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City Council Minutes June 8, 2004
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at the hour of 7:11 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pat Love
ROLL CALL
Present: Edgerton, Keegan, Reviczky, Tucker, Mayor Yoon
Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Tucker announced a PCH/Aviation Business Association meeting scheduled for Friday, June 11, at 8:30 a.m. in Room 4 of the Community Center; said tickets were on sale for the Tim Kelly Memorial Status Luau fundraiser that would take place Sunday, June 27, from 5-11 p.m. at Sangria; and noted that bids for the pier renovation would be opened Thursday, June 10, adding that it was hoped that the project would begin soon.
Mayor Yoon congratulated former Hermosan Holly McPeak for winning the AVP Manhattan Beach Open and said he looked forward to cheering her on at the Hermosa Beach Open; noted that the recent Heal the Bay fundraiser dinner had been well attended by Hermosans; commended Beach Cities Health District Board member Joanne Edgerton for her zeal in helping to restore paramedic funding for the City; noted that Ronald Reagan, who passed away within the last few days, had inspired him to pursue public service; and announced that tonight's meeting would be adjourned in memory of Vernon Tucker, father of Councilmember Pete Tucker.
PRESENTATION
HERMOSA HYDROGEN
Paul Ostrove, of Hermosa Hydrogen, explained how he became interested in renewable energy technology, how it could be an affordable alternative for the City, and discussed available rebates and tax incentives.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
There were no written communications this evening.
Coming forward at this time to address the Council were:
- Jennifer Alvarado
- - Hermosa Beach Education Foundation, invited the City Council and the community to the Gala Opening of Surfing Hermosa 2004 that would take place Friday, June 25, from 7-9 p.m. at Gallery C, where 20 decorated surfboards would be on display; said tickets ($20 adults, $5 children) could be purchased at www.hbef.com; and
- Ken Klade
- - Chairman of the Hermosa Beach Art Walk, said the event would begin on Thursday, June 24 at 5:00 p.m. and would take place again on Thursday, July 29, and Thursday, August 26; invited everyone to the kickoff at Java Man, noting that the art would be displayed on Pier Avenue, between Monterey and Bard; said he received an unexpected invoice for $1,100 from the City for the three events, noting that he had understood all fees were being waived and that their organization would be responsible only for the cost of the banner.
Proposed Action: To waive the remainder of the fees.
Motion Keegan, second Edgerton. The motion was subsequently withdrawn.
City Manager Burrell explained that there were direct costs to the City associated with these events, and said he would prepare a report for Council discussion at the next meeting.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (f), with the exception of the following items, which were removed for discussion in item 4, but are shown in order for clarity: (e) Edgerton and (f) Tucker.
Motion Reviczky, second Tucker. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
At 7:38 p.m., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 5(a).
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Recommendation to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on May 11, 2004.
Action:
To approve as presented the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on May 11, 2004.
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RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY THE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 36772 THROUGH 36913, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 35722, 36450, AND 36859 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 tentative future agenda items, as presented.
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Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of May 19, 2004.
Action:
To receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of May 19, 2004.
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Recommendation to authorize hanging banners for the American Cancer Society and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated June 2, 2004 (PDF File).
Action:
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting.
City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council questions.
Proposed Action: To authorize hanging banners for the American Cancer Society and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, as requested, and direct staff to bring back amended language for the banner policy.
Motion Edgerton, second Keegan. The motion was subsequently withdrawn.
Proposed Action: To direct staff to bring back the banner policy for a review of the language to allow charities outside of the City to hang banners at specifically designated locations subject to Council approval.
Motion Edgerton. The motion was subsequently withdrawn.
Action: To continue the item and direct staff to report back on alternatives for amending the banner policy.
Motion Edgerton, second Tucker. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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Recommendation to authorize installation of a stop sign on 8th Place at Ocean Drive. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated June 2, 2004 (PDF File).
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Tucker for separate discussion later in the meeting.
Public Works Director Richard Morgan responded to Council questions.
Action: To authorize installation of a stop sign on Eighth Place at Ocean Drive.
Motion Tucker, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
At 8:15 p.m., the order of the agenda went to 9(a).
