City Council Minutes September 23, 2003

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, September 23, 2003, at the hour of 7:19 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Charlie Cheatham

ROLL CALL

Present: Dunbabin, Edgerton, Reviczky, Yoon, Mayor Keegan
Absent: None

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councilmember Reviczky announced that the Woman's Club pancake breakfast would be held Sunday, October 19, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Clark Building, at a cost of $5 for adults and $3 for children.

Mayor pro Tempore Yoon said that he was looking forward to "Wizard of Oz," as the Movie on the Beach at 7 p.m. Sunday, September 28.

Councilmember Edgerton requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of well-known community member Robert Stroyke, Sr., who passed away a week ago. He thanked all volunteers who contributed to the success of the recent community picnic, particularly those who served in the dunk tank.

Councilmember Dunbabin thanked the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission for organizing the Community Picnic; announced several upcoming Council candidate forums, suggested people call City Hall for details on times and locations; announced performances of the play "Eight Track" at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse October 7-19; said a retraction was forthcoming from the Beach Reporter which had reported incorrect information about City staff salary increases; announced the Coordinating Council meeting at the Kiwanis Club Thursday, September 25, featuring a discussion on the data collection initiative with Linda Wolin, former representative of Congresswoman Jane Harman's office.

Mayor Keegan announced daytime performances of the monthly Last Saturday Puppet Theater at the Community Center on September 27; said that he attended the memorial service for Robert Stroyke at American Martyrs Church in Manhattan Beach, which had about 700 people in attendance

PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

Mayor Keegan presented a certificate of recognition to beach volleyball player Eric Fonoimoana, a Hermosa Beach resident and gold medal winner at the 2000 Summer Olympics, who with his partner defeated a formidable duo to win the 2003 Manhattan Beach Open. Mr. Fonoimoana thanked the Mayor and City Council for the recognition.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2003: NO REPORTABLE ACTIONS.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

  1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

    There were no written communications.

    Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

    Rick Koenig
    - Hermosa Beach, representing the Hermosa Beach Arts Foundation, thanked the Kiwanis Club for funding the new concrete picnic tables at the Community Center, which were being enjoyed daily; also thanked Mike Flaherty's crew from the City's Public Works Department who installed them;
    Charlie Cheatham
    - Hermosa Beach, applauded the establishment of the Pacific Coast Highway and Aviation Boulevard Business Association, which was addressing business, beautification and safety issues; recommended that a Public Works Commission subcommittee be appointed to work with the Association;
    Roger Bacon
    - Hermosa Beach, thanked Starbucks for providing coffee for tonight's meeting; said he attended the PCH/Aviation Business Association meeting September 5, noting that the next meeting would be October 17, and that the group had produced a lot of enthusiasm about issues such as trees and gateway signs; asked the Council to consider a Christmas tree with lights in Greenwood Park and suggested the involvement of Project Touch Foundation for a Christmas charity activity for children; said Ralph's would provide flu shots this month;
    Tony Traven
    - Hermosa Beach resident and circulation director for the Daily Breeze, asked that the Council consider enforcing the current news rack ordinance rather than amending it, because he felt this would accomplish the goals of the City and limit restrictions on the newspapers;
    Paul Carrigan
    - representing the Los Angeles Times, agreed with the previous speaker; said his experience with modular news racks showed a 30% loss of sales and identity/maintenance issues;
    Alan Cohen
    - Hermosa Beach, said Beach Drive between 23rd and 24th streets had narrowed due to obstacles which prevent some vehicles from entering; said the trash company had to start using smaller vehicles because the large trucks would not fit (City Manager Burrell said staff would investigate); and
    Carol Reznichek
    - Hermosa Beach, a neighbor of Dr. Cohen, confirmed that the poles and curb built by one of the property owners had narrowed the street to the point that fire trucks and construction trucks could no longer get through.
  2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

    Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (o), with the exception of the following items, which were removed for discussion in item 4, but are shown in order for clarity: (c) Dunbabin, (e) Reviczky, (g) Yoon, (i) Dunbabin, and (k) Edgerton.
    Motion Yoon, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    Further Action: To continue item 2(h) to the October 14, 2003 meeting, as requested by staff.
    Motion Keegan, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    At 7:44 p.m., the order of the agenda was suspended to move to public hearing item 5 (a).

    1. Recommendation to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on July 22, 2003.

      Action: To approve as presented the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of July 22, 2003.

    2. RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 34183 THROUGH 34309 AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 33325, 34000, 34100, 34117 AND 34181 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER.

      Action: To ratify the check register as presented.

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

      This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting.

      Action: To reschedule the first meeting in November to Wednesday, November 12, and then receive and file the tentative future agenda items as amended.
      Motion Reviczky, second Yoon. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    4. Recommendation to receive and file memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 16, 2003 regarding the August 2003 financial reports (PDF File).

      Action: To receive and file the memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 16, 2003 regarding the August 2003 financial reports, as recommended by staff.

    5. Recommendation to accept a donation of $500 from Hawthorne Savings to be used for the Community Picnic. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 16, 2003 (PDF File).

      This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to acknowledge and thank the donor.

      Action: To accept the donation of $500 from Hawthorne Savings to be used for the Community Picnic.
      Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    6. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 16, 2003.

      Action: To receive and file the report giving the status of capital improvement projects that are either under design or construction, as recommended by staff.

    7. Recommendation to approve the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with NBCE, Inc. for an increase in Scope of Services for Project No. CIP 00-140, Street Improvements 11th Place On-Street Parking Improvements, and contract amount of $10,800; authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to make adjustments to the Scope of Services as necessary, not to exceed $1,080. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 15, 2003 (PDF File).

      This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Yoon for separate discussion later in the meeting.

      Action: To continue the item to the October 14, 2003 meeting.
      Motion Mayor Keegan, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    8. Recommendation to approve the purchase of 200 trash and 200 recycle containers from San Diego Precast Concrete of Santee, California, in the amount of $106,560; reduce the appropriation of $180,996 in the AB939 Fund to $106,560; and direct staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 16, 2003 (PDF File).

      This item was removed from this evening's agenda by City Manager Burrell to be brought back at the next regular City Council meeting.

      Action: To continue the item to the October 14, 2003 meeting, as requested by staff.
      Motion Keegan, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    9. Recommendation to approve the plans, specifications, estimate, order the work and call for bids for Project No. CIP 02-189, Street Improvements - Myrtle Area, and instruct the City Clerk to post Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 16, 2003 (PDF File).

      This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to recuse herself since she was a resident of Myrtle Avenue. When the item was considered, Councilmember Dunbabin left the dais and the room.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Approve the plans, specifications, estimate, order the work and call for bids for Project No. CIP 02-189, Street Improvements - Myrtle Area, and
      2. Instruct the City Clerk to post Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project.

      Motion Yoon, second Mayor Keegan. The motion carried noting the absence of Councilmember Dunbabin, who returned to the dais after the vote.

    10. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of September 2, 2003.

      Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of September 2, 2003.

    11. Recommendation to adopt resolution declaring intention to vacate and abandon for public purposes the last remaining portion of the south side of Porter Lane between Morningside Drive and Valley Drive, affecting lots 1 - 7 of Hermosa Terrance Annex. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 15, 2003 (PDF File).

      This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Adopt Resolution No. 03-6301, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES THE LAST REMAINING PORTION OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF PORTER LANE BETWEEN MORNINGSIDE DRIVE AND VALLEYDRIVE, AFFECTING LOTS 1 - 7 OF HERMOSA TERRACE ANNEX" and
      2. Set the public hearing for October 28, 2003.

      Motion Councilmember Edgerton, second Mayor Keegan. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    12. At 12:16 p.m., the order of the agenda was returned to Items 3 and 4.

    13. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #26742 for a 4?unit condo at 210 10th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 16, 2003 (PDF File).

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 03-6300, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 26742 FOR A FOUR-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 210 10TH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA."

    14. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of August 20, 2003.

      Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of August 20, 2003.

    15. Recommendation for reappropriation of funds from 2002-03 to 2003-04 and revision of revenue estimates for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund reappropriation. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 17, 2003 (PDF File).

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Reappropriate the amounts listed in the staff report to the FY 2003-2004 budget; and
      2. Revise the revenue estimates related to reappropriation of CDBG Funds.
    16. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of September 16, 2003.

      Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of September 16, 2003.

  3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

    NONE

  4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

    Items 2(c), (e), (g), (i), 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.

  5. PUBLIC HEARINGS

    1. PROPOSITION A TRANSPORTATION FUNDS - WAVE DIAL?A?RIDE; RECREATION TRANSPORTATION; COMMUTER EXPRESS BUS; SENIORS TAXI VOUCHERS; BUS PASS SUBSIDY AND RELATED COSTS. (Continued from meeting of September 9, 2003) Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 17, 2003 (PDF File).

