Council Minutes

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at the hour of 7:23 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Pat Love

ROLL CALL

Present:Keegan, Reviczky, Tucker, Mayor Yoon
Absent: Edgerton

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Pro Tempore Reviczky announced a Public Utilities Commission (PUC) meeting on Thursday, September 23, to discuss splitting the 310 area code, noting that the City had opposed this in the past, and encouraged all residents to write, phone, or email the PUC to express opposition as well.

Councilmember Tucker thanked City staff and volunteers for all of the wonderful summer events, including the Artwalk, the Fiestas Hermosa, the Surfboard Art auction – a very successful event that raised a substantial sum for the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation and the Hermosa Beach Arts Foundation.

Councilmember Keegan pointed out that all of the artists donated their time and talent to create the surfboard art and said the City appreciated the residents’ support of local charities. He said that the second WiFi class was held September 13 with a standing room only crowd, and that there would be other classes, which would be announced by press release.

Mayor Yoon announced that Heal the Bay was orchestrating California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 18 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon, starting at the Hermosa Beach pier, noting it was a great family activity, that all materials would be furnished to participants, and prizes to be distributed. He also invited everyone to wish the Bottle Inn well on its 30th anniversary.

City Manager Burrell said that two items would be deleted from the agenda:

  1. Item 2(i) regarding the coating of the Fire Department equipment bay floor because another technique was going to be investigated; and
  2. Item 6(b) regarding the South Bay Mini Cooper/BMW proposed construction because the dealership had indicated that they would not be moving forward with the project on this site.

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation of a check to the City by Pat Aust, Board Member of the Beach Cities Health District, representing financial support for the City’s paramedic program.

PowerPoint Presentation regarding West Nile Virus by Myeasha Kimball Public Health Nurse from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Services, which addressed an overview of the situation, symptoms, transmission, infected animals, diagnosis, treatment, risks, prevention, fact vs. fiction, good health practices, how to protect family, and coping skills. Anyone interested in further information was encouraged to contact the City Manager’s office for a referral to Ms. Kimball’s office.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

a. Letter from Roger Creighton regarding the contract services of Paul Moote & Associates.

Action: Mayor Yoon directed, with the consensus of the Council, the City Attorney to respond to Mr. Creighton’s letter, with copies of the response to all Councilmembers. (Edgerton absent)

Coming forward at this time to address the Council was:

Chris Howell – Hermosa Beach, said he lived behind the BMW dealership and even though he had not agreed with the Council’s decision to deny the dealership’s request to vacate 30th Street, he respected their decision to do what they thought was best for the neighborhood; expressed thanks to City Manager Burrell for his hard work on the project, and Mayor Pro Tempore Reviczky, who thought the closure of 30th Street should be tested before a decision was made to deny the dealership’s request; hoped that the proposal could be resurrected and said he would be willing to help in any way he could.

  1. CONSENT CALENDAR:

    Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (t), with the exception of item 2(i), which was deleted from the agenda by the City Manager, and the following items, which were removed for discussion in item 4, but are shown in order for clarity: (g) Reviczky, (l) Tucker, (m) Tucker; (q) Mayor Yoon, and (r) Reviczky. Motion Reviczky, second Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilmember Edgerton.

    At 8:00 pm., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to Municipals Matters item 6(a).

    1. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES

      1. Regular meeting held on July 27, 2004;
      2. Regular meeting held on August 10, 2004; and
      3. Adjourned Regular meeting held on August 13, 2004.

      Action: To approve as presented the City Council minutes of the Regular meetings of July 27, 2004, and August 10, 2004, and the Adjourned Regular meeting of August 13, 2004. (Edgerton absent)

    2. RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY THE CHECK REGISTER NOS. 37545 THROUGH 37843, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 37481 AND 37548 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER.

      Action: To ratify the check register, as presented. (Edgerton absent)

    3. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.(PDF File).

      Action: To receive and file tentative future agenda items, as presented. (Edgerton absent)

    4. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE JULY 2004 FINANCIAL REPORTS:

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

      Action: To receive and file the July 2004 financial reports as presented. (Edgerton absent)

    5. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 2004. (PDF File).

      Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of August 17, 2004. (Edgerton absent)

    6. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICE CONTRACT WITH THE BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT UPON APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated August 24, 2004. (PDF File).

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Approve Agreement for Services Contract with the Beach Cities Health District for Emergency Medical Services fiscal year 2004-05; and
      2. Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute said Agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. (Edgerton absent)
    7. RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS OF $250 FROM MANHATTAN BEACH BAGEL COMPANY TO BE USED FOR WIFI SPONSORSHIP (MONTHLY CHARGE); $2,215 FROM ROBERT J. DUNN TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MEMORIAL BENCH FOR JULIE DUNN; $250 FROM HERMOSA PAVILION (RYAN SHOOK) TO BE USED FOR WIFI SPONSORSHIP (MONTHLY CHARGE); AND $10,000 FROM VINEYARD BANK TO BE USED FOR THE 2004 SUNSET CONCERT SERIES.Memorandum from Viki Copeland dated August 26, 2004. (PDF File).

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

      Action: To accept the following donations:

      1. $ 250.00 from Manhattan Beach Bagel Company to be used for WiFi sponsorship (monthly charge);
      2. $ 2,215.00 from Robert J. Dunn to be used for the purchase of a memorial bench for Julie Dunn;
      3. $ 250.00 from Hermosa Pavilion (Ryan Shook) to be used for WiFi sponsorship (monthly charge); and
      4. $10,000.00 from Vineyard Bank to be used for the 2004 Sunset Concert Series.

      Motion Reviczky, second Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilmember Edgerton.

    8. RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE CONDITIONS IN CONNECTION WITH COASTAL COMMISSION APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICT ON CYPRESS AVENUE BETWEEN 11TH STREET AND PIER AVENUE AND DIRECT STAFF TO IMPLEMENT ITS CONDITIONS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 23, 2004.(PDF File).

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to accept the conditions in connection with Coastal Commission approval of amendments to the preferential parking district on Cypress Avenue between 11th Street and Pier Avenue and direct staff to implement its conditions. (Edgerton absent)

    9. RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE BID AWARD FOR THE APPLICATION OF A POLYMER FLOOR COATING ON THE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPARATUS BAY FLOOR TO BITHELL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,040.00 AND RE-APPROPRIATE THAT AMOUNT FROM THE 2003-04 BUDGET TO THE 2004-05 BUDGET. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated September 7, 2004.

      This item was deleted from the agenda by the City Manager in order to consider another process for treating the floor. (Edgerton absent)

    10. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROPRIATE $34,103.59 FOR A GRANT AWARDED TO THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH BY THE 2004 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE A REVENUE AMOUNT OF $34,103.59 FOR REIMBURSED EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE GRANT. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated August 30, 2004. (PDF File).

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Appropriate $34,103.59 for a grant awarded to the City of Hermosa Beach by the 2004 Homeland Security Grant Program (Grant #2004-45, OES ID #037-00000); and
      2. Authorize a revenue amount of $34,103.59 for reimbursed expenditures associated with the grant. (Edgerton absent)
    11. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS REPORT AS OF JULY 31, 2004. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 31, 2004.(PDF File).

      Action: To receive and file the staff report giving the status of capital improvement projects that are either under design or construction as of July 31, 2004. (Edgerton absent)

    12. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL RECYCLING LIDS, CONTAINERS, AND OTHER APPURTENANT DEVICES, TO INSTALL 30 ADDITIONAL RECYCLING RECEPTACLES ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND EAST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY; APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF 20 ASH URNS TO BE DISTRIBUTED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA; AND, APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION OF $18,000 FROM THE AB939 FUND FOR THE PURCHASES. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 31, 2004.(PDF File).

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

      Public Works Director Morgan and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

      Action:To approve the staff recommendation to

      1. Approve the purchase of additional recycling lids, containers, and other appurtenant devices, to install 30 additional recycling receptacles on Pacific Coast Highway and east of Pacific Coast Highway; and
      2. Approve the appropriation of $18,000 from the AB939 fund for the purchases, and to continue approving the purchase of 20 ash cans, with direction to staff to research alternatives, such as a ring filled with sand that can be bolted to the lid of the regular trash containers or receptacles that would be less likely to be easily tipped over.

      Motion Keegan, second Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilmember Edgerton.

    13. RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO NEWTECH ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION, INC., GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, BASED ON THEIR LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID OF $8,300.00 FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 04-114 24TH PLACE SPEED HUMPS; 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 THE CONTINGENCY OF $1,000.Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 7, 2004. (PDF File).

