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City Council Minutes May 28, 2002 - Hermosa
Beach
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, May
28, 2002, at the hour of 7:19 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- Cub Scout Pack 860, Den 2, Color Guard
ROLL CALL:
Present: Edgerton, Keegan, Reviczky, Yoon, Mayor Dunbabin
Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Mayor Dunbabin announced that the meeting would be adjourned
in memory of Jane Turner and Norma Goldbach, noting that both
women had been very active in the community over the years.
Councilmember Reviczky said Norma had been City Treasurer in
the 80's, and Jane had nobly struggled with her illness for
many years.
Councilmember Keegan said the talent try-outs for the
Hermosa Arts Foundation telethon would take place Saturday at
10 A.M. at the Community Center, noting that the telethon would
take place from 3 to 6 P.M. Sunday, June 16.
Councilmember Yoon announced that the 10th annual dinner to
benefit Heal the Bay would take place in Santa Monica tomorrow
night.
Councilmember Reviczky said for the past several years, City
firefighters, primarily Kim Bridges and Paul Hawkins, have been
going to Loreto, Mexico (Hermosa Beach's Sister City), to teach
emergency medical training and establish a paramedic program.
He said the pair recently returned from a week of training
during which they had the occasion to actually save a life. He
said had they not been there, and had this Sister City program
not been in existence, the Loreto citizen would no longer be
alive.
Mayor Dunbabin thanked the firefighters for their annual
pancake breakfast, which took place Sunday, noting it was well
attended, with lots of children as well. She announced that (1)
the City's Summer Recreation brochure was out now, (2) the
Friends of the Library book sale would take place at 6 P.M.
Wednesday for members only, and that the book sale open to the
public would take place Saturday, June 1, from 9:30 A.M. to
12:30 P.M.
PRESENTATIONS
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY G.
ALEXIS DE LA GARZA
Mayor Dunbabin read and presented the certificate of
recognition to G. Alexis. de la Garza, noting that the case she
handled would never have been solved without her help. Police
Officer Tim Turek and Firefighter Daryl Powers came forward and
presented her with a special award. Ms. de la Garza said the
case was solved due to the hard work of the City employees
involved.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MAY 14,
2002:
No reportable actions.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
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ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from Gary and Krista Capo requesting
consideration of the installation of a three-way stop at
the corner of 20th Street and Valley Park Avenue.
Coming forward to address the Council at this time
were:
- George Barks
- - Hermosa Beach Sister City Association, said the
paramedic activity was a perfect example of how the
Sister City people-to-people program worked;
- Jim Weisenberger
- - Cerritos Friends of Loreto, said he was in Loreto
when the firefighters were there; said the victim, Loreto
resident Jose Ramirez, had a heart attack and two days
later came into the Loreto Fire Station to thank the
Hermosa Beach paramedics for saving his life; requested
that the Council give special recognition to the
firefighters for their community service, commitment and
professionalism; and
- Krista Capo
- - Hermosa Beach, spoke to her letter (item
1.a.).
Councilmembers Edgerton and Yoon acted to place Ms.
Capo's issue on a future agenda. So ordered.
Continuing to come forward to address the Council at
this time were:
- Shirley Cassell
- - Hermosa Beach, expressed concern about the lack of
parking during the City Hall renovation; and
- Jack Janken
- - Hermosa Beach, spoke about an erosion problem on
his property due to the removal of a retaining wall by
his neighbor; said a City personnel issue was also
involved.
Councilmembers Keegan and Yoon requested that Mr.
Janken's issue be agendized for a future meeting. City
Attorney Jenkins responded to Council questions, saying he
would prepare a report addressing all of the issues. So
ordered.
Continuing to come forward to address the Council at
this time was:
- Jim Lissner
- - Hermosa Beach, said Channel 45, Adelphia's new
cable channel, would air the school board meetings live
on June 12, with a replay the next day at noon; expressed
concern that the Police Department report was not being
placed on the internet; referred to the public hearings
this evening on appeals of decisions concerning
alcohol.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Action:
To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a)
through (o), with the exception of the following items),
which were removed for discussion in item 4, but are shown
in order for clarity: (e), Reviczky, and (h) Yoon.
