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 City of Hermosa Beach --- 09-10-98
"The Bible tells us to love our neighbors, and also to love our enemies; probably because they are generally the same people." - G. K. Chesterton
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Thursday, September 10, 1998 - Council Chambers, City Hall
Regular Session - 7:10 p.m.
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
OUTGOING MAYOR'S COMMENTS
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE:
A. Designate Mayor for a term ending June 22, 1999 B. Designate Mayor Pro Tempore for a term ending June 22, 1999; and, C. Intergovernmental agencies requiring appointment of Mayor as delegate.
Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated August 13, 1998.
INCOMING MAYOR'S COMMENTS
PROCLAMATIONS:
COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAY SEPTEMBER 19, 1998
LAWSUIT ABUSE AWARENESS WEEK SEPTEMBER 21 - 25, 1998
NATIONAL POLLUTION PREVENTION WEEK SEPTEMBER 21-27, 1998
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF AUGUST 11, 1998: MEETING CANCELLED.
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 dated August 12, 1998 regarding beach events and diesel generators.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider request and direct staff as deemed appropriate.
2) Letter from Abel Ybarra requesting a contribution of $2,500 from the City of Hermosa Beach as a sponsor of the Second Annual Aloha Days.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve request.
3) Letter from Kurt Nelson of J.C.C. Homes regarding a proposed initiative for General Plan Amendment and zone change for 625 & 635 Pacific Coast Highway. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 31, 1998.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider whether or not to adopt appropriate resolutions placing the initiative on a special election ballot in exchange for the sponsor paying up to $25,000.00.
4) Letter from Jim Lissner requesting placement of all drug arrests and violent crimes on the press board and providing a summary of those arrests and crimes.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider request and direct staff as deemed appropriate.
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 minutes of the Regular meeting held on August 11, 1998.
(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 report regarding the City Treasurer's Report, Investment Report and Financial Reports for July, 1998. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 2, 1998.
(e) Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of August 18, 1998.
(f) Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #24698 for a 3-unit condominium project at 140 Monterey Boulevard. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 26, 1998.
(g) Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting held on August 19, 1998.
(h) Recommendation to approve lease agreements between the City of Hermosa Beach and 1) Association of Retarded Citizens; 2) Easter Seals Society; and, 3) South Bay Center for Counseling for space in the Community Center. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated August 31, 1998.
(i) Recommendation to approve request from Project Touch to conduct a Classic Car Show on Clark Field on Sunday, October 18, 1998 from 10am to 6pm with requirements/waivers as outlined in the staff report. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated August 31, 1998.
(j) Recommendation to approve $27,939.33 for the purchase of one (1) new black and white 4-wheel drive beach patrol vehicle for the Police Department. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated August 25, 1998.
(k) Recommendation to direct staff to instruct Gillis & Associates to re-design the interior of the Council Chambers per the sub-committee recommendations and direct staff to divide the project into two phases: "Phase One" consisting of the Fire Department, Public Works, Administration and Finance offices, ADA access requirements, new bathrooms and new elevators and, "Phase Two" consisting of the Council Chambers and the front entry. Memorandum from Fire Chief Pete Bonano dated September 3, 1998
(l) Recommendation to award contract for the Hermosa Beach Municipal Pier Renovation Project to John S. Meek Co. Inc. in the amount of $643,743.50; authorize Mayor to execute contact; direct City Clerk to reject all other bids; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within budget. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 1, 1998.
(m) Recommendation to reappropriate funds from 1997-98 to the 1998-99 budget, and appropriate funds for completion of the Downtown Streetscape Project, funds for a potential special election and purchase of the Bard Street property. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 31, 1998.
2. CONSENT ORDINANCES
a. ORDINANCE NO. 98-1183 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 12.20 AND 12.28 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING NEW PROVISIONS DESIGNATING THE STRAND, CERTAIN BIKEWAYS, SOUTH PARK AND CERTAIN SKATEBOARD FACILITIES AS RECREATIONAL AREAS IN WHICH IN-LINE SKATING IS PERMITTED; AND AMENDING CHAPTER 12.28 BY ADDING A NEW PROVISION REQUIRING THE USE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT AT PUBLICLY-OWNED OR PUBLICLY-OPERATED SKATEBOARD FACILITIES . For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated August 24, 1998.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance. 3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M. - None
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
4. HOLIDAY DECORATION PROGRAM . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated September 1, 1998.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve a funding level and program outline for holiday decorations to be purchased during FY 98-99; and, 2) Appoint a Council subcommittee to select the decorations within the approved budget.
5. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER -- None
6. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. SCHEDULING APPLICANT INTERVIEWS FOR UNSCHEDULED VACANCY OF UNEXPIRED TERM ON PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated September 3, 1998.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council schedule a meeting prior to its regular meeting of Tuesday, September 22, 1998 for the purpose of interviewing applicants, with appointment to be made later that evening during the regular City Council meeting.
b. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS PLANNING COMMISSION - UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JUNE 30, 2000. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated September 2, 1998.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct City Clerk to advertise the Planning Commission vacancy with a newspaper publication and normal posting procedures inviting applications from persons interested in being appointed to fill the unexpired term.
c. RECOMMENDATION TO DESIGNATE A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 20, 1998.
7. 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 Councilmember Edgerton for the removal of barricades on 6th Street west of Pacific Coast Highway.
b. Request from Mayor Benz to revisit the closing of northbound Monterey Blvd.
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.
ADJOURNMENT
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