MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, September 26, 2000, at the hour of 7:16 P.M.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Diane Miller

 

ROLL CALL :

Present: Bowler, Dunbabin, Edgerton, Mayor Reviczky
Absent: Oakes (arrived at 7:18 P.M.)

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS : Mayor Reviczky said he attended the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club's open house, which was held at the group's clubhouse Saturday, September 16. He said he had a wonderful time and the festivities included lawn bowling demonstrations, games and lunch.

Mayor Oakes arrived at 7:18 P.M.

Mayor Reviczky announced that the next Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up would take place Saturday, September 30, 2000, from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. at the Lawndale Public Works Department, 4722 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. For more information, please call 1-888-CLEAN-LA.

 

PROCLAMATIONS :

RIDESHARE WEEK
OCTOBER 2-6, 2000

Mayor Reviczky read the proclamation proclaiming October 2-6, 2000 as Rideshare Week in Hermosa Beach and urged residents to try an alternative method of transportation at least once during the week.

 

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 : No reportable actions.

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION :

(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:

Diane Miller - president, Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach, announced that the Club's annual pancake breakfast would take place from 8 A.M. to noon Sunday, October 15, 2000, at the Clark Building at a cost of $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12; said this year's event would feature face-painting, a bounce, fire and police vehicles at the site, as well as a table selling Ben & Jerry's ice cream; and

Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, said the video tape he took of the September 5, 2000 City Council meeting would be shown on cable channel 54.

 

At 7:28 P.M. the order of the written communications was changed to take item (b)3 first, followed by (b)1 and (b)2.

 

(b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

1. Letter from Carl Swanberg concerning sidewalks on the north side of the 400 block of 29th Street .

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Carl Swanberg - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter.

Action: To direct staff to schedule the issue of exempting the 400 block of 29th Street from the sidewalk requirement as a Municipal Matter at the meeting of October 10, 2000, and to prepare a staff report and draft resolution for Council consideration at that time.
Motion Edgerton, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

2. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting that City Council appeal the Planning Commission's approval of a liquor license for 1031 Hermosa Avenue .

Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

Jim Lissner - Hermosa Beach, spoke to his letter.

City Attorney Jenkins advised the Council that the liquor license approval was shown in the Planning Commission minutes, agenda item 1(k), and that any appeal of the item should be dealt with at that time.

Action To receive and file the letter.
Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

3. Letter from Christine Hollander, President of the Hermosa Beach Community Center Foundation, requesting that City Council waive $250 in banner fees to promote their annual fundraiser to be held on October 15, 2000 .

Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

Christine Hollander - spoke to her letter; and

James Blackman - said the event would feature a private VIP preview of "Dracula" and the preview party would include food, live music and an auction, with him as the auctioneer; said the tickets were $35 and the proceeds would fund the purchase of a new sound system.

Action : To waive the banner fees, as requested.
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

1. CONSENT CALENDAR :

Action : To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (l), with the exception of the following items which were removed for discussion in item 3, but are shown in order for clarity: (a) Edgerton, (e) Bowler, and (k) Dunbabin.
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 7:50 P.M. the order of the agenda was suspended to go to the public hearings, starting with item 4.

 

(a) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 .

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 : 1) To direct staff to review the tape of the September 12, 2000, meeting pertaining to item 7, Valley Park Improvements, specifically questioning the wording of Council direction #5, which states the subcommittee would make the final decision on the possible removal of two mature trees from the Francis Young Bowl area, and 2) to otherwise approve the remainder of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 12, 2000, as presented.
Motion Edgerton, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 22608 THROUGH 22755, NOTING VOIDED CHECK NO. 22609 .

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 AUGUST 2000 FINANCIAL REPORTS . Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 21, 2000.

Action : To receive and file memorandum as presented.

(e) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT DONATIONS OF $100 FROM SOUTH BAY BMW TO BE USED FOR HALLOWEEN HOWL ACTIVITY MATERIALS; $8,054 FROM TOUR TICKET PROCEEDS TO BE USED FOR DOCK AND BOAT EXPENSES FOR USS ELLIOT VISIT TO THE CITY; $1,600 FROM DONALD AND EVE CURRIN TO BE USED FOR PARK BENCH MEMORIAL TO MARY LOU GILHOLM; AND, $250 FROM THE HERMOSA KIWANIS FOUNDATION TO BE USED FOR ENTERTAINMENT AT THE HALLOWEEN HOWL ACTIVITY. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 19, 2000.

This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Bowler for separate discussion later in the meeting in order to comment on the USS Elliot visit to the City and publicly acknowledge and thank the donors.

Action : To accept donations received by the City to be used as follows:

1. South Bay BMW - $100 - to be used for Halloween Howl activity materials;

2. Tour ticket proceeds - $8,054 - to be used for dock and boat expenses for USS Elliott visit to the City;

3. Donald and Eve Currin - $1,600 - to be used for park bench memorial to Marylou Gilholm.

4. Hermosa Kiwanis Foundation - $250 - to be used for entertainment at the Halloween Howl activity.

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

Councilmember Dunbabin suggested that installation of the bench memorial be delayed until the Valley Park improvements are completed.

(f) RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE PIER PLAZA PAVEMENT REPAIR PERFORMED BY SHAW & SONS CONCRETE CONTRACTORS OF COSTA MESA . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 13, 2000.

Action : To accept the Pier Plaza Pavement Repair performed by Shaw & Sons Concrete Contractors of Costa Mesa, California, as recommended by staff.

(g) RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECT NO. 003-99, GOLDEN AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, TO EC CONSTRUCTION OF SO. EL MONTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,955; 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 NOT TO EXCEED $1,400 . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 18, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. Award the construction contract for Project No. 003-99 Golden Avenue Street Improvement Project to EC Construction of South El Monte in the amount of $13,955;

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

3. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary not to exceed $1,400.

(h) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS, EASTER SEALS SOCIETY AND SOUTH BAY CENTER FOR COUNSELING FOR SPACE IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated September 18, 2000.

Action : To approve one-year lease agreements, as recommended by staff, for space at the Community Center from October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001 between the City and the following groups:

1. Association for Retarded Citizens for Rooms 1, 2 and 15 (2,660 square feet) at a monthly rent of $2,872.80 through June 30, 2001 ($1.08 per square foot) and $3,005.80 for remainder of lease ($1.13 per square foot);

2. Easter Seals Society for Room 14 (920 square feet) at a monthly rent of $993.60 through June 30,2001 ($1.08 per square foot) and $1,039.60 for remainder of lease ($1.13 per square foot); and

3. South Bay Center for Counseling for Room 9 (420 square feet) at a monthly rent of $453.60 through June 30, 2001 ($1.08 per square foot) and $474.60 for remainder of lease ($1.13 per square foot).

(i) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SOUTH BAY YOUTH PROJECT FOR ROOM 6A IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated September 18, 2000.

Action: To approve a one-year lease agreement, from October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001, between the City and South Bay Youth Project for the use of Room 6A (166 square feet) in the Community Center at a monthly rent of $179.28 through June 30, 2001 ($1.08 per square foot) and $187.58 for the remainder of the lease ($1.13 per square foot), as recommended by staff.

(j) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT AND FEE WAIVER BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COMMUNITY CENTER FOUNDATION FOR ROOM 6C IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated September 18, 2000.

Action : To approve a one-year lease agreement and fee waiver between the City and the Community Center Foundation for the use of Room 6C (192 square feet) in the Community Center from October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001, as recommended by staff.

(k) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ACTION MINUTES FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2000 .

Action : To appeal item 8, Conditional Use Permit for on-sale beer and wine at 1031 Hermosa Avenue.
Motion Dunbabin, second Oakes. (No vote required.)

Action : To receive and file the remainder of the action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of September 19, 2000.
Motion Dunbabin, second Bowler. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

(l) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE COASTAL COMMISSION FOR COMPLETING THE CITY'S LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 20, 2000.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6092, entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM FUNDING ASSISTANCE ."

 

2. CONSENT ORDINANCES

a. ORDINANCE NO. 00-1205 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF LOT COVERAGE ." For adoption. Memorandum from Deputy City Clerk Naoma Valdes dated September 14, 2000.

It was noted that the memorandum incorrectly stated that Councilmember Dunbabin voted in favor of introducing the ordinance at the last meeting.

Action : To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 00-1205 , as recommended.
Motion Bowler, second Edgerton.

AYES: Bowler, Edgerton, Oakes, Mayor Reviczky
NOES: Dunbabin

 

3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

 

Items 1(a), (e) and (k) 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.

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

4. THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND THE INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY’S CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO OFFER THE RETIREMENT FORMULAS KNOWN AS 3% AT 55 FOR FIRE SAFETY EMPLOYEES, 3% AT 50 FOR POLICE SAFETY EMPLOYEES, AND 2% AT 55 FOR MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYEES. THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID AMENDMENT IS TO BE JANUARY 1, 2001 . Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated August 31, 2000.

Personnel Director/Risk Manager Earl presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

The public hearing opened at 7:51 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council, the public hearing closed at 7:51 P.M.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to:

1. Approve a Resolution of Intention approving an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach"; and

2. Waive full reading and introduce an Ordinance No. 00-1206, entitled " AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRCT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM ."

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

 

5. TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE AND MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 20, 2000.

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

The public hearing opened at 8:05 P.M. As no one came forward to address the Council, the public hearing closed at 8:05 P.M.

Action : To direct staff to proceed with the subject text amendments, with the following changes:

1. The definition of roof deck to read "The walkable and useable open space located above the roof framing of a building, the only access to which is from the floors below."; and

2. delete the proposal to reduce the minimum dimensions of open space to 3 feet by 3 feet.

Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the dissenting vote by Oakes.

 

The meeting recessed at 8:24 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 8:43 P.M., and the order of the agenda was suspended to move to item 7.

 

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

6. APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY DESIGNS FOR CIP 00-630, PIER RENOVATIONS, PHASE III . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 19, 2000.

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

Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

Jim Pickel - landscape architect, Perkiss · Rose-RSI, reviewed the site plan and presented material samples, noting that they could use either porcelain tiles or interlocking pavers, or a combination of both; said they were able to get more space by spreading the plaza over the garage; showed the proposed lighting and railings; and

Ron Yeo - building architect, Perkiss · Rose-RSI, reviewed the proposed restrooms and lifeguard facilities; discussed the towers; showed elevations; showed display depicting mood lighting at the towers;

Council discussion ensued, and consensus was reached on the following issues: 

1. leave the showers located where currently shown, adjacent to the Strand since showering is the last thing people do when leaving the beach; 

2. eliminate public pay phones; 

3. tiles chosen because of ease of maintenance; 

4. eliminate urinals and put water closets in all bathrooms; 

5. simplify the arch so "Hermosa Beach" can be read more clearly; and 

6. look at adding a stairway so people are not tempted to jump over railings.

Action : 

1. To approve the building locations, configurations and elevations, and preliminary plaza design for Project No. CIP 00-630 Pier Renovation, Phase III, and authorize the landscape architect, to prepare construction documents and cost estimates, as recommended by staff, taking note of Council's comments this evening; and 

2. To direct the subcommittee to review the issues raised by the Council this evening.
   Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Action : To direct the City Manager to prepare a coastal application for the project at the appropriate time.
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

The meeting recessed at 10:13 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 10:21 P.M., with Municipal Matter items 8, 9, 10, and 11.

 

7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO CLOSE A PORTION OF CORONA STREET AT PROSPECT AVENUE/14TH STREET . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 19, 2000. Supplemental letter received September 26, 2000, from Ronald and Patsy Morgan and Marilyn Quinlan.