Motion Edgerton, second Keegan. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
At 7:55 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to
go to public hearing items 5a through 5d.
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Recommendation to receive and file
memorandum from City Clerk Elaine
Doerfling dated May 22, 2002
(PDF file)
regarding the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting of May 14, 2002.
Action:
To receive and file the memorandum.
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Recommendation to ratify check register and
to approve cancellation of certain checks 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
(PDF file)
.
Action:
To receive and file the tentative future agenda items,
as presented.
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Recommendation to receive and file the April
2002 financial reports:
-
Revenue and expenditure report
(PDF file)
;
-
City Treasurer's report
(PDF file)
; and,
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Investment report
(PDF file)
.
Action:
To receive and file the April 2002 financial reports,
as presented.
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Recommendation to accept a donation of $400.00
from Jean Lombardo to be used for the promotional
materials for the City of Hermosa Beach street safety
program.
Memorandum from Finance Director Viki
Copeland dated May 15, 2002
(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.
Action:
To accept the donation of $400 from Jean Lombardo to
be used for promotional materials for the City's Street
Safety Program.
Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Dunbabin. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
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Recommendation to receive and file
action minutes from the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory
Commission meeting of May 7, 2002
(PDF file)
.
Action:
To receive and file the action minutes from the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission
meeting of May 7, 2002.
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Recommendation to approve request from the Dig
for Kids Foundation and So. Cal. Foundation for
Children, both Hermosa Beach based non-profit
organizations, to conduct a Beach Volleyball Tournament
on the North side of the Pier, Saturday, July 27th,
2002 from 9am to 5pm; waive the participant/spectator
fees; and, approve the event contract.
Memorandum from Community Resources
Director Mary Rooney dated May 13, 2002
(PDF file)
.
Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to:
- Approve the request from the Dig for Kids
Foundation and Southern California Foundation for
Children, both Hermosa Beach based non-profit
organizations, to conduct a Beach Volleyball
Tournament on the north side of the Pier, Saturday,
July 27, 2002 from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.;
- Waive the participant/spectator fees; and
- Approve the event contract
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Recommendation to accept the $40,000 donation
from the Mervyn's Beach Bash event to fund the
following programs: Skate Park staffing-$10,000;
Hermosa Beach Education Foundation-$10,000; Teen Center
(climbing wall)-$10,000; and, Hermosa Beach Community
Picnic-$10,000.
Memorandum from Community Resources
Director Mary Rooney dated May 13, 2002
(PDF file)
.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by
Councilmember Yoon for separate discussion later in the
meeting.
Community Resources Director Rooney responded to
Council questions.
Action:
To accept the $40,000 donation from the Mervyn's Beach
Bash event to fund the following programs:
- Skate Park staffing $10,000
- Hermosa Beach Education Foundation $10,000
- Teen Center (climbing wall) $10,000
- Hermosa Beach Community Picnic $10,000
Motion Yoon, second Edgerton. The motion carried by
a unanimous vote.
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Recommendation to approve the Cooperation
Agreement with the Los Angeles County Community
Development Commission to continue funding the projects
to remove architectural barriers to the disabled at
public facilities and authorize the City Manager to
execute the Cooperation Agreement.
Memorandum from Community Development
Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 9, 2002
(PDF file)
.
Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to:
- Approve the Cooperation Agreement with the Los
Angeles County Community Development Commission to
continue funding the projects to remove architectural
barriers to the disabled at public facilities;
and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the
Cooperation Agreement.
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Recommendation to receive and file
action minutes from the Planning
Commission meeting of May 21, 2002
(PDF file)
.
Action:
To receive and file action minutes from the Planning
Commission meeting of May 21, 2002.
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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving
Final Map #26019 for a 3-unit condominium project at
506 11th Street.
