City Council Minutes February 10, 2004

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, February 10, 2004, at the hour of 7:15 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Kent Allen

ROLL CALL

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councilmember Tucker said the subcommittee met last week and the week before with the pier project architects to go over changes and hoped they would come back with a reasonable, affordable plan so that a bid request can go out and the new facility can be completed in less than a year.

Mayor pro Tempore Yoon said last night the League of Women Voters and Leadership Hermosa sponsored a debate on upcoming state ballot measures, which will be shown on Cable TV Channel 10 several times before the March election.

Mayor Keegan announced the Last Saturday Puppet Theater performances on February 28 in the Second Story Theater at the Community Center.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JANUARY 27, 2004: NO REPORTABLE ACTIONS.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

  1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

    1. Letter from Jennifer Alvarado, President Emeritus of the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation, regarding the "Surfin' Hermosa 2004" Art Project.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this letter was:

      Jana Courtney
      - Hermosa Beach Education Foundation, requested Council support of this special event co-hosted by the Hermosa Beach Arts Foundation; said sponsors were being sought; and the plan was to display, on Hermosa and Pier Avenues in July and August, full-sized surfboards transformed into works of art by local artists and then sold at a silent auction. (City Manager Burrell said this special event had been approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission at its last meeting and would be on the Council's agenda for March 9.)

    Coming forward to address the Council at this time was:

    Jay Russell
    - Hermosa Beach, spoke in support of preserving the house at 100 The Strand (Item 5a on the agenda), stating the importance of retaining the City's history, culture and charm; urged the Council to use whatever power it had to save the house.
  2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

    Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (l), with the exception of the following item, which was removed for discussion in item 4, but is shown in order for clarity: (f) Tucker.
    Motion Yoon, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    1. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting held on January 13, 2004.

      Action: To approve as presented the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on January 13, 2004.

    2. RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 35525 THROUGH 35654, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 35158 AND 35509 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER.

      Action: To ratify the check register.

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

      Action: To receive and file tentative future agenda items, as presented.

    4. Recommendation to receive and file the December 2003 financial reports:

      1. Revenue and expenditure report (PDF File);
      2. City Treasurer's report (PDF File); and,
      3. Investment report (PDF File).

      Action: To receive and file the December 2003 financial reports.

    5. Recommendation to adopt a resolution acknowledging the receipt, filing and approval of the annual statement of investment policy and delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer for the year 2004. Memorandum from City Treasurer John Workman dated January 29, 2004 (PDF File).

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 04-6324, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT, FILING AND APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND DELEGATING INVESTMENT AUTHORITY TO THE CITY TREASURER FOR THE YEAR 2004."

      Although this item was not pulled for discussion, at the request of Council, City Treasurer John Workman came forward and responded to questions, stressing that safety and liquidity were most important and that yields were simply low right now and would be considered carefully as things change, and noting that he was going to Oxnard tomorrow to hear a financial forecaster and then would be at Cal Poly Pomona on Thursday and Friday for all-day sessions of what to expect in the future.

    6. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of January 21, 2004.

      This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Tucker for separate discussion later in the meeting concerning item 6b (speed humps on 24th Place), in order to suggest that the stealth machine be used to check speed and that a full study be made to ensure that the best locations for the humps on that street are chosen.

      City Manager Burrell said that the item would be on the Council agenda of March 9 with a full report.

      Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of January 21, 2004.
      Motion Tucker, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    7. Recommendation to reject the only bid received for the City Hall Handrail Project No. 007-04 and authorize staff to re-advertise for bids. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated February 3, 2004 (PDF File).

      Action: To reject the only bid received and authorize staff to re-advertise for bids, as recommended by staff.

    8. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of forty-eight (48) STI .45 caliber handguns from Shooters Connection Inc. of Middletown, Kentucky in the amount of $67,638 (includes tax and shipping) and appropriate $17,638 from the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) fund. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated January 29, 2004 (PDF File).

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Authorize the purchase of forty-eight (48) STI .45 caliber handguns from Shooters Connection Inc. of Middletown, Kentucky in the amount of $67,638 (includes tax and shipping); and
      2. Appropriate $17,638 from the Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) fund.
    9. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving a pre-tax payroll deduction plan for service credit purchases. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 4, 2004 (PDF File).

