MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
of the City of Hermosa Beach, California,
held on Tuesday, January 25, 2000, at the hour of 7:23
P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- Russ Tingley, Fire Chief
ROLL CALL
:
Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Reviczky,
Mayor Oakes
Absent: None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW FIRE CHIEF
- RUSSELL TINGLEY
Mayor Oakes introduced the City's new Fire
Chief, Russell Tingley, citing his 23 years of experience with
the Upland Fire Department, including more than three years as
Fire Division Chief, and his experience as a trainer and educator
in fire service teaching courses at University of California
Riverside, Chaffey Community College, and the California
Specialized Training Institute.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
: Mayor Oakes said before coming to the meeting, she had the
honor of meeting Walter Cronkite, who was speaking at the
Distinguished Speakers Series in Redondo Beach.
Mayor Oakes announced the Household Hazardous
Waste Roundup to be held in Hermosa Beach Saturday, January 29,
2000 from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at Clark Stadium on Valley Drive
between 8th and 11th streets, noting it was a free countywide
event. For more information, call 1-888-Clean-LA.
Mayor Oakes commented on the success of the
United States/ Mexico Sister Cities Association National
Conference of 2000, which was hosted by Hermosa Beach January
21-23, noting that the theme of the conference was to protect our
shared environment and that State Senator Debra Bowen and
Congressman Steve Kuykendall had attended as guest speakers. She
presented a Certificate of Recognition received from Assemblyman
George Nakano and a framed photograph from Loreto in memory of
the sisterhood between the two cities. She said the banners and
posters on the Community Center enhanced the building.
Councilmember Reviczky said the artwork had been done by Hermosa
Valley School children, and noted that a plaque had also been
received from the City of El Monte.
Councilmember Edgerton said there would be a
demonstration and major press conference at 9:00 A.M. Monday,
February 7, at the FAA building at Marine Avenue and Aviation
Boulevard to try to persuade the FAA to go back to its original
position regarding flights. He said Redondo Beach, Manhattan
Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes were involved in the event and
invited the other Council members to participate.
Councilmember Reviczky said the Hermosa Beach
Education Foundation's annual Valentine's Dance would take place
Saturday, February 12, 2000 at Pointe 705 in Hermosa Beach,
noting that this was a major fundraiser with the proceeds going
to the City's school system.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JANUARY 11, 2000
: No reportable actions.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
:
(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Coming forward to address the Council at this
time were:
Shirley Cassell
- Hermosa Beach, requested that item 1(b) be pulled from the
consent calendar for later discussion; said Councilmember
Edgerton again did not have his computer; expressed concern about
the unsightliness of the Learned Lumber site and said it did not
conform to the approved plans; asked for the phone number to
complain about planes flying over (was given the number
310-64-NOISE);
Mark Marino
- 1326 Corona Street, spoke about an upcoming item concerning
traffic on his street;
Dr. Holtzinger
- requested that item 1(q) be pulled from the consent calendar
for later discussion;
Nick Nickelson
- representing the Kenny Nickelson Memorial Foundation, thanked
everyone for the toy drive and for the support their foundation
has received over the years; gave the City a framed photo of
their holiday party and toy distribution to needy children in the
YMCA Juvenile Crime Prevention Program;
Jim Lissner
- Hermosa Beach, requested that agenda item 1(k) be pulled from
the consent calendar for later discussion; spoke of wasted money
for unneeded items, including the purchase of a fire truck, the
upcoming City Hall remodel, and downtown traffic signals; and
Pete Tucker
- 235 34th Street, said the windmill was back up on the tower
now and hoped for a rededication ceremony by the end of February
or early March; requested strict enforcement of the residential
parking permit program; said the downtown merchants should not
have parking permits but should instead be in the shuttle
program.
Councilmember Reviczky said the windmill,
which had been taken down for refurbishment and was reinstalled
last week at no cost to the taxpayers, was a real community
effort. He said the windmill was a City landmark, and thanked
everyone involved with the project, including Pete Tucker, Dave
Garrett, Roger Bacon, Steve Storm, Ken Lindsey and Mike Flaharty.
City Manager Burrell noted that the windmill was completely
workable.
(b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1.
Letter from Steve Bopp of the Redondo Union High School
Grad Night 2000 Committee requesting consideration of a
donation toward Grad Night for Redondo Union High School
Class of 2000
.
Action: Mayor Oakes directed, with the consensus of the Council,
that the requested donation of $1,000 to Redondo Union High
School Grad Night 2000 be approved.
1.
CONSENT CALENDAR
:
Action
: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through
(s), with the exception of the following items which were removed
for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (b)
Mayor Oakes for Shirley Cassell, (k) Mayor Oakes for Jim Lissner,
(o) Edgerton, and (q) Mayor Oakes for Dr. Holtzinger.
Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
At 8:00 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to
public hearing item 4.
(a)
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JANUARY 11, 2000
.
Action
: To approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of
January 11, 2000, as presented.
(b)
RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 19942 THROUGH
20066, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 19945, 20027, AND 20036, AND TO
APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NO. 20040, AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE CITY TREASURER
.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Oakes,
at the request of Shirley Cassell, for separate discussion later
in the meeting.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:
Shirley Cassell
- questioned warrants 19968, 19979 and 19986.
City Manager Burrell responded to questions. City Attorney
Jenkins also responded to questions.
Action
: To ratify the check register as presented.
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
(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 THE DECEMBER 1999
FINANCIAL REPORTS
:
(1) Memorandum regarding Revenue and
expenditure report;
(2) City Treasurer's report; and
(3) Investment report.
Action
: To receive and file the December 1999 Financial Reports, as
presented.
-
RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF INVESTMENT POLICY
. Memorandum from City Treasurer John Workman dated January 11,
2000.
Action
: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution
No. 00-6042
, entitled,
"
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT AND FILING OF AND APPROVING
THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND DELEGATING
INVESTMENT AUTHORITY TO THE CITY TREASURER FOR THE YEAR 1999
."
(f)
RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE APPLICATION TO PRESENT A LATE CLAIM
FILED BY MACIE ABRAMS
. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl
dated January 11, 2000.
Action
: To deny the application to present a late claim filed by Macie
Abrams, as recommended by staff.
(g)
RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM AND REFER IT TO THE
CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR
. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl
dated January 12, 2000.
-
Claimant: Wehland, Paul
-
Date of Loss: 01/01/00
-
Date Filed: 01/05/00
Action
: To approve the staff recommendation to deny the claim and refer
it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator.
-
RECOMMENDATION TO SET WORKSHOP DATES OF THURSDAY, MAY 25TH
AND THURSDAY, JUNE 8TH AT 7:10 P.M. FOR REVIEW OF THE 2000-01
BUDGET
. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated January
13, 2000.
Action
: To direct staff to return at the next meeting with different
recommended workshop dates for review of the 2000-01 Budget.
(i)
RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT A $10,000 DONATION RECEIVED BY THE
CITY FROM INTERNATIONAL MERCHANDISING CORPORATION TO BE USED FOR
SKATE PARK STAFFING (FOR MERVYN'S CALIFORNIA BEACH BASH 2000)
. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated January
18, 2000.
Councilmember Reviczky acknowledged and thanked the donor.
Action
: To accept the $10,000 donation received from International
Merchandising Corporation to be used for skate park staffing for
the Mervyn's California Beach Bash 2000.
(j)
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH AND BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT FOR ROOM 7 IN THE
COMMUNITY CENTER AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE LEASE
. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated
January 18, 2000.
Action
: To approve a lease agreement between the City and Beach Cities
Health District for Room 7 in the Community Center for a term of
one year, commencing February 1, 2000 and ending January 31,
2001, for a rate of $1.03 per square foot ($1.03 x 1,100 sq.ft. =
$1,133), as recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Community
Resources Commission and staff.
