City Council Agenda October 12, 2004

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday,October 12, 2004 - Council Chambers, City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Regular Session - 7:10 p.m.
Closed Session - Immediately following Regular Session

MAYOR
Art Yoon
MAYOR PRO TEM
J. R. Reviczky
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Sam Y. Edgerton
Michael Keegan
Peter Tucker
CITY CLERK
Elaine Doerfling
CITY TREASURER
John M. Workman
CITY MANAGER
Stephen R. Burrell
CITY ATTORNEY
Michael Jenkins

All council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND.

The Council receives a packet with detailed information and recommendations on nearly every agenda item. Complete agenda packets are available for public inspection in the Police Department, Fire Department, Public Library, Office of the City Clerk, and the Chamber of Commerce. During the meeting, a packet is also available in the Council Chambers foyer.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

LATINO AIDS AWARENESS DAY
OCTOBER 15, 2004

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2004: NO REPORTABLE ACTIONS.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Although the City Council values your comments, the Brown Act generally prohibits the Council from taking action on any matter not listed on the posted agenda as a business item.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Although the City Council values your comments, the Brown Act generally prohibits the Council from taking action on any matter not listed on the posted agenda as a business item.
  1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

    Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction, or to request the removal of an item from the consent calendar, may do so at this time. Comments on public hearing items are heard only during the public hearing. Comments from the public are limited to three minutes per speaker. Members of the audience may also speak:

    1. during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar;
    2. during Public Hearings; and,
    3. during discussion of items appearing under Municipal Matters.

    The City Council acknowledges receipt of the written communications listed below. No action will be taken on matters raised in written communications.

    The Council may take action to schedule issues raised in oral and written communications for a future agenda.

    Citizens with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are requested to submit those comments to the City Manager.

    NO WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

  2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

    The following more routine matters will be acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member removes an item from the Consent Calendar. Items removed will be considered under Agenda Item 4, with public comment permitted at that time.
    1. Recommendation to approve the following minutes:

      1. Recommendation to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on September 28, 2004.

    2. Recommendation to ratify check register.

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

    4. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of September 15, 2004.(PDF File)

    5. Recommendation to waive the $236 banner fee for the Hermosa Beach Woman’s Club annual pancake breakfast on October 24, 2004. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 6, 2004.(PDF File).

    6. Recommendation to accept donations of 20 Twelve month gym memberships to be auctioned or sold and used for the Summer 2005 Concert series (will be appropriated in 2005) at an estimated value of $10,000 from 24 Hour Fitness; $90.00 in an anonymous employee donation from Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign to be used for Teen Program supplies; and, $30.00 in an anonymous employee donation from Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign to be used for Teen Program supplies. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated October 5, 2004.(PDF File).

    7. Recommendation to approve agreement between City of Redondo Beach and City of Hermosa Beach for Santa Monica Bay Beaches Bacteria Tidal Shoreline Water Quality Monitoring. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 5, 2004. (PDF File)

    8. Recommendation to accept the Proposal of Emergency Planning Consultants, San Diego, CA, to provide the development of both a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Compliant with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and a Multi-Hazard Functional Plan compliant with the State of California Standardization Emergency Management System; and, authorize the transfer of $30,000 from the Prospective Expenditures Account to the Fire Department Contract Services Account (001-2201-4201). Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated October 4, 2004.(PDF File).

  3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

    NONE

  4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

    • Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar.

  5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.

    1. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A VARIANCE TO ALLOW GREATER THAN 65% LOT COVERAGE; TO ALLOW GREATER THAN 100% INCREASE IN VALUATION WHILE MAINTAINING A NONCONFORMING FRONT YARD; AND TO ALLOW REQUIRED OPEN SPACE NOT ADJACENT TO A PRIMARY LIVING AREA AT 311 31ST STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 4, 2004.(PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Deny appeal and adopt resolution.

    2. TEXT AMENDMENT CORRECTIONS TO SECTION 17.44-090 -- OFF-STREET PARKING LOCATION AND SECTION 17.28.020 -- M-1 PERMITTED USE LIST. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 1, 2004.(PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION:Waive full reading and introduce ordinance.

  6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

    1. CONSIDERATION OF MEASURES TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH AB939 WASTE DIVERSION MANDATE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 6, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION:

      1. Authorize staff to begin the process for joining the Los Angeles Area Regional Agency for AB 939 diversion and disposal reporting purposes.
      2. Adopt the construction debris recycling resolution to divert debris to recycling facilities instead of landfill disposal.
      3. Adopt resolution to establish an “Automated Recycle Toters for Commercial Businesses” program to enhance recycling by businesses.
      4. Adopt resolution establishing a “5% Commercial Trash to Transformation Facility ” program to increase diversion from the commercial and industrial sector.
    2. ADOPTION OF TRUANCY ORDINANCE. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated October 5, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION:Waive full reading and introduce ordinance.

  7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    1. REDONDO UNION HIGH SCHOOL CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION SPONSORSHIP Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 6, 2004

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider whether or not to become a sponsor and at what sponsorship level.

    2. COMMUNITY ENERGY PARTNERSHIP TORCHIERE LAMP TRADE-IN PROGRAM ON NOVEMBER 20, 2004. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 6, 2004.

      RECOMMENDATION:Receive and file as informational item.

    3. E-NEWSLETTER. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 6, 2004.

      RECOMMENDATION:That the City Council review and approve the recipient data base list use and the general guidelines for content and approval and direct the City Manager to sign the month to month service agreement; and appropriate $3,500 to cover the cost of the service contract for seven months.

    4. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO APRIL 30, 2005 Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated October 7, 2004.

      RECOMMENDATION:Adopt resolution.

  8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

    1. VACANCIES – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS EXPIRATION OF TERMS – PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 6, 2004.(PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council schedule a meeting prior to the regular meeting of Tuesday, October 26, 2004, for the purpose of interviewing applicants, with appointments to be made that evening at the regular meeting.

    2. PROPOSITION 68. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 6, 2004(PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Determine whether or not to take a position on Proposition 68.

  9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

    Requests from Council members for possible future agenda items:

    Recommended Action: 1) Vote by Council whether to discuss this item; 2) refer to staff for a report back on a future agenda; or, 3) resolution of matter by Council action tonight.

    a. Request from Mayor Yoon for consideration of a resolution in support of a conforming conditional use permit application for Sunshine Canyon Landfill and a letter of support.

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 26, 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
    Property: 75 14th Street, APN: 4183-003-905
    Negotiating Parties: Stephen Burrell & Norma Navarro
    Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT