City Council Agenda September 24, 2002 - Hermosa Beach

"Everyone is a fool at least five minutes every day. Wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit."

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, September 10, 2002 - Council Chambers, City Hall
Regular Session - 7:10 p.m.
Closed Session - Immediately following Regular Session

MAYOR
Sam Y. Edgerton
MAYOR PRO TEM
Michael Keegan
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Kathy Dunbabin
J. R. Reviczky
Art Yoon
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

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 Jim Lissner dated September 10, 2002 regarding converting diesel trucks and generators to CNG.
  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:

      1. Approve the minutes of the Regular meeting held on July 23, 2002; and,
      2. Receive and file memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling regarding the minutes of the Regular meeting held on September 10, 2002 (PDF File).
    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 receive and file memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland regarding the August 2002 financial reports (PDF File).

    5. Recommendation to accept donations of $500 from the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club to be used for Surf Camp Instructors and $1,600 from the Estate of Marshall L. Biggs to be used to purchase a bench for Noble Park. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 16, 2002 (PDF File).

    6. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of September 3, 2002.

    7. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 12, 2002 (PDF File).

    8. Recommendation to approve the grant of an underground easement to Southern California Edison Company for installation of a fiber optic cable and authorize the Mayor to execute the easement on behalf of the City. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 17, 2002 (PDF File).

    9. Recommendation to authorize an increase in the complement of sworn police personnel from 38 positions to 39 positions; authorize the assignment of a police officer to the regional Taskforce for Regional Autotheft Prevention (TRAP) supervised by the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department; appropriate $63,644 for the salary and benefits (8 months) of the officer assigned to TRAP; and, authorize a budgeted revenue amount of $63,644 for reimbursed salary and benefits to the assigned officer. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated September 11, 2002 (PDF File).

    10. Recommendation to approve agreement between the City and the County of Los Angeles for traffic signal maintenance for the intersections of Artesia Boulevard at Meadows Avenue and Artesia Boulevard at Prospect Avenue and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 17, 2002 (PDF File).

    11. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of September 17, 2002.

    12. Recommendation for reappropriation of funds from 2001-02 to 2002-03, revision of revenue estimates for grant funds reappropriation, reprogramming of Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) funds. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 17, 2002 (PDF File).

  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.

    NONE

  6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

    1. MEMORANDUM FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE REGARDING PROPOSED COMMUNITY, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND MARKETING PROGRAM. (PDF File)

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review the proposal and provide direction to the Committee and staff.

    2. PURCHASE OF PUBLIC TRASH AND RECYCLE CONTAINERS FOR PLACEMENT ON STREETS, PARKS, GREENBELT AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS AS A SOLE SOURCE ITEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,996 AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE AB939 FUND. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 17, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: 1) That the City Council approve the purchase of 400 trash and recycle containers from Quick Crete Products Corp. as a sole source vendor in the amount of $180,996; 2) appropriate $180,996 from the AB939 Fund, which has been accumulated for this purpose; 3) determine whether the cans are to be painted or left natural and, if painted, approve an additional appropriation of $10,825; and, 4) direct the City Manager to execute the purchase order with Quick Crete Products Corp.

    3. REVIEW OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) (PDF File) FOR THE SELECTION OF A TAXI FRANCHISE FOR THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated September 18, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: 1) Review the prepared RFP for the selection of a taxi franchise for the City of Hermosa Beach; 2) provide direction to staff on possible changes (if any) to the RFP; and, 3) direct staff to publish the RFP to solicit bids according to the published schedule.

    4. REQUEST FOR REDUCING GREEN-TIME ON WESTBOUND LEFT-TURN ARROW ON AVIATION BOULEVARD AT PROSPECT AVENUE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 19, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff.

    5. ORDINANCE PROHIBITING AERIAL ADVERTISING (PDF File). Memorandum from City Attorney Michael Jenkins (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: 1) Consider whether to introduce the ordinance on first reading; 2) if the Council proceeds forward, direct staff to contact the cities of El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Torrance relative to adopting a uniform approach along the entire South Bay coast.

  7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    1. LETTER FROM CALTRANS REGARDING THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT LONGFELLOW AVENUE AND SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 17, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Determine whether or not the City Council wishes to initiate a discussion with the City of Manhattan Beach over the possible relocation of the Longfellow Avenue traffic signal to Duncan Street.

    2. REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF HEARING OFFICER. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 19, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to work with the attorney and have a hearing officer hear the appeal.

  8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

    1. LIBRARY SUBCOMMITTEE PROPOSAL TO WITHDRAW FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM AND TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO ALLOW THE RESIDENTS AND USERS OF THE LIBRARY TO PROVIDE INPUT TO THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO GIVING THE REQUIRED NOTICE TO THE LIBRARY SYSTEM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 18, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider the Subcommittee recommendation and determine whether or not to schedule a public hearing for the October 22, 2002 meeting.

  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 Mayor Pro Tem Keegan to consider the concept of a regional recreational facility on the 56 acre AES power plan site and the adjacent SCE property in Redondo Beach as part of a joint project with the City of Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and the Beach Cities Health District, and authorize the City Manager to devote staff time to explore this concept.

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 August 13, 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.

    Initiation of Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(c)

    Number of Potential Cases: 1

  4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
    Government Code Section 54957.6

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

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT