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City Council Minutes June 10, 2003
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at the hour of 7:11 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jennifer Bowler
ROLL CALL
Present: Dunbabin, Keegan, Reviczky, Yoon, Mayor Edgerton
Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Yoon said that his regular Monday office hours for next week would have to be rescheduled for Friday because of business travel. He then congratulated the AVP Hermosa Beach Open winners, especially Scott Ayakatubby of Hermosa Beach.
Councilmember Dunbabin also congratulated women Hermosans McPeak and Young, who took second place in the AVP Hermosa Beach Open.
Mayor Edgerton said the Beach Bash was a great athletic event catering more to families, particular children, than any other event in the City. Noting this was his last full meeting presiding as mayor, he said he had enjoyed his third term as mayor.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MAY 27, 2003: NO REPORTABLE ACTIONS.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
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ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
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Letter from John Bowler requesting that the City Council instruct the City Clerk to include an advisory measure on the upcoming November ballot regarding the construction of a separate bike path west of the Strand wall.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:
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John Bowler
- - Hermosa Beach, gave history of the concept since 1993, including an investigation determining that the City does have a legal right to build this extra beach path; asked the Council to consider putting this issue on the ballot; and,
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John Hales
- - Hermosa Beach, said that there had been debates in the past and that the same arguments would come up again.
Action: To agendize for Council consideration on July 8 the request to place on the November ballot an advisory measure concerning the construction of a separate bike path west of the Strand wall.
Motion Mayor Edgerton, second Reviczky.
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Letter from Roger Bacon requesting changes in the banner sign regulations.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:
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Roger Bacon
- - Hermosa Beach, thanked City Clerk Elaine Doerfling and George Barks of the Sister Cities Association and local businesses for the collection of funds for 17-year old Miriam Murillo (former Loreto exchange student undergoing extensive surgery); thanked Community Resources staff member Lisa Lynn for her assistance with the Surfers' Walk of Fame and making sure there was a guard posted at the Ralph's shopping center during the enjoyable Beach bash; noted that during the Beach Bash, signs advertising car sales obstructed the corner of Aviation and Pacific Coast Highway.
Action: To agendize the request to discuss changes in the banner sign regulations.
Motion Mayor Edgerton, second Keegan.
Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:
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Roy Fulwider
- - Hermosa Beach, objected to the illegal parking of cabs and the drivers' rude refusal to move (City Manager Burrell said the upcoming starter program will provide a different location for cab parking, compliance will be enforced, and inappropriate cab driver behavior should be reported to the City by providing the name of the cab company and either the cab number, permit number, or license plate number);
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Betty Ryan
- - Hermosa Beach, thanked the Council for replacing the stove at the Clark Building; requested a higher priority for the repair of 20th Street, providing a petition and photographs to support her request (Mayor Edgerton advised her that the Public Works Commission rates all City streets each September and her street would be re-examined at that time);
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Charles Livergood
- - Hermosa Beach, said heavy construction trucks and sinking patches by the Gas Company after their excavation had resulted in a very bad condition of 20th Street; and
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Jack Janken
- - Hermosa Beach, discussed potholes caused by the Gas Company; questioned the priorities of streets chosen to be repaired; asked if the Council would consider putting a bond issue before voters to provide funds for a more comprehensive street repair program.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (m), with the exception of the following items, which were removed for discussion in item 4, but are shown in order for clarity: (d) Reviczky, (g) Dunbabin, (k) Keegan, and (l) Yoon.
Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
At 8:00 p.m., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing items 5(a).
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Recommendation to approve the following minutes:
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Minutes of the Regular meeting held on May 27, 2003;
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Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on May 29, 2003.
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Recommendation to ratify check register Nos. 33112 through 33173 and to approve the cancellatuion of check Nos. 33098 and 32212 as recommended by the City Treasurer.
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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 accept donations of $250 from the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club to be used for the Tree Lighting Ceremony; $150 from the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach to be used for the Eggstravaganza event; $650 from Hawthorne Savings to be used for the Eggstravaganza event; $250 from the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Foundation to be used for the Eggstravaganza event; and, $500 from Consolidated Disposal Service to be used for the Eggstravaganza event. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 2, 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 donors.
