MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at the hour of 7:09 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6-year old Sam Caldwell

ROLL CALL

Present: Dunbabin, Keegan, Reviczky, Yoon, Mayor Edgerton (Keegan arrived at 7:12 and Reviczky arrived at 7:11 p.m.)

Absent: None

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councilmember Dunbabin acknowledged that it was Earth Day, announced the Endless Summer Car show on Saturday, April 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Pier Plaza, the Annual Dog & Trick Show on Sunday, May 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Pier and Ardmore, and the Historical Museum fundraiser on May 17, with further details to be provided by Historical Society President Fran Carr later in the meeting.

Councilmember Yoon asked for Council support in placing an item on the agenda to discuss writing a letter to oppose a project in Redondo Beach similar to the Heart of the City prior to a City of Redondo Beach public hearing being held on May 6.

Action: To place a discussion of this Redondo Beach project on tonight's agenda.
Motion Yoon, second Dunbabin. The motion carried with a unanimous vote.

Mayor Edgerton asked for council support in placing an item on the agenda to discuss writing a letter immediately to oppose SB537 (Romero) regarding the Sanitation District's solid waste facilities because passage of this bill would result in increases to rate payers.

Action: To place a discussion of SB537 on tonight's agenda, added to Item 7(a) regarding state legislation discussion.
Motion Mayor Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried with a unanimous vote.

Mayor Edgerton asked Fire Chief Tingley, who represented the City at a Beach Cities Health District subcommittee meeting last night, to comment on the subcommittee's recommendation to the full Board to deny paramedic funding. The Mayor asked anyone interested to please attend this Board Meeting on Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the basement of the Health District Office at 514 N. Prospect Avenue in Redondo Beach (site of the former South Bay Hospital).

Chief Tingley explained that the recommendation to deny funding was approved 4-3 and if the Board approves this recommendation, the City will lose $50,550 of regular funding plus additional requested funds for protection against terrorism and to establish a CERT program.

Councilmember Reviczky announced the first Tri-Beach Sister Cities Cinco de Mayo celebration at Sangria on Sunday, May 4, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., featuring South of the Border music and cuisine with premium tequila tasting. He said that advance tickets are available from George Barks for $20 per person, or $25 at the door, with proceeds benefiting the student exchange programs of Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, and Manhattan Beach.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

   Coming forward to address the Council at this time were

   Lisa Moore

   - Hermosa Beach, President of Education Foundation, expressed appreciation for the commercial banner program which had raised $65,000 for the schools in the last two years; asked when the banner poles which were weakened by wind would be repaired or replaced and, if it was going to be a long time before those poles would be useable, if they could have another banner location (City Manager Burrell said the poles should be repaired and reinforced in approximately five to six weeks but another location at Prospect & Aviation could be used if it was available);

   Jack Janken

   - Hermosa Beach, suggested that the Council consider banning the arsenic-treated wood which was rejected for use in Valley Park throughout the City in any applications which touch the earth because the state's plan to ban this product will take approximately two to three years;

   Abel Ybarra

   - Hermosa Beach, thanked Roger Bacon for his hard work leading up to the recent Surfer's Walk of Fame dedication ceremony; reported that the temporary plaque installed posthumously for surfer Dru Harrison had been stolen, and;

   Roger Bacon

   - Hermosa Beach, said that he was offering a $500 reward toward recovery of the missing temporary plaque; that he would be proposing two additional surfers for honorary mention in the Walk of Fame; that there was one plaque with misspelled names which needed to be replaced; that he was hoping that, if approved, these plaques for the two new honorees, along with the correctly spelled plaque and Dru's permanent plaque could all be installed together sometime in June.

   1. Letter from Fran Carr, President and Director of the Hermosa Beach Historical Society, requesting that the City Council provide funding in the amount of $8,000 that will specifically go toward the purchase of new display showcases, new signage and construction of a new front entrance for the museum.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were:

      Fran Carr

      - said that in 1987 the City Council designated the Historical Society as the official caretaker of Hermosa Beach history; that thanks to the Council, museum space had been doubled; that improvements, including exhibits relating to the City's history of lifeguarding, surfing, volleyball, and jazz; that she hoped the Council would budget some funds for this project because the museum represents this unique City and provides so much for present and future generations of residents; that the fundraiser on Saturday, May 17, 5-10 p.m. at the Community Center, will include screening of a vintage Greg Noll surf film, no-host bar with pupus, a surf band, hula dancers, and a longboard raffle;

      Abel Ybarra

      - Hermosa Beach, added that the fundraiser would also feature auctions of surf art and the plaque with the misspelled names from the Surfer's Walk of Fame.

