City Council Minutes August 13, 2002 - Hermosa Beach

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, August 13, 2002, at the hour of 7:14 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - by Fire Chief Russ Tingley

ROLL CALL:
Present: Edgerton, Reviczky, Yoon, Mayor Dunbabin
Absent: Keegan

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Mayor Pro Tem Edgerton announced that there would be a Beach Cities Health District sponsored gathering at Pier Plaza from 7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. on September 11 to remember the events of last year.

Mayor Dunbabin stated that tonight's meeting would be adjourned in memory of Caroline Short, a founder and docent of the Hermosa Beach Historical Museum. She added that Caroline and her family were an important part of Hermosa Beach history and that she would personally miss Caroline very much. Councilmember Reviczky said that Caroline, a wonderful lady, was a World War II veteran, and that she had lived in Hermosa Beach for over 70 years.

Mayor Dunbabin announced events of the last two weeks including the Hermosa Beach Arts Foundation sponsored Shakespeare in the Park which was well attended on both nights; the Medal of Valor dinner which recognized heroic deeds by lifeguards during the past year; the International Surf Festival; the Health Fair which was well attended; Aloha Days this past weekend; and Summer Blast which ended a week ago and provided wonderful summer activities for children.

Mayor Dunbabin noted that utility poles and wires were down on upper Pier and on Loma and Sunset and that those areas looked great.

Mayor Dunbabin invited everyone to the Community Picnic at Clark Field on Sunday, September 22, from Noon to 4:00 P.M., honoring police officers and firefighters. She said that there would be games, a dunk tank, hot dogs & hamburgers for sale, and that the Little League snack stand would be open. She added that children would be especially interested in fire trucks and police equipment, which would be on display.

Mayor Dunbabin hoped that the next Council meeting of September 10 would be in the newly remodeled Council Chambers at City Hall, noting that the location would be noticed to the public.

Mayor Dunbabin announced the upcoming Hermosa Fiesta on Labor Day weekend, August 31 through September 2, and the puppet show and children's workshop sponsored by Hermosa Arts Foundation on the last Saturday of the month, inviting Maggie Moir to come forward to give details.

Maggie Moir showed a "Punch" puppet and gave a summary of "The Hat" to be presented on Saturday, August 31 at 10:00 A.M., 11:30 A.M., and 1:00 P.M.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JULY 23, 2002: No reportable actions.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

  1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

    1. Letter from Jim Lissner regarding the City website.

      City Clerk Doerfling reported that her department had been shortstaffed until recently and that she was in the process of working with Mary Rooney and the committee to revamp and monitor the web page, which would eliminate the kinds of glitches Mr. Lissner mentioned. In reference to a posting delay of the Council agenda, she said that she was aware of only one delay, around July 4th.

    2. Letter from Larry Peha and petition from residents requesting speed bumps on 24th Place.

    3. Letter from Jim Lissner regarding banning banner towers.

      Mayor Dunbabin requested that banning banner towers be agendized.

    4. Letter from Michael Brock and Angelina Moss requesting a zone change, General Plan Amendment and fee reduction for their property located at 1222-1230 Corona.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

      Michael Block
      - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter; saying he felt the fees were excessive; asked for a reduction of duplicate fees as a result of his application for both a General Plan Amendment and a Zone Change.

      Director Blumenfeld said any possible cost savings by eliminating duplicate fees had already been factored into Mr. Block's total application cost, and that other fees were directly related to actual cost to the City to process the applications.

    Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

    Douglas Robbins
    - Hermosa Beach, discussed potential safety and noise impacts (and possible solutions) regarding Jet Blue flights beginning September 6 from the Long Beach Airport; said that he had contact names and phone numbers for Jet Blue and the FAA (Mayor Dunbabin suggested that interested parties contact the City Manager's office to obtain this contact information);
    Pete Tucker
    - Hermosa Beach, said the Beach Cities Health District's purchase of the Sunrise retirement home would remove this facility from the tax rolls; noting the many paramedic calls to this facility, suggested that the Council write a letter to the Beach Cities Health District asking how they would subsidize this service; commended Mayor Pro Tem Edgerton's wife Joanne for running for the Health District; and
    Albert Roman
    - said that he practiced falun gong at the beach on Saturdays; commended Congresswoman Jane Harman for her vote in favor of Resolution 188 supporting public condemnation of persecution related to practicing falun gong in China, noting that her action reflected America's value of life and freedom of individuals.

  2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

    Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (n), with the exception of the following item which was removed for discussion in item 4, but is shown in order for clarity: 2(l) Councilmember Reviczky.
    Motion Reviczky, second Yoon. The motion carried, noting the absence of Keegan.

    1. Recommendation to approve the following minutes:

      1. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on June 25, 2002 ; and,
      2. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on July 8, 2002 .

      Action: To approve as presented the City Council minutes of the Regular meeting of June 25, 2002 and the Adjourned Regular meeting of July 8, 2002. (Keegan absent)

    2. 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. (Keegan absent)

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

      Action: To receive and file the tentative future agenda items, as presented. (Keegan absent)

    4. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of July 17, 2002 .

      Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of July 17, 2002. (Keegan absent)

    5. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #26057 for a 2?unit condominium project at 709 & 711 1st Place. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 31, 2002 (PDF File) .

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 02-6218, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #26057 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 709 AND 711 FIRST PLACE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (Keegan absent)

    6. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #25665 for a 2?unit condominium project at 30 & 32 8th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 31, 2002 (PDF File) .

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 02-6219, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25665 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 30 AND 32 EIGHTH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (Keegan absent)

    7. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #26290 for a 2?unit condominium project at 2930 & 2934 Hermosa Avenue. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 31, 2002 (PDF File) .

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 02-6220, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #26290 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 2930 AND 2934 HERMOSA AVENUE (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS 2935 PALM DRIVE), HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (Keegan absent)

    8. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #26299 for a 2?unit condominium project at 617 & 619 1st Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 31, 2002 (PDF File) .

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 02-6221, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #26299 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 617 AND 619 FIRST STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (Keegan absent)

    9. Recommendation to adopt resolution adopting and amending the existing Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (also known as L.A. Impact). Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated August 6, 2002 (PDF File).

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Adopt Resolution No. 02-6222, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED MOU AUTHORIZING L.A. IMPACT TO ALSO TARGET, INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE INDIVIDUALS WHO ENGAGE IN TERRORISM"; and
      2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the amended L.A. Impact memorandum of understanding. (Keegan absent)

    10. Recommendation to adopt resolution confirming the interest of participating in the South Bay Communities and Affiliates Energy Efficiency Program (SBCA) and designating a point of contract for the City. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 30, 2002 (PDF File) .

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 02-6223, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE INTEREST OF THE CITY IN PARTICIPATING IN THE SOUTH BAY COMMUNITIES AND AFFILIATES ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM (SBCA) AND DESIGNATING A POINT OF CONTACT FOR THE CITY." (Keegan absent)

    11. Recommendation to authorize the purchase and installation of Motorola brand UHF mobile and portable radio hardware and software for the Fire Department from South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority at a cost of $30,727.65 and authorize the re-appropriation of $30,728 from the 2001/2002 budget to the 2002/2003 budget to accomplish this purchase. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated August 1, 2002 (PDF File) .

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Authorize the purchase and installation of Motorola brand UHF mobile and portable radio hardware and software for the Fire Department from South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority at a cost of $30,727.65; and
      2. Authorize the re-appropriation of $30,728 from the 2001/2002 budget to the 2002/2003 budget to accomplish this purchase. (Keegan absent)

    12. Recommendation to award the Fire Department Apparatus Preventative Maintenance Program to Sepulveda's Fleet Service, Azusa, CA, in the amount of $31,655.00 and appropriate $885.00 from the Equipment Replacement Fund for the program. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated August 1, 2002 (PDF File) .

      This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to request a continuance of this item to allow for the exploration of more efficient and cost saving methods of handling the maintenance.

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

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Award the Fire Department Apparatus Preventative Maintenance Program to Sepulveda's Fleet Service, Azusa, CA, in the amount of $31,655; and
      2. Appropriate $885.00 from the Equipment Replacement Fund for the program.

      Motion Yoon, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Keegan and the dissenting vote of Councilmember Reviczky.

    13. Recommendation to award a Professional Services Agreement to AAE, Inc. for providing City Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning Services for a not-to-exceed fee of $18,000; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the PSA subject to approval by the City Attorney; authorize staff to negotiate an agreement with AAE, Inc. for services in FY 2003-04; and, authorize the acquisition of additional services by individual Task Order. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 6, 2002 (PDF File) .

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Award a Professional Services Agreement to AAE, Inc. for providing City Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning Services for a not-to-exceed fee of $18,000;
      2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Professional Services Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney;
      3. Authorize staff to negotiate an agreement with AAE, Inc. for services in FY 2003-04; and
      4. Authorize the acquisition of additional services by individual Task Order.

