City of Hermosa Beach --- 06-23-98


"The real measure of our wealth is how much we would be worth if we lost our money."


Note: There are no staff reports from the Public Works Department because those files are virus infected -- The City is in the process of trying to eradicate the problem, but so far, due to our network inter-connections we have not succeeded.

AGENDA


REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, June 23, 1998 - 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


PRESENTATION:


HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

PRESENTATION OF CHECK FOR $7,225.00

FROM MEMORIAL DAY FIESTA DE LAS ARTES VENDOR FEES


CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JUNE 9, 1998: NO REPORTABLE ACTIONS.


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:


  1. during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar;
  2. during Public Hearings;
  3. with the Mayor's consent, during discussion of items appearing under Municipal Matters; and,
  4. before the close of the meeting during "Citizen Comments".


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


NONE


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 the following minutes:


  1. Minutes of the Special meeting held on May 21, 1998 ;
  2. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 26, 1998;
  3. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on May 28, 1998 ; and,
  4. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on 6/1/98 .


(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 May 1998 financial reports:


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


(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 June 3, 1998.


Claimant: Edward Ettinger

Date of Loss: Approx. 1/29/98

Date Filed: 6/22/98


(f) Recommendation to award contract to Wessel Mechanical Service for the replacement of the two sewer pumps/motors at the 35th Street pump station and authorize appropriation of $13.970 from the Sewer Fund. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 15, 1998.


(g) Recommendation to award contract to Infrastructure Management Services, Inc. to conduct a Pavement Management Study, appropriate $19,000 from Prop C Fund, and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the contract subject to approval by the City Attorney. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 17, 1998.


(h) Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #24838 for a 4-unit condo at 937 1st Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 16, 1998.


(i) Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of June 16, 1998.


2. CONSENT ORDINANCES


NONE


3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.


  • Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar.


PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.


4. 1998-99 BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.


a. ADOPTION OF 1998-99 BUDGET . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 8, 1998.


RECOMMENDATION: Receive public testimony; receive and file questions and answers from the June 1, 1998 Budget Workshop; and, adopt resolution approving the 1998-99 Budget.


b. ADOPTION OF 1998-99 APPROPRIATION LIMIT . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 10, 1998.


RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution setting the 1998-99 appropriations limit.


5. REVIEW DELINQUENT REFUSE BILLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ORDERING SAID DELINQUENT CHARGES TO BE PLACED ON THE PROPERTY TAX BILL AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. THE ASSESSMENT WOULD AFFECT ONLY THOSE PROPERTIES WITH REFUSE BILLS DELINQUENT AS OF APRIL 30, 1998. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell.


RECOMMENDATION: Receive public testimony and adopt resolution ordering said delinquent charges to be placed on the property tax bill as a special assessment.


MUNICIPAL MATTERS


6. CLARK BUILDING: PRIVATE PARTIES . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated June 16, 1998.


RECOMMENDATION: Amend the facility use policy for the Clark Building to reflect the following:


1. The Clark Building may be reserved by: (a) non-profit, (b) community, (c) school, or (d) civic organizations, for fundraisers, parties and/or events directly related to their organizations. Alcohol will be permitted at these functions and additional hourly restrictions will not apply. Appropriate fees to apply.


2. The Clark Building will remain available for rental on an hourly basis for: (a) meetings, and (b) recreation activities. Appropriate fees (commercial/non-profit) to apply.


3. The Clark Building will be available for rental for private parties subject to the following: (a) Private parties cannot be scheduled past 10 PM. (b) No alcohol will be permitted at private parties. (c) Resident fee shall be $50 per hour (plus staff costs and deposits). Non-resident fees shall be $60 per hour (plus staff costs and deposits).


7. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH PIER PARKING STRUCTURE CIP 96-624. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 16, 1998.


RECOMMENDATION: Approve the plans and specifications for construction of the Parking Structure; authorize staff to advertise for bid of this project; and, authorize Director of Public Works to issue addendum as necessary.


8. HERMOSA BEACH GREENBELT IMPROVEMENTS - AWARD OF BID. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 15, 1998.


RECOMMENDATION: Authorize award of the construction contract to Geoscene Landscape of Escondido, California in the amount of $586,502.25; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the contract subject to approval by City Attorney; direct the City Clerk to reject all other bids and release all bid bonds after award by City Council; upon completion of work, direct the Director of Public Works to accept the project as complete and release all contract bonds; authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within budget; and, appropriate an additional $46,705 in Sewer Funds and reduce the UUT Fund appropriation by $18,952.53 to the Hermosa Beach Greenbelt Improvements (CIP 95-508).


9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER


10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL


11. 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 Pro Tem Benz to sponsor an open house for the California Coastal Commission, Redondo Beach city officials and Manhattan Beach city officials on September 19th for the free beach concert.


b. Request from Mayor Edgerton that the City Council adopt a resolution urging that the FAA modify the loop flight pattern over the South Bay and direct that a letter be sent to Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and El Segundo asking that they adopt similar resolutions.


c. Request from Mayor Edgerton that the City Council direct staff to review the LAX Airport development plans to determine whether or not appropriate CEQA procedures have been followed as to any impact on Hermosa Beach, including increased traffic, noise, etc.


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: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on June 9, 1998.


2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

Government Code Section 54956.8


Property: 4181-024-900 (Southeast corner of 27th St. & Manhattan Ave.)

Negotiating Parties: Stephen Burrell

Mark Walther

Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment


3. 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: Victor v. City of Hermosa Beach

Case Number: YC025553


Name of Case: Stern v. City of Hermosa Beach

Case Number: YC028739


ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION


RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION


ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS


ADJOURNMENT


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