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City Council Minutes January 8, 2002 - Hermosa
Beach
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday,
January 8, 2002, at the hour of 7:15 P.M. in the City Hall
Second Story Conference Room.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cub Scout Eagles Color Guard
ROLL CALL
Present: Edgerton, Keegan, Reviczky, Yoon, Mayor Dunbabin
Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Yoon (1) commented on the Hermosa Beach and
Manhattan Beach skating champions currently competing for the
Olympics; (2) expressed appreciation to the members of the
nonprofit groups who worked together to resolve an issue
regarding the banner program; (3) announced that he would be
available to meet with the public every Monday from 7 to 9 P.M.
at Java Man; (4) commented on the upcoming telethon to benefit
the Arts Foundation; (5) asked staff if a meeting had been
scheduled yet with Verizon Wireless with regard to the tower
(City Manager Burrell said the project was currently under a
stop-work order and notice would be given when the meeting was
scheduled); and (6) asked about the body found on 30th Place,
noting resident concerns (Police Chief Lavin said that the
investigation was being handled by the County Homicide Bureau,
the victim had been identified, it had been determined that the
murder did not occur at the site, and there were some potential
suspects).
Councilmember Reviczky commented on the success of the Beach
Cities Toy Drive, saying there were more toys than last year,
which were given to ten charitable organizations for
distribution to needy children. He said the generosity of the
community was overwhelming, and the thank you letters were
always heartwarming. Mayor Dunbabin thanked Councilmembers
Edgerton and Reviczky and the rest of the committee for their
hard work on this annual event.
Councilmember Edgerton spoke of the success of the New
Year's Eve event, saying it was a great evening. Mayor Dunbabin
concurred and thanked the Police, Fire, Public Works, and Parks
and Recreation departments for a great job making it a safe and
very enjoyable event.
Mayor Dunbabin (1) introduced and welcomed Jerry Gomez, the
new Assistant Fire Chief; (2) announced the Pier Design
workshop scheduled for 7 P.M. Thursday, January 17, at the
Community Center; (3) announced that the production of "Late
Nite Catechism" would begin January 17 in Room 7 of the
Community Center with weekly performances at 8 P.M. Thursday
through Saturday and 2 P.M. Sunday matinees; (4) announced that
the next Economic Development Committee meeting would take
place January 16 at the Community Center; and (5) announced
that the next Hazardous Waste pick-up would take place January
26 on Valley Drive between Eighth and 14th streets in Hermosa
Beach.
Councilmember Reviczky requested moving agenda item 9.a.
forward to follow oral communications as there were people in
the audience wishing to address the issue.
Action:
To move item 9.a. forward in the agenda to follow oral
communications.
Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF DECEMBER 11,
2002:
No reportable actions.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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Coming forward to address the Council at this time
were:
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Roger Bacon
- 1100 Pacific Coast Highway, presented Education
Foundation co-presidents Jennifer Alvarado and Lisa Rider
Moore a check for $7,729 from Peyton Cramer Ford for the
banner program; thanked the Sister City Association for
postponing its banner;
Jennifer Alvarado
- thanked the Sister City Foundation for graciously
postponing its banner to accommodate the needs of the
Education Foundation;
Lisa Rider Moore
- thanked City Manager Burrell, Dick McCurdy and the
Sister City Association for working with the Foundation on
the issue, and Roger Bacon for all his hard work;
John Bowler
- Hermosa Beach, requested that the Council reconsider its
December 11 decision to not approve veterans' preference in
hiring as allowed by Senate Bill 36; said the Country sends
the military off when needed and that the veterans
sometimes need assistance when they return; said the issue
deserved a more thorough hearing;
Steve Crecy
- Hermosa Beach, said SB 36 required cities to deal with
the issue by the end of 2001; said new information could be
brought before the Council that was not considered at the
previous meeting; said many neighboring cities had
veterans' preference; said this was not an affirmative
action issue, that it was giving credit for the skills and
service that veterans have performed and would help the
people serving today; and
Jerry Yamamoto
- president, Vietnam Veterans of America, South Bay
Chapter 53, said the many sacrifices made by all service
men and women include giving up or postponing their careers
and suffering career setbacks as a result.
Action:
To agendize for a future meeting reconsideration of
implementing a veterans' preference system in Civil Service
employment examinations.
