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 City of Hermosa Beach --- 05-25-99
"One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating." - Luciano Pavarotti AGENDA REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, May 25, 1999 - Council Chambers, City Hall Regular Session - 7:10 p.m. Closed Session - Immediately following Regular Session
All council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND.
The Council receives a packet with detailed information and recommendations on nearly every agenda item. Complete agenda packets are available for public inspection in the Police Department, Fire Department, Public Library, the Office of the City Clerk, and the Chamber of Commerce. During the meeting, a packet is also available in the Council foyer.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MAYOR'S COMMENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Although the City Council values your comments, the Brown Act generally prohibits the Council from taking action on any matter not listed on the posted agenda.
(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction may do so at this time. (Exception: Comments on public hearing items must be heard during the public hearings.) Members of the public wishing to request the removal of an item from the Consent Calendar may do so at this time. Please limit comments to one minute. Citizens also may speak:
Citizens with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are requested to submit those comments to the City Manager.
(b) COUNCIL COMMENTS
(c) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting that the City Council appeal the decision of the Planning Commission approving a CUP to allow FFFFishack to expand into the former law office at 53 Pier Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider request.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following more routine matters will be acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member removes an item from the Consent Calendar. Items removed will be considered under Agenda Item 3, with public comment permitted at that time.
(a) Recommendation to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on April 13, 1999 .
(b) Recommendation to ratify check register and to approve cancellation of certain checks as recommended by the City Treasurer.
(c) Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items.
(d) Recommendation to receive and file the April 1999 financial reports:
(e) Recommendation to deny the following claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated May 17, 1999.
Claimants: Burch, Judy; Dennis, Dan Date of Loss: 4/4/99 Date Filed: 4/28/99
(f) Recommendation to accept the work by Sully-Miller Contracting Company on CIP 98-142, Monterey Blvd. Street Improvements -Pier Avenue to 19th Street, and authorize final payment to the contractor. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 17, 1999.
(g) Recommendation to approve agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and AAE, Inc. in the amount of $34,056 for consulting engineering services for the reconstruction of the Strand bikeway and pedestrian walkway between 24th Street and 35th Street. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 18, 1999.
(h) Recommendation to approve lease agreement with the Community Center Foundation for the use of Room C in the Community Center. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated May 17, 1999.
(i) Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the transfer of the cable television franchise by Century Valley Corporation to Century-TCI California, Limited Partners. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated May 17, 1999.
(j) Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of May 17, 1999.
(k) Recommendation to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for the Community Center Tennis Court Project for $59,250. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 19, 1999.
(l) Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the quitclaim of storm drain easement for the former Pier Avenue (next to Greenwood Park and Ralph's Shopping Center) to the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 18, 1999.
2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None
3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.
4. APPEAL OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT DENIAL OF AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR A SIX FOOT FENCE RATHER THAN A 42" FENCE ON MONTEREY BLVD. (APPROXIMATELY 2150 MONTEREY) THAT IS ON THE REAR PROPERTY OF 2150 CIRCLE DRIVE . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 17, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Uphold Public Works Department denial of encroachment permit and order the property owner to remove the fence.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
5. 3RD STREET/OCEANVIEW BARRICADE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 18, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider the information and provide direction to staff.
6. SURFERS' WALK OF FAME . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated May 17, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Plaza as the location for the Surfers' Walk of Fame contingent on working out the technical details and on eliminating the "relief" aspect of the proposed bronze plaques.
7. ALOHA DAYS COMMITTEE : REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF "ALOHA DAYS" LONGBOARD SURF CONTEST AND HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated May 17, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request to hold a surf competition and "Aloha Days" celebration on Saturday, August 14, 1999; approve event contract; and, consider fee waivers and reductions.
8. APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL EVENT: LOS ANGELES RUGBY CLUB , MAKAI EVENTS. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated May 17, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve event application and contract for Makai Events, Los Angeles Rugby Club, August 7-8, 1999, with estimated fees of $7,065.60.
9. PARKING IN-LIEU PROGRAM FEE INCREASE AND PAYMENT PROGRAM . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 19, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the parking in-lieu fee adjustment and time payment program and adopt resolution implementing the changes.
10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None
12. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
Requests from Council members for possible future agenda items:
Recommended Action: 1) Vote by Council whether to discuss this item; 2) refer to staff for a report back on a future agenda; or, 3) resolution of matter by Council action tonight.
a. Request from Mayor Benz to consider the elimination of the restrictions on bathing suits (HBMC Section 9.04.020(B), specifically as it pertains to "thong" style bikinis and bikini tops for women.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Citizens wishing to address the Council on items within the Council's jurisdiction may do so at this time. Please limit comments to three minutes.
ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:
1. MINUTES:
a. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on March 23, 1999; b. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on April 13, 1999; and, c. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on April 27, 1999.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
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.
Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach Case Number: BC172546
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1999, 6:30PM FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO CERTIFY ELECTION RESULTS.
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