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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at the hour of 7:15 p.m.

ROLL CALL

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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Sean Keegan

APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE.

Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 12, 2007.

  1. Designate Mayor for a term ending April 8, 2008.

    Action: To designate Mayor Pro Tempore Michael Keegan as Mayor for a term ending April 8, 2008.
    Motion Tucker, second Bobko. The motion carried by a unanimous vote, noting the absence of Councilmember Edgerton.

  2. Designate Mayor Pro Tempore for a term ending April 8, 2008.

    Action: To designate Councilmember J.R. Reviczky as Mayor Pro Tempore for a term ending April 8, 2008.
    Motion Mayor Keegan, second Bobko. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilmember Edgerton.

  3. Intergovernmental agencies requiring appointment of Mayor as delegate.

    Action: To appoint Mayor Keegan to the Los Angeles County – City Selection Committee; to appoint Mayor Keegan to the South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board of Directors and Councilmember Tucker as alternate director.
    Motion Keegan, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilmember Edgerton.

PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO OUTGOING MAYOR

Delayed until the meeting of July 10, 2007.

INCOMING COMMENTS BY MAYOR

Mayor Keegan thanked his wife for her support in caring for their daughter Juliann while he is at Council meetings; said Hermosa Beach is a special place and he would continue his work with colleagues to make it even better; said he was honored to serve the community and finish the Centennial Year as Mayor; described details of the September 29 Centennial dinner honoring past Councilmembers; asked his colleagues if they would agree to have the time capsule buried on January 13, 2008, the last day of the Centennial year rather than this fall; said he was proud of developments in the City this past year, such the Neighborhood Watch program and the City becoming a “cool city” to make changes to lower greenhouse gasses; urged residents to continue speaking their minds to assist the Council in its work.

Mayor Pro Tempore Reviczky congratulated Mayor Keegan, noting that the job did require a considerable commitment of time and dedication.

Councilmember Bobko congratulated Mayor Keegan; adding that he looked forward to continuing with the efforts of these Councilmembers to do good things together.

Councilmember Tucker congratulated Mayor Keegan; said the goal of all the Council members was the betterment of the City; said he was glad residents were not afraid to voice their opinions and encouraged them to continue to provide input.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councilmember Bobko thanked Police Chief Savelli and his officers for a job well done during the DUI checkpoint last week and also expressed appreciation to Neighborhood Watch volunteers and other community members for their assistance.

Councilmember Tucker, showing one of the 300 engraved Centennial bricks which would be installed near the Millennium Walkway on Fourteenth Street in about a month, urged residents to purchase one of the bricks for $100 and provided ordering information on the City’s website; reminded the community of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday and urged all residents and their guests to park as close to the curb as possible to allow access for emergency vehicles, if needed, and to alert the police if they saw illegal parking.

PROCLAMATIONS

PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH JULY 2007

Mayor Keegan thanked the City staff and the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission for taking care of the parks and presented a proclamation to Commissioners Christine Hollander and Steve Cannella.

Commissioner Hollander urged the community to take advantage of the wonderful summer programs for adults and children and provided contact information.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2007

No reportable actions.

  1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

    Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

    John Horger – Hermosa Beach, representing the Hermosa Beach Historical Society, described the museum’s recent expansion and its plan to keep the museum open additional hours with a full-time docent and changing exhibits; urged all members of the community to become a member of the Society and provided information on the cost and benefits of supporting this worthwhile organization;

    Carolyn Reed – the new Hermosa Beach Children’s Librarian, described summer reading programs for children and left flyers with details;

    Jeff Duclos and Sienna Tucker – Hermosa Beach, discussed details of the Centennial Year Art Walk on Saturday, August 18, and the honoring of LeRoy Grannis on July 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Gallery C with a special showing of his art work, with proceeds benefiting the Hermosa Beach Arts Foundation;

    Carla Merriman – Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce/Visitors’ Bureau, presented the City with a check for $1,840 raised at Fiesta Hermosa for the September 29 Centennial Dinner; thanked businesses who donated prizes and volunteers who manned the booth at the Fiesta;

    No name given – presented to Jeff and Nancy Miller a check for $1011.75 from the 2006 Iron Man completion to benefit the Jimmy Miller Foundation; and

    Greg Wyatt and Tom Kearney – Hermosa Shorts Film Festival, said they wished to request a waiver of fees for their festival on August 10, 11, and 12 but were not on the agenda; and,

    Rosie Rost – Hermosa Beach business owner, described vandalism to her business and her frustration when Police caught the perpetrators and then let them go without her knowledge; was also upset that parking permit fees for employees of City businesses had been increased to $125, which is too high for many employees to pay and impossible for her to pay for them (Mayor Keegan suggested she discuss the issues with the City Manager).