Motion Reviczky, second Yoon. Carried with the required two
members in support.
City Manager Burrell asked the veterans' group to submit any
written material they wish to include and said he would gather
information as requested by Council. He noted that the City's
Civil Service Code was enacted by the voters and any change to
that Code would require a vote of the people. He said he would
report back on that issue as well.
At 7:44 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to
item 9.a.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
- Letter from Jim Lissner regarding ABC license
application at 1301 Hermosa Avenue, Alfredo's. Coming
forward to address the Council on this item was: Jim
Lissner - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter. Action: To
receive and file the letter. Motion Keegan, second
Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
- Letter from Hermosa Beach Little League regarding
Clark Field restroom improvements. City Manager Burrell
and Public Works Supervisor Flaherty responded to Council
questions. Action: To direct staff to report back on the
cost of fixing the Clark Field restrooms as well as any
others that need doors installed, etc. Motion Edgerton,
second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
- Letter from Jim Lissner regarding televising Council
and other official City meetings. Coming forward to
address the Council on this item was: Jim Lissner -
Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter. City Manager Burrell
responded to Council questions. Proposed Action: To
direct staff to write a letter to the State Assembly
requesting the exemption of applicant interviews from the
Brown Act. Motion Yoon. The motion died for lack of a
second. Action: To receive and file the letter. Motion
Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the
dissenting vote by Keegan.
- Letter from Henry Cunningham regarding complaints
related to the downtown Pier Plaza area. Coming forward
to address the Council on this item was: Henry Cunningham
- Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter Action: Mayor
Dunbabin, with the consensus of the Council, directed the
City Manager to respond to Mr. Cunningham's concerns and
report back.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Coming forward to address the Council at this time was:
Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, requested that item 2(d) be
removed from the consent calendar for separate discussion
later in the meeting.
Action:
To approve the consent calendar recommendation (a) through
(k), with the exception of the following items, which were
removed for discussion in item 4, but are shown in order
for clarity: (d) Mayor Dunbabin for Jim Lissner, (e)
Keegan, (f) Reviczky, (g) Keegan, and (j) Keegan. Motion
Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING
MINUTES:
- Adjourned Regular meeting held on December 5, 2001;
and
- Regular meeting held on December 11, 2001.
Action:
To approve as presented the minutes of the Adjourned
Regular meeting of December 5, 2001, and the Regular
meeting of December 11, 2001.
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RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS.
27420 THROUGH 27680, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 27510,
27601 AND 27633, AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CHECK
NOS. 26781, 27187, 27553 AND 27579 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
CITY TREASURER.
Action:
To ratify the check register as presented.
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RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.
Action:
To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as
presented.
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RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE NOVEMBER
2001 FINANCIAL REPORTS:
- Revenue and expenditure report;
- City Treasurer's report; and
- Investment report.
Supplemental letter from Jim Lissner dated January 7,
2002, concerning the investment policy.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by
Mayor Dunbabin at the request of Jim Lissner for separate
discussion later in the meeting.
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Coming forward to address the Council on this
item was:
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Jim Lissner
- Hermosa Beach, addressed the investment concerns
addressed in his letter.
City Treasurer Workman responded to Mr. Lissner's
concerns, saying LAIF was originally established for
cities with small portfolios and offered both safety and
liquidity.
Action:
To receive and file the November 2001 Financial Reports
as presented.
Motion Mayor Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
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RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS
REPORT.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams
dated December 18, 2001.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by
Councilmember Keegan for separate discussion later in the
meeting.
Public Works Director Williams presented the staff
report and responded to Council questions. City Manager
Burrell also responded to Council questions.
Action:
To receive and file the report reporting on the status
of capital improvement projects that are either under
design or construction.
Motion Keegan, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATION OF $200 FROM
HAWTHORNE SAVINGS TO BE USED FOR THE TREE LIGHTING
CEREMONY
. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated
December 24, 2001.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by
Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in
the meeting in order to publicly acknowledge and thank
the donor.
Action:
To accept the donation of $200 from Hawthorne Savings
for the tree lighting ceremony.
