayor.
Mayor Benz presented a Plaque of Appreciation to outgoing Mayor Edgerton and said his service as mayor was much appreciated.
INCOMING MAYOR'S COMMENTS: Mayor Benz expressed appreciation to his colleagues for their support in appointing him as mayor and said he was always gratified at how well they all worked together. He said he would strive to make the meetings shorter.
PROCLAMATIONS:
COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAYSSEPTEMBER 19, 1998
Mayor Benz read the proclamation proclaiming September 19, 1998 as Coastal Clean-Up Day in Hermosa Beach and urged citizens to meet at the Hermosa Beach Pier from 9 A.M. to noon Saturday, September 19, 1998 to help clean the beach.
LAWSUIT ABUSE AWARENESS WEEKSEPTEMBER 21 - 25, 1998
Mayor Benz read the proclamation proclaiming September 21 through September 25, 1998 as Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week in Hermosa Beach.
NATIONAL POLLUTION PREVENTION WEEKSEPTEMBER 21 - 27, 1998
Mayor Benz read the proclamation proclaiming September 21 through September 27, 1998 as National Pollution Prevention Week in Hermosa Beach.
MAYOR/COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Benz noted that the second annual Film Festival was starting its weekend event tonight with a film shown at the beach.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF AUGUST 11, 1998: MEETING CANCELED.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Coming forward to address the Council at this time was: Roger Bacon - 1100 Pacific Coast Highway, spoke in regard to the two Vietnam veterans reunited by a local newspaper article who would be meeting in Hermosa Beach on September 26, 1998; said that he would help coordinate the placing of a welcoming banner across the intersection of Pier Avenue and Valley Drive/Ardmore Avenue; said that he had a volunteer who would pay for the banner.
Action: To approve the placement of the banner and to direct staff to work with Mr. Bacon on the project. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Continuing to come forward to address the Council were: Scott Alden - 646 Sixth Street, spoke regarding Councilmember Edgerton's item 7(a) regarding reconsideration of closing Sixth Street to westbound traffic between Pacific Coast Highway and Ardmore Avenue; said that the closure had made a dramatic change and the street was much safer now; and Cynthia Kenney - 635 Sixth Street, urged the Council not to open Sixth Street for at least the six month trial period in order to evaluate the traffic pattern changes.
(b) COUNCIL COMMENTS: None
(c) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from Jim Lissner dated August 12, 1998 regarding beach events and diesel generators.
Action: To receive and file the letter. Motion Bowler, second Mayor Benz. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
2. Letter from Abel Ybarra requesting a contribution of $2,500 from the City of Hermosa Beach as a sponsor of the Second Annual Aloha Days.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Abel Ybarra - Aloha Days chairman, requested Council members to be on stage at 11 A.M. Saturday, September 26, 1998, the day of the event, for the traditional Hawaiian greeting of receiving a lei.
Action: To approve the request to contribute $2,500 from the City of Hermosa Beach as a sponsor of the second annual Aloha Days event. Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
3. Letter from Kurt Nelson of J.C.C. Homes regarding a proposed initiative for General Plan Amendment and zone change for 625 & 635 Pacific Coast Highway. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 31, 1998.
Action: To receive and file. Motion Oakes, second Mayor Benz. The motion carried, noting the abstentions of Edgerton and Reviczky.
4. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting placement of all drug arrests and violent crimes on the press board and providing a summary of those arrests and crimes.
Action: To direct staff to respond to the letter. Motion Edgerton, second Benz. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (m), with the exception of the following item which was removed for discussion in item 3 but is shown in order for clarity: (e) Reviczky. Motion Reviczky, 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 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 11, 1998.
Action: To approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 11, 1998 as presented.
(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY THE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 14485, 14486, AND 14546 THROUGH 14750, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 14617, 14627 AND 14695, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NO. 14641, 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 REPORT REGARDING THE CITY TREASURER'S REPORT, INVESTMENT REPORT AND FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR JULY, 1998. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 2, 1998.
Action: To receive and file the staff report which stated that the subject reports had been delayed due to the annual audit and would be available at the next Council meeting.
(e) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 18, 1998.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting.
Councilmembers Reviczky and Bowler initiated a Council review of the Planning Commission action on item #9 of the August 18, 1998, Commission minutes, pertaining to a Zone Change and Conditional Use Permit for a proposed 80-unit assisted-living senior housing facility at 1837 Pacific Coast Highway due to concerns of:
Action: To receive and file the remainder of the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of August 18, 1998. Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the abstention of Oakes.
