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City Council Minutes June 11, 2002 - Hermosa
Beach
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday,
June 11, 2002, at the hour of 7:13 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- Boy Scout Troop 860 member
ROLL CALL:
Present: Edgerton, Keegan, Reviczky, Yoon, Mayor Dunbabin
Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Mayor Dunbabin reminded residents of the City's leash law
and said pet owners would be cited for walking their dogs off
leash, noting that dogs were never permitted on the beach. She
confirmed that all of the beach volleyball posts were public.
She then announced a reception honoring Thelma Greenwald on
Friday, June 14, from 5 to 8 P.M., at Einstein's Restaurant at
$50 per person, with $25 going toward membership to the Hermosa
Arts Foundation, noting that this would be the kick-off event
for the June 16 Arts Foundation telethon, which would be
televised on Channel 10 from 3 to 9 P.M.
Councilmember Edgerton commented on the success of the Beach
Bash, noting it was the right size this time and calling it the
best one so far. He said the Hermosa Beach Open men's finals
and women's finals were exceptional. Councilmember Yoon added
that more than 40 Hermosa Beach children participated at the
event.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MAY 28,
2002:
No reportable actions.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
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ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were no written communications. Coming forward to
address the Council at this time were:
- Pete Tucker
- - Hermosa Beach, spoke of the Beach Cities Health
District proposal to buy the Sunrise assisted living
facility and questioned how they could afford to buy land
after claiming a lack of funds; suggested hiring a Public
Works staff member to handle capital improvement projects
and spoke of the need for extra City firefighters; said
there should be a master plan for the future remodeling
of the Fire Station, noting that the Police Department
needed a larger facility (Councilmember Reviczky said a
Police and Fire master plan study was underway);
- Albert Roman
- - said he was a practitioner of Falun Gong, a Chinese
exercise and meditation practice, and invited everyone to
join him to learn about it on Saturday mornings near the
Hermosa Beach Pier;
- Daniel Marinelli
- - Hermosa Beach, said he spoke in support of the
Beach Bash at the previous meeting and commented on the
success of this year's event, thanking the City Council
and Community Resources Director Mary Rooney; and
- Jim Lissner
- - Hermosa Beach, said the School Board meeting would
be shown live on Channel 8; displayed empty liquor
bottles he collected Saturday night; commented on the
Beach Bash event.
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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, (f) Yoon, (i) Mayor
Dunbabin, (k) Edgerton, and (m) Mayor Dunbabin.
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
At 7:37 P.M. the order of the agenda was suspended to
move to the public hearings, starting with item 5.e.
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Recommendation to approve
minutes of the
regular meeting of the City Council held on May 14,
2002
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Action:
To approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the
City Council held on May 14, 2002.
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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 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 accept donations of $8,000.00
from Chevron Texaco to be used for Surf Camp materials
and $1,000.00 from Sea Sprite Motel & Apartments to
be used for the purchase of a thermal imaging device
for the Fire Department.
Memorandum from Finance Director Viki
Copeland dated May 30, 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
donors.
Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to accept
donations of $8,000 from Chevron Texaco to be used for
Surf Camp materials and $1,000 from Sea Sprite Motel
& Apartments to be used for the purchase of a
thermal imaging device for the Fire Department.
Motion Reviczky, second Yoon. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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Recommendation to approve Professional Services
Agreement with Gerson/Overstreet CMTS for $15,002.90
for Project No. CIP 02-626 - Community Center Theater
ADA Upgrades; 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 changes to the contract amount
not to exceed $1,600.00.
Memorandum from Public Works Director
Harold Williams dated May 30, 2002
(PDF file)
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Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to:
- Approve Professional Services Agreement with
Gerson/Overstreet CMTS for $15,002.90 for Project No.
CIP 02-626 - Community Center Theater ADA
Upgrades;
- 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
changes to the contract amount not to exceed
$1,600.
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Recommendation to award a Professional Services
Agreement with Katz, Okitsu & Associates for
Traffic Engineering Services and Transportation
Planning Services for a not-to-exceed fee of $18,000;
authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to
execute said agreement upon approval as to form by the
City Attorney; and, authorize staff to negotiate an
agreement with Katz, Okitsu & Associates for
services in FY 2003-04.
Memorandum from Public Works Director
Harold Williams dated May 30, 2002
(PDF file)
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This item was removed from the consent calendar by
Councilmember Yoon for separate discussion later in the
meeting.
City Manager Burrell responded to Council
questions.
Action:
To not accept the proposed professional service
agreement. Motion Yoon, second Edgerton. The motion
carried, noting the dissenting votes of Keegan and
Reviczky.
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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving
the application for grant funds from the Los Angeles
County Regional Park and Open Space District Specified
Project Grant Program for the Pier Renovation - Phase
III.
Memorandum from Public Works Director
Harold Williams dated June 3, 2002
(PDF file)
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Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to adopt
Resolution No.
02-6198
, entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR RESIDUAL GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR THE PIER
RENOVATION - PHASE III."
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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving
the application for additional access revenue from the
Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space
District for the Valley Park Improvement
Project.
Memorandum from Public Works Director
Harold Williams dated May 30, 2002
(PDF file)
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Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to adopt
Resolution No.
02-6199
, entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR ADDITIONAL ACCESS REVENUE FROM THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR THE
VALLEY PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT."
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Recommendation to receive and file report on
encroachment fee waiver request for 1543 Golden
Avenue.
Memorandum from Public Works Director
Harold Williams dated June 3, 2002
(PDF file)
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This item was removed from the consent calendar by
Mayor Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the
meeting.
Action:
To continue the item to July 9, 2002, as requested by
the applicant. Motion Mayor Dunbabin, second Reviczky.
The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving
Final Map #25678 for a 2-unit condominium project at
1136-1140 Monterey Boulevard.
Memorandum from Community Development
Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 3, 2002
(PDF file)
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Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to adopt
Resolution No.
02-6200
, entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF
FINAL PARCEL MAP #25678 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM
CONVERSION PROJECT LOCATED AT 1136 AND 1140 MONTEREY
BOULEVARD, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA."
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Recommendation to adopt resolution denying an
amendment to the existing Conditional Use Permit for
beer and wine, and entertainment to allow on-sale
general alcohol at 142 Pacific Coast Highway, The
Pitcher House.
Memorandum from Community Development
Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 11, 2002
(PDF file)
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This item was removed from the consent calendar by
Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in
the meeting.
City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council
questions.
Action:
To re-notice and reopen the public hearing at the July
9, 2002 meeting, at the applicant's expense, based on
supplemental information submitted directly to the
Council by the applicant indicating his compliance with
all conditions subsequent to the May 28, 2002 meeting.
Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried,
noting the dissenting vote of Keegan.
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Recommendation to accept the work by Nobest
Inc. for Project No. CIP 00-171 Ardmore Avenue Street
Improvements - Various Locations; authorize the Mayor
to sign the Notice of Completion; and, authorize Staff
to release payment to Nobest Inc. (10% retained for 35
days following filing of Notice of Completion.
Memorandum from Public Works Director
Harold Williams dated June 4, 2002
(PDF file)
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Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to:
- Accept the work by Nobest Inc. for Project No.
CIP 00-171 Ardmore Avenue Street Improvements -
Various Locations;
- Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of
Completion; and
- Authorize Staff to release payment to Nobest Inc.
(10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice
of Completion).
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Recommendation to adopt resolution modifying
hours for the Alta Dena Dairy at 205 Pier Avenue,
distinguishing off-sale hours from operating
hours.
Memorandum from Community Development
Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 11, 2002
(PDF file)
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This item was removed from the consent calendar by
Mayor Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the
meeting.
City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins
responded to Council questions
Action:
To adopt the supplemental Resolution No.
02-6205
, entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT MINOR AMENDMENT TO CHANGE HOURS OF ALCOHOL
SALES OF AN EXISTING DRIVE-THRU DAIRY/MARKET WITH
OFF-SALE BEER AND WINE AT 205 PIER AVENUE, LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 49, FIRST ADDITION TO HERMOSA
BEACH TRACT,"
reflecting the Council action at the May 28, 2002
meeting.
Motion Keegan, second Edgerton. The motion carried,
noting the dissenting vote by Mayor Dunbabin.
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CONSENT ORDINANCES
NONE
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
Items 2(d), (f), (i), (k) and (m) 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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At 10:07 P.M., the order of the agenda moved to item
6.a.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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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 and May 28,
2002).
Memorandum from Community Development
Director Sol Blumenfeld
(PDF file)
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Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented
the staff report and responded to Council questions.
City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins also
responded to Council questions.
The public hearing opened at 8:32 P.M. Coming
forward to address the Council on this item was:
- Jack Greenspan
- - Linscott, Law & Greenspan Engineers,
representing the applicant, responded to Council
questions pertaining to the parking structure and the
deceleration lane.
The public hearing closed at 8:36 P.M.
Proposed Action:
To adopt the draft resolution sustaining the Planning
Commission's approval of a Precise Development Plan,
Parking Plan and Variance. Motion Edgerton, second
Yoon. (Substitute motion follows)
Proposed Substitute Action:
To adopt the draft resolution sustaining the Planning
Commission's approval of a Precise Development Plan,
Parking Plan and Variance, subject to the condition
that, within three years of completing the project, the
applicant repave 16th Street between Pacific Coast
Highway and Ardmore Avenue. Motion Keegan, second
Reviczky. (Substitute motion follows)
Final Substitute Action:
To adopt Resolution No.
02-6201
, entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUSTAINING THE DECISION
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE A PRECISE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PARKING PLAN, AS AMENDED, FOR AN
EXPANSION AND REMODEL TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL
BUILDING, "THE HERMOSA PAVILION"; AND TO SUSTAIN THE
DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE A
VARIANCE TO THE 35-FOOT HEIGHT LIMIT TO ENCLOSE THE
UPPER FLOOR OPEN DECK AREAS AND TO ENCLOSE THE OPEN
AREA ABOVE THE PARKING STRUCTURE; AND ADOPTION OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 1605 PACIFIC
COAST HIGHWAY,"
with the added condition that if 16th Street is
damaged during construction of the project, the
applicant must make repairs and improvements as deemed
necessary by the Public Works Director.
Motion Edgerton, second Yoon. The motion carried,
noting the dissenting vote by Keegan.
Councilmember Reviczky requested that staff bring
back at a future meeting the issue of the 16th
Street/Pacific Coast Highway intersection.
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The meeting recessed at 8:50 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 9:10 P.M., with item 5.b.
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AN AMENDMENT TO THE APPROVED PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT/PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PDP) NO.
01-10 AND AN ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (EIR), TO ALLOW TYCO TELECOMMUNICATIONS
TO UTILIZE A HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING (HDD)
METHOD OF INSTALLATION FOR THE SEGMENT OF THE SUBMARINE
FIBER OPTIC CABLE PROJECT LOCATED BETWEEN HERMOSA
AVENUE AND THE STRAND, ALONG SECOND STREET, THEN UNDER
THE BEACH AND OUT TO APPROXIMATELY 3000 FEET BEYOND THE
SHORELINE, IN LIEU OF THE DIRECT BURIAL METHOD APPROVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL IN DECEMBER OF 2001, TO INSTALL THE
TWO FIBER OPTIC CABLES ALONG THIS SAME ALIGNMENT. AN
ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
(EIR) HAS BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
15164 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA), TO ASSESS ANY POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
AND INCORPORATE OR REVISE APPLICABLE MITIGATION
MEASURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL
DRILLING OPTION. ALL OTHER ASPECTS OF THE PROJECT ARE
UNCHANGED AND ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PREVIOUSLY
APPROVED PDP AND EIR.
Memorandum from Community Development
Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 4, 2002
(PDF file)
. Supplemental memorandum and draft resolution
pertaining to the easement agreement from Community
Director Sol Blumenfeld received June 11, 2002. A
special meeting notice was posted to include
consideration of a proposed amendment to the easement
agreement that was approved by the Council on December
18, 2001, which had been inadvertently omitted from
tonight's staff report.
Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented
the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Bob Goldin, City project planner, responded to Council
questions and said the amendment was due to issues
raised by the Coastal Commission, noting that the cable
would be deeper and the construction time on the beach
would take longer, but there would be no increase in
the length of the overall project. City Manager Burrell
and City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council
questions. The public hearing opened at 9:30 P.M.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item
were:
- Tom Kanarian
- - Hermosa Beach, said he did not oppose the
project but wanted assurance that the residents would
have access in and out throughout the construction
time and that there would be no events that would
close any streets during that timeframe;
- Robert Aronoff
- - Hermosa Beach, expressed concern about how the
residents would travel north and traffic mitigation;
and
- Larry Wiener
- - Richards, Watson & Gershon, attorney
representing TyCom, responded to Council questions
and agreed to changes suggested by the City
Attorney.
The public hearing closed at 9:35 P.M.
Action:
To adopt
Resolution No.
02-6202
, entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ADDENDUM TO
THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND THE AMENDMENT TO
PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO.
01-10, ALL IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
OF A SUBMARINE FIBER OPTIC CABLE SYSTEM,"
(PDF file)
amended as follows: (1) Section 18, Condition of
approval No. 10, change to read "…..in the
Mitigation Program as provided for in a Memorandum of
Understanding between the City and the applicant
that must be executed prior to the issuance of
construction permits.
"; and (2) Section 18, Condition of approval No. 15,
title the existing verbiage as subsection A. and add as
subsection B.
"The applicant shall commit to settle the
outstanding dispute with environmental consultants
Ecology and Environment, Inc. (E&E) for total
compensation of $694,684. Should the settlement in that
amount fail, the applicant shall defend, indemnify and
hold harmless the City from any action or proceeding
arising from the dispute with E&E"
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote.
Final Action: To approve the staff recommendation to
adopt Resolution No.
02-6203
, entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF
A SUBMARINE FIBER OPTIC CABLE SYSTEM."
Motion Reviczky, second Keegan. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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THE ORDER OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH
LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2002-2003 FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2002 AND ENDING JUNE
30, 2003.
Memorandum from Public Works Director
Harold Williams dated May 29, 2002
(PDF file)
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Public Works Director Williams presented the staff
report and responded to Council questions.
