MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, October 10, 2000, at the hour of 7:18 P.M.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Fire Chief Russ Tingley

 

ROLL CALL :

Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Mayor Reviczky
Absent: Oakes

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS : Mayor Reviczky announced the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, October 15, 2000, from 8 A.M. to noon at the Clark Building at a cost of $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12.

Councilmember Dunbabin announced the next Household Hazardous Waste Roundup on Saturday, October 21, 2000, from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. at Hollywood Park, Gate 7A, on West 90th Street east of Prairie Avenue in Inglewood. For more information, please call 1-888-CLEAN-LA.

Councilmember Edgerton announced a meeting tomorrow at 7 P.M. at the Proud Bird to discuss the airport issues.

Councilmember Bowler said many residents were disturbed early Sunday morning (October 8) by the alarms of cars being towed to clear the way for the 9th annual Hermosa Beach Triathlon, despite the posting of signs prohibiting parking in the area, and asked if that much space was necessary for the race.

Community Resources Director Rooney said the car removals were necessary for the safety of the race, noting that the cars were taken to the City Yard rather than the tow yard for the convenience of the car owners.

City Manager Burrell said the issue would be addressed next year when the Council considers the event.

Councilmember Dunbabin announced a fundraiser at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse at 5 P.M. Sunday, October 15, 2000 for $35, featuring refreshments, music, an auction, and a preview of "Dracula" to raise funds for a sound system for the theatre.

 

PROCLAMATION :

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
OCTOBER 8-14, 2000

Mayor Reviczky read the proclamation, noting the importance of having a home escape plan and practicing it on a regular basis. He then proclaimed October 8-14, 2000 as Fire Prevention Week in Hermosa Beach and urged all residents to participate in fire prevention activities at home, work and school and to execute an escape plan to ensure their safety and the safety of their families in the event of a fire.

Fire Chief Tingley said the nation's largest fire drill will begin tomorrow with sirens at 6:30 P.M., at which time participants will start their fire drill, practicing what the students learned at school. He said families would then come to the fire station at 7 P.M., where the students will turn in their fire escape plans for review by the firefighters.

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION :

(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

Randy Fortunata - Bottle Inn restaurant, requested that the Council reconsider its decision to increase encroachment fees with no prior notice to the business owners; said he pays the same rate but does not benefit like the businesses along lower Pier Avenue because he has limited hours of operation and there is no parking structure or weekend events to draw crowds;

Bob Larson - Hermosa Beach, said he recently had a block party and notified everyone 48 hours before the event with fliers on the windshield of parked cars advising them of the tow-away zone; said that may solve the triathlon parking problem mentioned earlier (Mayor Reviczky noted that Hermosa Avenue was posted at every meter 72 hours before the triathlon event); and

Geoff Hirsch - Parks and Recreation Commissioner, invited everyone to an event honoring Hermosa resident Eric Fonoimoana, winner in Sydney of a gold medal in men's beach volleyball; said the event would take place at 1-3 P.M. Saturday, October 14, 2000 on the Pier Plaza.

Proposed Action : To reconsider the encroachment fees.
Motion Bowler. The motion died due to the lack of a second.

 

(b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None

 

1. CONSENT CALENDAR :

Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (q), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (i) Edgerton, (j) Bowler, (k) Edgerton, (m) Bowler, (p) Bowler, and (q) Dunbabin.
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence by Oakes.

(a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 .

Action : To approve the minutes of the City Council's Regular Meeting of September 26, 2000. (Oakes absent)

(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN CHECKS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER .

Action : To ratify Check Register Nos. 22756 through 22883 inclusive, and to approve the cancellation of Check Nos. 22454, 22553, 22592 and 22681 as recommended by the City Treasurer. (Oakes absent)

(c) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS .

Action : To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented. (Oakes absent)

(d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE JULY 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS :

• 1) Revenue and expenditure report ;

• 2) City Treasurer's report ; and

• 3) Investment report .

Action : To receive and file the July 2000 financial reports as presented. (Oakes absent)

(e) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REAPPROPRIATION OF $122,200 IN THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND FROM FY 1999-00 TO THE FY 2000-01 FOR NEW PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 2, 2000.

Action : To approve the reappropriation of $122,200 in the Equipment Replacement Fund from FY 1999-00 to FY 2000-01 for the purchase of four vehicles, as recommended by staff. (Oakes absent)

(f) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATION OF $14,000 FROM THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE OUTFITTING OF FIVE NEW POLICE VEHICLES . Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated October 3, 2000.

