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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 8, 2007 - Council Chambers, City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
7:10 p.m.
MAYOR -
Sam Y. Edgerton
MAYOR PRO TEM
Michael Keegan
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Patrick 'Kit' Bobko
J. R. Reviczky
Peter Tucker
CITY CLERK
Elaine Doerfling
CITY TREASURER
John M. Workman
CITY MANAGER
Stephen R. Burrell
CITY ATTORNEY
Michael Jenkins
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- on nearly every agenda item.
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All written communications from the public included in the agenda will be
posted with the agenda on the City's website
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CITY CLERK
PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATIONS TO
SOL BLUMENFELD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
AND
RUSSELL TINGLEY
FIRE CHIEF
PRESENTATION BY
HERMOSA BEACH YOUNG AT ART PROGRAM
"GREENBELT GATES"
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Although the City Council values your comments, the Brown
Act generally prohibits the Council from taking action on any matter not listed on the posted
agenda as a business item.
1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on any items within the Council's
jurisdiction, or to request the removal of an item from the consent calendar, may do so at this
time. Comments on public hearing items are heard only during the public hearing. Comments
from the public are limited to three minutes per speaker. Members of the audience may also
speak:
1) during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar;
2) during Public Hearings; and,
3) during discussion of items appearing under Municipal Matters.
The City Council acknowledges receipt of the written communications listed below. No action
will be taken on matters raised in written communications.
The Council may take action to schedule issues raised in oral and written communications for a
future agenda.
Citizens with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are requested to
submit those comments to the City Manager.
(a) Letter from James Lissner dated April 26, 2007 regarding televising interviews of
Planning Commission applicants.
(b) Letter from Andrew and Leanne Clifton dated April 25, 2007 regarding vacation
rentals.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: The following more routine matters will be acted upon by
one vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council member removes an item from the
Consent Calendar. Items removed will be considered under Agenda Item 4, with public
comment permitted at that time.
(a) Recommendation to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council
held on April 10, 2007.
(b) Recommendation to ratify check register and to approve cancellation of certain
checks as recommended by the City Treasurer.
(c) Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items.
(d) Recommendation to receive and file report of Customer Service
Surveys/Complaints. Memorandum from City Clerk Memorandum from City Clerk
Elaine Doerfling dated April 4, 2007.
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works
Commission meeting of April 18, 2007.
Recommendation to accept donations of $912.00 from the silent auction and contest
proceeds to be used for the Centennial Celebration; $1,600.00 from
Robert Stoneman to be used for a memorial bench for the Stoneman Family; and,
$600,00 from Midstokke and Friends to be used for a memorial tree for
Roger Creighton. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated
April 30, 2007.
Recommendation to adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report for
Hermosa Beach Landscaping & Street Lighting District 2007-2008 ("District")
made pursuant to the requirements of Resolution No. 07-6522; adopt a resolution
declaring the City Council's intention to order certain improvements and to levy
and collect assessments within the District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007
through June 30, 2008; and setting June 12, 2007 to accept public input on the
matter of the proposed assessment. Memorandum from Public Works Director
Richard Morgan dated May 1, 2007.
Recommendation to approve the installation of new traffic markings and signage at
the intersection of 16th Street and Pacific Coast Highway to restrict turning
movements on 16th Street to right and left turns only both eastbound and
westbound; reduce the posted speed limit on 16th Street between Pacific Coast
Highway and Prospect Avenue from 25 mph to 15 mph; and, eliminate five (5)
parking spaces from the south side of 16th Street and west of PCH opposite the
entrances to the Pavilion parking garage. Memorandum from Public Works. Director
Richard Morgan dated April 30, 2007.
(1)
Recommendation to approve agreement with Conexus to prepare the Housing
Element Update and direct the City Manager to execute the agreement for services.
Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated
May 1, 2007.
(j) Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #61900 for a two -unit
condominium project at 708 Monterey Boulevard and 709 Sunset Drive.
Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated
May 2, 2007.
CONSENT ORDINANCES
4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
* Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS- TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.
a. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION, ON
JANUARY 16, 2007, TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO MODIFY THE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, INCLUDING LIMITS ON HOURS OF
OPERATION TO 12:00 MIDNIGHT AND TO PROHIBIT LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCING, AT 705 PIER AVENUE
(SAFFIRE/POINTE 705 CLUB). Continued from meetings of March 27, 2007,
April 10, 2007 and April 24, 2007). Memorandum from Community
Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 19, 2007.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution sustaining decision to modify the
conditions of the CUP for the restaurant and to revoke the approvals for live
entertainment and outside dining as set forth in the resolution.
6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
a. PROPOSED PAST MAYORS COMMUNITY CENTENNIAL DINNER
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2007. Memorandum from City Manager
Stephen Burrell dated May 3, 2007.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff on proposed event.
7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING — CHANGE DATE TO THURSDAY,
MAY 24, 2007. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated
May 2, 2007.
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b. PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF OPPOSITION TO AB640 WHICH
WOULD INCREASE THE FEES ON LOCAL WATER PROVIDERS.
Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 3, 2007.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider adoption of a resolution opposing AB640
which would increase water replenishment assessment for water providers in the
West Basin and lower them in the Central Basin.
PROPOSED LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SB286 WHICH PROVIDES
FOR THE ALLOCATION OF PROPOSITION 1B FUNDS. Memorandum
from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 3, 2007.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider taking a position supporting SB286 and
direct staff to track the bill through the process.
. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD — UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JULY 15, 2008.
Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 1, 2007.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council direct the City Clerk to advertise
the unscheduled Civil Service Board vacancy with a newspaper publication and
normal posting procedures, as has been standard practice in the past, inviting
applications from persons interested in being appointed to fill the unexpired term
ending July 15, 2008.
9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
Requests from Council members for possible future agenda items:
Recommended Action: 1) Vote by Council whether to discuss this item; 2) refer to
staff for a report back on a future agenda; or, 3) resolution of matter by Council action
tonight.
a. Request from Councilmember Reviczky to remove the overnight parking
prohibition (currently the parking lot is posted No Parking from 2:00am to
6:00am) in South Park and set the enforcement hours from 10:00am to 10:OOpm
which will allow overnight parking.
ADJOURNMENT
6/3/07
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at the hour of 7:15
p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Bobko, Keegan, Reviczky, Tucker, Mayor Edgerton
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -- Joanne Edgerton
ANNOUNCEMENTS — Mayor Edgerton said the meeting would be adjourned in
memory of Tom Martin, whose public service in the South Bay community included
26 years as Field Representative to former State Senator Bob Beverly and nine
years as Field Deputy to Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe. He expressed
condolences to the entire Martin family.
Councilmember Reviczky announced that yesterday was "National POW
Recognition Day."
Councilmember Bobko said the Upper Pier Avenue Committee had a very
productive meeting last week, and broke up into subcommittees that will report back
at the May 2 meeting.
Mayor Edgerton announced a fundraising pier -to -pier walk on Saturday, April 28, to
benefit the Richstone Center. He reported on the Cool Cities program, stated he
would be attending the Board of Directors meeting of the King Harbor Yacht Club on
April 20 to learn more about bio diesel for boats.
City Manager Burrell said the City was working with the ICLEI computer software to
establish a base usage and then monitor usage as changes are implemented in
households and throughout the community.
Mayor Pro Tempore Keegan said he was serving on a South Bay Cities Council of
Government joint sub -committee to try to change the building code to make
installation of solar panels more economically feasible; said anyone interested in
working on the Cool Cities project could contact Mayor Edgerton, City Manager
Burrell, or Nicky Tenpas.
PRESENTATIONS
WINNERS OF THE
ART SHOW OF HERMOSA BEACH
SPONSORED BY THE
WOMAN'S CLUB OF HERMOSA BEACH
Woman's Club members Sienna Tucker and Dorothy Yost said the winning artwork
would be on display April 10-18, 2007 at the Community Center. Mayor Edgerton 2
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shook hands with .the winning students as they were called forward and presented
each with a City pin and commendation.
PROCLAMATION FOR
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
APRIL 15-21, 2007
Mayor. Edgerton proclaimed the week of April 15-21, 2007 as "National Library
Week" in Hermosa Beach and presented the proclamation to Hermosa Beach
Library Manager Elmita Brown, who thanked the Mayor for the proclamation and
also announced a special program to encourage children to read being held after
school on Wednesday, April 25 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:
Betty Ryan — Hermosa Beach, announced the dates of the upcoming Friends
of the Library book sales at the Book Warehouse on Bard Street: the
members -only book sale from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11,
and the general public book sale from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 14; and said volunteers were being sought to stuff
additional Envelopes of Life on Saturday, April 28 from 9-11 a.m. in
the City Council Chambers foyer;
Joanne Edgerton — Beach . Cities Health District, presented the Council with
pedometers and challenged them to walk 10,000 steps per day for
seven days during the week of April 23 -- 29 as a fundraiser to fight
childhood obesity;
Maria Warner — Beach Cities Health District, said there were 733 walkers last
year and hoped to increase participation this year; said children today
will not live as long as their parents due to obesity;
Julian Katz — president of the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling group,
announced an Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 22,
noting they would be giving lawn bowling lessons and the Beach Cities
Health District would be there distributing pedometers for anyone
wishing to participate in their 10,000 steps a day challenge; and
Olivier Denizot — owner of Lappert's Ice Cream on Pier Plaza, requested the
city work with him to decrease his cost for an encroachment permit for
his outdoor tables (City Manager Burrell said staff had prepared a
letter for him making several suggestions, noting he would forward
copies of the letter to the Councilmembers).
a. Letter from Dan Inskeep requesting City consideration of incentives for
energy efficient modernization efforts.
Coming forward to address the Council on his letter was:
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(a)
Dan inskeep — Hermosa Beach, thanked the City Council for participating in
the Cool Cities Program and requested they continue to take actions to
provide incentives to individuals installing ecologically friendly
improvements such as solar panels in an effort to further the City's
position as a trend-setter in environmental efforts.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Action: To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (o)
with the exception of the following items, which were removed for discussion
in item 4, but are shown in order for clarity: 0) Tucker, and (n) Reviczky.
Motion Reviczky, second Tucker. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF MARCH 13, 2007.
Action: To approve, as presented, the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
March 13, 2007.
(b) RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 47329
THROUGH 47484, INCLUSIVE, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION
OF CHECK NOS. 47335 and 47401, 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 Tentative Future Agenda Items as presented.
(d) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR, AND AUTHORIZE
THE PURCHASE OF, TEN (10) SONY DIGITAL RECORDERS WITH
AUGMENTED MEMORY FOR THE TRAFFIC AND PATROL OFFICERS AT
A TOTAL COST OF $3,953. Memorandum from Police Chief Greg Savelli
dated March 28, 2007.
Action: To appropriate funds for, and authorize the purchase of, ten (10)
Sony digital recorders : with augmented memory for the traffic and patrol
officers at a total cost of $3,953, as recommended by staff.
(e) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT OF CUSTOMER
SERVICE SURVEYS/COMPLAINTS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine
Doerfling dated April 4, 2007.
Action: To receive and file report of Customer Service Surveys/Complaints.
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(f)
(g)
RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE WORK BY FLEMING
ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 03-418 • SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS - UPGRADE OF SEWAGE LIFT STATIONS; AUTHORIZE
THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION; AND, AUTHORIZE
STAFF TO RELEASE PAYMENT TO FLEMING ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
(10% RETAINED; 35 DAYS FOLLOWING FILING OF NOTICE OF
COMPLETION). Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan
dated April 3, 2007.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:
(1) Accept the work by Fleming Environmental, Inc. for Project . No. CIP
03-418 Sewer Improvements - Upgrade of Sewage Lift stations;
(2) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and
(3) Authorize Staff to release payment to Fleming Environmental, Inc.
(10% retained; 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion).
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 April .3, 2007.
Claimant: Pompano, Mark
Date of Loss: 03-13-07
Date Filed: 03-29-07
Allegation: Violation of Civil Rights
Action: To deny the above claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims
Administrator, as recommended by staff.
(h) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
FOR JAS FOR ON-GOING STAFF SERVICES. Memorandum from
Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 4, 2007.
Action: To approve the amendment to the contract for JAS for on-going staff
services, as recommended by staff.
(1)
RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF
THE UPPER PIER AVENUE COMMITTEE MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2007.
Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the Upper Pier Avenue
Committee meeting of March 7, 2007.
(j) RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF
THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2007.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember Tucker
for separate discussion later in the meeting.
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Action: To receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works
Commission meeting of March 21, 2007.
Motion Tucker, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
(k) RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE A CHANGE ORDER TO TRUELINE
SURFACING, CURRENT CONTRACTOR FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER
TENNIS COURTS RESURFACING PROJECT, FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF TWO BASKETBALL COURTS AND BACKBOARDS AT EDITH
RODAWAY PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,813.00; AND, AUTHORIZE
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE CHANGES AS
NECESSARY WITHIN THE PROJECT BUDGET. Memorandum from Public
Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 3, 2007.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:
(1) Approve a Change Order to TrueLine Surfacing, current Contractor
for the Community Center Tennis Courts Resurfacing Project, for -the
installation of two basketball courts and backboards at Edith Rodaway
Park in the amount of $18,813.00; and
(2) Authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes as necessary
within the project budget.
(1)
RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION OVERTURNING THE
DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVE THE
PROPOSED VARIANCES TO ALLOW A 2.7 -FOOT SIDE YARD SETBACK
AND A 4.7 -FOOT GARAGE SETBACK AT THE PROPERTY ADDRESSED
AS 1144 2ND STREET AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 91, TRACT
NO. 733. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol
Blumenfeld dated April 10, 2007.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution' No. 07-
6524, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO OVERTURN THE DECISION OF
THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVE THE PROPOSED
VARIANCES TO ALLOW A 2.7 -FOOT SIDE YARD SETBACK AND A 4.7 -
FOOT GARAGE SETBACK AT THE PROPERTY ADDRESSED AS 1144
SECOND STREET AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 91, TRACT NO.
733."
(m) RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) FORD
RANGER 4X4 PICKUP TRUCK AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF
ONE (1) ANIMAL TRANSPORT UNIT TO BE INSTALLED ON
AFOREMENTIONED FORD RANGER 4X4 PICKUP TRUCK. Memorandum
from Police Chief Greg Savelli dated March 26, 2007.
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Action: To approve the staff recommendation to:
(1) Authorize the ' purchase of one (1) Ford Ranger 4x4 pickup truck;
and
(2) Authorize the purchase of one (1) Animal Transport Unit to be
installed on aforementioned Ford Ranger 4x4 pickup truck.
(n) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE FEE
FOR EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMITS, LIMITING THE NUMBER TO BE
ISSUED TO EACH BUSINESS AND PROHIBITING THE USE OF
CONTRACTOR'S PERMITS AT SILVER METERS. Memorandum from City
Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 5, 2007.
This item was removed from the consent calendar by Councilmember
Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meeting.
City Manager Burrell responded to Council questions.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 07-
6526, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING THE FEE FOR
EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMITS AND LIMITING THE NUMBER TO BE
ISSUED TO EACH BUSINESS AND PROHIBITING THE USE OF
CONTRACTOR'S PERMITS AT SILVER METERS."
Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the
dissenting vote by Tucker.
(o) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
MASTER FEE RESOLUTION TO ADD A FEE FOR PASSPORT PHOTOS.
Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 3, 2007.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 07-
6525, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 90-5422
(MASTER FEE RESOLUTION) TO ADD A FEE RELATING TO PASSPORT
PHOTOGRAPHS."
3. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None
At 7:40 p.m., the order of the agenda was suspended to move to public hearing item
5a.
4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
Items 2(j) and (n) were heard at this time but are shown in order for clarity.
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Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown
under the appropriate item.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MODIFICATION OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ON -SALE ALCOHOL IN
CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT, AND REVOCATION OF THE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND OUTSIDE
DINING FOR CLUB 705, 705 PIER AVENUE, HERMOSA BEACH.
Continued from meeting of March 27, 2007. Memorandum from Community
Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 3, 2007. Supplemental
letters from Eric McCall, J. Roethigin, Julia K. Cibes, Cliff Danziger, and
Robert Miller were submitted at the meeting.
Community Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to
Council questions. Police Chief Savelli and City Attorney Jenkins also
responded to Council questions.
The public hearing opened at 8:05 p.m. Coming forward to address the Council on
this item were:
Teresa Gordon — requested the Planning Commission's action be
reconsidered; said she has been salsa dancing for eight years and
activities offered at Club 705 such as salsa dancing provide a positive
activity for Hermosa Beach;
Ron Miller - Hermosa Beach, said the club was an event venue, not a
restaurant, said the noise, parking, garage, and promoter issues need
to be addressed; asked the Council to consider the neighbors;
Robert Miller -- Rancho Palos Verdes, said he purchased the business known
as Point 705 in November 2004 and renovated it thinking Hermosa
Beach was a business friendly environment; learned the former owner
filed suit against the Police Department which was settled in February
2006; felt he was the victim of retaliation, discrimination and
harassment and was denied civil rights and due process by the Police
Department even though there had been very few complaints; said he
sought restitution for financial loss and health problems because of
stress; urged the Council to restore the CUP to its original conditions;
Jess Merresum — Manhattan Beach, said it appeared this business was being
singled out for scrutiny even though the owner was willing to comply
with the conditions of the CUP;
Linda Miller — Hermosa Beach, said this business was approved as a
restaurant and it had turned into a night club; said there had been
complaints and a knifing in the parking lot although maybe not when
the current owner was operating the business; said it was easy to
declare discrimination when one did not have any explanation for
problems;
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Richard Premac — Hermosa Beach, said he moved here from Florida six
months ago and Club 705's karaoke had helped him get to know
people; said 'he had not seen any of the problems mentioned and
preferred this establishment to ones on Pier Plaza which had the
atmosphere of drunken people of just barely legal drinking age; said
Club 705 deserved equitable treatment and it seemed other
businesses were not scrutinized as carefully;
Ginger Lewis - Hermosa Beach, said she was a country music artist and
would be pleased to perform in a beautiful and classy place as Club
705; said she was proud to bring industry people from Los Angeles to
this club; said she enjoys Pier Plaza but there is a need in Hermosa.
Beach for good entertainment offered at Club 705 and they needed to
have the later closing time;
Ann Sullivan Hermosa Beach, said she understood the Planning
Commission decision permitted no dancing, live entertainment, DJ's or
promoters and she had read in the Beach Reporter the business was
originally approved as a restaurant; said it should close at 10 or 11:00
p.m. as most restaurants do;
Charlotte Hochtschmidt -- said she was responsible for one of the special
events held at 705, her 30th birthday party which was also a fundraiser
for Rover Rescue; said when she first visited 705 she did find it to her
liking but things had changed to make it appealing to a more
sophisticated crowd; said she preferred it to the "whirlwind"
atmosphere on Pier Plaza; urged the Council to allow longer hours for
this nice restaurant where someone could listen to jazz or dance;
John Schwartz — South Bay resident, said there should have been a City
Attorney present when the Planning Commission made its decision to
restrict certain activities for this business because the City could face a
potential lawsuit by the owner; said he had worked at many similar
establishments for many years and saw no problems at Club 705 and
felt there were problems at Sharkeez;
Ron Newman — Sharkeez, said the businesses on Pier Plaza are run as local
businesses whereas this establishment was run by outside organizers;
said this business should mention its good points instead of criticizing
other businesses;
Nadia Wright — said she worked for Starlight Karaoke and set up this activity
at many establishments, where Karaoke was most popular after
midnight; said complaints of squealing tires in the parking structure did
not necessarily come from patrons of Club 705 because many others
used that structure; said she had not seen any problems at the club;
asked the Council to please grant their requests;
Turiq Shalong — Hermosa Beach, said at the request of the owner he had
collected 1200 signatures of support with an additional 400 signatures
collected by a young woman whose parents had become engaged at
Club 705; said people of all ages loved the club;
Ron Tansky — said he had been one of the jazz piano players at Club 705 as
well as a music teacher at American Martyrs School; said this is an
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upscale club with sophisticated music which allows patrons to hold
conversations;
Eric Warner - said he had known . Robert Miller for over 25 years and could
vouch for his character; said he had been to the club many times and
had never seen a disturbance;
Tony. D'Fazio — owner of Starlight Karaoke, said he had been associated
with the club for almost two years; said it was a nice establishment
offering a variety of entertainment and said the owners take their
responsibility seriously, had stepped up security and were escorting
customers to the parking lot; said they would comply with City
requirements;
Dan Elf — Hermosa Beach, said he had been to 705 a couple of times would
like to see it stay open but it should be looked at as a bar instead of a
restaurant;
John Bowler — Hermosa Beach, said the group of new owners had taken a
troubled institution and worked diligently to address the problems; said
the one call this past New Year's Eve was a fight at the skate rink and
one of the 705 managers called the Police to report it; said they are
addressing security in the garage and walking customers out so they
do not disturb the residential neighbors; said he enjoys the piano bar in
the nice restaurant where you could enjoy conversation;
Jennifer Gossman Hermosa Beach, said she lived nearby in Marineland
Mobile Home Park and had no complaints about noise, loved 705 as a
great place for the over 25 crowd to dance;
Ann Acondo Hermosa Beach, said she was a Marineland resident also and
had no noise complaints; thought the club was beautiful; was
concerned if the club was forced to close at midnight, the Police
Department would no longer patrol that area after midnight;
Patty Egerer — Hermosa Beach, said this club has had a flagrant disregard for
the terms of the CUP and it had been turned into a bar; said the City
Council needed to safeguard the interests of the residents; said the
noise could be heard in the 800 block of 15th Place; said this was
becoming a favorite party zone organized by promoters; said she had
hoped the Council was going to establish an entertainment permit but
discussions had ended eight months ago;
Xavier Flamenco — Club 705, apologized to Mr. Newman and said they did
not intend to compare themselves to any other establishment; read a
letter of support from Shane McColgan which stated it was very
expensive to operate a sophisticated entertainment venue where
people could enjoy upscale entertainment and dining and a business
could survive at that location if it was limited to dining only; said the
business was located away from Pier Plaza and needed the
entertainment and later hours to attract customers; said as the City
was contemplating a plan for Upper Pier Avenue, it would not be good
to have a vacancy in this location;
Dan Miller - said he was general manager of 705 and he had been pleased
to hear stories of how the club had been a part of so many patrons'
lives; said 705 was operating responsibly;
City Council Minutes 4-10-07 Page 12147
Eric Samore — said he was one of the Club 705 partners and serious
changes had been made to create an environment for people 25 to 55
to dine, have a glass of wine, and enjoy classic entertainment; said an
acoustical study had been performed as the City requested and any
issue raised by the City or the Police Department was addressed; said
they deserved a chance to prove they were responsible business
owners in the community; and,
Joseph Hoffman — attorney for the business owner, said the 1600 signatures
indicating support would be submitted to. the City; said the business
owners had spent much time and money to transform a troubled
business into an elegant establishment; said many people who
criticized the establishment had never actually been there; said there
had been no noise complaints and the one Police call in January
involved an incident at the skate park and the manager of the club was
being a good Samaritan to call the Police; said the owners deserve a
chance to continue their responsible operation.
The public hearing closed at 9:05 p.m.
Proposed Action: To sustain the action by the Planning Commission.
Motion Tucker. The motion died for lack of a second.
Proposed Action: To sustain the Planning Commission decision, with a
midnight closing, but to allow dance music and live entertainment, with a six-
month review. The motion was then amended to have an 11:30 p.m. closing
Sunday through Thursday and a 12:30 a.m. closing Friday and Saturday.
Motion Keegan, second Mayor Edgerton.
Substitute Motion/Proposed Action: To allow Club 705 to continue
operating under the old conditional use permit (which identifies the primary
use of the business as a restaurant, with ancillary dancing and live
entertainment), with a City Council review in six months (at the October 23
meeting), or sooner (with. a 10 -day hearing notice) if any major infraction
occurs anytime during the six-month period.
Motion Reviczky, second Bobko.
Substitute Motion/Final Action: To continue the item for two weeks to allow
staffs (1) review of an acoustical study expected to be completed before the
next meeting, and (2) modification of the conditions to include: a midnight
closing of the restaurant Sunday through Thursday, usage of the patio until
11:00 p.m. every night, a grounds maintenance program, locking the gates
each night after closing, and to address the parking and promoter issue, with
the understanding the business will operate in the interim under the current
conditional use permit as it has for the past two weeks.
Motion Bobko, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the dissenting
votes of Keegan and Tucker.
City Council Minutes 4-10-07 Page 12148
City Attorney Jenkins noted the public hearing was closed but the item was
being continued to the next Council meeting on April 24, 2007
The meeting recessed at 10:08 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 10:22 p.m.
6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION FUND RAISING STATUS REPORT.
Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 5, 2007.
City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council
questions
Action: To receive and file . Centennial Celebration Fundraising Status
Report, as recommended.
Motion Reviczky, second Keegan. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION — TASTE OF HERMOSA EVENT
PROPOSAL. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn
dated April 3, 2007.
Community Resources Director Lynn presented the staff report and
responded to Council questions
Action: To appropriate $20,000 of. Centennial Celebration sponsorship funds
toward the culminating Centennial event.
Motion Keegan, second Reviczky. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
c. CENTENNIAL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES SUMMER 2007
PROPOSAL. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn
dated April 3, 2007.
Community Resources Director Lynn presented the staff report and
responded to Council questions
Proposed Action: To approve the concert dates and select entertainment
option C.
Motion Keegan, second Bobko. The motion was subsequently withdrawn.
Proposed Action: To replace one of the groups with local talent.
Motion Keegan. The motion died for lack of a second.
Action: To approve the concert dates and select entertainment option A.
Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Edgerton. ' The motion carried, noting the
dissenting votes by Bobko and Keegan.
City Council Minutes 4-10-07 Page 12149
7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None
8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. SCHEDULE APPLICANT INTERVIEWS FOR NEWLY FORMED
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COMMISSION. Memorandum
from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 3, 2007.
City Clerk Doerfling presented thestaff report and responded to Council
questions, noting that one of the applicants would be out of the country and
unavailable for interviews April 19 -- May 20.
Action: To schedule applicant interviews for 6 p.m. prior to the regular
meeting of May 22, 2007, when appointments would be made, with direction
to re -advertise for additional applicants in the interim.
Motion Tucker, second Bobko. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
b. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - UPCOMING EXPIRATION
OF TERMS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 4,
2007.
City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council
questions
Action: To direct the City Clerk to immediately advertise and request
applications from interested parties for two Parks, Recreation and Community
Resources Advisory Commission terms that will expire June 30, 2007, two
Planning Commission terms that will expire June 30, 2007, and two Civil
Service Board terms that will expire July 15, 2007.
Motion Mayor Edgerton, second Tucker. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Request from Mayor Edgerton to consider a change in the Municipal
Code to allow permits for Private Residential events to be hosted at
their homes twice a year.
Action: It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to research the
issue and report back with a draft ordinance to the Council at a future
meeting for Council consideration.
b. Request from Councilmember Bobko to have the Planning Commission
amend the Municipal Code to include definitions for bar, restaurant, and
nightclub.
City Council Minutes 4-10-07 Page 12150
•
Action: To refer the matter to the planning Commission to examine the
issue.
Motion Bobko, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
c. Request from Councilmember Tucker to enforce the fire code drafting a
substantial fee per person for the exceeded maximum number of
occupancy.
City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins responded to Council
questions. City Attorney Jenkins stated the fees were dictated by State law
but he would investigate further and report back.
ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN
CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:
I. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on
January 30, 2007.
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.
a. Anticipated Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
Number of potential cases: 1
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION — The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the
City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at the hour of 11:00
p.m. to a closed session.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION -- The Closed Session convened at the hour of
11:12 p.m. At the hour of 11:30 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 in memory of Tom Martin on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at the hour
of 11:31 p.m. to the Regular Meeting of April 24, 2007, at 7:10 p.m.
4d)a
City Clerk
City Council Minutes 4-10-07 Page 12151
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Check Register
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
V \ Page: 1
Bank code : boa
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
Description/Account
Amount
47633 4/19/2007 13225 1736 FAMILY CRISIS CENTER
47634 4/19/2007 06290 AIR SOURCE INDUSTRIES
47635 4/19/2007 00152 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
47636 4/19/2007 02487 ARCH WIRELESS
47637 4/19/2007 14336 ASHE, GARY
47638 4/19/2007 14339 AUPPERLE, DAVID
136113-114
461676
586-4440809
586-4440810
586-4440811
586-4440813
586-4450633
586-4450634
586-4450635
586-4450637
Q7896291.D
20989
21016
Damage Deposit Refund
001-2111
Oxygen Refill/ Mar 07
001-2201-4309
Shop Towels Cleaned/ Mar 07
715-42064309
Mats & Shop Towels Cleaned/ Mar 07
001-3104-4309
Mats & Shop Towels Cleaned/ Mar 07
001-2201-4309
Mats Cleaned/ Mar 07
001-4204-4309
Shop Towels Cleaned/ Mar 07
715-4206-4309
Mats & Shop Towels Cleaned/ Mar 07
001-3104-4309
Mats & Shop Towels Cleaned/ Mar 07
001-2201-4309
Mats Cleaned/ Mar 07
001-4204-4309
Pager Service/ Apr 07
001-4601-4304
Parking Permit Refund/ 08-7022, 23, 24
001-3843
Parking Permit Refund/08-9663-64, 4051
001-3843
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
175.00
175.00
285.0
285.70
41.00
68.00
43.00
68.48
41.00
69.00
43.46
68.48
441.96
9.33
9.33
111.00
111.00
111.00
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Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
47638 4/19/2007 14339 AUPPERLE, DAVID (Continued) Total : 111.00
47639 4/19/2007 02461 BEACH CITIES CYCLE 300837 Beach Patrol Bicycle Service
001-2101-4309 44.95
300838 Beach Patrol Bicycle Service
001-2101-4309 58.55
Total : 103.50
47640 4/19/2007 11518 ' BOTHE, DENISE 030407 Plan Comm Mtg Transcription/ Jul 06
001-4101-4201 510.00
12807 Plan Comm Mtq Transcription/ May 06
001-4101-4201 270.00
30407 Plan Comm Mtg Transcription/ Jun 06
001-4101-4201 480.00
Total : 1,260.00
47641 4/19/2007 08482 BOUND TREE MEDICAL,LLC 50456426 Medical Supplies - Mar 07
001-2201-4309 295.03
Total : 295.03
47642 4/19/2007 14324 BOYLE, CHRISTINA PAULETTE 20983 Citation Refund/ # 1707018299
001-3302 35.00
Total : 35.00
47643 4/19/2007 00016 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE 4407 Water Usage - Mar 07
001-6101-4303 6,705.1
001-4204-4303 671.
