City Council Agenda February 25, 2003

"First keep peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others." - Thomas A. Kempis

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 25, 2003 - Council Chambers, City Hall

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

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

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 2003: 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.

    1. Request from Roger Bacon for the addition of Dru Harrison to the Surfers Walk of Fame.
  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 regular meeting held on January 28, 2003; and,
      2. Minutes of the regular meeting held on February 11, 2003.
    2. Recommendation to ratify check register.

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

    4. Recommendation to receive and file memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland regarding the January 2003 Revenue and Expenditure Reports (PDF File).

    5. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of February 4, 2003.

    6. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 18, 2003 (PDF File).

    7. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of a new digital copy machine for the Police Department from the Xerox Corporation of Los Angeles, California for $12,978.00 (includes tax); approve contract purchase based upon the State of California Multiple Award Schedule with the Xerox Corporation; and appropriate $12,978.00 from the Equipment Replacement Fund. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated February 18, 2003 (PDF File).

    8. Recommendation to approve the reduction of red curb in front of the Coffee Bean on Hermosa Avenue south of 13th Street for the installation of a "Green Parking Zone". Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 19, 2003 (PDF File).

    9. Recommendation to approve appropriation of $5,406.67 from the Myrtle Avenue Utility Underground Assessment District project to rearrange the support system for the utility poles on 25th Street. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 20, 2003 (PDF File).

    10. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of February 18, 2003.

    11. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the application for grant funds from the Wildlife Conservation Board for the Pier Renovation - Phase III Project. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 18, 2003 (PDF File).

    12. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the application for grant funds from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Valley Park Improvements Project. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 13, 2003 (PDF File).

  3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

    1. ORDINANCE NO. 03-1227 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C3) TO TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-2) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 726 TENTH STREET AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 10, TRACT NO 223 AND ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION. For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated February 12, 2003 (PDF File).

  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. 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. (Continued from meeting of January 14, 2003) Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 18, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Sustain the decision of the Planning Commission to deny the requests for on-sale alcohol, live entertainment, bar seating and a dance floor and to approve an extension of operation hours from 10:00 P.M. to 12:00 midnight.

    2. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HD) AND ZONE CHANGE FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (C-1) TO MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) OR TO SUCH OTHER DESIGNATION/ZONE AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AND VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 26923 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 19 2ND STREET. (Continued from meeting of January 28, 2003) Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 20, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution sustaining the decision of the Planning Commission to deny the request.

  6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

    1. MARKETING PROPOSAL FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND FINAL CONSIDERATION OF LABOR DAY FIESTA - AUGUST 30, 31 AND SEPTEMBER 1, 2003. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 19, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council 1) receive the marketing proposal for 2003 and provide direction to staff on any further steps; and, 2) consider the Chamber of Commerce proposal to hold the Fiesta Hermosa on Labor Day Weekend, August 30, 31 and September 1, 2003 under the same conditions imposed for the Memorial Day Weekend Fiesta.

    2. REPORT ON LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM STATUS AND RESUBMITTAL OF LOCAL COASTAL PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 4, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council 1) review the Draft Local Coastal Plan and Local Implementation Plan; and, 2) adopt resolution authorizing submittal of the draft documents as prepared or as amended by City Council.

    3. VALLEY PARK IMPROVEMENTS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 25, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider three separate issues related to Valley Park: 1) consideration of a report concerning the use of treated wood. This report has been prepared in response to your direction at the meeting of January 14, 2003; 2) consideration of a proposal from Jim & Karen Obradovich to donate seven trees to be located in Valley Park along the western boundary, Morningside; and, 3) consideration of a request from residents along a portion of the south boundary to move the trees away from the fence line so that the leaves from the trees do not fall in their yards.

  7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    1. SCHEDULE DATE OF SPECIAL MEETING WITH THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2003. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 19, 2003 (PDF File).

  8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

    1. DOWNTOWN AREA ACTIVITIES - DISCUSSION ITEM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 19, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review the information provided by staff and the information provided by the downtown area businesses and provide any further direction to staff on any changes to policies.

    2. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
      PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2004.
      Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated February 20, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council direct the City Clerk to one of the following: 1) Bring this item back at the March 25th meeting for appointment from among the applicants on file at that time, with interviews to be held prior to the meeting; or, 2) Advertise the Public Works Commission vacancy with a newspaper publication and normal posting procedures, with interviews and appointment in April.

  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 Councilmember Yoon to have the Chief of Police study the feasibility of beginning a community watch program.

ADJOURNMENT