City of Hermosa Beach --- 01-25-00

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.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. 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:

  1. Reject all bids for the City Hall Remodel - ADA Upgrades Project;
  2. Authorize staff to re-scope the project and remove the fire station improvements from the project; and
  3. 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:

  1. Approve the agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and David Evans and Associates for $67,210;
  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 $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:

  1. Award the construction contract for the Clark Field Building Demolition, CIP #99-529, to Viking Equipment Corporation, in the amount of $8,300;
  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 and release all bid bonds after award by the City Council; and
  4. 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:

  1. Award the Construction Contract to Los Angeles Engineering of Temple City, California, based upon their lowest responsible bid of $1,168,771;
  2. Authorize the appropriation of $167,008 from the Prop A fund;
  3. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and
  4. 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:

  1. Approve award of construction management and inspection contract agreement for Phase II Municipal Pier Architectural Upgrades to Concept Marine, Inc for $75,000;
  2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and City Clerk to attest the Professional Services Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and
  3. 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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