109-3304-4303 175.69
105-2601-4303 1,686.23
Total : 9,238.88
47644 4/19/2007 13788 CASTILLO, ART 20985 Citation Refund/ ## 1505014679
001-3302 55.00
Total : 55.00
47645 4/19/2007 09632 CDWG DXT9084 Toner Purchase/ Mar 07
715-1206-4305 879.29
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Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice
Description/Account Amount
47645. 4/19/2007 09632 CDWG
(Continued) Total : 879.29
47646 4/19/2007 00634 CHEVRON AND TEXACO CARD SEF 7898192088704 Gas Card Purchases/ Mar 07
715-2101-4310 457.08
Total : 457.08
47647 4/19/2007 13361 CINGULAR WIRELESS 4407 CeII Phone Useage/ Mar 07 S
001-4202-4304 241.04
Total : 241.04
47648 4/19/2007 05935 CLEAN STREET 49347 DOWNTOWN & UPPER PIER CLEANING/ MAR
109-3301-4201 8,991.28
001-6101-4201 2,997.05
49348 CITYWIDE STREET SWEEPING/ MAR 07
001-3104-4201 16,541.00
Total : 28,529.33
47649 4/19/2007 10782 CLIFFS AT SHELL BEACH, THE 20995 Lodging/ R Higgins - Crisis Comm Class
001-2101-4312 524.50
Total : 524.50
47650 4/19/2007 07809 CORPORATE EXPRESS 77830496 Office Supplies/ Mar 07
001-1208-4305 273.44
Total : 273.6
47651 4/19/2007 00879 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AR330086 SEWER PUMP STATION MAINT/ FEB 07
160-3102-4251 1,843.24
AR330111 ARTESIA BLVD MEDIAN MAINT/ FEB 07
302-3104-4251 101.59
Total : 1,944.83
47652 4/19/2007 00850 CURTIS, L.N. 1124994-00 "Jaws" Tool Replacement Hose
001-2201-5401 506.62
Total : 506.62
47653 4/19/2007 08855 D & D SERVICES, INC. 10138 Dead Animal Disposal/ Mar 07
001-3302-4201 295.00
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Bank code : boa
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
Description/Account Amount
47653 4/19/2007 08855 D & D SERVICES, INC. (Continued) Total : • 295.00
47654 4/19/2007 00642 DAILY BREEZE, THE 5619233 Employment Ad/ Rec Leader
001-1203-4201 416.65
Total : 416.65
47655 4/19/2007 14322 DE SILVA, SUPUL 13.6124-125 Damage Deposit Refund
001-2111 500.Wik
Total: 500.RII
47656 4/19/2007 14328 DECKNER, COLIN M 20918 Citation Refund/ # 1606024327
001-3302 30.00
Total : 30.00
47657 4/19/2007 12991 DELL MARKETING L.P. U15268086 WINDOWS SOFTWARE/BACKUP FOR PD EMA
153-2106-5401 523.88
Total : 523.88
47658 4/19/2007 00364 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 618064 Employee Fingerprinting/ Mar 07
001-1203-4251 192.00
Total : 192.00
47659 4/19/2007 14333 DIMMITT, MARIETTE 20982 Citation Refund/ # 1607026277
001-3302 30.00
Total : 30.00
47660 4/19/2007 13766 DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY CORP 301 Traffic Paint/ Mar 07
001-3104-4309 747.
Total : 747.47
47661 4/19/2007 12735 DOOLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 40616 Ammunition
001-2101-4201 1,263.69
Total : 1,263.69
47.662 4/19/2007 13721 DRASCO, JACQUELINE S 20887 Travel Expense Reimburse/City Clerk Conf
001-1121-4317 116.62
Total : 116.62
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Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor.
Invoice
Description/Account Amount
47663 4/19/2007 13726 EARTHQUAKE MANAGEMENT 14308 Neighborhood Watch Supplies
001-2101-4201 95.90
Total : 95.90
47664 4/19/2007 00181 EASY READER 33007 Legal Ads/ Mar 07
001-1121-4323
Total :
1.,530.
1,530.'
47665 4/19/2007 07853 EMPIRE PIPE CLEANING & EQUIP 7500 CLEAN AND VIDEO SEWER SYSTEM/ MAR 07
160-3102-4201 2,650.00
Total : 2,650.00
47666 4/19/2007 13797 EVERLAST PAINTING CO 1 PAINTING/ CHIEF'S OFFICE POLICE DEPT
001-2101-5601 900.00
2 REPAIR ACCOUSTICAL CEILING/ POLICE
001-2101-5601 450.00
Total : 1,350.00
47667 4/19/2007 14334 FREDERICKS, JEFFREY 20987 Parking Permit Refund/08-3470 & 08-8562
001-3843 74.00
Total : 74.00
47668 4/19/2007 05314 FRY'S ELECTRONICS 11135638 TV w Built-in DVDNCR for Detectives
001-2101-4307 438.
Total : 438.
47669 4/19/2007 01320 GALLS/LONG BEACH UNIFORM CO 854834 PEPPER SPRAY AND HOLDERS
001-2101-4201 553.93
Total : 553.93
47670 4/19/2007 14234 HERMOSA VALLEY PTO 20926 Neighborhood Watch Supplies
001-2101-4201 19.10
Total : 19.10
47671 4/19/2007 08673 HIGGINS, ROBERT
20997 Per Diem/ Crisis Comm Class
001-2101-4312 116.00
Total : 116.00
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Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
47672 4/19/2007 02458 INGLEWOOD WHOLESALE ELECTF 212590-00 Electrical Supplies - Mar 07
105-2601-4309 259.80
212591-00 Electrical Supplies - Mar 07
105-2601-4309 259.80
Total : 519.60
47673 4/19/2007 14332 JACOBSON, ARLENE 20977 Parking Permit Refund/ 08-8586
001-3843 37.
Total: 37.
47674 4/19/2007 12162 JOL DESIGN 21015 Centennial Merch Sold/Feb and Mar 07
109-2175 1,865.50
Total : 1,865.50
47675 4/19/2007 14281 KATELLA GLASS AND MIRROR 09035 REPLACE BROKEN GLASS SHOWER DOOR
180-8610-4201 550.00
Total : 550.00
47676 4/19/2007 14323 KLEIN, KERRY 21043 Paint Motorcycle Helmet/ L Phillips
001-2101-4350 150.00
Total : 150.00
47677 4/19/2007 14338 KUHR, THOMAS C 20910 Citation Refund/ # 1106013454
001-3302 65.00
Total : 65.00
47678 4/19/2007 12862 KUSADA, BRUCE K. 20984 Citation Refund/ # 1107019330
001-3302 50.0
Total : 50.00
47679 4/19/2007 00151 L.A. CO SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 93368MV Arrestee Processing Fee - Feb 07
001-2101-4251 291.68
Total: 291.68
47680 4/19/2007 00843 L.A. COUNTY METROPOLITAN 4070461 Bus Pass & Stamp Sales! Apr 07
145-3403-4251 218.00
Total : 218.00
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Bank code : boa
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
Description/Account
Amount
47681 4/19/2007 11452 LEHNER/MARTIN,INC
47682 4/19/2007 00289 MARTIN & CHAPMAN CO.
47683 4/19/2007 13658 MBF CONSULTING, INC.
991014
27060
300-265
47684 4/19/2007 00728 MC MASTER -CARR SUPPLY CO. 62608670
47685 4/19/2007 04601 MCKINNEY, J.M.
H013730
47686 4/19/2007 07151 MELVYN GREEN & ASSOCIATES, IN 12623
47687 4/19/2007 14320 MICHAEL LEE ARCHITECTS, INC 1366
1367
1368
1369
47688 4/19/2007 14325 MICHAELS, KAREN
Helium Tank Refill/ Mar 07
001-4601-4308
ELECTION SUPPLIES
001-1121-4201
Total :
Total :
DESIGN & ENGRG SER/ 6-26 TO 7-16-06
160-8413-4201
Total :
TOOLS AND PARTS TO REPAIR PLAY EQUIP
001-6101-4309
Total :
PARTS/ SPARTAN DRAIN CLEANER MACHINE
160-3102-4309
Interim Sr Bldg Inspector/Jan - Mar 07
001-4201-4201
ARCHITECT SER -
125-8641-4201
ARCHITECT SER -
125-8641-4201
ARCHITECT SER -
125-8641-4201
ARCHITECT SER -
125-8641-4201
Total :
Total :
CLARK BLDG/ OCT 06
CLARK BLDG/ NOV 06
CLARK BLDG/ JAN 07
CLARK BLDG/ MAR 07
20961 Citation Refund/ # 1405013042
001-3302
Total :
19.20
19.20
550..550.
6,555.00
6,555.00
293.04
293.04
677.65
677.65
640.00
640.00
100.*
600.00
387.50
1,320.00
2,407.50
30.00
Total : 30.00
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Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice
Description/Account Amount
47689 4/19/2007 14331 MISINO, DONNIE J 20909 Citation Refund/ # 1307022072
001-3302 25.00
Total : 25.00
47690 4/19/2007 14326 MORTON, DAVID R 20960 Citation Refund/ # 1806013262-
001-3302 30.00
Total : 3.0.00
47691 4/19/2007 08573 MSA - LA & OA CHAPTER 20732 Regist/Cordova & Martinez -Concrete Class •
001-4202-4317 200.00
Total : 200.00
47692 4/19/2007 10455 MUNI FINANCIAL 40950 Dist Admin/ 3rd Qtr 06/07
139-1219-4201 340.48
135-1219-4201 355.78
137-1219-4201 413.04
138-1219-4201 492.37
136-1219-4201 301.58
41115 Delinquency Mgmt Ser/ 3rd Qtr 06/07
137-1219-4201 31.17
138-1219-4201 72.73
136-1219-4201 10.39
139-1219-4201 20.78
135-1219-4201 20.78
Total : 2,059.10
47693 4/19/2007 08170 MUNICIPAL MAINT. EQUIPMENT 0041651 -IN Auto Parts Purchased/ Mar 07
715-3302-4311 207.49
Total : 207.49
47694 4/19/2007 14327 NOVA JANITORIAL 20950 Citation Refund/ # 1607025996
001-3302 30.00
Total : 30.00
47695 4/19/2007 13114 OFFICE DEPOT 380595340-001 BULLETIN BOARDS
001-4601-4308 190.46
380861893-001 Easel Pads
001-4202-4305 48.69
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Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice
Description/Account Amount
47695 4/19/2007 13114 OFFICE DEPOT (Continued) Total : 239.15
47696 4/19/2007 00608 PEP BOYS 08140130469 Auto Parts Purchased/ Mar 07
715-4601-4311
47697 4/19/2007 10781 PHOENIX FOODSERVICES 20996 Meals/ R Higgins - Crisis Comm Class
001-2101-4312
47698 4/19/2007 14329 RODRIGUEZ, BRANDON 20892 Restitution Refund/ # 6SY01303
001-3301
47699 4/19/2007 14330 RUSH HILL 20949 Parking Permit Refund/ # 08-9815
001-3843
47700 4/19/2007 03726 RUSHER AIR CONDITIONING 118506 AC REPAIR/ SERVER ROOM
001-4204-4201
155305 Quarterly AC Ser/ 3rd Qtr
001-4204-4201
2615306 Retention Payment
001-8645-4201
301-8645-4201
715-8645-4201
47701 4/19/2007 03353 S.B.C.U. VISA 041107 Finance Charge
001-2101-4201
043709100407829172 Lodging/Savelli- Pub Sector Law Conf
001-2101-4317
262709462475432728: Airfare/M Earl - CPS Workforce Workshop
001-1203-4317
651708920605820405: VOICE RECORDER MEMORY STICKS
001-2101-4307
98.13
Total 98.13
33.00
Total : 33.00
400.00
Total 400.00
37.00
Total : 37.00
1,180.00
390.00
Total :
Total
3,562.
9,878.
4,711.5
19,722.90
8.06
460.40
168.80
565.87
1,203.13
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Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account Amount
47702 4/19/2007 14124 SALDANA, MARC 20968 Instructor Pymt/ # 11858
001-4601-4221 224.00
Total : 224.00
47703 4/19/2007 14103 SCOLINOS, MARIANN 21020 2006 Assessment Tax Rebate
105-3105 24.61
Total : 24.61
47704 4/19/2007 13948 SHACKLETON, DAVID 20986 Citation Refund/ # 1705011114 •
001-3302 50.00
Total : 50.00
47705 4/19/2007 09656 SHRED IT CALIFORNIA 333490921 Shredding Services/ Mar 07
001-2101-4201 105.00
Total : 105.00
47706 4/19/2007 09268 SIGNS 4 SUCCESS 17995 Summer Celebration Banners
001-4601-4308 85.00
Total : 85.00
47707 4/19/2007 02186 SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LABS 0444075 -IN "POLICE LINE" TAPE
001-2101-4305 126.29
Total : 126.29
47708 4/19/2007 14337 SMITH, JR, GENE N 21006 Citation Refund/# 1307021806
001-3302 10.0
Total : 10.
47709 4/19/2007 14321 SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL 136118-119 Damage Deposit Refund
001-2111 500.00
Total : 500.00
47710 4/19/2007 11803 SOUTH BAY COASTLINERS 136127-128-129-130 Damage Deposit Refund
001-2111 500.00
Total : 500.00
47711 4/19/2007 10532 SOUTH BAY FORD FOCB126849 Auto Maint/'03 Explorer
715-2201-4311 280.96
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Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
Description/Account
Amount
47711 4/19/2007 10532 SOUTH BAY FORD (Continued)
47712 4/19/2007 08812 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC CO 200607280
200607281
200607286
47713 4/19/2007 00159 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON C 2-00-989-7315
2-01-414-2152
2-20-128-5475
2-20-984-6369
2-21-964-8003
2-23-687-8021
2-23-725-4420
47714 4/19/2007 10098 SPRINT/NEXTEL COMMUNICATION 397572146-008
551834312-064
959814312-064
47715 4/19/2007 11812 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN
Total :
MDC's for Fire Apparatus/ R 11
150-2204-5405
001-2201-5405
FIRE APPARATUS HEADSETS/ El1,12/R11/Al2
715-2201-5403
LIGHTBARS/ ENGINE 11 AND ENGINE 12
715-2201-4311
Electrical Billing - Mar 07
105-2601-4303
Electrical Billing - Feb 07.
001-6101-4303
Electrical Billing - Mar 06
001-4204-4303
Electrical Billing - Mar 07
105-2601-4303
Electrical Billing Mar 07
105-2601-4303
Electrical Billing - Mar 07
001-3104-4303
Electrical Billing - Feb 07
001-4204-4303
Celt Phone Usage - Mar 07
001-4201-4304
Gell Phone Useage - Mar 07
001-4601-4304
Cell Phone Useage - Mar 07
001-4202-4304
7994891002 3X5 ENCLOSED CORK BOARD
001-4601-4308
Total :
Total :
Total :
280.96
428.69
22.56
13,824.0
4,663.41
18,939.58
11, 577.55
1,038.12
25.27
196.06
19.22
70.
11
3,795.6
16,722.24
130.28
356.14
573.89
1,060.31
617.01
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Check Register
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Page: 12
Bank code : boa
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
Description/Account
Amount
47715 4/19/2007 11812 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN
47716 4/19/2007 09689 STATE OF CALIFORNIA
47717 4/19/2007 11818 TARANGO, CHERYL 21018
47718 4/19/2007 14335 TENAN, MATTHEW 20988
47719 4/19/2007 14340 TODARO, TORY 21017
47720 4/19/2007 09078 TRUGREEN LAND CARE REGIONAL 5644680
5649963
5655149
(Continued)
20994
47721 4/19/2007 13119 ULTIMATE OFFICE
5655150
Tuition/ R Higgins - Crisis Comm Class
001-2101-4312
2006 Assessment Tax Rebate
105-3105
Citation Refund/ # 1307022823
001-3302
Citation Refund/ # 1307022080
001-3302
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
Total :
LANDSCAPE/PLANTS-HERMOSA @, 35TH/ MAF
001-6101-4201
LANDSCAPE/SEEDING-VALLEY PARK/ MAR 07
001-6101-4201
LANDSCAPE MAINT/ MAR 07
001-6101-4201
105-2601-4201
LANDSCAPE MAINT/ DWNTWN MEDIANS - MA
105-2601-4201
Total :
P095879801011 PAMPHLET AND MAGAZINE WALL DISPLAYS
001-4601-4308
Total :
47722 4/19/2007 08207 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 320070303
47723 4/19/2007 09139 VANGUARD VAULTS
Underground Service Alert/ Apr 07
160-3102-4201
0015883 Off Site Storage / 3rd Qtr 06/07
Total :
617.01
625.00
625.00
24.
24.111.
5.00
5.00
30.00
30.00
400.00
2,210.00
14,335.64
952.75
3,502.•
21,400.39
711.05
711.05
92.80
92.80
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Bank code : boa
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
Description/Account
Amount
47723 4/19/2007 09139 VANGUARD VAULTS
47724 4/19/2007 00015 VERIZON CALIFORNIA
47725 4/19/2007 13914 WEST COAST DESIGN GROUP
47726 4/19/2007 13359 WITTMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC
47727 4/19/2007 14341 YANG, CHRIS
47728 4/19/2007 01206 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES
(Continued)
001-1121-4201
310 372-6373 040311 Personnel Fax Line/ Apr 07
001-1203-4304
821
2007000266
21021
0094721
2429527 4/19/2007 14008 SO CAL RISK MGMT ASSOC, INC 04192007
2430437 4/19/2007 00243 HERMOSA BEACH PAYROLL ACCO 04152007
Total :
Total :
CLARK FLD-ELECT/LIGHT DESIGN/ FINAL PYM
125-8535-4201
Total :
AMS Transport Billing/ Feb 07
001-1202-4201
Cash Key Deposit Refund/ # 100982
001-2117
001-3851
Street Sign Maint Material/ Mar 07
001-3104-4309
Workers Comp Claims -4/12-13/07
705-1217-4324
Payro11/4-1 to 4-15-07
231.00
231.00
27.
27.ear
3,820.00
3,820.00
2,322.51
Total : 2,322.51
14.50
3.75
Total : 18.25
197.38
Total : 197.,
29,978.59
Total : 29,978.59
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Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice
Description/Account Amount
2430437 4/19/2007 00243 HERMOSA BEACH PAYROLL ACCO (Continued)
98 Vouchers for bank code : boa
98 Vouchers in this report
145-1103 63.56
156-1103 3,022.19
160-1103 12,008.70
301-1103 1,150.72
705-1103 4,740.66
715-1103 5,148.69
001-1103 459,809
105-1103 4,354.
109-1103 1,864.31
117-1103 4,042.74
122-1103 958.93
Total : 497,164.27
Bank total : 691, 518.28
Total vouchers : 691,518.28
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Page:
Bank code : boa
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
DescriptionlAccount
Amount
47729 4/26/2007 09768 A-1 FENCE
47730 4/26/2007 12142 ADAM'S POLISHES
47731 4/26/2007 13966 AKAHOSHI-KING, LISA
47732 4/26/2007 06827 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT
47733 4/26/2007 00321 AT&T
47734 4/26/2007 05179 AT&T
51644 CHAIN LINK FENCE/COMM CTR PATIO AREA
001-4204-4201
62760 Car Wash and Polishes/ Apr 07
001-2201-4309
21034 Instructor Pyfnt/ # 11783 - 784
001-4601-4221
9913
321 254-6071301 5
333 267-6155 686 9
333 267-6160 767 0
333 267-6161 416 3
333 267-6164 193 5
333 267-6165 717 0
051 788 4923 001
Total :
Total :
Total :
CROSSING GUARD SERVICE/3-18 TO 3-31-07
001-2102-4201
Circuit Billing/ Apr 07
001-2101-4304
Circuit Billing/ Apr 07
001-2101-4304
Circuit Billing/ Apr 07
001-2101-4304
Circuit Billing/ Apr 07
001-2101-4304
Circuit Billing/ Apr 07
001-2101-4304
Circuit Billing/ Apr 07
001-2101-4304
Long Dist Phone Charges/ Apr 07
001-2101-4304
Total :
Total :
Total :
867.00
867.00
87.0
87.82
595.00
595.00
3,586.50
3,586.50
57.17
186.78
58.95
580
50.26
50.26
462.37
23.67
23.67
47735 4/26/2007 09836 BAIERSKI, MARGUERITE L. 21038 Instructor PYmt//#11751, 753, 759, 962
001-4601-4221 2,334.50
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Bank code : boa
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
Description/Account Amount
47735 4/26/2007 09836 BAIERSKI, MARGUERITE L. (Continued) Total : 2,334.50
47736 4/26/2007 14347 BEHAN, JOHN GERARD 21050 Citation Refund/# 1306020062
001-3302 35.00
Total : 35.00
47737 4/26/2007 14349 BLOUNT, EARL
21123 AMB Transport Fee Refund
001-3840
94ilk
Total : 94.
47738 4/26/2007 06169 BLUMENFELD, SOL 21078 Expense Reimburse/ Annual Exam
001-1203-4320 186.15
Total : 186.15
47739 4/26/2007 11518 BOTHE, DENISE 4807 Plan Comm Mtg Transcription/ Mar 07
001-4101-4201 384.00
Total : 384.00
47740 4/26/2007 10824 BRADY, KEVIN 21072 Instructor Pymt/HB Tennis Classic Tourn
001-4601-4221 3,892.00
Total : 3,892.00
47741 4/26/2007 03999 BSN SPORTS 92217293 FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE ACCESSORIES
001-4601-4308 140.88
Total : 140.88
47742 4/26/2007 05469 CALLEN, FAYE 21079 2006 Assessment Tax Rebate
105-3105 24.
0
Total : 24.61
47743 4/26/2007 14343 CHEM -DRY IMPERIAL 2507 Carpet Cleaning/ Comm Ctr
301-8626-4201 110.00
Total : 110.00
47744 4/26/2007 00153 CINTAS CORPORATION 426154140 Uniform Rental - Mar 07
001-4202-4314 124.23
426157460 Uniform Rental - Mar 07
001-4202-4314 184.07
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Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice
Description/Account Amount
47744 4/26/2007 00153 CINTAS CORPORATION (Continued)
47200
Invoice Correction/ Mar 07
001-4202-4314 -32.15
Total : 276.15
47745 4/26/2007 05935 CLEAN STREET 49217 LOT A CLEANING/ FEB 07
109-3305-4201 6759
49507 LOT A CLEANING/ MAR 07
109-3305-4201 675.00
Total : 1,350.00
47746 4/26/2007 04928 COLEN & LEE AS AGENT FOR THE 042607 Liability Claims Reimburse/ 4-26-07
705-1209-4324 4,500.00
Total : 4,500.00
47747 4/26/2007 04715 COLEN AND LEE 3190 GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS ADMIN/ MAR 07
705-1209-4201 1,750.00
Total : 1,750,00
47748 4/26/2007 07809 CORPORATE EXPRESS 77998739 Office Supplies/ Apr 07
001-4601-4305 47.64
78027342 Office Supplies/ Apr 07
001-1208-4305 247.35
78085053 Office Supplies/ Apr 07
001-1208-4305 269
78171032 Office Supplies/ Apr 07
001-1208-4305 13.74
Total : 578.40
47749 4/26/2007 03674 CPS HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICE! SOP21079 Supervisor Exam Supplies
001-1203-4201 429.00
Total 429.00
47750 4/26/2007 00850 CURTIS, L.N. 6002629-00 35' SECTION EXTENSION LADDER
001-2201-5402 1,022.96
6002664-00 Turnout Repair/ A Baker
001-2201-4305 369.68
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Bank code : boa
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
Description/Account Amount
47750 4/26/2007 00850. CURTIS, L.N. (Continued) Total : 1,392.64
47751 4/26/2007 04689 DATA TICKET, INC. 20272 DMV Record Retrieval - Mar 07
001-1204-4201 224.77
Total : 224.77
47752 4/26/2007 11449 DEWEY PEST CONTROL 3689110-A RAT BAIT TRAPS - VALLEY PARK/ MAR 07
001-4204-4201 66111
Total : 66.
47753 4/26/2007 10668 EXXON MOBIL FLEET/GECC 13174134 Gas Card Purchases/ Mar 07
715-2101-4310 4,817.48
715-2201-4310 514.94
715-4201-4310 131.66
715-4202-4310 192.71
715-3302-4310 857.74
715-3104-4310 460.00
715-4601-4310 177.91
715-2601-4310 406.89
715-3102-4310 192.24
001-1250 84.35
715-6101-4310 318.23
Total : 8,154.15
47754 4/26/2007 09529 FAILSAFE TESTING 3015 Ground Ladders Testing
001-2201-4201 297:
Total : 297.4k
47755 4/26/2007 10959 FRED'S CARPET PLUS 103428 CARPET/ CHIEF SAVELLI'S OFFICE
001-2101-5601 693.56
Total : 693.56
47756 4/26/2007 07292 GALLUP, VIRGINIA G. 21106 2006 Assessment Tax Rebate
105-3105 24.61
Total : 24.61
47757 4/26/2007 13965 GOLDBERG, AMY 21033 Instructor Pymt/ # 11783 - 784
001-4601-4221 595.00
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Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice
Description/Account Amount
47757 4/26/2007 13965 GOLDBERG, AMY (Continued) Total : 595.00
47758 4/26/2007 12773 HARRIS, CHERI L. 20070326 Transcription Ser/St Pat's After Mtg
001-4601-4201 47.25
20070326-A Transcription Ser/Fiesta Pre -Plan Mtg
001-4601-4201 57.
Total : 105.
47759 4/26/2007 06518 HAVER CONSULTANTS, INC. 2786 Plan Check/ Apr 07
001-4201-4201 1,142.49
Total : 1,142.49
47760 4/26/2007 00065 HERMOSA BEACH CAR WASH, ZIP/ 4307 City Car Washes/ Mar 07
715-2101-4311 231.40
715-3302-4311 32.70
715-4201-4311 5.95
715-4202-4311 11.90
Total : 281.95
47761 4/26/2007 13986 HILL, KEVAN 21036 Instructor Pymt/ #.11940
001-4601-4221 186.90
Total 186.90
47762 4/26/2007 14251 HOLLANDER, CHRISTINE 20911 Expense Reimb/ Camera Equip -Cable TV
001-2121 2,181.
Total : 2,181.0
47763 4/26/2007 09130 HRBOKA, DENNIS 21039 Instructor Pymt/ # 11601
001-4601-4221 1,784.12
Total : 1,784.12
47764 4/26/2007 12108 IAPMO 0058829 -IN Member Dues/ Feb 01 07 to Jan 31 08
001-4201-4315 150.00
Total : 150.00
47765 4/26/2007 06100 IRON MOUNTAIN OFF-SITE DATA 101390242 Off Site Storage/ Apr 07
715-1206-4201 198.33
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Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice DescriptionlAccount Amount
47765 4/26/2007 06100 IRON MOUNTAIN OFF-SITE DATA (Continued) Total : 198.33
47766 4/26/2007 12151 JAHNG, CHRISTOPHER Y. 21032 Instructor Pymt/ Co-ed Bch Flag Football
001-4601-4221 4,375.00
Total : 4,375.00
47767 4/26/2007 13741 JAS PACIFIC, INC B19302 Interim Sr. Bldg Inspector/ Mar 07
001-4201-4201
Total :
10,497
10,497.91/
47768 4/26/2007 10820 JENKINS & HOGIN,LLP 14351 Legal, RE: General/ Mar 07
001-1131-4201 9,326.40
14352 Legal, RE: Land Use/ Mar 07
001-1131-4201 1,827.00
14353 Legal, RE: Stop Oil/ Mar 07
001-1131-4201 94.80
14354 Legal, RE: Union Cattle/ Mar 07
001-1131-4201 123.00
Total : 11,371.20
47769 4/26/2007 12190 LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES INC. M30303 PLAY EQUIP REPAIR PARTS/ VALLEY PARK
001-6101-4309 58.30
Total : 58.30
47770 4/26/2007 14351 LAPES, MELVIN 21122 AMB Transport Fee Refund
001-3840
Total :
100.
