MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, October 9, 2001, at the hour of 7:11 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Police Chief Michael Lavin

ROLL CALL:

Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler
Absent: None

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mayor Bowler announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of former Civil Service Board member and long-time activist Ruth Brand, who passed away October 3, 2001. He expressed condolences to her husband, Chet, and their two sons. Councilmember Reviczky said the community had lost a good friend and offered his heartfelt condolences to the family.

Mayor Bowler announced that the City's annual Halloween Howl would take place from 6 to 8:30 P.M. Wednesday, October 31, at the Clark Building, noting it was a free event for children 12 years old and under.

Councilmember Oakes announced that the annual Halloween Carnival for Hermosa View and Hermosa Valley students would take place Friday, October 19, from 4:30 to 8:30 P.M. at Hermosa Valley School. She also announced that the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach was hosting a League of Women Voter's forum for City candidates and measures on Wednesday, October 10, at 12:30 p.m. at the Clark Building following the Club's monthly meeting and luncheon.

Councilmember Dunbabin commented on last week's candidate forum at Sangria. She then announced that the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club would be hosting an event for City Council and School Board candidates and the City measures Sunday, October 14, from 4 to 6 P.M., and that the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce would conduct a forum for candidates and measures at City Hall Thursday, October 18, from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. She noted that, except for the Kiwanis Club event, the forums would be televised.

PRESENTATIONS

Mayor Bowler presented a plaque of appreciation to Sal Gonzales in recognition of his four years as a member of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission, and thanked him for his service to the community.

Mr. Gonzales acknowledged the support of his family during his four years of service, commended Community Resources Director Rooney for her leadership, and thanked the Council for giving him the opportunity to serve the community.

Mayor Bowler presented and congratulated the newly promoted supervisors in the Police Department. Coming forward to be recognized were Captain Mark Wright, Lieutenant Tom Bohlin, Sergeant Paul Wolcott, Sergeant Kevin Averill, PSO Supervisor Angela Janulewicz, and CSO Supervisor Ron Gleistein.

PROCLAMATIONS

Mayor Bowler proclaimed October 7 - 13, 2001 as Fire Prevention Week in Hermosa Beach and encouraged residents to participate in fire prevention activities at home, work and school and to take the steps needed to make their homes and families safe from the leading causes of home fires, which include cooking, heating and electrical.

Mayor Bowler proclaimed October 2001 as Family History Month in Hermosa Beach and encouraged all residents to research their ancestry and pass on their family history to other family members, especially children.

Betty Fenton, webmaster for the South Bay Cities Genealogy Society, accepted the proclamation.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2001: No reportable actions.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

Blane Coon - owner of Folded Wings, expressed concern about the barricade on 14th Street, which was located between his shop and his home; said during the past 20 years, people have slammed into his gate two or three times, into his building three times, and into his home four times; said he has to continually pay for repairs and suggested moving the barricade to the top of the hill (Mayor Bowler asked staff to investigate the issue);

Ann Watson - Hermosa Beach, spoke in support of Neil Robertson's written communication (item 1.a.) requesting enforcement of noise laws related to motor vehicles;

Diane Miller - president of the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach, announced the Club's annual pancake breakfast Sunday, October 21, from 8 A.M. to noon, at the Clark Building, noting they would be serving pancakes, eggs, and sausage at a cost of $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12 years of age;

Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, said the City had a large reserve fund and that Council members should stop claiming that the utility user tax (UUT) was needed;

Katharine Bergstrom - Hermosa Beach, said the City's sewers should have been fixed years ago; read a letter she had written in response to comments made at the last Council meeting about the utility user tax; and

Roy Fulwider - Hermosa Beach, said Cypress Avenue was one of the worst streets in the City and expressed concern about the difficulty of getting Public Works to do needed repairs (Councilmember Reviczky asked the City Manager to look into the issue).

1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

   a. Letter from Neil D. Robertson requesting that the City Council direct the Hermosa Beach Police Department to enforce existing noise laws related to motor vehicles.

   Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Neil Robertson- Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter, noting that one of his neighbors spoke under oral communications in support of the request.

   Police Chief Lavin responded to Council questions, noting that there were sections in the California Vehicle Code dealing with the issue; said violators are issued citations and must correct the problem.

