MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, September 27, 2005, at the hour of 7:15 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Dorothy Yost

ROLL CALL

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mayor Reviczky asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of John Hales, saying he was an outstanding citizen with vast knowledge of Hermosa Beach who made many contributions to the community and a good man who would be sorely missed. Councilmember Keegan said a memorial service would take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3, at the Community Center, and that a week and a half ago when he visited John, who had given up on cancer treatments, lost a lot of weight and was bedridden, he was still smiling and seemed at peace, and that was how he would remember him. Mayor Pro Tempore Tucker said John was the “who’s who” of Hermosa Beach, had designed the City seal, and ran (until a couple years ago) in the Manhattan Beach 10K since its inception as well as the Hermosa Sand & Strand race; said if anyone needed to know anything about the City, they went to John because he knew everything, and that he personally would miss conversations with him. Councilmember Edgerton said John was the town’s historian and always had answers and insights into the City’s past, said he also had a great ability to run and would pass people half his age in races; said he was a real treasure and the likes of him would not be seen again. Councilman Yoon said John’s contributions were timeless, that he would miss him personally and would run in John’s honor in the upcoming 10K.

Mayor Reviczky also asked that the meeting be adjourned in honor of Fred Eckert, father of Hermosa Beach Police Captain Thomas Eckert; saying he had been in Naval aviation during World War II and later a teacher at Redondo and Mira Costa High Schools, who contributed a lot to the community, and sent sincere condolences to the family. Mayor Pro Tempore Tucker said Mr. Eckert taught science when he attended Mira Costa High, was a great teacher who inspired students and always had an open ear for them; said he set high standards and taught values no longer taught in schools and would be missed in the community.

Councilmember Keegan announced a fundraiser for the Welsh family, former Hermosa Beach residents who lost three family homes to hurricane Katrina; said the event would take place at Sangria at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 28.

Councilmember Edgerton invited the community to participate in the Beach Cities Hurricane Relief Drive at the Clark Building on Saturday, October 22, by bringing clothing, blankets, food, and anything else families might need who had lost everything, noting that this was not a wrapping party like the Beach Cities Toy Drive; said Hermosa Valley School students would march to the Clark Building on Friday, October 21, carrying knapsacks full of donated items, and that everything would be shipped to the affected gulf areas.

Mayor Pro Tempore Tucker thanked staff for a wonderful summer, specifically the Recreation Department for providing an outstanding summer schedule of events for children and adults, including the Sunset Concert Series. He also announced the grand opening on Thursday, September 29, of p.i.n.k., a new clothing store on Pier Avenue, with profits going toward cancer research; also thanked the owners for preserving the wonderful old building, which was scheduled to be demolished by the previous owners.

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Councilmember Edgerton and Councilman Yoon described a progressive dinner fundraiser for the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation on Saturday, October 1, with tickets at $100 per couple, saying participants would walk from the first home to the others as the dinner progressed.

Mayor Reviczky expressed thanks to everyone who made the Navy feel welcome during last week’s port call, including the Beach House, King Harbor Yacht Club, Lighthouse, Budweiser for providing beer, the Kiwanis and Woman’s Clubs for funding a lunch, and Sangria, which fed lots of sailors for free; said the Weapons Officer told him that when they walked into Sharkeez, the whole place fell quiet and then there was cheering, something he had never experienced in his 18-year Navy career; and, said there was a nice letter from the Captain in the Beach Reporter.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 2005:

No reportable actions.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

  1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

    Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:
    Dorothy Yost and Jean Cullen – Hermosa Beach Woman’s Club, presented the Council with special invitations and announced that the Club’s Annual Pancake Breakfast would take place at the Clark Building on Sunday, October 16, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon, with tickets at $8 each or two for $15 and children under two free; said the breakfast would include pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, fresh fruit, coffee, raffle baskets and a silent auction; said the proceeds go to a good cause, with funds going back out into the community.

  2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

    Action:To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (r) with the exception of the following items, which were removed for discussion in item 4, but are shown in order for clarity: 2(e) Mayor Reviczky, and (h), (i), (l), (n), (o), (p), (r) Tucker.
    Motion Yoon, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    1. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2005.

      Action To approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of September 1, 2005 and the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 13, 2005.

    2. RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 41530 THROUGH 41752 INCLUSIVE, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 41077, 41310, 41511, AND 41573, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER.

      ActionTo ratify the check register as presented.

    3. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.

      ActionTo receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items as presented.

    4. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE AUGUST 2005 FINANCIAL REPORTS:

      1. Revenue and expenditure report ;
      2. City Treasurer's report;
      3. and,
      4. Investment report .

      Action To receive and file the August 2005 financial reports.

    5. RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT, FOR THE SUNSET CONCERT SERIES FY 06-07, THE DONATIONS OF $10,000 FROM NESTLE WATERS NORTH AMERICA, $10,000 FROM GRAND CENTRAL MARKETING, AND $970.47 FROM CONCERT ATTENDEES AT THE SUNSET CONCERT OF AUGUST 14, 2005. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 19, 2005.

      This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky in order to acknowledge and thank the donors.

      ActionTo accept the following donations to be used for the Sunset Concert Series FY 05-06:
      (1) $10,000 from Nestle Waters North America;
      (2) $10,000 from Grand Central Marketing; and
      (3) $970.47 from attendees at the Sunset Concert of August 14, 2005.
      Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    6. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2005.

      ActionTo receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of September 6, 2005.

    7. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS REPORT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 19, 2005.

      ActionTo receive and file the Status Report of capital improvement projects that are either under design or construction as of August 31, 2005.

    8. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2005.

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

      Action To review and reconsider the Commission’s approval of a Variance at 249 26th Street (P.C. Item 12) at a public hearing before the City Council.
      Motion Tucker, second Keegan.

      Action To receive and file the remaining action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of September 20, 2005.
      Motion Tucker, second Yoon. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    9. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION AND SELECT ENTERTAINMENT VENUE PROPOSAL FOR MUSICAL PERFORMANCE CONDUCTED BY “BIG BAND 2000” FROM 8:00 P.M. TO 12:15 A.M. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn dated September 19, 2005.

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

      Community Resources Director Lynn and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

      Action To approve the implementation of a New Year’s Eve Celebration and select entertainment venue proposal for musical performance conducted by “Big Band 2000” from 8:00 p.m. to 12:15 a.m., with direction to staff to have the event shown on local cable TV and to prepare a letter for the Mayor’s signature seeking funding from Pier Plaza businesses to help fund the event.
      Motion Tucker, second Edgerton. The motion carried, nothing the dissenting votes of Keegan and Yoon.

      By consensus, the Council also directed staff to look into the possibility of corporate sponsorships for the New Year’s Eve event without taking any sponsor funds away from the Sunset Concert series.

    10. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE NOTICE OF CLOSED CLAIMS. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated September 20, 2005.

      Action To receive and file notice of closed claims.

    11. RECOMMENDATION FOR REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM 2004-05 TO 2005-06, AND ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 2004-05, 2005-06. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 19, 2005.

      ActionTo reappropriate funds from 2004-05 to 2005-06, and additional appropriations for 2004-05, 2005-06.

    12. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT REGARDING PARKING ENFORCEMENT ON VIOLATIONS FOR PARKING ON SIDEWALKS. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated September 21, 2005.

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

      Police Chief Lavin and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

      Action To receive and file the report regarding parking enforcement on violations for parking on sidewalks.
      Motion Tucker, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

      By consensus, the Council also directed staff to bring back an ordinance authorizing incrementally increased fines for multiple offenders.

    13. RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 04-115 STREET IMPROVEMENTS – 20TH STREET FROM VALLEY DR. TO POWER ST.; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO ORION CONTRACTING, INC. (10% RETAINED FOR 35 DAYS FOLLOWING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION). Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 21, September 21, 2005.