100.ow
47771 4/26/2007 10677 LAWRENCE ASSOCIATES 4207 Staff Support Services/ Mar 07
140-4707-4201 501.50
117-5301-4201 935.00
Total : 1,436.50
47772 4/26/2007 02175 LIEBERT, CASSIDY WHITMORE 75841 Legal, RE: HE050 00036 RK/ Mar 07
001-1203-4201 1,464.00
75842 Legal, RE: HE050 00039 RGU/ Mar 07
001-1203-4201 282.00
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Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice
Description/Account Amount
47772 4/26/2007 02175 LIEBERT, CASSIDY WHITMORE (Continued)
75844 Legal, RE: HE050 00044 MP/ Mar 07
001-1203-4201 53.00
75846 Legal, RE: HE050 00046 RGU/ Mar 07
001-1203-4201. 256.5
75848 Legal, RE: HE050 00047 RIU Mar 07
001-1203-4201 85.0
Total : 2,140.52
47773 4/26/2007 11817 LINNELL, RICHARD 21035 Instructor Pymt/# 11785-788, 950, 952
001-4601-4221 1,424.50
Total : 1,424.50
47774 4/26/2007 07169 LUXA, RONALD F. 21089 2006 Assessment Tax Rebate
105-3105 24.61
Total : 24.61
47775 4/26/2007 14171 MASS PRESS 4107194 - Business Cards/ G Savelli
001-2101-4305 386.96
Total : 386.96
47776 4/26/2007 14350 MURPHY, MARTHA 21121 AMB Transport Fee Refund
001-3840 79.73
Total 79.110
47777 4/26/2007 14223 NHIC CORP ID# 006346529A AMB Transport Fee Refund/# 006346529A
001-3840 318.90
Total : 318.90
47778 4/26/2007 10929 O'MALLEY, BRIAN B. 21088 2006 Assessment Tax Rebate
105-3105 24.61
Total : 24.61
47779 4/26/2007 13114 OFFICE DEPOT 382381336-001 Office Supplies/ Apr 07
001-1202-4305 35.33
Total 35.33
47780 4/26/2007 03417 ORIENTAL TRADING CO. 615247461-01 Lunch w Bunny Supplies
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Bank code : boa
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
Description/Account
Amount
47780 4/26/2007 03417 ORIENTAL TRADING CO.
47781 4/26/2007 14346 PALMER, W ESTO N
47782 4/26/2007 13322 PIERCE, MARILYN
47783 4/26/2007 08202 POWERS, DARRYL
{Continued)
21055
21051
1027
47784 4/26/2007 11539 PROSUM TECHNOLOGY SERVICE 20638
47785 4/26/2007 14348 RACATAIAN, CYNTHIA
47786 4/26/2007 08837 REDONDO BEACH, CITY OF
20639
136395
725
001-4601-4308
Citation Refund! # 1106016165
001-3302
2006 Assessment Tax Rebate
105-3105
Per Diem/ Emerging Issues in Fire Conf
001-2201-4317
185.68
Total: 185.68
Total :
Total :
Total :
130.00
130.00
•
24.61
24.61
150.00
150.00
IT SUPPORT! MAR 07
715-1206-4201 12,300.00
NETWORK ASSESSMENT & BUDGET PROJEC
715-1206-4201 1,875.00
Total : 14,175.00
Class Refund
001-2111
FUEL PURCHASES/ JAN 07
715-2201-4310
715-3102-4310
715-4204-4310
715-3302-4310
715-4202-4310
Total :
95.00
95.00
827.,
124.74
56.30
86.74
28.80
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Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account
47786 4/26/2007 08837 REDONDO BEACH, CITY OF (Continued)
726 FUEL PURCHASES/ FEB 07
715-2201-4310 971.11
715-3102-4310 276.06
715-4204-4310 59.43
715-4201-4310 18.
715-3302-4310 72.6
715-4202-4310 11.99
745 FUEL PURCHASES/ NOV 06
715-2201-4310 874.81
715-4204-4310 43.40
715-4201-4310 41.89
715-3302-4310 110.63
715-4202-4310 8.61
746 FUEL PURCHASES/ DEC 06
715-2201-4310 1,102.60
715-3102-4310 338.85
715-4204-4310 39.96
715-4201-4310 20.29
715-3302-4310 85.80
715-4202-4310 12.74
715-4204-4310 -11.46
715-4201-4310
715-3302-4310 -14.
715-4202-4310 2.9
Total : 5,182.73
47787 4/26/2007 13678 ROSELL, KERRY
47788 4/26/2007 03353 S.B.C.U. VISA
Amount
21076 Mileage Reimburse/ Training Class
001-2101-4313
Total :
216708100031021062: ELBOW AND KNEE PADS/ ARSON INVESTIGA1
001-2201-5401
262708962474623424' AirFare/P Tucker - League Cities Conf
001-1101-4317
262708962474623425 Airfare/ M Keegan - League Cities Conf
001-1101-4317
111.05
111.05
168.79
254.80
254.80
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Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice
Description/Account
Amount
47788. 4/26/2007 03353 S.B.C.U. VISA
47789 4/26/2007 13354 SECURITY METRICS
47790 4/26/2007 12924 SHAH, RUSHABH
47791 4/26/2007 04187 SHARP SEATING COMPANY
47792 4/26/2007 09491 SIGNVERTISE
47793 4/26/2007 09737 SOLYMOSI, MARIE
(Continued)
262708962474623426;
407708429901906004:
407708550315738892,
407708850315771714'
•651708620766460003:
705708831088243967.
031507ERP1
4307
85481
12431
117346
47794 4/26/2007 08604 SOUTH BAY FIRE CHIEFS ASSOC. 07-7
Airfare! S Burrell - League Cities Conf
001-1201-4317 254.80
UPAC Mtg Refreshments
001-1101-4305 40.52
GBXD DIGITAL PICTURE CARDS/ ARSON 1NVE
001-2201-5401 146.1
GBXD DIGITAL PICTURE CARDS/ ARSON INVE
001-2201-5401 48.7
Lodging/S Ramirez - Para Med Train Time
001-2201-4317 88.80
Lodging/D Powers -Arson Invest Conf
001-2201-4317 376.41
VISA Site Certification/ Corn Res
715-1206-4201
Website Maint/ Mar 07
715-1206-4201
2008 Rose Parade Deposit
001-1550
HB Neighborhood Watch Supplies
001-2101-4201
Bee Removal! Apr 07
001-3302-4201
Total : 1,633.72
Total : 199.98
199.98
1,875.00
Total 1,875.00
Total :
Total :
Total :
723.4
723.
752.34
752.34
85.00
85.00
Annual Membership Dues! 2007
001-2201-4315 200.00
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Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Description/Account
Amount
47794 4/26/2007 08604 SOUTH BAY FIRE CHIEFS ASSOC. (Continued) Total : 200.00
47795 4/26/2007 00118 SOUTH BAY MUNICIPAL COURT 21077 Citation Surcharge) Mar 07
001-3302 20,852.00
Total : 20,852.00
47796 4/26/2007 08812 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC CO 200607285 RADIOS FOR FIRE DEPT APPARATUS. •
001-2201-5405 28.50
150-2204-5405 541.50
Total : 570.00
47797 4/26/2007 00159 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON C 2-00-989-691.1 Electrical Billing - Mar 07
105-2601-4303 196.49
2-01-836-7458 Electrical Billing - Mar 07
105-2601-4303 28.83
2-02-274-0542 Electrical Billing - Mar 07
001-6101-4303 16.53
2-09-076-5850 Electrical Billing - Mar 07
105-2601-4303 113.45
2-10-947-9824 Electrical Billing - Mar 07
105-2601-4303 119.00
2-19-024-1604 Electrical Billing - Mar 07
001-6101-4303 474.34
2-20-128-4825 Electrical Billing - Mar 07
109-3304-4303 1,784.
2-20-984-6179 Electrical Billing - Mar 07
105-2601-4303 31.44
2-21-400-7684 Electrical Billing Mar 07
105-2601-4303 28.14
2-22-267-0663 Electrical Billing - Mar 07
109-3304-4303 20.38
Total : 2,813.12
47798 4/26/2007 12930 SPANGLER, DANIELLE 4601-04444 Instructor Pymt Class # 10417
001-4601-4221 514.50
Total : 514.50
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Bank code : boa
Voucher
Date Vendor
invoice
Description/Account Amount
47799 4/26/2007 14301 SUCCESS STRATEGIES
0901-0006792
0901-022470
0901-037155
TUITION/ STC TRAINING CLASS # 2
001-2101-4313
TUITION/ STC TRAINING CLASS #3
001-2101-4313
TUITION/ STC TRAINING CLASS #1
001-2101-4313
Total :
47800 4/26/2007 13969 SUNSET PRINTING 07-146391 HB Neighborhood Watch Supplies
001-2101-4201 2,594.75
Total : 2,594.75
390.84
371.34
376.74
1,138.94
47801 4/26/2007 09424 TOBIAS, EDNA 21080 2006 Assessment Tax Rebate
105-3105 24.61
Total : 24.61
47802 4/26/2007 09364 TOYS R US E723589 Spring Day Camp Supplies
001-4601-4308 154.49
Total 154.49
47803 4/26/2007 11209 UC REGENTS 07040211 CONTINUING EDUCATION/ APR 07
001-2201-4201 1,914.42
Total : 1,914.42
47804 4/26/2007 04768 UPTIME COMPUTER SERVICE 20355 Printer Maintenance/ Apr 07
715-1206-4201 908.gik
Total : 908.iir
47805 4/26/2007 01938 V & V MANUFACTURING 26365 Centennial Badges and Cases
001-2101-4314 162.84
26376 Centennial Badges/ Detectives
001-2101-4314 121.78
Total : 284.62
47806 4/26/2007 00015 VERIZON CALIFORNIA
310 197-3683 Phone Charges/ Apr 07
Page: 12
vchlist Check Register Page: 13
04/26/2007 5:41:35PM CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Bank code : boa
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice
Description/Account Amount
47806 4/26/2007 00015 VERIZON CALIFORNIA (Continued)
715-1206-4304 205.94
001-3302-4304 66.16
001-2101-4304 1,293.46
001-4204-4321 86.76
001-2201-4304 243.0
001-4601-4304 149.
001-4202-4304 119.31
001-4201-4304 92.23
109-3304-4304 40.28
001-1204-4304 34.96
310 406-2462 060808 Circuit Billing/ Apr 07
001-2101-4304 31.39
Total : 2,362.84
47807 4/26/2007 09056 VERIZON ONLINE 25259461 Fiber Optic Line/ Apr 07
715-1206-4201 149.95
Total : 149.95
47808 4126/2007 13359 WITTMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC 2007000366 AMB Transport Billing/ Mar 07
001-1202-4201
47809 4/26/2007 09234 ZEP MANUFACTURING COMPANY 53245595 Paper Towel. Dispenser
001-4204-4309
2447261 4/26/2007 14008 SO CAL RISK MGMT ASSOC, INC 04262007 W/Comp Claims -4/16-20107
705-1217-4324
82 Vouchers for bank code : boa
82 Vouchers in this report
Total.:
Total :
Total :
Bank total
Total vouchers :
2,260.10
2,260.10
303.
303.90
15,674.15
15,674.15
149,503.18
149,503.18
Page: 13
vchlist Check Register
04/26/2007 5:41:35PM CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Page: 14
Bank code : boa
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice DescriptionlAccount
Amount
"I hereby certify that the demands or claims covered by the
checks listed on pages / to +c ? inclusive,
of the check registerfor4j/9—XP/D % are accurate
funds are available for payment, and are in conformance to
the budget."
By
'Date
Finance Director
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Page: 14
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
CANCELLATION OF CHECKS
May 1, 2007.
For the Meeting of
May 8, 2007
Please ratify the following request for cancellation of the check listed below:
#3941 5 — 02/10/05 - Rick Escalante — $252.00.
Check lost in mail. A stop payment has been issued.
#42920 — 1/19/06 — Danielle Spangler — $514.50
Check lost in mail. A stop payment has been issued.
#47581 — 4112/07 — D -Prep LLC — $120.00
Cancelled class. The check was not mailed.
#47691 — 4/19/07 - MSA — LA OA Chapter — $200.00
Unable to attend class. The check was not mailed.
Concur: _
St -Wen R.Burr.11,.
City Manager
Joh M. Workman,City Treasurer
Noted for fiscal impact:
Viki Copeland, Finance Director
May 2, 2007
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Hermosa Beach City Council
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Regular Meeting of
May 8, 2007
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
...............
Public Hearing: Review and reconsideration of a Planning Commission
decision to amend the allowed closing time of an existing restaurant with on -
sale beer and wine from 11:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight at 53 Pier Avenue,
Paradise Sushi.
Community Development Director
Administrative Penalty Ordinance
Community Development Director
CII' Status Report
Public Works Director
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of
May 1, 2007.
Community Resources Director
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting of May 15, 2007.
Community Development Director
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Upper Pier
Avenue Committee meeting of May 23, 2007.
Public Works Director
Activity Reports — April 2007
.......... ..........
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REV1P.,W OF THE 2007-2008 BUDGET
Public Hearing: Adopt Budget
Finance Director
Public Hearing: Review and reconsideration of a Parks, Recreation and
Community Resources Advisory Commission decision on April 3, 2007 to
install two beach volleyball courts at Sixth Street and The Strand
Community Resources Director
s:2007 - _ __ _:..: ; , .:_
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of
June 5, 2007.
Community Resources Director
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting of June 19, 2007.
Community Development Director
Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works
Commission meeting of May 16, 2007.
Public Works Director
Public Hearing: Review delinquent refuse bills for the purpose of ordering
said delinquent charges be placed on the property tax bill as a special
assessment.
City Manager
Activity Reports — May 2007
May 1, 2007
Regular Meeting of
May 8, 2007
Mayor and Members
of the City Council
REPORT OF CUSTOMER SERVICE SURVEYS/COMPLAINTS
Recommendation: To receive and file the report.
Complaint/Survey Summary
This summary report includes six surveys that were received in the City Clerk's office from April
10, 2007 through May 1, 2007. No complaints were received during the specified time period. The
departments in this summary have been abbreviated (CD = Community Development).
The following summarizes the 6 surveys received:
Dept(s) Date Rec'd Service Additional comments
CD 04-10-07 Excellent Commended helpful and knowledgeable staff.
CD 04-16-07 Excellent Commended helpful staff.
CD 04-17-07 Excellent Commended staff as expeditious, friendly service.
CD 04-18-07 Excellent Commended staff as excellent.
CD 04-25-07 Excellent/ Suggested less paperwork and rated the City facilities
Adequate as adequate.
CD 04=26-07 Excellent Commented it was a pleasure to do business in CD.
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Elaine Doerfling, City Clerk
Noted:
Steph. `' e Ci , Manager
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2007
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1315 VALLEY DRIVE
7:00 P.M.
ACTION MINUTES
1. Roll Call
2. Flag Salute
3. Approval of Action Minutes: March 21, 2007
Action: Minutes were approved as written.
4. Public Comment: Anyone wishing to address the Commission on items not on the agenda
pertaining to Public Works may do so at this time.
5. Correspondence
None
6. Items for Commission Consideration
a. Proposal To Eliminate Street Parking On 16`h Street Between Pacific Coast Highway And
Ardmore Avenue
Recommendation: Hear public comments, make recommendation to City Council
Action: Support removal of 5 parking spaces from the south side of 16`h Street, opposite
the Pavilion driveways to relieve congestion.
b. Requested vacation of a portion of the public right-of-way on Palm Drive
Recommendation: Consider petition for vacation
Action: Item was received and filed with suggestion to requestor to return when a there
was a greater consensus.
7. Commissioners' Reports
a. Commissioners Brittain and DiVirgilio noted the Earth Day efforts that were planned.
b. Commissioners Brittain and Marinelli updated the commission with regard to the Upper Pier
Avenue Committee.
c. Commissioner Marinelli announced a pancake breakfast for the upcoming weekend.
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8. Public Works Department Reports
a. Monthly Activity Report — December, January, February
b. Project Status Reports - December, January, February
Above items are presented for information purposes only.
c. Mr. Morgan discussed the most recent slurry project being completed.
d. Mr. Flaherty noted that the Kiwanis clock installation is in its final stages of installation.
9. Other Matters
10. Adjournment
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Council
April 30, 2007
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For the City Council Meeting
of May 8, 2007
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council accept donations received by the City to be
used as follows:
Donor Amount Purpose
Silent Auction/Contest Proceeds $912.00 To be used for the Centennial
Celebration.
Robert Stoneman
Midstokke and Friends
Re pectfully submitted:
Valerie Mohler
Accounting Supervisor
$1,600.00
$600.00
To be used for a memorial bench
for the Stoneman Family.
To be used for a memorial tree for
Roger Creighton
Concur:
Viki Copeland
Finance Director
ephen Bu ell
City Manager
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Honorable Mayor and Members of
The Hermosa Beach City Council
7'-cs.="Y
May 1, 2007
Regular Meeting of
May 8, 2007
HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT
2007-2008 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE
ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SETTING JUNE 12, 2007,
FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the Engineer's Report for Hermosa Beach
Landscaping & Street Lighting District 2007-2008 ("District") made pursuant to the
requirements of Resolution No. 07-6522; and
2. Adopt the attached Resolution declaring the City Council's intention to order certain
improvements and to levy and collect assessments within the District for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008; and setting June 12, 2007, to accept
public input on the matter of the proposed assessment.
Discussion:
The Landscaping and Street Lighting District assesses all property owners in the City in order
to provide funding for the maintenance and operation of the citywide street lighting program
and landscaping within the street medians and parkways. The City Council must confirm the
annual assessment each year to be placed on the tax roles to be collected by the County Tax
Assessor.
This year's assessment amount is set at $41.45 per dwelling unit, which has not increased
since 1996. With the passage of Proposition 218 in 1996, this amount cannot be increased
without the approval of the affected property owners through a ballot procedure under the
majority protest rule. This means that the proposed assessment would be defeated if more
than 50% of the ballots received are opposed to the increase.
Adoption of both Resolutions is necessary at this time so that a public hearing can be held to
take testimony on the assessments. The first Resolution approves the report prepared by the
Director of Public Works acting as the Assessment Engineer. Its adoption confirms that the
report has been prepared prior to the public hearing. This report covers matters relating to the
District and is on file in the City Clerk's office.
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The adoption of the second Resolution provides for the setting of a public hearing for June 12,
2007, at 7:30 PM. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council will be provided
with a Resolution it may adopt ordering the assessments.
As noted previously, all decisions will be made after the public hearing and adoption of these
Resolutions will only confirm that the report has been prepared and that the public hearing will
be held on June 23, 2007.
When the District was originally formed in FY 89-90 the assessment amount was set at $16.84
per dwelling unit. In FY 95-96 the assessment amount was increased to $54.82 with the
exception of senior citizens, for whom the $16.84 amount (through a rebate program) was
maintained. Due to a surplus of funds, the assessment amount was reduced to the present
amount of $41.45 in FY 97-98.
This surplus of District funds was able to cover the increasing costs of services up until FY 03-
04. The FY 04-05 budget had a projected deficit of $141,738 which was funded by a transfer
from the General Fund. Only $52,622 of the transfer was actually used, leaving $89,116
available from the transfer for use in the District for FY 05-06. The District Fund balance of
$76,790 at 6/30/06 was used for FY 06-07. Staff projected a budget deficit of $97,512 which
was transferred from the General Fund to the District in 06-07. From this amount, $43,833 will
be the District Fund Balance on 6/30/07 and will be appropriated to the District for FY 07-08.
An additional amount of $98,440 will be transferred from the General Fund to maintain the
District for FY 07-08.
Fiscal Impact:
The General Fund has contributed $98,440 to the District Funds to maintain the District for
FY 07-08.
Attachments:
1. Engineer's Report
2. Resolution approving the District Report
3. Resolution setting a time and place for the public hearing
Respectfully submitted,
Homayo Behboodi
Associate Engineer
Noted for Fiscal Impact:
Viki Cope and
Finance Director
Concur:
Richard organ, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Concur:
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
LANDSCAPING AND
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT
2007-2008
Prepared By:
Richard D. Morgan, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
May 1, 2007
ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2007-2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Certificate 1
Report 2
Part A - Plans and Specifications 4
Part B - Estimate of Cost 6
Part C - Assessment Roll 7
Part D - Method of Apportionment of Assessment 8
Part E - Property Owner List 10
Part F - Assessment District Boundary 11
City of Hermosa Beach
Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2007-2008
Page 1
ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2007-2008
The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the City Council.
DATED: May 1, 2007
BY: Richard D. Morgan, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, together with Assessment Roll and Diagram
thereto attached, was filed with me on the day of , 2007.
City Clerk, City of Hermosa Beach
Los Angeles County, California
By
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, together with Assessment Roll and
Diagram thereto attached, was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach, California, on the day of , 2007.
City Clerk, City of Hermosa Beach
Los Angeles County, California
By
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Assessment Roll and Diagram were filed with the County
Auditor of the County of Los Angeles, on the day of , 2007.
City Clerk, City of Hermosa Beach
Los Angeles County, California
By
City of Hermosa Beach
Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2007-2008 Page 2
FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, SECTION 22500 THROUGH
22679, OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
Pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and in
accordance with the Resolution of initiation adopted by the Council of the City of Hermosa Beach,
State of California, in connection with the proceedings for:
HERMOSA BEACH
LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2007-2008
Hereinafter referred to as the "Assessment District" or "District", Richard D. Morgan, P.E., Director of
Public Works/City Engineer, the. duly appointed ENGINEER OF WORK, submit herewith the "Report"
consisting of six (6) parts as follows:
PART A
Plans and specifications for the improvements showing and describing the general nature, location and
extent of the improvements.
PART B
Estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements for FY 2007-2008, including incidental costs and
expenses in connection therewith.
PART C
An assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements on each benefited lot or parcel of land within
the Assessment District.
PART D
The method of apportionment of assessments, indicating the proposed assessment of the total amount
of the costs and expenses of the improvements upon the several lots and parcels of land within the
Assessment District, in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by suchlots and parcels.
City of Hermosa Beach
Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2007-2008
PART E
Page 3
A list of the names and addresses of the owners of real property within the Assessment District, as
shown on the last equalized roll of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles.
PART F
The Diagram of the .Assessment District Boundaries showing the exterior boundaries of the
Assessment District, the boundaries of any zones within the Assessment District and the lines and
dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the Assessment District.
City of Hermosa Beach
Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2007-2008 Page 4
PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The facilities, which have been constructed within the City of Hermosa Beach, and those which may be
subsequently constructed, will be operated, serviced and maintained as generally described as follows:
DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH
LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2007-2008
The proposed improvements for FY 2007-2008 may be generally described as the continued
maintenance and operation of streets and sidewalks within the District, including the operation,
servicing and maintenance of landscaping, lighting and appurtenant facilities that are located in and
along such streets and sidewalks, including but not limited to, personnel, electrical energy, utilities such
as water, materials, contracting services, and other items necessary for the satisfactory operation of
these services described as follows:
Street Landscaping and Appurtenant Facilities
Landscaping, planting, shrubbery, trees and appurtenant facilities, including irrigation systems,
hardscapes and fixtures in public street and sidewalk rights-of-way, including parkways and medians,
within the boundaries of the Assessment District.
Street Lighting and Appurtenant Facilities
Poles, fixtures, bulbs, conduits, equipment including guys, anchors, posts and pedestals, metering
devices and appurtenant facilities as required to provide street lighting and traffic signals in public
street and sidewalk rights-of-way, including parkways and medians, within the boundaries of the
Assessment District.
Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance,
operation and servicing of the landscaping, lighting facilities and appurtenant facilities, including repair,
removal or replacement of all or part of any of the landscaping, lighting facilities or appurtenant
facilities; providing for the life, growth, health and beauty of the landscaping, including cultivation,
irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing and treating for disease or injury; the removal of trimmings,
rubbish, debris and other solid waste; and the cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other
improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
Servicing means the furnishing of water for the irrigation of the landscaping and the maintenance of
any of the lighting facilities or appurtenant facilities and the furnishing of electric current or energy, gas
or other illuminating agent for the lighting facilities, or for the lighting or operation of the landscaping or
appurtenant facilities.
City of Hermosa Beach
Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2007-2008 Page 5
The plans and specifications for the improvements, showing and describing the general nature,
location, and the extent of the improvements, are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are
incorporated herein by reference.
City of Hermosa Beach
Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2007-2008
PART B
ESTIMATE OF COSTS
Page 6
LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT
Proposed Budget - Fiscal Year 2007-2008
The estimated cost of the operation, servicing and maintenance of the street and sidewalk
improvements for fiscal year 2007-2008, as described in Part A, are summarized herein and described
below.
Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance and Servicing
• Median & Pkwy Landscaping Maintenance and Servicing
• Lighting Maintenance and Servicing
• Tree Trimming
513,217
Administration Costs
10,835
Insurance
34,913
L.A. County Tax Collection Costs
2,600
Equipment Replacement
41,278
Proposed Capital Improvements
0
Expenditures Subtotal
602,843
Appropriation from Fund balance
43,833
Amount Transferred from General Fund
98,440
Miscellaneous Revenues
5,573
Total to Assessment
454,997
Fund Balance 6/30/08
0
Total amount of $97,512 was transferred from the General Fund to the District Fund FY 06-07. The
fund balance of $43,833 on 6/30/07 will be the unused balance of the General Fund transfer to the
District 07-08_ An additional amount of $98,440 will be transferred from the General Fund to maintain
the District for FY 07-08.
The 1972 Act requires that a special fund be set up for the revenues and expenditures of the District.
Funds raised by assessment shall be used only for the purpose as stated herein. A contribution to the
District by the City may be made to reduce assessments, as the City Council deems appropriate. Any
balance or deficit remaining on July 1 must be carried aver to the next fiscal year.
City of Hermosa Beach
Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2007-2008 Page 7
PART C
ASSESSMENT ROLL
The total proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 and the amount of the total proposed
assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel within the District, as shown on the latest assessment roll
at the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office, are contained in the Assessment Roll on file in the office
of the City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach, which is incorporated herein by reference.
The description of each lot or parcel is part of the Los Angeles County assessment roll and this roll is,
by reference, made part of this Report.
City of Hermosa Beach
Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2007-2008 Page 8
PART D
METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENT
GENERAL
Part 2, of Division 15, of the Streets and Highways Code, the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,
permits the establishment of assessment districts by cities for the purpose of providing certain public
improvements which include operation, maintenance and servicing of street lights, traffic signals and
landscaping.
The 1972 Act requires that maintenance assessments be levied according to benefit rather than
according to assessed value. Section 22573 provides that:
"The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may
be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount
among all assessable Tots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be
received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements."
The Act permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district if "by
reason of variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will
receive different degrees of benefit from the improvements" (Sec. 22574) Thus, the 1972 Act requires
the levy of a true "benefit assessment" rather than a "special tax."
Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of all publicly owned property in use in the
performance of a public function. Railroad and utility rights-of-way are also exempt from assessment.
BENEFIT ANALYSIS
• Street Lighting and Traffic Signals - The proper functioning of street lighting and traffic signals is
imperative for the welfare and safety of the public and property throughout the City. Proper
operation, maintenance and servicing of the street Lighting system benefits properties within the
District by providing proper illumination for ingress and egress and safe traveling at night.
Properties within the District also benefit from the proper functioning of the District's traffic signal
system. Proper operation of the streetlight and traffic signal systems is imperative to public
convenience, orderly traffic flow, enhanced congestion management and safety. Improved
security, fuel conservation, protection of property from crime and vandalism, and reduction of traffic
accidents, are special and direct benefits to all properties within the City; lighting benefits are
directly related to public safety and property protection and therefore increase property values.
• Median and Parkway Landscaping and Tree Trimming - Trees, landscaping, hardscaping and
appurtenant facilities, if well maintained, provide beautification, shade and enhancement of the
desirability of the surroundings, and therefore increase property value.
l
City of Hermosa Beach
Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2007-2008
Page 9
The City maintains trees and miscellaneous shrubbery and landscaping throughout the City. The
trees, shrubbery and landscaping are located within the public street and sidewalk rights-of-way,
including parkways and medians. These trees, shrubbery and landscaping provide an aesthetically
pleasing environment, shade, beautification, and, according to some authorities, air purification and
sound attenuation. These positive attributes increase the value of all properties throughout the City.
Therefore, all property within the. District receive an overall specific and direct benefit from the
maintenance and servicing of the street median and, parkway landscaping and street tree trimming
programs.
Special benefits which are received by all parcels in the City are considered to be City-wide Benefits,
and the associated costs of these special benefits are spread equally, based on Equivalent Dwelling
Units, to all parcels within the District. All properties in the District benefit from the operation,
maintenance and servicing of the street lighting, traffic signals, street median and parkway landscaping
and street tree trimming.
The degree of benefit to each parcel of land varies depending on its land use and the size of the
parcel. If assessments were spread on an individual parcel basis, not considering land .use or parcel
size, it would not be an equitable method of spread because a single family parcel would pay the same
assessment as a 50 -unit apartment parcel or a large commercial parcel. Therefore, the method for
spreading the improvement costs, which must be based on special and direct benefit, is on an
Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) basis. The EDU method uses the residential dwelling unit as the basic
unit and compares other uses to it, as follows:
• Residential parcels are assessed based on the number of dwelling units on each parcel, where
each residential dwelling unit equals one EDU
• Non-residential parcels have been converted into EDU'S, based on engineering judgment taking
into consideration the size of the parcel and the amount of frontage along the street. Every parcel is
assessed a minimum of one (1) EDU.
There are a total of 10,977 EDU's within the Assessment District.
ASSESSMENT RATE CALCULATION
Based on a budget of $454,997, as shown in Part B of this report, the preliminary assessment rate for
FY 2007-2008 is calculated as follows:
$454,997 / 10,977 EDU's = $41.45 per EDU
The assessment for FY 2007-2008 was $41.45 per EDU.
City of Hermosa Beach
Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2007-2008 Page 10
PART E
PROPERTY OWNER LIST
A list of names and addresses of the owners of all parcels within this District is shown on the last
equalized Property Tax Roll of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles, which by reference is
hereby made a part of this report. This list is keyed to the Assessor's Parcel Numbers as shown on the
Assessment Roll on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach.
City of Hermosa Beach
Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2007-2008
PART F
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BOUNDARY
Page 11
The boundaries of the District are coterminous with the boundaries of the City of Hermosa Beach. A
diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District, the boundaries of any zones within the District,
and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District is on file in the office of the
City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach, and is incorporated herein by reference. The lines and
dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on the maps
of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles for fiscal year 2007-2008. The Assessor's maps and
records are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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RESOLUTION NO. 07-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S
REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING
AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2007-2008.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, by its
Resolution No. 07-6522, adopted March 27, 2007, ordered the Director of Public Works to
prepare and file a report in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 1 of the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 (Section 22500, et seq.) of the Streets and Highways
Code of the State of California, in connection with the proposed maintenance and operation of
streets and sidewalks within an existing assessment district to be designated as the "Hermosa
Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2007-2008", including the operation,
maintenance and servicing of landscaping, lighting and appurtenant facilities located in and along
such streets and sidewalks for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2007 and ending June 30,
2008; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works, acting as the Assessment Engineer, prepared
and filed in the office of the City Clerk a written report in accordance with Article 4 of Chapter 1
of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk presented the report of the Director of Public Works to the
City Council, and the City Council carefully examined, inspected and considered the report and
is satisfied with the report and with each and all of the items set forth therein.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The report of the Director of Public Works entitled "Engineer's Report,
Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2007-2008," which was prepared and
filed pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division
ATTACHMENT 2
15 (Section 22500, et seq.) of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, is hereby
approved as filed.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. The City Clerk shall certify
to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, shall cause the original of the same to be entered
among the original resolutions of the City Council, and shall make a minute of the passage and
adoption thereof in the minutes of the City Council meeting at which the same is passed and
adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 8th day of May 2007.
PRESIDENT, of the City Council and MAYOR
of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
ATTEST:
, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
, CITY ATTORNEY
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RESOLUTION NO. 07-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER
CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2007-2008 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2008, AND
APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING IN
RELATION THERETO.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The public interest and convenience require, and it is the intention of the
City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, to order certain improvements within an
existing citywide assessment district for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June
30, 2008, and to levy and collect assessments against properties within the assessment district for
that fiscal year.
SECTION 2. The proposed improvements are the continued maintenance and operation
of the streets and sidewalks within the assessment district including the operation, servicing and
maintenance of landscaping, lighting and appurtenant facilities that are located in and along such
streets and sidewalks.
SECTION 3. The assessment district is designated as the "Hermosa Beach Landscaping
and Street Lighting District 2007-2008." The assessment district is comprised of all of the City
of Hermosa Beach, as shown on the "MAP OF LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING
DISTRICT 2007-2008" on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
SECTION 4. The assessments to be levied and collected against the assessable lots and
parcels of land within the assessment district for fiscal year 2007-2008 are not proposed to
increase from those levied and collected in fiscal year 2006-2007.
SECTION 5. Reference is hereby made to the report prepared by the Director of Public
Works, entitled "Engineer's Report, for Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District
2007-2008," on file in the Office of the City Clerk, for a full and detailed description of the
. ATTACHMENT 3
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improvements, the boundaries of the assessment district and any zones therein, and the proposed
assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the assessment district.
SECTION 6. The improvements shall be provided pursuant to the provisions of the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 (Section 22500, et seq.) of the
Street and Highways Code of the State of California, and in accordance with plans and
specifications on file in the office of the City Clerk.
SECTION 7. The assessment shall be levied and collected at the same time and in the
same manner and with the same interest and penalties as general taxes of the City, which are
collected for the City by the Los Angeles County Tax Collector.
SECTION 8. Public property owned by any public agency and in use in the performance
of a public function, which is included within the boundaries of the assessment district shall be
omitted and exempt from the assessment to be made to cover the costs and expenses of the
improvements.
SECTION 9. To expedite the making of the improvements, the City Council may
transfer into the "Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2007-2008 Fund," out
of any money in the General Fund, any sums as it shall deem necessary, and the sums so
transferred shall be deemed a loan to such fund and shall be repaid in accordance with the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
SECTION 10. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at the hour
of 7:30 PM in Civic Center Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California,
is appointed as the date, time and place for hearing protests to the question of approving and
confirming the levy of the proposed assessment.
SECTION 11. The City Clerk is hereby authorized, designated and directed to give
notice of the public hearing in the time, form and manner required by law.
SECTION 12. The EASY READER, a weekly newspaper of general circulation
circulated within the City, is hereby designated as the newspaper in which said notice shall be
published.
SECTION 13. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. The City Clerk shall
certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, shall cause the original of the same to be
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entered among the original resolutions of the City Council and shall make a minute of the
passage and adoption thereof in the minutes of the City Council meeting at which the same is
passed and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 8th day of May, 2007.
ATTEST:
PRESIDENT, of the City Council and MAYOR
of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
, CITY CLERK
, CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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April 30, 2007
Honorable Mayor and Members of Regular Meeting of
the Hermosa Beach City Council May 8, 2007
16TH STREET TRAFFIC MITIGATION MEASURES
EAST OF AND WEST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following:
1. Installation of new traffic markings and signage at the intersection of 16th Street and
Pacific Coast Highway to restrict turning movements on 16th Street to right and left turns
only\both eastbound and westbound;
2. Reduce the posted speed limit on 16th Street between Pacific Coast Highway and
Prospect Avenue from 25 mph to 15 mph; and
3. Eliminate five (5) parking spaces from the south side of 16th Street and west of PCH
opposite the entrances to the Pavilion parking garage.
Summary:
In January, 2006, Council directed staff to monitor traffic volumes on 16th Street both east and
west of PCH before and after the installation of the new traffic signal. Staff was to work with the
Public Works Commission and the affected residents to develop mitigation measures
addressing any traffic impacts due to the new Pavilion development and the new traffic signal.
Traffic counts were taken in February, 2006 (before signal activated and before Pavilion
opened), June, 2006 (after both signal activated and Pavilion 24 -Hour Fitness opened),
September, 2006 (after school back in session), and in November 2006. See Attachment 1 for
the summary of total daily traffic volumes for these time periods. Attachment 2 gives the peak
hour turning movements in the intersection taken in January, 2007.
In reviewing the traffic data, it has become evident that, as a result of the new development and
traffic signal, traffic volumes have increased approximately 75% west of PCH and 50% east of
PCH.. Residents have also noted that vehicle speeds have concurrently increased.
The Public Works Commission has held several public meetings with all affected residents over
this last year culminating with a special workshop held on February 21, 2007 to discuss the
problems of 16th Street east of PCH and a public meeting was held on March 21, 2007 and
again on April 18, 2007 to address problems west of PCH.
16TH STREET EAST OF PCH
After reviewing all of the traffic data and hearing all of the public testimony, the Public Works
Commission voted unanimously in support of prohibiting any through movements on 16th Street
(eastbound and westbound) through the PCH intersection. This is easily accomplished by
making changes to traffic signage and striping. See the attached plan (Attachment 3) prepared
by the City's new traffic engineering consultant, Hartzog and Crabill, Inc., showing the
recommended changes. This plan was submitted to Caltrans and they have given their ver a h
approval. Staff is still awaiting their formal approval and the required encroachment permit to do
this work should Council approve this change.
Our traffic consultant also performed a speed survey and has prepared an Engineering and
Traffic Survey (Attachment 4) recommending that the speed limit be reduced from 25 mph to 15
mph. The justification is due to the extremely narrow roadway width (24 feet) with parking
allowed on the north side and also due to the steep grade. The 85th percentile speed was
calculated to be 21.9 mph which under normal circumstances would justify a posted 20 mph
speed limit; however, the above special considerations allow an additional 5 mph reduction.
The Public Works Commission and residents were all in favor of this speed reduction.
The decision of the Commission was that once the above recommended changes were
implemented, traffic would be observed over a 3 -month period after which time a follow up
public meeting would be held with the impacted residents to determine the adequacy of these
mitigation measures.
16TH STREET WEST OF PCH
A speed survey was also performed for this reach of 16th Street and the 85th percentile was
determined to be 23.7 mph. Due to the 40 -foot width of the street, 25 mph is as low as the
speed limit can be set.
Most of the resident concerns for 16th Street west of PCH were regarding traffic congestion
resulting from vehicles entering and exiting the Pavilion parking garage. There are two
entrances and exits in close proximity to each other and often a queue of vehicles develops
waiting for entry through the controlled access gate. This queue backs up onto 16th Street and
can block the westbound through lane. This is further compounded when eastbound vehicles
are holding to make a left into the garage and thus block the eastbound lane.
A re -striping plan was considered by the Commission which would provide more clearance for
the queue in the westbound direction but there was strong opposition to shifting the existing
twelve (12) parking spaces on the street from the south side to the north side. A simpler option
of eliminating five (5) parking spaces opposite the Pavilion garage was suggested by the
residents. This would provide room for vehicles to maneuver during peak hours and solve the
majority of congestion problems at this location. Two public meetings were held on this matter
to make sure that losing 5 parking spaces would be acceptable to the residents in the area.
This recommendation received strong support from the residents and was unanimously
approved by the Public Works Commission.
Fiscal Impact:
The costs of traffic signage and pavement markings will be funded by the Street
Maintenance/Traffic Safety account 001-3104.
Attachments:
1. Summary of Traffic Counts 24-hourtotals
2. Peak Hour intersection traffic counts
3. Signing and Striping Plan
4. Engineering and Traffic Survey For Speed Limits
Respectfully submitted,
Rich:' I . Morgan, P.E.
Dir- or of Public Works/City Engineer
Noted for fiscal impact:
Viki Cope and
Finance Director
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Concur:
Stephe rrel
City Manager
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16TH STREET - SUMMARY OF TRAFFIC COUNTS WEEKDAY 24 HOUR TOTALS
LOCATION 02/07/06 0.6/23106 09/26106 11/21106 11/27/06
W/O PROSPECT N/A 149 879 1255 1238
EIO PCH 822 889 866 1192 1215
W/O PCH 3538 4284 5048 6165 N/A
EIO ARDMORE N/A N/A NIA 3462 . N/A
ATTACHMENT 1
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THURSDAY
Jan. 11, 2007
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
SIGNING AND STRIPING EXHIBIT 1
PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND 16Th STREET 1
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
FOR
SPEED LIMITS
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
APRIL 2007
PREPARED FOR:
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
1315 VALLEY DRIVE
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90254
PREPARED BY:
HARTZOG & CRABILL, INC.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERS
275 CENTENNIAL WAY, SUITE 208
TUSTIN, CA 92680
(714) 731-9455
ATTACHMENT 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Table of Contents i
Traffic Engineer's Certification ii
Introduction l
Basic Speed Law 2
Prima Facie Speed Limits 2
Establishment of Speed Zones 3
Data Collection Procedures 3
Speed Zoning Methodology 4
Speed Zone Survey 4
Local Street Exemptions 5
Decrease on Narrow Street 5
Other Considerations 5
Radar Collection Time -Frames 6
Analysis Factors 6
Field Review 7
Accident History 7
Results and Recommendations 8
Locations of No Speed Limit Changes 8
Support Explanations for "No Speed Limit Changes " 8
Locations of Speed Limit Decreases 8
Support Explanations for "Speed Limit Deere ases " 9
Summary of Recommendations 10
Appendix A - For Each Street Segment in the Survey
Data Summary Sheet
Radar Speed Distribution Sheet
Survey Field Sheet
Appendix B - Certification
Radar Gun Certification
Technician Certification
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CERTIFICATION
I, Gerald Stock, do hereby certify that this Engineering and Traffic Survey for the City of
Hermosa Beach was performed under my supervision and is accurate and complete. I certify
that I am both experienced in performing surveys of this type and duly registered in the State
of California as a professional Traffic Engineer.
Gerald Stock
RTE # 2049
File: Hermosa Beach Radar Rpt 2007.doe
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY FOR SPEED LIMITS
Introduction
In accordance with procedures established by the State of California, this Engineering and
Traffic Survey has been developed for the City of Hermosa Beach as the basis for the
establishment and enforcement of speed limits for selected streets within the City. The work
provided herein was authorized by the City and was performed by the engineering consulting
firm of Hartzog & Crabill. The goal of the review was two -fold. The first was to review new
roadway segments to determine if speed limit postings should be recommended. The second
involved a determination as to whether changes in pre-existing conditions have occurred where
older speed limits should be modified.
The requirement to perform Engineering and Traffic surveys for speed limits is based on the
California Vehicle Code. It indicates that once every five (5) years (expect as specified in
subclause (II), seven years), to conform to Section 40802a of the California Vehicle Code
(CVC), speed surveys must be performed with the use of radar or other approved electronic
devices if the use of radar is to be employed to enforce speed limits. If such a survey is not
performed within five years (or seven years as stated previously) of the date of the preceding
survey, then the new data and its use will constitute a speed trap. Hence, evidence using such
would not be admissible in court. From the Vehicle Code, a "speed trap" is either of the
following:
(a) A particular section of a highway measured as to distance and with boundaries marked,
designated, or otherwise determined in order that the speed of a vehicle may be calculated by
securing the time it takes the vehicle to travel the known distance.
(b) A particular section of a highway with a prima facie speed limit provided by this code or
by local ordinance under sub -paragraph (A) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section
22352, or established pursuant to Section 22354, 22357, 22358, or 22358.3 if that prima facie
speed limit is not justified by an engineering and traffic survey conducted within five years
prior to the date of the alleged violation, and where enforcement involves the use of radar or
other electronic devices that measures the speed of moving objects. This paragraph does not
apply to a local street, road, or school zone.
The definition of a Traffic and Engineering Survey is contained in Section 627 of the Vehicle
Code and is as follows:
Engineering and Traffic survey, as used in this code, means a survey of highway and traffic
conditions in accordance with methods determined by the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) for use by State and local authorities. An engineering and traffic
survey shall include, among other requirements deemed necessary by the Department,
consideration of the following:
(a) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements.
(b) Accident records.
(c) Highway, traffic and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver.
The California Vehicle code has set certain regulations regarding the posting and enforcement
of speed zones. These regulations generally reflect the viewpoint that speed zoning should be
based on traffic conditions and natural driver behavior and not because of an arbitrary response
to a traffic event or occurrence. Therefore, it is important to have a general understanding of
the "Basic Speed Law", "Prima Facie Speed Limits" and "Intermediate Speed Zones".
Basic Speed Law (CVC 22350)
All fifty states base their speed regulations on the Basic Speed Law. In California, CVC
22350 defines the basic speed law as:
"No Person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or
prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of
the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property."
This law recognizes that driving conditions vary widely from time -to -time and place -to -place
and, therefore, no set of fixed driving rules will adequately serve all conditions. The motorist
will constantly adjust their driving behavior to fit the conditions encountered, and must learn to
do this with a minimum of assistance from the police. The Basic Speed Law is founded on the
belief that a majority of motorists are able to modify their driving behavior properly, as long as
they are aware of the conditions around them.
Prima Fade Speed Limits (CVC 22352)
All other speed limits are prima facie limits which, "on the face of it", are reasonable and
prudent under normal conditions. A driver may exceed any prima facie limit if it is safe to do
so under prevailing conditions. However, when a police officer cites a driver for exceeding a
prima facie speed limit, it is up to the driver to prove, if he can, that he was driving in a
reasonable and prudent manner under the existing conditions and did not constitute a violation
of the basic. speed law. The opportunity given to the driver to exceed a prima facie speed
limit when it is safe to do so recognizes the fact that any posted speed limit cannot adequately
reflect the many different conditions of traffic, weather, visibility, etc., that may be found on
the same highway at different times.
Certain prima facie limits are automatically established by law (CVC 22352), including a 15
mph limit in alleys, blind intersections, blind railroad crossing, and the 25 mph limit in
business and residence districts. There is also a part time 25 mph limit in school zones when
children are present in route to or from school.
Business and residence districts are defined in the Vehicle Code as specific areas meeting a
specified minimum density of roadside development. CVC Sections 235 and 515 defme these
regulations. A count of houses or activebusinesses facing on a highway must be made to
determine whether or not a valid business or residence district exists. The law does not
require posting these prima facie limits that are readily apparent.
Establishment of Speed Zones
The reason that speed limit areas and their required postings are done is to guard reasonable
drivers from the unreasonable behavior of reckless, unreliable, or otherwise dangerous drivers.
As with other similar laws, the limits identified are based on the consensus of the majority of
those who drive the highway as to what speed is reasonable and safe. It is this type of
information that is reflected in the analysis section of this report. Namely, posted speed limits
are a reflection of that speed which most people deem to be safe as opposed to a minority of
drivers who do not drive in a reasonable manner.
Speed zones are also established to advise of road conditions or hazards that may not be readily
apparent to a reasonable driver. For that reason, a field review of related road/traffic variables
is conducted which considers the analytical data and accident history of a particular roadway
segment to determine a safe and reasonable speed limit.
Data Collection Procedures
Speed evaluation data was collected at 2 different survey segments on 1 roadway in the City of
Hermosa Beach. These areas and the number of segments on each are described as follows:
1 16th Street (2)
As described in various traffic engineering documents including information provided by the
State of California, the individual locations on which radar data collection procedures were
used involved considerations for the following:
a. Stop sign or traffic signal locations;
b. Visibility issues;
c. Traffic flow at intersections, cross -traffic, major driveways, crosswalks, railroad crossings
and unusual turning movements;
d. The influence of other traffic factors on the speed of cars: such as on street parking,
roadway features, adjacent land uses, and lighting.
Speed Zoning Methodology
The California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, (California MUTCD) specifies a
"short method of determining speed limits on City and County Through Highways, Arterial
and Collector Roads Procedures".
Introduction - This short method of speed zoning is based on the premise that the reasonable
speed limit is one that conforms to the actual behavior of the majority of motorists, and that by
measuring motorist speeds, one will be able to select a speed limit that is both reasonable and
effective. Other factors that need to be considered include, but are not limited to: the most
recent three-year collision record, roadway design speed, safe stopping sight distance,
superelevation, shoulder conditions, profile conditions, intersection spacing and offsets,
commercial driveway characteristics, pedestrian traffic in the roadway without sidewalks.
Speed Zone Survey
- Only one person is required for the fieldwork. Speeds can be read directly from a radar
speed meter.
- A section of road should be selected with representative operating speeds. If speeds vary on
a given road, additional surveys should be conducted. In this case, it may be necessary to
establish additional speed zones with different speed limits. The section selected should be
straight and should have no traffic signal, stop sign or intersection with a major cross street.
- Speed measurements should be taken during . off-peak hours on weekdays. The weather
should be fair with no unusual conditions prevailing. It is important that the surveyor and his
equipment be so inconspicuous as not to affect traffic speeds. For this reason, an unmarked
car is recommended, with the radar speed meter located as inconspicuously as possible. It
should be placed so as to be able to survey traffic in both directions, and should not make an
angle greater than 15 degrees with the roadway centerline.
- It is desirable to have a minimum sample of 100 automobiles in each survey. This may result
in excessive survey periods for low-volume roads. Under these conditions, the survey should
be conducted for a minimum of two hours, but in no case should the sample for any survey
contain less than 50 automobiles.
- The California MUTCD states that speed limits are established at or near the 85th percentile
speed, which is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving.
This speed can be selected directly from the data sheet. However, roadway conditions not
readily apparent to the motorist such as vertical or horizontal curves or other roadway
conditions that may impact sight distance may result in a further reduction of 5 mph in the
recommended speed limit.
- As a check on the validity of the proposed speed limit, an analysis should be made of the
three-year accident record for the section of roadway under consideration_ Tf this record shows
an abnormally high percentage of accidents normally associated with .excessive speeds, the
proposed speed limit should be further reduced. This is a judgement situation, and will not
usually be a factor,
- Short speed zones of less than half a mile should be avoided, if possible except in transition
areas.
- Speed zone changes should be coordinated with changes in roadway conditions or roadway
development.
- Speed zoning in 5 mile per hour increments should be avoided if possible. A 10 -mile per
hour increment is preferable.
- Speed zoning should be coordinated between adjacent jurisdictions.
Local Street Exemptions (CVC 40802)
Many streets are designated as "Local" streets per CVC 40802. These streets are exempt from
the radar study. Therefore, the speed limit for these streets does not require an Engineering
and Traffic Survey. The code is as follows:
"For the purpose of this section, local streets and roads shall be defined by the latest functional
usage and federal aid system maps as submitted to the Federal Highway Administration. When
these maps have not been submitted, the following definition shall be used: A local street or
road primarily provides access to abutting residential property and shall meet the following
three conditions:
1. Roadway width of not more than 40 feet.
2. Not more than one half mile of uninterrupted length.
3. Not more than one traffic lane in each direction.
Decrease on Narrow Street (CVC 22358.3)
California Vehicle Code Section 22358.3 provides for the reduction in the posted speed limit to
20 or 15 mph, whichever is found most appropriate and is reasonable and safe provided that
the posting is based upon an engineering and traffic survey, and the roadway width does not
exceed 25 feet.
Other Considerations
Every street should be inspected for unusual traffic, roadway and roadside conditions not
readily apparent to a motorist. A check should be made of the adequacy of traffic control
devices, roadway alignment, width surface conditions, accident history and any unique traffic
hazards that may exist. Any of these conditions may warrant the selection of a speed lower
than the 85th percentile speed for speed zoning.
Radar Collection Time Frames
The hours of radar operation were restricted to off-peak periods (when possible) for heavily
traveled streets and to uncongested peak periods on lightly traveled streets. All surveys were
conducted in fair weather.
The radar unit was mounted at the top of the front dash of an unmarked vehicle with the meter -
reading unit sustained inside the vehicle. The radar unit's calibration was checked periodically
using a tuning fork.
The radar operator and assistant recorded the speed meter readings for each location on Radar
Speed Survey Field Sheets included in the appendix of this report. A representative sampling
of at least 100 vehicles were surveyed in each direction or a cumulative sample of 200 vehicles
for both directions where possible. On lowvolume roads, where a total sample of 200
vehicles would result in an excessive time period, sampling was continued until a
representative bell-shaped frequency distribution was attained.
Analysis Factors
Several factors were used as input to our recommendations for speed limits. These include the
85th Percentile, the 10 MPH Pace and others. These are described in detail below.
1. The CRITICAL SPEED, or the 85th percentile is defined as that speed at or below which
85 percent of the traffic is moving. From experience, traffic engineers have found that
this is one of the most reliable factors in determining appropriate speed limits.
Hence, the accepted practice, and one that has been used in this case is to set the speed
limit at or near the critical speed. This recognizes that other factors could be present
where the above may not be appropriate. When this procedure is used, it not only
conforms to that required by the State but it also provides a strong base for law
enforcement personnel to properly enforce speed limits.
2. The 10 MPH PACE is that continuous 10 mph incremental range of speeds in which the
largest number of recorded vehicles is contained. It is a measure of the dispersion of
speeds within the sample surveyed. For this element, the accepted practice to the greatest
extent possible, is to try and keep the recommended speed limit within the 10 mph pace
after considering the critical speed and any factors requiring a speed lower than the critical
speed.
3. The MEDIAN (MIDDLE) SPEED, or 50th percentile speed,, represents the mid -point
value within the range of recorded speeds for a particular roadway location. In other
words, 50% of the vehicles travel faster than, and 50% travel slower than the median
speeds. This value is another measure of the central tendency of the vehicle speed
distribution.
4. The 15th PERCENTILE SPEED is that speed at or below which 15 % of the vehicles are
traveling. This value is important in determining the minimum allowable speed limit,
given that the vehicles traveling below this speed tend to obstruct the flow of traffic,
thereby increasing the accident potential.
5. MODAL SPEED: The modal speed is the speed, which occurs most frequently in the
distribution (the most). It serves as another useful measure in verifying the correct
recommendation for speed limits.
6. STANDARD DEVIATION: This is a mathematical element, which relates to measures of
dispersion of data. It is used to assist in describing the center of speed distribution
information around the arithmetic mean or the time mean speed. It also is used in the
overall review of recommended speed limits and serves to verify the level of confidence of
data used in making recommendations.
7. The MEAN (AVERAGE) is the sum of the speeds of the samples divided by the number
of samples.
The numerical values of the above factors are derived from the speed distribution curves
calculated for each survey location. These distribution curves represent a method of graphic
analysis that compares the cumulative percentage of vehicles to the speed at which the vehicles
are traveling.
Field Review
In addition to the availability of the above statistical data, a significant aspect of speed limit
recommendations is based on the field review. Its importance is that existing conditions may
warrant a lower speed than is actually indicated by the application of survey data. Examples of
the field data collected for the purposes of analyzing related roadway characteristics as they
pertain to the determination of appropriate speed limits are listed below:
1. Segment length, width and alignment
2. Level of pedestrian activity
3. Traffic flow characteristics
4. Vertical and/or horizontal curves.
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5. Driver sight distance constraints.
6. Adjacent residential/commercial/industrial etc. zoning.
7. Number of lanes and other channelization/striping factors
8. Frequency of intersections, driveways and on street parking;
9. Location of stop signs, traffic signals, and other regulatory traffic control devices;
10. Roadway conditions, bumps and dips;
11. Obstructions to pedestrian visibility;
12. Land use and proximity of schools;
13. Uniformity with existing speed zones to/with adjacent jurisdictions;
14. Any other unusual conditions not readily apparent to the driver.
The results of the field review of related road/traffic variables are summarized on the
Engineering and Traffic Survey forms found in the Appendix of this report.
Accident History
The Engineering and Traffic Survey forms summarize the available three-year accident
information for the subject streets. The 'accident information includes the total number of
accidents within each street segment and of those accidents, the number that are speed -related.
This information was obtained from the California Statewide Integrated Traffic Records
System (SWITRS) for the City of Hermosa Beach.
The annual accident rate figures represent the number of speed -related accidents divided by
years of accident records. The evaluation of accidents is useful as a check on the accuracy of
recommended or existing speed limits. Should this review show a high percentage of accidents
associated with excessive speeds, then consideration based on professional traffic engineering
judgement should be directed toward reducing the posted or recommended speed limit.
Results and Recommendations
The following Summaries: No Speed Limit Changes, Speed Limit Decreases, and Summary of
Recommendations presents the results of the radar survey for the selected 2 locations. As
shown, the Summary of Recommendations chart presents the necessary analysis elements that
in addition to the field .-review of a registered traffic engineer led to the recommendations
indicated.
Locations of "No S peed Limit Changes"
The Summary indicates that 1 of the 2 segments studied are recommended for no speed limit
changes. The reason centers mostly on the fact that the posted speed limit is within 1.3 mph of
the 85th percentile speed. Therefore, the current postings should remain as is.
16th Street
8
Ardmore Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway Remain posted at 25 mph
Locations of " Speed Limit Decreases"
The Summary indicates that 1 of the 2 segments studied are recommended for a reduction in the
posted speed limit from 25 to 15 miles per hour speed limit changes. The reason centers mostly
on the fact that the subject street meets the definition of " Narrow Street" per Section 22358.3 of
the CVC as described previously.
16th Street
Pacific Coast Highway to Prospect Avenue Decrease to 15 mph
Support Explanations of "Spe ed Limit Increases"
Although the 85th percentile speed of 21.9 mph in conjunction with CVC 22358.3 suggests a
reduction to 20 mph, the severe street grade, high presence of pedestrian activity, limited sight
distance, driveway density, and other factors, the recommended speed limit is 15 mph, rather than
the 20 mph as the 85th percentile speed exclusively might suggest.
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
96TH STREET
DATE: 3/7/2007 PACIFIC COAST HWY TO PROSPECT AVE
SURVEY BY: C. BUENDIA
TIME: 11:30 AM
12:45 PM CHECKED BY: JERRY STOCK
PREVAILING SPEED DATA
LOCATION OF SURVEY
DATE OF SURVEY
85th PERCENTILE
10 MPH PACE
PERCENT IN PACE
POSTED SPEED LIMIT
ACCIDENT HISTORY
NO. OF MONTHS OBSERVED
SPEED -RELATED ACCIDENTS
TOTAL ACCIDENTS
ANNUAL ACCIDENT RATE
ACC./MILLION VEH. MILES
TRAFFIC FACTORS
AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC
LANE CONFIGURATION
TRAFFIC CONTROLS
CROSSWALKS
PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLES
TRUCK TRAFFIC
ON -STREET PARKING
OTHER
ROADWAY FACTORS
LENGTH OF SEGMENT (MILES)
VERTICAL CURVE
HORIZONTAL CURVE
LATERAL VISIBILITY
ROAD CONDITIONS
SIDEWALKS / DRIVEWAYS
STREET LIGHTING
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WEST OF BONNIE BRAE
3/7/2007
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RESIDENTIAL frontin
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grade westbound, no parking south -side of roadway except Mondays, and on -street parking is permifted on north -side
Mondays, and two cars have difficulty steep downhill
consitions previously discussed, it is recommendedthat the existing 25 mph be reduced to 15 mph ratherexcept
passing when cars parked. With the 85th percentile of 21.9 mph, and the roadway
the 85th percentile in and of itself might suggest.
p than the 20 mph that
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DATE: 3/7/2007
TIME: 11:30 AM 12:45 PM
RMOSA BEACH
PACIFIC COAST HWY TO PROSPECT AVE
C. BUENDIA
CHECKED BY: JERRY STOCK
SURVEY BY:
UPPER LIMIT 10 MPH PACE:
LOWER LIMIT 10 MPH PACE:
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Agency: CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
Street: 16TH STREET
Location: PACIFIC COAST HWY TO PROSPECT AVE
Weather: SUNNY
Road Condition: DRY
Observer: C. BUENDIA
Date of Survey: 3/7/2007
Start Time: 11:30 AM
End Time: 12:45 PM
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
16TH STREET
ARDMORE AVE TO PACIFIC COAST HWY
DATE: 3/7/2007
TIME: 12:40 PM - 2:00 PM
SURVEY BY: C. BUENDIA
CHECKED BY: JERRY STOCK
PREVAILING SPEED DATA
LOCATION OF SURVEY
DATE OF SURVEY
85th PERCENTILE
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PERCENT IN PACE
POSTED SPEED LIMIT
EAST OF ARDMORE
3/7/2007
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C 16TH STREET ARDMORE AVE TO PACIFIC COAST HWY
DATE: 3/7/2007 SURVEY BY: C. BUENDIA
TIME: 12:40 PM 2:00 PM CHECKED BY: JERRY STOCK
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Agency: CITY OF HERM.OSA BEACH
Street: 16TH STREET
Location: ARDMORE AVE TO PACIFIC COAST HWY
Weather: SUNNY
Road Condition: DRY
Observer: C. BUENDIA
Date of Survey: 3/7/2007
Start Time: 12:40 PM
End. Time: 2:00 PM
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Elaine Doerfling
From: Gabby Miller [gabbymiller2002@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 2:54 PM
To: sburreel@hermosabch.org; Elaine Doerfling
Subject: 16th Street
I am writing in regards to the agenda tomorrow night, specifically the 16th street issue, and would like my comments
to be shared with the city council members.
