MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, September 12, 2000, at the hour of 7:16 P.M.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Michael Colavita, Hale Atwell and Hammond Atwell of Scout Troop #860 and Cub Pack #860 presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

ROLL CALL :

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

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS : Mayor Reviczky said that he hoped everyone had enjoyed the Port Call by USS Elliot and that it was unfortunate that everyone could not tour the ship. Mr. Reviczky continued that USS Elliot's crew had enjoyed their stay here and hopefully there would be another Port Call before 70 years had passed.

Councilmember Bowler agreed with Mayor Reviczky's comments and commended the residents and staff members who had worked hard to make the event so special for all. Councilmembers Oakes, Edgerton and Dunbabin concurred.

Councilmember Dunbabin announced that the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club would hold an "Open House" on Saturday, September 16, 2000, from 11:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. at 861 Valley Drive, just north of the Clark Building. Everyone was invited to come and learn how to "lawn bowl" as there would be demonstrations, lessons, games, prizes and lunch.

 

PROCLAMATIONS :

COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAY
SEPTEMBER 16, 2000

Mayor Reviczky read the Proclamation and urged all citizens to assist in cleaning-up the beach on the "COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAY, of SEPTEMBER 16, 2000."

CONSTITUTION WEEK
SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2000

Mayor Reviczky read the Proclamation commemorating the 213th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution and asked all citizens to reflect on the privilege of living in the United States of America by observing "CONSTITUTION WEEK during SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2000."

LOS ANGELES ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
8TH ANNUAL "MEMORY WALK" OCTOBER 7, 2000

Mayor Reviczky read the Proclamation and urged all citizens to participate in the "LOS ANGELES ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - 8TH ANNUAL 'MEMORY WALK' on OCTOBER 7, 2000."

Mayor Reviczky said that this was also the 150th anniversary of the State of California joining the Union.

 

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 2000 : Meeting Cancelled.

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION :

(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

John Hales - 642 Eighth Place, said that he wished to address three issues:

1. concern that Learned Lumber had done nothing to improve their added area of Pacific Coast Highway with landscape or screening;
2. concern with the shabby look of the City Yard, said that it was an eyesore and looked more like the City Dump, explained that South Park was attractive and the new owners of the Body Glove site were making it very attractive, now it was the City’s responsibility to clean-up the City Yard; and,
3. recited some dates that he had researched from the early 1930s when US Navy Day celebrations were held in neighboring cities; and,

Tom Nyman - Manhattan Avenue, thanked the Council for listening to his issue and for trying to relieve the problem.

 

(b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

1. Letter from Parker Herriott regarding lighting on the Plaza and in Noble Park .

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Parker Herriott - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter and expressed concern that more lighting was not installed in Noble Park.

Councilmember Bowler explained that more lighting could prove a problem to the residential neighbors. 

ACTION : To receive and file.
Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Councilmember Dunbabin.

 

Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

Tom Nyman - Manhattan Avenue, spoke to his letter and suggested that one-hour parking be continued later than 10:00 P.M.

Parker Herriott - Hermosa Beach, agreed with the continuation of one-hour parking past 10:00 P.M.

City Manager Stephen Burrell responded to Council questions.

Action: To refer this item to the Special Meeting to be scheduled for September 28, 2000 (See item 9a) and to include examples of signs, napkins or other items that might remind patrons to be quiet in residential areas late at night.
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

3. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting that Adelphia Cable be permitted to play the video tape he made of the Public Works Commission interviews . Supplemental information from Jim Lissner received September 8, 2000. Supplemental letter from Al Valdes received September 12, 2000.

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Parker Herriott - Hermosa Beach, spoke in agreement with Mr. Lissner’s letter, asked the opinion of the City Attorney.

City Attorney Michael Jenkins said that the City had no legal requirement to televise Commission applicant interview meetings.

Action: To receive and file.
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

1. CONSENT CALENDAR :

Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (r), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (h) Bowler and (j) Mayor Reviczky for a member of the audience.
Motion Bowler, 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.

