MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the hour of 7:13 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Lt. Bohlin

ROLL CALL :

Present:     Dunbabin, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler
Absent:      None

 

PRESENTATIONS

RECOGNITION OF
RESERVE COMMANDER LEONARD SCHEID
AND
RESERVE LIEUTENANT RON SHOPPER

Mayor Bowler presented City pins and Certificates of Appreciation to Reserve Commander Leonard Scheid, retiring after more than 27 years of service with the City (since November 8, 1973), and Reserve Lieutenant Ron Shopper, retiring after more than 28 years of service with the City (since November 17, 1972).

Commander Scheid and Lieutenant Shopper thanked the Mayor for the recognition and individually expressed how much they had enjoyed their employment with the City and that it had been an honor serving the citizens of Hermosa Beach.

 

PRESENTATION OF CITY PINS TO THE
HERMOSA BEACH WOMAN'S CLUB
ART CONTEST WINNERS FROM
HERMOSA VIEW SCHOOL, HERMOSA VALLEY SCHOOL
AND OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL

Mayor Bowler invited the children forward with their artwork and presented each of them with a City pin.

Jean Lombardo said the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach had sponsored the art contest for students from all Hermosa Beach schools. She said the winning artwork would be displayed during the performance of "Bingo" in the Hermosa Beach Theatre lobby.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS : Mayor Bowler announced the South Bay Energy Summit at 6:30 P.M. Thursday, March 29, at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center on Aviation Boulevard, noting it was free to the public.

Councilmember Dunbabin reported on the success of the Friends of the Library book sale Saturday, March 24, noting proceeds went to the Patricia Gazin Memorial fund. She announced that the Hermosa Beach Historical Society was having an event at their museum Sunday, April 1, from 2 to 4 P.M., celebrating the 100 year anniversary of the founding of Hermosa Beach. She also announced the retirement party for Police Chief Val Straser at noon Friday, April 6, at the Comedy Club.

Mayor Bowler requested that two items be added to the agenda--one to consider taking a position opposing SB910 and the other to consider supporting a position of the South Bay Council of Governments concerning the airport expansion issue.

Action : To add both items to the agenda for discussion following municipal matters based on the finding that the issues arose after the posting of the agenda and required immediate action.
Motion Mayor Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MARCH 13, 2001 : No reportable actions.

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION :

(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None

(b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

1. Letter from Gerald Compton regarding a General Plan Amendment and Rezone of the 400 Block of Ocean View Avenue .

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Gerald Compton - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter, said they wanted to match the zoning to surrounding properties, and requested that the issue be referred to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation.

Community Development Director Blumenfeld responded to Council questions.

Action : To refer the issue to the Planning Commission.
Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Bowler. The motion carried, noting the dissenting votes of Dunbabin and Edgerton.

2. Letters from Barbara Mathieson regarding Encroachment Permit granted for 2634 Manhattan Avenue . Supplemental letters from 27th Street residents Gary Mammet dated March 23, 2001 and from Ron Felsing dated March 21, 2001. Supplemental memorandum from City Manager Steve Burrell dated March 27, 2001.

Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

Barbara Mathieson - Hermosa Beach, spoke to her letter, submitted additional information, presented a photo display and drawings, and requested that the Council reconsider its decision to grant the encroachment, noting that this was a very busy intersection; said she opposed giving special access to public land;

Jay Mitchell - owner of the subject property, submitted information; said the proposed wall would replace the fence that was there previously; said buffering was needed because his home was located at a busy five-way commercial intersection;

Les Eicher - Hermosa Beach, reviewed the history of the site; objected to the encroachment and to the process involved; and

Phyllis Reinhard - Hermosa Beach, said the strip of public land should not be used as private property.

City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council questions.

Proposed Action : To direct staff to advertise for a hearing on the revocation of the encroachment permit.
Motion Dunbabin, second Edgerton. The motion failed due to the dissenting votes of Oakes, Reviczky and Mayor Bowler.

