MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at the hour of 7:15 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Jennifer Bowler

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Councilmember Dunbabin congratulated the City's police officers and firefighters for the excellent job done on the 4th of July holiday and expressed appreciation to Police Chief Lavin, Fire Chief Tingley and the employees of those departments.

Councilmember Dunbabin commented on the success of the Friends of the Library Book Sale Saturday, July 21, and congratulated Charlotte Malone and the Friends of the Library Board for their efforts.

Councilmember Dunbabin spoke of the farewell dinner Monday, July 16, put on by the Hermosa Beach Sister City Association after a weeklong visit by Loreto students participating in the organization's student exchange program. She thanked the families who hosted the children and everyone who participated in the program.

Councilmember Dunbabin commented on the success of the beach concert Sunday, July 22, featuring the Diamonds, noting that the concerts were sponsored by the City, Budweiser and Hawthorne Savings, and acknowledged all the work done by the Community Resources Department. She said it was wonderful to see families in attendance, with children and their parents dancing together.

Councilmember Reviczky announced the upcoming port call of two U.S. Navy frigates scheduled to arrive Friday, August 10, and depart Monday, August 13, noting that the crew members would come ashore over the weekend while anchored off the coast of Hermosa Beach.

Mayor Bowler said there would be several important issues on the November ballot, including the proposed repeal of the utility user tax and the beach initiative, as well as three Council seats. He said in fairness to that process, he wanted to publicly announce this evening that he would not seek another term on the City Council. He said it was a difficult decision, but that the demands of the office and the time required to do the job properly were more than he could commit to for another four-year term. He thanked his supporters who have urged him to run for another term. He said there was still much he hoped to accomplish before he stepped down in November and that he would continue serving the community in other ways.

Mayor Bowler noted that the Council at its last meeting proclaimed July to be Parks and Recreation month, and said this evening there would be a camp presentation by the Parks and Recreation Department, and invited the group to come forward.

Teen Extreme Campers Jennifer Bowler, Chelsea Larson and Beth Litgow said they made the posters and banners on display because of all the fun they had at camp. Camp Director Chris Martinez said the Teen Extreme Camp program is for 11 to 14 year olds. He said the previous program was for 6 to 12 year olds, but they decided to divide the program into two groups, one for the 6 to 11 year olds, and the other (the Teen Extreme group) for 11 to 14 year olds, which allows the teenagers to have their own camp separate from the younger children and seems to be working well.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JULY 10, 2001 : Meeting continued to July 24, 2001.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION :

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

    Jean Lombardo - Hermosa Beach, announced a cultural afternoon for children Thursday, August 2, at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse, which will feature a dress rehearsal at 4 P.M. for Story Book Theater, presented by South Bay Youth Theater Guild, followed by a reception and art exhibit at 5:15 P.M. with music, including pianist George Chen, vocals by Megan Stientz, and a special appearance by Sabotage; said the event was sponsored by the Kiwanis Club and Community Center Foundation and the food would be provided by Manhattan Bread;
    Maggie Moir - Hermosa Beach, member of the South Bay Youth Theatre Guild; distributed flyers for the presentation of Story Book Theatre, noting that performances would take place at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse at 7:30 P.M. Friday, August 3, and Saturday, August 4, and at 2:30 P.M. Sunday, August 5; said this was the start of what they hoped would be a permanent on-going children's theater program in Hermosa Beach; discussed future theater productions; and
    Pete Tucker - Hermosa Beach, thanked Mayor Bowler for his service to the community for the past eight years as a member of the City Council; commented on a problem he observed with parking lot C with the attendant sometimes saying the lot is full when it is not; suggested use of a counter (City Manager Burrell said he would look into the matter).

1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

a. Letters from Allen Leslein, Janet Taranto and area residents regarding the development of the park at Ocean View and Third Streets .

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

    Allen Leslein - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter.

Community Resources Director Rooney and City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

Action : To direct staff to: (1) incorporate into the design drawings the requested revisions to reroute the sidewalk to provide a larger green space and connect on both sides of Ocean View, add trees which would prevent cars from driving through, and make minor revisions such as shifting around the park bench; and (2) bring the item back to the Council for final approval.
Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

2. 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: (i) Dunbabin, (m) Dunbabin, and (n) Dunbabin.
Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

At 7:50 P.M., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to public hearing item 5.

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

Action : To approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of July 10, 2001. (Edgerton absent)

(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 25718 THROUGH 25864, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 25766 AND 25858 AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 25674, 25743 AND 25786 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER .

Action : To ratify the check register as presented. (Edgerton absent)

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

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

(d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE JUNE 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 June 2001 Financial Reports. (Edgerton absent)

(e) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE "AGREEMENT FOR EXCHANGE OF FIRE PROTECTION AND RESCUE SERVICES - AUTOMATIC AID/INITIAL ACTION" WITH THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY . Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated July 16, 2001.

Action : To approve the Agreement for Exchange of Fire Protection and Rescue Services - Automatic Aid/Initial Action with the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County, as recommended by staff. (Edgerton absent)

(f) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE "AGREEMENT FOR AN IN-SERVICE FIREFIGHTER TRAINING PROGRAM WITH HERMOSA BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT" AND EL CAMINO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT . Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated July 17, 2001.

Action : To approve the Agreement for an In-Service Firefighter Training Program with the Hermosa Beach Fire Department and El Camino College, as recommended by staff. (Edgerton absent)

(g) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT ON PROJECT CLOSE OUT - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING PROJECT STATUS REPORT TO ASSIST LOW AND MODERATE INCOME RESIDENTS . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 27, 2001.

Action : To receive and file the report, as recommended by staff. (Edgerton absent)

(h) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATES, ORDER THE WORK AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 01-168, MANHATTAN AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS; AND, INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO POST A NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR SAID PROJECT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 10, 2001.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. Approve the plans, specifications, estimates, order the work and call for bids for Manhattan Avenue Street Improvements from 27th Street to the north City limit and Greenwich from 26th Street to 27th Street (CIP Project No. 01-168); and

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

(i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATES, ORDER THE WORK AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 01-628, COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS - COURTYARD & PAINTING; AND, INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO POST A NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS FOR SAID PROJECT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 11, 2001.

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

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. Approve the plans, specifications, estimates, and order the work and call for bids for Community Center Improvements - Courtyard and Painting (CIP Project No. 01-628); and

2. Instruct the City Clerk to post a Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project.

Motion Dunbabin, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

(j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR NURSE EDUCATOR WITH THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - UCLA MEDICAL CENTER FOR PREHOSPITAL CARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,000 FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING STATE MANDATED CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING AND ADMINISTERING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REQUIRED PARAMEDIC "QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ." Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated July 16, 2001.

Action : To approve the Services Agreement for Nurse Educator with the Regents of the University of California - UCLA Medical Center for Prehospital Care in the amount of $18,000 for purposes of providing State-mandated continuing education training and administering the Los Angeles County required paramedic Quality Improvement Program, as recommended by staff. (Edgerton absent)

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

Action : To receive and file the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of July 17, 2001. (Edgerton absent)

(l) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE SEPULVEDA BOULEVARD/ PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 18, 2001.

Action : To approve the Sepulveda Boulevard/Pacific Coast Highway Traffic Signal Improvement Project, as recommended by staff, which will include new signal equipment and intersection operational improvements. (Edgerton absent)

(m) RECOMMENDATION TO DECLARE ATHLETICA, INC. OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER FOR THE INSTALLATION OF BORDER PATROL PRO 3000F RINK SYSTEM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3.12.070 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE; AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 01-532, SOUTH PARK ROLLER HOCKEY RINK, TO ATHLETICA, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $124,792; 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 $12,500 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 17, 2001.

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

Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. In response to a Council question, he said he would look into the guarantee of the product.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. Declare Athletica, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota the sole source provider for the installation of Border Patrol Pro 3000F rink system, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.12.070 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code;

2. Award the construction contract for Project No. CIP 01-532 South Park Roller Hockey Rink to Athletica, Inc. of the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the amount of $124,792;

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 $12,500.

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

(n) RECOMMENDATION TO DIRECT STAFF TO EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF ELECTRICITY RATES ON UUT REVENUE AND REPORT BACK IN SEPTEMBER 2001 . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated July 18, 2001.

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

Finance Director Copeland presented the staff report and responded to Council questions, noting a 2-percent decrease in May in electricity revenue to the City. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions, and confirmed a projected $100,000 increase to the City for its electricity costs.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to direct staff to evaluate the impact of electricity rates on the Utility User Tax (UUT) revenue and report back in September 2000 on the issue and on options for dealing with any additional revenue, including revision of the UUT on electricity usage.
Motion Dunbabin, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

(o) RECOMMENDATION TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO MEET WITH THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE FOUR FINALISTS FOR SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLES COLLECTION, PROCESSING AND DISPOSAL SERVICES AND OPEN NEGOTIATIONS, RETURNING WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR AWARD OF CONTRACT . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 19, 2001.

Action : To direct the City Manager to meet with the representatives of the four finalists and open negotiations, returning with a recommendation for award of contract, as recommended by staff. (Edgerton absent)

(p) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE DEVELOPER OF THE 1303 HERMOSA AVENUE BUILDING FOR THE CITY'S SHARE OF COSTS INCURRED ASSOCIATED WITH BUILDING CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND TO APPROPRIATE $7,555.50 FROM THE DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT FUND . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 19, 2001.

Action : To approve the reimbursement to the developer of 1303 Hermosa Avenue building for the City's share of costs incurred associated with building certain improvements and to appropriate $7,555.50 from the Downtown Enhancement Fund, as recommended by staff. (Edgerton absent)

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None

4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

• Items (i), (m), and (n) 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.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS

a. A REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PARKING PLAN FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING RETAIL AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER TO ACCOMMODATE OFFICES, A HEALTH AND FITNESS CLUB, AND RETAIL USES, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 1605 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, "HERMOSA PAVILION ." Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 16, 2001. (Continued from City Council meeting of July 10, 2001)

Mayor Bowler said the item had been continued from the last meeting because the four Councilmembers present could not reach clear agreement and announced that if Councilmember Edgerton's absence this evening would make a difference in the outcome of the vote, the matter would be continued to the next meeting for a full Council.

Councilmember Dunbabin noted that she did watch the video tape of the last meeting.

Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report, distributed photographs he took of cars parked at the Santa Monica facility, and responded to Council questions.

The public opened at 7:57 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue were:

    Gene Shook - applicant and property owner, addressed the parking issue; said he had a lease with 24 Hour Fitness for 15 years once the club is open; said the Santa Monica club was not a good comparison because it lacked a basketball court, for which less parking would be required; said there was more than ample parking for the amenities (pool and basketball court) that would be offered at the Hermosa Beach club which are less intensive; cited improvements to the parking garage; said the Santa Monica club currently has 3.3 spaces per 1,000 square feet for the complex and it would be at a higher ratio of 4.75 spaces per 1,000 square feet at the Hermosa Beach complex;

    Kevin McGuire - representing 24 Hour Fitness, said the Hermosa Beach location was important to them because of a void in this area; discussed the history of the Santa Monica project; spoke of a greater parking needs with more intensive uses, such as an aerobics room, versus the reduced parking needs for a pool and basketball court; spoke of the Glendale facility which has a pool, basketball court, as well as squash and racquetball; and

    Jack Greenspan - Linscott Law & Greenspan Engineers, said the parking ratio for the health club in Glendale was one space per 200 square feet, or five spaces per 1,000 square feet; said in Manhattan Beach the ratio was one space per 200 square feet for an exercise club and one space per 250 square feet for other health club uses.

The public hearing closed at 8:36 P.M.

Action : To adopt Resolution No. 01-6153 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUSTAINING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, ON APPEAL, TO DENY A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDMENT TO A PARKING PLAN FOR AN EXPANSION AND REMODEL TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING, "THE HERMOSA PAVILION," AND FOR SHARED PARKING TO ACCOMMODATE A NEW ALLOCATION OF USES WITHIN THE CENTER AT 1605 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY ."
Motion Reviczky, second Dunbabin. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Oakes and the absence of Edgerton.

The meeting recessed at 8:46 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 9:07 P.M.

b. TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 17.50.030 - DEFINITIONS OF THE SIGN CODE - HOLIDAY DECORATIONS . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 17, 2001. Supplemental ordinance submitted by Community Development Department July 24, 2001.

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

The public opened at 9:20 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this issue was:

    Donley Falkenstien - Hermosa Beach, asked if the exemption applied only to U.S. holidays; asked about the penalty for violations (Director Blumenfeld said they were treated as infractions that could be ticketed or handled through the City Prosecutor).

The public hearing closed at 9:22 P.M.

Proposed Action : To approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and introduce the draft ordinance, which would exempt holiday decorations from the City's sign permit requirements.
Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Bowler. The motion failed, due to the dissenting votes of Dunbabin and Oakes and the absence of Edgerton.

Action : To continue the item and bring it back at the next meeting for consideration by a full Council.
Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

Further Action : To refer to the Planning Commission the issue of removing representational art from the City's sign restrictions.
Motion Oakes, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

c. EXPENDITURE OF 10% OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF PROJECTS FUNDED THROUGH THE CDBG PROGRAM .

The public hearing opened at 9:25 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 9:25 P.M.

Action : To continue this item to the meeting of August 28, 2001, as recommended by staff.
Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence by Edgerton.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

a. STATISTICAL REPORT ON POLICE ACTIVITY IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA FROM MAY 1, 2000 TO APRIL 30, 2001 . Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated July 16, 2001. Supplemental letter from Jim Lissner dated July 24, 2001.

Police Chief Lavin presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

Coming forward to address the Council on this issue was:

    Donley Falkenstien - Hermosa Beach, spoke of problems for those living in the downtown area; said the report should include violent crimes as well.

Action : To direct staff to prepare a more comparative analysis comparing the current statistics in the downtown area to those of the years prior to the renovation of the downtown, to determine whether or not this particular area reflects the same decrease in crime that has been experienced throughout the community.
Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

At 9:33 P.M., the order of the agenda returned to item 3.

b. RESOLUTIONS TO PLACE ON THE BALLOT THREE MEASURES SUBMITTED BY PETITION AND REQUEST CONSOLIDATION WITH THE COUNTY AND CERTAIN OTHER RESOLUTIONS NECESSARY FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 6, 2001 . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 16, 2001.

City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Attorney Jenkins distributed proposed changes to the coastal ballot measure question and also responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

    Donley Falkenstien - Hermosa Beach, spoke with regard to the wording of the coastal ballot question.

Action : To: (1) approve as presented the order of the ballot measures; (2) approve the wording of the ballot measure questions, as revised this evening, subject to the final review by the City Attorney to ensure accuracy; (3) allow for rebuttal arguments; (4) authorize the preparation of primary arguments by Councilmember Dunbabin against the repeal of the utility user tax, by Councilmember Reviczky against the coastal initiative, and by Mayor Bowler against Council term limits; and 5) direct the City Clerk to obtain the services of election consultants Martin and Chapman to assist with the preparation and mailing to voter households, not individual voters, of a supplemental voter pamphlet containing the entire text of all three measures.
Motion Reviczky, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

Action : To adopt the following resolutions as amended this evening:

1. Resolution No. 01-6154 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF THREE CERTAIN MEASURES, SUBMITTED BY PETITIONS, AND RELATING TO BEACH AND COASTAL ZONE RESTRICTIONS, CITY COUNCIL TERM LIMITS, AND REPEAL OF THE CITY'S UTILITY USER TAX, AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001, AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 01-6145 " ;

2. Resolution No. 01-6155 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001, PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE " ;

3. Resolution No. 01-6156 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING MEASURES TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE THE IMPARTIAL ANALYSES " ; and

4. Resolution No. 01-6157 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR THREE MEASURES TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2001 ."

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

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

a. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - EXPIRATION OF TERMS - APPOINT PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSIONERS . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 18, 2001.

Action : To appoint Howard Fishman to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission for a four-year term ending June 30, 2005.
Motion by Reviczky carried. (Edgerton absent)

Action : To appoint Christine Hollander to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission for a four-year term ending June 30, 2005.
Motion by Dunbabin carried. (Edgerton absent)

Action : To appoint Art Yoon to the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission for a four-year term ending June 30, 2005.
Motion by Mayor Bowler carried. (Edgerton absent)

9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

a. Request by Mayor Bowler for consideration of a resolution approving participation in the South Bay Cities Standing Committee on Energy .

Mayor Bowler spoke to his request.

Action : To approve Mayor Bowler's request to adopt Resolution No. 01-6158 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SOUTH BAY CITIES STANDING COMMITTEE ON ENERGY (SBCSCE) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH TO PARTICIPATE AS A MEMBER ."
Motion Bowler, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

b. Request from Councilmember Reviczky to consider waiving building permit fees for Child Design Home Demonstration Project in Hermosa Beach .

Councilmember Reviczky spoke to his request.

City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.

Action : To direct staff to waive building permit fees for Child Design Home Demonstration Project in Hermosa Beach, as requested.
Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Bowler. The motion carried, noting the absence of Edgerton.

At the request of Councilmember Dunbabin, and with the consensus of the Council, staff was directed to agendize for the meeting of August 28, 2001, the issue of installing a stop sign on Valley Drive at 11th Street. (Edgerton absent)

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 June 26, 2001 .

2. 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)

a. Name of Case : Cal Compact Landfill Litigation
Shell Chemical Co. v. County of Los Angeles, et al
Case Number : USDC Case #CV-00-01917 MRP (MANx)
Phillips Petroleum Co. v. County of Los Angeles, et al
Case Number : USDC Case #CV-00-1938 MRP (MANx)

b. Name of Case : Currell v. City of Hermosa Beach
Case Number : YC037936

c. 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, July 24, 2001, at the hour of 10:22 P.M. to a closed session.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:35 P.M. At the hour of 10:55 P.M., the Closed Session adjourned to the Regular Meeting.

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENT S - 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, July 24, 2001, at the hour of 10:56 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 31, 2001, at the hour of 6:00 P.M. for the purpose of conducting a closed session.