Action: To accept the following donations to the City:
- $250 from Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Foundation for tree lighting ceremony
- $150 from Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach for Eggstravaganza event
- $650 from Hawthorne Savings for Eggstravaganza event
- $250 from Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Foundation for Eggstravaganza event
- $500 from Consolidated Disposal Service for Eggstravaganza event
Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of May 28, 2003.
Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of May 28, 2003.
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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #26219 for a 2?unit condominium project at 222 Culper Court. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 3, 2003 (PDF File).
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 03-6263, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #26219 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 222 CULPER COURT, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA."
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Recommendation to approve a Professional Services Agreement for construction management services between the City of Hermosa Beach and the consulting firm to be confirmed along with the contract amount in supplemental information issued on June 9, 2003; authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary not to exceed 20% of the contract amount. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated June 6, 2003 (PDF File).
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting.
Public Works Director Morgan and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:
- Approve a Professional Services Agreement for construction management services for Project No. CIP 00-630 Pier Renovation - Phase III between the City of Hermosa Beach and the consulting firm to be confirmed along with the contract amount in supplemental information issued on June 9, 2003;
- Authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and
- Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary not to exceed 20% of the contract amount.
Motion Dunbabin, second Mayor Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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Recommendation to adopt a resolution, which, consistent with past policy, establishes a 200-word limit and requires candidates to pay all associated costs with regard to candidates statements for the November 4, 2003 General Municipal Election. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 2, 2003 (PDF File).
Action: To approve the recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 03-6264, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2003."
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Recommendation to deny the following claims and refer them to the City's Liability Claims Administrator. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated June 4, 2003 (PDF File).
| Claimant: | Evans, Lynn |
| Date of Loss: | 03-30-03 |
| Date Filed: | 05-22-03 |
| Claimant: | Moriarty, Myhanh |
| Date of Loss: | 03-15-03 |
| Date Filed: | 05-27-03 |
| Claimant: | Skelton, Bessie |
| Date of Loss: | 05-30-03 |
| Date Filed: | 06-02-03 |
Action: To deny the above-noted claims and refer them to the City's Liability Claims Administrator, as recommended by staff.
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Recommendation to accept the State Domestic Preparedness Equipment Program payment of $4,562.38 from the Office of Justice Programs Equipment Grant Claims and to approve the appropriation of same for the purchase of Personal Disometry Radiological Monitors. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated June 4, 2003 (PDF File).
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:
- Accept the State Domestic Preparedness Equipment Program payment of $4,562.38 from the Office of Justice Programs Equipment Grant Claims; and
- Approve the appropriation of same amount for the purchase of Personal Disometry Radiological Monitors.
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Recommendation to approve the purchase of 200 trash and 200 recycle containers from Quick Crete Products Corp. in the amount of $128,036.50; approve the appropriation of $128,036.50 from the AB939 Fund, which has been accumulated for this purpose; and, direct staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated June 2, 2003 (PDF File). Supplemental memorandum from Public Works Director Morgan dated June 5, 2003.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Keegan for separate discussion later in the meeting.
Public Works Director Morgan and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:
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Ed Dixon
- - Universal Pre-Cast, said he was the apparent low bidder but was deemed to be non-responsive because he did not submit a full-sized mockup, a mold for the inner liner of the container, which would have cost about $20,000; said staff had suggested he submit a letter explaining why he did not submit this mockup in order to have the requirement waived; noted that Quick Crete already had the mold;
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Rick Crook
- - Quick-Crete, said they did provide the full-size mockup; said they invested a lot of time in providing a qualified bid, going to their vendors to bring the cost down; said the cost of $20,000 for the mold was exaggerated.
Action: To direct staff to re-bid the containers, removing the requirement for full-size mockups, but with language to insure that the City receives a sample from the low bidder prior to Council approval of the purchase.
Motion Mayor Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Keegan and Dunbabin.
