"Three things in life are important: the first is being kind, the second is being kind,
 and the third is being kind."- Henry James

 

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, October 24, 2000 - Council Chambers, City Hall

Regular Session - 7:10 p.m.

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.

(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction may do so at this time. (Exception: Comments on public hearing items must be heard during the public hearings.) Members of the public wishing to request the removal of an item from the Consent Calendar may do so at this time. Please limit comments to three minutes. Citizens also may speak:

• during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar;
• during Public Hearings; and,
• with the Mayor's consent, during discussion of items appearing under Municipal Matters;

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

(b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

1. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting that City Council review two Manhattan Beach projects.

RECOMMENDATION: Consider request.

 

1. 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 3, with public comment permitted at that time.

(a) Recommendation to approve the following minutes:

• Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on September 28, 2000 ; and,
• Minutes of the Regular meeting held on October 10, 2000 .

(b) Recommendation to ratify check register .

(c) Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items.

(d) Recommendation to receive and file the August and September 2000 financial reports:

• Revenue and expenditure reports;
• City Treasurer's reports; and,
• Investment reports.

(e) Recommendation to accept donations of $250.00 from the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach to be used for Halloween Howl activity materials and $500.00 from the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach to be used for the purchase of a digital camera for police accident scene investigation. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated October 16, 2000.

(f) 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 October 17, 2000.

• Claimant: Hales, John T.
• Date of Loss: 6/22/00
• Date Filed: 10/16/00

(g) Recommendation to receive and file report regarding the National Flood Insurance Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 16, 2000.

(h) Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of October 17, 2000.

(i) Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #25435 for a 2-unit condominium project at 333 - 11 ^th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 12, 2000.

(j) Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #25470 for a 3-unit condominium project at 902 Manhattan Avenue. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 9, 2000.

(k) Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #25532 for a 2-unit condominium project at 153 Manhattan Avenue. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 5, 2000.

(l) Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #25570 for a 4-unit condominium project at 615-621 2 ^nd Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 17, 2000.

(m) Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #25900 for a 2-unit condominium projects at 534 Manhattan Avenue. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 9, 2000.

(n) Recommendation to approve City Council meeting schedule for 2001. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 17, 2000.

(o) Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of September 5, 2000.

(p) Recommendation to approve this request and subsequent others from the United States Surfing Federation to conduct amateur surfing contests on the beach south of the Hermosa Beach Pier on November 4th and November 11th from 6:00am to 6:00pm; waive participant/spectator fee; and, approve the event contract. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated October 12, 2000.

(q) Recommendation to award construction contract for CIP Project 99-409 Manhole Repair/Reconstruction at 24th Street, Beach Drive and The Strand to Atlas Underground Co. of Chino in the amount of $49,842.00; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approve of the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to issue change orders as necessary no to exceed the contract by 15%. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 18, 2000.

 

2. CONSENT ORDINANCES

a. ORDINANCE NO. 00-1206 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 2, 2000.

b. ORDINANCE NO. 00-1207 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN THE R-2, R-2B, AND R-3 ZONES AND GUEST PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR MULTI-FAMILY USES." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 18, 2000.

 

3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar.

 

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

4. REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ON-SALE BEER AND WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH RECONFIGURATION OF AN EXISTING RESTAURANT (CHANGING 665 SQ. FT. OF EXISTING PATIO TO 405 SQ. FT. OF INDOOR SEATING AND 260 SQ. FT. OF OUTDOOR PATIO) AT 1031 HERMOSA AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 16, 2000.

RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.

 

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

5. REQUEST FROM HERMOSA BEACH EDUCATION FOUNDATION TO DISPLAY BANNERS OVER PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AS A FUNDRAISING EFFORT TO BENEFIT THE FOUNDATION. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 19, 2000.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council determine whether or not it wishes to permit the display of banners at selected locations as requested.

 

6. DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 18, 2000.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider the proposal from the South Bay Center for Dispute Resolution and direct staff to provide notice to Dispute Resolution Services.

 

7. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES ON AN "AS NEEDED" BASIS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 11, 2000.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve agreement between the City and David Evans & Associates, Inc. for $50,000; authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said agreement upon approval as to form by City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the contract amount not to exceed $5,000.

 

8. PIER REGULATIONS . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 18, 2000.

RECOMMENDATION: Review the former and proposed regulations regarding the use of the Pier and direct staff to post appropriate signs.

 

9. RESOLUTION REVISING THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR DESIGNATED POSITIONS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 2, 2000.

RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution.

 

10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

a. CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT/BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT COMMITTEE . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 19, 2000.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council appoint two members to serve with two School Board members and two members of the Beach Cities Health District to develop a long range facility plan.

b. GIFT OF DAVID AND MARGARET SCHUMACHER FOR THE MUNICIPAL PIER MODERNIZATION. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 19, 2000.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council direct the City Manager to finalize arrangements for the plaques and order them for temporary placement prior to the completion of the Plaza.

11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL -- NONE

 

12. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL -- NONE

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.

 

ADJOURNMENT

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