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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at the hour of 7:15 p.m.

ROLL CALL

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Russ Tingley

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councilmember Tucker said local contractor Larry Murakami had demolished the old lifeguard facility on the beach in front of The Beach House at no charge, which should certainly be considered one of the 100 Acts of Beautification, and asked that Mr. Murakami and his crew be recognized at the next City Council meeting.

Mayor Edgerton announced an organizational meeting for Hermosa Verde on Thursday, May 10, at 6:00 p.m.; said Mayor Pro Tempore Keegan would be on the building committee and hoped Councilmember Reviczky would be on the electric committee and that other Councilmembers would participate as well.

Councilmember Reviczky agreed to serve as a committee member. He then asked that this evening’s meeting be adjourned in memory of Mike D’Amico who recently passed away, noting that that Mike had grown up in Hermosa Beach, had previously been employed with the Hermosa Beach Police Department, and served for the past several years as a member of the City’s Civil Service Commission.

Mayor Edgerton added his own personal thoughts about Mike D’Amico, saying that he was a terrific person with a lot of charisma.

PRESENTATIONS

PRESENTATIONS TO SOL BLUMENFELD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, AND RUSSELL TINGLEY, FIRE CHIEF

Mayor Edgerton called forward Sol Blumenfeld (who was leaving to assume a position with another City) and Russ Tingley (who was retiring), and presented a Hermosa Beach tile plaques to each of them with warm appreciation for their years of service to the City.

PRESENTATION BY HERMOSA BEACH YOUNG AT ART PROGRAM “GREENBELT GATES”

The presentation was not given as no one was present from the Young at Art Program.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

  1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

    Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

    Ron Miller – Hermosa Beach, asked that items 2 (e) and (h) be removed from the consent calendar for separate discussion; and

    Carla Merriman – Executive Director of the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Center, said the Daily Breeze, in honor of the City’s Centennial, had been working with Chamber on an insert to be included in May 11 issue of the newspaper, which would be delivered to every home in Hermosa Beach, not just subscribers.

    1. Letter from James Lissner dated April 26, 2007 regarding televising interviews of Planning Commission applicants.

      Coming forward to address the Council on his letter was:

      Jim Lissner – Hermosa Beach, asked that the Commission applicants interviews be televised live and then replayed the following day; asked if the reason written and oral communications could not be acted upon at the meetings by the Council is for a legal reason or choice (City Manager Burrell said the City Council established the policy about five years ago); Mr. Lissner then asked that the policy be changed.

    2. Letter from Andrew and Leanne Clifton dated April 25, 2007 regarding vacation rentals.

      No one came forward to address the Council on this letter.

      <Action: To receive and file both letters, 1(a) and 1(b).
      Motion Reviczky, second Keegan. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

  2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

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

    1. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON APRIL 10, 2007.

      Action To approve, as presented, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 10, 2007.

    2. RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 47633 THROUGH 47809, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 39415, 42920, 47581 AND 47691, 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 REPORT OF CUSTOMER SERVICE SURVEYS/COMPLAINTS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 4, 2007.

      ActionTo receive and file the report.

    5. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 18, 2007.

      This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Tucker (at the request of Ron Miller) for separate discussion later in the meeting.

      Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

      Ron Miller – Hermosa Beach, said the Public Works Commission did discuss 16th Street issues (item 6a) at the meeting, but he thought the traffic study was inadequate; agreed with removing the five parking spaces but said that action would not solve all the problems, said the crossing guard at 16th and Ardmore testified about cars speeding down the hill; asked that the Council re-hear the issues on 16th Street west of Pacific Coast Highway; provided a handout for the Council; and

      Lee Grant – Hermosa Beach, said he wanted to make sure that the Council understood that the previous speaker was referring to 16th Street west of Pacific Coast Highway.

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

      ActionTo receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission Meeting of April 18, 2007.
      Motion Tucker, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    6. RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS OF $912 FROM THE SILENT AUCTION AND CONTEST PROCEEDS TO BE USED FOR THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION; $1,600 FROM ROBERT STONEMAN TO BE USED FOR A MEMORIAL BENCH FOR THE STONEMAN FAMILY; AND $600 FROM MIDSTOKKE AND FRIENDS TO BE USED FOR A MEMORIAL TREE FOR ROGER CREIGHTON. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated April 30, 2007.

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

      ActionTo accept the following donations:
      - $ 912 from silent auction/contest proceeds to be used for the Centennial celebration.
      - $1,600 from Robert Stoneman to be used for a memorial bench for the Stoneman Family; and
      - $ 600 from Midstokke and Friends to be used for a memorial tree for Roger Creighton.
      Motion Reviczky, second Bobko. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    7. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING & STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2007 2008 ("DISTRICT") MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-6522; ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY COUNCIL’S INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008; AND SETTING JUNE 12, 2007 TO ACCEPT PUBLIC INPUT ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated May 1, 2007.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

      1. Adopt Resolution No. 07-6528, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2007-2008”; and
      2. Adopt Resolution No. 07-6529, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2007-2008 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2008, AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING IN RELATION THERETO,” setting the date of June 12, 2007 for the public hearing to accept public input on the proposed assessment.

    8. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF NEW TRAFFIC MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE AT THE INTERSECTION OF SIXTEETH STREET AND PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY TO RESTRICT TURNING MOVEMENTS ON SIXTEENTH STREET TO RIGHT AND LEFT TURNS ONLY BOTH EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND; REDUCE THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT ON SIXTEENTH STREET BETWEEN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND PROSPECT AVENUE FROM 25 MPH TO 15 MPH; AND, ELIMINATE FIVE (5) PARKING SPACES FROM THE SOUTH SIDE OF SIXTEENTH STREET AND WEST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY OPPOSITE THE ENTRANCES TO THE PAVILION PARKING GARAGE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 30, 2007. Supplemental letter from Phyllis Miller received May 7, 2007, and supplemental drawing received May 8, 2007.

      This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Tucker (at the request of Ron Miller) for separate discussion later in the meeting.

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

      Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

      Ron Miller – Hermosa Beach, submitted information; said he supported the action taken regarding Sixteenth Street east of Pacific Coast Highway but wanted issues on Sixteenth Street west of Pacific Coast Highway to be studied more thoroughly; said the traffic study was inadequate because, among other things, it included only 97 cars and information provided by the City stated that a traffic study must include at least 100 cars; described daily honking from 5:00 to 6:00 a.m. from cars trying to enter the Pavilion parking structure to get to the gym;

      Linda Miller – Hermosa Beach, asked that the Council to approve a double-double yellow line on Sixteenth near the Pavilion parking garage and Von’s parking lot to prohibit drivers from making turns which increase traffic congestion in the area; spoke of dangerous safety concerns, particularly for school children who travel the route to and from school; said removing the five parking spaces would not have enough impact;

      Lee Grant – Hermosa Beach, said the quality of life for residents of Sixteenth Street east of Pacific Coast Highway had decreased and a dangerous situation had been created, particularly for school children; said a traffic study prepared in 2005 for installation of the traffic signal at Sixteenth and Pacific Coast Highway addressed traffic only on Pacific Coast Highway, not Sixteenth Street; said residents had presented the City with a DVD illustrating the problems and that since then the situation had become more serious; said the slurry seal project on Prospect and Aviation detoured traffic to Sixteenth Street which made drivers aware that the short cut existed; said the traffic signal enables pedestrian to cross Pacific Coast Highway more safely, which is good, but also entices drivers to turn onto Sixteenth Street; encouraged the Council to approve the staff recommendation but said if these actions don’t improve the situation, the residents would be back;

      Allan Toman – Hermosa Beach, described his observation of the increase in traffic congestion and safety hazards and spoke in favor of the staff recommendation;

      Greg Sampson - Hermosa Beach, thanked the Public Works Director and Commission for taking seriously the concerns of the Sixteenth Street residents and urged the Council to approve the recommendation; and

      Lynn Clemente – Hermosa Beach, said her mother lived on Sixteenth Street and appreciated all the time and effort that went into the study of problems in the neighborhood; agreed that the problems on Sixteenth Street west and east of Pacific Coast Highway were different.