Action : To authorize the appropriation of $14,000 from the City's Equipment Replacement Fund to the Police Department for the outfitting of five new police vehicles, as recommended by staff. (Oakes absent)

(g) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,979.11 (INCLUDES TAX) FROM DELL COMPUTER CORPORATION OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS . Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated October 2, 2000.

Action : To authorize the purchase of computer equipment in the amount of $21,979.11 (includes tax) from Dell Computer Corporation of Round Rock, Texas, as recommended by staff. (Oakes absent)

(h) RECOMMENDATION TO DECLARE THAT AUTOMATIC POWER, INC. OF HOUSTON, TEXAS IS THE SOLE VENDOR FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PIER FOG SIGNAL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3.12.070 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A PRICE NOT TO EXCEED $5,800 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 26, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

• 1) Declare that Automatic Power, Inc. of Houston, Texas is the sole vendor for the purchase of the Pier fog signal, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.12.070 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code; and

• 2) Authorize staff to negotiate a price from Automatic Power, Inc. not to exceed $5,800. (Oakes absent)

(i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVING INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $38,000 FOR CALIFORNIA STREET MAINTENANCE, INC. AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONTRACT AMENDMENT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 3, 2000.

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

City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Public Works Director Williams also responded to Council questions.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

• 1) Increase the contract amount by $38,000 for California Street Maintenance, Inc.; and

• 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the agreement.

Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes.

(j) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL NEWSRACK FEE AND ADDING SAME TO THE MASTER SCHEDULE OF SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 3, 2000.

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

Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6096 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN ANNUAL NEWSRACK FEE AND ADDING SAME TO THE MASTER SCHEDULE OF SERVICE CHARGES AND FEES ."
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes.

Final Action : To direct staff to come back with proposals for 
1) uniform newspaper racks of consistent size to put in different locations throughout the city and 
2) how the cost would be shared.
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes.

(k) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY VIKING EQUIPMENT CORP. FOR CIP 99-529, CLARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS, AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO VIKING EQUIPMENT CORP. (10% RETAINED FOR 35 DAYS FOLLOWING FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION) . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 27, 2000.

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

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

• 1) Accept the work by Viking Equipment Corporation for Project No. CIP 99-529, Clark Field Improvements;

• 2) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and

• 3) Authorize staff to release payment to Viking Equipment Corporation (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion).

Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes.

(l) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATES, ORDER THE WORK AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR CIP 99-529, CLARK FIELD IMPROVEMENTS - BALLFIELD BACKSTOP, AND INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO POST NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR SAID PROJECT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 26, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

• 1) Approve the plans, specifications, estimates, order the work and call for bids; and

• 2) Instruct the City Clerk to post Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project. (Oakes absent)

(m) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE STATUS REPORT REGARDING THE MYRTLE AVENUE UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT (CIP 97-182) AND THE LOMA DRIVE UNDERGROUNDING (CIP 97-183) PROJECT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 3, 2000. Supplemental memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 10, 2000.

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

Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions.

Action : To receive and file the report, as recommended by staff, and direct staff to set up whatever discussions are necessary to resolve the remaining issues.
Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes.

(n) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25650 FOR TWO 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS AT 53-55 AND 59-61 15TH STREET . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 25, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6095 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25650 FOR TWO 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS LOCATED AT 53-55 AND 59-61 15TH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ."

(o) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND PURKISS ROSE-RSI FOR AN INCREASE IN SCOPE OF SERVICES AND CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $79,345; AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AND THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT UPON APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SCOPE OF WORK AS NECESSARY, NOT TO EXCEED $7,935 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 4, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

• 1) Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and Purkiss · Rose-RSI for an increase in scope of services and contract amount of $79,345;

• 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest said amendment, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and

• 3) Authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to make adjustments to the scope of work as necessary, not to exceed $7,935.

(p) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS REPORT .   Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 4, 2000.

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

Action : To receive and file the Capital Improvement project status report as recommended by staff.
Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes.

(q) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION EXEMPTING THE NORTH SIDE OF 29TH STREET, BETWEEN INGLESIDE DRIVE AND MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, FROM SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT OF SUBSECTION (B) OF SECTION 12.08.010 GENERAL REQUIREMENT OF CHAPTER 12.08 STREET, SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 2, 2000.