      Action To approve the staff recommendation to:

      (1) Accept the work by Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Project No. CIP 04-115 Street Improvements – 20th Street from Valley Dr. to Power St;
      (2) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and
      (3) Authorize staff to release payment to Orion Contracting, Inc. (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion).

    14. RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO CBM CONSULTING, INC. TO PROVIDE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CIP NO. 04-117 – MANHATTAN AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,250; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE AGREEMENT UP TO $3,000. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 19, 2005.

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

      Public Works Director Morgan responded to Council questions.

      Action To approve the staff recommendation:
      (1) To award Professional Services Agreement to CBM Consulting, Inc. to provide design and engineering services for CIP No. 04-117 – Manhattan Avenue Street Improvements in the amount of $26,250;
      (2) Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Professional Services Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and
      (3) Authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the agreement up to $3,000.
      Motion Tucker, second Yoon. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    15. RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO CBM CONSULTING, INC. TO PROVIDE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CIP NO. 05-120 –STREET IMPROVEMENTS VARIOUS STREETS IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,670; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 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 21, 2005.

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

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

      ActionTo approve the staff recommendation to:
      (1) Award Professional Services Agreement to CBM Consulting, Inc. to provide design and engineering services for CIP No. 05-120 –Street Improvements Various Streets in the amount of $34,670;
      (2) Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Professional Services Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and
      (3) Authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the agreement up to $4,000.
      Motion Tucker, second Yoon. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

      Further Action: To re-consider the above Council action.
      Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Tucker. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

      Further Action: To approve the staff recommendation, as noted above, but to refer 19th Street to the Public Works Commission instead, for a noticed hearing prior to any design work, to seek public input from residents of 19th Street who may not wish to have their street paved.
      Motion Keegan, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    16. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES 1.13 FEET OF THE EAST SIDE OF LOMA DRIVE AND THE 1.70 FEET OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF EIGHTH STREET ALONG THE FRONTAGE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 760 LOMA DRIVE AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 25, 2005. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 15, 2005.

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

      Public Works Director responded to Council questions, noting that the public hearing would take place at the October 25 Council meeting.

      Action To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 05-6427, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES 1.13 FEET OF LOMA DRIVE AND THE 1.70 FEET OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF 8TH STREET ALONG THE FRONTAGE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 760 LOMA DRIVE.”
      Motion Tucker, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    17. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #060280 FOR A 2 UNIT CONDO AT 817 6TH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 20, 2005.

      Action To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 05-6426, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 060280 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 817 6TH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA.”

    18. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CLAIM SUBJECT TO OBTAINING A RELEASE FROM THE CLAIMANT. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated August 29, 2005.

      Claimant: Loberg, Teresa
      Date of Loss: 06-29-05
      Date Filed: 08-25-05
      Allegation: Property Damage

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

      City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

      Action To approve the above-noted claim subject to obtaining a release from the Claimant.
      Motion Tucker, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Keegan.

      At 7:37 p.m., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing items 5 (a), (b) and (c).

  3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

    1. ORDINANCE NO. 05-1253 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE (CHAPTER 15.04) TO REQUIRE THE EXECUTION OF A WAIVER FOR CONSTRUCTION BELOW GRADE AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE.” For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated September 20, 2005.

      Action To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 05-1253. Motion Edgerton, second Yoon. The motion carried by the following vote:

      AYES: Edgerton, Keegan, Tucker, Yoon, Mayor Reviczky
      NOES: None
      ABSENT: None
      ABSTAIN: None

    2. ORDINANCE NO. 05-1254 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 3.44 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE.” For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated September 20, 2005.