   Action: Mayor Bowler, with the consensus of the Council, directed that the Police Department place more emphasis on the enforcement of excessively noisy vehicles with the issuance of citations for violations.

   
   
   
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

   Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (q), with the exception of item (k) which was removed from the agenda by staff and the following items which were removed for discussion in item 4, but are shown in order for clarity: (g) Dunbabin, (m) Oakes, and (n) Oakes. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

   1. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE MEMORANDUM REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2001. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 3, 2001.

      Action: To receive and file the memorandum, as recommended.

   2. RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 26589 THROUGH 26787, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NO. 26687, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECKS NOS. 26461, 26478, 26751, AND 26752 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER.

      Action: To ratify the check register, as recommended.

   3. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.

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

   4. RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS AND REFER THEM TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated September 26, 2001.

      Claimant: Joan Burritt
      Date of Loss: 08-10-01
      Date Filed: 09-25-01

      Claimant: Joseph Ryan
      Date of Loss: 05-17-01
      Date Filed: 09-25-01

      Claimant: Jacobus Baas
      Date of Loss: 04-28-01
      Date Filed: 09-26-01

      Action: To deny the above claims and refer them to the City's Liability Claims Administrator, as recommended by staff.

   5. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY INCREASE IN THE SALARY FOR THE CITY CLERK. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated October 2, 2001.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6169, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE COMPENSATION TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 16, 2001 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2002."

   6. RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 90-5422 TO ADD COMMUNITY CENTER LEASE RATES TO THE CITY'S MASTER FEE RESOLUTION, SCHEDULE 6, MISCELLANEOUS DEPARTMENTS, COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND TO ADJUST IT ANNUALLY BASED ON THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated October 1, 2001.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6170, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 90-5422 TO ADD COMMUNITY CENTER LEASE RATES TO THE CITY'S MASTER FEE RESOLUTION TO BE ADJUSTED ANNUALLY BASED ON THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX."

   7. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS REPORT ON PROJECT NO. CIP 97-182, MYRTLE AVENUE UNDERGROUNDING, AND PROJECT NO. CIP 97-183, LOMA DRIVE UNDERGROUNDING. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 2, 2001.

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

      Public Works Director Williams, City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council questions.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file status report on Project No. CIP 97-182, Myrtle Avenue Undergrounding, and Project No. CIP 97-183, Loma Drive Undergrounding. Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

   8. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A ONE-YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT WITH THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,455.20; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THE NORTH PIER PARKING STRUCTURE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AUTHORIZE AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF $2,555 FROM THE DEC FUND; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATION FOR SERVICES IN FY 2002-03. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 1, 2001.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Approve a one-year service contract with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation in the amount of $4,455.20;
      2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the elevator maintenance contract for the North Pier Parking Structure subject to approval by the City Attorney;
      3. Authorize an additional appropriation of $2,555 from the DEC fund; and
      4. Authorize staff to negotiate an agreement with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation for services in FY 2002-03
      
      
      
   9. RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A MOBIL DIGITAL COMPUTER (MDC) SYSTEM FROM THE WEST COVINA SERVICES GROUP, CITY OF WEST COVINA IN THE AMOUNT OF $155,055.00 (INCLUDES TAX AND A 10% CONTINGENCY); TO AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF THE MDC SYSTEM IN THE POLICE PATROL CARS (10 VEHICLES) TO BE DONE BY THE SOUTH BAY REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY IN HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, AT A COST OF $6,230.00; AND TO APPROPRIATE CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT PROGRAM (CLEEP) GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,825 TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO BE USED IN THE PURCHASE OF A MDC SYSTEM AS OUTLINED IN THE PROPOSAL. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated October 3, 2001.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Authorize the purchase of a Mobil Digital Computer (MDC) system from the West Covina Services Group, City of West Covina, in the amount of $155,055 (includes tax and a 10% contingency);
      2. Authorize the installation of the MDC system in the police patrol cars (10 vehicles) to be done by the South Bay Regional Communications Authority in Hawthorne, California at a cost of $6,230; and
      3. Appropriate California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP) Grant Funds for the current fiscal year in the amount of $35,825 to the Police Department to be used in the purchase of a MDC system as outlined in the proposal.
   10. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH KATZ, OKITSU & ASSOCIATES FOR A FEE NOT TO EXCEED $33,170; AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AND THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT UPON APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; APPROPRIATE $36,500 FROM PROSPECTIVE EXPENDITURES; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY NOT TO EXCEED $3,330. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 1, 2001.

       Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

       1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement for traffic engineering services with Katz, Okitsu & Associates for a fee not to exceed $33,170;
       2. Authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney;
       3. Appropriate $36,500 from Prospective Expenditures; and
       4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary not to exceed $3,330.
   11. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A CONTRACT AND SCOPE OF WORK FOR E. TSENG & ASSOCIATES (ETA) TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES IMPLEMENTING THE CITY'S AB939 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAM. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 2, 2001.

       This item was removed from the agenda by City Manager Burrell to be brought back at a future meeting.

   12. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #53116 FOR A 12-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 160-170 ARDMORE AVENUE AND 613-623 FIRST PLACE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 1, 2001.

       Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6171, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP #53116 FOR A 12-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 160-170 ARDMORE AVENUE AND 613-623 FIRST PLACE."

   13. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE QUARTERLY REPORT ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated October 4, 2001.

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

       Personnel Director/Risk Manager Earl presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions, referred to two Senate bills currently on the Governor's desk, and said staff would examine cities on the low end to determine how they control workers' compensation.

       Coming forward to address the Council on this item was: Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, spoke to the issue.

       Action: To direct staff to prepare a letter in opposition to SB 424 and SB 71. Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

       FinalAction: To receive and file the Quarterly Report on Workers' Compensation, as recommended by staff. Motion Oakes, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

   14. RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 01-628, COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS - COURTYARD, TO TORRES CONSTRUCTION OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $138,500.72; WAIVE THE IRREGULARITIES IN TORRES CONSTRUCTION'S BID; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY WITHIN THE CONTINGENCY OF $14,000; AND, ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 2, 2001.

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

       City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

       Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

       1. Award the construction contract for Project No. CIP 01-628 Community Center Improvements - Courtyard to Torres Construction of Los Angeles, California, in the amount of $138,500.72;
       2. Waive the irregularities in Torres Construction's bid;
       3. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney;
       4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the contingency of $14,000; and
       5. Adopt Resolution No. 01-6172, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS."

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

   15. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE DATE CHANGE FOR CALIFORNIA BEACH ANNIVERSARY PARTY TO DECEMBER 2, 2001 FROM 5:00 PM TO 9:00 PM WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 4, 2001.

       Action: To approve the date change for California Beach Anniversary party to December 2, 2001 from 5 P.M. to 9 P.M. with live entertainment, as recommended by staff.

   16. RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE APPROVAL OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MTC ENGINEERING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AND THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT UPON APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 3, 2001.

       Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

       1. Authorize the approval of the Professional Services Agreement with MTC Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $20,000; and
       2. Authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney.
   17. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT TO BNSF FOR PROPERTY TAXES PAID ON THE LEASED AREA OF THE GREENBELT IN 1995 AND 1996 AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE UUT RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY FUND. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated October 2, 2001.

       Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

       1. Approve reimbursement to BNSF for property taxes paid on the leased area of the Greenbelt in 1995 and 1996; and
       2. Appropriate funds for the reimbursement from the UUT Railroad Right of Way Fund.
3. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None
4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

5. Items 2(g), (m), and (n) 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.

   At 8:58 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to item 6.c.

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
7. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
   1. MUNICIPAL PIER PRELIMINARY REPORTS:

      1. FLOATING DOCK. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated October 1, 2001.

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

      Action: To direct staff to further explore all issues relating to a floating dock, including maintenance and expenses, and to report back on a range of options for consideration by the Council. Motion Mayor Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

      2. END OF PIER. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 3, 2001.

      City Manager Burrell presented the staff report, suggesting conducting a separate meeting for public input in a workshop setting, and responded to Council questions.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this issue was:
      Naoma Valdes - Hermosa Beach, spoke in opposition to constructing a building for any use at the end of the pier; suggested leaving it open as it currently exists.

      Action: To direct staff to schedule a separate meeting within the next couple months for the conduct of a workshop in order to obtain public input on the future use of the end of the Pier.

