City Council Agenda January 14, 2003

"May all your troubles last as long as your new year's resolution." - Joey Adams

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 14, 2003 - Council Chambers, City Hall

1315 Valley Drive
Regular Session - 7:10 p.m.
Closed Session - Immediately following Regular Session

MAYOR
Sam Y. Edgerton
MAYOR PRO TEM
Michael Keegan
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Kathy Dunbabin
J. R. Reviczky
Art Yoon
CITY CLERK
Elaine Doerfling
CITY TREASURER
John M. Workman
CITY MANAGER
Stephen R. Burrell
CITY ATTORNEY
Michael Jenkins

All council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND.

The Council receives a packet with detailed information and recommendations on nearly every agenda item. Complete agenda packets are available for public inspection in the Police Department, Fire Department, Public Library, Office of the City Clerk, and the Chamber of Commerce. During the meeting, a packet is also available in the Council Chambers foyer.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ROUND-UP
JANUARY 25, 2003
9:00AM - 3:00PM
CLARK STADIUM
VALLEY DRIVE BETWEEN 8TH ST & 11TH ST

PRESENTATIONS:

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO
BOY SCOUT TROOP 4673

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO
V.O.S.H. AND THE HERMOSA BEACH SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF DECEMBER 10, 2002: NO REPORTABLE ACTIONS.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Although the City Council values your comments, the Brown Act generally prohibits the Council from taking action on any matter not listed on the posted agenda as a business item.

  1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

    Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction, or to request the removal of an item from the consent calendar, may do so at this time. Comments on public hearing items are heard only during the public hearing. Comments from the public are limited to three minutes per speaker. Members of the audience may also speak:

    1. during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar;
    2. during Public Hearings; and,
    3. during discussion of items appearing under Municipal Matters.

    The City Council acknowledges receipt of the written communications listed below. No action will be taken on matters raised in written communications.

    The Council may take action to schedule issues raised in oral and written communications for a future agenda.

    Citizens with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are requested to submit those comments to the City Manager.

    NO WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.

  2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

    The following more routine matters will be acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member removes an item from the Consent Calendar. Items removed will be considered under Agenda Item 4, with public comment permitted at that time.

    1. Recommendation to approve the following minutes:

      1. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on December 9, 2002;
      2. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on December 10, 2002; and,
      3. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on December 10, 2002.
    2. Recommendation to ratify check register and to approve cancellation of certain checks as recommended by the City Treasurer.

    3. Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items (PDF File).

    4. Recommendation to receive and file the November 2002 financial reports:

      1. Revenue and expenditure report (PDF File);
      2. City Treasurer's report (PDF File); and,
      3. Investment report (PDF File).
    5. Recommendation to receive and file report on proposed General Plan update work scope. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 18, 2002 (PDF File).

    6. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #25982 for a 2?unit condominium project at 644 10th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 2, 2003 (PDF File).

    7. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #26479 for a 2?unit condominium project at 153 Lyndon Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 2, 2003 (PDF File).

    8. Recommendation to accept the work by Edessa Construction for Project No. CIP 01-628, Community Center Improvements - Painting; authorizing the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and, and authorize Staff to release payment to Edessa Construction. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 24, 2002 (PDF File).

    9. Recommendation to award Construction Contract for CIP 00-411, Sewer and Street Improvements - Target Area 1, to Sialic Contractors dba Shawnan of Downey, California, based on their lowest responsible bid of $731,997.50; 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 $73,200. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 26, 2002 (PDF File).

    10. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 31, 2002 (PDF File).

    11. 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 November 26, 2002 (PDF File).

      Claimant Parrish, Geoff
      Date of Loss 12-01-02
      Date Filed 12-02-02
    12. Recommendation to award Construction Contract for CIP 00-410 & 00-192, Loma Area Sewer and Street Improvements, to Sialic Contractors dba Shawnan of Downey, California, based on their lowest responsible bid of $1,328,805,80; 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 $133,000. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 23, 2002 (PDF File).

    13. Recommendation to award purchase of a new Ingersoll-Rand Portable Compressor with hoses and pavement breakers to Ingersoll-Rand Equipment Sales of Los Angeles, California, in the amount of $13,724.86 and authorize Staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents as required. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 30, 2002 (PDF File).

    14. Recommendation to award contract for Sanitary Sewer Maintenance and Video Inspection to Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $312,500.00 for 29 months; appropriate $11,930.00 from the Sewer Replacement Fund for FY 2002-03 for the first year cost ($1,800.00 cost and $10,130 contingency cost); and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the contract amount not to exceed $31,250.00. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 31, 2002 (PDF File).

  3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

    NONE

  4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

    • Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar.

  5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.

    1. CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF 9TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL TO BE HELD SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2003 AND SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2003. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated January 9, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve request, event contract and street closures requested; and, requested fee waivers and funding requests.

    2. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW ON-SALE GENERAL ALCOHOL; NON-AMPLIFIED LIVE ENTERTAINMENT; A TAKE-OUT FOOD SERVICE WINDOW; TO ADD BAR SEATING IN THE PATIO AREA IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING RESTAURANT, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 1100 THE STRAND, SCOTTY'S. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 18, 2002.

      RECOMMENDATION: To continue the public hearing to February 11, 2003 at the request of appellant.

    3. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT TO RECONFIGURE AN EXISTING RESTAURANT WITH ON-SALE GENERAL ALCOHOL, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND OUTDOOR DINING AT 1301 MANHATTAN AVENUE, EIN STEIN'S. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 18, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: To sustain the Planning Commission decision to approve the request subject to the conditions as contained in resolution.

  6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

    1. 2001-02 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) (INCLUDING REPORT FROM INDEPENDENT AUDITOR). Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated December 18, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the 2001-02 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which includes the report from Caporicci, Cropper and Larson, our independent auditors.

    2. PRESENTATION BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ON STATUS OF PLANS FOR THE SEVERAL UNDERGROUND PROJECTS.

    3. PETITION FOR INSTALLATION OF SPEED HUMPS ON LOMA DRIVE BETWEEN 8TH STREET AND PIER AVENUE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 9, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider the petition and provide direction to staff.

  7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    1. ALLOCATION OF TYCO FUNDS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 9, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Review allocation of Tyco funds made at the December 10, 2002 meting.

    2. CHANGE DATE OF SPECIAL MEETING WITH PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION TO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2003. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 8, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider changing date to February 10, 2003.

    3. NOTICE OF PROPOSED INCREASE IN GAS RATES - INFORMATION ITEM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 8, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff.

  8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

    NONE

  9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

    Requests from Council members for possible future agenda items:

    Recommended Action: 1) Vote by Council whether to discuss this item; 2) refer to staff for a report back on a future agenda; or, 3) resolution of matter by Council action tonight.

    1. Request from Mayor Edgerton to amend the Municipal Code Section 17.52.030 by eliminating the provision that allows for expansion of existing nonconforming residential uses in commercial zones.

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 December 9, 2002.

  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)
    1. Name of Case: City of Hermosa Beach v. City of Redondo Beach
      Case Number: BS075570
    2. Name of Case: Baas v. City of Hermosa Beach
      Case Number: YC042220
  3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
    Government Code Section 54957

    Title: City Manager

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT