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City Council Minutes April 8, 2003
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at the hour of 7:20 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Police Chief Michael Lavin
ROLL CALL
Present: Dunbabin, Keegan, Reviczky
Absent: Mayor Edgerton, Yoon (arrived at 9:35 p.m.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tempore Keegan announced the all-day National Puppetry Day events to take place at the Community Center on Saturday, April 26, beginning at 9 a.m., and invited everyone to attend. He said the event had been held at Cal State Northridge for the last few years and it was an honor for Hermosa Beach to be the host of the event.
PRESENTATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS
INTRODUCTION OF LINDA DICKERSON
HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER
Mayor Pro Tempore Keegan introduced Linda Dickerson, the new manager of the Hermosa Beach Community Library.
Steven Klein, Regional Coordinator for the L.A. County Library System, said that Linda, who received her undergraduate degree from UC Santa Barbara and her library degree from UCLA, had been with the County system for four years and this was her first position as Library Manager.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
APRIL 6-12, 2003
Mayor Pro Tempore Keegan proclaimed April 6-12, 2003 as National Library Week in Hermosa Beach and encouraged all residents to take advantage of the available library resources and thank their librarians for making the information available.
Hermosa Beach Community Library Manager Linda Dickerson accepted the City's proclamation and thanked everyone for making her feel welcome.
Councilmember Dunbabin said she stopped by the library recently to discuss with Linda the joint project with John Hales to place historical photos in the library, paid for by the Historical Society, and said she looked forward to working with Linda on this project.
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.
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ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
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Letter from Roger Creighton regarding public safety.
Coming forward to address the Council on this issue was:
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Fire Chief Tingley
- - responded to the issue raised in the letter; said access to the fire hydrant was still possible because it was not completely enclosed by the fence, which was temporary during a construction project, and there were other nearby hydrants.
Coming forward to address the Council at this time was:
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John Hales
- - Hermosa Beach, expressed safety concerns about the lack of enforcement of vehicles parking at red curbs at intersections, especially on Ardmore Avenue, north and south of Eighth Place; said trucks and SUVs crowd the corners, which affects driver visibility; suggested lengthening the red curbs to increase visibility; requested Public Works Commission review the issue (City Manager Burrell said staff would review the site distance issues along the entire length of Ardmore Avenue and that violators parked at red curbs would be cited).
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (i), with the exception of the following item, which was removed for discussion in item 4, but is shown in order for clarity: (d) Reviczky.
Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Yoon and Mayor Edgerton.
At 7:35 p.m., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 5(a).
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Recommendation to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on March 25, 2003.
Action: To approve as presented the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of March 25, 2003. (Yoon and Mayor Edgerton absent)
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Recommendation to ratify check register Nos. 32295 through 32456 and to approve the cancellation of check Nos. 19159, 31859, 32391, 32425, and 32442, as recommended by the City Treasurer.
Action: To ratify the check register as presented. (Yoon and Mayor Edgerton absent)
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Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items (PDF File).
Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (Yoon and Mayor Edgerton absent)
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Recommendation to accept a donation from the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach for $1,500 to be used for the purchase of a laptop computer for the Fire Department. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated March 31, 2003 (PDF File).
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to acknowledge and thank the donor. Councilmember Reviczky requested that Woman's Club president Elaine Doerfling prepare a list of all Woman's Club donations during the last fiscal year to be discussed during budget meetings.
Councilmember Dunbabin suggested that lists of donations be prepared and submitted by all service clubs in the City.
Action: To accept a donation from the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach for $1,500 to be used for the purchase of a laptop computer for the Fire Department.
Motion Reviczky, second Keegan. The motion carried, noting the absence of Mayor Edgerton. (Councilmember Yoon had arrived at 9:35 p.m.)
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Recommendation to set a date of Thursday, May 29, 2003 for review of the 2003-04 budget. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated March 27, 2003 (PDF File).
Action: To set the date of Thursday, May 29, 2003 for review of the 2003-04 budget, as recommended by staff. (Yoon and Mayor Edgerton absent)
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Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of March 19, 2003.
Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the March 19, 2003 meeting of the Public Works Commission meeting. (Yoon and Mayor Edgerton absent)
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Recommendation to adopt resolution ordering the vacation and abandonment, for public purposes, of a portion of 8th Street, between The Strand and Beach Drive, as shown on the tract of Hermosa Beach as recorded in map book 1, pages 25 & 26, in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder. Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 1, 2003 (PDF File).
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 03- 6259, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT, FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES, OF A PORTION OF EIGHTH STREET, BETWEEN THE STRAND AND BEACH DRIVE, AS SHOWN ON THE TRACT OF HERMOSA BEACH AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 1, PAGES 25 AND 26, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER." (Yoon and Mayor Edgerton absent)
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Recommendation to adopt resolution sustaining the Planning Commission's decision, on appeal, to deny a conditional use permit and parking plan amendment for an existing restaurant at 1100 The Strand, "Scotty's", for on-sale general alcohol, to add bar seating and a dance floor in the patio area, to add amplified live entertainment; a take-out food service window; and approving limited extended hours to 11:00pm at 1100 The Strand. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 2, 2003 (PDF File).
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 03-6260, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUSTAINING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION, ON APPEAL, TO DENY A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PARKING PLAN AMENDMENT FOR AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 1100 THE STRAND, "SCOTTY'S," FOR ON-SALE GENERAL ALCOHOL, TO ADD BAR SEATING AND A DANCE FLOOR IN THE PATIO AREA, TO ADD AMPLIFIED LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, A TAKE-OUT FOOD SERVICE WINDOW; AND APPROVING LIMITED EXTENDED HOURS TO 11 P.M." (Yoon and Mayor Edgerton absent)
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Recommendation to approve appropriation of $68,950 grant funding for Project No. 95-507 - Valley Park Improvements and record the estimated revenue. Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 2, 2003 (PDF File).
Action: To approve appropriation of $68,950 grant funding for Project No. 95-507 - Valley Park Improvements and record the estimated revenue, as recommended by staff. (Yoon and Mayor Edgerton absent)
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CONSENT ORDINANCES
NONE
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
Item 2 (d) was heard at this time but is 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
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2003 COMMERCIAL EVENT APPLICATIONS. Memorandum from Community Resources Department dated April 1, 2003 (PDF File).
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
The public hearing opened at 7:38 p.m., with testimony taken separately for each event. The public hearing closed at 7:48 p.m., after all testimony was heard.
Coming forward to address the Council on the IMG - Beach Bash 2003 were:
- Ratha Harntha
- - representing IMG, responded to Council questions; said the equipment on the beach would be fenced off as staff recommended, they would build some of the skateboard ramps and bleachers, activity would be minimal Sunday afternoon, the forklift would be inaccessible to the public, and an all-terrain vehicle would be the only equipment brought into Lot B; and
- John Hales
- - Hermosa Beach, said even though changes were made last year, the event was still too big; said he liked the volleyball tournament but not the extreme sports, although he realized others did; suggested that next year the volleyball tournament be held one weekend and the other sports on another weekend to decrease the event's domination of the beach.
Proposed Action: To approve the IMG - Beach Bash 2003 on June 6-8.
Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Pro Tempore Keegan. The motion failed, noting the dissenting votes of Dunbabin and Mayor Pro Tempore Keegan and the absence of Yoon and Mayor Edgerton.
Councilmember Reviczky requested holding the matter over to the next meeting for consideration by a full Council.
Action: To not go forward with the IMG - Beach Bash this year.
Motion Mayor Pro Tempore Keegan, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Reviczky and the absence of Yoon and Mayor Edgerton.
Coming forward to address the Council on the EVP Tour - Pro Am Beach Volleyball Tournament was:
- Ross Balling
- - representing EVP Tour, responded to Council questions; said that they would set up in the morning and be out by 6 p.m.; said they would be using ten public volleyball courts.
Action: To approve the EVP Tour - Pro Am Beach Volleyball tournament on June 21.
Motion Mayor Pro Tempore Keegan, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Mayor Edgerton and Yoon.
Coming forward to address the Council on the So. Cal. Foundation - Beach Volleyball Tournament was:
- Bill Sigler
- - representing the So. Cal. Foundation, said he was available to answer questions.
Action: To approve the So. Cal. Foundation - Beach Volleyball Tournament on July 19.
Motion Mayor Pro Tempore Keegan, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Yoon and Mayor Edgerton.
Coming forward to address the Council on the MESP - Hermosa Beach Triathlon was:
- Brendan Mulvehill
- - representing MESP, responded to Council questions; said they would use adult volunteers from the Los Angeles Tri Club for traffic control and would distribute flyers and maps to direct participants and residents, including which City streets would be affected and how to get around the event; said they hand deliver information to each church in the area, and also notify all residents on Ardmore/Valley and businesses.
City Manager Burrell said flyers would be placed on doors.
Action: To approve the MESP - Hermosa Beach Triathlon on October 12.
Motion Mayor Pro Tempore Keegan, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Yoon and Mayor Edgerton.
The public hearing closed at 8:10 p.m.
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
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PROPOSAL BY SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE DISPATCHING SERVICES O THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 3, 2003 (PDF File).