(f) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #24698 FOR A THREE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 140 MONTEREY BOULEVARD. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 26, 1998.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 98-5932, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 24698 FOR A THREE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 140 MONTEREY BOULEVARD, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA."
(g) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 19, 1998.
Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of August 19, 1998.
(h) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND 1) ASSOCIATION OF RETARDED CITIZENS; 2) EASTER SEALS SOCIETY; AND, 3) SOUTH BAY CENTER FOR COUNSELING FOR SPACE IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated August 31, 1998.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve one-year lease agreements (terms of leases run October 1, 1998 to September 30, 1999) between the City of Hermosa Beach and the following organizations for space in the Community Center at a rate of $0.98 per square foot for the October 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999 period, increasing to $1.03 for July 1 through September 30, 1999: 1) Association of Retarded Citizens - Rooms 1, 2 and 15 (2,360 square feet), with a monthly rent of $2,312.80 from October 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999, and $2,430 from July 1 through September 30, 1999; 2) Easter Seals Society - Room 14 (920 square feet), with a monthly rent of $901.60 from October 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999, and $947.60 from July 1 through September, 1999; 3) South Bay Center for Counseling - Room 9 (419 square feet), with a monthly rent of $410.62 from October 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999, and $431.57 from July 1 through September, 1999.
(i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REQUEST FROM PROJECT TOUCH TO CONDUCT A CLASSIC CAR SHOW ON CLARK FIELD ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1998 FROM 10AM TO 6PM WITH REQUIREMENTS/WAIVERS AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated August 31, 1998.
Action: To approve the request from Project Touch to conduct a classic car show on Clark Field on Sunday, October 18, 1998, from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M., as recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission and staff, subject to the following requirements and/or waivers: 1) Provide the City with a certificate of Insurance in the amount of $1 million; 2) Indemnify the City; 3) Provide the City with signed indemnification forms from all event participants; 4) Waive the Clark Field rental fee of $25 per hour (@ 20 hours = $500); 5) Waive the $1.10 per participant/spectator fee (@ 1650 = $1,815); 6) Waive the banner permit fee ($206); 7) Pay for one police officer (at regular hourly rate) on event day if deemed necessary by the Chief of Police; 8) Pay for direct staff costs for Community Resources Recreation Supervisor (@ $200); 9) Pay for any Public Works services required (at regular hourly rate); 10) Abide by directions set forth by the Public Works Superintendent to protect the field and sprinkler system; 11) Vehicles permitted on the field area only. A 20-foot fire lane must be maintained at all times. No vehicles permitted in the entry area where parking is prohibited; 12) No vehicles or equipment can be placed on the baseball diamond (northwest); 13) Provide cardboard trash receptacles and a BFI bin to remove all trash debris from the event; 14) Obtain any and all necessary Health Department and ABC permits; 15) Provide an event notice to neighbors immediately adjacent to the park at least two weeks in advance of the event; 16) Require portable toilets; and 17) Require repair, as necessary, of the field.
(j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE $27,939.33 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW BLACK AND WHITE 4-WHEEL DRIVE BEACH PATROL VEHICLE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated August 25, 1998.
Action: To approve $27,939.33 for the purchase of one new black and white four-wheel drive beach patrol vehicle (1998 Dodge Durango) for the Police Department, as recommended by staff.
(k) RECOMMENDATION TO DIRECT STAFF TO INSTRUCT GILLIS & ASSOCIATES TO RE-DESIGN THE INTERIOR OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS PER THE SUB-COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS AND DIRECT STAFF TO DIVIDE THE PROJECT INTO TWO PHASES: "PHASE ONE" CONSISTING OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC WORKS, ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE OFFICES, ADA ACCESS REQUIREMENTS, NEW BATHROOMS AND NEW ELEVATORS AND, "PHASE TWO" CONSISTING OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND THE FRONT ENTRY. Memorandum from Fire Chief Pete Bonano dated September 3, 1998.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) direct staff to instruct Gillis & Associates to redesign the interior of the Council Chambers per the subcommittee recommendations; and 2) direct staff to divide the project into two phases: a) "Phase One" - consisting of the Fire Department, Public Works, the Administration and Finance offices, ADA access requirements, new bathrooms and new elevator; and b) "Phase Two" - consisting of the Council Chambers and front entry.