(k)
RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE CITY HALL REMODEL -
ADA UPGRADES PROJECT; AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RE-SCOPE THE PROJECT AND
REMOVE THE FIRE STATION IMPROVEMENTS FROM THIS PROJECT; AND,
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RE-ADVERTISE THE PROJECT AFTER APPROPRIATE
MODIFICATIONS TO THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ARE MADE
. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated
January 10, 2000.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Oakes,
at the request of Jim Lissner, for separate discussion later in
the meeting.
Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and
responded to questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to
questions.
Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were:
Jim Lissner
- Hermosa Beach, said the project had increased in price and
was out of control;
Shirley Cassell
- Hermosa Beach, said she had been pushing for the City Hall
remodel for years; and
Larry Hotchkins
- 938 14th Street, contractor, addressed the cost of
construction management and inspection services.
Mayor Oakes requested a breakdown from staff of the $358,000
figure for construction management and inspection services.
Action
: To approve the staff recommendation to:
- Reject all bids for the City Hall Remodel - ADA Upgrades
Project;
- Authorize staff to re-scope the project and remove the
fire station improvements from the project; and
- Authorize staff to re-advertise the project after
appropriate modifications to the construction documents are
made.
Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
(l)
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURES OF UP TO $16,000 FROM
CIP 99-529 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW BACKSTOP FOR THE MAJOR
LEAGUE FIELD AND TWO DUGOUTS FOR THE FARM FIELD AT CLARK
STADIUM
.
Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated
January 18, 2000.
Action
: To approve expenditures of up to $16,000 from CIP 99-529 for
the purchase of a new backstop for the Major League Field and two
dugouts for the Farm Field, as recommended by the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources subcommittee and staff.
(m)
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE CONSULTING ENGINEERING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND DAVID EVANS AND ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$67,210.00 FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 95-507 - VALLEY PARK
IMPROVEMENTS
. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated
January 18, 2000.
Action
: To approve the staff recommendation to:
- Approve the agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach
and David Evans and Associates for $67,210;
- Authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to
execute said agreement, upon approval as to form by the City
Attorney; and
- Authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to
the contract amount not to exceed $6,721.
(n)
RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE CLARK
FIELD BUILDING DEMOLITION TO VIKING EQUIPMENT CORPORATION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $8,300
. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated
January 11, 2000.
Action
: To approve the staff recommendation to:
- Award the construction contract for the Clark Field
Building Demolition, CIP #99-529, to Viking Equipment
Corporation, in the amount of $8,300;
- Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to
attest the Construction Contract subject to approval by the
City Attorney;
- Direct the City Clerk to reject all other bids and
release all bid bonds after award by the City Council;
and
- Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor
changes as necessary not to exceed $4,150.
(o)
RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR CIP PROJECT
98-621 - PHASE II MUNICIPAL PIER ARCHITECTURAL UPGRADES - TO LOS
ANGELES ENGINEERING OF TEMPLE CITY BASED UPON THEIR LOWEST
RESPONSIVE BID OF $1,168,771
. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated
January 18, 2000.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember
Edgerton 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:
- Award the Construction Contract to Los Angeles
Engineering of Temple City, California, based upon their
lowest responsible bid of $1,168,771;
- Authorize the appropriation of $167,008 from the Prop A
fund;
- Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to
attest the construction contract subject to approval by the
City Attorney; and
- Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor
changes as necessary within the contingency of $116,877.
Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
(p)
RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION
CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR CIP PROJECT 98-621 - PHASE II MUNICIPAL
PIER ARCHITECTURAL UPGRADES - TO CONCEPT MARINE, INC., FOR
$75,000
. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated
January 18, 2000.
Action
: To approve the staff recommendation to:
- Approve award of construction management and inspection
contract agreement for Phase II Municipal Pier Architectural
Upgrades to Concept Marine, Inc for $75,000;
- Authorize the Mayor to execute and City Clerk to attest
the Professional Services Agreement subject to approval by
the City Attorney; and
- Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor
changes as necessary not to exceed $7,500.
(q)
RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2000
.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Oakes,
at the request of Dr. Holtzinger, for separate discussion later
in the meeting.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:
Linda Bernhart
- 1151 Aviation Boulevard, requested that Council initiate a
review of the Planning Commission's action concerning an
alternative school at 1103 Aviation Boulevard, (item 11 on the
Planning Commission agenda).