The public hearing opened at 9:42 P.M. As no one
came forward to address the Council on this item, the
public hearing closed at 9:42 P.M.
Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to adopt
Resolution No.
02-6204
, entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2002 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2003 IN
CONNECTION WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2002-2003."
Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by
a unanimous vote.
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At 9:45 P.M., the order of the agenda moved to item
4.
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2002-2003 BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM.
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ADOPTION OF
2002-2003 BUDGET
(PDF file)
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Memorandum from Finance Director
Viki Copeland dated May 29, 2002
(PDF file)
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ADOPTION OF 2002-2003 APPROPRIATION
LIMIT.
Memorandum from Finance Director
Viki Copeland dated June 3, 2002
(PDF file)
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Finance Director Copeland presented the staff report
and responded to Council questions. City Manager
Burrell also responded to Council questions.
The public hearing opened at 10:53 P.M. As no one
came forward to address the Council, the public hearing
closed at 10:53 P.M.
Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to:
- Approve the contracts listed in the May 29, 2002
staff report for services budgeted in the 2002-03
Budget, and adopt Resolution
02-6204
, entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003."
; and
- To adopt Resolution No.
02-6207
, 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
2002-2003."
Motion Edgerton, second Keegan. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote.
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REQUEST FOR
3-WAY STOP CONTROL AT VALLEY PARK
AVENUE AND 20TH STREET
(PDF file)
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Memorandum from Public Works Director
Harold Williams dated May 30, 2002
(PDF file)
. Supplemental letter from Maria Thomas dated June 9,
2002.
Public Works Director Williams presented the staff
report and responded to Council questions. City
Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council
questions.
The public hearing opened at 7:43 P.M. Coming
forward to address the Council on this item were:
- Susi Berens
- - Hermosa Beach, spoke in opposition to a stop
sign;
- Krista Capo
- - Hermosa Beach, urged approval of a stop sign,
saying no sign would resolve her concerns about the
safety of her son; referred to a 37-signature
petition in favor of a stop sign; and
- Jeannette (no last name given)
- - Hermosa Beach, asked if residents could take
their suggestions to Public Works.
The public hearing closed at 7:58 P.M.
Action:
To rescind the installation of "Autistic Child"
warning signs previously approved by the Council at its
May 14 meeting.
Motion Edgerton, second Yoon. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
Further Action:
To deny the request for three-way stop signs.
Motion Mayor Dunbabin, second Keegan. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
Final Action:
To approve a "Children at Play" sign instead.
Motion Edgerton, second Yoon. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
At 8:07 P.M., the order of the agenda moved to item
5.a.
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
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PIER RENOVATION - PHASE III PRESENTATION BY
PURKISS-ROSE-RSI.
Memorandum from Public Works Director
Harold Williams dated June 3, 2002
(PDF file)
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Jim Pickel, PurkissoRose-RSI, conducted the Pier
renovation presentation, which included material
samples and donor plaque locations, and signage. He
said the compass rose would have brushed brass or
bronze tips measuring 3-1/2 feet at the longest point.
He compared the cost of granite at $13 per square foot
to slate at $8 per square foot, installed, and
presented a proposal for standards framing either side
of the Pier entrance to support the "Hermosa Beach"
signage previously proposed for use with towers.
City Manager Burrell responded to Council
questions.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item
were:
- Pete Tucker
- - Hermosa Beach, suggested stamping the "Hermosa
Beach" sign vertically in the wall beneath where the
removable rail for the amphitheater would be;
and
- John Hales
- - Hermosa Beach: spoke in opposition to the sign
standards suggested by the consultant.
Action:
To approve Mr. Tucker's suggestion to put in the
"Hermosa Beach" sign in the concrete rather than the
consultant's proposal for standards to support the
sign, to approve the use of granite, and to approve the
City seal as proposed, with colors to be discussed
later.
Motion Edgerton, second Keegan. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
NONE
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
NONE
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OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
NONE
City Manager Burrell requested the addition of a closed
session item concerning real property negotiation.
Action:
To add to the closed session an item reporting on a real
property negotiation for 710 Pier Avenue based on the
findings that the issue arose after the posting of the
agenda and required immediate action.
Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Dunbabin. 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
28, 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
Initiation of Litigation: Government Code Section
54956.9(c)
Number of potential cases: 1
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section 54957
Title:
City Manager
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 710 Pier Avenue
Negotiating Parties: City of Hermosa Beach and AT&T
Compass Telecom
Under Negotiation: Lease and Terms of Payment
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at the hour
of 10:55 P.M. to a closed session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
The Closed Session convened at the hour of 11:00 P.M. At the
hour of 11:30 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 on Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at the hour
of 11:31 P.M. to the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2002,
at the hour of 7:10 P.M.
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