(l) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL PIER RENOVATION PROJECT TO JOHN S. MEEK CO. INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $643,743.50; AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTACT; DIRECT CITY CLERK TO REJECT ALL OTHER BIDS; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY WITHIN BUDGET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 1, 1998.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) award the construction contract for the Hermosa Beach Pier Renovation Project (CIP 95-620) to John S. Meek Co., Inc. of Wilmington, California, in the amount of $643,743.50; 2) authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; 3) direct the City Clerk to reject all other bids after award by City Council; and 4) authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary with budget.
(m) RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM 1997-98 TO THE 1998-99 BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR COMPLETION OF THE DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE PROJECT, FUNDS FOR A POTENTIAL SPECIAL ELECTION AND PURCHASE OF THE BARD STREET PROPERTY. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 31, 1998.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) Reappropriate amounts listed in the August 31, 1998 staff report to the 1998-99 budget; and 2) Appropriate funds for: a) completion of the Downtown Streetscape Project, b) a potential special election and c) purchase of the Bard Street property.
The meeting recessed at the hour of 7:37 P.M. The meeting reconvened at the hour of 8:02 P.M.
2. CONSENT ORDINANCES
a. ORDINANCE NO. 98-1183 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 12.20 AND 12.28 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING NEW PROVISIONS DESIGNATING THE STRAND, CERTAIN BIKEWAYS, SOUTH PARK AND CERTAIN SKATEBOARD FACILITIES AS RECREATIONAL AREAS IN WHICH IN-LINE SKATING IS PERMITTED; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 12.28 BY ADDING A NEW PROVISION REQUIRING THE USE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT AT PUBLICLY-OWNED OR PUBLICLY-OPERATED SKATEBOARD FACILITIES." For waiver of full reading and adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated August 24, 1998.
Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 98-1183. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky.
AYES: Bowler, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Benz NOES: None
3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Item 1 (e) 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 - None
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
4. HOLIDAY DECORATION PROGRAM. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated September 1, 1998.
Community Resources Director Rooney presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Stephen Burrell also responded to Council questions.
Public participation opened at 8:10 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, public participation closed at 8:10 P.M.
Action: To approve a funding level of $40,000 for holiday decorations to be purchased during FY 98-99, and appoint Councilmembers Edgerton and Bowler as a City Council subcommittee to select the decorations within the approved budget. Motion Oakes, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Reviczky and Mayor Benz.
5. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None
6. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. SCHEDULING APPLICANT INTERVIEWS FOR UNSCHEDULED VACANCY OF UNEXPIRED TERM ON PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated September 3, 1998.
City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to: 1) schedule a meeting prior to the September 22, 1998 regular meeting at 6:30 P.M. for the purpose of interviewing applicants, with appointment to be made during the regular September 22 meeting; and 2) extend the application filing deadline to 6 P.M. Wednesday, September 16, 1998. Motion Oakes, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
b. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - PLANNING COMMISSION - UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2000. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated September 2, 1998.
City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Action: To direct the City Clerk to advertise the Planning Commission vacancy with a newspaper publication and normal posting procedures inviting applications from persons interested in being appointed to fill the unexpired term, noting the filing deadline of 6 P.M. Wednesday, October 7, 1998. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
c. RECOMMENDATION TO DESIGNATE A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 20, 1998.
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Action: To designate Mayor Pro Tempore Oakes as the voting delegate at the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, October 3, 1998. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Final Action: To designate Mayor Benz as the voting alternate at the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting on Saturday, October 3, 1998. Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
7. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
Requests from Council members for possible future agenda items:
a. Request from Councilmember Edgerton for the removal of barricades on 6th Street west of Pacific Coast Highway.
Councilmember Edgerton spoke to his request.
Proposed Action: To remove the barricade at Sixth Street pending a full review of the impact to Eighth Street and other surrounding streets. Motion Edgerton, second Mayor Benz. The motion failed, noting the dissenting votes of Bowler and Oakes and the abstention of Reviczky.
b. Request from Mayor Benz to revisit the closing of northbound Monterey Boulevard.
Mayor Benz spoke to his request. There was no action taken on this item
CITIZEN COMMENTS
No one came forward to address the Council at this time.
ADJOURNMENT - The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Thursday, September 10, 1998, at the hour of 8:42 P.M. to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of Thursday, September 17, 1998, at the hour of 7:00 P.M. for the purpose of reviewing the Aspen Report on the oil project.
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