MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at the hour of 7:13 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Rick Koenig

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS : Councilmember Dunbabin announced the Coordinating Council meeting Friday, April 27, at 11:30 a.m., at which the Superintendents of the School Districts for Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach would discuss violence in the schools. She asked interested parties to call Cathy McCurdy for reservations.

Councilmember Reviczky announced the annual dog parade Sunday, May 6, noting that the event will start at 11 A.M. on the Greenbelt at Gould Avenue. He said the dogs would parade down the Greenbelt to Pier Avenue, where an awards ceremony would take place at about 12:30 P.M.

Councilmember Oakes said the dog parade was a fun event and that every dog wins an award.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION :

(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

Jean Lombardo - Hermosa Beach, reminded everyone that the play "Bingo" was opening this week at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse, and that the children's art would be on display in the lobby; and

John Hales - Hermosa Beach, expressed concern about the unsightly condition of the sidewalk near the City Yard

(b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

1. Letter from Etta Simpson regarding pedestrian/traffic safety at the Pier/Valley/Ardmore intersection .

Action : By Council consensus, staff was directed to have the traffic engineer review all signing and all possibilities to improve the safety of the intersection and report back to the Public Works Commission with suggestions as to what steps might be taken.

Action : To roll item 11 (Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau marketing proposal and request for funding) to the next meeting due to the fullness of tonight's agenda, saying the item was a serious matter that merited greater consideration than time would allow this evening.
Motion Mayor Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

1. CONSENT CALENDAR :

Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (p), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (f) Dunbabin, (j) Edgerton, (l) Reviczky, (o) Edgerton, and (p) Oakes.
Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

No one came forward to address the Council on items not removed from the consent calendar.

(a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON APRIL 10, 2001 .

Action : To approve as presented the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on April 10, 2001.

(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 24792 THROUGH 24873, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NO. 24838, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NO. 24785 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 MEMORANDUM REGARDING THE MARCH 2001 FINANCIAL REPORTS . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated April 19, 2001.

Action : To receive and file the memorandum regarding the March 2001 financial reports.

(e) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 3, 2001 .

Action : To receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of April 3, 2001.

(f) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO EXPAND THEIR MUSEUM SPACE INTO THE HALLWAY ADJACENT TO THE WEST SIDE OF THEIR EXISTING ROOM AND INTO CITY STORAGE IN THE HALLWAY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT; AND, APPROVE THE USE OF ROOM 3 IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER FOR CITY STORAGE (COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEPARTMENT) AND AS A WORKSPACE . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated April 16, 2001.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Dunbabin for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to commend and thank the Historical Society members for all their hard work.

Action : To approve the recommendation of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission and staff to:
1) approve the request of the Hermosa Beach Historical Society to expand their museum space into the hallway adjacent to the west side of their existing room and into City storage in the hallway subject to approval by the Public Works Department, and
2) approve the use of Room 3 in the Community Center for City storage by the Community Resources Department and as a workspace.
Motion by Dunbabin, second by Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(g) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 4, 2001 .

Action : To receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of April 4, 2001.

(h) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON PROJECT NO. CIP 99-144, STRAND BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY - 24TH STREET TO 35TH STREET . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 17, 2001.

Action : To receive and file the report on Project No. CIP 99-144, Strand Bikeway and Pedestrian Walkway - 24th Street to 35th Street, as recommended by staff.

(i) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING GRANT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 18, 2001.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6125 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR USED OIL RECYCLING GRANT ."

(j) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE MAGNETIC LEVITATION TRANSPORTATION DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM (MAGLEV DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM) . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 18, 2001.

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

City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6127 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE MAGNETIC LEVITATION TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM ('MAGLEV DEPLOYMENT PROGRAM') ."
Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(k) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 17, 2001 .

Action : To receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of April 17, 2001.

(l) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS OF $10,000 FROM MERVYN'S CALIFORNIA TO BE USED FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES STAFF FEES AT THE SKATE PARK AND $10,000 FROM MERVYN'S CALIFORNIA TO BE USED FOR A COMMUNITY PICNIC (WILL BE APPROPRIATED TO FISCAL YEAR 2001-02) . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated April 12, 2001.

This item was removed from the Consent Calendar by Councilmember Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to thank the donor.

Community Resources Director Rooney responded to Council questions.

Action : To accept the following donations from Mervyn's California:
1) $10,000 - for Community Resources staff fees at the Skate Park; and
2) $10,000 - for a community picnic (to be appropriated to FY 2001-02.
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(m) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A 7 KVA UPS (UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY) SYSTEM FROM S & J SALES OF CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA . Memorandum from Acting Police Chief Michael Lavin dated April 18, 2001.

Action : To authorize the purchase of a 7 KVA UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) system from S&J Sales of Camarillo, California, as recommended by staff.

(n) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A MULTIPLE-YEAR GRANT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR USED OIL RECYCLING GRANT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 18, 2001.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6126 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR USED OIL RECYCLING GRANT ."

(o) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BERRYMAN AND HENIGAR FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR STRAND BIKEWAY AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY - 24TH STREET TO 35TH STREET, FOR A FEE OF $17,160; AND, AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AND THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT UPON APPROVAL AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 9, 2001.

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

Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:
1) approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and Berryman & Henigar for construction management and inspection services, for a fee of $17,160; and
2) authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney.
Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(p) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE QUARTERLY REPORT ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated April 19, 2001.

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

Personnel Director/Risk Manager Earl responded to Council questions.

Action : To receive and file the quarterly report on workers' compensation.
Motion Oakes, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None

3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

Items 1(f), (j), (l), (o) and (p) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity.

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

At 7:30 P.M., after acting on items 1(f) and 1(j), the order of the agenda was suspended to go to the public hearings starting with item 4. Items 1(l), 1(o) and 1(p) were considered later in the meeting.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

4. INTENTION TO VACATE AND ABANDON FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES A PORTION OF 25TH STREET, BETWEEN THE STRAND AND HERMOSA AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON THE TRACT OF HERMOSA BEACH AS PER MAP RECORDED BOOK 1, PAGE 25, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 16, 2001.

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

The public hearing opened at 7:35 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 7:35 P.M.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6128 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH ORDERING THE VACATION AND ABANDONMENT FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES A PORTION OF 25TH STREET, BETWEEN THE STRAND AND HERMOSA AVENUE, AS SHOWN ON THE TRACT OF HERMOSA BEACH AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 1, PAGE 25, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER ."
Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

5. 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 25-26, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 16, 2001.

Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

The public hearing opened at 7:37 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 7:37 P.M.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6129 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH 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 IN BOOK 1, PAGES 25 AND 26, IN THE OFFICE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY RECORDER ."
Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

6. TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 17.46.240 REGARDING ANTENNAS SATELLITE DISHES AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 26, 2001. Supplemental information from Community Development received April 24, 2001.

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

The public hearing opened at 8:02 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 8:02 P.M.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 01-1214 , entitled " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING THE LIMITATIONS ON ROOFTOP ANTENNAS, SATELLITE DISHES AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT THAT EXCEEDS THE HEIGHT LIMIT AND THE PLACEMENT AND USE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES ," subject to the following amendments: (1) set a maximum height limit for single poles at 15 feet above the highest point of a building; (2) incorporate language pertaining to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations for RF emissions; (3) incorporate language pertaining to the FCC being charged with establishing policies to govern interstate and international communications; (4) incorporate language permitting wireless communication facilities as accessory structures in all zones except residential; and (5) prohibit the use or installation of a monopole.
Motion Edgerton, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote by Dunbabin.

The meeting recessed at 8:15 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 8:40 P.M.

7. TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 17.46.070 REGARDING ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTIONS . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 18, 2001. Supplemental information received from Community Development April 24, 2001.

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

The public hearing opened at 8:53 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Pete Tucker - Planning Commissioner, said a factory-made bay window would project 24 inches and required no structural work.

The public hearing closed at 8:55 P.M.

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 01-1215 , entitled " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING ARCHITECTURAL ENCROACHMENTS INTO REQUIRED YARDS ," as amended to allow a 30-inch projection and no height limit for architectural encroachments into required yards.
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

8. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS ON ARDMORE AVENUE AT 30TH STREET TO CREATE A THREE-WAY STOP CONTROL . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 9, 2001. Supplemental memorandum from Public Works Department received April 24, 2001.

Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council questions.

Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

Richard Garland - City Traffic Engineer, noted that a three-way stop was not justified based on the CalTrans threshold; said they would need to install warning signs on Ardmore Avenue to alert traffic to the new stop sign;

Chris Howell - Hermosa Beach, said he supported the stop sign proposal because the existing situation was dangerous; noted the current westbound restriction on turning left onto Ardmore Avenue during peak hours; and

James Deutch - Hermosa Beach, said he had spearheaded the drive for a stop sign because of the dangerous situation; spoke of a sight line problem and said the stop sign would also slow traffic.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 01-6130 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE INTERSECTION OF ARDMORE AVENUE AND 30TH STREET AS A THREE-WAY STOP CONTROL INTERSECTION ."
Motion Oakes, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Proposed Action : To create a three-foot wide decomposed granite sidewalk parallel to the Greenbelt as a landing for strollers or elderly pedestrians crossing Ardmore Avenue.
Motion Reviczky. The motion died for lack of a second.

9. ALOHA DAYS COMMITTEE: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF "ALOHA DAYS" LONGBOARD SURF CONTEST AND HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated April 16, 2001.

Community Resources Director Rooney presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Abel Ybarra - Aloha Days Committee, said the second day was needed to accommodate all the events and to allow for a beach fashion show put on by the local shops.

Action : To approve the recommendation of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission and staff to:
1) approve the request from the Aloha Days Committee to hold its annual surf competition and "Aloha Days" Hawaiian Festival beginning Saturday, August 11, 2001;
2) approve the requested fee waivers totaling $5,566, City funding in the amount of $5,000 from the Downtown Enhancement Fund, and an additional day of vendor sales on Sunday; and
3) approve the event contract.
Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

10. APPROVAL OF CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN FOR COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS - COURTYARD IMPROVEMENTS AND PAINTING OF BUILDING . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 12, 2001.

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

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:
1) Approve the conceptual site plan for the Project No. CIP 99-627 Community Center Improvement - Courtyard and Painting; and
2) Authorize the landscape architect, David Evans & Associates, to prepare construction plans, specifications and cost estimates for bid.
Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Consensus : To have subcommittee members Oakes and Dunbabin work on selecting the color combination to be used to paint the Community Center building.

11. HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND VISITORS BUREAU 2001-2002 MARKETING PROPOSAL AND REQUEST FOR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,000 . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 19, 2001. Supplemental letter from Howard Longacre dated April 24, 2001.

This item was continued to the next meeting by motion earlier this evening.

12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None

13. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERMS - PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 18, 2001.

City Clerk Doerfling presented the report and responded to Council questions.

Action : To direct the City Clerk to immediately advertise and request applications from interested parties for three Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission terms that will expire June 30, 2001, with appointments to be made at the regular Council meeting of June 26, 2001.
Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

14. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None

ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at the hour of 10:32 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Monday, April 30, 2001, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. for the purpose of conducting a Pier Renovation - Phase III workshop.