    14. Recommendation to approve the request from the Beach Cities Health District to use the end of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Pier from 7:30am to 9:00am for a commemorative program and the first anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks; waive fees as requested; and, approve the closure of the Pier to fishing and other uses for the duration of the set-up and event. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated August 7, 2002 (PDF File) .

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve the request from the Beach Cities Health District to:

      1. Use the end of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Pier from 7:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. for a commemorative program on the first anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks;
      2. Waive fees as requested; and
      3. Approve the closure of the Pier to fishing and other uses for the duration of the set-up and event.

    3. At 7:45 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing items 5(a) and 5(b).

  3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

    1. ORDINANCE NO. 02-1222 (PDF File) - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.12.360, GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL - MANDATORY FEE COLLLECTION, REMOVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR FILING AN ALTERNATIVE BILLING APPLICATION (PAYMENT BY TENANT)."
      For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 31, 2002 (PDF File).

      City Clerk Doerfling presented the ordinance for waiver of full reading and adoption, noting it had been introduced as amended at the last meeting by a unanimous vote.

      Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 02-1222.
      Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by the following vote:

      AYES: Edgerton, Reviczky, Yoon, Mayor Dunbabin
      NOES: None
      ABSTAIN: None
      ABSENT: Keegan.

  4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

    • Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar.

    5. The meeting recessed at 8:32 P.M.
    The meeting reconvened at 8:48 P.M., at which time the order of the agenda returned to item 6(a).

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

    1. ADOPTION OF METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA) LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT AND SELF CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION (PDF File) CERTIFYING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 25, 2002 (PDF File).

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

      The public hearing opened at 7:52 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 7:52 P.M.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 02-6224, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089."
      Motion Reviczky, second Yoon. The motion carried, noting the absence of Keegan.

    2. 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. (Continued from meetings of May 28, 2002 and July 23, 2002) Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 5, 2002 (PDF File).

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

      The public hearing opened at 8:02 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

      Patrick Killen
      - architect representing the applicant, said the requested closing time was 1:00 A.M., not 2:00 A.M. as incorrectly stated in the staff report; said the applicant wanted non-amplified music and would probably accept a restriction for a piano only, as well as a condition requiring the installation of an air handling system; said the bar was intended for use by diners waiting for their tables; said the railing for the proposed take-out window would run parallel to the Strand to keep the line of people off the Strand; said the applicant lived in the neighborhood and was not interested in turning Scotty's into a rowdy bar.

      The public hearing closed at 8:15 P.M.

      Action: To adopt Resolution No. 02-6225, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUSTAINING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION, ON APPEAL, TO DENY A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 1100 THE STRAND, "SCOTTY'S," FOR ON-SALE GENERAL ALCOHOL, BAR SEATING IN THE PATIO AREA; AMPLIFIED LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, A TAKE-OUT FOOD SERVICE WINDOW, AND 24-HOUR OPERATION."
      Motion Yoon, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Keegan.

    6. At 8:16P.M., the order of the agenda was returned to items 3 and 4.

  6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

    1. SURFERS' WALK OF FAME - PROPOSAL FROM ROGER BACON TO INSTALL PLAQUES ON THE PIER TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE EARLY SURFERS TO THE HISTORY OF HERMOSA BEACH. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 7, 2002 (PDF File). Supplemental information submitted by Roger Bacon on August 13, 2002.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

      Roger Bacon
      - presented details of the project, noting a plaque size of 8-1/2" x 14", and responded to Council questions; and
      Manford (no last name given)
      - Awards Rex, presented samples of the proposed plaques, which were about 3/8" thick and carried a lifetime guarantee, and noting there would be a choice of colors.

      Action: To approve the proposal, including the process for the selection of the individuals to be honored and the placement of the plaques in the deck of the Pier, and to direct staff to work with the company making the plaques and to develop a system for preparing the deck for the installation, with the understanding that the costs are paid from the funds raised for the purpose of development a Surfer's Walk of Fame in Hermosa Beach and that Council will review and approve the exact wording on the plaques before they are manufactured.
      Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Keegan.

    2. REPORT ON THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE TAXI PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated August 5, 2002 (PDF File).

      Police Chief Lavin presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions.

      Action: To direct staff to prepare an RFP for Council review regarding the establishment of a taxicab franchise with one or more companies.
      Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Keegan.

    3. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.24.050 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE - PERMITTED HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 30, 2002 (PDF File).