      Action: To include this donation request to the agenda for budget meetings.
      Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote

   2. Letter from James Leitz, Vice-President - IMG, requesting full City Council reconsideration of the Target/Mervyn's Beach Bash 2003 for June 6-8, 2003. Supplemental letter from Jim Caldwell received April 21, 2003.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were:

      Jim Caldwell

      - Hermosa Beach, said that he was a Beach Bash supporter even though parking and the volleyball courts were affected; that this event contributed to Hermosa Beach being a great place to live; that his three young children thoroughly enjoyed the activities; that he urged the Council to reconsider approval;

      James Leitz

      - representing IMG, spoke to his letter, which included the request to reconsider approval of the Beach Bash and which outlined activities during the event.

      Action: To reconsider the Beach Bash at the Council's next meeting on May 13. Motion Yoon, Reviczky second. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Dunbabin and Keegan

   3. Letter from Peter Tucker requesting that a committee be formed to raise funds to refurbish the Tom Kelly statue.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were:

      Pete Tucker

      - Hermosa Beach, listed others who were willing to help with the fundraising; said that an artist had been contacted to do the work; that a bronze statue would be preferred; felt the new statue should remain in the same location as the old one (City Manager Burrell noted the importance of determining the ownership of the current statue before any action was taken);

      Action: Council consensus was to add further discussion of the Tim Kelly statue to the Pier Project IV agenda item at the next Council meeting on May 13.

2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

   Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through ((k), with no exceptions.
   Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

   1. Recommendation to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on April 8, 2003.

      Action: To approve as presented the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of April 8, 2003.

   2. Recommendation to ratify check register Nos. 32457 through 32615 and to approve the cancellation of check Nos. 32434, 32435, 32512, 32514, 32598 and 32022 as recommended by the City Treasurer.

      Action: To ratify the check register as presented.

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

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

   4. Recommendation to receive and file the March 2003 financial reports:

      1. Revenue and expenditure report (PDF File);
      2. City Treasurer's report (PDF File); and,
      3. Investment report (PDF File).

      Action: To receive and file the March 2003 financial reports as recommended by staff.

   5. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 10, 2003 (PDF File).

      Action: To receive and file the status report on capital improvement projects that are either under design or construction, as recommended by staff.

   6. Recommendation to award the construction contract to CJ Construction, Inc., of Whittier, California, in the amount of $168,650; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by City Attorney; authorize the Director of Public Works to increase the number of new access ramps such that the total contract amount does not exceed $250,000; and, approve the additional appropriation of $50,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for a total appropriation of $250,000. Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 10, 2003 (PDF File).

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Award the construction contract for Project No. CIP 02-147 - construction of curb-cut access ramps at various locations citywide - to CJ Construction, Inc., of Whittier, California, in the amount of $168,650;
      2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by City Attorney;
      3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to increase the number of new access ramps such that the total contract amount does not exceed $250,000; and
      4. Approve the additional appropriation of $50,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for a total appropriation of $250,000.

   7. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of April 1, 2003.

      Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of April 1, 2003.

   8. Recommendation to approve Change Order No. 4 for Project No. CIP 01-159 - Street Improvements-Hillcrest & Rhodes from 21st St. to 18th St., from PCH to Prospect Ave. for construction of one speed hump on Hillcrest Drive between 18th St. and 21st St. and two speed humps on 9th St. between Prospect Ave. and Reynolds Ln.. Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 15, 2003 (PDF File).

      Action: To approve Change Order No. 4 for Project No. CIP 01-159 - Street Improvements - Hillcrest Drive and Rhodes Street from 21st Street to 18th Street, 18th Street from Pacific Coast Highway to Prospect Avenue, for the construction of one speed hump on Hillcrest Drive between 18th Street and 21st Street and two speed humps on Ninth St. between Prospect Avenue and Reynolds Lane, as recommended by staff.

   9. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of April 15, 2003.

      Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of April 15, 2003.

   10. Recommendation to authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the multi-cities agreement jointly with Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Lawndale for the Artesia Boulevard-Inglewood Avenue Improvements Project subject to approval by the City Attorney; and, approve additional appropriation of $122,064 of Prop C funds for this project. Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 16, 2003 (PDF File).

       Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

       1. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the multi-cities agreement jointly with Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Lawndale for the Artesia Boulevard-Inglewood Avenue Improvements Project subject to approval by the City Attorney; and
       2. Approve the additional appropriation of $122,064 of Prop C funds for the project.

   11. Recommendation to adopt resolution authorize participation in the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Program. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated April 15, 2003 (PDF File).

       Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 03-6261, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM OF THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY."

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   NONE

4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

   NONE

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS

   1. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF AN AFTER-THE-FACT VARIANCE - 222 CULPER CT. Letter from appellant Dan Melillo of Excel Builders requesting a continuance. (continued from meetings of 2/11/03 & 3/11/03)

      Action: To continue the public hearing to May 13, as requested by the appellant.
      Motion Yoon, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

   2. TEXT AMENDMENT TO ADD "COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS CENTER" AS A PERMITTED USE OR CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE C-3 ZONE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 15, 2003 (PDF File).

      Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

      The public hearing opened at 8:25 p.m. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

      Antoine Phaum,

      said he was interested in opening this type of business; felt loitering could be a problem but only if the business was not run well and that a business owner with a sense of community and procedures to control loitering could avoid this problem; that he planned to offer assistance with use of the computers; that customers could bring their own laptop, or use the computers available, to check their email, surf the web, or play video games; that he was expecting a clientele in the range of 24-54 years of age;

      The public hearing closed at 8:29 p.m.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 03-1229, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS CENTER AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE C-3 ZONE."
      Motion Keegan, second Yoon. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Reviczky and Dunbabin.

   3. FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ALLOCATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING:

      1. AN ESTIMATED $104,500 TO RETROFIT THE COMMUNITY THEATER AND CENTER FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA).

      2. AN ESTIMATED $11,600 TO ADMINISTER THE CDBG PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNTY AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

      3. AN ESTIMATED $200,000 FOR A CONTINUING PROJECT TO REMOVE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS, SUCH AS THE PROVISION OF HANDICAP RAMPS AT STREET INTERSECTIONS, TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

      Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 15, 2003 (PDF File).

      Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

      The public hearing opened at 8:38 p.m. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 8:38 p.m.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 03- 6262, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004."
      Motion Dunbabin, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

   4. REQUEST OF MR. & MRS. HOOSE OF 2059 MONTEREY AVE. TO REDUCE THE IMPROVED STREET WIDTH OF CIRCLE COURT FROM 40 FEET TO 30 FEET FROM MONTEREY BLVD. TO CIRCLE DRIVE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 16, 2003 (PDF File). Supplemental letter from Teresa and Steve Mangiagli received April 22, 2003 and supplemental drawings that had been included in the staff report in the March 25 agenda packet.

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

      The public hearing opened at 8:42 p.m. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

      Eric Evans

      - Kirkpatrick & Associates, the applicant's architect, said that he hoped to attain his client's goal and maintain public safety; described the options in the staff report; described the current conditions; felt that this short street did not need to be 40 feet wide;

      Yancy Fitzgerald

      - Hermosa Beach, presented a petition expressing opposition to a reduction in the width of Circle Court because of safety issues and because of reduced parking spaces on Monterey; he questioned whether emergency vehicles would have access; felt that the applicants knew the conditions when they bought the property and should not expect the City to provide them with a front yard;

      Mark Liss

      - representing Rob Nouri, recent owner of two properties on the north side of Circle, suggested that Option 2, a 30-foot street with the line in the center, would be the most equitable, would not impact access from Monterey, or reduce the number of parking spaces; said that a 30-foot street would accommodate emergency vehicles and provide areas for landscaping to preserve the beauty of the street;

      Janet McHugh

      - Hermosa Beach, was opposed to allowing parking on both sides on Circle Court because access from Monterey would be dangerous given the large volume of traffic on Monterey and the parked cars blocking the view; she feared for the safety of children who ride their bikes there also;

      John McHugh

      - Hermosa Beach, showed a flyer that was distributed throughout the neighborhood that he felt was very confusing;

      Richard Miladrano

      - Hermosa Beach, said that there are many workmen and children on bikes in this neighborhood; that the property owners should have to adapt to the neighborhood and they have already received permission not to have a garage and to have tandem parking; that he had requested tandem parking and was turned down; that the street should not be made more narrow because of safety issues;

      Lynn Pope

      - Hermosa Beach, said that she strollers her granddaughters in this neighborhood and that many residents are disturbed and confused by this request; asked if all options would require curbs, gutters, and sidewalks to be constructed (City Manager Burrell replied yes);

      Brian Hoose

      - applicant/property owner, said that he was unhappy how late in the game and after spending a lot of money for plans, that they were told about the City widening the street; that this would affect all four homes on this short street; said that people were confused by the term "status quo", which would actually not maintain what is currently there; (City Attorney Jenkins explained that, in a way, there were two status quos, what was there and what was supposed to be there; and, if the City Council took no action, the street would be widened from 30 feet to 40 feet as it was supposed to be);

      Elizabeth Srour

      - representing the applicant, said that they had tried to perform due diligence, had spoken the Public Works staff many times but were never told of the City's immediate plans to widen the street; that they knew sidewalks, curbs and gutters would be required; that the encroachment area was clearly depicted in the plan; that they agree 20 feet is too narrow but 30 feet would be a compromise to allow room for cars to maneuver around that intersection; that the Hooses would like to maintain current conditions but realize this is not possible;

      Will Weston

      - Hermosa Beach, said that he had sympathy for the property owners because it was a small lot but that they had already been given permission to not have a garage and to have tandem parking; that a subterranean parking area should have been considered; that the "island" protruding out into Circle Court was used at one time only as a dog park delineated by an eight-foot hedge; that if these property owners were going to be given use of the public right-of-way, he wanted the same, as would many other property owners with similar conditions; he favored widening the street to 40 feet for safety;

      Chris Wiles

      - Hermosa Beach, was satisfied with current conditions, felt it was safe and that parking was sufficient; did not feel the street needs to be 40 feet wide; supported Option 1, a 30-foot street, off center, with parking on one side;

      Doug Leach

      - representing the owners who had purchased two homes on Circle Court; felt that Option 2 was the most equitable solution because it provided a 30-foot road, centered, with equal space on each side and parking on each side;

      Yancy Fitzgerald

      - spoke again and said that, since the clarification of the "status quo", signers of the petition would favor Option 1, a 30-foot street; off center, with parking on one side; and,

      Eric Evans

      - applicant's architect, spoke in rebuttal and stated that Option 1 retained the current condition except for installation of the sidewalk on the south side and that Option 2 also provided for a 30-foot street, but centered with parking on the north side only; explained that the variance the applicants were granted did not reduce on-street parking spaces and that a subterranean was not a feasible option because of the small lot; that the applicants were in support of Option 2 but that Option 1 would be their second choice;

      The public hearing closed at 9:38 p.m.

      Action: To direct staff to follow the alternative option (Option 5) described in the staff report for a 35' wide street, centered, and with parking on both sides.
      Motion Keegan, second Yoon. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

The meeting recessed at 9:45 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 10:05 p.m.

Mayor Pro Tempore Keegan left the meeting during the break and returned at 10:10 p.m.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. PURCHASE OF TWO (2) "GO-4" PARKING ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin (PDF File).

      City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, stating that AQMD funds would be available to make up the difference for the cost of the CNG vehicles and maybe a little extra.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to authorize the purchase of two (2) new alternative fuel (CNG) powered "Go-4" Parking Enforcement Vehicles in the amount of $57,263 from Municipal Maintenance Equipment of Sacramento, California and to use AQMD funds for a portion of the cost. Motion Keegan, second Yoon. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

   2. PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN UPDATE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 16, 2003 (PDF File).

      Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, providing the advantages and disadvantages of various funding sources.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

      Joe Marks

      - Chair of the Economic Development Review Committee, representing 40 members who spent a year on something akin to the General Plan, said that it was easier for property owners and developers to deal with a city that had an updated General Plan; that Manhattan Beach had just completed updating their General plan, that Redondo Beach was currently working on theirs, and that possibly the City could use portions of those cities' plans which might apply to Hermosa Beach; that there might be technical expertise within the community which could provide professional service at a reduced rate; that staff should prioritize the order of the elements to be updated incrementally; that community input should be sought; that he felt that the work performed by his committee would be wasted if there was not a document which reflected the current way of life for Hermosa Beach residents and how businesses should be conducted;

      Action: To direct staff to

      1. Research the cost of incremental updating
      2. Prioritize, by sequence and cost , the order of elements to be updated;
      3. Provide data prioritizing current uses of CDBG funds;
      4. Research how much of the Economic Development Review Committee data regarding demographics, etc. can be used.

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

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. PENDING STATE LEGISLATION: SB100, DUNN; AB136, KEHOE; AB1221 STEINBERG; AND AB1652, NAKANO. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 17, 2003 (PDF File). Supplemental letter from County Supervisor Michael Antonovich received April 21, 2003.

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

      Action: To approve staff recommendation and direct staff to prepare letters as needed.

      SB100 (Dunn)
      AB136 (Kehoe)
      AB1221 (Steinberg)
      AB1652 (Nakano)
      Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the abstention of Mayor Edgerton.

      At this time, SB537 (Romero) was discussed, an item added to the agenda with the proper Council approval in response to Mayor Edgerton's request.

      Mayor Edgerton explained that this bill would prohibit the establishment and operation of sanitation district solid waste facilities in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County unless approval is granted by each of the cities within one mile of the facility. He said that approval of this bill could eliminate current solid waste facilities or prevent the creation of new ones, which would result in higher costs for rate payers because solid waste would have to be hauled greater distances, possibly by rail.

      Action: To oppose SB537 and direct staff to write a letter expressing this opposition.
      Motion Mayor Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried with a unanimous vote.

   2. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR A SPECIAL MEETING (MAY 15TH) OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

      City Manager Burrell presented the item and responded to Council questions.

      Action: To designate Mayor Edgerton as voting delegate, with no voting alternate, for the May 15, 2003 Special Meeting of the League of California Cities General Assembly.
      Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

   3. DISCUSSION OF NEW REDONDO BEACH PROJECT - CATALINA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA

      This item was added to the agenda with the proper Council approval in response to Councilmember Yoon's request.

      City Manager Burrell explained the initial study that had been received and responded to Council questions.

      Action: To direct staff to review the issues and write a letter to voice the concerns of Hermosa Beach before the Redondo Beach public hearing on May 6, so that the right to address further concerns later will be preserved.
      Motion Reviczky, second Keegan. The motion carried with a unanimous vote.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. APPOINTMENT TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM DUE TO UNSCHEDULED VACANCY. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 17, 2003 (PDF File).

      City Clerk Doerfling presented the report and responded to Council questions.

      Action: To appoint Richard Applebaum to the Public Works Commission to fill an unexpired term ending October 31, 2004.
      Motion Keegan, second Reviczky. The motion carried with the required three aye votes from Keegan, Reviczky, and Mayor Edgerton.

9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

   Councilmember Dunbabin asked if there was still a form to complete to sponsor a bench in the City in memory of a loved one or for an organization.

   City Manager Burrell said that the form would be updated and a copy provided to Councilmember Dunbabin.

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 March 11, 2003.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
   Government Code Section 54957.6

   City Negotiator:	Stephen Burrell
   Employee Organizations:	Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association Teamsters Union, Local 911 Professional and Administrative Employee Group Hermosa Beach Management Association Hermosa Beach Police Management Association

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at the hour of 10:59 p.m. to a closed session.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

The Closed Session convened at the hour off 11:03 p.m. At the hour of 11:40 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 Doris Shaw, on Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at the hour of 11:41p.m. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at the hour of 7:10 p.m.