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

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

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6097 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, EXEMPTING THE NORTH SIDE OF 29TH STREET, BETWEEN INGLESIDE DRIVE AND MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, FROM THE SIDEWALK REQUIREMENT OF SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION 12.08.010 GENERAL REQUIREMENT OF CHAPTER 12.08 STREET, SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER CONSTRUCTION OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ."
Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes.

Final Action : To direct that property-related issues be made by property owners.
Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes.

 

2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None

 

3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

Items 1(i), (j), (k), (m), (p) and (q) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity. Items 1(i), (j), (k) and (p) were heard before the recess. Items 1(m) and (p) were heard later in the meeting.

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

 

The meeting recessed at 8:00 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 8:30 P.M. at which time the order of the agenda was suspended to go to item 6.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

 

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

4. CONSIDERATION OF SIMILAR USE PROVISION FOR C-2 ZONED PROPERTY . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 4, 2000.

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

Public participation opened at 8:55 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Robert Larson - president of No Worries Productions, said they would not make any structural changes to what the applicant is proposing; said there would be no sales tax on the sale of the recordings since they would be sold over the internet, but the production services would be taxed and they would pay utility user tax.

Public participation closed at 9:01 P.M.

Action : To direct staff to have the Planning Commission consider a Code Amendment to allow an independent internet based recording and video company as a permitted use with a conditional use permit in the C-2 and C-3 zones.
Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Bowler and the absence of Oakes.

 

5. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN THE R-2, R-2B, AND R-3 ZONES, AND CLARIFYING THE GUEST PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR MULTI-FAMILY USES . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 2, 2000.

Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 00-1207 , entitled " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS IN THE R-2, R-2B, AND R-3 ZONES AND GUEST PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR MULTI-FAMILY USES " as amended on page 2, Section E., changing the word "floor" to "floors" consistent with the approved wording at the meeting of September 26, 2000.
Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes.

 

6. MEMORANDUM FROM CITY ATTORNEY CONCERNING USAGE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY TO DISPLAY BANNERS FOR NON-PROFIT GROUPS . Supplemental memorandum from City Attorney Michael Jenkins dated October 9, 2000. Supplemental information showing existing policy from Public Works Department received October 10, 2000.

City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

Action : To continue the item to the meeting of October 24, 2000, for consideration by a full Council.
Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes.

At 8:35 P.M. the order of the agenda returned to item 1(m).

 

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

a. REVIEW OF REVISED DRAWING FOR 1303 HERMOSA AVENUE, STARBUCKS COFFEE, AS DIRECTED BY CITY COUNCIL AT MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 .

Action : To approve the revised drawing for 1303 Hermosa Avenue, Starbuck's Coffee, as presented.
Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes.

b. CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT/ BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT AD HOC COMMITTEE . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 5, 2000.

City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, noting this was a special standing committee, not an ad hoc committee.

Action : Mayor Reviczky, with the consensus of the Council, directed that the item be postponed to the meeting of October 24, 2000, in order to be considered by a full Council.

City Manager Burrell requested Council direction with regard to the planning of a New Year's event with the big band downtown as has been done for the past two years, noting staff needed to start working on the event now for presentation to the Council for approval.

Action : Mayor Reviczky, with the consensus of the Council, directed staff to begin the planning process and return with a program for Council approval.

Proposed Action : To add to the agenda a discussion on whether or not to have a small ribbon-cutting ceremony on the re-opening of the pier next week, with the finding that the issue arose after the posting of the agenda and required immediate action.
Motion Bowler, second Mayor Reviczky. The motion failed due to the dissenting votes of Dunbabin and Edgerton and the absence of Oakes.

 

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None

 

9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

a. Request from Councilmember Edgerton to amend Section 17.50.130, Sign Requirements and Regulations in C-2 Zones, by deleting or amending Section 17.50.130 F to allow signs to be placed on the third story of buildings in the C-2 zone . Supplemental letter from Howard Longacre dated October 10, 2000

Councilmember Edgerton spoke to his request.

Action : To direct staff to agendize for discussion the issue of amending the code to allow third floor signs on the sides of buildings.
Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes.

b. Request from Mayor Reviczky to direct staff to draft a letter requesting a 180-day comment period on the draft Environmental Impact Report and Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the proposed expansion of Los Angeles International Airport .

Mayor Reviczky spoke to his request.

Action : To direct staff to draft a letter requesting a 180-day comment period on the draft EIR and EIS for the proposed expansion of LAX.
Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Oakes.

 

ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, October 10, 2000, at the hour of 10:02 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 24, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M.

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