Action : To direct staff to work with the owner and the neighbors on solutions to the problems and to report back to the City Council no later than the meeting of April 24, 2001.
Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Dunbabin.

3. Letter from Wim Selders objecting to a "garbage can and light pole" structure placed in front of 3035 The Strand .

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Wim Selders - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter; said construction took place without notification; requested that the structure be removed from directly in front of his home; said his neighbor to the south had no objection to moving it to the property line.

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

Action : To direct staff to remove the structure and reconstruct it 15 feet to the south if it is confirmed that the neighbor has no objection; otherwise, to bring the matter back at the next meeting; with further direction to staff to make sure property owners are notified in the future and also to place the structures on property lines rather than centered in front of a particular home.
Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

1. CONSENT CALENDAR :

Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (q) as presented, with no items removed for later discussion.
Motion Reviczky, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

(a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON MARCH 13, 2001 .

Action : To approve as presented the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on March 13, 2001.

(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 24486 THROUGH 24657, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 24494 AND 24566, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 24513 AND 24533 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER .

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 FEBRUARY 2001 FINANCIAL REPORTS :

1. Revenue and expenditure report ;

2. City Treasurer's report ; and

3. Investment report .

Action : To receive and file as presented the February 2001, Financial Reports.

(e) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE HERMOSA BEACH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated March 21, 2001.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6120 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE HERMOSA BEACH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION BARGAINING UNIT ."

(f) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 6, 2001 .

Action : To receive and file the action minutes of the March 6, 2001 Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting.

(g) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROVIDING FOR THE STATE'S RELINQUISHMENT OF ROUTE 91 (ARTESIA BOULEVARD) BETWEEN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND HARPER AVENUE; APPROVE ESTIMATED REVENUE FROM THE STATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $491,120 TO BE DEPOSITED TO A NEW FUND TITLED "ARTESIA BOULEVARD RELINQUISHMENT"; AND, ADOPT A BUDGET FOR CIP 01-174, ARTESIA BOULEVARD REHABILITATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $491,120 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 20, 2001.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 01-6121 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 4317 WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROVIDING FOR THE STATE'S RELINQUISHMENT OF ROUTE 91 (ARTESIA BOULEVARD) BETWEEN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND HARPER AVENUE " ;

2. Approve estimated revenue from the State in the amount of $491,120; said funds to be deposited to a new fund titled Artesia Boulevard Relinquishment; and

3. Adopt a budget for CIP 01-174 Artesia Boulevard Rehabilitation in the amount of $491,120.

(h) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE (PCC) ACCESS RAMPS TO ZONDIROS CORPORATION OF TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA, BASED ON THEIR LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID OF $18,000; AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATION OF $20,000 FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY WITHIN THE BUDGET . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 15, 2001.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. ward the Construction Contract for Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Access Ramps to Zondiros Corporation of Torrance, California, based upon their lowest responsible bid of $18,000;

2. Authorize the appropriation of $20,000 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund for the construction;

3. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and

4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the budget.

(i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATES, ORDER THE WORK AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 00-139, HERMOSA/MANHATTAN AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM 16TH STREET TO 26TH STREET AND 19TH STREET FROM HERMOSA AVENUE TO MONTEREY BOULEVARD; AND, INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO POST A NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR SAID PROJECT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 14, 2001.

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 a Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project.

(j) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES A PORTION OF 26TH STREET, BETWEEN THE STRAND AND HERMOSA AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON THE TRACT OF HERMOSA BEACH AS PER MAP RECORDED BOOK 1, PAGES 25-26, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 22, 2001.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6122 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON, FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES, A PORTION OF 26TH STREET, BETWEEN THE STRAND AND HERMOSA AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON THE TRACT OF HERMOSA BEACH AS PER MAP RECORDED BOOK 1, PAGES 25 AND 26, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER ."

