City Council Agenda July 8, 2003

"The first test of a truly great man is his humility." - John Ruskin

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, July 8, 2003, 2003 - Council Chambers, City Hall 1315 Valley Drive

Regular Session - 7:10 p.m.
Closed Session - Immediately following Regular Session

MAYOR
Michael Keegan
MAYOR PRO TEM
Art Yoon
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Sam Y. Edgerton
Kathy Dunbabin
J. R. Reviczky
CITY CLERK
Elaine Doerfling
CITY TREASURER
John M. Workman
CITY MANAGER
Stephen R. Burrell
CITY ATTORNEY
Michael Jenkins

All council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND.

The Council receives a packet with detailed information and recommendations on nearly every agenda item. Complete agenda packets are available for public inspection in the Police Department, Fire Department, Public Library, Office of the City Clerk, and the Chamber of Commerce. During the meeting, a packet is also available in the Council Chambers foyer.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATION BY WFI INC. PROPOSING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WiFi NETWORK FOR THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH.

Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 3, 2003. (PDF File)

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Although the City Council values your comments, the Brown Act generally prohibits the Council from taking action on any matter not listed on the posted agenda as a business item.

  1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

    Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction, or to request the removal of an item from the consent calendar, may do so at this time. Comments on public hearing items are heard only during the public hearing. Comments from the public are limited to three minutes per speaker. Members of the audience may also speak:

    1. during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar;
    2. during Public Hearings; and,
    3. during discussion of items appearing under Municipal Matters.

    The City Council acknowledges receipt of the written communications listed below. No action will be taken on matters raised in written communications.

    The Council may take action to schedule issues raised in oral and written communications for a future agenda.

    Citizens with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are requested to submit those comments to the City Manager.

    1. Letter from Gary and Beverly Gurling requesting consideration of prohibiting live bands in residential areas.
  2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

    The following more routine matters will be acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member removes an item from the Consent Calendar. Items removed will be considered under Agenda Item 4, with public comment permitted at that time.

    1. Recommendation to approve the following minutes:

      1. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on June 10, 2003;
      2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on June 24, 2003.
    2. Recommendation to ratify check register and to approve cancellation of certain checks as recommended by the City Treasurer.

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

    4. Recommendation to accept donations of $500 from North End Entertainment, LLC to be used for the Valley Park dedication ceremony and $600 from Beach Market, Inc. to be used to defray the cost of crime victim medical exams. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 30, 2003 (PDF File).

    5. Recommendation to approve an amendment to the street sweeping contract with Clean Street to eliminate bonding requirements. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated June 30, 2003 (PDF File).

    6. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of June 18, 2003.

    7. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #26315 for a 2-unit condominium project at 703 11th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 25, 2003 (PDF File).

    8. Recommendation to approve utilization of the Community Center lawn by the Kiwanis Club for operation of a tree lot for fundraising during the 2003 holiday season. Memorandum from Community Resources Department dated June 26, 2003 (PDF File).

    9. Recommendation to approve the plans and specifications for Phase 1 and Phase 2 Project No. CIP 02-626 Community Center ADA Upgrades and authorize solicitation of bids. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated July 1, 2003 (PDF File).

    10. Recommendation to appropriate $8,000 from the Park/Recreation Facility Tax Fund to be used for the renovation of the Hermosa Beach Historical Museum and direct the City Manager to disburse the funds upon request of the museum. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 3, 2003 (PDF File).

    11. Recommendation to adopt resolution urging the California Legislature to use a balanced approach in adopting the State Budget (PDF File).

    12. Recommendation to deny the following claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated July 3, 2003 (PDF File).

      Claimant: Chylinski, Lisa
      Date of Loss: 06-01-03
      Date Filed: 06-30-03
  3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

    NONE

  4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

    • Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar.

  5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.

    1. A PROPOSAL FOR BALLOT MEASURES TO:

      1. INCREASE THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX (PDF File),

        RECOMMENDATION: Consider a proposal to submit to the voters on the November Municipal election ballot an increase and other changes to the Business License Tax.

      2. INCREASE THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX (PDF File).

        RECOMMENDATION: Consider the proposal to submit to the voters on the November Municipal election ballot to increase the authority to levy a transient occupancy tax (TOT) up to 12%.

  6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

    1. CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL BALLOT MEASURES FOR THE NOVEMBER 2003 MUNICIPAL ELECTION. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 3, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Review and consider each of the following items and determine whether or not they will be placed on the ballot for consideration by the voters.

  7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    1. SCHEDULE DATE OF SPECIAL MEETING WITH PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2003 AT 7:00 PM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 3, 2003 (PDF File).

    2. ADDITIONAL SUNSET CONCERT - SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2003. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 3, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve a fourth Sunset Concert on Sunday, August 24, 2003; appropriate $10,000 from the Beach Bash contribution for this purpose; and, appropriate $7,000 from sponsor donation upon receipt and direct the City Manager to execute agreement with promoter.

    3. PLANNING COMMISSION LETTER OF JUNE 17, 2003 CONCERNING THE UPDATING OF THE GENERAL PLAN. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 3, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider the letter of the Planning Commission and provide direction to staff on how to proceed.

    4. MARINELAND MOBILEHOME PARK - CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF THE MOBILEHOME PARK. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 3, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: To determine whether or not the City Council wishes to direct staff to investigate the purchase of the mobilehome park.

  8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

    1. DESIGNATE A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 23, 2003 (PDF File).

    2. BOARD/COMMISSION EXPIRATION OF TERMS - APPOINT PARKS, RECREATION & COMMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSIONERS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 25, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Appoint/reappoint from among the applicants interviewed to fill the two expired four-year terms ending June 30, 2007.

    3. BOARD/COMMISSION EXPIRATION OF TERMS - APPOINT CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MEMBERS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 26, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Appoint/reappoint from among the applicants interviewed to fill the two expired four-year terms ending July 15, 2007.

    4. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 25, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Appoint delegates and alternates to the various committees consistent with the policy of maintaining permanent representation whenever possible, and delete any obsolete temporary subcommittees as appropriate.

  9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

    Requests from Council members for possible future agenda items:

    Recommended Action: 1) Vote by Council whether to discuss this item; 2) refer to staff for a report back on a future agenda; or, 3) resolution of matter by Council action tonight.

    1. Request from Councilmember Dunbabin to discuss AB 1866 and its potential impact on Hermosa Beach properties.

    2. Request from City/School Committee members Sam Edgerton and Art Yoon to proposed to the School Board that no access to be school grounds be permitted from Valley Park Drive except for school service and emergency vehicles.

ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:

  1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on June 10, 2003.

  2. 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)
    1. Name of Case: City of Hermosa Beach v. City of Redondo Beach
      Case Number: BS075570

  3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
    Government Code Section 54957.6

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

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT