MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, January 23, 2001, at the hour of 7:15 P.M.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Eleanor Lynn

 

ROLL CALL :

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

 

OUTGOING MAYOR'S COMMENTS - Mayor Reviczky said many exciting things had taken place during his term as Mayor, including two Navy port calls, one in September and another last weekend, and the opportunity to bring in the new millennium. He thanked his fellow Councilmembers for their support, noting that it took a team to make it all work. He expressed appreciation to staff members for their support, thanked the press for being kind to him, and thanked the public for their support and understanding.

 

APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated January 10, 2001.

A. Designate Mayor for a term ending November 13, 2001 .

Action : To designate Councilmember John Bowler as Mayor for a term ending Tuesday, November 13, 2001.
Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

B. Designate Mayor Pro Tempore for a term ending November 13, 2001 .

Action : To designate Councilmember Kathy Dunbabin as Mayor Pro Tem for a term ending Tuesday, November 13, 2001.
Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

C. Intergovernmental agencies requiring appointment of Mayor as delegate .

 

Action : To appoint Mayor Bowler as the City delegate to the:

1. Los Angeles County-City Selection Committee,

2. South Bay Cities Sanitation District Board of Directors, and the Mayor Pro Tempore as alternate director, and

3. Inglewood Fire Training Authority, and the Mayor Pro Tempore as alternate; and

to postpone the remaining committee appointments until the next regular meeting of February 13, 2001.
Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE - Mayor Bowler presented a plaque of appreciation to outgoing Mayor Reviczky, thanking him for his service and the masterful way he presided over the City as Mayor.

 

INCOMING MAYOR'S COMMENTS - Mayor Bowler thanked the citizens and his fellow Councilmembers for their support, thanked his family, Martha and Jennifer, for their patience, and commended City staff. He said the City was financially stable and crime was negligible. He cited exciting projects coming up in the City, including the third phase of the Pier, resurfacing the north end of the Strand, ongoing sewer and street repairs, possible expansion of the bike path, the City Hall remodel, and information technology plans.

 

The meeting recessed at 7:25 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 7:45 P.M.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS : Mayor Bowler announced that tonight's meeting would be adjourned in memory of Katherine Gray, wife of Hermosa Beach Historical Society president Larry Gray. He extended condolences to Mr. Gray and his family on behalf of the entire City Council.

Mayor Bowler announced that the next Household Hazardous Waste Roundup would take place in Hermosa Beach on Saturday, January 27, 2001, from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. on Valley Drive between Eighth Street and 11th Street.

Councilmember Dunbabin announced that the Spring Festival 2001 brochure, which lists the upcoming City events and activities, came out this week.

Councilmember Oakes wished a happy birthday to her mother who was 76 today.

Councilmember Reviczky said he and Mayor Bowler rode up on the ship from San Diego for the Navy port call last weekend in Hermosa Beach. He said public tours on board were precluded due to high surf warnings, but that the officers and crew members were able to come ashore, and he thanked the community members for opening their hearts to them.

 

PRESENTATIONS

PRESENTATION OF 30-YEAR SERVICE PIN TO ED CHESSON, CAPTAIN, HERMOSA BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Mayor Bowler thanked Fire Captain Ed Chesson for his service to the community and presented him with the 30-year service pin. Captain Chesson expressed appreciation for the service pin, noting it seemed like only yesterday that he joined the department and that after all these years he still enjoys coming to work.

 

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 2001 : No reportable actions.

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION :

(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Coming forward to address the Council at this time was:

Doris Nickelson - representing the Kenny Nickelson Foundation, thanked the citizens of Hermosa Bach for their toy donations during the holiday season, and thanked the representatives of the Beach Cities Toy Drive for their efforts, especially Council members Reviczky and Edgerton who have been the backbone of the organization since its inception, and presented tokens of appreciation from the children to Councilmember Reviczky (Edgerton absent) and Fire Chief Tingley.

 

(b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

1. Letter from Howard Longacre regarding out-of-order safety lighting portion of the traffic signal system located at Prospect Avenue and Aviation Boulevard in Hermosa Beach .

Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions, noting the problem was with the power system and that Edison said it would take about 12 weeks before they could make the needed repairs.

Action : To receive and file, as recommended by staff.
Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

2. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting a geographic breakdown of bed tax .

Action : To receive and file.
Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

3. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting that the City Council arrange to have the Public Work Commission meeting and the School Board meeting replayed, for a total of two showings .

Action : To rebroadcast the Public Works meetings and work with the School Board if they are interested and it is feasible, with the suggestion that Mr. Lissner write a letter to the School Board about their meetings.
Motion Oakes, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton

4. Letter from Jim Lissner questioning whether the Council has a position on helicopter patrols in Hermosa Beach .

Action : To receive and file, as recommended by staff.
Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

1. CONSENT CALENDAR :

Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations 1(a) through (g), as presented, with no items removed for separate discussion.
Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

(a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON JANUARY 9, 2001 .

Action : To approve as presented the City Council minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 9, 2001.

(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER, NOS. 23781 THROUGH 23946, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NO. 23945 .

Action: To ratify the Check Register,as presented.

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

Action : To receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented.

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

Action : To receive and file the December 2000, financial reports as presented.

(e) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP #52872 FOR TWO 3-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS AT 700-720 11th STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 16, 2001.

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6113, entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP #52872 FOR TWO-THREE-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS LOCATED AT 700-720 11th STREET ."

(f) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 2001.

Action: To receive and file the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of January 16, 2001.

(g) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION TO SET A GOAL TO REDUCE ONGOING ELECTRICITY USE BY 7% AND URGING RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO REDUCE ONGOING ELECTRICITY USE BY 7%. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 18, 2001.

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6114, entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO SET A GOAL TO REDUCE ONGOING ELECTRICITY USE BY 7% AND URGING RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO REDUCE ONGOING ELECTRICITY USE BY 7% "

 

2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None

 

3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION - No items were removed from the consent calendar.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

 

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

4. INTRODUCTION OF THE ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE THE PROHIBITION ON THIRD STORY SIGNS . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 17, 2001.

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. 01-1212, entitled, " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.50 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE THE PROHIBITION OF THIRD STORY SIGNS ."
Motion Oakes, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

5. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

a. PIER RENOVATION - PHASE III, SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2001 .

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

Action : To set a special workshop meeting on Tuesday, January 30, 2001, at 7:10 P.M., as recommended by staff.
Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

6. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None

 

7. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

a. Request by Mayor Bowler to direct staff to communicate with other cities that are looking into forming their own public utilities and providing their own energy .

Mayor Bowler spoke to his request.

Action : To agendize the matter at a future meeting for Council consideration.
Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

 

ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned in memory of Katherine Gray on Tuesday, January 23, 2001, at the hour of 8:07 P.M. to the Adjourned Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 30, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. for a special workshop meeting on Phase III of the Pier Renovation.