      Proposed Action:To approve the staff recommendation to:
      (1) Install new traffic markings and signage at the intersection of Sixteenth Street and Pacific Coast Highway to restrict turning movements on Sixteenth Street to right and left turns only, both eastbound and westbound;
      (2) Reduce the posted speed limit on Sixteenth Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Prospect Avenue from 25 mph to 15 mph; and
      (3) Eliminate five (5) parking spaces from the south side of Sixteenth Street and west of Pacific Coast Highway, opposite the entrance to the Pavilion parking garage.
      Motion Edgerton, second Keegan.

      Mayor Edgerton amended his motion to approve only parts one and two of the recommendation and have the Council re-hear all issues regarding Sixteenth Street west of Pacific Coast Highway, including the third part of the recommendation, elimination of the five parking spaces.

      Mayor Pro Tempore Keegan did not agree with the amendment and withdrew his second.

      Councilmember Tucker then seconded Mayor Edgerton’s amended motion.

      The amended motion failed, noting the dissenting votes of Bobko, Reviczky, and Keegan.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:
      (1) Install new traffic markings and signage at the intersection of Sixteenth Street and Pacific Coast Highway to restrict turning movements on Sixteenth Street to right and left turns only both eastbound and westbound;
      (2) Reduce the posted speed limit on Sixteenth Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Prospect Avenue from 25 mph to 15 mph; and
      (3) Eliminate five (5) parking spaces from the south side of Sixteenth Street and west of Pacific Coast Highway, opposite the entrance to the Pavilion parking garage.
      Motion Keegan, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Tucker and Mayor Edgerton.

    9. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH CONEXUS TO PREPARE THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 1, 2007.

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

      ActionTo approve the agreement with Conexus to prepare the Housing Element Update and direct the City Manager to execute the agreement for services, as recommended by staff.
      Motion Tucker, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    10. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #61900 FOR A TWO UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 708 MONTEREY BOULEVARD AND 709 SUNSET DRIVE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 2, 2007.

      ActionTo approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 07-6530, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 61900, FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM, LOCATED AT 708 MONTEREY BOULEVARD AND 709 SUNSET DRIVE IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA.”

  3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

    None

    At 7:33 p.m., the order of the agenda was suspended to move to public hearing item 5(a).

  4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

    Items 2(e), (f), (h) and (i) 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.

  5. PUBLIC HEARINGS

    1. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION, ON JANUARY 16, 2007, TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO MODIFY THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, INCLUDING LIMITS ON HOURS OF OPERATION TO 12:00 MIDNIGHT AND TO PROHIBIT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCING, AT 705 PIER AVENUE (SAFFIRE/POINTE 705 CLUB). Continued from meetings of March 27, 2007, April 10, 2007 and April 24, 2007). Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 19, 2007. Supplemental letter from Tim Moore and supplemental floor plan received May 8, 2007.

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

      The public hearing opened at 7:36 p.m. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

      Ron Miller – Hermosa Beach, said less than the 25% of the floor plan is for the restaurant with the remainder for entertainment; said a restaurant did not need to be open until 2 a.m. and if this is granted every other restaurant now closing at midnight would want the extended hours;

      John Bowler – Hermosa Beach, speaking on behalf of the current owners, said the problems being discussed were caused by the previous owner; urged the Council to allow the 2 a.m. closure for six months to give the owners the chance to prove they are good managers; said the current conditional use permit allowed a 2 a.m. closing and the Council would have to provide justification for closing at midnight;

      Lee Grant – Hermosa Beach, said upscale restaurants do not stay open after midnight, so there should be no reason for this establishment to have a later closing time;

      Anne Sullivan – Hermosa Beach, disagreed with the later closing time; said they ignored seating capacity and were late in providing the acoustical study; supported a midnight closing;

      Eric Madler – El Segundo, said the current patrons of this establishment are not troublemakers; said signage indicating a left turn on Ardmore will alleviate traffic impacts on Sixteenth Street; said a cover charge was necessary to provide quality entertainment;

      Nadia Wright – Hermosa Beach, karaoke hostess at the business, said a midnight closing time would decrease her income by 30%;

      Mark Rodriguez – said people really liked this peaceful restaurant, enjoyed the karaoke and come there just to have a good time; said that not everyone stays until 2 a.m.;

      Tim Moore – one of the business partners, said they could not control all problems that occur in the parking structure because it is not used solely by their patrons; said they could provide security in the garage until closing, but pointed out that if they closed at midnight there would be no security after that time;

      Rosalind Bender, Hermosa Beach, reminded the Council that their decision could set a precedent for other businesses wanting the same advantages:

      Xavier Flamenco – Club 705, said they had gone out of our way to comply with City requirements; said a venue this large needed something more than just a restaurant to be profitable; said they were drawing a more sophisticated crowd than the previous owners had;

      Steve Francis – Hermosa Beach, spoke in favor of giving Club 705 every opportunity to succeed; said the establishment would enhance Upper Pier Avenue; said the City has the power to close the business if it does not comply with conditions; and

      Joseph Hoffman – attorney for the business owner, said it was necessary to provide more than a restaurant in a 6,000 square foot facility; said there had been no complaints in the past few months; said they had complied with all the City’s requirements; requested that they be given a six-month probation period.

      The public hearing closed at 8:05 p.m.

      Proposed Action: To maintain the current conditional use permit (CUP) with a six-month review, with revocation during that time if the business does not comply with all of the conditions of the CUP.
      Motion Bobko, second Reviczky. The motion was replaced by the following substitute motion

      Proposed Action: To adopt the proposed resolution, which includes the conditions established by the Council at the last meeting, as amended this evening to allow a daily closing time of 2 a.m. and to allow cover charges (but maintain the no drink minimum condition).
      Motion Edgerton, second Bobko. The motion was replaced by the following substitute motion.

      Proposed Action: To adopt the resolution presented allowing a midnight closing Sunday through Thursday and 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
      Motion Keegan, second Tucker. The motion failed, noting the dissenting votes of Bobko, Reviczky, and Mayor Edgerton.

      Final Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 07-6531, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUSTAINING THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO MODIFY A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ON-SALE GENERAL ALCOHOL, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND OUTDOOR DINING, IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 705 PIER AVENUE, KNOWN AS “CLUB 705” AND “SAFFIRE.” as presented, which included the condition changes made by the Council at the last meeting, as amended this evening to allow a daily closing time of 2 a.m. and to allow cover charges on Thursday through Saturday only
      Motion Bobko, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Tucker and Keegan.

      The meeting recessed at 8:50 p.m.
      The meeting reconvened at 9:07 p.m., with item 6(a).

  6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

    1. PROPOSED PAST MAYORS COMMUNITY CENTENNIAL DINNER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2007. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 3, 2007.

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

      Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

      Kathy Bergstrom – Hermosa Beach, said this event could happen only once in a lifetime and a wonderful opportunity would be missed if the event did not take place; said dinner tickets would be sold at $50 per person but it was hoped the City would support the event as well; said there had been offers of printing and other goods and services for this dinner and she felt the money could be raised for the remainder of the expenses but the City’s backing was needed to allow the event to go forward at this time; suggested holding the closing ceremonies on January 14, 2008, at the end of the Centennial year;

      Steve Francis – Hermosa Beach, spoke in support of the event; said it was a once in a lifetime event for this close-knit community; felt it was acceptable to spend City funds for the event;

      Susan Blaco – Hermosa Beach, said a gala dinner party was originally discussed when events were being planned but was but was replaced by the Pier Plaza party on January 14, 2007; supported an elegant dinner party to commemorate the Centennial; said their committee would work at the Fiesta to raise money selling Centennial items;

      Rick Koenig – Hermosa Beach, asked the Council to give this event to the community to honor the people, past and present, who helped forge the City;

      Chris Miller – El Segundo, said she was raised in Hermosa and had been a resident until recently and still thought of this as her home town; thought it would be nice to have a formal dinner event; said the proposed entertainment was five-time Grammy winner David Benoit; said she had approached several groups who agreed to help with the funding; and

      Carla Merriman – Executive Director of the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Bureau, said the Chamber had invested $10,000 for a statue listing names of residents who have volunteered years of service and was in support of honoring other residents as well; said she would suggest to her Board that the Chamber provide the champagne and donate staff to market the event throughout the entire city.

      Proposed Action:To approve the proposed dinner.
      Motion Reviczky. This motion was withdrawn.

      Proposed Action:To form a subcommittee of two Councilmembers along with Kathy Bergstrom and Susan Blaco, City Manager Burrell, and Community Resources Lisa Lynn, and to appropriate $56,000 from the City’s General Fund.
      Motion Mayor Pro Tempore Keegan. The motion died for lack of a second.

      City Attorney Jenkins said the proposed action was not in compliance with the Brown Act.

      City Manager Burrell suggested instead that staff bring back a report at the next Council meeting with a request to form a subcommittee to oversee this event and to appropriate $56,000 from the General Fund;

      Action: To continue the item to the next Council meeting of May 22 with direction to staff to report back at that time for approval of the event, the formation of a subcommittee and an appropriation of $56,000 from the General fund. Motion Keegan, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Tucker and Mayor Edgerton.

      At 10:05 p.m., the order of the agenda returned to item 4, items removed from the consent calendar for separate discussion.

  7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    1. BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING – CHANGE DATE TO THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 2, 2007.

      Action : To reschedule the Budget Workshop Meeting for Thursday, May 24, 2007.
      Motion Tucker, second Keegan. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    2. PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF OPPOSITION TO AB640 WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE FEES ON LOCAL WATER PROVIDERS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 3, 2007.

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

      Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 07-6532, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 640 AUTHORED BY ASSEMBLY MEMBER DE LA TORRE.”
      Motion Reviczky, second Keegan. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

    3. PROPOSED LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SB286 WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ALLOCATION OF PROPOSITION 1B FUNDS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 3, 2007.

      Action : : To write a letter supporting SB286 and direct staff to track the bill through the process.
      Motion Reviczky, second Bobko. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

  8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

    1. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – CIVIL SERVICE BOARD – UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JULY 15, 2008. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 1, 2007.

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

      ActionTo direct the City Clerk to advertise the unscheduled Civil Service Board vacancy with a newspaper publication and normal posting procedures, as has been standard practice in the past, inviting applications from persons interested in being appointed to fill the unexpired term ending July 15, 2008.
      Motion Reviczky, second Keegan. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

  9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

    1. Request from Councilmember Reviczky to remove the overnight parking prohibition (currently the parking lot is posted No Parking from 2:00am to 6:00am) in South Park and set the enforcement hours from 10:00am to 10:00pm which will allow overnight parking.

      Councilmember Reviczky spoke to his request.

      ActionCouncil consensus was to agendize this topic for a future Council meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned in memory of Michael D’Amico on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at the hour of 10:46 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on May 22, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. for Council interviews of Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission applicants prior to the Regular Meeting of the same date scheduled to begin at 7:10 p.m.

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