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

Public participation opened at 8:45 P.M. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

Bob Atkins - Hermosa Beach, asked about the stop sign that had been proposed at 14th Street and Corona (Mayor Reviczky told him it had been the consensus of the Council to not consider a stop sign at that location);

Martin Moreno - Hermosa Beach, said the traffic has been reduced significantly; supported having the project move forward; and

Khurt Maier - Hermosa Beach, supported the closure; said the traffic has been drastically reduced; suggested shaving the corner at 14th Street to ease right turns.

Public participation closed at 8:54 P.M.

Action : To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 00-6093 , entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CLOSURE OF CORONA STREET AT PROSPECT AVENUE TO MITIGATE CUT-THROUGH TRAFFIC ."
Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Councilmember Bowler requested that staff and the new Public Works Commission look at what should be done with the triangle

At 9:02 P.M., the order of the agenda returned to item 6.

 

8. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND RCN TELECOM SERVICES OF CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TELECOMMUNICATION LINES . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary  Rooney dated September 13, 2000.

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

Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

David Hanken - RCN Telecom Services, said although they were applying for telephone lines at this time, their system provides four services--cable access, internet, local phone service and long distance--and they would eventually provide all services to the community; said as yet they had no cable franchises in Southern California; and

Sig Weher - RCN, said they would underground when all utilities are required to do so; said if a district was already in the process, they would underground at no additional cost to the residents; said if their lines were above ground and residents requested undergrounding under Rule 20B, then they would be paid for moving their lines underground.

Mayor Reviczky requested that RCN provide the Council with a map that clearly shows where they will and will not underground. He directed staff to provide RCN with specific areas in the city where cable is currently the only underground utility as well as a map showing newly paved streets.

Action : To continue the item to a future meeting, to direct staff to meet with RCN to discuss and work on the various issues, and to direct the City Attorney to investigate and report back on the issues, including the implications of more companies coming forward to install overhead lines in the city.
Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

9. PROPOSED GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION .Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated September 21, 2000. Supplemental information from Public Works Director Williams submitted September 26, 2000.

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

Action : To direct staff to work on the guidelines.
Motion Mayor Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

City Manager Burrell suggested that the City Council schedule a joint meeting with the new Public Works Commission after it has met a couple of times, noting that their first meeting is Wednesday, October 4, 2000.

 

10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

1. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING THE RETAIL BUILDING AT 1303 HERMOSA AVENUE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 21, 2000. Two supplemental memorandums--from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 25, 2000, and from City Manager Steve Burrell dated September 26, 2000.

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

Coming forward to address the Council on this issue was:

Larry Peha - architect, spoke to the requested changes to the building exterior; and

Name not given - Starbucks representative, responded to questions concerning the requested spandrel black glass in fixed windows rather than standard tempered, tinted glass.

Action: To approve the following changes to the building and site plans for the subject retail building:

1. 1) New exterior ATM with double doors changed from 12-foot fixed windows and related changes to site landscaping;

2. 2) New 12-foot sliding doors changed from standard 6-foot double door; and

3. 3) New 3-foot single door changed from fixed windows;

4. 4) New 4-foot sidewalk instead of 6-foot sidewalk to accommodate planters;

and to not approve the requested spandrel glass, with direction that the applicant work on the window treatment and consider a display window with regular glass and return to the Council for final design approval.
Motion Bowler, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

b. SET SPECIAL MEETING DATE: JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION - OCTOBER 26, 2000. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 20, 2000.

Action : Mayor Reviczky directed, with the consensus of the City Council, the scheduling of a joint meeting with the Planning Commission for November 2, 2000, as recommended by staff.

 

11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

a. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION APPOINTMENT . Memorandum from Deputy City Clerk Naoma Valdes dated September 19, 2000.

Action : To accept the letter from James Paterson declining appointment to the Public Works Commission and appoint Victor Winnek to a two-year term on the Public Works Commission, expiring October 31, 2002.
Motion Bowler, second Dunbabin. The motion carried.

At 11:30 P.M., the order of the agenda returned to item 3, followed by item 2.

 

12. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None

 

ADJOURNMENT - The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, September 26, 2000, at the hour of 11:45 P.M. to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 28, 2000, at the hour of 7:10 P.M., to discuss 4th of July activities and related noise issues.

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