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

   2. REQUEST TO PROVIDE A SUPPLEMENTAL PILOT TAXI SERVICE FOR THE DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM KNOWN AS "THE WAVE." Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated September 26, 2001.

      Police Chief Lavin presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were:

      David Cobb - United Independent Taxi, commented on his company's proposal, citing a charge $3 less per ride than the company recommended by staff; said all taxi companies were allowed to participate in the cities that have successful voucher programs;

      Neil Evans - attorney for United Independent Taxi; said their proposal was not materially different than the others except they were $3 cheaper; questioned the City's decision to limit the pilot program to one company; and

      Gary Yubellis - South Bay Yellow Cab, said his company's proposal was selected by staff; said his company had experience doing dial-a-ride programs in several others cities.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Authorize the City Manager to establish a contract with South Bay Yellow Cab of Gardena, California to provide supplemental taxi service in the form of a voucher program for "The Wave" Dial-A-Ride program; and
      2. Direct the City Manager to modify the existing agreement with the City of Redondo Beach that currently administers "The Wave" program to accommodate the voucher program as outlined in the proposal Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
   3. PETITION FOR FORMATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 4, 2001.

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

      Coming forward to address the Council on this issue was:

      Candace Vance - Hermosa Beach, spoke to the request of the petitioners; said they obtained the signatures of 75 percent of the neighborhood's property owners, which was 100 percent of those contacted, noting they did not contact absentee property owners; requested that the matter be expedited.

      Action: To receive the petition and direct staff to forward the matter to Southern California Edison for preliminary engineering and a report back, as recommended by staff.

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

   The meeting recessed at 9:05 P.M.

   The meeting reconvened at 9:20 P.M., at which time the order of the agenda returned to item 6.a.1.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
   1. LETTER OF APPRECIATION - TO CHARLES DEDEURWAERDER - HERMOSA BEACH CITIZENS AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 4, 2001.

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

      Action: To approve a certificate of recognition for Charles DeDeurwaerder in appreciation for his efforts in reviewing and commenting on the LAX EIR/EIS Master Plan reports on behalf of the City and the community.

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

   2. UPDATE ON LOCAL COASTAL PLAN APPLICATION PROCESS WHICH WAS SET FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE COASTAL COMMISSION ON OCTOBER 8, 2001 AND IS BEING CONTINUED TO ALLOW TIME FOR CITY STAFF TO RESPOND TO PROPOSALS MADE BY THE COMMISSION STAFF. Oral report from City Manager Stephen Burrell.

      City Manager Burrell presented the status report on the City's Local Coastal Plan application and responded to Council questions.

9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None
10. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
    1. Request by Mayor Pro Tem Dunbabin that the Public Works Commission review and provide a recommendation to the City Council about adding stop signs on Hermosa Avenue at 19th Street.

       Mayor Pro Tem Dunbabin spoke to her request.

       City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions, noting that the neighborhood would be notified.

       Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

       Shirley Cassell - Hermosa Beach, said she lived on a corner with a stop sign and spoke of the increased vehicular noise.

       Action: To refer to the Public Works Commission the issue of adding stop signs on Hermosa Avenue at 19th Street for review and recommendation to the City Council.

       Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Reviczky.

       The issue of also considering a stop sign at 16th Street and Ardmore Avenue was raised at this time. City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council questions, saying the Council could act this evening to place the matter on a future Council or Commission agenda. That action is shown below.

    2. Request by Councilmember Oakes that the Public Works Commission review and provide a recommendation to the City Council about adding stop signs on Ardmore Avenue at 16th Street

       Proposed Action: To refer to the Public Works Commission the issue of adding stop signs on Ardmore Avenue at 16th Street for review and recommendation to the City Council.

       Motion Oakes, second Edgerton.

       Action: To amend the above motion with direction to the Commission to consider all options.

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

       Final Action: The vote on the main motion, as amended, carried, noting the dissenting votes of Dunbabin and Oakes.

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 September 25, 2001.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

   The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.

   Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a)

   a. Name of Case: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach
   Case Number: BC172546

   ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, October 9, 2001, at the hour of 10:17 P.M. to a closed session.

   RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:35 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 Ruth Brand on Tuesday, October 9, 2001, at the hour of 11:36 P.M. to the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 23, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M.

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