Action: To initiate, at the request of Councilmembers Reviczky
and Bowler, a Council review of Planning Commission item 11 at a
de novo public hearing to be conducted February 22, 2000.
Final Action
: To receive and file the remainder of the action minutes of the
Planning Commission meeting of January 18, 2000.
Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
(r)
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR THE CITY TO REIMBURSE
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE COST OF ASBESTOS REMOVAL FROM THE
BUILDING AT SOUTH PARK AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENT
. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 19,
2000.
Action
: To 1) approve the amendment to the agreement providing for the
City to reimburse the School District for the cost of asbestos
removal from the buildings at South Park, and 2) direct the City
Manager to execute the amendment, as recommended by staff.
(s)
RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM
GROUND LEVEL OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS, AND DENYING A REQUEST FOR A
VARIANCE TO PROJECT A BALCONY INTO THE FRONT YARD FIVE FEET
RATHER THAN THE MAXIMUM OF THREE FEET, IN CONNECTION WITH A
PROPOSED NEW SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AT 2334 THE STRAND, LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS LOT 6, BLOCK 24, HERMOSA BEACH TRACT
. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld
dated January 20, 2000.
Action
: To adopt Resolution
No. 00-6043
, entitled,
"
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A VARIANCE FROM GROUND LEVEL OPEN SPACE
REQUIREMENT, AND DENYING A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO PROJECT A
BALCONY INTO THE FRONT YARD FIVE FEET RATHER THAN THE MAXIMUM OF
THREE FEET, IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED NEW SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING AT 2334 THE STRAND, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 6, BLOCK
24, HERMOSA BEACH TRACT
."
2.
CONSENT ORDINANCES
- None
3.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
Items 1(b), (k), (o), and (q) 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 8:40 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 9:00 P.M., with item
6.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.
EXPENDITURE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUND ALLOCATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001
. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld
dated January 18, 2000.
Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff
report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell
also responded to Council questions.
The public hearing opened at 8:10 P.M. As no one came forward to
address the Council on this issue, the public hearing closed at
8:10 P.M.
Action
: To approve the staff recommendation to approve by minute order
the expenditure of the sixth year 2000-2001 Block Grant estimated
allocation, and any additional allocation funding, for the
removal of architectural barriers to the disabled.
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
At 8:12 P.M., the order of the agenda was
returned to item 3.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
5.
PARKING LOT AND METER RATE PROPOSAL
. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 20,
2000. Supplemental list of parking permits issued, and
supplemental letter from Chris G. Bennett of Good Stuff
Restaurant received January 25, 2000.
Councilmember Edgerton said he would have to abstain from the
issue of monthly permits. He left the dais and the room at 9:15
P.M. while that issue was being discussed and returned at 9:20
P.M.
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to
Council questions.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:
Gary Wayland
- supported raising the on-street meter rate because of the
four-hour limit; suggested either cutting down the time or
raising the rate; and
Pete Tucker
- said he thought the plan had been to reduce the time limit
down to two-hour parking after the structure was opened.
Action:
To set the basic off-street parking rate at 50 cents per hour,
with an $8 maximum, in the new parking structure and Lot A (a
reduction for Lot A).
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
Further Action
: To keep the basic on-street parking rate at 50 cents per hour
from 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. for both yellow and silver meters, with
direction to staff to monitor and provide monthly reports on how
that is working.
Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the
dissenting votes of Bowler and Reviczky.
Councilmember Reviczky requested the placement of a "lot full"
sign at the left-turn signal on Hermosa Avenue at 13th Street and
the removal of the "no U-turn" sign at that location. Mayor Oakes
concurred and also requested the placement of public parking
signs directing people to the parking structure and stating the
fees.
Further Action
: To set an evening flat rate, payable upon entry, of $3 after
9:00 P.M.
Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
Further Action
: To not change the current coastal daily permit fee.
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
Further Action
: To set the validation program rate at 50 cents per hour.
Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
Further Action
: To raise the employee parking permits to $60 per year and
direct staff to come back in March with guidelines and
recommendations for an employee parking program and to either
extend the existing permit or sell a three-month program in the
interim.
Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
Councilmember Reviczky requested that the Council consider
extending the preferential parking zone to Cypress Avenue. City
Manager Burrell said that issue would be added to the Coastal
Plan when it comes before the Council for consideration.
Councilmember Edgerton left the dais and the room at 10:25 P.M.
due to a potential conflict of interest on the issue of monthly
permits.
Final Action
: To direct staff to bring the issue of monthly permits back in
March with the inclusion of a Monday through Friday daytime
program.
Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
Councilmember Reviczky requested that staff look at the cost of
keeping the shuttle in operation two nights a week and expanding
the shuttle route, perhaps into Redondo Beach. Councilmember
Bowler concurred, noting the cost could be offset with a minimum
charge.
Councilmember Edgerton returned to the dais at 10:28 P.M.
6.
14TH STREET TRAFFIC CALMING
. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated
January 18, 2000.
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to
Council questions.
Action
: To direct staff to provide a report on the issue of street
barricades at the budget session.
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
At 9:08 P.M., the order of the agenda was
returned to item 5.
7.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
- None
8.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a.
APPOINTMENT TO PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ADVISORY COMMISSION TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM DUE TO
UNSCHEDULED VACANCY
. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated January 20,
2000. Supplemental memorandum from Community Resources Director
Mary Rooney dated January 25, 2000 concerning the automatic
vacancy of Commissioner Todd Kuh effective after the
Commission's February 1 meeting.
Action: To appoint Geoffrey Hirsch to the unexpired term
expiring June 30, 2001.
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried.
There was no Council action to waive the
automatic vacancy.
b.
REVIEW OF 1999 FIESTAS
. Memorandum from Fiesta Subcommittee members Oakes and
Edgerton.
Councilmember Edgerton presented the subcommittee report.
Coming forward to address the Council on this issue was:
Travers Devine
- thanked Mayor Oakes and Councilmember Edgerton for working
with the Chamber of Commerce on this issue.
Police Chief Straser responded to questions.
Action
: To receive and file the report.
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
c.
AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS CONCERNING THE
PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL APPOINTING THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE AS THE
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY
.
City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.
Action
: To authorize the Mayor to execute the documents on behalf of
the City.
Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
9.
OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
a.
Request by Mayor Pro Tem Reviczky to discuss airport
committee
.
Mayor Pro Tem Reviczky spoke to his
request.
City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.
Action
: To authorize the formation of a citizens airport committee, to
be open to anyone interested, including those already involved in
other groups, to research and monitor issues relating to LAX
expansion, changes in flight patterns, noise and safety, and
report and make recommendations to the City Council.
Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
b.
Request by Councilmember Edgerton to set a public meeting to
discuss closing a small portion of Corona Street off of
Prospect Avenue and installation of a stop sign at 14th Street
and Corona Street
.
Councilmember Edgerton spoke to his
request.
Action
: To set a public hearing on February 22, 2000 to address this
issue.
Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
Mayor Oakes announced that the meeting would
be adjourned in memory of Bunny Seawright, a resident of Hermosa
Beach for more than 60 years, who recently passed away. She said
Ms. Seawright had been active in the Hermosa Beach Historical
Society and in 1935 was the first woman to cross the Catalina
Channel in a race aboard a toboggan-like precursor to the water
ski. On behalf of the entire City Council, she expressed
condolences to the Seawright family.
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
January 11, 2000
.
2.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 30th Street from Pacific Coast
Highway west 120 feet.
Negotiating Parties: Stephen Burrell &
Fritz Hitchcock
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of
Payment
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
- The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach adjourned on Tuesday, January 25, 2000, at the hour of
11:15 P.M. to a closed session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
- The Closed Session convened at the hour of 11:20 P.M. At the
hour of 11:35 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 in memory of Bunny Seawright on Tuesday, January
25, 2000, at the hour of 11:36 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of
Tuesday, February 8, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M.
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