Memorandum from Community Development
Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 21, 2002
(PDF file)
.
Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to adopt
Resolution No. 02-6197, entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF
FINAL PARCEL MAP #26019 FOR A THREE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM
PROJECT LOCATED AT 506 11TH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA."
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Recommendation to receive and file Project
Status Report.
Memorandum from Public Works Director
Harold Williams dated May 16, 2002
(PDF file)
.
Action:
To receive and file the status report on capital
improvement projects that are either under design or
construction.
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Recommendation to approve a proposal for third
party administration of the City's general liability
claims submitted by the firm of Colen & Lee and
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a
contract for a three year term commencing July 1, 2002
with an option to negotiate a two year extension based
on performance.
Memorandum from Personnel
Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated May 22,
2002
(PDF file)
.
Action:
To approve a proposal for third party administration
of the City's general liability claims submitted by the
firm of Colen & Lee and authorize the City Manager
to negotiate and execute a contract for a three year
term commencing July 1, 2002 with an option to
negotiate a two year extension based on performance, as
recommended by staff.
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Recommendation to receive and file the
action minutes of
the Public Works Commission meeting of May 15,
2002
.
Action:
To receive and file the action minutes of the Public
Works Commission meeting of May 15, 2002
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Recommendation to approve Supplemental
Agreement No. 1 between the City and Mariposa
Horticultural Enterprises for $3,850.00; authorize the
City Manager and the Director of Public Works/City
Engineer to execute agreement; and, authorize the
Director of Public Works to make minor changes as
necessary within a contingency of $500.00.
Memorandum from Public Works Director
Harold Williams dated May 21, 2002
(PDF file)
.
Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to:
- Approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 between the
City and Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises for
$3,850;
- Authorize the City Manager and the Director of
Public Works/City Engineer to execute agreement;
and
- Authorize the Director of Public Works to make
minor changes as necessary within a contingency of
$500.
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CONSENT ORDINANCES
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ORDINANCE NO. 02-1220-U - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
PROHIBITING PARTIES ADVERTISED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.
(PDF File)
For adoption.
Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine
Doerfling dated May 23, 2002.
(PDF File)
City Clerk Doerfling presented the urgency ordinance
for waiver of full reading and adoption.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item
was:
- Shirley Cassell
- - Hermosa Beach, said she opposed the large
parties but questioned how a the placement of a
newspaper ad could be considered against the law;
expressed concern about violating rights and the risk
to the City of law suits.
City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council
questions
Action:
To waive full reading and adopt urgency Ordinance
No. 02-1220-U
, as presented.
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Edgerton, Keegan, Reviczky, Mayor Dunbabin
Noes: Yoon
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 02-1220 - "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
PROHIBITING PARTIES ADVERTISED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE.
(PDF File)
For adoption.
Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine
Doerfling dated May 22, 2002.
(PDF File)
City Clerk Doerfling said this ordinance had been
introduced at the meeting of May 14 by a 4:1 vote, with
Councilmember Yoon dissenting, and was presented this
evening for waiver of full reading and adoption.
Action:
To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 02-1220
, as presented.
Motion Reviczky, second Keegan. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Edgerton, Keegan, Reviczky, Mayor Dunbabin
Noes: Yoon
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
Item 2(e and (h) 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 - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.
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REVIEW AND RECONSIDER OF PRECISE DEVELOPMENT
PLAN AND PARKING PLAN FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING
RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER TO ACCOMMODATE OFFICES,
A HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUB, AND RETAIL USES AND A
VARIANCE TO THE 35' HEIGHT LIMIT TO ENCLOSE EXISTING
DECK AREAS TO MATCH THE HEIGHT OF THE EXISTING ROOF,
AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AT 1605 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, HERMOSA PAVILION.
(Continued from meeting of April 9, 2002).
Memorandum from Community Development
Director Sol Blumenfeld
(PDF File)
. Supplemental resolution received May 28, 2002.
Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented
the staff report, referred to a revised plan submitted
tonight, and responded to Council questions. City
Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council
questions.
The public hearing opened at 8:10 P.M. As no one
came forward to address the Council, the public hearing
closed at 8:10 P.M.
Proposed Action:
To adopt the
draft resolution
(PDF File)
pending the Traffic Engineer's review and approval of
the applicant's new submittal with regard to the shared
parking analysis.
Motion Edgerton, second Yoon. The motion was
subsequently withdrawn.
Action:
To continue the item to the next meeting of June 11,
2002, with direction to staff and the City's Traffic
Engineer to review the potential parking impacts of the
revisions submitted this evening by the applicant
concerning the allocation of uses within the building
and, if satisfactory, to bring back for Council
consideration a resolution that includes the following
condition amendments: (1) page 3, Section 3a, change to
read "tandem spaces shall be assigned", rather than
"may be assigned"; and (2) page 3, Section 3b, change
to require a six month review and then annual reviews
thereafter.
Motion Reviczky, second Yoon. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
Councilmember Reviczky requested that staff bring
back as a separate item the issue of traffic control at
16th Street and Valley Drive, as he now preferred a
stop sign rather than traffic signal. City Manager
Burrell said staff would bring the item back as a
separate agenda item.
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The meeting recessed at 8:23 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 8:50 P.M.
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APPLICANT APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
DECISION TO DENY A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR
AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 1100 THE STRAND, "SCOTTY'S",
AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE
DECLARATION. (THE REQUESTED AMENDMENTS WERE FOR ON-SALE
GENERAL ALCOHOL; TO ADD BAR SEATING IN THE PATIO AREA;
TO ADD AMPLIFIED LIVE ENTERTAINMENT; A TAKE-OUT FOOD
SERVICE WINDOW; AND 24-HOUR OPERATION.) THE APPLICANT'S
APPEAL INCLUDES PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO THE INITIAL
REQUEST TO LIMIT HOURS OF OPERATION TO BETWEEN 6:00
A.M. AND 2:00 A.M., TO LIMIT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TO
NON-AMPLIFIED, AND TO REDUCE THE BAR SEATING
AREA.
Letter from Patrick Killen dated May 20, 2002
requesting a continuance to the City Council meeting of
July 23, 2002.
Action:
To continue the public hearing to the meeting of July
23, 2002, as requested by the applicant.
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REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MINOR
AMENDMENT TO CHANGE HOURS OF OPERATION OF AN EXISTING
MARKET WITH OFF-SALE BEER AND WINE FROM 7:00 A.M. TO
10:00 P.M. TO 8:00 A.M. TO 12 MIDNIGHT SUNDAY THROUGH
THURSDAY, AND TO 2:00 A.M. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT 205
PIER AVENUE, ALTA-DENA DRIVE-IN DAIRY.
Memorandum from Community Development
Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 21, 2002
(PDF File)
.
Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented
the staff report and responded to Council
questions.
The public hearing opened at 8:55 P.M. Coming
forward to address the Council at this time were:
- Rick Koenig
- - Hermosa Beach, spoke in favor of extended
hours, saying it would be a convenience, not a public
nuisance in any way; said he was speaking for himself
as well as several of his neighbors, who unanimously
supported the request at a recent neighborhood
gathering;
- Terri Lynn Klinger - Hermosa Beach, spoke in
opposition to a 2 A.M. closure; said she was
constantly cleaning up beer and wine bottles and
other trash; said extending the hours would create
more problems for the area residents;
- Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, said there was too
much alcohol in the downtown; said there were empty
beer bottles and cans sitting on bus benches,
electrical boxes etc., which must be coming from the
area liquor stores late at night; suggested requiring
the earlier closure of all other liquor stores to 11
P.M. on weekdays;
- Victor Winek - Hermosa Beach, spoke in support of
the request; said the issue was to extend the hours
of a little market, not to grant a liquor license;
said this was a convenience store, not a liquor
store; urged approval of the request; and
- Won Sam - business owner/applicant, said he was
proud to be in the community and was requesting the
extension of hours due to financial concerns.