    Action:To agendize at a future meeting the issue of a fee waiver for the Hermosa Shorts Film Festival, as requested.
    Motion Mayor Keegan, second Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilmember Edgerton.

    1. Letter from James Lissner dated June 14, 2007 regarding Council Tapes/DVDs – Retention Period.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this letter was:

      Jim Lissner – Hermosa Beach, asked that the Council change the City’s policy and keep all meeting DVD’s instead of destroying them after three months (City Manager Burrell said he would seek the City Clerk’s input).

  2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

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

    1. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON MAY 22, 2007.

      Action To approve, as presented, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 22, 2007. (Edgerton absent)

    2. RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 48208 THROUGH 48335, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NO. 47853, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER.

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

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

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

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

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

      ActionTo receive and file the May 2007 financial reports. (Edgerton absent)

    5. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE UPPER PIER AVENUE COMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2007.

      ActionTo receive and file the action minutes of the Upper Pier Avenue Committee meeting of June 6, 2007. (Edgerton absent)

    6. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 19, 2007.

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

      ActionTo receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of June 19, 2007.

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

    7. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS REPORT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated June 18, 2007.

      ActionTo receive and file the Status Report of capital improvement projects that are either under design or construction as of May 31, 2007. (Edgerton absent)

    8. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2007.

      ActionTo receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of June 5, 2007. (Edgerton absent)

    9. RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD BID FOR PURCHASE OF POLARIS RANGER XP 4X4 VEHICLE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PACIFIC MOTORSPORTS AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,433.00 FROM ASSET SEIZURE/FORFEITURE FUND. Memorandum from Police Chief Greg Savelli dated June 18, 2007.

      ActionTo approve the staff recommendation to:
      (1) Award bid for purchase of Polaris Ranger XP 4x4 vehicle for the Police Department to Pacific Motorsports; and,
      (2) Appropriate funds in the amount of $13,433.00 from Asset Seizure/Forfeiture Fund. (Edgerton absent)

    10. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF THE CURRENT AGREEMENT WITH PARKING CONCEPTS AS OPERATOR OF THE NORTH PIER PARKING STRUCTURE AND PARKING LOT A FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2007 TO JUNE 30, 2009. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 19, 2007.

      ActionTo approve the extension of the current agreement with Parking Concepts as operator of the North Pier Parking Structure and Parking Lot A for the period from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2009, as recommended by staff. (Edgerton absent)

    11. RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY TRUGREEN LANDCARE, INC. FOR THE CLARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT CIP NO. 04-535; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO TRUGREEN LANDCARE, INC. (10% RETAINED; 35 DAYS FOLLOWING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION). Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated June 18, 2007.

      ActionTo approve the staff recommendation to:
      (1) Accept the work by TruGreen Landcare, Inc. for the Clark Field Improvements Project CIP No. 04-535;
      (2) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and
      (3) Authorize Staff to release payment to TruGreen Landcare, Inc. (10% retained; 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). (Edgerton absent)

    12. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP NO. 61602 FOR A TWO UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1625 AND 1635 HERMOSA AVENUE (PREVIOUSLY 94 SEVENTEENTH STREET). Memorandum from Acting Community Development Director Ken Robertson dated June 19, 2007.

      ActionTo approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 07-6548, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 61602, FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM, LOCATED AT 1625 AND 1635 HERMOSA AVENUE (PREVIOUSLY 94 SEVENTEETH STREET) IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA.” (Edgerton absent)

    13. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP NO. 63046 FOR A TWO UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 1044 SUNSET DRIVE AND 1045 LOMA DRIVE. Memorandum from Acting Community Development Director Ken Robertson dated June 19, 2007.

      ActionTo approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 07-6549, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 63046, FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM, LOCATED AT 1044 SUNSET DRIVE AND 1045 LOMA DRIVE IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA.” (Edgerton absent)

    14. RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF AVENTURA VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,954.00; AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF NEW STORAGE SYSTEM HARDWARE FOR L3 AND AVENTURA VIDEO RECORDINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,708.02; INCLUDING INSTALLATION; AND, AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE PROOF CABINET IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,229.99 FOR STORAGE OF EXTERNAL HARD-DRIVES USED FOR BACKUP OF L3 AND AVENTURA. Memorandum from Police Chief Greg Savelli dated June 18, 2007.

      ActionTo approve the staff recommendation to:
      (1) Authorize the purchase of Aventura Video Surveillance software in the amount of $4,954.00;
      (2) Authorize the purchase of new storage system hardware for L3 and Aventura video recordings in the amount of $17,708.02; including installation; and
      (3) Authorize the purchase of a fire proof cabinet in the amount of $1,229.99 for storage of external hard-drives used for backup of L3 and Aventura. (Edgerton absent)

    15. RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE DIRECTED TO EXECUTE TWO SERVICE AGREEMENTS; THE FIRST FOR EQUIPMENT RENTAL FROM “A PACKAGED PARTY” AND THE SECOND FOR CATERING FROM “SOCIAL CATERING BY CHARLIE SCOLA”. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 21, 2007.

