MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday,
November 27, 2001, at the hour of 7:15 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Michelle Keegan
ROLL CALL
Present: Bowler, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Dunbabin
Absent: None
CANVASS OF VOTES AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine
Doerfling dated November 20, 2001. Supplemental memorandum and
resolution from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated November 27,
2001.
(PDF file)
City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report.
Action:
To approve the recommendation to adopt Resolution
No. 01-6178
, entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001, DECLARING
THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW."
Motion Mayor Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
STATE ASSEMBLY PRESENTATION:
Assemblyman George Nakano presented plaques of appreciation to
outgoing Council members Bowler and Oakes, thanking and
commending them for their eight years of service to the
community.
STATE SENATE PRESENTATION:
Marisela Caraballo, field representative for Senator Debra
Bowen, presented plaques of appreciation to outgoing Council
members Bowler and Oakes, thanking and commending them for
their eight years of service to the community.
UNITED STATES CONGRESS PRESENTATION:
Linda Wolin, district director for Congresswoman Jane Harmon,
presented plaques of appreciation to outgoing Council members
Bowler and Oakes, thanking and commending them for their eight
years of service to the community. She noted that Congresswoman
Harmon read the statements into the Congressional record
today.
LOS ANGELES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PRESENTATION:
In the absence of Supervisor Don Knabe, Mayor Dunbabin
presented plaques of appreciation from the County of Los
Angeles (which had been delivered earlier today to the City for
presentation this evening) to outgoing Council members Bowler
and Oakes, thanking and commending them for their eight years
of service to the community
PRESENTATION OF CITY PLAQUES:
Mayor Dunbabin presented tile plaques of appreciation to
outgoing Councilmembers John Bowler and Julie Oakes, thanking
and commending them for their eight years of service on the
City Council, including two terms as Mayor.
Outgoing Councilmember Oakes spoke of the numerous
accomplishments achieved over the past eight years due to the
teamwork of the City Council and the vision and involvement of
so many people in the city. She thanked her family, the City
staff and the community for their support and assistance. She
thanked her fellow colleagues seated with her on the dais and
former Councilmember Bob Benz who served with her during her
first six years, for their hard work and their respect and
their camaraderie, noting that she would miss them all. She
congratulated the newly elected Councilmembers and hoped their
lives would be as enriched by the experience as hers had
been.
Outgoing Councilmember Bowler thanked the citizens for the
trust they placed in him and reviewed the many accomplishments
of the past eight years, noting that the City was dragging
itself from the depths of a recession when he was first elected
in 1993. He said he was proud to have served on the team that
worked together to put the City back in shape, effecting more
changes in eight years than had occurred in the previous four
decades, noting the City was now on sound financial standing
with a sustainable budget and rising property values - a town
where the quality of life is as excellent as its views. He
thanked the City staff and his family and congratulated the
newly elected members.
Councilmembers Edgerton and Reviczky congratulated the newly
elected Council members, and thanked outgoing Councilmembers
Oakes and Bowler for their hard work and excellent service,
saying they have earned them the gratitude of everyone in the
community, and for their friendship, noting the special bond
they all shared. Mayor Dunbabin said it had been her great
pleasure to have had the opportunity to work with
Councilmembers Bowler and Oakes over the past two years.
Former Councilmember Bob Benz led the singing of "The
Christmas Song: Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire," - which
this Council traditionally sang at the close of the December
meetings when he was a member.
The meeting recessed at 7:57 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 8:05 P.M.
OATH OF OFFICE TO INCOMING OFFICIALS
City Clerk Doerfling congratulated, presented the
certificates of election and administered the oath of office to
newly elected Council members Michael Keegan, Art Yoon, and
J.R. Reviczky. After being sworn in, the new members took their
seats at the dais.
Councilmember Keegan thanked his wife and his brother and
family for all of their help throughout his campaign, thanked
the voters and all of his supporters, and said he looked
forward to serving with the other members of the City Council
for the next four years.
Councilmember Yoon thanked current and former Councilmembers
for their great leadership, thanked the other candidates and
members of the community who inspire him with their selfless
dedication, and said he looked forward to serving on the
Council for the next four years.
Councilmember Reviczky congratulated Councilmembers Keegan
and Yoon and thanked the other candidates for their commitment
to the community, thanked his wife and other family members for
their understanding and support, and thanked the voters for
their continued confidence, saying he looked forward to serving
them for another four years.
The meeting recessed at 8:13 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 8:25 P.M.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Dunbabin announced that (1) the annual holiday tree
lighting event would take place on the Pier Plaza from 6 to 8
p.m., on Thursday, December 6; (2) the annual sand snowman
contest would take place on the north side of the Pier from 9
to 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, December 8; and (3) the next
Economic Development meeting would take place in Room 4 of the
Community Center at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, December 5.
Councilmember Edgerton announced that this year's Beach
Cities Holiday Toy Drive was currently underway, with toys
being collected at the Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach Fire
Departments and urged everyone to donate toys to this
worthwhile cause, which benefits underprivileged children,
noting that the wrapping party would take place at 10 a.m.
Saturday, December 15, at the Clark building.
PROCLAMATIONS
WORLD AIDS DAY 2001
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2001
Mayor Dunbabin read the proclamation and proclaimed
Saturday, December 1, 2001 as "World Aids Day" in Hermosa
Beach, noting that the day's events would conclude with a
candlelight ceremony.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13, 2001: NO
REPORTABLE ACTIONS.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
NONE
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Action:
To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a)
through (m), with the exception of the following items,
which were removed for discussion in item 4, but are shown
in order for clarity: (e) Reviczky, (j) Reviczky, and (k)
Edgerton. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
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Recommendation
to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City
Council held on November 13, 2001.
Action:
To approve the minutes of the regular City Council
meeting of November 13, 2001, as presented.
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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.
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Recommendation to receive and file
Tentative Future Agenda Items.
(PDF file)
Action:
To receive and file the tentative future agenda items,
as presented.
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Recommendation to receive and file the October 2001
financial reports:
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Revenue and expenditure
report;
(PDF file)
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City Treasurer's report;
(PDF file)
and,
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Investment report.
(PDF file)
Action:
To receive and file the October 2001 financial
reports, as presented.
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Recommendation to receive and file
action minutes
from the Public Works Commission meeting of November
14, 2001.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by
Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in
the meeting.
Action:
To initiate a Council review of the November 14 action
of the Public Works Commission (agenda item 6a)
concerning a request for stop signs on Ardmore Avenue
at 16th Street to create a three-way stop. Proposed by
Reviczky and supported by Edgerton.
Final Action:
To receive and file the action minutes of the Public
Works Commission meeting of November 14, 2001. Motion
Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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Recommendation to schedule a Closed
Session meeting for Wednesday, December 5, 2001 at
5:30pm. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell
dated November 20, 2001.
(PDF file)
Action:
To schedule a Closed Session meeting for Wednesday,
December 5, 2001, at 7:00 P.M. (instead of 5:30 P.M. as
initially recommended by staff).
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Recommendation to receive and file
Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Harold Williams dated November 14, 2001.
(PDF file)
Action:
To receive and file the staff report giving the status
of capital improvement projects that are either under
design or construction.
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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 November 14, 2001.
(PDF file)
Claimant: Patrick and Stacy Michela
Date of Loss: 09/21/01
Date Filed: 11/13/01
Action:
To deny the claim and refer it to the City's Liability
Claims Administrator, as recommended by staff.
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Recommendation to authorize the
purchase of two Police Kawasaki Motorcycles from VIP
Kawasaki of Buena Park, California for $17,972.28
(includes tax.) Memorandum from Police Chief Michael
Lavin dated November 20, 2001.
(PDF file)
Action:
To authorize the purchase of two Police Kawasaki
Motorcycles from VIP Kawasaki of Buena Park,
California, for $17,972.28 (includes tax), as
recommended by staff.
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Recommendation to approve City Council
meeting schedule for 2002. Memorandum from City Manager
Stephen Burrell dated November 20, 2001.
(PDF file)
This item was removed from the consent calendar by
Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in
the meeting.
Action:
To approve the staff-recommended City Council meeting
schedule for 2002, with the following amendments: (1)
change the Tuesday, May 28, meeting to Thursday, May
30, due to the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 27;
and (2) reverse the August meeting schedule to hold the
meeting of August 13 and cancel the meeting of August
27. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion
carried by a unanimous vote.
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Recommendation to award construction contract for
CIP 01-166, Street Improvements - Slurry and Cracking
Sealing At Various Streets East of PCH, to Pavement
Coating Company of Cypress, California, in the amount
of $97,419.96; authorize the Mayor to execute and the
City Clerk to attest the contract subject to approval
by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of
Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within
budget. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold
Williams dated November 20, 2001.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by
Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in
the meeting.
Public Works Director Williams responded to Council
questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to
Council questions.
Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to:
- Award the construction contract for CIP 01-166,
Street Improvements - Slurry and Cracking Sealing At
Various Streets East of Pacific Coast Highway, to
Pavement Coating Company of Cypress, California, in
the amount of $97,419.96;
- Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk
to attest the contract subject to approval by the
City Attorney; and
- Authorize the Director of Public Works to make
minor changes as necessary within budget. Motion
Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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Recommendation to receive and file action minutes
from the Planning Commission meeting of November 20,
2001.
Action:
To receive and file the action minutes from the
Planning Commission meeting of November 20, 2001.
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Recommendation to award bid to install eighteen
single wall mounted natural gas heaters at the
Community Center public and leased rooms to Rusth
Heating and Air Conditioning of Manhattan Beach, in the
amount of $31,548.96; authorize the City Manager o
execute and the City Clerk to attest the contract
subject to approval by the City Attorney; and,
authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes
as necessary within the budget. Memorandum from Public
Works Director Harold Williams dated November 21,
2001.
Action:
To approve the staff recommendation to:
- Award the bid to install eighteen single wall
mounted natural gas heaters at the Community Center
public and leased rooms to Rusth Heating and Air
Conditioning of Manhattan Beach, in the amount of
$31,548.96;
- Authorize the City Manager to execute and the
City Clerk to attest the contract subject to approval
by the City Attorney; and
- Authorize the Director of Public Works to make
changes as necessary within the budget.
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CONSENT ORDINANCES
NONE
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
Items 2(e), (j) and (k) were heard at this time but are
shown in order for clarity.
Public comments on items removed from the Consent
Calendar are shown under the appropriate item.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.
NONE
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
NONE
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
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CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY PROPOSED RATE
INCREASE.
Memorandum from City Manager Stephen
Burrell dated November 21, 2001.
(PDF file)
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and
responded to Council questions.
Action:
To direct staff to track the application filed by
California Water Service Company for a rate increase
effective January 2002. Motion Reviczky, second
Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
ASSIGNMENTS.
(PDF file)
Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated
November 15, 2001.
City Clerk Doerfling presented the
staff report
(PDF file)
and responded to Council questions.
Action:
To approve the City Council committee assignment list
as amended at the meeting of November 13, and with the
following changes made this evening to committee
appointments:
- Beach Cities Committee - Reviczky to remain as
delegate, Yoon to serve as alternate;
- Independent Cities Association - Keegan to serve
as delegate, Yoon to serve as alternate;
- LAX Committee and South Bay Cities Council of
Governments - Dunbabin to remain as delegate,
Edgerton to serve as alternate;
- League of California Cities - Board of Directors
- Yoon to serve as delegate, Keegan to serve as
alternate;
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority City
Selection Committee - Reviczky to serve as delegate,
Keegan to serve as alternate;
- Sister City Association, Inc. - Reviczky to
remain as delegate, Keegan to serve as
alternate;
- South Bay Youth Project - Yoon to serve as
delegate, Reviczky to remain as alternate;
- West Basin Water Association - Reviczky to remain
as delegate, Keegan to serve as alternate; and
- Santa Monica Bay Restoration - Yoon to serve as
delegate, Dunbabin to serve as alternate;
with the following changes made this evening to
temporary subcommittee appointments:
- City-School District Partnership - Yoon to serve
with current member Edgerton;
- Fiesta - Keegan and Yoon to serve on this
subcommittee;
- Library - Reviczky to serve with current member
Dunbabin; and
- Retail Business Development Plan - Keegan to
serve with current member Reviczky;
with the addition to the list of the following
(inadvertently omitted) existing subcommittee:
- Community Center Paint - Keegan to serve with
current member Dunbabin;
and with the deletion of the following obsolete
subcommittees.
- Pier Reconstruction;
- Valley Park; and
- Council Chambers Remodel.
Motion Reviczky, second Keegan. The motion carried
by a unanimous vote.
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VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - UNEXPIRED
TERMS.
Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine
Doerfling dated November 20, 2001.
(PDF file)
City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and
responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell
also responded to Council questions.
Action: To direct the City Clerk to:
- Advertise the Public Works Commission and Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory
Commission unscheduled vacancies as required by State
law and with two Easy Reader newspaper publications
and normal posting procedures inviting applications
from persons interested in being appointed to fill
the unexpired terms, with an application filing
deadline in mid-January; and
- Report back at the December 11 meeting on
scheduling a special meeting date for applicant
interviews to allow for Commission appointments to be
made at the regular meeting of January 22, 2002.
Motion Reviczky, second Yoon. The motion carried by
a unanimous vote.
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OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
NONE
Councilmember Yoon spoke of concerns expressed by
residents with regard to the proposed cellular tower
and requested that the matter be agendized.
City Manager Burrell, City Attorney Jenkins and
Community Development Director Blumenfeld responded to
Council questions.
Councilmember Yoon agreed with the City Manager's
suggestion to schedule as quickly as possible a
neighborhood meeting to be attended by Verizon
representatives rather than agendize the item for a
Council meeting at this time. Staff was so
directed.
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, November 27, 2001, at
the hour of 9:15 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on
Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at the hour of 7:00 P.M., in
the City Hall second story Conference Room, for the conduct
of a Closed Session.