By passing this, you will save lives and make the quality of life in our neighborhood decent again. We all love our
city and ask that you think about 16th street as if you lived on it. Then there would be no debate going on in your
mind; you'd just DO IT.
Thank you ahead of time for making our lives and our neighborhood better.
Phyllis Miller
1005. 15rh Place
SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION Zh
5/7/2007
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The April 18th, 2007 Public Works Commission meeting will address issuesrelated to
traffic issues on 16th street west of Pacific Coast Highway (16th street). This meeting
was supposed to address the issue of removing parking from 16th street but the
announcement clearly states that re -striping is still the issue.
The 16th street residents west of Pacific Coast Highway are opposed to movement of
parking to the north side of the street for the following reasons and facts:
NEGATIVE FACT 1
On attachment 1 (note 'A' and note 'E') one can see that the Commodore residents
must exit their parking garages (see PHOTO 2) which are sub level of the street into the
traffic of le street. This is a major safety issue. For more than a year we have been
requesting that the city help reduce the speed of traffic west bound on 16th street west
of Pacific Coast Highway. The condo residents will not be able to see traffic coming
from their left because the city is planning on moving the parking to the north side of the
street which will block drivers views of west and east bound traffic. If a resident is
killed or injured because of this foolish move then it will be the city of Hermosa
Beach's fault.
NEGATIVE FACT 2
At note 'B' on the attachment 1 one can see that vehicles exiting the Pavilion parking
garage will be turning west into a lane without being able to see into the lane they are
entering (see PHOTO 1). This again is a major safety issue. Sort of dumb isn't it. This
applies if they make either a left or right turn. Children walking to the Valley View
school use the north side of the sidewalk to walk to and from school. When the CUP
was approved the city did not even require the Pavilion to put up exit mirrors so the
people walking must now dodge cars exiting. Some child or adult walking on the north
sidewalk are going to be injured. Vehicles exiting the Pavilion parking structure must
pull into the path of west bound traffic to see if a vehicle is entering at the same time.
NEGATIVE FACT 3
The residents of West 16th Street have not been presented with a recent traffic count
nor has the city used a traffic engineer to analyze the traffic flow and the speed of
vehicles on the short one block street such as they did for 16th street east of Pacific
Coast Highway. Surely the residents deserve an professional analysis by a licensed
engineer.
NEGATIVE FACT 4
The 24 hour fitness center generates a Targe amount of noise after the 10 pm city quiet
time because patrons leave at all hours and stand outside by the parked vehicles and
carry on loud conversations. Because this noise is across the street on the South side
of 16th street as it is currently the noise is not a big disturbance for the residents. If the
parking is moved to the north side of the street this noise will be moved to within 15 feet
of bedroom windows. See note 'A' on attachment 1. No one has come forth to offer to
pay for upgrading our windows for sound proofing. Kind of sad when the City of
Hermosa Beach makes its residents pay a steep price trying to solve a problem of the
City's making for a local business.
NEGATIVE FACT 5
Note 'F' of attachment 1 shows that VON's 18 wheelers will no longer be able to make
the turn from their unloading area into east bound 16th street lanes. They currently use
the entire street and often go up against the north curb when making the swing east
bound. See PHOTO 5 thru PHOTO 7. The City will force the trucks to exit westbound
going downhill on 16th street (see PHOTO 4) and make a tight turn on Ardmore (either
east or west). We are sure you will be receiving a large number of calls from them
once the parking is moved.
NEGATIVE FACT 6
Moving the parking does not address the issues concerning the egress and ingress to
the Pavilion parking structure and the bottleneck in the street from 5 pm through 8 pm
every evening at that garage. Seems like the City just wishes to bow to the wishes of
the owner of the Pavilion. Legally the City should require the Pavilion owner to make
changes rather than requiring the residents to give up their peace and quiet.
NEGATIVE FACT 7
Find some way to reduce the number of vehicles using 16th street as a short cut to
downtown Hermosa Beach. The street has way too many vehicles on it for a one block
street.
HERE ARE SOME SOLUTIONS FOR THE STREET
The following suggestions have been submitted several times before but no one is
listening:
1. Remove all parking on 16th street west of the Pavilion. This will correct many of
the negative issues above.
2. Do not allow eastbound vehicles to make a left turn into the Pavilion parking
structure (red arrow on attachment 2). Stopping this alone would reduce the evening
congestion on the street.
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3. Do NOT allow vehicles westbound at (attachment 2 point K) to make a U turn
into the Von's unloading area. These vehicles then go back to the Pavilion and make a
left turn into the parking garage.
4. Require the Pavilion owner to change the entrance and exits of the parking
structure to move entering cars from the street more inward of the garage. The design
is a mess and the residents can not believe that the city allowed the design to be
approved.
5. Restrict vehicles exiting the Pavilion parking structure (attachment 2 point G) to
only make a left tum. They will be able to see vehicles east bound on le street. This
will help reduce noise and speed on the street.
6. Place some type of speed controls on the street. Maybe the city can afford to
have the Police monitor the downhill speed. Where is our speed study like the one that
was done for East 16th Street.
7. Require mirrors on the Pavilion exits before some school child or senior is
injured, killed or disabled.
8. Make public the traffic count study and a speed study for 16th street West of PCH
and allow the residents to study it before having another public meeting. It appears that
the West 16th traffic counts are secret.
Respectively,
Ron Miller
1600 Ardmore #213
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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PHOTO 1
Pavilion Exit onto 16th Street Looking West
Note that cars exiting the Pavilion turning West or East would be actually turning
into traffic blind if parking is allowed on the north side of 16th street. Also the
area between the building and the street is too short of properly see either
approaching vehicles or people walking on the sidewalk.
PHOTO 2
Commodore Lower Garage Entrance/Exit
This view was taken from the exit of the lower Commodore garage. Note that
people exiting the garage can not see around the cars that are proposed to be
parked on north side of the street ( behind the pickup truck and farther backward.
PHOTO 3
Picture of Coors delivery 18 wheeler making the turn on 16th Street and Ardmore
Large trucks have a very difficult time making the turn onto Ardmore from 16th
Street. Because of the tight turn most go East on 16th street to Pacific Coast
Highway.
PHOTO 4
18 Wheeler Making a turn to go East on 16th Street
Note that this truck actually is right next to the curb on the North side of 16th
Street. It is impossible for these trucks to make the turn in any less of the street.
If vehicle parking is allowed on the north side these trucks can not exit
Eastbound.
PHOTO 5
Another example of an 18 Wheeler going east from the Von's unloading Area.
There is not enough room on the street for both turning Eastbound and parking
on the north side of the street.
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PHOTO 6
Another 18 Wheeler turning East on 16t Street after Unloading at VON's
This truck actually was on the curb swinging out of the unloading area
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PHOTO 7
18 Wheeler twining east on 16th Street
These large trucks can not turn any shorter than the picture above.
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the
Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting
May 8, 2007
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES - TO PREPARE THE HOUSING ELEMENT
UPDATE TO THE GENERAL PLAN
Recommendation:
That the City Council select the firm of Conexus to prepare the Housing Element Update and direct the
City Manager to execute the agreement for services.
Background:
Pursuant to State mandate, each local jurisdiction must update the Housing Element of the General Plan
approximately every five years. As part of this update, the City must plan for its fair share of housing
replacement and growth based upon projections provided by the State through a process called the Regional
Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). The RHNA process administered by the Southern California
Association of Governments is near completion and the City of Hermosa Beach is tentatively being
allocated 562 units of total construction need for the years between 2005 and 2014
The Housing Element Update must incorporate goals, policies and programs to implement the housing
allocation prescribed under RHNA. The Housing Element Update is intended to coordinate local housing
development with infrastructure needs and anticipated growth in the State over the next 7 years. The draft
document must be submitted to the State for review by July 2008. The City last updated the Housing
Element in 2002, and the Housing Element was certified by the State Department of Housing and
Community Development.
Analysis:
On January 23, 2007 a Request for Proposal was issued to 27 consulting firms. One response was received
from Conexus. Conexus has significant experience preparing Housing Elements and Updates for various
cities in California. The scope of work is outlined in the RFP and generally involves collecting data on
housing needs and conditions, preparing an inventory of resources and constraints in meeting these needs,
reviewing the City's current Housing Element and other relevant General Plan Elements, programs to meet
RHNA allocations, obtaining Planning Commission and City Council direction on the draft Update,
conducting public hearings and workshops for public input and submittal of the draft document to the State.
Conexus has proposed to provide the requested service for $28,810.
Sol Blumen
Community
ld, Director
evelopment Department
Stephen
City Manager
Attachments
1. RFP
2. Proposal
l'eri Robertson
Senior Planner
2i
January 23, 2007
«Company»
«Address»
«City»
Cify of Hermosa Beach
Civic Center, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California 90254-3884
RE: Request for Proposals and Statements of Qualifications for the City of Hermosa Beach
General Plan Housing Element Update
The City of Hermosa Beach is requesting written proposals and statements of qualifications for
professional planning services from qualified consultants and firms to prepare an update of its
General Plan Housing Element. The City anticipates receiving its final RI -INA allocation
numbers by spring, 2007, and the Housing Element needs to be completed by the end of 2007 for
submittal to the State Department of Housing and Community Development, Housing Division,
(hereafter referred to as HCD) in 2008. The previously approved Housing Element was last
revised and certified by the State in 2002. Copies of the City's current Housing Element can be
obtained from the Community Development Department. The objectives of the project include:
■ Timely submission of a Housing Element Update to HCD, and certification by HCD.
• Conformance with all requirements of the California Government Code Article 10.6
(Housing Element Law)
• Consistency with the City's General Plan's Subdivision Ordinance and Zone Code.
Background
The City of Hermosa Beach is located in the South Bay sub -region of Los Angeles Countyand is
1.3 square miles in size. It is bounded by the City of Manhattan Beach to the north, the City of
Redondo Beach to the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The City has
approximately 9,600 dwelling units and a population of 18,200.
Scope of Services
Under the overall project management of the Community Development Director, the selected
consultant shall provide the following services:
1. Preparation and mailing of public hearing and workshop notices.
2. Publication of ad in the newspaper and notification of agencies and surrounding cities.
3. Preparation of staff reports and exhibits for the Planning Commission, City Council and
workshops.
4. Preparation of preliminary drafts and final draft Updated Housing Element.
5. Preparation of addendum and revisions• to draft documents both in response to the City input
and comments from HCD, including the tracking of said revisions.
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6. Preparation and mailing of environmental documents (Initial Study, Negative Declaration or
Mitigated Negative Declaration, Responses to draft Initial Study comments, Notices of
Declaration/Fish and Game Exemption).
7. Attendance and participation at City staff meetings, Planning Commission, City Council and
ad hoc committee meetings, public hearings, and workshops.
8. Preparation of miscellaneous letters, memos or other documents as required by City staff.
9. Coordination with City staff and HCD staff as necessary.
Deliverables
All documents, notices, labels and maps mentioned above in the "Scope of Services" section. In
addition, all written documents (notices, reports, housing element update, etc.) shall be prepared
and completed in Microsoft Word format and/or Excel format for land use or housing data.
Regular updates of the documents shall be provided to City staff as drafts are revised and
finalized. Furthermore, the consultant shall provide a project schedule that shows the anticipated
time frame for completing each task. The City anticipates a nine to twelve month schedule, with
the Housing Element Update submitted to HCD in a timely manner.
Proposal and Statement of Qualifications
The proposal shall include the following information:
1. Name, address, telephone number, facsimile number, and e-mail address of the firm.
2. List of cities where the consultant has prepared a Housing Element or Housing Element
Update indicating which have been certified by the State. Provide the names and telephone
numbers of contacts at each City.
3. The names and telephone numbers of the consultant's project team, including the name of the
project manager, and the sub -consultants to be retained by the consultant. Submit the resumes
of all personnel (including sub -consultants) to be involved with the project and their specific
experiences relative to the preparation of housing elements and environmental documents.
The consultant shall also submit an organization chart that shows the reporting relationships
of all involved personnel.
4. Consultant's understanding of the project and a description of how the consultant will
approach the project.
5. Consultant's knowledge of Government Code Article 10.6 (Housing Element Law),
specifically those sections referring to Housing Element updates and revisions. Explain how
you would apply this statute to the City of Hermosa Beach, taking into consideration the
specific goals, policies and standards of this community.
6. Scope of Services to be provided with a breakdown of tasks and timing to complete the
project and a detailed description of the methods of information gathering and analysis to be
used in preparing the Housing Element to meet the City's objectives.. Also, indicate which
members of the project team will be responsible for the various task(s) and attendance at
meetings. The submittal should also provide a detailed description of any requested material
needed from the City.
7. Consultant's estimated fee for the project, with a not -to -exceed amount. The cost estimates
shall reflect detailed projected man hours per the Scope of Services to be provided, including
the cost for attendance at meetings, mileage, and projected reproduction costs. This should be
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8. accompanied by a list of the hourly rates for each member of the project team, including
clerical, and expected subcontractor rates. Cost estimates shall also include contingencies.
9. Proposed work program to complete the project.
10. A statement that consultant agrees to execute the enclosed City -Consultant agreement and to
provide proof of insurance as required.
Selection Criteria
The following factors will be evaluated by the City during the selection process:
■ The degree to which the proposal achieves the objectives for the project.
■ The qualifications and experience of the lead consultant and subcontractors.
• The consultant's ability to successfully carry out the project.
• The consultants understanding of City and South Bay area housing issues.
■ Cost
■ Compliance with California Government Code Housing Element Law (and other applicable
laws).
• Completeness relative to submittal requirements.
Selection Process
All complete proposals received prior to the submission deadline will be reviewed for
consideration and interview. A final recommendation for the selection of consultant and contract
award will be made to the City Council.
Submittal
An original and two (2) copies of your proposal (facsimile copies of the proposals will not be
accepted) should be submitted to:
City of Hermosa Beach
Community Development Department
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA90254-3885
Attention: Director
Submittals must be received by: 5:30 P.M. on Monday, February 22, 2007
Should you need further information, please contact Ken Robertson, Senior Planner, at (310)
318-0242 or via email at krobertson@hermosabch.org.
Sincerely,
,tae Etameateld
Sol Blumenfeld, Director
Community Development Department
Anderson Development Company
PO Box 83746
Los Angeles CA 90083
Michael Anderson
Behnisch, Benisch & Partner
1517 Park Row
Venice CA 90291
ChristofJantzen
Brown/Meshul, Inc. .
11835 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90064-5001
Mark Brown
Civic Solutions, Inc.
31726 Rancho Viejo Road
San Juan Capistrano CA 92675
Elizabeth Crowe
Cotton Bridges Associates
800 East Colorado Blvd
Pasadena CA 91101-2103
Laura Stetson
Craig Lawson & Co., LLC
8758 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90034
Craig Lawson
D&J Municipal Services, Inc.
21680 Gateway Center Drive
Diamond Bar CA 91765
Daniel Alcayaga
EIP Associates
12301 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90025
Terri Vitar
Garcia, McCoy & Lee Consulting Group
500 North Brand Blvd
Glendale CA 91203
Jonathan Lonner
Gruen Associates
6330 San Vicente Blvd .
Los Angeles CA 91748
Elaine Carbrey
Huart Planning & Design Consultants
PO Box 2325
Avalon CA 90704-2325
Eric Huart
ICF International, Inc.
28202 Cabot Road
Laguna Niguel CA 92677
Scott Broten
Karen Warner Associates
882 N. Holliston Avenue
Pasadena CA 91104
Karen Warner
Kendall Planning & Design
2502 California Avenue
Santa Monica CA 90403
Alison Kendall
OJMR Architects
501 S. Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90036
Jay Reynolds
Rios Clementi Hale Studios
6824 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90038
Mark Rios
Sapphos Environmental, Inc.
133 Martin Alley
Pasadena CA 91105
Dev Vrat
Shawna Brekke-Read, City Planner
3909 Atlas Avenue
Oakland CA 94619
Shawna Brekke-Read
Shubin & Donaldson Architects, Inc.
3834 Willat Avenue
Culver City CA 90232
Russell Shubin
Syzygy Planning & Design
19134 San Jose Avenue
City of Industry CA 91748
Dino Juloya
The Keith Companies, Inc.
22690 Cactus Avenue
CA 92553-9024
Keith Butler
The Planning Center
1580 Metro Drive
Costa Mesa CA 92626
Pamela Fahy
Urban Planning & Design
422 Gerona Avenue
San Gabriel CA 91775
Colleen Doan
URS Corporation
911 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90017
Frank Wein
Veronica Tam and Associates
46 Alta Street
Arcadia CA 91006
Veronica Tam
Weston, Benshoof, Rochefort, Rubalcava,
and MacCuish LLP
333 South Hope Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
Linda Bernhardt
Willdan
13191 Crossroads Parkway North
Industry CA 91746-3497
Al Warot
Proposal to Provide Consulting Services
for the
City of Hermosa Beach
Housing Element Update
Submitted to:
City of Hermosa Beach
Community Development Department
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885
Attn: Sol Blumenfeld, Director
Submitted by: CONEXUS
13142 Rosalind Drive
North Tustin, CA 92705
Contact: John Douglas, AICP
Phone: 714-628-0464
Conexus.JHD@ca.rr.com
February 26, 2007
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City of Hermosa Bea Housing Element Proposal
Table of Contents
A. Project Understanding and Approach 1
B. Experience and Qualifications 3
C. Scope of Work 7
D. Schedule 15
E. Proposed Budget 17
Appendices
1. Resumes
2. Summary of Recent Housing Element Legislation
3. Common Housing Element Questions and Answers
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A. Project
Understanding and
_ Approach
Among the 187 cities and 6 counties in the SCAG
region, there is a considerable variety of
circumstances, from fast growing fringe areas
such as northern Los Angeles County and the
Inland Empire, to stable, built -out areas with no
room to grow. Hermosa Beach lies at the latter
extreme of this spectrum - the city's population
grew by less than 900 persons from 2000 to 2006,
but the housing stock actually decreased by 2
units during that period'. This apparent •
inconsistency was due to a slight increase in the
average household size from 1.95 to 2.04 persons
per unit. There is virtually no vacant land in the
city other than parks and school fields.
SCAG recently released its Draft Regional Housing
Needs Assessment, which provides new housing
needs for each jurisdiction in the region. Despite
its lack of vacant land, Hermosa Beach received
a preliminary need of 562 units, presumably based
on an assumption of residential demolitions and
construction of new replacement units at higher
density, or conversion of non-residential uses to
residential or mixed use. How jurisdictions
accommodate their "fair share" housing needs is
one of the most important components of the
Housing Element process, and is often the key to
obtaining "certification" from the state
Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD).
We expect this to be the most significant issue to
be resolved with the Housing Element update.
The critical factor is the City's inventory of sites for
new housing, and whether this inventory can
accommodate the RHNA need, particularly for
the very -low and low-income categories. The
state has established a "default density" for
metropolitan jurisdictions of at least 30 dwelling
units per acre to facilitate the production of lower-
cost housing. Since the Hermosa Beach Zoning
Code allows up to 33 units per acre in the R-3 and
R -P districts, the City should be able to
demonstrate compliance with this standard. The
question then will be whether there are sufficient
Source: California Department of Finance, E-5 Population and Housing Estimates for Cities,
Counties, and the State, 2001-2006
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sites with this zoning to accommodate the 240
VL/L units included in the RHNA. An analysis of the
City's land inventory will be conducted as part of
the update, and if sufficient capacity cannot be
identified, then policy options will be considered.
Such options could include up -zoning to R -31R -P,
rezoning from non-residential to residential or
mixed use, or creation of an overlay zone. Under
new state law2, if the Housing Element does not
demonstrate adequate sites to accommodate
the RHNA for VL and Low income categories, a
jurisdiction must adopt a program that provides
sufficient sites andallows multi -family
development on such sites "by right". A brief
summary of other recent changes to Housing
Element law is provided in Appendix 2.
Mr. Douglas has worked extensively with
management and staff at state HCD over the
past 25 years in resolving Housing Element issues to
help cities and counties obtain certification.
Appendix 3 contains several common questions
regarding new Housing Element law along with
answers and explanations developed through
several recent conversations with HCD staff.
HCD References
Linda Wheaton, Deputy Director (916) 327-2642
Melinda Coy (916) 445-5307
2 AB 2348 of 2004 (Govt. Code Sec. 65583.2{h])
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6. Experience and
Qualifications
CONEXUS is an urban and environmental planning
consulting firm founded and co -owned by Marie
E. Gilliam, AICP and John H. Douglas, AICP. Marie
and John formed the firm in 2004 after working
together for many years in both the public and
private sectors. Marie and John each bring more
than 30 years of diverse planning experience to
the firm, which has afforded them a broad and in-
depth knowledge in the areas of land use
planning and analysis, environmental planning
and CEQA documentation, housing policy and
implementation, demographic and market
analysis, development feasibility analysis,
entitlement processing, economic development,
public participation and conflict resolution.
John Douglas, AICP John Douglas, AICP is partner and co-founder of
Principal CONEXUS. His areas of practice include land use
and environmental planning, housing policy,
economic development, conflict resolution and
public participation. He has 32 years experience
in the planning field, including 15 years in local
public agency management. John was formerly
Chief of Advance Planning for the County of
Orange and Principal Planner/Environmental
Coordinator for the City of Newport Beach. Prior
to forming CONEXUS, John was Director of Planning
for Civic Solutions, Inc. and Senior Consultant with
The Planning Center where he supervised Housing
Element preparation from 1998 to 2001. He has
extensive experience working with governmental
agencies and the public on land use, housing and
environmental issues. John is also an experienced
meeting facilitator and has worked with numerous
committees and groups to develop consensus on
complex and controversial issues involving land
use, environmental planning, and affordable
housing. He is a lecturer in the Graduate Program
in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of
California, Irvine and a state -certified mediator.
Mr. Douglas will serve as Project Manager _ and
primary author of all Housing Element and CEQA
documents.
John Cuykendall John Cuykendall is Senior Associate with CONEXUS.
Senior Associate Mr. Cuykendall has over 13 years professional
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Proposal
planning experience in both the public and
private sectors. His responsibilities have included
managing highly complex projects, including
management and preparation of housing
elements, CEQA documents, grant writing,
general plan studies, specific plans, zoning
ordinances, and discretionary case processing.
John's background in local government has
provided him with a broad understanding of the
practical aspects of land use planning, policy
development and implementation. Prior to joining
CONEXUS, John was Senior Project Manager with
Civic Solutions, Inc. and Project Manager for the
County of Santa Barbara's Planning and
Development Department. Mr. Cuykendall was
the project. manager responsible for the 2003
update to the Santa Barbara County Housing
Element. A strategic plan was developed to
address housing need, particularly for the local
workforce, and is now being implemented in the
Action Phase.
Mr. Cuykendall will assist in data collection,
analysis, and preparation of portions of the
Housing Element update.
Victories Basolo, Ph.D. Victoria Basolo, Ph.D is Associate Professor of
Senior Advisor Urban and Regional Planning at the University of
California, Irvine and Senior Advisor to CONEXUS.
Dr. Basolo's research includes individual and
collective decision making about housing and
economic/community development. She is
particularly interested in the formulation and
implementation of housing and economic/
community development policies within the
context of intergovernmental relations. She has
also worked as a public agency staff planner for
city and county housing and redevelopment
agencies. She holds a Master of Urban and
Regional Planning from Cal Poly Pomona and a
Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning from the
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Representative Housing Mr. Douglas has managed or participated in
Element Experience approximately 20 Housing Element projects since
1981 as both planning department staff and as a
consultant. From 1977 to 1981 he worked as a real
estate market analyst for Great Western Savings,
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and conducted housing development feasibility_
studies throughout California. Notable examples
of his accomplishments are described below.
Ea Santa Barbara County Housing Element and
Action Phase - Mr. Cuykendall was Project
Manager for the Santa Barbara County Housing
Element update, and Mr. Douglas is currently
assisting the County with its Housing Element
Action Phase. Responsibilities include
facilitating public workshops and hearings,
serving as Environmental Coordinator to
oversee the EIR process to evaluate proposed
implementation policies and affordable
housing candidate sites, and advising County
staff on Housing Element requirements. The
element has received conditional certification.
(Contact: David Matson, Project Manager 805-
568-2068)
E City of Upland Housing Element Update - Mr.
Douglas was Project Manager and principal
author of the City of Upland's 2000 Housing
Element update. As part of this effort he
facilitated a series of workshops with a
Technical Advisory Committee to develop
policy recommendations and implementation
programs. The element was certified by HCD.
(Contact: Sylvia Scharf, Planning Manager 909-
931-4140)
Ea Nevada County Housing Element Update - Mr.
Douglas assisted Nevada County in preparing
its 2003 Housing Element and serve as advisor to
County staff for the update. The element was
certified by HCD. (Contact: Mark Tomich,
Planning Director 714-966-9220)
Orange County Housing Element Update - Mr.
Douglas managed the 2000 Housing Element
update and served as lead facilitator for a
series of meetings with an advisory committee
comprised of major landowners, builders,
housing advocates, environmentalists and
business groups. The element received
certification by the state Department of
Housing and Community Development. He
subsequently was retained by the County to
develop affordable housing implementation
guidelines for infill locations. The element was
certified by HCD. (Contact: Ron Tippets, Project
Manager 714-834-5394)
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® Riverside County Integrated Project - The RCIP is
a nationally -recognized model for
comprehensive planning that involves an
integrated approach to land use, habitat
conservation and transportation planning.
Riverside County is the second largest county in
California with a land area similar to the state of
New Jersey. Mr. Douglas served as a senior
advisor to the General Plan team and project
manager for the Housing Element effort. As
part of this project he facilitated over 20
workshops with a Technical Advisory
Committee, stakeholders and the general
public, and was principal author of the
element. The element was certified by HCD.
(Contact: Jerry Jolliffe, Administrative Manager
909-955-3161)
In addition to these projects, Mr. Douglas
supervised the preparation of Housing Elements
for the following jurisdictions.
o City of Chula Vista
o City of Dana Point
o City of Fontana
o City of Fountain Valley
a City of Industry
o City of La Quinta
o City of Lake Elsinore
o City of Palm Springs
o City of Perris
o City of Santa Ana
o City of Stanton
o City of Tustin
o City of Westminster
o County of San Bernardino
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C. Scope of Work The following section outlines the specific tasks to
be accomplished.
Task 1
ProJecf lnifiafion
Task 2
Public Participation
Program
Following authorization to proceed, the first step
will be to meet with City staff to review the work
program and make any necessary refinements.
Data needs and the respective responsibilities of
City staff and the consultant team will be clarified.
It is assumed that the City will provide us with an
electronic data file of the current Housing Element
and related documents upon commencement of
. the project.
Products
+ 1 kick-off meeting with City staff (on-site)
+ Refined work program (as appropriate)
State Housing Element law3 requires a proactive
effort to involve interested persons and groups in
the preparation of Housing Elements. We believe
that including the public and decision -makers in
the development of housing policies and
programs from the beginning will enhance the
likelihood that the final product will receive broad
support, and thereby maximize the chances of
successful implementation. Although the Housing
Element was adopted only a few years ago,
several noteworthy changes to state law have
occurred since that time (see Appendix 2), which
could affect the City's policies and programs.
This scope of work assumes that a public
notification list will be prepared in consultation
with City staff, and that notices will be mailed at
the outset of the process and prior to each public
workshop or hearing. The following public
participation activities are anticipated. As part of
Task 1, these activities will be confirmed or refined
with City staff. If desired, additional workshops or
meetings can be included on a time -and -
materials basis.
3 Cal.Govt. Code Sec. 65583(0) (6)
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IRousing Element Proposal
Housing. Element
Interest List and Notice
Introductory Joint
Planning Commission/
City Council
Study Session
Planning Commission
and City Council
Hearings
CONEXUS will prepare a 1 -page informational
notice of the pending Housing Element update to
be mailed to the City's interest list. The notice will
describe the anticipated process, schedule and
opportunities for public involvement. The mailing
list will be prepared by CONEXUS based on the
City's existing public notice list. A copy of this
notice and distribution list will be included in an
Appendix to the Housing Element describing
public participation activities.
Products
Preparation of the Housing Element Interest
List
Preparation and mailing of 1 Housing
Element update notice
CONEXUS will conduct an introductory study session
with the Planning Commission, City Council and
staff to review the existing Housing Element,
current legal requirements, and anticipated issues
in the update process. A powerpoint slide
presentation will be prepared to illustrate key
points, and may be posted on the City's website
for public information.