      Action To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 05-1254. Motion Yoon, second Tucker. The motion carried by the following vote:

      AYES: Edgerton, Keegan, Tucker, Yoon, Mayor Reviczky
      NOES: None
      ABSENT: None
      ABSTAIN: None

  4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

    Items 2(e), (h), (i), (l), (n), (o), (p) 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 8:25 p.m., the order of the agenda went to 9(a).

  5. PUBLIC HEARINGS

    1. TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 17.50.080 REGARDING PROHIBITED SIGNS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 21, 2005.

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

      The public hearing opened at 7:40 p.m. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 7:40 p.m.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 05-1255, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 17.50.080.A.6 AND 17.50.080.A.7 REGARDING PROHIBITED SIGNS.” Motion Yoon, second Tucker. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    2. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM CC, COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR, TO MD, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AND ZONE CHANGE FROM SPA7, SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 7, TO R-2, TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF UP TO TWO RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 722 FIRST STREET. Letter from appellant William Messori of Mar Ventures, Inc. dated September 20, 2005, requesting that the appeal be withdrawn.

      Community Development Director Blumenfeld and City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council questions.

      The public hearing opened at 7:41 p.m. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 7:41 p.m.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to withdraw the appeal per the appellant’s request
      Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Yoon. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    3. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO MERGE TWO OF THE FOUR LOTS THAT COMPRISE THE PROPERTY AT 550 21ST STREET - RESULTING IN THREE LOTS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 21, 2005. Supplemental letter received September 22, 2005 from Albro L. Lundy III, property owner’s attorney, and supplemental letter received September 26, 2005 from appellant Rosalie Murphy requesting that the appeal be withdrawn.

      The public hearing opened at 7:43 p.m. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 7:43 p.m.

      Action To receive and file the request from the appellant to withdraw the appeal.
      Motion Yoon, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

  6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

    1. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF BANNER PERMIT FEES FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH WOMAN’S CLUB FOR THE ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON OCTOBER 16, 2005. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 22, 2005.

      Action: To waive the $245 banner fee for the pancake breakfast on October 16, 2005, as recommended by staff.
      Motion Edgerton, second Yoon. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    2. DISCUSSION OF BEACH CITIES HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORT.

      Action : Council consensus was to hold the Beach Cities Hurricane Relief Effort event on Saturday, October 22, at the Clark Building from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with or without the participation of Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach, with direction to staff to locate a truck from the Salvation Army or some other agency to transport the collected items; to have the Clark Building available on Friday, October 21, when Valley School students will be walking to the facility with knapsacks filled with donated items

      At 7:50 p.m., the order of the agenda returned to item 3(a) consent ordinances.

  7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    None

  8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

    NONE

  9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

    1. Request from Mayor Reviczky to direct staff to develop a policy allowing free parking in the parking structure and Lot “A” for those vehicles displaying handicapped plaques or license plates.

      Action: To allow free parking for persons with handicapped placards in the parking structure and in Lot “A” as requested, and to direct staff to develop a tracking system to observe any possible abuse of the system. Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Tucker, The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    2. Request from Councilmember Yoon to present a commendation to Barbara Robinson of p.i.n.k. for the renovation of the building at 238 Pier Avenue.

      Action: To direct staff to prepare a commendation to Barbara Robinson of P.I.N.K. for her renovation of the building at 238 Pier Avenue Motion Yoon, second Tucker. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

  10. 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 1, 2005 and approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on September 13, 2005.

    2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - Existing Litigation

      Government Code Section 54956.9(a)

      The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.

      Name of Case: Rusth v. City of Hermosa Beach et al
      Case Number: CV04-4316-DSF

    3. 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

    4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
      Government Code Section 54957

      Title: CITY MANAGER

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, September 13, 2005, at the hour of 8:30 p.m. to a closed session.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

The Closed Session convened on Tuesday, September 13, 2005, at the hour of 8:47 p.m. At the hour of 9:05 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, on Tuesday, September 27, 2005, at the hour of 9:06 p.m. to the Regular Meeting of October 11, 2005, at 7:10 p.m.