The public hearing closed at 9:03 P.M.
Proposed Action:
To adopt the
draft resolution
(PDF File)
sustaining the Planning Commission's approval of
changing the hours of an existing market with off-sale
beer and wine from 8A.M. to midnight Sunday through
Thursday and to 2 A.M. Friday and Saturday.
Motion Edgerton, second Yoon. The motion failed, due to
the dissenting votes of Keegan, Reviczky and Mayor
Dunbabin.
Action:
To approve an extension of hours, from 6 A.M. to 11
P.M. Sunday through Thursday and from 6 A.M. to 12
midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Motion Keegan, second Edgerton. The motion carried,
noting the dissenting vote of Mayor Dunbabin.
A resolution reflecting the above action will be
brought back at the next meeting of June 11 for
adoption.
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REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
AMENDMENT TO ALLOW ON-SALE GENERAL ALCOHOL AT 142
PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, THE PITCHER HOUSE.
Memorandum from Community Development
Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 15, 2002
(PDF File)
. Five supplemental letters received May 28, 2002 from
Sandra Canter, Tom Costales, Michael and Cheryl
DeMucci, Eleanor Downs, and Judith and Phillip Metzen.
Supplemental information from the Community Development
Department received this evening.
Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented
the staff report and responded to Council questions,
noting a lack of compliance with conditions 4 and 5 of
the existing conditional use permit. City Attorney
Jenkins responded to Council questions. Police Chief
Lavin also responded to Council questions, saying the
establishment was not a problem location for the Police
Department.
The public hearing opened at 9:32 P.M. Coming
forward to address the Council at this time were:
- Sandy Canter
- - Hermosa Beach, said she just bought her home
and expressed concerns about limited food service,
lack of parking, wrong-way drivers, and her fear of
walking past the business at night,
- Judith Metzen
- - Hermosa Beach, said she moved into the area a
year ago and has had to call the police to complain
about the loud noise, said she has picked up beer
bottles in the neighborhood; expressed concerns about
the wrong-way drivers and urged denial of the
request;
- Barbara Elman
- - Hermosa Beach, questioned why the business was
still not in compliance with the current conditional
use permit (CUP); requested a moratorium on CUP
amendments and better monitoring of existing
ones;
- Piper Layton
- - Hermosa Beach, said moved into the neighborhood
about a month and a half ago and had not been advised
by the landlord of how loud the music was; expressed
concern about beer bottles in the neighborhood,
wrong-way drivers, and noise;
- Name indistinct
- - Hermosa Beach, said he also was new to the
neighborhood; urged denial of the request, saying it
would have an adverse impact on the residents;
- No name given
- - Hermosa Beach, said he was an 11-year resident
and patron of the Pitcher House, noting that it had a
fully operational kitchen and served good food; said
the property values continue to rise, there was no
safety problem, and the establishment had existed for
more than 50 years; said he saw no difference with
the service of been or general alcohol, noting that
patrons have to go elsewhere for mixed drinks; said
the new owner took over in 1996 and has improved the
building;
- Gary Cullen
- - applicant, said he had been the owner for seven
years of the Pitcher House, which has existed for 53
years, and that his customers want mixed drinks; said
the current air conditioning system was being
upgraded and the door and window were kept closed
when the band played; said they took sound readings
from four locations each of the three nights a week
that the bands played, and that the readings were
always less than the noise from the cars driving on
the highway; said he was trying to be a good
neighbor;
- Pat Irvin
- - Hermosa Beach, said the owner had done a good
job of cleaning up; said the business was an
institution with a lot of history on the walls; said
the owner would take care of the air conditioning and
cut down the noise; urged approval of the request;
and
- Stan Canter
- - Hermosa Beach, said it would be unconscionable
to grant this request after denying the extended
hours requested by Alta Dena.
The public hearing closed at 9:55 P.M.
Proposed Action:
To adopt the
draft resolution
(PDF File)
sustaining the Planning Commission's approval to allow
on-sale general alcohol at the Pitcher House, subject
to the owner bringing all CUP conditions into full
compliance first.
Motion Keegan, second Edgerton. The motion was
subsequently withdrawn.
Action:
To deny without prejudice the requested conditional
use permit amendment.
Motion Yoon, second Reviczky. The motion carried,
noting the dissenting vote of Edgerton.
A resolution reflecting the above action will be
brought back at the next meeting of June 11 for
adoption.
Councilmember Yoon requested that staff not present
the Council with amendments to conditional use permits
that are out compliance. So ordered.
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At 10:10 P.M., the order of the agenda returned to item
3.
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
NONE
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
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MASTER PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING SERVICES FOR
CITY YARD.
Memorandum from City Manager Stephen
Burrell dated May 23, 2002
(PDF File)
.
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and
responded to Council questions.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item
was:
- Jim Lissner
- - Hermosa Beach, spoke to the issue, noting the
proposed gym was contingent upon the passage of a
bond measure.
Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to authorize the
City Manager to execute an agreement with Dougherty and
Dougherty Architects, sharing the cost with the School
District, to complete a study of the feasibility of
jointly using the City Yard with the School District.
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
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Request from Councilmember Reviczky to direct
staff to prepare a response to the memorandum from
Southern California Edison regarding a proposed rate
change (Application 02-05-004).
Councilmember Reviczky presented the staff report
and responded to Council questions.
Action:
To direct staff to prepare a letter of opposition to
Edison's proposed rate change.
Motion Reviczky, second Yoon. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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Request from Councilmember Yoon to direct
staff to report back on a program to set up separate
neighborhood parking areas with parking permits for
the residents of these areas and study alternatives
to enable residents to park downtown infinite hours
in restricted spaces.
Councilmember Yoon spoke to his request. Coming
forward to address the Council on this issue was:
- Shirley Cassell
- - Hermosa Beach, said permit-parking areas should
allow public use only until 6 P.M., not 10 P.M., so
residents have a place to park when they come home
from work.
City Manager Burrell responded to Council
questions.
Action:
To direct staff to report on the possible
implementation of a citywide residential parking
program, with the establishment of a process that would
allow residents to apply for the set-up of separate
neighborhood parking areas.
Motion Yoon, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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Request from Councilmember Yoon to direct
staff to report back on the feasibility of publishing
an agenda summary in the Easy Reader prior to each
City Council meeting. The summary would include
Public Hearings and Municipal Matters.
Councilmember Yoon spoke to his request, noting that
the Beach Reporter performed the service to Manhattan
Beach.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item
was:
- Jim Lissner
- - Hermosa Beach, suggested that the City check
with other newspapers to get the best price if it
cannot be done for free; also supported putting the
agenda on Channel 8.
Action:
To direct staff to report back on the feasibility of
publishing in the newspaper and televising on Channel 8
an agenda summary prior to each meeting, including a
cost benefit analysis.
Motion Yoon, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
City Attorney Jenkins requested that the Council add to
the closed session agenda an item requesting the City to
participate by way of a "friend of the court brief" in a
case entitled Levy v. City of Santa Monica.
Action:
To add the above-noted item to the closed session based on
the findings that the issue arose after the posting of the
agenda and required immediate action.
Motion Reviczky, second Keegan. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN
CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:
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MINUTES:
Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on May
14, 2002.
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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)
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Name of Case:
City of Hermosa Beach v. City of Redondo Beach
Case Number:
BS075570
Friend of the Court Brief (Item added above to the
agenda)
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Name of Case:
Levy v. City of Santa Monica
(request for City's participation)
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Title:
City Manager
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at the hour
of 10:48 P.M. to a closed session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:53 P.M. At the
hour of 11:25 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 Jane Turner and Norma
Goldbach on Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at the hour of 11:26 P.M. to
the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at the hour of
7:10 P.M.
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