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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at the hour of 7:13 p.m.

ROLL CALL

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Lillian Light

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councilmember Bobko said five additional members of the Upper Pier Avenue Committee had been appointed by the original six members and the next meeting would take place on March 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Councilmember Tucker said the first order had been placed for 200 Centennial bricks to be installed at 14th Street near Noble Park and the Millennium walkway. He asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of John Heyning, Hermosa Beach resident and internationally recognized marine biologist, and Polly Patrick, mother-in-law of Councilmember J.R. Reviczky.

Mayor Pro Tempore Keegan reminded everyone of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 17 beginning at 11:00 a.m., followed by the two-day festival on both Saturday and Sunday.

Mayor Edgerton mentioned an item on the agenda concerning the City’s decision to become a “cool city” to reduce greenhouse gasses, and Lillian Light came forward at this time to present a plaque congratulating Hermosa Beach on being the first city in the Palos Verdes/South Bay area to take this important step.

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION:

65th ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATION (USO)

Hermosa Beach resident Jeff Duclos said that his experience in November participating in a USO tour in Iraq had given him a deep appreciation for the job that USO does. He then introduced Michael Teilmann, affiliated with Bob Hope USO Hollywood, who came forward and discussed the origin and activities of the USO.

Mayor Edgerton read the certificate of recognition and presented it to Mr. Teilmann.

PRESENTATIONS

  1. ACCEPT AWARD OF $9,229 FROM THE FIREMAN’S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY HERITAGE PROGRAM GRANT AWARD FOR AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated February 22, 2007.

    Fire Chief Russell Tingley presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, acknowledging those present who helped with this project – Don Pickard of the Tom Pickard Insurance Agency, which provided the funds; Tracy Hopkins of Neighborhood Watch, the group which identified the grant opportunity; and Kevin Kassebaum, Assistant Principal of Hermosa Valley School, representing the school district, the recipient of the funds.

    Action: To accept the award and authorize an appropriation to be presented in the FY 2007/08 budget and the expenditure of $9,229 to Emanmania, Mary Bowen-Ruth, Redondo Beach, the vendor of the program.

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

  2. AWARD “CLEAN BAY RESTAURANT” CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO ESTABLISHMENTS FOR THEIR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES WHICH PROTECT OUR BEACH AND OCEAN WATER QUALITY. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated February 20, 2007.

    Mayor Edgerton read the certificate and introduced Public Works Director Rick Morgan who distributed the certificates to representatives of the restaurants who were present.

    Public Works Director Morgan commended the 41 Hermosa Beach restaurants that took action in their businesses to reduce pollution, and said the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission provided the funding for the certificates.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

  1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

    Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

    Susie Fraley – Hermosa Beach, Vice President Hermosa Beach Education Foundation, invited the community to the foundation’s annual gala fundraiser, Hearts of Hermosa, on Friday, March 9, at Sangria, noting that all proceeds benefit the City’s school children;

    Scott Gobble – Southern California Edison, described a program with incentives to cycle air conditioners automatically in the event of a power shortage and said that information packages would be available in the Public Works Department at City Hall;

    Ron Miller – Hermosa Beach, using the projection screen, showed a notice for the February 21 Public Works Commission meeting indicating a presentation of traffic data which was collected on 16th Street, east and west of the highway, but at the meeting he was told discussion was only for 16th Street west of the highway and that a mistake had been made in the notice; said it was a violation of his rights and, under the circumstances, the Commission should have heard his testimony; said it was also stated at the meeting that the 16th Street restriping would take place and he thought there should be a hearing on the topic to allow neighborhood residents the opportunity to give their input (City Manager Burrell said the Council had not seen the minutes of the February 21 Public Works Commission meeting and would be able to address issues when the minutes are on a Council agenda);

    Jim Lissner – Hermosa Beach, asked to have consent calendar item 2(e) removed for separate discussion; said the City’s website was so much better than websites using laser fiche, which provide very slow access to information; asked that the department reports which appear as hard copies in the Council agenda packet are not a part of the packet online and asked that they be put on the City’s website;

    Lee Grant – Hermosa Beach, representing residents on 16th Street east of Pacific Coast Highway, said it appeared that the February 21 Public Works Commission meeting might be the beginning of solutions to the traffic problems; distributed an 8-minute DVD to Council and staff to illustrate the situation which is causing the neighborhood to be unsafe, particularly for children, and decreasing home values on this narrow street with no sidewalks; hoped the Council would approve the mitigation proposed by the Public Works Commission;

