MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Monday, March 26, 2001, at the hour of 7:18 P.M.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Pete Tucker

 

ROLL CALL :

Present:     Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler
Absent:      None
Also present were: Steve Burrell, City Manager
                                 Mary Rooney, Community Resources Director
                                 Harold Williams, Public Works Director/City Engineer
                                 Mike Flaherty, Public Works Superintendent
                                 Tristan Malabanan, Assistant Engineer
                                 Bob Moore, Lifeguard Section Chief
                                 Elaine Doerfling, City Clerk

 

PIER RENOVATION - PHASE III WORKSHOP

Public Works Director Williams said this workshop was a follow-up to the January 30 meeting and that Purkiss Rose-RSI consultant Jim Pickel and building architect Ron Yeo would make the presentation.

Mr. Pickel noted the tower mock-ups had been installed. He also suggested changing the order of some of the agenda items.

 

1. REPORT ON SQUARE FOOTAGE COST FOR THE BLACK TERRAZZO PAVING FOR THE PROPOSED WALK ZONE BETWEEN 10TH AND 14TH STREETS, OR 11TH AND 13TH STREETS .

Mr. Pickel said he was quoted a price of $13 per square foot to repave a Strand walk zone with the same colored concrete used for the Pier Plaza and, based on that figure, the paving costs would be: $107,250 for the area from 11th Street to 13th Street; $214,500 for the area from 10th Street to 14th Street; and $30,000 for the frontage area only. Noting that the price was based on the 8-inch profile and epoxy-coated steel used in the Plaza area, he said perhaps a 6-inch slab with steel would suffice the vehicle load on the Strand, and requested for review purposes a copy of the geotechnical work done by the City that set the standard at 8 inches.

It was the Council consensus to match what is used on the Strand, at least at the base of the Plaza, to the black concrete that exists on the Plaza.

Further Council discussion ensued, and suggestions included getting quotes for the black concrete from other sources or using a 4-inch standard base with four inches of colored concrete on top to reduce the cost.

It was the consensus of the Council to have the consultant return with information on costs and alternatives regarding materials and locations, including the possibility of using black colored concrete in the area between the restroom and the end of the Pier remodel and standard gray concrete from the edge of the restroom to 10th Street and from the edge of the construction area to 15th Street.

 

2. COSTS FOR A SIMPLE MODEL AND A COMPLETE MODEL .

Mr. Pickel presented the costs quoted for the models, citing a cost of $12,020 for a study model and $17,100 for a presentation model.

It was the consensus of the Council to not pursue either model due to their high cost, and to put the money instead toward construction costs.

Mr. Pickel and Mr. Yeo responded to Council questions concerning the proposed towers, noting an outside measurement at the base of each tower at 11.5 by 11.5 feet. In response to concerns about sand blowing onto the Strand, Mr. Pickel said they would add a sand wall along the western edge of the parking pad, but suggested locating the wall in the sand, off-set from the edge of the paving, in the area where it would meet other design elements.

 

3. REVIEW OPTIONS FOR STAIRS INSTEAD OF THE OPTIONAL HANDICAP RAMP AND ALSO REPORT ON COST .

Mr. Pickel reviewed the proposal to extend the lifeguard building 4.5 feet south to accommodate a stairway, noting an additional construction cost of $17,000 to do so.

It was the consensus of the Council to approve the construction of a staircase at $17,000 instead of the optional handicap ramp.

 

The meeting recessed at 8:55 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 9:15 P.M.

 

4. PREPARE DRAWINGS SHOWING DESIGN FEATURES WITH PROPOSED MATERIALS - MATERIAL SAMPLES . Supplemental letter from Ron Pizer received March 26, 2001, concerning the two pier entrance towers.

Mr. Yeo presented the recommended materials for the proposed towers, which would house communications and electrical equipment.

Discussion about the towers and their size ensued, and it was suggested that the tower mock-ups be kept in place for a week to allow adequate time for viewing and for public input.

It was the consensus of the Council to postpone a decision on the proposed towers.

Mr. Yeo reviewed the restroom proposal and discussed the various materials proposed, noting that wooden doors cost more but metal doors rust out in four years and require replacement. He said the louvers in the doors would provide needed cross ventilation.

There was a general Council consensus (Dunbabin dissenting) to use the proposed wood doors for the restroom and stay with the color and material palate proposed.

 

The meeting recessed at 10:30 P.M. to allow a review of the materials on display.
The meeting reconvened at 10:40 P.M.

 

Mr. Pickel presented the proposed non-slip porcelain tiles and interlocking pavers in various colors.

Action : To direct staff to schedule a Council workshop to discuss the entire design concept.
Motion Mayor Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

5. OTHER PROJECT RELATED ITEM - None

 

CITIZEN COMMENTS - None

 

ADJOURNMENT - The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Monday, March 26, 2001, at the hour of 11:28 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M.

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