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

      Public Works Director Morgan and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

      Action:To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Award construction contract to Newtech Engineering and Construction, Inc., Glendale, California, based on their lowest responsible bid of $8,300.00 for Project No. CIP 04-114 24th Place Speed Humps;
      2. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and
      3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the contingency of $1,000.

      Motion Tucker, second Keegan. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilmember Edgerton.

    14. RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWO SYMBOL HANDHELD COMPUTERS AND THE NECESSARY ACCESSORIES INCLUDING SOFTWARE FROM DUNCAN PARKING TECHNOLOGIES INC. LOCATED IN GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA FOR $11,763. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated September 7, 2004. (PDF File).

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to authorize the purchase of two Symbol Handheld computers and the necessary accessories including software from Duncan Parking Technologies Inc. located in Glendale, California for $11,763. (Edgerton absent)

    15. RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CROSSROAD SOFTWARE TO PROVIDE HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, TRAINING, AND MAINTENANCE TO FULFILL THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE GRANT; APPROPRIATE $711,845 FOR A GRANT AWARDED TO THE CITY BY THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY; AND, AUTHORIZE A REVENUE AMOUNT OF $711,845 FOR REIMBURSED EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS GRANT. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated September 1, 2004. (PDF File).

      Action:To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Crossroad Software to provide hardware, software, training, and maintenance to fulfill the requirements of the grant;
      2. Appropriate $711,845 for a grant awarded to the City by the California Office of Traffic Safety; and
      3. Authorize a revenue amount of $711,845 for reimbursed expenditures associated with this grant. (Edgerton absent)

    16. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A PROCUREMENT POLICY TO HELP IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S AB939 WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAM. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 10, 2004.(PDF File).

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 04-6356, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR THE PURCHASE OF RECYCLED PRODUCTS.” (Edgerton absent)

    17. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP NO. 060842 FOR A TWO LOT SUBDIVISION PROJECT AT 2226 HERMOSA AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 7, 2004.(PDF File).

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

      Community Development Director Blumenfeld responded to Council questions.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 04-6357, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 060842 FOR A TWO-LOT SUBDIVISION PROJECT LOCATED AT 2226 HERMOSA AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA.”
      Motion Yoon, second Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilmember Edgerton.

    18. RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO ADVANCED APPLIED ENGINEERING, INC. (AAE) TO PROVIDE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CIP NO. 03-418 SEWER IMPROVEMENTS – UPGRADE OF SEWAGE LIFT STATIONS CITYWIDE IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,393: AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE AGREEMENT UP TO $4,000. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 7, 2004. Supplemental revised Exhibit A, Expanded Scope of Work, received September 14, 2004.(PDF File).

      This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Pro Tempore Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting.

      Action:To approve the following direction to staff:

      1. Instead of upgrading the lift station at Ingleside and 33rd Street to pump water uphill, investigate the possibility and the cost of diverting this line to the Manhattan Beach system 100 feet away; and
      2. Explore the possibility of having the lift station at 35th Street and The Strand being constructed by the Los Angeles County Sanitation District because they have the expertise and in-house engineering, and also to look into whether or not the Sanitation District could maintain this lift station.

      Motion Reviczky, second Keegan. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilmember Edgerton

    19. RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY ALLIANCE STREETWORKS, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 02-185 STREET IMPROVEMENTS – FIFTH STREET FROM ARDMORE AVENUE TO PROSPECT AVENUE; APPROVE THE ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS OF $3,449.08 TO ALLIANCE STREETWORKS, INC. AND $1,650 TO DAVID MOMENI, PHD DUE TO INCREASED QUANTITIES; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO ALLIANCE STREETWORKS, INC. (10% RETAINED FOR 35 DAYS FOLLOWING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION). Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 7, 2004.(PDF File).

      This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Pro Tempore Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting.

      Action:To approve the following direction to staff:

      1. Accept the work by Alliance Streetworks, Inc. for Project No. CIP 02-185 Street Improvements – Fifth Street from Ardmore Avenue to Prospect Avenue;
      2. Approve the additional payments of $3,449.08 to Alliance Streetworks, Inc. and $1,650 to David Momeni, PhD due to increased quantities;
      3. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and
      4. Authorize staff to release payment to Alliance Streetworks, Inc. (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). (Edgerton absent)

    20. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 2004.

      Action:To receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of August 3, 2004. (Edgerton absent)

  2. CONSENT ORDINANCES

    None

  3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

    Items 2 (g), (l), (m), (q) and (r) 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.