    Kathleen Gerber – Hermosa Beach, distributed photos of several potholes on Cypress and asked that they be repaired (City Manager Burrell said the potholes were scheduled for repair the following week and suggested she come to the budget meeting at which the master plan for street repair will be discussed);

    Patty Egerer – Hermosa Beach, said the intersection of 15th Place and Mira Street was dangerous and asked that immediate action be taken to designate Mira Street as a one-way street with traffic flow north to 16th Street; asked that no action be taken in that neighborhood until this situation can be analyzed; agreed that Mr. Miller was not treated well at the February 21 Public Works Commission meeting; asked that item 2(g) be removed from the consent calendar for separate discussion; and

    Candace Poindexter – Richstone Family Center, invited everyone to their annual fundraiser on Saturday, March 3 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight at Gallery C.

  2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

    Action:To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (l) with the exception of the following items, which were removed for discussion in item 4, but are shown in order for clarity: 2(e), (g) Bobko, and (f) Tucker. Motion Tucker, second Keegan. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Reviczky.

    At 7:55 p.m., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing items 5(a), (b) and (c).

    1. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2007.

      Action To approve, as presented, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 13, 2007. (Reviczky absent)

    2. RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 46881 THROUGH 47031, INCLUSIVE, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NO. 46183, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER.

      ActionTo ratify the check register as presented. (Reviczky absent)

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

      ActionTo receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items as presented. (Reviczky absent)

    4. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE JANUARY 2007 FINANCIAL REPORTS:

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

      ActionTo receive and file the January 2007 financial reports. (Reviczky absent)

    5. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2007.

      This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bobko, at the request of Jim Lissner, for separate discussion later in the meeting.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:
      Jim Lissner – Hermosa Beach, requested that the Council appeal item 7, the Commission’s approval of the Sharkeez expansion, after the final resolution is adopted at the March Planning Commission meeting.

      ActionTo review and reconsider item 5a, a resolution to deny a proposed variance at 1144 Second Street.
      Motion Keegan, second Bobko. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Reviczky.

      Further Action:To receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of February 20, 2007.
      Motion Bobko, second Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Reviczky.

    6. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 2007.

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

      City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions, stating that the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission will prepare a policy for renting the Historical Museum for social events.

      ActionTo receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of February 6, 2007.
      Motion Tucker, second Keegan. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Reviczky.

    7. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 17, 2007.

      This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bobko, at the request of Patty Egerer, for separate discussion later in the meeting.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:
      Patty Egerer – Hermosa Beach, said her comments regarding item 6(a) were not correct and asked that the minutes be corrected (City Manager Burrell advised that her comments be directed to the Public Works Commission, not the City Council).

      ActionTo receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of January 17, 2007.
      Motion Keegan, second Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Reviczky.

    8. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE UPPER PIER AVENUE COMMITTEE MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 2007.

      ActionTo receive and file the action minutes of the Upper Pier Avenue Committee meeting of January 18, 2007. (Reviczky absent)

    9. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS REPORT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated February 20, 2007.

      ActionTo receive and file the Status Report of capital improvement projects that are either under design or construction as of November 30, 2006. (Reviczky absent)

    10. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A CHANGE IN THE CITY’S REPRESENTATION FOR THE INDEPENDENT CITIES ASSOCIATION TO COUNCILMEMBER BOBKO AS THE DELEGATE AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE KEEGAN AS THE ALTERNATE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 21, 2007.

      ActionTo approve a change in the City’s representation for the Independent Cities Association to Councilmember Bobko as the delegate and Mayor Pro Tempore Keegan as the alternate. (Reviczky absent)

    11. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT REGARDING THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL TREASURERS ADVANCED WORKSHOP. Memorandum from City Treasurer John Workman dated February 14, 2007.

      ActionTo receive and file report regarding the California Municipal Treasurers Advanced Workshop. (Reviczky absent)

    12. RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY TORRES CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER ADA UPGRADES PROJECT; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO TORRES CONSTRUCTION, INC. (10% RETAINED 35 DAYS FOLLOWING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION). Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated February 22, 2007.

      ActionTo approve the staff recommendation to:
      (1) Accept the work by Torres Construction, Inc. for the Community Center ADA Upgrades Project;
      (2) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and
      (3) Authorize staff to release payment to Torres Construction, Inc. (10% retained 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). (Reviczky absent)

  3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

    1. ORDINANCE NO. 07-1277 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE.” For adoption . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated February 20, 2007.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:
      Jim Lissner – Hermosa Beach, asked if this new commission would oversee the building of new Fire or Police facilities (City Manager Burrell said no, that that process would begin with the Public Works Commission).

      ActionTo waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 07-1277.
      Motion Keegan, second Bobko. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

      At 10:02, the order of the agenda went to 7(a)

  4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

    Items 2(e), (f) and (g) 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 9:58 p.m., the order of the agenda went to 3(a).

  5. PUBLIC HEARINGS

    1. TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING LOT MERGERS TO CONSIDER CLARIFICATIONS AND/OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TEXT (CHAPTER 16.20 MERGER OF PARCELS) AND DEFINITION OF “BLOCK” IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 17) PERTAINING TO THE REQUIREMENT TO MERGE ADJACENT PARCELS UNDER COMMON OWNERSHIP THAT INCLUDE SUBSTANDARD LOT SIZES, WHEN AN EXISTING BUILDING STRADDLES THE PROPERTY LINE. THE MAJORITY OF PARCELS SUBJECT TO THIS MERGER REQUIREMENT HAVE ALREADY BEEN MERGED (IN THE YEARS 1987 - 1990), HOWEVER, A LIMITED NUMBER REMAIN. THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT IS TO CLARIFY THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE A LOT MERGER MAY BE REQUIRED; CONSIDER NEIGHBORHOOD CONSISTENCY RELATIVE TO LOT SIZE AND WIDTH; TO EXPAND NOTICING REQUIREMENTS; AND TO CONSIDER LIMITING THE MERGERS TO R-1 ZONED PROPERTIES. THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE LOT MERGER ORDINANCE IS TO PREVENT THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF SUBSTANDARD SIZED PARCELS THAT ARE NOT CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING PARCELS ON THE SAME BLOCK. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 21, 2007. Supplemental information received from Community Director Blumenfeld on February 27, 2007.

      Community Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, requesting that the item be continued to the next Council meeting for final approval of language based on suggestions made by the Planning Commission and the City Attorney if Council agrees. City Attorney Jenkins and City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions.

      The public hearing opened at 8:18 p.m. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

      Eric Lawrence – Hermosa Beach, said this Ordinance seems unnecessary, as it appeared this process was completed about 17years ago; said lot mergers did not make sense in some parts of the City, like the Shakespeare tract where he lived; said if mergers took place, they should be voluntary and with incentives; asked who would pay for the noticing of these hearings;

      Bruce Tuttle – Hermosa Beach, said all of the lots on his street are 25-feet wide; said he lived on one lot and owned another and hoped someday to build a house on each of the two lots for his children but could not do this if he were forced to merge the two lots; said he would appeal any action of this type but hoped it would not be necessary; and

      Greg Eberhardt – Hermosa Beach, said he and his neighbors had been involved with lot mergers for over a year and described a few specific instances, one of which resulted in a compromise acceptable to the developer and the neighbors; supported the proposed Ordinance, in which clarified the 80% rule, expanded noticing requirements, and also addressed the issues of remnant lots which were too small to be developed separately, neighborhood compatibility and density;

      The public hearing closed at 8:29 p.m.

      City Attorney Jenkins clarified the three changes proposed since the proposed draft Ordinance was presented to the Council in its agenda packet prior to the meeting, as follows:

      (1) The Planning Commission recommends, and staff concurs, that the 80% standard in Section 16.20.030.B. be a guideline, rather than a rule, so that discretion may be exercised to assure compatibility with the neighborhood.

      (2) The Planning Commission recommends, and staff concurs, that where adjoining lots when combined equal more than 7,000 square feet, that a lot line adjustment be permitted in lieu of merger, even if the resulting lots do not equal 4,000 square feet each, as long as they are larger than the existing lots and consistent with the lots in the neighborhood.

      (3) The Commission recommends, and staff concurs, that hearings may be waived for mergers involving remnant parcels.

      ActionTo continue the item to March 13, 2007, and direct the City Attorney to amend the draft Ordinance to include the language of the three revisions described this evening.
      Motion Tucker, second Keegan. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Reviczky.

    2. PRIVATE TEXT AMENDMENT TO EXEMPT BUILDING SITES ON PIER PLAZA FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) PERCENT OF PARKING SPACES ON SITE WHEN IN-LIEU PARKING FEES ARE PAID FOR BUILDINGS EXCEEDING A ONE-TO-ONE GROSS FLOOR AREA TO BUILDING SITE AREA RATIO. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 27, 2007.