At 11:10 p.m., the order of the agenda was returned to items 2(d), 2(g), 2(l), and 3(a)
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Recommendation to adopt resolutions approving the Engineer's Report for Hermosa Beach Landscaping & Street Lighting District 2003?2004 ("District") made pursuant to the requirements of Resolution No. 03-6257 and declaring the City Council's intention to order certain improvements and to levy and collect assessments within the District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; and setting June 24, 2003, to accept public input on the matter of the proposed assessment. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated June 3, 2003 (PDF File).
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Yoon for separate discussion later in the meeting.
Public Works Director Morgan and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt the following resolutions:
- Resolution No. 03-6270, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2003-2004";
- Resolution No. 03-6271, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2003-2004 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2003 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2004, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING IN RELATION THERETO."
Motion Yoon, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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Recommendation to waive building permit fees for the Child Safe Program located at 1083 10th Street. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 5, 2003 (PDF File).
Action: To waive building permit fees for the Child Safe Program located at 1083 10th Street, as recommended by staff.
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CONSENT ORDINANCES
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ORDINANCE NO. 03-1230 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AMENDING SECTION 12.28.010 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE CITY." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 4, 2003 (PDF File).
City Clerk Doerfling presented the report, noting that the ordinance had been introduced at the meeting of May 27, 2003 by a unanimous vote.
City Manager Burrell said the ordinance, as introduced, should be revised to increase the number of people allowed to gather at the beach without a permit, noting that 25 was not practical for the beach. City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council questions.
Action: To amend the ordinance to require a permit for beach gatherings of groups of 200 or more people, retaining the 25-person limit for other public areas, to waive full reading, and reintroduce revised Ordinance No. 03-1230, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 12.28.010 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE CITY."
Motion Mayor Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
At 11:25 p.m., the order of the agenda returned to item 6(a) and then the remainder of the agenda in order.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2(d), (g), (k) and (l) 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
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2003-2004 BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
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ADOPTION OF 2003-2004 BUDGET. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 4, 2003 (PDF File). Supplemental information from Community Resources received June 10, 2003.
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ADOPTION OF 2003-2004 APPROPRIATION LIMIT. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 4, 2003 (PDF File).
Finance Director Copeland presented the staff report, noted that a corrected sheet of expenditures had been presented to the Council prior to the meeting, and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions, noted that a request for funding had been received by the Historical Society at the April 22 Council meeting, which would be added to the discussion.
The public hearing opened at 8:08 p.m.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:
- John Hales
- - Board of Directors, Hermosa Beach Historical Society, said that more room had been made available for the Historical Society Museum and a request had been submitted to the City Council in April 2003 for a donation of $8,000; said a recent fundraiser produced $6,000 and the Society's Fiesta booth had raised $2,000;
- Rick Koenig
- - Vice President of the Hermosa Beach Historical Society said that funds were needed for display and shelves, etc., to renovate an area not used for 30 years and requested that the City Council approve a donation of $8,000 as "unofficial" matching funds for the money raised by the Society;
- Pete Tucker
- - Hermosa Beach, suggested the following budget cuts: that bee removal be paid for by private parties, as in most cities; that Hermosa Beach combine with Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach for the preparation of a joint water quality report; that the tractor on the beach be used or disposed of; that CIP funds be diverted to more critical projects; that construction of the parking structure be postponed and funds used elsewhere; that Fire Station renovation and Police Department improvements be postponed;
- Steve Francis
- - Hermosa Beach, Parks & Recreation Commissioner, requested that the Council reinstate the $4,108 in the budget for the Community picnic; explained the origin of the picnic as a resident event; said the money had been donated by Mervyn's for the first two years and that $4,108 had been saved from the second year to provide for the third and perhaps final year of the picnic if it did not draw at least 1200 attendees; and
- Howard Fishman
- - Hermosa Beach, Parks & Recreation Commission, requested that the Council reinstate $3,108 of the $4,108 line item for the picnic, with the remaining $1,000 allocated for the dedication of Valley Park as suggested by the Council; said this was not a request for new money but rather money which had been saved from the Mervyn's donation earmarked for the community picnic; said $4,000 would be needed for this year's picnic but expressed confidence that $1,000 could be made up by donations; said if the picnic did not generate sufficient attendance, the picnic committee would brainstorm to come up with a new resident event and return to Council for guidelines.