At 7:56 P.M. the order of the agenda was suspended to go to the public hearings starting with item four.

 

(a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES :

1. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 1, 2000 ;

2. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 8, 2000

3. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 28, 2000 ; AND, 

4. MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 .

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve the minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting of August 1, 2000, the minutes of the Regular meeting of August 8, 2000, the minutes of the Special meeting of August 28, 2000, and the minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting of September 5, 2000, as presented.

 

(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 22181 THROUGH 22607, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NOS. 22182, 22184, 22291, 22410, 22477, 22539, 22549, 22599 AND 22605, AND TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NOS. 20537, 20889, 21891, 21888, 22217, 22312, 22314 and 22324 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER .

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to ratify the check register as presented.

 

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

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file the tentative future agenda items as presented.

 

(d) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE MEMORANDUM REGARDING THE JULY 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 6, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file memorandum regarding July 2000, financial reports.

 

(e) RECOMMENDATION TO DENY THE FOLLOWING CLAIM AND REFER IT TO THE CITY'S LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR.   Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated August 10, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to deny the following claims and refer them to the City's Liability Claims Administrator:

• 1) Claimant: Mishler, Gary

• Date of Loss: 02-02-00

• Date Filed: 08-08-00

• Allegation: Trip and fall

 

• 2) Claimant: Uribe, Gabriel

• Date of Loss: 08-19-00

• Date Filed: 08-29-00

• Allegation: Car damaged by Police Department

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(f) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) DEFIBRILLATORS FROM ZOLL MEDICAL CORP. OF BURLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,915.04 . Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated August 9, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to authorize the purchase of three (3) defibrillators from Zoll Medical Crop. of Burlington, Massachusetts, for the amount of $15,915.04.

(g) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) MOTOROLA MCS-2000 RADIOS FROM THE MOTOROLA CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,287.84 FOR USE IN THE PATROL CARS . Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated August 3, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to authorize the purchase of four (4) Motorola MCS-2000 radios from the Motorola Corporation in the amount of $8,287.84 for use in the patrol cars.

(h) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE PIER RENOVATION, PHASE II PROGRESS REPORT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 29, 2000.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for further discussion later in the meeting. Mr. Bowler said that he was glad to see this type of report and would like a monthly update in the future.

Public Works Director Williams responded to Council questions saying that the north Strand bike path would go out to bid in early October and that construction should start by 2001. City Manager Burrell also responded to Council questions.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to receive and file the Pier Renovation, Phase II Progress Reports
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Final Action : To direct staff to establish a monthly item on the agenda that briefly lists the status of all current CIP projects.
Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(i) RECOMMENDATION FOR REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM 1999-2000 . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 23, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to approve the re-appropriation of funds from 1999-2000 for items budgeted but not yet received or completed.

(j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATES, ORDER THE WORK AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR CIP 99-409, MANHOLE REPAIR/RECONSTRUCTION - 24TH STREET, BEACH DRIVE AND THE STRAND, AND INSTRUCT THE CITY CLERK TO ISSUE NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR SAID PROJECT . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 5, 2000.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Reviczky, at the request of a member of the audience, for further discussion later in the meeting.

City Manager Burrell explained the item, the urgency of a resolution and responded to Council questions saying that regardless of how the sewer was constructed, this item allowed the City to proceed as quickly as possible. Public Works Director Williams also responded to Council questions.

Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

George Spratt - contractor for the owner, said that the sewer line was unrecorded and had been discovered by chance; explained that part of the remodel consisted of a basement for the house that could not be done until the sewer line is reconstructed; said that delay was very costly to the owner; and,

Jerry Heuer - owner, asked if there was anything that could expedite the sewer line rather than the time-consuming formal bid process.

