City of Hermosa Beach --- 11-24-98


"I don't believe in intuition....but I have a funny feeling that someday I will." - Woody Boyd


AGENDA


REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, November 24, 1998 - 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, the Office of the City Clerk, and the Chamber of Commerce. During the meeting, a packet is also available in the Council foyer.


CALL TO ORDER


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


ROLL CALL


MAYOR'S COMMENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS


PRESENTATION:


PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO ROD MERL

IN RECOGNITION OF HIS SERVICE ON THE

PLANNING COMMISSION

SEPTEMBER 1991 - AUGUST 1998


CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 10, 1998: NO REPORTABLE ACTIONS.


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 one minute. Citizens also may speak:


  1. during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar;
  2. during Public Hearings;
  3. with the Mayor's consent, during discussion of items appearing under Municipal Matters; and,
  4. before the close of the meeting during "Citizen Comments".


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


(b) COUNCIL COMMENTS


(c) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS


1. Letter from Hermosa Beach Youth Basketball League requesting City sponsorship in the amount of $100.00.


RECOMMENDATION: Approve 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 receive and file memorandum regarding the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of November 10, 1998. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated November 17, 1998.


Due to the time required in the acceptance of an initiative petition, the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 10, 1998, will not be available until the meeting of December 8, 1998.


(b) Recommendation to ratify check register and to approve cancellation of certain checks as recommended by the City Treasurer.


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


(d) Recommendation to receive and file the October 1998 financial reports:


  1. Revenue and expenditure report;
  2. City Treasurer's report; and,
  3. Investment report.


(e) Recommendation to appropriate donations of $600.00 from Aubrey Organics and $450.00 from Retail Integrated Promotions to the Community Resources Department to be used for the repair and maintenance of the beach volleyball courts. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 16, 1998.


(f) Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of November 3, 1998.


(g) Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of November 17, 1998.


(h) Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing application for grant funds from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works 1996 Prop A Santa Monica Bay Competitive Grant Program for installation of catch basin devices . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 17, 1998.


(i) Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing application for grant funds from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works 1996 Prop A Santa Monica Bay Competitive Grant Program for installation of Storm Water CDS Clarifier Units. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 18, 1998.


(j) Recommendation to retain Associated Soil Engineering, Inc. to provide pile driving monitoring for the north pier parking structure in the amount of $20,707.50. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 17, 1998.


(k) Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #24787 for a 2-unit condo at 1513 Manhattan Avenue. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 16, 1998.


2. CONSENT ORDINANCES -- None


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. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM CC, COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR, TO MD, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AND ZONE CHANGE FROM SPA7, SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 7, TO R-2, OR TO SUCH OTHER ZONE AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE CITY COUNCIL, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 731 4TH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 17, 1998.


RECOMMENDATION: Approve the requested General Plan Amendment and Zone Change by introduction of ordinance.


5. TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING ENCROACHMENT OF STAIRS TO FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR LEVELS INTO REQUIRED YARDS OF EXISTING NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 17, 1998.


RECOMMENDATION: Introduce ordinance.


HEARINGS


6. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: FIESTA DE LAS ARTES ANNUAL REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF MOVING 1999 EVENT TO VALLEY DRIVE BETWEEN 8TH AND 18TH STREETS . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 18, 1998.


RECOMMENDATION: Listen to a presentation by the Chamber of Commerce regarding a potential change in location for the Fiesta de las Artes; hear public testimony about the Fiesta and this potential change; determine whether or not to approve moving the Fiesta on a trial basis for 1999; and, provide any additional direction as appropriate to the Chamber of Commerce and staff regarding the Fiestas.


7. SPEED ZONE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PORTIONS OF GOULD AVENUE AND VALLEY DRIVE . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 16, 1998.


RECOMMENDATION: Retain the existing speed limit of 25 MPH on Gould Avenue from Pacific Coast Highway to Ardmore Avenue and raise the existing speed limit of 25 MPH to 30 MPH on Valley Drive between Gould Avenue and Pier Avenue.


MUNICIPAL MATTERS -- None


8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER


a. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING UTILITY USERS TAX.


9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL -- None


10. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL -- None


CITIZEN COMMENTS


Citizens wishing to address the Council on items within the Council's jurisdiction may do so at this time. Please limit comments to three minutes.


ADJOURNMENT


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