(k) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT DURING FISCAL YEAR 2001-02 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 19, 2001.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6123 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PREPARE A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4 OF CHAPTER 1 OF THE 'LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972,' BEING DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FOR THE MAINTENANCE, OPERATION AND SERVICING OF STREET AND SIDEWALK LANDSCAPING LIGHTING AND APPURTENANT WORK IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2001 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2002 ."

(l) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) NEW GO-4 PARKING ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,148.16 FROM MUNICIPAL MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA . Memorandum from Acting Police Chief Michael Lavin dated March 20, 2001.

Action : To authorize the purchase of two new GO-4 Parking Enforcement Vehicles in the amount of $43,148.16 from Municipal Maintenance Equipment of Anaheim, California.

(m) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 00-171, ARDMORE AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS-VARIOUS LOCATIONS, TO NOBEST, INC. OF WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA BASED UPON THEIR LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID OF $197,016.00; AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATION OF $110,000 FROM THE 150 STIP FUND; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY WITHIN THE CONTINGENCY OF $19,702 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 15, 2001.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. Award the Construction Contract to Nobest, Inc. of Westminster, California, based upon their lowest responsible bid of $197,016;

2. Authorize the appropriation of $110,000 from the 150 STIP fund;

3. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and

4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the contingency of $19,702.

(n) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 99-144, STRAND BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY-24TH STREET TO 35TH STREET, FOR $97,942.89; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE THE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY WITHIN THE CONTINGENCY OF $9,794; AND, APPROPRIATION OF $107,736.89 TO CIP 99-144 FROM THE 160 SEWER FUND . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 16, 2001.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. Approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Project No. CIP 99-144 for $97,942.89;

2. Authorize the City Manager and the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to execute the Supplemental Agreement;

3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the contingency of $9,794; and

4. Appropriate $107,736.89 to CIP 99-144 from the 160 Sewer Fund.

(o) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 20, 2001 .

Action : To receive and file the action minutes of the March 20, 2001 Planning Commission meeting.

(p) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 14, 2001 . Supplemental letter from resident Jim Lissner received March 27, 2001.

Action : To receive and file the action minutes of the March 14, 2001 Public Works Commission meeting.

(q) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR SEWER AND CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIR TO EC CONSTRUCTION CO. OF CHINO, CALIFORNIA, BASED ON THEIR BID OF $30,892.50; AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF $50,000 SEWER FUND FROM CIP 00-413 TO CIP 01-415 TO COVER THE COSTS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED PROJECT; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES AS NECESSARY WITHIN THE BUDGET . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 21, 2001.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. Award the Construction Contract for sewer and concrete pavement repair to EC Construction Co. of Chino, California, based upon their bid of $30,892.50;

2. Authorize the transfer of $50,000 Sewer Fund from CIP 00-413 to CIP 01-415 to cover the costs of the above-mentioned project;

3. Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and

4. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the budget.

 

The meeting recessed at 9:23 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 9:33 P.M.

 

2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None

 

3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

No items were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

 

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

4. 2001 COMMERCIAL EVENT APPLICATIONS . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated March 14, 2001.

Community Resources Director Rooney presented the staff report and responded to Council questions concerning the following events:

EVENT	DATE	FEES (estimated)
IMG - Beach Bash 2001	June 7-10	$45,564.00
AVP - Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament	June 30/July 1	$18,664.00
EVP Tour - Pro Am Beach Volleyball Tournament	July 21	$4,334.00
MESP - Hermosa Beach Triathlon	October 14	$10,094.00

Coming forward to address the Council on the IMG event were:

James Leitz - representing IMG - Beach Bash 2001, spoke about the Mervyn's event and responded to Council questions; and

Donley Falkenstien - Hermosa Beach, spoke in opposition to the event, saying it impacted downtown area residents; asked that speakers not be pointed toward residential neighborhoods.