Supplemental letter from Manhattan Beach City Manager Geoff Dolan received April 8, 2003.
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, noting a savings of $500,000 by accepting this proposal. Police Chief Lavin and Fire Chief Tingley also responded to Council questions, with Chief Lavin citing the need for more study before making such an important and complicated change, and Chief Tingley supporting the change.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:
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Geoff Dolan
- - Manhattan Beach City Manager and a member of the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority (RCC) Executive Committee, said he hoped Hermosa Beach would return to RCC, which would result in better and less expensive service for the City; referred to his supplemental letter which clarified financial aspects of the proposal; said RCC favored the regional approach to dispatch, and provided service for Hawthorne and Gardena as well, noting that even though those cities received more calls, Hermosa would receive equal, adequate attention; explained problems that had plagued RCC and improvements made to once again enable them to provide excellent service;
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Ralph Mailloux
- - Executive Director of South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority (RCC), explained that their system was a hybrid of single-phase and double-phase technology, which took advantage of both methods with maximum response time for prioritizing calls based on a customer's input and reducing multiple calls for the same event; said the system is a work in progress and improvements will be ongoing; confirmed that Hermosa Beach's service would not be lessened by the more numerous calls received for Hawthorne and Gardena; and
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Dennis Grot
- - Manhattan Beach Fire Chief, said that he had been concerned that the Fire Department might be overwhelmed by other users but RCC's goal had been met to preserve each city's level of urgency, taking into account the unique needs of each city; explained the streamlined process for Board decisions; and said RCC was capable of providing whatever customized service a city wanted at a reasonable cost.
Action: To direct staff to: (1) finalize a proposal with RCC, (2) seek an extension of the existing contract with El Segundo, (3) request El Segundo to submit for a "like for like" proposal, (4) contact West Covina concerning their experience with RMS systems, and (5) report back at the April 22, 2003 meeting.
Motion Keegan, second Dunbabin. The motion carried noting the absence of Yoon and Mayor Edgerton.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
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1301 RETAIL/OFFICE BUILDING SAFETY/SECURITY PROBLEM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 18, 2003 (PDF File).
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:
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Larry Peha
- - architect, described the history of the design and construction of the building; said the current problem was unforeseen at the time and could not have been avoided during the planning stages; and expressed concerned about safety and about liability for both the property owner and the City.
Action: To approve the participation of the City in a cost sharing to install safety/security barrier between the building at 1303 Hermosa Avenue and the parking structure at a cost not to exceed $2,300, as recommended by staff.
Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried noting the absence of Yoon and Mayor Edgerton.
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UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TEAM; BOND COUNSEL AND ASSESSMENT ENGINEER SERVICE AGREEMENTS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 3, 2003 (PDF File).
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Action: To approve the bond counsel agreement with Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth, and the assessment engineer consulting services agreement with David Taussig & Associates, Inc., and direct the City Manager to execute the agreements on behalf of the City, as recommended by staff.
Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried noting the absence of Yoon and Mayor Edgerton.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
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VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - UNEXPIRED TERM - PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - SCHEDULE INTERVIEWS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 2, 2003 (PDF File).
City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Action: To schedule a meeting for 6 p.m. prior to the regular meeting of Tuesday, April 22, 2003, for the purpose of interviewing the five Public Works Commission applicants (for the unexpired term ending October 31, 2004) with appointment to be made later that evening at the regular meeting.
Motion Keegan, second Dunbabin. The motion carried noting the absence of Yoon and Mayor Edgerton.
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VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERMS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 3, 2003 (PDF File).
City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
(Councilmember Yoon arrived at 9:35 p.m.)
Action: To direct the City Clerk to advertise and request applications from interested parties for two Planning Commission terms that will expire June 30, 2003, two Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission terms that will expire June 30, 2003, and two Civil Service Board terms that will expire July 15, 2003, with an application-filing deadline of May 21, and a report back to the Council on May 27 for interview scheduling.
Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried noting the absence of Mayor Edgerton.
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OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
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Request from Councilmember Yoon to schedule an annual all-utility, all-city meeting to coordinate our projects to minimize disruption to our residents with attendees to include Verizon, Gas Company, Adelphia, Edison, California Water Service and Caltrans.
Councilmember Yoon spoke to his request.
Action: To direct staff to schedule a meeting in July after the budget process is completed.
Motion Yoon, second Reviczky.
At 8:42, the order of the agenda was returned to hear Consent Calendar item 2(d).
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at the hour of 9:50 p.m., to an Adjourned Regular meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2003, for the purpose of interviewing Public Works Commission applicants, followed by the Regular Meeting of the same date scheduled for 7:10 p.m.
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