      ActionTo approve the staff recommendation to direct the City Manager to execute two service agreements; the first for equipment rental from “A Packaged Party” and the second for catering from “Social Catering by Charlie Scola”. (Edgerton absent)

      At 7:57 p.m., the order of the agenda was suspended to move to public hearing items 5(a) and (b).

  3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

    1. ORDINANCE NO. 07-1282 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FROM LIGHT MANUFACTURING (M-1) TO TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-2) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 ARDMORE AVENUE LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS PORTION OF LOT 44, WALTER RANSOM COMPANY’S VENABLE PLACE, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION.” For adoption . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 19, 2007.

      ActionTo waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 07-1282.
      Motion Tucker, second Reviczky. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

    2. ORDINANCE NO. 07-1283 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING THE MEMBERS OF THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. For adoption . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 19, 2007.

      ActionTo waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 07-1283.
      Motion Reviczky, second Tucker. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

  4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

    Item 2(f) was heard at this time but is shown in order for clarity.

    Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item.

  5. PUBLIC HEARINGS

    1. REVIEW DELINQUENT REFUSE BILLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ORDERING SAID DELINQUENT CHARGES BE PLACED ON THE PROPERTY TAX BILL AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. THE ASSESSMENT WOULD AFFECT ONLY THOSE PROPERTIES WITH REFUSE BILLS DELINQUENT AS OF MARCH 31, 2007. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 12, 2007. Supplemental information from City Manager Burrell received June 25, 2007.

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

      The public hearing opened at 7:58 p.m. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 7:58 p.m.

      ActionTo approve the staff recommendation to:
      (1) Approve Consolidated Disposal Service’s administrative fee in the amount of $25.00 to be included as part of each property tax assessment; and,
      (2) Adopt Resolution No. 07-6550, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY ASSESOR TO INCLUDE DELINQUENT REFUSE BILLS FROM CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL SERVICE AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO BE COLLECTED AT THE SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME MANNER AS COUNTY TAXES (168.86 – HERMOSA BCH DEL REFUSE CDS).”
      Motion Tucker, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilmember Edgerton

    2. HERMOSA STRAND INFILTRATION TRENCH, PHASE I - PROPOSAL TO DIVERT STORM WATER RUN-OFF TO AN INFILTRATION TRENCH INSTALLED BELOW-GRADE AGAINST THE OCEAN SIDE OF THE CUTOFF WALL THAT SUPPORTS THE STRAND WALKWAY THAT EXTENDS APPROXIMATELY 14 FEET DEEP AND IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET FROM THE SHORELINE; AND ADOPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated June 18, 2007. Supplemental information, an Environmental Checklist Form, was received from Director Morgan on June 26, 2007.

      Public Works Director Morgan presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

      The public hearing opened at 8:04 p.m. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 8:04 p.m

      ActionTo approve the staff recommendation to:
      (1) Adopt Resolution No. 07-6551, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE HERMOSA STRAND INFILTRATION TRENCH, PHASE 1, TO DIVERT STORM WATER RUN-OFF TO AN INFILTRATION TRENCH INSTALLED BELOW-GRADE AGAINST THE OCEAN SIDE OF THE CUTOFF WALL.” and
      (2) Adopt Resolution No. 07-6552, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING STATE BOND FUNDS UNDER PROPOSITION 50 CLEAN BEACHES INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE HERMOSA STRAND INFILTRATION TRENCH PROJECT.”
      Motion Reviczky, second Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilmember Edgerton.

  6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

    1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING CLAIMS FILED AGAINST THE CITY. Memorandum from City Attorney Michael Jenkins dated June 21, 2007.

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

      ActionTo approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 07-1284, entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE FILING OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE.”
      Motion Reviczky, second Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilmember Edgerton.

  7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    None

  8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

    1. VACANCY – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS UNSCHEDULED CIVIL SERVICE BOARD VACANCY. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 20, 2007.

      Deputy City Clerk Jackie Drasco presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

      ActionTo schedule a meeting at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regular meeting of July 10, 2007 for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the unexpired Civil Service Board term ending July 15, 2008, with appointments to be made at the regular meeting.

  9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

    None

ADJOURNMENT

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at the hour of 8:08 p.m. to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 10, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. for Council interviews of Civil Service Board applicants, followed by the Regular Meeting of the same date scheduled to begin at 7:10 p.m.

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