Action : To approve the IMG - Beach Bash 2001 event scheduled for June 7-10, 2001.
Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Coming forward to address the Council on the AVP event was:

Matt Gage - AVP tour director and Hermosa Beach resident, spoke about the AVP - Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament event and responded to Council questions.

Action : To approve the AVP - Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament scheduled for June 30-July 1, 2001.
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

No one came forward to address the Council on the EVP Tour event.

Action : To approve the EVP Tour - Pro Am Beach Volleyball Tournament scheduled for July 21, 2001.
Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Coming forward to address the Council on the MESP event was:

Michael Epstein - representing the MESP - Hermosa Beach Triathlon, spoke about the event and responded to Council questions, noting the event lasted about two hours and was over by 9 A.M.

Action : To approve the MESP - Hermosa Beach Triathlon scheduled for October 14, 2001, subject to adequate signage about street closures one week prior to the event; the posting of "no parking" notices at least 72-\hours in advance, and litter removal along the Greenbelt following the event.
Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

5. REVIEW OF MORATORIUM PROHIBITING CONVERSION OF RETAIL SPACE, DOWNTOWN MARKET STUDY AND PARKING STANDARDS . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 15, 2001.

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

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Joe Mark - Hermosa Beach, submitted information, noting he had met with several people to come up with the ideas presented; said the residential component must be included in the market study; suggested establishing a citizen committee to review and evaluate data and make recommendations; recommended that the committee be composed of a working nucleus of 10 to 15 people, with the door open for anyone else who wishes to participate.

Action : To appoint Joe Mark to chair a community committee of experts to conduct a retail and market study of the downtown; and to direct staff to come up with a time frame and work with Mr. Marks on forming the committee.
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Final Action : To direct staff to proceed with the following suggested additional proposed study issues:

1. Detailed parking analysis and new parking regulations to encourage retail location to the area and discourage restaurant and food service uses;

2. Specific use regulations by block or plan area to establish a complimentary mix of uses;

3. Land use development incentives, fee waivers, in-lieu parking payment or building facade improvement grants to new or expanded retail uses; and

4. Land assembly assistance for new development projects which contain greater than 50% retail businesses.

Motion Oakes, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

6. REVIEW OF LOT CONSOLIDATION IN THE R-2 AND R-3 ZONES . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 20, 2001.

City Manager Burrell recommended that this item be continued to a future meeting due to the lateness of the hour.

Action : To continue the item to the May 22, 2001 meeting.
Motion Oakes, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

a. SB910 (DUNN) HOUSING ELEMENTS - FINES, PENALTIES AND LITIGATIONS . Memorandum from City Manager Steve Burrell dates March 27, 2001. (This item was added to the agenda earlier in the meeting.)

City Manager Burrell presented the staff report, noting that the letter of opposition would be sent to the author of the bill, the Senate Committee, the City's State representatives, and the League of California Cities.

Action : To take a position opposing SB910 and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to be forwarded as designated above.
Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None
(This item was added to the agenda earlier in the meeting.)

a. REQUEST THAT THE CITY SUPPORT A SOUTH BAY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS RECOMMENDATION TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS CONCERNING THE PROPOSED AIRPORT EXPANSION .

Action : To roll the item to a future meeting to allow for adequate review, noting that the City may want to adopt its own version to send to SCAG.
Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

a. Request from Mayor Pro Tem Dunbabin for discussion of area code change from 310 to 424 .

Mayor Pro Tem Dunbabin spoke to her request.

Action : It was the Council consensus to direct staff to take a position objecting to a change of area code.

 

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 March 13, 2001 .

2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  - Government Code Section 54957

Title : City Manager

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 : Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach

• Case Number : BC172546

 

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the hour of 10:55 P.M. to a closed session.

 

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 11:00 P.M. At the hour of 11:23 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting.

 

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement.

 

ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the hour of 11:24 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, April 10, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M.

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