Products
Participation in 1 Joint Planning
Commission/City Council study session,
including slide presentation
Preparation and distribution of public
notice and newspaper notice
Upon completion of the Preliminary Draft Housing
Element, public hearings will be held by the
Planning Commission and City Council. Following
Council approval, the draft element will be
submitted to State HCD for review as required by
state law. If substantive changes to the draft
element are required in response to HCD
comments, additional public hearings may be
necessary prior to final adoption of the Housing
Element. CONEXUS will prepare draft public
notices, newspaper notices, staff repots,
resolutions and ordinances for City review.
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Task 3
Technical Data
Collection and Analysis
Products
► 1 Planning Commission public hearing (prior
to HCD submittal)
+ 2 City Council public hearings (1 prior to
HCD submittal and 1 adoption hearing
following HCD review)
Draft staff reports, resolutions and
ordinances (1 electronic file for each)
+ Preparation and distribution of required
public notices and newspaper notices
(If requested by the City, the Project Manager
will attend additional hearings on a time -and -
materials basis.)
The data collection and analysis effort will include
all of the items required by California Government
Code Section 65583(a) and Department of
Housing and Community Development guidelines,
and includes:
• Analysis of population and employment
trends and existing and projected housing
needs for all income levels.
® Analysis of household characteristics
including level of payment compared to
ability to pay, and housing characteristics,
including overcrowding and housing stock
conditions.
• Analysis of special housing needs.
• Land inventory/site analysis and an
evaluation of the relationship of zoning and
public facilities to serve these sites.
• Analysis of governmental and non-
governmental constraints.
• Analysis of opportunities for energy
conservation.
• Analysis of "at -risk" assisted housing
developments.
ee Evaluation of the appropriateness and
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Task 4
Draft Housing Element
Preparation
effectiveness of the City's current housing
policies and programs, and progress in
implementation.
On the basis of the foregoing analysis, Conexus
will update the relevant portions of the Housing
Element as appropriate. The findings from this
analysis will play a major role in framing policy
issues. Based on our discussions with City staff and
review of SCAG's Draft RHNA, we anticipate a key
issue to be the affordability of in -fill and
replacement housing. Over 40% of the City's
RHNA allocation of 562 new housing units is
assigned to the Very Low and Low income
categories, which is extremely challenging,
especially in coastal communities.
It is assumed that City staff will provide the
information needed to prepare the analysis of
progress in implementing the current Housing
Element. This information would include building
permits/occupancy permits by type (i.e., single-
family, condo, multi -family, mixed use projects,
second units), demolitions, units rehabilitated or
preserved, relevant General Plan or code
amendments, etc. Upon commencement of the
project, CONEXUS will provide the City with a list. of
data needs and a template to use in compiling
this information.
Products
Data and analysis for inclusion in the Draft
Housing Element
A preliminary draft Housing Element will be
prepared incorporating the technical data and
analysis from the previous task, as well as updated
goals, policies, quantified objectives, and
implementation programs describing the City's
housing strategy for the 2008 - 2014 planning
period. Policies and programs will be based on
the review of the . City's progress in implementing
the current element and where appropriate,
refinements will be recommended. The
preliminary draft element will be submitted to the
City for review, and revisions will be made based
on City comments. It is assumed that all City
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Task 5
CEQA Documentation
comments will be consolidated into one
package, and one round of revisions is budgeted.
A Public Review Draft Housing Element will then
be prepared incorporating City comments.
A consistency evaluation of any new or revised
Housing Element policies will be conducted to
identify any areas where the draft element would
conflict with other portions of the General Plan,
the Zoning Ordinance or Subdivision Code. (It is
assumed that the current Housing Element is
consistent with these codes and other elements of
the General Plan, and the consistency evaluation
will be limited to policy changes contained in the
new Housing Element.) A consistency matrix will
be prepared summarizing the results of the
consistency analysis.
Following review by HCD (see Task 6), a proposed
final Housing Element will be prepared for
adoption by the City Council.
Products
+ Preliminary Draft Housing Element (1 hard
copy + electronic file)
► Draft Housing Element ( 1 hard copy +
electronic file)
'► Consistency evaluation matrix
+ Final Housing Element (1 hard copy +
electronic file)
CONEXUS will prepare an Initial Study for the Draft
Housing Element in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act. A Preliminary IS/ND will
be submitted to City staff for review, and a Public
Review Draft IS/ND will be prepared incorporating
Staff comments. One round of review and
revisions is budgeted. It is assumed that the Initial
Study will support the preparation of a Negative
Declaration. If the Initial Study finds that
significant impacts could occur, an EIR would be
required and a revision to this scope and budget
will be negotiated.
CONEXUS will distribute the Public Review IS/ND for
public comment, and after the close of the
comment period we will prepare draft responses
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to comments for City review. Final responses to
comments and revisions to the IS/ND (if necessary)
will then be prepared incorporating staff
comments.
The budget . assumes that CONEXUS will handle
distribution and filing of the IS/ND and Notice of
Determination with the appropriate agencies and
interested parties and the City will be responsible
for any filing fees.
(Note: Recent changes in state law may limit the
City's ability to conduct CEQA review of "by right"
multi -family housing approvals on sites that are
rezoned to accommodate the VL/L needs
identified in the RHNA. As a result, "project -leve!"
CEQA review may be required for Housing
Element implementation actions. This proposal
assumes CEQA review of the Housing Element only
- if subsequent CEQA documentation is required
for implementation actions, it can be provided as
an additional product with a supplemental
budget.)
Products
Preliminary Draft Initial Study/Negative
Declaration (1 copy + electronic file)
Public Review Draft Initial Study/Negative
Declaration (25 copies + electronic file)
+ Notice of Availability of the IS/ND
Preliminary Responses to Comments (1
copy + electronic file)
+ Final Responses to Comments (1 copy)
Final Adopted 1S/ND (1 copy + electronic
file)
After the draft Housing Element is approved by
the City Council it will be submitted to the
California Department of Housing and Community
Development (HCD) for review. HCD's comments
will be analyzed, and CONEXUS will work with the
City to revise the element, if necessary, to address
the state's concerns. Our experience preparing
Housing Elements in many other jurisdictions over
the past 25 years has provided us witha good
working relationship with HCD's senior staff and a
thorough understanding of what is required in
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Task 7
Project Management
order to receive Housing Element certification.
Appendix 3 contains insights gleaned from Mr.
Douglas's recent conversations with HCD staff
regarding their interpretation of recent changes
to state Housing Element law. The budget
assumes a total of 20 hours for this task. If HCD
comments are extensive and require a higher
level of effort, the additional work will be done on
a time -and -materials basis.
Products
# 1 on-site meeting to review HCD comments
with City staff
► 2 conference calls with HCD
'► Housing Element revisions
The CONEXUS Project Manager will maintain regular
contact with City staff to ensure a smooth working
relationship and successful completion of the
project. It is assumed that most coordination will
occur via telephone and e-mail. Two on-site
meetings are budgeted as described in Tasks 1
and 6.
Products
+ Regular informal progress reports with City
staff via telephone and/or e-mail
• One on-site kickoff meeting with City staff
(Task 1)
► One on-site meeting to review HCD
comments (Task 6)
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D. Schedule
April 2007
April -July 2007
June 2007
July -October 2007
September 2007
October 2007
October -November 2007
November 2007
December 2007
December 2007
December 2007
February 2008
February -April 2008
May 2008
May 2008
The following schedule is anticipated for the
Housing Element update. Under state law, the
next Housing Element revision must be adopted
no later than June 30, 2008.
Commence work
Data collection and analysis
Final RHNA adopted by SCAG
Prepare Preliminary Draft Housing Element
Planning Commission/City Council study session
Submit Preliminary Draft Element to staff for review
Staff review and revisions
Planning Commission hearing
City. Council hearing - authorization to submit Draft
Housing Element to HCD
Publish 1S/ND for 30 -day public review
Submit Draft Element to HCD (60 -day review)
HCD comments due
Prepare revisions per HCD comments
City Council review/adoption of Housing Element
Submit adopted element to HCD
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E. Proposed Budget
1
Project Initiation
8
4
12
$1,320
2
Public Participation
-Interest list & notice
1
4
5
-PC/CC Study Session presentation
8
8
-PC and Council Public Hearings (3)
24
24
-Staff reports/resolutions/public notices
24
24
3
Data Collection and Analysis
10
40
50
4
Housing Element Preparation
32
32
12
76
-Consistency Evaluation
4
4
8
5
6
7
CEQA Documentation
2
16
18
Coordination with State HCD
20
20
Project Management
20
20
Total Labor
Hourly Rate
Reimbursable Expenses
GRAND TOTAL BUDGET
153
100
12
265
$480
$960
$2,880
$2,880
$4,800
$7,320
$840
$1,680
$2,400
$2,400
$27,960
120
90
50
(See table below)
$850
$28,810
JD = John Douglas, Project Manager
JC = John Cuykendall, Sr. Associate
WP = Word Processing
jna
Se's
Travel/mileage
Printing/graphics
Postagetdeliveries
Total
$250
$500
$100
$850
NOTE: This budget is an estimate based on the assumptions outlined in the scope
of work and is subject to refinement in consultation with City staff.
Reimbursable expenses are estimated based on the anticipated level of effort,
and the City will only be billed for actual costs incurred.
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RESUMES
Housing Element Proposal
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John H. Douglas, AICP
Principal
Qualifications Mr. Douglas has over 32 years experience in the planning field, including
15 years of management -level positions in city and county planning
agencies. John manages the firm's practice in general plans, housing
elements, CEQA/NEPA documents, demographic analysis, public
outreach programs and conflict resolution. Prior to forming CONEXUS, he
was Director of Planning for Civic Solutions, Inc. (2001-2004) and senior
consultant with The Planning Center where he supervised Housing
Element projects from 1998-2001. From 1991-1998 John served as
Principal Planner for the City of Newport Beach where his duties included
advance planning, economic development, annexations, CDBG
administration, managing the entitlement and CEQA review process,
and coordination with the California Coastal Commission on permitting
issues. From 1981-1991 he was employed at the Orange County
Environmental Management Agency where he supervised staff in the
areas of advance planning, demographic forecasting, housing, CEQA
compliance and entitlement processing. From 1977-1981 he was a
housing market analyst for a private consulting firm. His planning
experience began in 1974 with the City of Fresno.
Highlights of John's extensive background in local government has given him a broad
Experience understanding of the practical aspects of planning. He has managed
numerous General Plan projects, Housing Elements, zoning code
amendments, ELRs, and entitlement processes for both private and public
projects. His special area of expertise is public outreach, meeting
facilitation and consensus building strategies, and he holds a certificate
in Conflict Management from the University of California, Irvine. He is a
state -certified mediator and has considerable experience in working with
groups and committees to find common ground on complex and
controversial issues. He is a lecturer in the graduate program in Urban
and Regional Planning at the University of California, Irvine and a
frequent speaker at professional conferences on techniques for effective
public participation and conflict management.
Education • B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, Geography
► Graduate Studies, San Diego State University, City Planning
► Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution, UCI
Professional + Lecturer, Graduate Program in Urban & Regional Planning, UCI
Affiliations + American Institute of Certified Planners
• Charter Member, American Planning Association
► Southern California Mediation Association
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John T. Cuykendall
Senior Associate
Qualifications John Cuykendall is a Senior Associate with CONEXUS. Mr. Cuykendall has
over 13 years professional planning experience in both the public and
private sectors. He has extensive experience managing highly
complex and complicated projects, including \management and
preparation of CEQA documents, grant writing, general plan studies,
specific plans, zoning ordinances, discretionary case processing, and
land use planning and housing policy development. Prior to joining
CONEXUS, Mr. Cuykendall was Senior Project Manager with Civic
Solutions, Inc. and Project Manager for the County of Santa Barbara's
Planning and Development Department.
Highlights of * City of Orange, East Orange EIR
Experience As project manager for the City of Orange, responsible for
managing the preparation of an environmental impact report for a
7,000 -acre, 4,100 -unit residential development project located in
the City of Orange Sphere of Influence. Responsibilities included
overseeing processing of tentative tract maps associated with the
project. Required close coordination with applicant, City staff, and
over 20 separate consultants working on the project as well as
community representatives.
Orcutt Community Plan, County of Santa Barbara, CA
Mr. Cuykendall was the project manager responsible for amending
and implementing the Orcutt Community Plan for the
unincorporated area of Orcutt located south of the City of Santa
Maria. As the project manager responsible for preparing policy
amendments to the Orcuft Community Plan, key water,
wastewater, and transportation policies were added and
amended to address impacts of future development.
Responsibilities included preparing new innovative water policies
that were adopted to address both groundwater and state water
resources.
' Project Manager, 2003 Housing Element Update, Santa Barbara
County
Established dose working relationships with local and state
agencies, including SBCAG, State HCD, UCSB, cities, and other
County departments. Managed preparation of CEQA documents.
Developed a strategic plan for addressing the housing need,
particularly for affordable workforce housing. Prepared
demographic trend analysis and needs assessment, budgets and
work programs, supervised and trained staff, prepared policies,
ordinances and resolutions, prepared presentations for decision-
making bodies and public interest groups, and managed
consultant contracts.
Education University of California at Santa Barbara
BA, Mathematics/Economics, 1991.
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San Francisco State University, San Francisco CA
Wildland Studies Program, Resource Management emphasis, 1993
University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara CA
40+ post bachelor / graduate course units (urban planning
emphasis), 1993
University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles CA
Extension program, seminars/workshops in Financing and Benefit
Assessment Districts, Development Impact Fees, Subdivision Map
Act and CEQA, 1994-2002
National Development Council, New York; NY
Housing and Economic Development Finance
Multi -Family Housing Development Finance, February 2002
Professionals + American Planning Association
Affiliations ► Co -Vice Director of Programs, Orange County APA Chapter (2004)
Co -Chair Awards Program, Orange County APA Chapter (2004)
Member, Housing Advisory Committee - Workforce Housing Sub -
Committee, Santa Barbara County (2004)
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APPENDIX 2
SUMMARY OF RECENT HOUSING ELEMENT LEGISLATION
AB 2511 (Jones)
Makes additional changes to anti -NIMBY law and other affordable housing statutes .
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bil€/asm/ab 2501-2550/ab 2511 bill 20060930 chaptered.pdf
AB 2634 (Lieber)
Requires the analysis of population and projected housing needs for all income levels to
include extremely low income households (30% or Tess of countywide median) as
identified by the COG as part of the low income needs number
httb://www.leainfo.ca.aov/pub/bill/asm/ab 2601-2650/ab 2634 bill 20060930 chaptered.pdf
AB 1233 (Jones)
Requires that any portion of a local government's share of regional housing need that is
not accommodated in the land inventory during one planning period must be carried
forward to the next round of fair -share housing allocations. A city or county would be
required to zone land to provide for the fair -share that gets carried forward within the first
year of the new planning period.
http://wwwieainfo.ca.gov/pub/billLasm/ab 1201-1250/ab 1233 bill 20051006 chaptered.adf
SB 575 (Torlakson)
Strengthens anti -NIMBY law relating to affordable housing projects and prevents cities
and counties from rejecting or conditionally approving a project unless the jurisdiction
has met its fair -share housing needs for the planning period.
http://www.ledinfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/sen/sb 0551-0600/sb 575 bill 20051006 chaptered.pdf
AB 2158 (Lowenthal)
Makes changes in the methodology for allocating the RHNA and in the rules for
transferring RHNA between cities and counties. This bill includes the "2158 Factors" that
may be used to support requests for reduction in a jurisdiction's RHNA. A COG may
request the use of population and household forecast assumptions used in the regional
transportation plan. SCAG is the first COG to use this new provision in State Law.
(65584.02)
httr://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/03-04/bill/asm/ab 2151-2200/ab 2158 bill 20040922 chaatered.rdf
AB 2348 (Mullin)
Amends State housing element law to clarify the land inventory requirements related to
RHNA fair share goals and to provide greater residential development certainty.
Includes an assumed density of at least 30 du/ac for lower-income housing for most
jurisdictions in the SCAG region. The bill also requires that when the land inventory does
not demonstrate an adequate supply of land for housing at all income levels, sufficient
land must be rezoned to accommodate 100% of the shortfall and multi -family housing
must be permitted "by right."
http://www.leginfo.ca.aov/pub/03-04/bil€/asm/ab 2301-2350/ab 2348 bill 20040923 chabtered.rdf
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Housing Element Questions & Answers
If a jurisdiction rezones landfor multi -family use to meet the RHNA
requirement prior to the Housing Element due date (July 2008), must it
allow "by right" development?
A: "By right" development is not required if the jurisdiction provides
sufficient land (such as through rezoning) prior to adoption of the new
Housing Element. The key factor is whether the rezoning is required as a
follow-up action program in response to an insufficient land inventory
compared to the RHNA.
2. How are SROs treated for purposes of the RHNA, land inventory and units
produced? College dorms? Farmworker housing?
A: HCD uses the U.S. Census Bureau definition of "housing unit" for
purposes of the RHNA and Housing Elements. The Census Bureau defines
"Housing unit" as "A house, an apartment, a mobile home or trailer, a
group of rooms, or a single room occupied as separate living quarters, or
if vacant, intended for occupancy as separate living quarters. Separate
living quarters are those in which the occupants live separately from any
other individuals in the building and which have direct access from
outside the building or through a common hall." Accordingly, SROs may
qualify as housing units if they are occupied as separate living quarters
(e.g., private bathrooms and kitchen facilities). Dorm units with shared
bathrooms and cafeterias are not considered housing units.
3. If some or all of a jurisdiction's vacant land is encumbered by a legally
binding development agreement that extends through the entire
planning period, can that justify a land inventory that does not meet the
RHNA? Is there a different set of rules for new cities that "inherited"
development agreements from the County.
A: Development agreements do not justify any waiver or reduction in
jurisdictions' responsibilities to ensure a sufficient land inventory. if
potential housing sites are encumbered by development agreements that
impede the production of lower-income housing, jurisdictions must find
other ways to make sufficient sites available for all income levels (e.g.,
second units, rezoning of commercial sites, redevelopment, etc.).
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4. How much land inventory "credit" may be taken for potential 2nd units?
A: If a jurisdiction claims that a portion of its land inventory will be met by
second units, HCD will first look to the Housing Element's analysis of the
previous planning period to see how many second units were produced.
If the jurisdiction claims that second unit production will be greater in the
new planning period, the Housing Element must provide an analysis
demonstrating why the increase is anticipated. 'Such an analysis would
include such things as by -right permit processing, incentives, and market
demand.
5. In the Q & A (#40) and also the 6/9/05 memo on AB 2348, it states that in
suburban and metropolitan jurisdictions zoningmust allow at least 20 units
per acre, but Appendix I of the 6/9/05 memo lists most jurisdictions in
Orange County as having a minimum 30 du/ac. Can you please clarify
whether the required density is 20 or 30 du/ac for the larger cities in
Orange County?
A: Jurisdictions should use the same methodology in the site analysis/
land inventory as they do in an action program to provide additional sites,
if necessary. In metropolitan jurisdictions, the "default density" for lower-
income housing is at least 30 du/ac. If zoning allows at least 30 du/ac,
then HCD will not question the validity of this assumption for purposes of
calculating the land inventory. However, jurisdictions may use a density
lower than 30 du/ac in the sites inventory if the Housing Element includes
an analysis demonstrating that lower-income units are feasible at that
density. The analysis would include examples of recent affordable
projects that were successfully completed at the lower density. If an
action program to provide additional sites is required due to an insufficient
land inventory, then the density standards in the program should use the
same methodology as the land inventory. 20 du/ac is the statutory
minimum density that will be accepted in a rezoning program for lower-
income units, however, and the program must allow development "by
right". While density is an important component of the land inventory,
other steps are also required in the analysis, including availability of
infrastructure, site constraints (e.g., environmental conditions), and any
other factors that could present an obstacle to development during the
planning period.
6. If zoning allows at least 30+ du/ac, will that support an assumption that
the land qualifies as meeting the VL/Low land inventory even if there is no
required affordability component, and the units are expected to be
market rate? (e.g., "luxury" mid -rise or hi -rise apartments)
A: HCD will accept the 30 du/ac minimum default density for the land
inventory and an affordability component is not required. However, if the
affordability level of a 30+ du/ac project has been determined (such as
for projects already built or with a site-specific approval) then the land
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inventory should use the actual (or estimated) affordability categories
rather than assume that all of the units will be lower-income.
7. Can density bonus law be included in the evaluation of land inventory
and the "default" density provisions of AB 2348? (e.g., if the default
density for lower income housing is 30 du/ac, would base zoning at 22-25
du/ac be sufficient under the assumption that a density bonus to 30+
du/ac would be approved for affordable projects?)
A: No, an assumed density bonus cannot be used to achieve the default
density. The base zoning density must be used for the land inventory
analysis..
8. If a jurisdiction has insufficient vacant residential land to accommodate its
RHNA, what limitations would HCD place on affordable housing or mixed-
use overlay zones to meet the shortfall? The Q & A (#40) states that at
least 50% of the lower income need must be accommodated on sites
zoned exclusively for residential use. Are there any other limitations HCD
would impose on overlay or mixed-use zones?
A: If a program is required to provide additional sites due to a shortfall in
the land inventory, HCD would consider several factors in evaluating the
appropriateness of the program. Such factors could include incentives or
other measures the program includes to facilitate affordable development
on the sites; monitoring provisions included to inform the jurisdiction as to
whether the program is working as intended; corrective measures built
into the program to allow adjustments if the expected results are not
achieved, etc.
Note: This paper reflects the opinions of CONEXUS, and is not an official publication of the California
Department of Housing and Community Development. While it is based on the personal
conversations of the author with NCD staff in February 2007, any errors or omissions are solely the
responsibility of the author and not HCD. It should not be considered to be legal advice. Specific
concerns regarding the legal adequacy of your Housing Element should be referred to your City
Attorney or County Counsel.
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the
Hermosa Beach City Council -
CONTINUED FROM THE APRIL 24, 2007 MEETING
April 19, 2007
.-/1/07
Regular Meeting of
May 8, 2007
SUBJECT: APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MODIFICATION OF A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR ON -SALE ALCOHOL IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT,
AND REVOCATION OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT AND OUTSIDE DINING FOR CLUB 705, 705 PIER AVENUE,
HERMOSA BEACH
APPELLANT: CLUB 705
Planning Commission Recommendation:
To sustain the Commission's decision to modify the conditions of the Conditional Use Permit for the
restaurant, and to revoke the approvals for live entertainment and outside dining, as set forth in the
attached resolution.
Background & Analysis:
At its regular meeting of April 24, 2007, the City Council engaged in extensive deliberation of the
proposed conditions of approval to modify Club 705's Conditional Use Permit, in light of the testimony
received during the public hearing on April 10, 2007. The April 10 and 24 staff reports and
accompanying attachments are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full. At the
conclusion of its discussion, the Council directed staff to modify the proposed conditions in accordance
with its directives, to return with a new version of the conditions at this meeting and to publish notice
that the public hearing would be re -opened so that the business owner and otherinterested persons could
testify regarding the proposed conditions. The Council also directed the business owner to submit a new
floor plan reflecting its discussion.
A revised resolution incorporating the Council's April 24 deliberations is attached for Council's review
and consideration, and the newly drafted conditions are set forth below in this report. The draft
resolution contains findings, supported by evidence in the record, that the business has operated contrary
both to various provisions of the Municipal Code and to the conditions of approval in the governing
CUPS, thereby justifying modification. The new conditions endeavor to balance the competing
considerations that were articulated during the public hearing and to provide assurance that the problems
caused by the business, especially its virtual conversion into a nightclub in the past, will not recur.
The proposed revised conditions are shown underlined as follows:
1. Permitted use.
1.1. The business shall be operated as a bona fide restaurant: The kitchen shall be equipped
to prepare food from its component ingredients; whenever the restaurant is open it shall offer a full-
service lunch and/or dinner menu; food service from the menu shall be available all hours that the
establishment is open for business.
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1.2. Live entertainment incidental to food service is permitted. This may include dancing to
amplified music (with or without a disk jockey); live musical performance; and live performances of
other kinds. Only one dance floor and one stage for live performance is permitted, consistent in size and
location with the approved floor plan, as well as a piano in the location indicated in the approved floor
plan. Live entertainment and dancing shall be "incidental" in the sense that it serves to entertain
customers who are in the premises for the purpose of dining and with the exception of the pianist,
entertainment shall be limited to the easterly third of the restaurant as shown in the approved floor plan.
The dining areas in the westerly portion of the restaurant shall not contain televisions.
1.3. Alcohol may be served for on -premises consumption in a manner consistent with the
license issued by the Alcohol Beverage Commission.
1.4. Admission shall not be charged for entrance into the business nor shall drink minimums
of any kind be imposed at any time.
1.5. Entry into the business shall not be limited to persons 21 years of age or older.
II. Floor plan.
2.1. The furniture and interior improvements within the business premises shall conform to
the floor plan attached as Exhibit A. Tables and chairs shall be conventional dining height and size (i.e.
not bar height or cocktail table size). The area devoted to entertainment staging and dancing shall be as
delineated in the floor plan. Other than trivial or insignificant deviations in the placement or
arrangement of furniture, no change whatsoever shall be made to the interior of the premises that is
inconsistent with the approved floor plan absent approval by the Planning Commission by way of a
modification to this Conditional Use Permit. A fully dimensioned floor plan consistent with the
requirements of this condition prepared by the business is attached as Exhibit A. To the extent that the
current configuration of the restaurant does not conform to the requirements of this condition, the
restaurant shall be re -configured to conform to these requirements by not later than July 8, 2007. Should
the permittee fail to meet this deadline, a public hearing shall immediately be scheduled before the City
Council to consider revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
2.2. Under no circumstances shall furniture or other interior/exterior improvements be
rearranged to accommodate more dancing, more entertainment or greater occupancy absent approval of
the Planning Commission as prescribed in paragraph 2.1.
2.3. After 10:00 p.m. every night of the week, the exterior access at the northwest side of the
restaurant into the garage shall be used for egress from the restaurant only, and the permittee shall install
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appropriate signage restricting that door to egress only. The north parking area (garage) shall be used
exclusively for vehicular parking and no other purpose.
2.4. Occupancy shall not exceed the permitted occupant load as prescribed bythe Building
Code, based on the floor plan shown in Exhibit A and review and approval of a code complying seating
plan. An approved occupant load sign shall be posted in the business as directed by the Fire
Department. Any single occupancy violation in excess of ten percent (10%) or repeated lesser violations
of occupant load shall result in the immediate scheduling of a hearing before the Planning Commission
to consider modification or revocation of this Conditional Use Permit.
2.5 The outdoor paved area between the restaurant and public sidewalk on Pier Avenue shall
not be included as part of the plan for the restaurant, and shall not be used for outdoor dining. No food
or beverage service or other customer use is permitted in this area.
2.6. Vehicles exiting the parking garage after 10:00 p.m: every night of the week shall exit
onto Ardmore Avenue to the left (southbound) only. The permittee shall install signs to the satisfaction
of the Director in the garage alerting motorists to this requirement.
111. Operating hours.
3.1. The hours of operation for all operations of the restaurant, including the lounge/bar areas,
shall be limited to between 7:00 A.M. and 12:00 Midnight Sunday through Thursday and 7:00 A.M. and
2:00 A.M. Friday and Saturday. All customers shall vacate the premises by not later than the required
closing times and the doors shall be locked.
3.2. The enclosed outdoor patios shall be equipped with standard dining tables and chairs and
provided food and beverage service during hours the restaurant is open for business. There shall be no
amplified music, televisions or speakers within these outdoor patios.
IV. Noise attenuation.
4.1. The peiiiiittee shall implement the noise control recommendation in the acoustical study
dated April 17, 2007, and attached hereto as Exhibit B, to the satisfaction of the City pursuant to the
schedule attached hereto as Exhibit C.
4.2. In no event shall continuous, sustained or repeated noise from the business be audible at
the property line of any residential premises at any time.
4.3. The business shall comply in all other respects with Municipal Code Chapter 8.24 (Noise
Control), and noise from the premises shall not constitute a public nuisance.
4.4. The business shall install an audio control system using an outboard pre -amplifier that is
locked in an enclosure accessible only to business management. The volume of amplified entertainment
in the restaurant shall not exceed 95d13A.
4.5. The business shall install a sign on the exit door leading into the garage with lettering not
smaller than four (4) inches in height asking patrons to exit the premises and the garage quietly out of
respect for the residential neighbors. The sign shall read substantially as follows: "PLEASE LEAVE
THE RESTAURANT AND OUR GARAGE QUIETLY. THANK YOU."
V. Trash storage and collection.
5.1. The refuse containers/bins utilized by the business shall be secured and locked daily a
such that they are not susceptible to illegal scavenging.
5.2. Every night at closing, the pennittee shall collect trash from the sidewalk and landscape
areas adjoining the front of the premises (from Valley Drive to and including the stairway leading up to
the Plaza Hermosa parking lot), along.Valley Drive (from Pier Avenue northerly to the entrance to the
parking garage) and within the parking garage.
5.3. The exterior of the premises shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner and free of
graffiti at all times.
5.4 The permittee shall at all times be in compliance with applicable requirements of the
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and permits issued thereunder.
VI. Nuisance avoidance and patron behavior
6.1. The business shall not operate in a manner that adversely effects or interferes with the
comfortable enjoyment of neighboring residential and commercial property.
6.2. The business shall employ adequate staffing and management/supervision to prevent
serving underage persons, over -serving alcohol, and loitering, unruliness and boisterous behavior by
patrons both inside and outside in the immediate area of the premises.
6.3. A security and lighting plan for the entire premises shall be submitted for review and
approval of the Police Chief and shall be implemented on site.