The public hearing closed at 8:32 p.m.
At 8:32 p.m., Councilmember Dunbabin stepped down from the dais and left the Council Chambers due to a potential conflict of interest because she lives on Myrtle Avenue, one of the streets proposed for repair as part of the CIP 02-198 project.
Action: To approve CIP 02-198 for $863,100.
Motion Reviczky, second Keegan. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilmember Dunbabin.
At 8:34 p.m., Councilmember Dunbabin returned to the dais.
Action: To transfer the projected savings for year-end 2002-03 with one-third each to the Contingency Fund, Capital Improvement Fund and Insurance Fund, and no savings going to the Equipment Replacement Fund.
Motion Keegan, second Yoon. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Reviczky, who said his concern was one of timing, since the impact of the State budget crisis is not yet known.
Action: To direct staff to come back with fee changes for encroachments, based on utilization of space, location, and intensity of use.
Motion Keegan, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Action: To direct staff to look into unauthorized encroachments and come back with changes to ensure all fees are received.
Motion Keegan, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Action: To allocate $1,000 of the $4,108 previously designated for the Community Picnic for the Valley Park Opening Ceremony, and to designate the balance of $3,108 for the Community Picnic on September 21, since that money had been saved from last year's picnic.
Motion Dunbabin, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Yoon. (Councilmembers Dunbabin and Reviczky each contributed $100 toward holding the Community Picnic.)
Action: To retain funding in the budget for the St. Patrick's Day Parade and the New Year's Eve celebration at Pier Plaza with Council consideration of the events on a case-by-case basis as they come up.
Motion Keegan, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Yoon and Dunbabin, who preferred that the events be funded by private sponsors and/or donations.
Action: To delete the replacement of two laptop computers for $5,000 and to eliminate the future purchases of Council laptop computers.
Motion Keegan, second Yoon. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Reviczky.
Action: To approve the scheduling of a public hearing on the possibility of placing parking meters on Upper Pier Avenue and direct staff to contact the property owners concerning the possible installation of parking meters in the lower Von's lot, and consideration of a 50/50 split with the church on 16th Street if parking meters were allowed to be placed in their parking lot.
Motion Keegan, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Action: To provide more funding in the budget to continue street paving.
Motion Keegan, second Mayor Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 03-6265, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING PARKING METER RATES."
Motion Yoon, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Reviczky and Mayor Edgerton.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 03-6266, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING PARKING VIOLATION PENALTIES," as recommended by staff, with the exception of street sweeping violations, which would remain at $25.
Motion Keegan, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Mayor Edgerton.
Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 03-6267, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING PARKING LOT/PARKING STRUCTURE RATES."
Motion Mayor Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Reviczky.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve all contracts for services budgeted in the 2003-04 Budget.
Motion Keegan second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Action: To direct staff to suspend all non-essential purchasing of equipment, including vehicles, except for Fire Department ambulances, until the impact is known from the State budget crisis.
Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Keegan and Yoon.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 03-6268, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004."
Motion Keegan, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Mayor Edgerton, who stated that he did not wish to balance the budget by raising parking meter fees and parking fines.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 03-6269, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004."
Motion Reviczky, second Yoon. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Action: To direct staff to agendize the request by the Hermosa Beach Historical Society for $8,000 at a future meeting for Council consideration, with a report on possible funding sources.
Motion Yoon, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
The meeting recessed at 10:00 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 10:16 p.m., at which time the order of the agenda was suspended to go to item 7(f).
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
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CALLING, GIVING NOTICE AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION AND CERTAIN OTHER RESOLUTIONS NECESSARY FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 4, 2003. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 2, 2003 (PDF File).
City Clerk Doerfling presented the report and responded to Council questions.