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CONSENT ORDINANCES
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ORDINANCE NO. 04-1241 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 17.04 DEFINITIONS, AND CHAPTER 17.44 OFF-STREET PARKING, PERTAINING TO THE DEFINITION AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SNACK SHOPS." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 2, 2004 (PDF File).
City Clerk Doerfling presented the ordinance for adoption, noting it had been introduced at the last meeting by a unanimous vote.
Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 04-1241
Motion Keegan, second Reviczky. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Edgerton, Keegan, Reviczky, Tucker, Mayor Yoon
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 2(e), and 2(f) 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
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PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ISSUANCE BY THE INDEPENDENT CITIES LEASE FINANCE AUTHORITY OF ITS MOBILEHOME PARK REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE THE MARINELAND MOBILEHOME PARK PROJECT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 2, 2004 (PDF File).
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
The public hearing opened at 7:41 p.m. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:
- George Turk
- - President of Millennium Housing, thanked the Council and staff for their assistance, noting that Marineland residents will have the unusual opportunity to eventually own the park; assured the Council that the agreement would give residents first right of refusal should Millennium decide to sell the park before the end of the 10-year period in which residents would be eligible to purchase the park;
- Mark Lea
- - Marineland resident, said that he welcomed George Turk and Millennium's assistance in the eventual purchase of the park by the residents, noting that for the first time, residents have a real say in what happens; said Marineland furnished a means for low to medium income residents to live in Hermosa Beach; noted that his father had previously lived at Marineland; said he recently purchased a two-story manufactured home and was expecting a son, who he hoped would enjoy living at Marineland also;
- Pat Love
- - Marineland resident and President of Golden State Manufactured Home Owners League, said residents were worried when the park went up for sale but are very happy with the purchase by the nonprofit organization Millennium; and
- Vic Gooden
- - not yet a Marineland resident but moving in within the month, said he had been looking for a home for a long time and was pleased that he was able to afford to live near the ocean; expressed his appreciation to George Turk.
The public hearing closed at 7:46 p.m.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 04-6341, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF MOBILE HOME PARK REVENUE BONDS BY THE INDEPENDENT CITIES LEASE FINANCE AUTHORITY FOR THE MARINELAND MOBILE HOME PARK."
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
At 7:54, the order of the agenda went to 7(a).
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
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SUNSET CONCERT SERIES 2004. Memorandum from Community Resources Department dated June 1, 2004 (PDF File).
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Action: To approve the proposed Sunset Concert Series.
Motion Edgerton, second Mayor Yoon. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Further Action: To direct staff to agendize a discussion on the issue of erecting a kiosk on Pier Plaza for the City to install a permanent ATM, the proceeds of which could be used to fund the Summer Concert Series.
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
At 8:03, the order of the agenda returned to 3(a).
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
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UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TEAM; BOND COUNSEL AND ASSESSMENT SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR BAYVIEW ET AL PROPOSED ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 25, 2004 (PDF File).
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:
- Approve the agreements with Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth, Bond Counsel, and with David Taussig & Associates, Inc., Assessment Engineers; and
- Direct the City Manager to execute the agreements on behalf of the City.
Motion Edgerton, second Keegan. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
At 7:58 p.m., the order of the agenda went to item 6(a)
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
None.
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OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
Requests from Council members for possible future agenda items:
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Request from Mayor Yoon to provide trophies for the AVP players at a cost not to exceed $2000. This would be an ongoing program.
Mayor Yoon spoke to his request, noting that he would donate $500.
Action: To authorize a City expenditure of $1,500, with the balance of $500 being paid by Mayor Yoon for trophies for the AVP players
Motion Keegan, second Mayor Yoon. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Edgerton and Reviczky.
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Request from Councilmember Edgerton to investigate safety at the intersection of Hermosa Avenue and Herondo, at the border of Redondo Beach.
Councilmember Edgerton spoke to his request.
Action: To direct staff to contact the City of Redondo Beach and come back with a report on the issue.
Motion Edgerton, second Yoon.
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned in memory of Vernon Tucker, father of Councilmember Peter Tucker, on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at the hour of 8:22 p.m. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 7:10 p.m.
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