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 04-6325, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PRE-TAX PAYROLL DEDUCTION PLAN FOR SERVICE CREDIT PURCHASES."

    10. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #26262 for a three-unit condo at 300 Hermosa Avenue. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 3, 2004 (PDF File).

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 04-6326, entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 26262 FOR A THREE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 300 HERMOSA AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA."

    11. Recommendation to receive and file a report of Customer Service Surveys/Complaints. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated February 4, 2004 (PDF File).

      Action: To receive and file the February report of Customer Service Surveys/Complaints, as recommended.

    12. Recommendation to deny the following claim and refer them it the City's Liability Claims Administrator. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated February 4, 2004 (PDF File).

      Claimant: Roberts, Cecil; Roberts, Grace; Roberts, Cecil Jr.; Hur, Marvin; Hur, Connie
      Date of Loss: 09-20-03
      Date Filed: 01-22-04

      Action: To deny the claim and refer it the City's Liability Claims Administrator as recommended by staff.

    13. Recommendation to approve Personnel Complaint Form. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated February 5, 2004 (PDF File).

      Action: To approve the personnel complaint form as recommended by staff.

  3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

    NONE

  4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

    Item 2(f) was heard at this time but is shown in order for clarity.

    Public comments on items removed from the consent calendar are shown under the appropriate item.

  5. PUBLIC HEARINGS

    1. HISTORIC RESOURCE NOMINATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100 THE STRAND AND AUTHORIZATION TO STUDY PROPERTY FOR HISTORIC DESIGNATION. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 3, 2004 (PDF File). Supplemental letters from Michael Moore dated February 5, 2004, from Chuck Thomka dated February 6, 2004, and from Candace Gates dated February 9, 2004.

      Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions.

      The public hearing opened at 7:52 p.m. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

      Gary Brutsch
      - Hermosa Beach, said that voluntary versus non-voluntary historic preservation designation was an important issue; said the property owners would lose value if this designation were made, and real estate brokers would have another disclosure to make;
      Ann Maynard
      - Hermosa Beach, said she moved from Rhode Island and had seen many local government mistakes there; said the long time owner of the property should have requested an historical site designation when she owned it; that the first buyer kept his promise but the second buyer was at risk to lose a lot of money unless the City reimburses him;
      Bob Raspison
      - Hermosa Beach, stated his expertise in engineering, law and real estate; said he owned five parcels in the City, with seven structures, most about the age of this house; said that he believed in renovating but did not feel the current owner of this house was interesting in taking care of the plumbing, wiring, termite, and foundation problems that must exist; said the owner paid a high price for the house and should be allowed to do what he wanted, unless the City wanted to buy it;
      Stacy Fisher
      - Hermosa Beach, said the city was more quaint when she was growing up; said change was inevitable and the city still had charm but was fighting a losing battle with the building of palaces to replace vintage beach homes; urged the Council to preserve the spirit and character of Hermosa;
      Jay Hart
      - Hermosa Beach, described a nice, well-maintained, interesting apartment building built in the 1920's or 1930's near his home that was torn down to build four condos, which he felt were an eyesore; said that the Planning Commission and the City Council represent the people of Hermosa Beach and should send a message to developers that they should look elsewhere when looking for a community to ruin;
      Shane McColgan
      - Hermosa Beach, said he purchased a home built somewhere between 1927 and 1930 and was restoring it to live in; cited mold, rotten studs, and other problems; said the current owner should not be penalized by asking him to do more than build the new construction he had planned;
      John Hales
      - Hermosa Beach, said he was speaking as a resident and as a Hermosa Beach Historical Society Board member, spoke of Sanborn fire insurance maps which showed great details, and said this home appears on a map published in 1927; discussed the preservation ordinance of 1998 which saved the outside of the Bijou Theater; said this house was not on the list of possible historical structures and suggested that the list be updated every five years; said the structure was an interesting old house with its unique lighthouse architecture, but the long-time owner had not chosen to take advantage of the process to obtain a historic designation and therefore, the present owner should be allowed to do what he wanted;
      Michael Moore
      - Hermosa Beach, expressed concern on behalf of some of his neighbors and himself regarding the need to trim trees on the property that are blocking views;
      Eric Sage
      - Hermosa Beach, said he bought his 888-square foot home built in 1924 from the original owner who provided him with a Daily Breeze article describing how coworkers donated their services to build the home for the widow of their deceased friend; said the home required a lot of work but he appreciated the history and money does not buy happiness; said old homes that were remarkable should be preserved but did not feel that the current owner of this home should have to suffer financially;
      Jeff Hirsch
      - Hermosa Beach, said he could see both sides of the issue, but the current owner should not be denied his expected profits; expressed disappointment over the disappearance of beach bungalows; suggested the Council form a research group with the Historical Society, Leadership Hermosa and developers to prevent the loss of the older homes;
      Steve Goldberg,
      - attorney for current property owner William Campbell, said there were a lot of quaint old homes in the City but property values had gone up because of the new larger homes; said denial of property rights without just compensation is not constitutional; pointed out that this house was never on a list but is now the subject of interest by the Council and residents who want to designate it as historical; said the new home won't be an eyesore because it is being designed by one of the best architects in the area; said only a developer would have paid the long-time owner the amount she received; said the new owner agrees it is a beautiful home but it would cost in the hundreds of thousands of dollars to restore;
      Matt Tuance
      - Hermosa Beach, said it was unfair to expect the current owner to suffer a financial loss but there were public funds available for restoration, particularly if it could be proved that this was a working lighthouse in the 1930's; said not all old houses should be saved, but this one is unique, an anchor for the City as the first house one approaches on the Strand from Redondo Beach and one that it is recognizable from a boat in the ocean in the blur of the other buildings;
      Raju Chhrabia
      - said he was the real estate broker who represented William Campbell in the purchase of the home; said Mary Zachary did not choose to seek historical status for this house and it was not fair for the new owner to lose money; said as a real estate broker, it was important to him to know which homes were considered historical so that he did not have other clients who found themselves in this situation; said that he took pride in his work and that houses being built today will be considered historically important in 100 years;
      Lori Herold
      - Hermosa Beach, said she was fond of this house, had lived there a few years ago but the property had changed hands several times recently, selling for $2.4 million and then $2.5 million; said she was a friend of Mary Zachary but thought she should have sought historical status before she sold the property; said the current owner should be compensated for lost profit and the cost of the home since he may not have purchased it if it had been considered historical because of the development restrictions placed on such a structure;
      Dolly Zachary Rouse
      - daughter of Mary Zachary, said she listened to the tapes of the January 27 meeting when her mother said she had just spoken to the new owner and he said that he wanted to save the house but the City was going to require that it be torn down; said her mother was trying to help Mr. Campbell and was being unfairly portrayed; and
      Sam Perrotti
      - Hermosa Beach, Planning Commissioner, suggested that it might be more efficient to have the Commission review and study situations such as this and then present a report and recommendation to the Council.

      The public hearing closed at 8:45 p.m.

      Action: To rescind the nomination of this house for historical preservation
      Motion Edgerton, second Tucker. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

      Further Action: To direct staff and Planning Commission to develop a plan to preserve old houses; to investigate why Redondo Beach's volunteer plan seems to provide many requests for historical preservation; and to make available to the public information about financial incentives, tax benefits, and possible variances to preserve older homes.
      Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Keegan. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    2. The meeting recessed at 9:10 p.m.
      The meeting reconvened at 9:40 p.m., with item 5(b).

    3. DETERMINATION OF WHETHER OR NOT THE PROPERTY AT 24 EIGHTH STREET CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND CONSIDERATION OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT. (Continued from meeting of January 13, 2004. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 2, 2004 (PDF File).

      Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council question. City Attorney Jenkins and City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions.

      The public hearing opened at 9:59 p.m. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

      Gary Brutsch
      - Hermosa Beach, said he was a neighbor and had offered to buy the property about five years ago because the house looked so bad, but the owner did not want to sell; said he was also concerned about rats; said a fence would not solve the problem and would only draw more attention to the attractive nuisance of an uninhabited house; said he hoped the house was in escrow but even then conditions might not improve for some time; said if the city put a lien on the property for refurbishment costs, the property could not change hands until the lien was paid

      The public hearing closed at 10:01 p.m.

      Action: To continue the item to the March 9 meeting and direct staff to proceed with the entry warrant and to renotice the property owner with a certified letter.
      Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    4. TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING LIMITATIONS OF OPEN SPACE COVERAGE FOR TRELLIS STRUCTURE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 10, 2004.

      Action: To continue this hearing to the meeting of February 24, 2004, as recommended by staff.
      Motion Yoon, second Tucker. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    5. TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING STATE MANDATED DENSITY BONUS ORDINANCE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 4, 2004 (PDF File).

      Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council question. City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions.

      The public hearing opened at 10:21 p.m. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 10:21 p.m.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 04-1237, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE GRANTING OF DENSITY BONUSES FOR PROJECTS WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING."
      Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Keegan. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Edgerton and Yoon.

    6. TEXT AMENDMENT TO CLARIFY THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN RESTAURANTS AND SNACK SHOPS. (Continued from meeting of January 13, 2004) Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 20, 2004 (PDF File).

      The public hearing opened at 10:30 p.m. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 10:30 p.m.

      Action: To refer the issue, along with Council suggestions, to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation.
      Motion Edgerton, second Mayor Keegan. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

  6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

    1. MID YEAR BUDGET REVIEW 2003-04. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated January 28, 2004 (PDF File). Letter from Julian Katz submitted February 10, 2004.

      Finance Director Copeland presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

      Julian Katz
      - Hermosa Beach, representing the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club, referred to his letter requesting $4,000 to refurbish the playing surface for the lawn bowlers; submitted photographs showing bare ground with sparse grass.

      Proposed Action: To put $4,000 into the budget, allocated to reseed the lawn as needed, using money out of the railway right of way funds, which can be used only for parks. Motion Reviczky. The motion died for lack of a second

      Action: To refer the matter to the Parks & Recreation Commission for review and recommendation. Motion Edgerton, second Mayor Keegan. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Yoon.

      Further Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Approve the revisions to estimated revenue, appropriations, budget transfers and fund balances as shown in the Budget Summary and Revenue Worksheet; and
      2. Approve a change to the year-end transfer of unspent funds to allocate amounts to the Compensated Absences Fund, to the Capital Improvement Fund, to the Insurance Fund and to a new Retirement Stabilization Fund; and to transfer any funds in excess of the City's goal in the Contingency Fund to the new Retirement Fund.

      Motion Reviczky, second Tucker. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    2. At 11:01 p.m., the order of the agenda moved to item 7.b.

    3. REPORT ON THE STRAND BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated February 2, 2004 (PDF File).

      Police Chief Lavin presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

      Jeff Duclos
      - Hermosa Beach, addressed his written response to the Police Chief's analysis; said that he walked the Strand daily and disagreed that the speed limit signs should be removed; said this was a mixed use area, that pedestrians had the right of way, and the speed limit should be reduced to 8 mph; said Hermosa's Strand was different than in Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach, more like San Diego, where stepped-up enforcement had increased safety; thought lower signs would be more effective; said the General Plan, which address bike trails, and the Economic Review Committee, which recommended a more pedestrian friendly community, should be consulted; urged the Council to request a bicycle study;
      John Hales
      - Hermosa Beach, supported shortening the walk zone; suggested returning the portable signs that indicate the beginning and end of the walk zone; said the yellow line in the center of the Strand needed to be refreshed before each summer season;
      Skip Blomer
      - Hermosa Beach, agreed with the Chief's recommendations; said he had been riding his bike on the Strand for 14 years; confirmed the radar equipment did not record speeds under 11 mph so was not effective for tracking the speed of most Strand traffic; said the rotating red lights often did not work and tourists did not know the meaning of the lights; said some bike riders go through the park to avoid the walk zone; suggested moving the walk zone closer to the hotel; said skaters often moved faster than bike riders; said motorized scooters were not allowed on the Strand;
      Vic Cooper
      - Torrance, said he rode to work every day on the Strand, which he considered a resource the Council should handle carefully; said the solution was to simply enforce, especially on the weekends, the current laws, including bikes without lights; agreed that motorized vehicles did not belong on the Strand; said a normal speed for a bike was 13-15 mph, but a safe speed always depended on conditions; said current signs were fine but people ignored them; suggested that bike riders who wanted to travel faster ride on the street.

      Action: To reduce the speed on the Strand to 8 mph and post it.
      Motion Edgerton, second Tucker. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

      Further Action: To reduce the walk zone on the Strand from the current span between 10th Street to 15th Street to the span between 11th Street to 14th Street.
      Motion Mayor Keegan, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Tucker.

      Further Action: To increase enforcement of laws on the Strand.
      Motion Mayor Keegan, second Yoon. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

      Further Action: To place sandwich boards on the Strand on the weekend to indicate the walk zone, and direct staff to report back on signage, including the use of sandwich boards.
      Motion Edgerton, second Yoon. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

  7. At 12:18 a.m., the order of the agenda moved to item 8.a.

  8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    1. SB744 - CONSIDERATION OF TAKING A POSITION OF OPPOSITION ON THIS PROPOSED LEGISLATION. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 3, 2004 (PDF File).

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

      Action: To take a position of opposition and direct that a letter be sent to the author and the City's State representatives and that staff track the bill.
      Motion Reviczky, second Yoon. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    2. At 11:33 p.m., the order of the agenda moved to item 6.b.

    3. REQUEST TO REVIEW THE BANNER PROGRAM. Supplemental memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated January 5, 2004.

      City Manager responded to Council questions, stating that a meeting had been scheduled with CalTrans on Thursday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

      Roger Bacon
      - Hermosa Beach businessman, said the poles, which were installed in the 1980's, flexed 12" on windy days, which can rip the banners; noted problems with the banners twice, which appeared to be caused by inferior, rusted wires covered in plastic; said he had a firm come out and survey the four poles and referenced a proposal from the company to replace them with poles resistant to high winds at a lower cost than the Public Works proposal; urged the Council to accept the proposal; said CalTrans' decision to not allow the banner location on Pacific Coast Highway was a major loss of funds for the Education Foundation; said the use of a mesh fabric would not allow the words of the banner to be seen clearly;
      Carla Merriman
      - Chamber of Commerce executive director, said Director Morgan told her that CalTrans was probably not going to allow banners on Pacific Coast Highway, which leaves Aviation as the next best location; said sponsors of the Fiestas pay for the type of exposure provided by banners on a major thoroughfare and, understanding the need for fundraising for the schools, she requested allowing banners with sponsors' names for the two weeks before each Fiesta; said there were probably other non-profit groups which had the same need; and
      Heddi Sanders and Maria Flannigan
      - Co-Presidents of the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation, said a banner smaller than 4' x 40' would not allow enough space for the advertiser's name to appear prominently enough to be effective.

      Action: To continue the item until after the Cal Trans meeting, with a report back from the subcommittee, and further direction to consider the issue raised by Carla Merriman concerning the needs of the Chamber of Commerce and other non-profit community groups
      Motion Mayor Keegan, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

  9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

    1. VACANCIES - BOARDS & COMMISSIONS - APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM DUE TO UNSCHEDULED VACANCY. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated February 4, 2004 (PDF File).

      City Clerk Doerfling presented the report.

      Action: To appoint Kent Allen to the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2004.
      Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried.

  10. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

    None

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 January 27, 2004.

  2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
    Government Code Section 54957.6

    City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell
    Employee Organizations: Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association
    Police Management Bargaining Group
  3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
    Government Code Section 54957

    Title: City Manager
  4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
    Government Code Section 54956.8

    1. Property: Two contiguous parcel fronting 2nd and 3rd Streets, APN 4188-028-070 & 073
      Negotiating Parties: Stephen Burrell and Crosswind Capital, Inc.
      Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Wednesday, February 11, 2004, at the hour of 12:22 a.m. to a Closed Session.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

The Closed Session convened at the hour of 12:28 a.m. At 12:52 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 on Wednesday, February 11, 2004, at the hour of 12:53 a.m. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 24, 2004, at the hour of 7:10 p.m.