      Community Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions

      The public hearing opened at 8:38 p.m. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

      Jim Lissner – Hermosa Beach, distributed a copy of the most recent amendment to the Coastal Land Use Plan, an agreement between the City and the Coastal Commission which addresses the reduction of the imbalance of downtown uses; suggested that the Council encourage office and retail businesses by making a zero percentage parking requirement available only to office and retail businesses and not restaurants and bars; and

      Carla Merriman – Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Bureau, spoke on behalf of businesses on Pier Plaza; said it was not practical to require parking that would cover most of the footprint of business in order to comply with the current parking requirements if a business chose to expand or remodel; encouraged the Council to support this amendment.

      The public hearing closed at 8:44 p.m.

      ActionTo approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 07-1278, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (SECTION 17.40.040) TO EXEMPT PIER PLAZA BUILDING SITES FROM PROVIDING A PERCENTAGE OF PARKING SPACES ON SITE WHEN IN-LIEU PARKING FEES ARE PAID.”
      Motion Keegan, second Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Reviczky.

    3. AN URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING A MORATORIUM FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 12, 2007.

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

      The public hearing opened at 9:00 p.m. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 9:00 p.m.

      ActionTo approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 07-1279U, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858, EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 06-1265U WHICH ESTABLISHED A MORATORIUM PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.”
      Motion Keegan, second Tucker. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

      The meeting recessed at 9:01 p.m.
      The meeting reconvened at 9:25 p.m., with item 6(b).

  6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

    1. DESIGNATION OF CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AS A PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE FACILITY BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated February 14, 2007.

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

      ActionTo approve the designation of the City’s Clerk’s Office as a passport acceptance facility by the U.S. Department of State, as recommended.
      Motion Keegan, second Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Reviczky.

      At 9:48 p.m., the order of the agenda went to item 4(a) items removed from the consent calendar for separate discussion.

    2. COOL CITIES PROGRAM – MEMBERSHIP IN ICLEI (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES) LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND PROGRAM AREAS FOR THE CITY ESTABLISHMENT OF A “GREEN COMMITTEE CLEARING HOUSE.” Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 22, 2007.

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

      Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

      Nicky Tenpas – Hermosa Beach, said the first step in ICLEI membership is to set a baseline of current emissions and then create a community task force to establish goals; agreed to be the contact person for residents who wished to participate;

      Lillian Light – Hermosa Beach, said one of the benefits of joining ICLEI is the suggestion of methods for reaching out to the residential and business community for maximum participation; and

      Jim Lissner – Hermosa Beach, said it was wonderful that the City was trying to improve the environment, suggesting the effort include eliminating the diesel generators on the beach and seeking ways to decrease automobile traffic instead of building parking for more cars.

      Action To approve the staff recommendation to:
      (1) To approve membership in ICLEI at $600 per year;
      (2) To review and approve focus areas for greenhouse reduction; and
      (3) To establish a Green Committee Clearing House (Verde Hermosa) of volunteers to serve as a resource center;
      with Vicky Tenpas and Lillian Light designated as contacts for information, and direction to staff to place information on the City’s website.
      Motion Edgerton, second Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Reviczky.

      At 9:42 p.m., the order of the agenda went to item 7(b).

  7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    1. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AB391 (LIEU) WHICH ENHANCES MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATION ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

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

      Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 07-6518, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AB 391 (LIEU) WHICH ENHANCES MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATION ON THE SCAQMD BOARD OF DIRECTORS.”
      Motion Keegan, second Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Reviczky.

    2. REQUEST TO USE LOT B FOR A FUNDRAISING EVENT AT GALLERY C FOR THE RICHSTONE FAMILY CENTER – SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2007 FROM 6:00 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 21, 2007.

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

      Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

      Candace Poindexter – Hermosa Beach, said the Richstone Family Center was funded by Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach to provide assistance to abused children; asked for the use of Lot B during their annual fundraiser on March 3 to allow more of the money raised at the event to be used to fund their programs; provided their website: www.richstonefamily.org,; thanked honorary chairperson Mayor Sam Edgerton and provided invitations to all Councilmembers.

      ActionTo allow the Richstone Family Center to use lot B for a fundraising event at Gallery C at no cost on Saturday, March 3, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. to midnight.
      Motion Tucker, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Reviczky.

      At 8:48 p.m., the order of the agenda went to item 6(a).

    3. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY’S CORRIDOR MOBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 22, 2007.

      City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, stating that this letter of support was no longer necessary because of the positive action by the California Transportation Commission.

      Council consensus was to take no action.

      At 10:05 p.m., the order of the agenda went to item 7(c).

  8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

    None

  9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

    None

ADJOURNMENT

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned in memory of Polly Patrick and John Heyning on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at the hour of 10:07 p.m. to the Regular Meeting of March 13, 2007, at 7:10 p.m.

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