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

      The public hearing opened at 8:09 p.m. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were:

      Teresa Price
      - Redondo Beach Transit, explained how the cost per trip had been estimated, said she favored a fixed route linking the three beach cities and that a federal grant would allow the cities to own the buses for this fixed route; in response to Council questions, said she would contact other South Bay cities to see if they would be interested in providing a service like this for Hermosa Beach;
      Robi Neilson
      - Redondo Beach, said that her handicap did not allow her to drive, making the WAVE essential to her, and that her doctor was in Hermosa Beach; said the WAVE drivers were very helpful to handicapped passengers;
      Pete Tucker
      - Hermosa Beach, said both the WAVE and the taxi voucher program provided a good service but that the costs should be analyzed; said he favored adding Manhattan Beach and possibly El Segundo to the two dial-a-ride programs, that at present Manhattan Beach provides this service for seniors only;
      Susan Scott
      - Hermosa Beach, the expense for the WAVE was a good use for the City's transportation funds; hoped the Council would take a benevolent view toward the citizens who use the service; favored a partnership with other cities; thought the WAVE should be publicized more; and
      Gigi Silas
      - Redondo Beach, said the WAVE was very helpful in transporting her to her doctor and to church; urged the Council to maintain this service.

      The public hearing closed at 8:16 p.m.

      Proposed Action: To continue the WAVE program dial-a-ride program for the length of time remaining on the Redondo Beach contract (approximately 15 months).
      Motion Edgerton, second Keegan. The motion failed, noting the dissenting votes of Dunbabin, Reviczky, and Yoon.

      Action: To continue the WAVE program for six months and to direct that, during that time, the City of Manhattan Beach be approached to determine their interest in a regional system.
      Motion Dunbabin, second Keegan. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    2. The meeting recessed at 8:40 p.m.
      The meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m., with item 5(b).

    3. ZONE CHANGE FROM M-1, LIGHT MANUFACTURING, TO R-2, TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, OR TO SUCH OTHER ZONE AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE CITY COUNCIL, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 603 3RD STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 16, 2003 (PDF File).

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

      The public hearing opened at 9:12 p.m. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

      Susan Scott - Hermosa Beach, owner of the subject property, said the zone change would be in accordance with the General Plan, that it was consistent with existing zoning in the neighborhood, and that it would improve the neighborhood and provide additional parking; and Jack Janken - Hermosa Beach, said the residents in a neighborhood know what is best for them, and the Council should take that into account when making its decision.

      The public hearing closed at 9:17 p.m.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 03-1233, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING FROM M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) TO R-2 (TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 603 THIRD STREET (ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIRD STREET AND ARDMORE AVENUE) LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOTS 44, 45 AND 46, WALTER RANSOM CO.'S VENABLE PLACE AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION."
      Motion Dunbabin, second Yoon. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    4. TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING CHIMNEY DESIGN AND HEIGHT FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld.

      Action: To continue the item to the meeting of October 14, 2003, as recommended by staff.
      Motion Yoon, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

  6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

    1. RESULTS OF THE SURVEY OF PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE PROPOSED UNDERGROUND ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, INCLUDING THE AREA ALONG BEACH DRIVE FROM 24TH STREET TO THE NORTH SIDE OF 21ST STREET AND WITH HERMOSA AVENUE AS THE EASTERN BOUNDARY. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 18, 2003 (PDF File). Supplemental survey information received September 23, 2003.

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

      Coming forward to address the Council on this item were

      Evan Wright
      Hermosa Beach, provided the original petition as requested by the Council in order to check on the wording;
      Alan Cohn
      Hermosa Beach, said the petition describing the undergrounding was not fairly represented, that residents were led to believe that the cost would be small;
      Carol Reznichek
      Hermosa Beach, agreed with the previous speaker; said ownership information was not completely accurate, a flyer put the cost at two cents per day; was very concerned that undergrounding in some areas was more expensive than in others and that there was not an equal benefit (City Manager Burrell said the cost was based on lot size);
      Candace Vance
      said there had been a major effort to track down the correct property owners; said the vote was 24 property owners for undergrounding and 21 against, noting that five of those 21 said they might have voted differently if they had not been frustrated by conflicting information; said there was no provision in the process to simply halt; urged the Council to move forward in the process which has been going on for two years;
      Scott Mallory
      Hermosa Beach, said he was in favor of the undergrounding and that the proper process had been followed; urged the Council to allow the process to continue;
      Dr. Cherylynn Smith
      Hermosa Beach, described her undergrounding experience with another property she had previously owned in the City; urged the Council to continue the process which began almost two years ago; and
      Alan Cohn
      Hermosa Beach, said he had paid undergrounding fees when he remodeled and should not have to pay again; said the County should be paying for undergrounding (staff replied that Dr. Cohn would not have to pay for undergrounding again);

      Action: To direct staff to move forward and proceed with the district formation process in accordance with standard procedure.
      Motion Edgerton, second Mayor Keegan. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    2. DISCUSSION OF BOARD OF APPEALS.