Action: To approve the recommendation to adopt the following resolutions:
- Resolution No. 03-6272, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2003, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES";
- Resolution No. 03-6273, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2003, WITH THE UDEL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE";
- Resolution No. 03-6274, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE COMPENSATION TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY CLERK FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 4, 2003"; and
- Resolution No. 03-6275, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES IN THE EVENT OF A TIE VOTE AT A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 4, 2003."
Motion Mayor Edgerton, second Yoon. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
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SCHEDULE DATE OF SPECIAL MEETING WITH PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2003 AT 7:00PM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 3, 2003 (PDF File).
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Action: It was the consensus of the Council to schedule a meeting with the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission on Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH SUPPORTING THE STATEWIDE ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODES PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODES COUNCIL. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 3, 2003 (PDF File).
City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 03-6276, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH SUPPORTING THE STATEWIDE ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODES PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL."
Motion Mayor Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Reviczky.
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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 4, 2003 (PDF File).
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 03-6277, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE RETENTION AND MODERNIZATION OF THE LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE."
Motion Mayor Edgerton, second Keegan. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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VALLEY PARK OPENING CEREMONY - SATURDAY, JULY 12, 2003 AT 11:00AM - INFORMATIONAL ITEM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 5, 2003 (PDF File).
Action: General direction was given to staff to monitor the establishment of the grass and advise Council if the date of the opening ceremony needs to be changed from July 12, 2003.
Motion Mayor Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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REQUEST TO USE LOT B BY GALLERY "C" ON SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2003 FROM 7:00PM TO 12:00AM FOR CHARITY EVENT OPENING. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 5, 2003 (PDF File).
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Action: To allow the use of Lot B by Gallery "C" for a charity event opening on June 28, 2003 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., as recommended by staff, and to set a policy to not allow weekend use of this parking lot in the future for these types of events.
Motion Keegan, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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WAVE PROGRAM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 5, 2003 (PDF File). Supplemental staff report and related material received June 10, 2003.
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:
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Terisa Price
- - Transit Manager for the City of Redondo Beach, spoke to the requested extension and responded to Council questions.
Proposed Action: To extend the agreement for 18 months, as requested.
Motion Keegan second Mayor Edgerton. A substitute motion replaced this motion.
Action: To authorize staff to continue with the agreement on a month-to-month basis, with direction to staff to schedule a separate meeting for further discussion of this item and to provide a copy of Manhattan Beach's program.
Motion Yoon, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Keegan.
At 10:45 p.m., the order of the agenda was suspended to 2(k)
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
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BOARD/COMMISSIONS EXPIRATION OF TERMS - APPOINT PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICANTS, Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 29, 2003 (PDF File).
City Clerk Doerfling presented the report and responded to Council questions.
Action: To appoint Sam Perrotti to the Planning Commission effective July 1, 2003 for a four-year term ending June 30, 2007.
Motion Mayor Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried.
Action: To appoint Peter Hoffman to the Planning Commission effective July 1, 2003 for a four-year term ending June 30, 2007.
Motion Mayor Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried.
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VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - EXPIRATION OF TERMS - PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 4, 2003 (PDF File).
City Clerk Doerfling presented the report and responded to Council questions.
Action: It was the consensus of the Council to schedule applicant interviews for July 8, 2003, at 6:00 p.m.
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OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
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Request from Councilmember Dunbabin to discuss new street signs and down directed shielded street lights.
Councilmember Dunbabin spoke to her request.
City Manager Burrell said that he would ask Edison to make sure all streetlights are down directed.
Action: To establish a subcommittee of Councilmember Dunbabin and Mayor Edgerton to report back to the Council with a cost to replace all street signs and then refer to the Public Works Commission for further study.
Motion Dunbabin, second Yoon. 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 27, 2003.
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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)
- Name of Case: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach
Case Number: BC172546
- Name of Case: City of Hermosa Beach v. City of Redondo Beach
Case Number: BS075570
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54957.6
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City Negotiator: | Stephen Burrell |
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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, June 10, 2003, at the hour of 11:45 p.m. to a closed session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The Closed Session convened at the hour of 11:55 p.m. At the hour of 12:20 a.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 on Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at the hour of 12:21 a.m. to the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at the hour of 7:10 p.m.
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