    At 9:14, the order of the agenda went to item 6(c).

  4. PUBLIC HEARINGS

    None

  5. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

    1. REQUEST BY PROPERTY OWNERS FOR AN INTERPRETATION REGARDING A PARTIAL O-S OPEN SPACE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 517 LOMA AND 521-521½ LOMA DRIVE.Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 24, 2004.(PDF File).

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

      Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

      Steve Kaplan – said he represented the property owner at 517 Loma Avenue, although Frances Parker, the property owner of 521 Loma Drive, also supported the request; submitted documents to the City Council; detailed the history of what was known about the sale of this property by the school district; said the evidence was incomplete and inconclusive that these small pieces of land were intended to be zoned as open space; urged the Council to take administration action to correct this mistake and not require that this issue be placed on a ballot before the voters;

      Norm Lebow – Hermosa Beach, said he is a renter at the adjacent property and asked that the Council not grant any special favors to this property owner because there had been no demolition permit and the asbestos removal had been handled incorrectly; said the neighbors were not informed of the demolition, the ground had not been properly watered and dust from the activity had given him pleurisy and ruined his car; said that the property owner had not responded to his attorneys phone calls;

      Frances Parker – Hermosa Beach, owner and resident of adjacent property since 1952, provided a history of these properties and how they were affected when the school was closed and the property sold; said even though she would be between tall buildings on either side if the proposed development took place at 517 Loma, she thought it was reasonable that the development be allowed; and

      Bill Tilley – Torrance, contractor for the project at 517 Loma Drive, said all required permits had been issued by the City for all activities, and the documents were on file with the City.

      Action: To clarify the zoning designation for the residential properties located at 517 and 521-521½ Loma Drive as R-2, not OS, based on the Council’s finding that the portion of the properties in question was never intended to be zoned as Open Space.
      Motion Keegan, second Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilmember Edgerton.

      The meeting recessed at 8:42 p.m.
      The meeting reconvened at 8:53 p.m., with item 7(a).

    2. MINI/BMW SITE, PROPOSED INCENTIVES TO ASSIST THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEALERSHIP FOR COOPERMINI/BMW USED CARS AND SERVICE CENTER. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 4, 2004. (PDF File).

      This item was deleted from the agenda by the City Manager because South Bay Mini Cooper/BMW withdrew their proposal for a Mini-Cooper dealership and service center at 2901 Pacific Coast Highway. (Edgerton absent)

    3. E-NEWSLETTER PROPOSAL.Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 9, 2004. Supplemental email from Diane Miller received September 14, 2004.(PDF File).

      Coming forward to present the proposal and respond to Council questions was:

      John Bowler – Hermosa Beach, gave a PowerPoint presentation describing the details of his proposal and gave examples of the types of notifications and information that could be provided to residents who requested the e-newsletter.

      City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions.

      Action: To approve in concept the e-newsletter proposal presented this evening with direction to staff to resolve the privacy and content issues raised by Council and to report back with a detailed plan for implementation. Motion Reviczky, second Keegan. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Mayor Yoon and the absence of Councilmember Edgerton.

  6. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    1. CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL SERVICE: NOTICE OF 3% RATE INCREASE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2005. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 1, 2004.(PDF File).

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

      Action: To receive and file the Consolidated Disposal Service notice of a 3% rate increase effective January 1, 2005.
      Motion Tucker, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilmember Edgerton.

    2. PROPOSITION 1A – LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE PROTECTION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 9, 2004.(PDF File).

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

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to support Proposition 1A which will prevent the state legislature from taking local government revenues to fund state programs.
      Motion Reviczky, second Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilmember Edgerton.

  7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

    1. VACANCY – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated September 9, 2004.(PDF File).

      City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

      Action: To direct the City Clerk to re-advertise the vacancy and invite additional applications.
      Motion Reviczky, second Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilmember Edgerton.

      At 8:57 p.m., the order of the agenda returned to item 4(a), removed consent calendar items.

  8. 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 August 10, 2004.

  2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
    Government Code Section 54956.8

    Property: 552 11th Place, APN: 4187-020-044
    Negotiating Parties: Stephen Burrell & Stephen Grossman
    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 Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at the hour of 9:40 p.m. to a closed session.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION The Closed Session convened on Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at the hour of 9:50 p.m. At the hour of 10:05 p.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 Iris Ann Dinneen, on Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at the hour of 10:06 p.m. to the regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 7:10 p.m.