      1. Letter from City Attorney Michael Jenkins regarding Building Code Board of Appeals dated September 18, 2003.

      2. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 10, 2003 (PDF File).

      City Attorney Jenkins presented his letter and responded to Council questions.

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

      City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

      Jack Janken
      Hermosa Beach, read an excerpt of the section of the Building Code regarding the Board of Appeals; objected to the fact that a Community Development Department decision could not be sent to the Board of Appeals without a recommendation from the Community Development Director; said information on the City's website regarding the Board of Appeals seemed to apply to his case; objected to the City Attorney's comments in the staff report addressing his issues;
      Mike Cassidy
      Hermosa Beach, said the staff reports did not include the fact that City's website states that a function of the Board of Appeals is to determine suitability of alternate materials; said Council was reviewing the item with incomplete information;
      Rich Gebele
      Hermosa Beach, agreed with the previous speakers; said the Board of Appeals would provide a common sense approach for resolving conflicts between residents and staff without costly lawsuits, an open forum for discussions of issues with neutral experts, and a much needed system of checks and balances; said during his conflict with the City, he would have welcomed an opportunity to appeal to this Board;
      Larry Peha
      Hermosa Beach, member of the Board of Appeals, said this discussion seems to have been a result of a single project and that, as a resident, he objected to the amount of staff time and effort spent reviewing a nine-foot wall; did not think this was an issue for the Board of Appeals but said he would be willing to review the wall if the Council wished;
      Peter Tucker
      Hermosa Beach, said he was amazed that a retaining wall was being discussed as a Council agenda item, suggested that when an issue arises which cannot be worked out between a resident and staff, that it may be more appropriate for the matter to be referred to the Board of Appeals;
      Sam Perrotti
      Hermosa Beach, said construction experts do know about the Board of Appeals but the average property owner may not; suggested expanding the information on the website, including information about the right to appeal on the permit application, and posting a sign in the Community Development Department; and
      Dave Garrett
      Hermosa Beach, member of the Board of Appeals for about 15 years; said a decision could be made by the Board in one night if the Council wants to call on them to review this issue.

      Action: To direct staff to report back on how the appeal process to the Board of Appeals can be amended to be more helpful to residents, what items are appropriate for the Board of Appeals to review, and to agendize a discussion whether the Council should rule, with the help of the City Attorney, on the appropriateness of a case being brought before the Board of Appeals when referral to the Board of Appeals is denied at staff level.
      Motion Mayor Keegan, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

  7. The meeting recessed at 11:42 p.m.
    The meeting reconvened at 11:58 p.m. to item 2(k)

  8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    1. 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 September 15, 2003 (PDF File).

      Action: To waive the $236 banner permit fee as requested by the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach for its annual pancake breakfast.
      Motion Yoon, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the abstention of Councilmember Dunbabin because she is a member of the Woman's Club.

    2. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A STATEWIDE INITIATIVE TO PROTECT LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 18, 2003 (PDF File).

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

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 03-6302, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING A STATEWIDE BALLOT INITIATIVE TO REQUIRE VOTER APPROVAL BEFORE STATE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE LOCAL TAX FUNDS."
      Motion Yoon, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

  9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

    NONE

  10. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

    1. Request from Councilmember Edgerton for staff to report back on the efforts to enforce the speed limit on The Strand.

      Councilmember Edgerton spoke to his request.

      City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

      Action: By consensus, to direct staff to place the stealth speed equipment on the Strand to check the speed of bicycles and to report back on suggested steps to enforce the 10 mph speed limit as well as measures to take to reduce speed.

    2. Request from Councilmember Edgerton for staff to develop a cost estimate for the construction of a separate bike path along the beach should the City Council ever decide to build it.

      Councilmember Edgerton spoke to his request.

      Action: To agendize this item for further discussion.
      Motion Edgerton, second Yoon. The motion failed, noting the dissenting votes of Dunbabin, Reviczky, and Mayor Keegan.

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 September 9, 2003.

  2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
    Government Code Section 54957.6

    City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell
    Employee Organizations: Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association
    Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association
    Teamsters Union, Local 911
    Professional and Administrative Employee Group
    Hermosa Beach Management Association
    Hermosa Beach Police Management Association
    Unrepresented employees

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Wednesday, September 24, 2003, at the hour of 12:21 a.m. to a closed session.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

The Closed Session convened at the hour of 12:30 a.m. At the hour of 12:56 a.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 Robert Stroyke, Sr., on Wednesday, September 24, 2003, at the hour of 12:57 a.m. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 14, 2003, at the hour of 7:10 p.m.