6.4. If the Police Chief determines that there are a disproportionate number of police calls to
the business due to the disorderly or disruptive behavior of patrons and the inability or refusal of the
business to manage its patrons, the Chief shall so notify the Director of Community Development, who
shall forthwith schedule a public hearing before the Planning Commission to consider modification or
revocation of this Conditional Use Permit.
VII. Miscellaneous conditions
7.1. The operations of the business shall be reviewed by the City Council at a public hearing
scheduled for January 8, 2008 to verify conformance with the conditions of approval and requirements
of this Conditional Use Permit. The City Council may on its own motion accelerate the date of this
review hearing.
7.2. The permittee shall comply with all ordinances, regulations and laws applicable to a
business of this kind in effect as of the date hereof or hereafter adopted.
7.3. In addition to any other remedy available at law, in equity or as provided in the
Municipal Code, any: (i) significant or material violation, or (ii) any repeated, continuous or sustained
violation of any condition of approval of this Conditional Use Permit shall constitute cause for
revocation of this Permit. The permittee shall be required to reimburse the City fully for its costs and
expenses, including but not limited to attorney's fees, in undertaking any such corrective action.
Reimbursement of enforcement costs shall constitute a civil debt and may be collected by any means
permitted by law. In the event that violations of this permit occur, the City shall refrain from issuing
further permits, licenses or other approvals until such violation has been fully remedied.
7.4. The provisions of this Conditional Use Permit shall take effect immediately upon adoption
by the City Council. This Conditional Use Permit shall supersede and replace all previous Conditional Use
Permits previously approved for the property — P.C. Resolutions Nos. 97-26 and 01-18 are hereby
rescinded and are of no further force and effect.
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Attachments
1. Proposed Resolution
2. Planning Commission Resolution
3. Planning Commission Resolutions 01-18 and 97-26
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Chief of Po ice
April 10, 2007 Staff Report Including Police Report History
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RESOLUTION 07-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUSTAINING, WITH MODIFICATIONS, THE
PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO MODIFY A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR ON -SALE GENERAL ALCOHOL, LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT AND OUTDOOR DINING, IN CONJUNCTION WITH;.
AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 705 PIER AVENUE,KNOWN AS "CLUB
705" AND "SAFFIRE"
Section 1. At the initiation of the Police Department and the Community Development
Department, the Planning Commission on December 6, 2006 and January 16, 2007 conducted a duly
noticed public hearing to consider the revocation or modification of the Conditional Use Permit
governing the business at 705 Pier Avenue, approved March 18; 1997 (P.C. Resolution 97-26), and
amended May 5, 2001 to allow outside dining (P.C. Resolution 01-18), pursuant to Section 17.70.010 of
the Zoning Ordinance at which testimony and evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and
considered by the Planning Commission.
Section 2. Foliowing the public hearing, on January 16, 2007 the Planning Commission modified
the Conditional Use Permit for on -sale general alcohol by imposing additional operating conditions and
prohibiting live entertainment and outdoor dining in the restaurant as set forth in Planning Commission
Resolution 07-1.
Section 3. The current owner of Club 705,. pursuant to Section 17.56.070 of the Municipal Code,
filed an appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission.
Section 4. The City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the appeal of the
decision of the Planning Commission on March 27, April 10, April 24, and May 8, 2007, at which the
record of the decision of the Planning Commission and additional testimony and evidence, both written
and oral, was presented to and considered by the City Council.
Section 5. Based on evidence received at the public hearing, City Council makes the following
findings to modify the Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section 17.70.010 of the Municipal Code:
1. The Hermosa Beach Chief of Police reported a history of major disturbances at this location
under prior club ownership due to unruly behavior of the patrons and inadequate management of the
restaurant, including overcrowding, repeated noise violations, loitering, assaults, serving alcohol to
underage customers, and public intoxications.
2. Planning Commission Resolution 97-26 (Condition No. 1) requires that the project shall be
consistent with submitted plans and (Condition No. 2) provides that the "primary emphasis of the
business shall be maintained as a restaurant. Live entertainment shall be secondary and shall not be a
separate or main attraction or promoted as such." The business has regularly been advertised as a lounge,
disco, and venue for special promoted events, which is inconsistent with these conditions of the CUP.
Also, the Police Department reports that the business has regularly removed tables and chairs inconsistent
with the approved floor plan, which specifically identifies these areas for restaurant seating, in order to
accommodate the special promoted events and dancing in violation of these conditions. The current
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owner continues to promote the business as a nightclub as evidenced by advertisements on its website,
however, the owner's track record since January 2007 has improved with respect to the number of police
call outs.
3. The Police Department response calls indicate that the business has not been providing
adequate supervision since patrons were reported by the Police Department to be unruly and boisterous,
and allowed to loiter around the building and parking area. Therefore the business has not used
management and supervisory techniques to prevent this behavior as required by the CUP (P.C. Resolution
97-26, Section II, Condition No. 2).
4. The business has for a considerable period of time offered its patrons amplified live
entertainment without ever receiving approval of the acoustical study required by the CUP. (P.C.
Resolution 97-26, Section I, Condition No. 4).
5. This repeated pattern of disturbances and other violations was determined to be the result of
poor management, staffing, and supervisory techniques contrary to the terms of the Conditional Use
Permit, and contrary to what is required of any responsible operation of an establishment serving general
alcohol under the license granted by the State Department of Alcohol Beverage Control. This behavior
adversely affected the public welfare and the welfare of surrounding residential and commercial uses and
caused excessive noise and creating a nuisance, which is also inconsistent with the requirements of the
Conditional Use Permit.
6. The area approved for outdoor dining use, approved in May 2001, has not been used for that
purpose (i.e. for seating or dining), and when used in conjunction with the business as a smoking or
standing area has contributed to the noise and nuisance problems associated with the business.
7. Based on the evidence provided by the Police Department, the business has been operated
contrary to the terms and conditions of the permit and in violation of the Municipal Code, Penal Code and
Fire Code.
Section 6. The City Council finds that the decision of the Planning Commission was justified by
the evidence in the record. The Council also acknowledges that in the past four months while this matter
has been pending, the number of police call -outs has diminished and the new owners have maintained
better control of the premises and its patrons than previously. The Council finds that modifications to the
existing conditional use permits are necessary to protect the City against a recurrence of the problems that
have plagued the business, but that the modifications should not, at this juncture, be as severe as adopted
by the Planning Commission. The new conditions, set forth below, are calculated to prevent the
recurrence of the problems identified in Section 5 above, while still allowing the permittee to provide live
entertainment and later operating hours on the weekend. Based on the foregoing, and pursuant to Section
17,70.010 of the Zoning Ordinance, the City Council on appeal hereby sustains in part and reverses in
part the decision of the Planning Commission, modifies the Conditions of Approval of the Conditional
Use Pelinit for on -sale alcohol and live entertainment in conjunction with a restaurant , all subject to the
following conditions, which supersede the conditions contained in P.C. Resolutions 97-26, and 01-18
I. Permitted use.
1.1.. The business shall be operated as a bona fide restaurant: The kitchen shall be
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equipped to prepare food from its component ingredients; whenever the restaurant is open it shall
offer a full-service lunch and/or dinner menu; food service from the menu shall be available all hours
that the establishment is open for business.
1.2. Live entertainment incidental to food service is permitted. This may include dancing to
amplified music (with or without a disk jockey); live musical performance; and live performances of
other kinds. Only one dance floor and one stage for live performance is permitted, consistent in size
and location with the approved floor plan, as well as a piano in the location indicated in the approved
floor plan. Live entertainment and dancing shall be "incidental" in the sense that it serves to
entertain customers who are in the premises for the purpose of dining and with the exception of the
pianist, entertainment shall be limited to the easterly third of the restaurant as shown in the
approved floor plan. The dining areas in the westerly portion of the restaurant shall not contain
televisions.
1.3. Alcohol may be served for on -premises consumption in a manner consistent with the
license issued by the Alcohol Beverage Commission.
1.4. Admission shall not be charged for entrance into the business nor shall drink
minimums of any kind be imposed at any time.
13. Entry into the business shall not be limited to persons 21 years of age or older.
11. FIoor plan.
2.1. The furniture and interior improvements within the business premises shall conform to
the floor plan attached as Exhibit A. Tables and chairs shall be conventional dining height and size
(i.e. not bar height or cocktail table size). The area devoted to entertainment staging and dancing
shall be as delineated in the floor plan. Other than trivial or insignificant deviations in the placement
or arrangement of furniture, no change whatsoever shall be made to the interior of the premises that
is inconsistent with the approved floor plan absent approval by the Planning Commission by way of
modification to this Conditional Use Permit. A fully dimensioned floor plan consistent with the
requirements of this condition prepared by the business is attached as Exhibit A. To the extent that
the current configuration of the restaurant does not conform to the requirements of this condition,
the restaurant shall be re -configured to conform to these requirements by not later than July 8, 2007.
Should the permittee fail to meet this deadline, a public hearing shall immediately be scheduled
before the City Council to consider revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
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2.2. Under no circumstances shall furniture or other interior/exterior improvements be
rearranged to accommodate more dancing, more entertainment or greater occupancy absent
approval of the Planning Commission as prescribed in paragraph 2.1.
2.3. After 10:00 p.m. every night of the week, the exterior access at the northwest side of the
restaurant into the garage shall be used for egress from the restaurant only, and the permittee shall
install appropriate signage restricting that door to egress only. The north parking area (garage)
shall be used exclusively for vehicular parking and no other purpose.
2.4. Occupancy shall not exceed the permitted occupancy load as prescribed by the
Building Code, based on the floor plan shown in Exhibit A and review and approval of a code
complying seating plan. An approved occupant load sign shall be posted in the business as directed
by the Fire Department. Any single occupancy violation in excess of ten percent (10%) or repeated
lesser violations of occupant load shall result in the immediate scheduling of a hearing before the
Planning Commission to consider modification or revocation of this Conditional Use Permit.
2.5 The outdoor paved area between the restaurant and public sidewalk on Pier Avenue
shall not be included as part of the plan for the restaurant, and shall not be used for outdoor dining.
No food or beverage service or other customer use is permitted in this area.
2.6. Vehicles exiting the parking garage after 10:00 p.m. every night of the week shall exit
onto Ardmore Avenue to the left (southbound) only. The permittee shall install signs to the
satisfaction of the Director in the garage alerting motorists to this requirement.
III. Operating hours.
3.1. The hours of operation for all operations of the restaurant, including the lounge/bar
areas, shall be limited to between 7:00 A.M. and 12:00 Midnight Sunday through Thursday and 7:00
A.M. and 2:00 A.M. Friday and Saturday. All customers shall vacate the premises by not later than
the required closing times and the doors shall be locked.
3.2. • The enclosed outdoor patios shall be equipped with standard dining tables and chairs
and provided food and beverage service during hours the restaurant is open for business. There
shall be no amplified music, televisions or speakers within these outdoor patios.
IV. Noise attenuation.
4.1. The permittee shall implement the noise control recommendation in the acoustical
study dated April 17, 2007, and attached hereto as Exhibit B, to the satisfaction of the City pursuant
to the schedule attached hereto as Exhibit C.
4.2. In no event shall continuous, sustained or repeated noise from the business be audible
at the property line of any residential premises at any time.
4.3. The business shall comply in all other respects with Municipal Code Chapter 8.24
(Noise Control), and noise from the premises shall not constitute a public nuisance.
4.4. The business shall install an audio control system using an outboard pre -amplifier that
is locked in an enclosure accessible only to business management. The volume of amplified
entertainment in the restaurant shall not exceed 95dBA.
4.5. The business shall install a sign on the exit door leading into the garage with lettering
not smaller than four (4) inches in height asking patrons to exit the premises and the garage quietly
out of respect for the residential neighbors. The sign shall read substantially as follows: "PLEASE
LEAVE THE RESTAURANT AND OUR GARAGE QUIETLY. THANK YOU."
V. Trash storage and collection.
5.1. The refuse containers/bins utilized by the business shall be secured and locked daily -a
such that they are not susceptible to illegal scavenging.
5.2. Every night at closing, the permittee shall collect trash from the sidewalk and
landscape areas adjoining the front of the premises (from Valley Drive to and including the stairway
leading up to the Plaza Hermosa parking lot), along Valley Drive (from Pier Avenue northerly to the
entrance to the parking garage) and within the parking garage.
5.3. The exterior of the premises shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner and free
of graffiti at all times.
5.4 The permittee shall at all times be in compliance with applicable requirements of the
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and permits issued thereunder.
VI. Nuisance avoidance and patron behavior
6.1. The business shall not operate in a manner that adversely effects or interferes with the
comfortable enjoyment of neighboring residential and commercial property.
6.2. The business shall employ adequate staffing and management/supervision to prevent
serving underage persons, over -serving alcohol, and loitering, unruliness and boisterous behavior by
patrons both inside and outside in the immediate area of the premises.
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6.3. A security and lighting plan for the entire premises shall be submitted for review and
approval of the Police Chief and shall be implemented on site.
6.4. If the Police Chief determines that there are a disproportionate number of police calls
to the business due to the disorderly or disruptive behavior of patrons and the inability or refusal of
the business to manage its patrons, the Chief shall so notify the Director of Community Development,
who shall forthwith schedule a public hearing before the Planning Commission to consider
modification or revocation of this Conditional Use Permit.
VII. Miscellaneous conditions
7.1. The operations of the business shall be reviewed by the City Council at a public
hearing scheduled for January 8, 2008 to verify conformance with the conditions of approval and
requirements of this Conditional Use Permit. The City Council may on its own motion accelerate the
date of this review hearing.
7.2. The permittee shall comply with all ordinances, regulations and laws applicable to a
business of this kind in effect as of the date hereof or hereafter adopted.
7.3. In addition to any other remedy available at law, in equity or as provided in the
Municipal Code, any: (i) significant or material violation, or (ii) any repeated, continuous or
sustained violation of any condition of approval of this Conditional Use Permit shall constitute cause
for revocation of this Permit. The permittee shall be required to reimburse the City fully for its costs
and expenses, including but not limited to attorney's fees, in undertaking any such corrective action.
Reimbursement of enforcement costs shall constitute a civil debt and may be collected by any means
permitted by law. In the event that violations of this permit occur, the City shall refrain from issuing
further permits, licenses or other approvals until such violation has been fully remedied.
7.4. The provisions of this Conditional Use Permit shall take effect immediately upon
adoption by the City Council. This Conditional Use Permit shall supersede and replace all previous
Conditional Use Permits previously approved for the property - P.C. Resolutions Nos. 97-26 and 01-18
are hereby rescinded and are of no further force and effect.
Section 7. The Conditional Use Permit, as modified, shall be recorded, and proof of recordation
shall be submitted to the Community Development Department.
Each of the above conditions is separately enforced, and if one of the conditions of approval is found to be
in.Yalid by a court of law, all the other conditions shall remain valid and enforceable.
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The subject property shall be developed, maintained and operated in full compliance with the conditions of
this grant and any law, statute, ordinance or other regulation hereafter adopted that is applicable to any
development or activity on the subject property. Failure of the permittee to cease any development or
activity not in full compliance shall be a violation of these conditions.
The Planning Commission may review this Conditional Use Permit and may amend the subject conditions
or impose any new conditions if deemed necessary to mitigate detrimental effects on the neighborhood
resulting from the subject use.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this day of , 2007,
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY
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Exhibit B
April 17, 2007
Mr- Xavier Flamenco
Club 705
705 Pier Avenue
Hermosa Beach, CA 90008
SUBJECT: ACOUSTICAL ANALYSIS
Club 705, Hermosa Beach, California
Dear Xavier:
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Enclosed are copies of our completed Acoustical Analysis for the Club 705 at 705 Pier
Avenue in Hermosa Beach, California.
The results of the analysis indicate that the Club will comply with the requirements of
the City of Hermosa Beach Noise Ordinance with no special mitigation. Even though no
mitigation is required to meet the conditions of the Hermosa Beach Noise Ordinance,
we have included a recommendation to ensure that noise level in Community continue
to remain inaudible.
If you have any questions concerning the enclosed report, please call me. It has been
a pleasure working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
DAVY & ASSOCIATES, INC. .
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President
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Consultants in Acoustics
2627 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Suite 212 • Redonda Beach, CA 90278-1604 • Tel: 310-6.43-5161 • Fax: 310-693-5364 r Email_DavyAssoceaol,com
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ACOUSTICAL ANALYSIS
Club 705
Hermosa Beach, California
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1.0 Introduction
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At the direction of Club 705 , Davy & Associates, Inc. has completed acoustical
measurements to determine potential noise impacts from amplified music in the Club at
the residences to the north and to the west.
Noise levels were measured outside the Club while amplified music was being played.
These measured exterior noise levels were compared with the requirements of the City
of Hermosa Beach Noise Ordinance.
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2.0 Noise Measurements
Noise levels were measured outside the Club on Friday, March 23, 2007 between the
hours of 9:30 p.m. and 11:30p.m.. Noise levels were measured at The Commodore
residences at 1600 Ardmore Avenue to the north of the Club, in the 1500 block of
Valley Drive in front of the mobile home park to the west of the and in the 700 block of
Pier Avenue opposite the entrance to the Club.
All measurements were made with a Larson Davis Model 820 precision integrating
sound level meter. The meter was calibrated with a B&K Model 4230 acoustical
calibrator prior to the measurements and following the measurements. The 820 meter
displays the equivalent noise level (LEQ) which is the average noise level over the
measurement period.
At all three locations, traffic noise from vehicles on Pier Avenue, Valley Drive and
Ardmore Avenue were the dominant noise sources. Noise levels from the Club were
not audible at any of the measurement locations between 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
The results of the measurements are summarized in Table 1.
Table 1
Measured A -weighted Noise Levels in dB
Location Traffic Noise Club Music
1600 Ardmore 62.0 dBA Not Audible
1500 block of Valley 63.0 Not Audible
700 block of Pier 67.5 Not Audible
Interior noise measurements were also made inside the Club in the 11:00 p.m. time
range when the Club appeared to be at nearly full capacity and live music was being
played. These measurements indicated an average noise level of 90 to 95 dBA in the
disco area.
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An attempt was also made to measure noise levels in the parking structure outside the
restaurant entrance to the Club. Noise levels from the Club were not audible inside the
parking structure between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. It should be noted
that the disco area is separated from the restaurant area by glass doors that were
closed during the time we were there. Additionally, the restaurant is separated from
the parking structure by a vestibule with glass doors at each end. Based on this
arrangement of the rooms within the Club, the noise attenuation between the disco area
and the parking structure would be at least 60 dB. This means that will a sound level
of 95 dBA in the disco area, noise levels in the parking structure wouldnot exceed
35 dBA. Because the parking structure is open to Ardmore Avenue, noise levels from
traffic on Ardmore, Valley and Pier Avenue are in the 60 dBA range. Therefore, it is
very unlikely that noise levels from the disco area would be audible in the parking
structure at any time.
3.0 Hermosa Beach Noise Ordinance Requirements
Chapter 8.24 - Noise Control of the Hermosa Beach City Code states that for
commercial establishments adjacent to residential property, noise from the premises of
any commercial establishment including any outdoor dining area part of the
establishment between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. that is plainly audible at
the residential dwelling units' property line is prohibited
5.0 Noise Control Recommendations
Even though the Club complies with the requirements of the Hermosa Beach Noise
Qrdinance with no special mitigation while operating with amplified music in the
90-95 dBA range, the following recommendation is made to maximize the noise
attenuation of the building that houses the Club.
• install an audio level control system to ensure that untrained persons or
musicians can not turn the volume inside the Club up above 95 dBA..
This would involve using an outboard pre -amplifier that can be locked in
an enclosure. The volume of the main amplifier should be set at
maximum and the output of the pre -amplifier adjusted to provide a sound
level in the Club of no more than 95 dBA which is considered to be a
typical and reasonable level for a disco of this size. The pre -amplifier
would then be locked in the enclosure and the key would be accessible
only to the Club owner. Musicians and other personnel could then turn
the volume down from the 95 dBA preset level with the volume control on
the main amplifier but could not turn the volume up above this preset
level.
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Based on this analysis, noise Levels from the Club are in compliance with the Hermosa
Beach Noise Ordinance, These noise levels will also be much less than existing
ambient nosielevels in the surrounding neighborhoods when amplified music is
operating at an interior level of 95 dBA or Tess.
Bruce A. Davy, P.E.
Davy & Associates, Inc.
I.N.C_E. Board Certified
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Exhibit C
Conditional Use Peunit - 705 Pier Avenue — Schedule for Compliance
June 8, 2007
A complete code complying seating and occupant load plan consistent with the
floor plan (Exhibit A) shall be prepared by a licensed Architect and submitted to
the City for review.
July 8, 2007 The reconfigured floor plan (Exhibit A) and seating plan shall be implemented
within the premises.
July 8, 2007 The noise control recommendation from the April 17, 2007 acoustical study shall
be implemented.
January 8, 2008 City Council public hearing to review conformance with CUP conditions of
approval
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P.C. RESOLUTION 07-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR ON -SALE GENERAL ALCOHOL, IN CONJUNCTION WITH
AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AND REVOKING THE APPROVALS FOR
LIVE ENTERTAINMENTAND OUTDOOR DINING, AT 705 PIER AVENUE,
KNOWN AS "CLUB 705" AND "SAFFIRE"
Section 1. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the
revocation or modification of Conditional Use Permit, approved March 18, 1997 (P.C. Resolution 97-26),
and amended May 5, 2001 to allow outside dining (P.C. Resolution 01-18), pursuant to Section 17.70.010
of the Zoning Ordinance on December 6, 2006 and January 11, 2007, at which testimony and evidence,
both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the Planning Commission.
Section 2. Based onevidence received at the public hearing, the Planning Commission makes the
following findings:
1. The Hermosa Beach Chief of Police reported major disturbances due to unruly behavior of the
patrons and inadequate management of the existing restaurant, including overcrowding, repeated noise
violations, loitering, assaults, serving alcohol to underage customers, and public intoxications.
2. This repeated pattern of disturbances and other violations was determined to be the result of
poor management, staffing, and supervisory techniques as required by the Conditional Use Permit, and as
required of any responsible operation of an establishment serving general alcohol under the license granted
by the State Department of Alcohol Beverage Control. This behavior adversely affected the public
welfare and the welfare of surrounding commercial establishments and caused excessive noise creating a
nuisance, which also inconsistent with the requirements of the Conditional Use Permit.
3. The area approved for outdoor dining use, approved in May 2001, has not been used for that
purpose in several years.
4. Based on the above evidence provided by the Police Department the permit has been exercised
contrary to the terms and conditions of the permit, in violation of the Municipal Code, and the portion for
outside dining has ceased to exist.
Section 3. Based on the foregoing, and pursuant to Section 17.70.010 of the Zoning Ordinance, the
Planning Commission hereby revokes the Conditional Use Permit for live entertainment and outdoor
dining and modifies the Conditions of Approval, which supersedes the conditions contained in P.C.
Resolutions 9 7-26, and 01-18:
1. The continued use of the restaurant shall be substantially consistent with plans submitted and
approved by the Planning Commission on May 15, 2001, with the exclusion of the outdoor
dining area. Minor modifications to any of the plans shall be reviewed and may be approved by
the Community Development Director.
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2. The Conditional Use Permit applies exclusively to on -sale alcohol in conjunction with a
restaurant and no live entertainment. Any intensification of use involving live entertainment,
such as providing a disc jockey or other forms of amplified music for customer dancing, any
type of live entertainment (i.e. live music whether acoustic or amplified, comedy acts, or any
other type of performances) or extended hours of operation beyond what is specified requires
axni.ending this Conditional Use Permit. In the event the City establishes an entertainment
permit program, the owner must apply and receive the permit in order to offer any kind of live
entertainment.
3. If the Conditional Use Permit is amended to provide dancing, live music, or other live
entertainment an acoustical analysis shall be conducted to verify compliance with the noise
ordinance, demonstrating that noise will not be audible from any adjacent residential use or
from the adjacent street. Mitigation measures to attenuate noise may include sound baffles,
double -glazing and other methods specified in the acoustical study. The Community
Development Director shall approve the scope of the acoustical study. Any sound attenuation
recommendations provided in the acoustical study must be completed and approved by the
Community Development Department prior to offering live entertainment and failure to
implement any of said recommendations will automatically initiate a review of this Conditional
Use Permit by the Planning Commission.
4. The hours of operation for all operations of the restaurant, including the lounge/bar areas, shall
be limited to between 7:00 A.M. and 12:00 Midnight.
5. The parking area and exterior access at the North West side of the restaurant shall be used for
egress to the restaurant only with appropriate signage restricting use to access only and
appropriate lighting and security. A security plan for the parking area and the exterior north
access shall be submitted for review and approval of the Police Chief and shall be implemented
on site. No outdoor use in the north parking area other than access to the facility is permitted.
6. The business shall not operate in a manner as to have and adverse effect on or interfere with the
comfortable enjoyment of neighboring residential and commercial property.
7. The business is prohibited from using "outside promoters" to advertise the use to obtain
customers. Promoters as used herein are described as "an individual or organization who uses
the facilities of another owner to organize, oversee, or otherwise promote entertainment that is
not part of the primary business use.
8. Noise emanating from the property shall be within the limitations prescribed by the City's noise
ordinance and shall not be plainly audible from any residence, and shall not create a nuisance
to surrounding residential neighborhoods, and/or commercial establishments.
9. The restaurant shall be subject to annual review by the Planning Commission to verify
conformance with the Conditions of Approval.
IC. The restaurant shall discontinue operations until a detailed seating and occupant load plan,
prepared by a licensed design professional, has been submitted and approved by the
Community Development and Fire Departments. An approved occupant load sign must be
posted in the business as directed by the Fire Department prior to operatingthe business.
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11. The Fire Department shall maintain a record of the posted allowable occupant load for the
business and regularly check the business for occupant load compliance. The Fire Chief may
determine that there is a repeat pattern of occupant load violations and then shall submit a
report to the Planning Commission which will automatically initiate a review of this
Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission.
12. Any significant changes to the interior layout, which alter the primary function of the business
as a restaurant, (i.e. increasing floor area for bar seating, adding a dance floor or removing
furniture for dancing shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission and
require amendment to this Conditional Use Permit.
General Operating and Standard Conditions:
13. The establishment shall not adversely affect the welfare of the residents, and/or commercial
establishments nearby.
14. The business shall provide adequate staffing and management and supervisory techniques to
prevent loitering, unruliness, and boisterous activities of the patrons outside the business, or in
the immediate area.
15. The Police Chief shall determine if a continuing police problem exists, and may require the
presence of a doorman and/or security personnel to eliminate the problem, and/or shall submit
a report to the Planning Commission, which will automatically initiate a review of this
conditionaluse permit by the Commission
16. The exterior of the premises shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner, and maintained
free of graffiti at all times.
17. Any changes to the interior or exterior layout which alter the primary function of the
restaurant shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission.
18. The operation of the business shall comply with all applicable requirements of. the Municipal
Code.
19. Noise emanating from the property shall be within the limitations prescribed by the city's noise
ordinance and shall not create a nuisance to surrounding residential neighborhoods, and/or
commercial establishments. Noise emanating from the property shall be monitored to verify
compliance with the noise ordinance in response to any complaints.
Section 5. This grant shall not be effective for any purposes until the permittee and the owners of the
property involved have filed at the office of the Planning Division of the Community Development
Department their affidavits stating that they are aware of, and agree to accept, all of the conditions of this
grant.
The Conditional Use Permit Amendment, as modified, shall be recorded, and proof of recordation shall be
submitted to the Community Development Department.
Eachof the above conditions is separately enforced, and if one of the conditions of approval is found to be
invalid by a court of law, all the other conditions shall remain valid and enforceable.
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Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, it agents, officers, and employees from any
claim, action, or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers, or employee to attack, set aside, void or
annul this permit approval, which action is brought within the applicable time period of Government Code.
The City shall promptly notify the permittee of any claim, action, or proceeding and the City shall cooperate
fully in the defense. If the City fails to promptly notify the permittee of any claim, action or proceeding, or if
the City fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the permittee shall no thereafter be responsible to defend,
indemnify, or hold harmless the City.
The permittee shall reimburse the City for any court and attorney's fees which the City may be required to
pay as a result of any claim or action brought against the City because of this grant. Although the permittee
is the real party in interest in an action, the City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in
the defense of the action, but such participation shall not relieve the permittee of any obligation under this
condition.
The subject property shall be developed, maintained and operated in full compliance with the conditions of
this grant and any law, statute, ordinance or other regulation applicable to any. development or activity on the
subject property. Failure of the permittee to cease any development or activity not in full compliance shall
be a violation of these conditions.
The Planning Commission may review this Conditional Use Permit and may amend the subject conditions or
impose any new conditions if deemed necessary to mitigate detrimental effects on the neighborhood
resulting from the subject use.
VOTE: AYES: Allen, Hoffman, Kersenboom, Perrotti, Pizer
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 07-1 is a true and complete record of the action taken by the
Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, 'at their regular meeting of January 16,
2007.
Kent Allen, an So Blume el. , Secretary
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AS AMENDED, TO ALLOW
OUTDOOR DINING IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EXISTING
RESTAURANT WITH ON -SALE ALCOHOL AT 705 PIER AVENUE
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOT 1, TRACT NO.