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
ESTIMATES, ORDER THE WORK AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT
NO. CIP 00-172, 21ST STREET IMPROVEMENTS, AND INSTRUCT
THE CITY CLERK TO POST A NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR
SAID PROJECT.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams
dated December 11, 2001.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by
Councilmember Keegan 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:
- Approve plans, specifications, estimates, order the
work and call for bids for Project No. CIP 00-172, 21st
Street improvements, and
- Instruct the City Clerk to post a notice inviting
sealed bids for said project. Motion Keegan, second
Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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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 December 26, 2001.
Claimant: Egon F. Zwierlein
Date of Loss: 06/27/01
Date Filed: 12/20/01
Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to deny the
following claim and refer it to the City's Liability
Claims Administrator
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RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION
MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 4, 2001.
Action:
To receive and file the action minutes of the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission
meeting of December 4, 2001.
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RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR
PROJECT NO. CIP 01-628, COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
– PAINTING, TO EDESSA CONSTRUCTION OF ANAHEIM IN
THE AMOUNT OF $142,800; APPROVE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION
OF $45,000 FROM THE PARK & RECREATION FUND (125) FOR
THIS PROJECT; 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 NOT TO EXCEED $15,000.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams
dated December 18, 2001.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by
Councilmember Keegan for separate discussion later in the
meeting.
Subcommittee members Mayor Dunbabin and Councilmember
Keegan reported on this item, noting that the paint
selection would come before the Council at its meeting of
February 26, 2002.
Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to:
- Award the construction contract for Project No. CIP
01-628, Community Center Improvements – Painting,
to Edessa Construction of Anaheim in the amount of
$142,800;
- Approve additional appropriation of $45,000 from
the Park & Recreation Fund (125) for this
project;
- 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 not to exceed $15,000.
Motion Keegan, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE STAFF REPORT
REGARDING THE COMMERCIAL BANNER PROGRAM.
Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated
January 3, 2002.
Action:
To receive and file the staff report regarding the
commercial banner program, as recommended by staff.
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CONSENT ORDINANCES
None
- ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
Items 2(d), (e), (f), (g), and (j) 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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
- None
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
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2000-01 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
(CAFR) (INCLUDING REPORT FROM INDEPENDENT
AUDITOR).
Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated
December 18, 2001.
Finance Director Copeland presented the staff report
and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell
also responded to Council questions and said staff would
report back on the insurance fund during the mid-year
budget review.
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Coming forward to address the Council on this
item was:
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Gary Caporicci
- auditor with Caporicci, Cropper and Larson,
responded to Council questions, suggesting a reserve
fund of 25 percent.
Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file
the 2000-01 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR),
which includes the report from Caporicci, Cropper and
Larson, the City's independent auditors.
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
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PROPOSITION 42: TRANSPORTATION CONGESTION
IMPROVEMENT ACT – MARCH 5, 2002 STATEWIDE
BALLOT.
Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated
December 27, 2001.
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and
responded to Council questions, saying he was not aware
of what organizations might be opposed to the
proposition.
Action:
To take a position supporting the passage of Proposition
42. Motion Edgerton, second Keegan. The motion carried,
noting the dissenting votes of Reviczky and Yoon.
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SPECIAL MEETINGS PROPOSED SCHEDULE.
Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated
January 2, 2002.
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and
responded to Council questions.
Action:
To direct staff to schedule a meeting on February 25,
2002 for the final review of Valley Park and another on
March 4, 2002 for the Goals workshop.
Motion Yoon, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
- None
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OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
- Request by Councilmember Reviczky to write a letter
to President Bush urging support for reinstatement of the
National Defense Service Medal for all active duty
personnel.
Councilmember Reviczky spoke to his request.
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Coming forward to address the Council on this
issue was:
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Steve Crecy
- Hermosa Beach, said the service medal program was
created in 1956 by President Eisenhower and had since
been given out for almost every conflict.
Action:
To write a letter to President Bush urging support for
reinstatement of the National Defense Service Medal for
all active duty personnel.
Motion Reviczky, second Yoon. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
At 7:47 P.M., the order of the agenda returned to Written
Communications item 1.a.
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, January 8, 2002, at the
hour of 9:37 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting of Tuesday,
January 15, 2002, at the hour of 7:00 P.M. in the City Hall
First Floor Conference Room for the purpose of interviewing
Commission applicants.
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