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

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 02-1223, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING PERMITTED HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE."
      Motion Yoon, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Keegan and the dissenting vote of Councilmember Reviczky.

    4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY SUMMARY - MARCH 2001-JULY 2002. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 6, 2002 (PDF File).

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

      Action: To receive and file the report and direct staff to return with more detailed information, including a complete list of infractions that would lend itself to enforcement by citation.
      Motion Reviczky, second Yoon. The motion carried, noting the absence of Keegan.

    5. PROJECT NO. CIP 00-630 - PIER RENOVATION, PHASE III - RECEIVE LIFEGUARD BUILDING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING REPORT AND APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOURTH AMENDMENT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 5, 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 Pickel
      - Purkiss·Rose - RSI, said the women's locker/shower would be incorporated into the new Lifeguard building and that he would present a preliminary plan showing what the building would look like, noting it would be similar in appearance.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Receive and file the structural analysis report;
      2. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and Purkiss·Rose - RSI for Option 2;
      3. Authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said amendment, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney;
      4. Authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to make adjustments to the scope of work as necessary, not to exceed 10% of the amendment amount; and
      5. Direct staff to discuss the condition of the lifeguard building and related issues with Los Angeles County and return to City Council with more information;

      with the additional direction to staff to confirm compliance of the elevator with ADA requirements and to ensure that the exterior looks as much as possible like the structure in the previously approved plan.
      Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Keegan.

    6. AMENDMENT TO THE STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 30, 2002 (PDF File).

      Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Jenkins and City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 02-1224-U, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FOR PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, AND AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF." Motion Edgerton, second Yoon. The motion carried by the following vote:

      AYES: Edgerton, Reviczky, Yoon, Mayor Dunbabin
      NOES: None
      ABSTAIN: None
      ABSENT: Keegan.

  7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    1. AB1163 (CALDERON) - SPECIAL LEGISLATION REGARDING WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 31, 2002. (PDF File).

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

      Action: To direct staff to write a letter for the Mayor's signature indicating Council support of the process of obtaining public input and maintenance of low rates but not for the specific bill.
      Motion Edgerton, second Yoon. The motion carried, noting the absence of Keegan.

    2. BEACH CITIES COMMITTEE - POTENTIAL AREAS WHERE THE CITIES COULD DEVELOP JOINT PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF ALL PARTICIPATING CITIES Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 7, 2002 (PDF File).

      Action: To receive and file, with the understanding that Councilmember Yoon, as the Beach Cities Committee delegate, would be pursuing the feasibility of cooperative efforts between the cities of jointly operating or contracting with each other for various services for the potential areas listed.
      Motion Yoon, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Keegan.

    3. UPPER PIER AVENUE STREETSCAPE AND TRAVEL LANES Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 8, 2002 (PDF File).

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

      Action: To direct staff to return with an outline of the steps to be taken and further details, including lanes of traffic and other issues to be addressed relative to this plan.
      Motion Edgerton, second Yoon. The motion carried, noting the absence of Keegan.

    4. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF BANNER PERMITS FEES FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH WOMAN'S CLUB FOR THE ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 8, 2002 (PDF File).

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

      Action: To approve the request from the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach for a waiver of the $229 banner permit fee for the annual Pancake Breakfast.
      Motion Edgerton, second Yoon. The motion carried, noting the absence of Keegan.

  8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

    1. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERMS (PDF File) .

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

      Action: To direct the City Clerk to immediately advertise and request applications from interested parties for two Public Works Commission terms that will expire October 31, 2002, with appointments to be made at the regular Council meeting of October 22, 2002, as recommended.
      Motion Yoon, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Keegan.

  9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

    With regard to Code enforcement, Councilmember Yoon requested that an item be agendized to consider holding an annual workshop to educate the public about work being done in their homes that require a building permit and to publish written literature providing this information. (City Manager Burrell said the workshop could take place on a Saturday.)

    Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

    Pete Tucker
    - Hermosa Beach, suggested that it might be better to list things that don't require a permit.

    Councilmember Reviczky suggested that the information should also be placed on the City's website.

    It was the consensus of the Council to agendize this item.

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 July 23, 2002.

  2. 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

  3. 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

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned at the hour of 10:35 P.M. to a closed session.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:40 P.M. At the hour of 10:58 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 Caroline Short on Tuesday, August 13, 2002, at the hour of 10:59 P.M. to the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2002, at the hour of 7:10 P.M.

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