City Attorney Jenkins said that the City had no recourse with the formal bid process; suggested the possibility of the owner building the new sewer at his expense and dedicating it to the City; or, to file a claim against the City for repayment if it is found that it is the City's responsibility. Mr. Jenkins said that at this time it was not certain that the City was responsible for constructing the new sewer.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to approve:

• 1) the plans, specifications, estimates, order the work; and,

• 2) call for bids; and instruct the City Clerk to issue Notice Inviting Bids for said project.

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

(k) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NEW CITY PICKUP TRUCK WITH UTILITY BED FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO WONDRIES FLEET DIVISION OF ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,733.03 AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ISSUE THE APPROPRIATE PURCHASE DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 5, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to

• 1) Award the purchase of a new City pickup truck with utility bed for the Public Works Department to Wondries Fleet Division of Alhambra, California, in the amount of $29,733.03; and

• 2) Authorize staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents as required.

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(l) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW FORD F-150 PICKUP TRUCK FROM PACIFIC FORD OF LONG BEACH IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,160.09 AND APPROPRIATE $1,693.00 . Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated September 6, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to authorize the purchase of one (1) new Ford F-150 pickup truck for $23,160.09 from Pacific Ford of Long Beach, California and appropriate $1,693.

(m) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 2000 .

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to approve the action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of August 1, 2000.

(n) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 2000 .

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to approve the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of August 15, 2000.

(o) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) NEW 4-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES (DODGE DURANGO - $56,810.06) FROM ATLAS DODGE OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA . Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated September 6, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to authorize the purchase of two (2) new 4-wheel drive vehicles (Dodge Durango-$56,810.06) from Atlas Dodge of Costa Mesa, California.

(p) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP #25631 FOR A 2-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 830 15TH STREET . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 30, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6090, entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP #25631 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM LOCATED AT 830 15TH STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ."

(q) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM PROJECT TOUCH, A HERMOSA BEACH BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, TO CONDUCT A CLASSIC CAR SHOW ON CLARK FIELD, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2000, FROM 10:00AM TO 4:00PM WITH REQUIREMENTS/WAIVERS AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated September 6, 2000.

Action To approve the staff recommendation to approve the request from Project Touch, a Hermosa Beach based non-profit organization, to conduct a Classic Car Show on Clark Field, Sunday, October 22, 2000, from 10 AM to 4 PM (open-to-public) with the following requirements/waivers:

• 1) Provide the City with a certificate of Insurance in the amount of $2 million.

• 2) Indemnify the City.

• 3) Provide the City with signed indemnification forms from all event participants.

• 4) Waive the Clark Field rental fee of $25 per hour (@16 hrs =$400).

• 5) Waive the $1.20 per participant/spectator fee (@1750=$2,100).

• 6) Waive the banner permit fee ($215).

• 7) Pay for two Police Officers (at regular hourly rate) on event day if deemed necessary by the Chief of Police. (Note: Beer and wine are requested to be served.)

• 8) Pay for direct staff costs for Community Resources Recreation Supervisor @ $300.

• 9) Pay for any Public Works services required (at regular hourly rate).

• 10) Abide by directions set forth by the Public Works Superintendent to protect the field and sprinkler system.

• 11) Vehicles permitted on the field area only. A 20' fire lane must be maintained at all times. No vehicles permitted in the entry area where parking is prohibited.

• 12) No vehicles or equipment can be placed on the baseball diamond (northwest).

• 13) Provide cardboard trash receptacles and a trash bin to remove all trash debris from the event.

• 14) Obtain any and all necessary Health Department and A-B-C permits.

• 15) Provide an event notice to neighbors immediately adjacent to the park at least two weeks in advance of the event.

• 16) Provide portable toilets in addition to park restrooms.

• 17) Require repair as necessary of field.

• 18) Post "Temporary No Parking" signs in the areas as pre-arranged with the Community Resources Department staff. City traffic control equipment (cones, barricades) are not to be borrowed.

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(r) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE FIRE EQUIPMENT PURCHASES FROM ALL STAR FIRE EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,179.44, L.N. CURTIS & SONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $882.45, AND UNITED FIRE EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $81.72 AND APPROPRIATE $14,573.16 FROM THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND FOR THE ABOVE PURCHASES TOTALING $10,143.61 PLUS $4,429.55 FOR FACTORY ADDITIONS AND CHANGE ORDERS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE NEW PIERCE DASH . Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated September 6, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to approve the following fire equipment purchases:

• 1) All Star Fire Equipment $9,179.44

• 2) L.N. Curtis & Sons $ 882.45

• 3) United Fire Equipment $ 81.72

and appropriate $14,573.16 from the equipment replacement fund for the above listed purchases totaling $10,143.61 plus $4,429.55 for factory additions and change orders necessary to complete the new Pierce Dash.

2. CONSENT ORDINANCES

a. ORDINANCE NO. 00-1204 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FOR PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ." Memorandum from Deputy City Clerk Naoma Valdes dated September 6, 2000.

Action : It was the consensus of the Council to continue consideration of this ordinance to the meeting of October 10, 2000, due to possible State requirement changes.

3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

Items (h) and (j) 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.

The meeting recessed at the hour of 8:40 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at the hour of 9:05 P.M. and returned to agenda item No. 7.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

4. TO CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND TO ADOPT THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089

. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 4, 2000.

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

The public hearing opened at 7:58 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 7:58 P.M.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6091, entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089. "
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

5. A DETERMINATION OF THE DISPOSITION OF STATE C.O.P.S. GRANT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated August 23, 2000.

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

The public hearing opened at 8:03 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 8:03 P.M.

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:

• 1) Appropriate Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program Grant Funds in the amount received, a minimum of $100,000; and,

• 2) appropriate California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP) Grant Funds ($100,000) to the Police Department for front-line equipment.

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

 

TEXT AMENDMENT 00-2 CONTINUED FROM THE AUGUST 8, 2000, MEETING - AMEND THE DEFINITION OF LOT COVERAGE .

Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 7, 2000. Supplemental Ordinance from Community Development Department received September 12, 2000.

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

The public hearing opened at 8:08 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 8:08 P.M.

Action: To introduce and waive full reading of Ordinance NO. 00-1205, " AN ORDANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF LOT COVERAGE ."

Motion Bowler, second Oakes.

• AYES: Bowler, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky

• NOES: Dunbabin

• ABSENT: None

At the hour of 8:10 P.M. the order of the agenda was returned to item No. 2.

 

HEARING

7. VALLEY PARK IMPROVEMENTS - APPROVAL OF SCHEMATIC DESIGNS . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 24, 2000. Supplemental letter from Duffy Clark received September 8, 2000.

Public Works Director Williams presented the staff report and introduced Kim Rhodes and Jeff Scott of David Evans & Associates, producers of the schematic designs.

Jeff Scott, lead designer, spoke to the changes incorporated in the design since the last joint meeting with City Council and Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Committee. Mr. Scott and Ms. Rhodes responded to questions from Council.

Community Resources Director Mary Rooney, City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins each responded to Council questions.

The hearing opened at 9:30 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

Laura Guneau - 527 25th Street, said that there was a gofer problem at Valley Park, they were very prolific, that should be dealt with before new plantings went in; questioned if there would be new grass put down; said that there was an erosion problem along Valley drive; asked that the two mature trees near the Francis Young Bowl be left as they were beautiful shade trees; and, questioned the need for handicap access to the bowl as there was no seating, only a slope. (Community Resources Director Rooney said that the plans called for new irrigation, so new sod would have to be put down and the decision regarding the trees was from the sub-committee that wanted the trees moved, if possible, to augment the sight lines into the bowl.)

Paul Pease - 230 28th Street, said that he was very happy to see that a standard soccer field would be incorporated at Valley Park as there were 450 Hermosa children in the AYSO program and only one full size soccer field in the City, so a second field would be a great help;

Maggie Heim - 1907 Valley Park Avenue, Regional Commissioner of AYSO Region 18 Soccer which is Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, agreed with Mr. Pease in expressing appreciation for an additional full size soccer field in the City; and,

John Dzus - 1045 14th Street, agreed that the soccer field was a welcome addition to the City's playing fields as there were not enough at this time to accommodate the children in the program; and said that he was very happy with the park design.

The hearing closed at 9:45 P.M.

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve:

1. The schematic designs for the Project NO. CIP 95-507 Valley Park Improvements; and,
2. Authorize the landscape architect, David Evans & Associates, to prepare construction documents and cost estimates.

With the following Council directions:

1. Accept the amount of walkways shown in the current design;
2. The walkways will be colored concrete with Councilmember Edgerton making the preliminary color selections;
3. The sub-committee's red line drawings will be incorporated in the design;
4. The existing level of lighting is adequate, and, any new lighting for new use areas is to be minimal security only;
5. The final decision on the possible removal of two mature trees from the Francis Young Bowl area will be from the sub-committee;
6. Councilmember Oakes' design for the Park restrooms will be used; and,
7. The minor changes listed by the sub-committee will be incorporated into the design.

Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote of Councilmember Edgerton.

 

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

8. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - 27th STREET AND MANHATTAN AVENUE, 2634 MANHATTAN AVENUE - APPLICANT . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 7, 2000.

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

Action: To approve the staff recommendation to approve:

• 1) The plan for the use of City owned property adjacent to 27th Street and,

• 2) direct City Manager and City Attorney to finalize agreement and execute.

Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

a. SCHEDULE SPECIAL MEETINGS: 4th OF JULY ACTIVITIES - 9/28/00 & JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION - 10/26/00 . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 6, 2000.

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

A potential conflict was noted by at least one Councilmember for the October 26, 2000, date.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

• 1) Set a special meeting for review of 4th of July activities for September 28, 2000, including the letter from Gina and Tom Nyman, item B(2); and,

• 2) Reschedule the special meeting with the Planning Commission.

Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

b. LIBRARY SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 7, 2000.

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

Action : To approve the staff recommendation that the City Council engage a consultant to evaluate the financial feasibility of operating the Hermosa Beach library as a City library starting in 2002.
Motion Bowler, second Oakes. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

a. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS . Memorandum from Deputy City Clerk Naoma Valdes dated September 6, 2000.

Deputy City Clerk Valdes presented the staff report and responded to Council questions

City Manager Burrell said that the first meeting of Wednesday, October 4, 2000, would be an orientation meeting.

• Action : To appoint Jean Lombardo to a four-year term as a member of the Public Works Commission.
  Motion Edgerton. There were three votes to appoint.

• Further Action : To appoint Michael Keegan to a four-year term as a member of the Public Works Commission.
  Motion Dunbabin. There were three votes to appoint.

• Further Action : To appoint Charlie Cheatham to a four-year term as a member of the Public Works Commission.
  Motion Bowler. There were three votes to appoint.

• Further Action : To appoint James Paterson to a two-year term as a member of the Public Works Commission.
  Motion Oakes. There were three votes to appoint.

• Further Action : To appoint Brian Koch to a two-year term as a member of the Public Works Commission.
  Motion Mayor Reviczky. There were three votes to appoint.

• Final Action : It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to return with a Public Works Commission charge of duties, for Council approval, at the Regular meeting of September 26 ,2000.

 

11. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - NONE

Requests from Council members for possible future agenda items:

 

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 July 11, 2000.

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)

• Name of Case: City of Hermosa Beach v. Hermosa Beach Land and Water Company, et al.
• Case Number: YC036393

 

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION - The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, September 12, 2000, at the hour of 10:40 P.M. to a closed session

 

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION - The Closed Session convened at the hour of 10:41 P.M. At the hour of 10:48 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, September 12, 2000, at the hour of 10:50 P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 26, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M.

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