9203, AND LOTS 11-18 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 80, 2N° ADDITION TO
HERMOSA BEACH TRACT
Section 1_ An application was filed by Shane McColgan, seeking approval for on -sale beer and
wine in conjunction with a restaurant;
Section 2. The Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed de novo public hearing to
consider the application for the Conditional Use Permit Amendment on May 15, 2001, at which
testimony and evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the Planning
Commission;
Section 3. Based on evidence received at the public hearing, the Planning Commission makes
the following factual findings:
1. The subject restaurant site is already authorized for on -sale alcohol .by a Conditional Use
Permit granted on March 15, 1994 (P.C. Resolution 94-10);
2. The change fromoutdoor seating to outdoor dining will not significantly intensify the use
of the site;
3. The potential noise impacts that might result from the outside dining are less than
significant because the restaurant is located within a commercial area with no residential
uses nearby;
Section 4. Based on the foregoing factual findings, the Planning Commission makes the
following findings pertaining to the application to amend the Conditional Use Permit:
1. The site is zoned SPA 8, and is suitable for the proposed use;
2. The proposed use is compatible with surrounding commercial and residential uses;
3. The imposition of conditions as required by this resolution will mitigate any negative
impacts.resulting from the issuance of this Conditional Use Permit Amendment;
4. This project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 1.5303c of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Section 5. Based on the foregoing, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Conditional
Use Permit subject to the following Conditions of Approval;
1. The project shall be substantially consistent with submitted• plans as reviewed by the
Planning Commission on May 15, 2001. Modifications to the plan shall bereviewedand
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may be approved by the Community Development Director. The applicant shall also
submit a seating plan for review and approval to the Community Development Director.
2. The outdoor dining shall be limited to hours of operation between 8:00 A.M. and Midnight
Sunday through Thursday, and between 8:00 A.M. and 2:00 A.M. on Fridays and
Saturdays.
3. A decorative railing shall be provided to clearly delineate the outdoor dining area from the
public sidewalk.
4. At no time shall the public sidewalk be used by food service personnel-
5. No recorded music or amplified music is allowed in the outdoor dining area.
6. The existing Sycamore tree located within the proposed outdoor dining area shall be left
undisturbed.
7. The establishment shall not adversely effect the welfare of the residents, and/or commercial
establishments nearby.
8. The business shall provide adequate staffing, management and supervisory techniques to
prevent loitering, unruliness, and boisterous activities of the patrons outside the business
and in the parking areas.
9. Noise emanating from the property shall be within the limitations prescribed by the City's
noise ordinance and shall not create a nuisance to surrounding residential neighborhoods,.
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the presence of a police approved doorman and/or security personnel to eliminate the
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20 11. The exterior of all the premises shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner, and
maintained free of graffiti at all times.
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design professional, which shall be approved by the Community Development Department
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would alter the primary function of the business as a restaurant shall be subject to review
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specifically address the outdoor dining use, shall remain in effect.
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The Conditional Use Permit shall be recorded, and proof of recordation shall be submitted to the
Community Development Department.
Each of the above conditions is separately enforced, and if one of the conditions of approval is found to
be invalid by a court of law, all the other conditions shall remain valid and enforceable.
Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, it agents, officers, and employees from
any claim, action, or proceeding against the City or its agents; officers, or employee to attack, set aside,
void or annul this permit approval, which action is brought within the applicable time period of the State
Government Code, The City shall promptly notify the permittee of any claim, action, or proceeding and
the City shall cooperate fully in the defense. If the City fails to promptly notify the permittee of any
claim, action or proceeding, or if the City fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the permittee shall no
thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City.
The permittee shall reimburse the City for any court and attorney's fees which the City may be required
to pay as a result of any claim or action brought against the City because of this grant. Although the
permittee is the real party in interest in an action, the City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its
own expense in the defense of the action, but such participation shall not relieve the permittee of any
obligation under this condition.
The subject property shall be developed, maintained and operated in full compliance with the conditions
of this grant and any law, statute, ordinance or other regulation applicable to any development or activity
on the subject property. Failure of the permittee to cease any development or activity not in full
compliance shall be a violation of these conditions.
The Planning Commission may review this Conditional Use Permit and may amend the subject
conditions or impose any new conditions.if deemed necessary to mitigate detrimental effe.cts on the
neighborhood resulting from the subject use.
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24 I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 01-18 is a true and.complete record of the action taken by
the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, at their regular meeting of May 15,
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PARKING
PLAN, AS AMENDED, TO ALLOW TWO STAGES AN ADDITIONAL BAR AND
ADDED SEATING IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT WITH ON -SALE
ALCOHOL AT 705 PIER AVENUE AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF
LOT 1, TRACT 9203, AND LOTS 11-18 INCLUSIVE, BLOCK 80, SECOND ADDITION
TO A t RMOSA BEACH TRACT
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 18, 1997, to receive
oral and written testimonyregarding an application for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment and
made the following findings:
A. The subject restaurant site is already authorized for on -sale alcohol by a Conditional Use
Permit granted on March 15, 1994, (P.C. Resolution 94-10).
B. The additional seating, bar, and stages will not significantly intensify the use of the site as
long as the use remains primarily a restaurant;
D. The use of the site for a restaurant is appropriate for the subject location and will be
compatible with surrounding commercial activities along Pier Avenue;
E. Strict compliance with the conditions of approval will mitigate any negative impact resulting
from the issuance of the Conditional Use Permit;
The project is Categorically Exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
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of Hermosa Beach, .California does hereby approve .a Conditional Use Permit and
Parking -Plan Amendment to allow stages and an additional bar to the existing
restaurant with on -sale alcohol, subject to the following conditions, which supersede
the conditions of Planning Commission Resolution 94-17:
SECTION I Specific Conditions of Approval
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The project shall be substantially consistent with submitted plans.. 'Modifications to the plan
shall be reviewed and may be approved by the Community Development Director.
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a. Plans shall indicate that the outside waiting area shall have no service. In the event
that future service occurs, at no time shall the use of the public right-of-way be
used by the servers.
2. The primary emphasis of the business shall be maintained as a restaurant. Live
entertainment and dancing shall be secondary, and shall not be a separate or main attraction
or show, or promoted as such.
3. The hours of operation shall be limited to between 8:00 A.M. and 2:00 A.M. daily.
4. Live entertainment shall be limited to using non amplified instruments such as a piano
guitar, violin, etc. If entertainment is to include amplified (i.e. use of electrical amplifier)
live entertainment, an acoustical study shall be prepared by an acoustical expert, including
proposed sound dampening features to baffle and direct sound away from the entrance/exit
and window areas to ensure compliance with the noise ordinance. Said study and sound
dampening features shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development
Director and shall be implemented in the building.
The acoustical study shall be based on the worst-case noise scenario, or on a sound
level that will not be exceeded at any given time.
Management shall be responsible for the music/entertainment volume levels.
During the performance of any amplified live entertainment, the exterior doors and
windows shall remain closed.
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SECTION 11 General operating and standard conditions:
1. The establishment shall not adversely effect the welfare of the residents, and/or commercial
establishments nearby.
2. The business shall provide adequate staffing, management and supervisory techniques to
prevent loitering, unruliness, and boisterous activities of the patrons outside the business
and in the parking areas.
3. Noise emanating from the property shall be within the limitations prescribed by the city's
noise ordinance and shall not create a nuisance to surrounding residential neighborhoods,
and/or commercial establishments.
4. The police chief may determine that a continuing police problem exists, and may authorize
the presence of a police approved doorman and/or security personnel to eliminate the
problem, and then shall submit a report to the Planning Commission, which will
automatically initiate a review of this conditional use permit by the Commission.
5 The exterior of the premises shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner, and maintained
free of graffiti at all times.
i. Any significant changes to the interior layout which would alter the primary function of the
restaurant shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission. .
The project and operation of the business shall comply with all applicable requirements of
the Municipal Code.
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This grant shall •be effective for any purposes until the Itnittee and the owners of the property
involved have filed a the office of the Department of Planning their affidavits stating that they are
aware of, and agree to accept, all of the conditions of this grant.
The Conditional Use Permit shall be recorded, : and proof of recordation shall be submitted to the
Planning Department.
Each of the above conditions is separately enforced, and if one of the conditions of approval is
found to be invalid by a court of law, all the other conditions shall remain valid an enforceable.
Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, it agents, officers, and employees
from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City or its agents, officers, or employee to attack,
set aside, void or annul this permit approval, which action is brought within the applicable time
period of Government Code Section 65907; The City shall promptly notify the permittee of any
claim, action, or proceeding and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense. If the City fails to
promptly notify the permittee of any claim; action or proceeding, or if the City fails to cooperate
fully in the defense, the permittee shall no thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold
harmless the City.
The permittee shall reimburse the City for any court and attorney's fees which the City may be
required to pay as a result of any claim or action brought against the City because of this grant.
Although the permittee is the real party in interest in an action, the City may, at its sole discretion,
participate at its own expense in the defense of the action, but such participation shall not relieve
the permittee of any obligation under this condition.
14 The subject property shall be developed, maintained and operated in full compliance with the
conditions of this grant and any law, statute,ordinance or other regulation applicable to any
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or activity not in full compliance shall be a violation of these conditions.
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18 The Planning Commission may review this Conditional Use Permit and may amend the subject
conditions or impose any new conditions if deemed necessary to mitigate detrimental effects on the
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution P.C. 97. 26 is a true and complete record of the action
tak the Plannin_ Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, at their regular
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Members of the City Council
City of Hermosa Beach
1316 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
RE: Re -Opening of Club 705 Public Hearing
Dear Mr. Mayor and Members of the City Council,
RECEIVED
MAY - 1 2007
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I wish to go on record as opposed to the issuing of a Conditional Use Permit for the
operation of a restaurant with closing hours of 2 AM in the morning. It goes beyond
ones imagination how the City Council can even consider the issuing of a CUP for a
restaurant closing at 2 AM in the morning.
Club 705 has one restaurant, several bar areas and several dance floors. After 10 PM one
can only assume that the bars and dance floors provide the entertainment and income for
the remainder of the time till closing. This defies one's definition of a restaurant. Club
705 will become the stopping off point for all the late hour drinkers from the downtown
restaurants and sports bars with 12 PM closing. Are we closing our eyes to the real
issues?
Leaving the closing hours at 2 AM will invite other Hermosa Beach restaurants and
sports bars with 12 PM closing to petition for their CUP's to be reviewed for later hours.
It appears that the City is opening up new legal problems.
Club 705 continues to appear in online advertising. You have many examples of that
from previous resident submissions on the CUP hearings. This implies that the Club
appears to be using promoters. The City Council started to address the issue of
promoters but appears to have erased that fact from City Council documentation. The
use of promoters and online advertising for the bars and dancing changes the definition
from restaurant to sports bar or an event center. How can the City Council justify
continuing a CUP until 2 AM for a restaurant when in fact the establishment contains
multiple bars and dance areas and is promoting shows. This is really stretching the
imagination for a definition of a restaurant.
By allowing the CUP to continue to 2 AM the City Council is adding more burden to our
Hermosa Beach Police department. The department has presented testimony of the
number of calls for issues related to sports bars. Residents are becoming worried that the
City Police will not have officers available in the late evening for other emergency and
non -emergency issues.
If we review previous testimony from individuals supporting Club 705 almost every
person has spoke to fun of the bars, dancing, etc. Only in one case did I hear someone
speak of the restaurant.
We request that the City Council at least keep the closing hours at 12 PM which is
consistent with previous CUP issues that have come before the Council. This is also
consistent with the City definition of a restaurants operating hours.
We request that the City perform 3 month reviews of operational performance for the
next year.
We request that the City Council retain the right to immediately suspend the CUP for any
major violation of Club 705 CUP requirements. This includes overcrowding, use of
promoters for events, scheduling of shows or events, excessive noise from patrons on
Pier and 16th street and Ardmore, excessive police interaction for noise, fights and other
issues that affect the neighborhood.
We request that the owner or operator of Club 705 provide staff to work in the garage
during hours of operation to control noise and to prohibit drinking in the underground
garage area.
We request that the garage area be altered to reduce noise on the 16th street side. This can
be accomplished by using some form of hanging insulation strips on the north side of the
garage.
The residents of Hermosa Beach do not understand how Club 705 can state that they can
not operate their business without the late hours. The CUP is for a restaurant not a sport
or show lounge.
Ron Miller
Hermosa Beach
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FOR BACKGROUND MATERIALS
(APRIL 24, 2007 STAFF REPORT)
PLEASE GO TO CITY'S WEBSITE AT
WWW.HERMOSABCH.ORG
UNDER "AGENDA/MINUTES",
"CITY COUNCIL"
"04-24-07..
AND CLICK ON ITEM NO. 5A
Greg Savelli
Chief of Police
City of Hermosa Beach
Dear Chief Savelil,
Thank you for taking the time to meet with us the other day to discuss strategies
for ensuring the Club 705/The Ardmore Restaurant continue to operate in a
responsible manner and cause neither problems for the surrounding
neighborhood nor for the city. Per that discussion, l have enclosed a brief
description of our security overview. As we discussed at the time, it is difficult to
include too much specificity, in that each event requires its own specific staffing
levels and arrangements depending on the anticipated size and nature of the
event,
Please be assured that, in all cases, it is our utmost goal to be a good neighbor
to our surrounding residents and an asset to the City of Hermosa Beach in
general. We look forward to working closely with your department and yourself
to insure that goal is achieved.
Any comments or suggestions as to how we might better accomplish that
objective are very welcome.
Sincerely,
Tim Moore
Maximoore enterprises
SUPPLEMENTAL
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Security Plan for 705 Pier Avenue
The plan for security at 705 Pier Avenue is to ensure the safety of the patrons
and tranquility of the surrounding neighbors. The main duties of security staff will
be to regulate crowd control and to recognize potential problems so as to act
before problems occur. These duties will include maintaining the perimeter
doors, accurately tracking occupancy and patrolling the surrounding area of the
building to prevent loud noises that may be of a nuisance to neighbors. A
security log is in place to. record any problems and to help identify any future
potential problems.
Security will be based on the expected occupancy for each event . A minimum
of 2 staff members shall be present for even low impact events utilizing the
entertainment venue, such as the Salsa dancing and lessons. One person will
monitor the room the event while another monitors the parking garage. Larger
events will be staffed on an "as needed" basis. For instance, should the
business host a large fund raising event that bring the occupancy close to
maximum capacity, there could be as many as 12 security personnel to control
the perimeter and regulate crowd control. On all occasions, management and
security personnel put an emphasis on ensuring all exterior areas are free from
noise or other disturbances. Under a full compliment of security personnel, the
garage will be constantly supervised by a security person as will each of the
three rooms. There will be one or two personnel at each of the entrance/exit
points to monitor occupancy. The remaining staff will be free to roam both
exterior and interior spaces. Staff will be rotated through various positions: on_a
regular basis.
At closing time, all security personnel are dedicated to insuring customers exit
the building, the perimeter and the parking structure in a quiet peaceable and
orderly manner.
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SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION
May 3, 2007
Honorable Mayor and Members of
the Hermosa Beach City Council
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Regular Meeting of
May 8, 2007
PROPOSED PAST MAYORS COMMUNITY CENTENNIAL DINNER
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2007
Recommendation:
That the City Council provide direction to staff on the proposed event.
Background:
I have attached the information provided to me regarding the proposed event. The information
packet contains a narrative about the event, sample letter to past Mayors, sample invitation to
residents, sample of medals to be provided to past Mayors and cost and revenue estimates for the
event.
In addition a letter from Maureen Ferguson dated May 2, 2007 regarding the event is attached.
The estimated event budget to produce the event is $56,480. There is expected revenue of
$12,500 (250 x $50 = $12,500) from ticket sales to attend the event. The event needs to receive
additional funding from the City to proceed based on the provided estimate (The informational
materials provide a breakdown of the proposed expenditures). Since, most of the Centennial
funds raised for the various events already scheduled have been committed at this point; any
decision to make an appropriation to this event would have to at least be guaranteed by the
General Fund. Additional "Centennial" funds will be received from on going fund raising
activities in the next three months or so before the event whether they would be enough to cover
the funds needed is just not known.
Logistics for the event will also need to be carefully reviewed especially concerning the role of
city staff. As you are aware, staff is producing the Taste of Hermosa on Sunday, September 30th
and committed to it with the limited resources available and it would be difficult if not impossible
to add this event. An alternative for this event would be to employ an event coordinator to handle
all of the various details and stage the event. The Kiwanis Club staged a very successful Taste of
the Beach event last year at the Community Center that was similar to the proposed event and
was not an impact on city staff. This way the event coordinator would charge a single total price
to produce the event that would cover all of the details, contracts etc. This approach would allow
city staff to concentrate on operating the summer recreation programs.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephen R. Burrell
City Manager
Purpose
In keeping with a tradition of birthday dinner celebrations, the City Council of Hermosa
Beach would like to bring together as many current and former residents, city officials
and business people as possible to honor this particularly unique event -- the 100 year
celebration of the history of our community - a history woven by those past, with us now
and those who will carry Hermosa Beach into the future.
Further, this centennial birthday will give an opportunity for young and old, known and
unknown to join hands, to toast each other and to share memories in the unique
atmosphere of our Community Center, which is so rich in history itself The intent is to
create an elegant but fun -loving beach oriented atmosphere conducive to the comfort of
all attending and providing tickets in a price range that would allow as many residents as
possible to attend.
Event Highlights
Name: PAST MAYORS' COMMUNITY CENTENNIAL DINNER
Date: Saturday, September 29th, 2007
Time: 6:00 pm— llpm
Honorary Hosts: Former Hermosa Beach Mayors**
Location: Hermosa Beach Community Center (Playhouse entrance) 710 Pier Ave.,
Hermosa Beach, California
Attendance: 250 (target) with a maximum capacity of 500 people.
The event will be coordinated by local residents with assistance from the Community
Resources Department of Hermosa Beach and funded with the assistance of the City
Council. Specific responsibilities to be allocated as needed:
- Invitations, printing and mailing
- Banner locations at Pier & Valley and Prospect & Aviation
- Check collection and ticket distribution
- Advertising and media coordination
- Catering hiring including rental set up and take down
- Security oversight
Coordination of valet parking utilizing adjacent private lots
- Printing of menus and programs
= Coordination of concert and dinner entertainment
- Coordination of volunteers to staff reception process
**The current City Council and all of the past Mayors will serve as honorary hosts for
this event. The plan is to give our residents a taste of our history from the recent past
• •
through the city's current and past leaders. It is an opportunity old friends to see one
another and for newer residents to meet you, the men and women who have had an
integral role in shaping our wonderful beachside community.
Event Walk Through
Guest will arrive at the front entrance of the Community Center. As one of Hermosa's
most coveted historic buildings, we feel this is the perfect location to celebrate our
history. The pathway to the Community Center will have a purple runway to match the
building exterior. Both sides will be lined with a foot of sand that will hold 40
surfboards, set upright to make a dramatic entrance to the event and celebrate our surfing
history. A photographer will take a photo of each of the guests as they pass through the
`surfboard gateway'. The photos can be posted on the Centennial website after the event.
After passing through the Community Center doors guests will check-in and be greeted
with the Centennial Cocktail (or anon -alcoholic version) to toast the evening's
celebration. Former Mayors will be given a special medallion (of the City Seal) to place
around their neck. This will acknowledge their honorary host status and help people
mingle and discuss their part of Hermosa history.
The lobby will be decorated to the theme of the evening. Guests will enter the patio area,
which will be transformed, into an elegant venue. The concrete floor will be covered in
black carpet material; there will be two bar stations and several food stations along the
patio. Food will be served on china with glassware and silver flatware. There will be
passed appetizers, along with full dinner fare. The planter bases will be covered in fabric
and set with pillows to allow for more seating. There will be standup and sit down tables
for guests to use to eat and relax in. The steel poles will be covered in fabric as well.
Lighting will be set up to provide an intimate setting. Umbrellas will be placed around
the patio. Lattice will be used to separate and close the bottom of the venue off from the
parking lot and skateboard park end of the venue. The area will be transformed into a
great place for friends to gather and celebrate their community in an historic setting. •
We plan to work with the Chamber of Commerce to recognize all of the former Men and
Women of the Year. Each former Man and Woman of the Year will also have a
Medallion with a different color ribbon and with the Chamber logo embossed. We hope
that by having the past Mayors and recipients of the Man and Woman of the Year award
identified, both old and new residents can enjoy meeting and hearing from people who
helped shape the fabric of HermosaBeach. Upon council approval of this event, an
unveiling of the Man & Women of the Year dolphin statue will be made by the Chamber
of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, which will provide champagne for the attendees for a
toast to the recipients.
We plan to coordinate a Commemorative Media Booklet by partnering with the Easy
Reader to do a booklet about this event. Event volunteers will assemble pictures and
stories from the honorary hosts (former mayors) and the former Men and Women of the
Year, plus other current and former residents to produce a keepsake for the event and one
that will also be placed inside the Easy Reader and delivered to all the homes in the
Beach Cities. We will be soliciting material from past Mayors and others for rich content
for this exciting keepsake piece.
For entertainment, we will be having a program in the theatre of some special works,
from a renowned artist such by former Hermosan, David Benoit. We will also select
three long-time residents to give short talks on their perspective of Hermosa's history.
These people. will be selected from the solicited stories that will come from people who
have lived or worked in Hermosa Beach. This program will last 50 minutes and will
begin at 8:30 p.m. and finish with a rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday."
As this program is being put on, the patio area will be cleared of its food stations and a
dessert and coffee bar will be set up. After the theatre event is over, guests will return to
the patio for dessert and farewells.
The volunteer committee would set up parking with adjacent private lots. Logistics will
be taken care of by volunteer committee personnel with oversight from Community
Resources.
There are four invitation categories:
I. Proclamation to each household (keepsake souvenir) including also calendar of
centennial events and ticket order form.
II. Letter of invitation from City Council to past mayors. Include also anecdotal
history form and ticket order form.
III. Letter from city council to past city managers, clerks, treasurers, attorneys, police
and fire chiefs including ticket order form.
IV. Invitations though press releases and Internet as needed.
All tickets will be sold on first come, first serve basis purchased through ticket order
form, the centennial web site or in person at the Community Center. (Checks made
payable to: "Centennial Dinner, City of HB") All monies will be handled through the
Community Resources department or the City Manager's office. All rentals, food and
other necessary contracts would be signed by City personnel.
Estimated Event Budget
Initiations and save -the -date mailer:
Valet for the event:
Medallions for Mayors ($28 each)
Rentals and event set- up:
Food Beverage budget -250 people:
Total:
L
Ticket Price:
Revenue from attendees:
$6,000 (mailing invite to entire City)
$1,500
$980
$30,000 (includes contingency)
$18,000 (to be finalized)
$56,480
$50
$12,500 ($50 x 250)
City/Centennial funds needed: $43,980
Sample Letter to Past Mayors:
Dear
As most of you are aware, 2007 is Hermosa Beach's Centennial Year. In commemoration of this historic
event and with cooperation with members of the community, we are planning to celebrate with another
grand event, THE PAST MAYORS COMMUNITY CENTENNIAL DINNER to be held on Saturday,
September 29, 2007, with hopes that you will make plans to attend.
The current City Council and all the past mayors will serve as honorary hosts to the residents of Hermosa
Beach. The objective is to give residents a taste of our history from the recent past through you. It will
give you the opportunity to see old friends and for our newer residents to meet you as a person who has had
an integral role in shaping our wonderful beachside community.
We would like you to reflect on your years on the City Council and write a few thoughts about that
time...your accomplishments, the state of the city at that time, or possibly an event or incident that stands
out in your memory. We would like you to send this to us in the accompanying envelope as soon as
possible so that we might include it in a historical booklet of the event.
Enclosed is a calendar of other special events happening the weekend of the 29th that we hope you will
plan to also attend.
We and the community look forward to seeing you
Sincerely,
(Signatures of each councilperson)
Sample Letter to Department leads:
Dear
As you might know, Hermosa Beach is celebrating it's Centennial Year. As a valued member of the city
and it's history we would like to invite you to attend THE PAST MAYORS COMMUNITY
CENTENNIAL DINNER to be held on Saturday, September 29, 2007 from 6:00 to 11:00 PM.
Enclosed is a reservation form and a calendar of other great centennial events happening that weekend.
We and the community look forward to seeing you then.
Sincerely,
(Signatures of each councilperson)
Sample Invitation / PROCLAMATION (8.5x11)
1907 CENTENNIAL 2007
PROCLAMATION
On the occasion of the
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
of the
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
The undersigned Council Members do hereby request
your presence at the
PAST MAYORS COMMUNITY CENTENNIAL DINNER
to be held
Saturday, September 29, 2007
6:30 to 11:00 PM
at
THE HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER
The events of the evening will include:
Cocktail reception and dinner
And a concert in the Theater
Followed by dessert and coffee
WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR SUPPORT AND ATI`FNDANCE AT THIS HISTORIC
EVENT
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, Mayor Centennial Logo
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Canoga
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EVENT TYPE: Anniversary
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reserve rentals.
Bal.due Sept.3/07 please. Thank you
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Sub -total
Continued on next page.
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RETURN DATE: 09/29/2007
WORK ORDER #: 12773
ORDER DATE: 03/16/2007
EVENT TYPE: Anniversary
NUMBER OF GUESTS: 258
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CUST_ PH.: 310-213-2086
DEL. PH.: 310-213-2086
GUST. FAX: 310-545-5203
MUEDTO:
• Hermosa Beach Community Center
Attn: Micheal Keegan
71:0 Pier Ave.
Hermosa Beach , CA 90254
DELIVERED TO:
Micheal Keegan
Hermosa Beach Community Center
710 Pier Ave.
Hermosa Beach , CA 90254
•
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Dress :decorate tables
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Tablecloth, 1:20" Blue Larne
Plates, 7 1/2 White Bel :Air
Chafers Roll Top 8 qt
:Cutting boards w/warming light
Chafer 2 quart
Ladle - silver
Tongs„ sissor style
Revere 7 ounce bowls
Soup spoons, large - silver plate
STATION #4 SEA FOOD
Tables, 8' serpentine
Dress ;& decorate
- Table, :30" - stand up cocktail
Tablecloth, Copper Lame
Table top double burner
Brick liner -
Propane tank.
Chafer eightquart - round silver
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business:!
Rev'n.Inv. 270284d1d3/18/07increasin9
rentals. 50% :deposit :due now please to
reserve rentals.
Bal.due Sept3/07 please Thank you
DEPOSITS NOT REFUNDABLE INV# 270264
Sub -total
116375,50
Continued on next page
T he tem of the Agreement en the reverse ksite hereof :are incorporated herein
:emigre part hetepf and lecknowlegge I tram read the eente and rezeiv.K1 zopy
thereof. •
Customer Signature
6835 Inde
Canoga P
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nce Ave.
:91303
DEL. DATE & TIME: 09/29/2007 Sat 8am
EVENT DATE: 09/29/2007 6-11 pm
RETURN DATE: 09/29/2007
invoice - LtortD4
Page: 6 Date: 03/23/2007
WORK ORDER #: 12773
ORDER DATE: 03/16/2007
EVENT TYPE: Anniversary
NUMBER OF GUESTS: 258
P.O. NUMBER:
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 05144
SALES PERSON: Syliva Lowry
CUST. PH.: 310-213-2086
DEL PH.: 310-213-2086
CUST. FAX: 310-545-5203
BILLED TO:
Hermosa Beach Community Center
Attn: Micheal Keegan
710 Pier Ave.
Hermosa Beach , CA 00254
• DELIVERED TO:
Micheal Keegan
Hermosa Beach Cornrrlunity Center
710 Pier Ave.
Hermosa Beach ,.CA902:54-
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Serving soons silver
Fire Extinguisher
AREA #5 DESSERT & :COFFEE
Tables, 8' Serpentine
Dress & Decorate
Table, 30" Stand Up
Tablecloth, 120" Lime Green Lame
Coffee mugs short
Teaspoons - Mikasa silver plated
Cups 1.00 silver urns
Silver trays, 18"rd
Creamers, Silver
Sugars, Silver
Market umbrellas, uv/base :& pole
Platters white
Serving Tongs
Cake cutters/servers
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The client is responsible for all lost or damaged
items. Please sign one copy and return.
Thank you for the order. We appreciate your
businessil
R;ev'n.inv.270264d'td3/1/ 7increasing
rentals. 50% .deposit due now please to
reserve rentals.
Ral.due Sept:3%07 please. Thank you
DEPOSITS NOT REFUNDABLE INV# 270264
:Sub -total
Continued on next page.
The terms of the agreement on the reverse lisle hereef are inwerpora.terd herein
and are part hereof and I apknowledge I have read the ;same and received a zepy •
thereat.
18577,55
Customer Signature
8635 endenea.Ave.
-Can rk, A1503
• 618-71D-1222
• FAX: 616-7104:1222 • •
DEL. DATE & TIME: 09129/2007 Sat 8am
EVENT DATE: 09/29/2007 6-11pm
RETURN DATE: 09/29/2007
invoice - UZb4
Page: 7 Date: 03/23/2007
WORK ORDER #: 12773
ORDER DATE: 03/16/2007
EVENT TYPE: Anniversary
NUMBER OF GUESTS: 258
P.O. NUMBER:
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 05144
SALES PERSON: SyIlya Lowry
CUST. PH: 310-213-2086
DEL PH.: 310-213-2086
GUST_ FAX: 310-545-5203
BILLED To:
Hermosa Beach Community Center
Attn: Micheal Keegan
710 PierAve.
Hermosa Beach , CA 90254
DELIVERED To:
Micheal Keegan
Hermosa Beach Community Center
710 Pier Ave.
Hermosa Beach , CA 90254
Quantity Description
Rental and Sales
Unit Price Total
3
1000
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10
1
Tablecloths, 1:2'
M Purpose Glasses
Tiki Huts Decorated
Assorted Nautical props for buffet
Pole lighting w/velon buffet area
'Velon behind skirt of tiki bar no charge
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Labor: Setup
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items. Please sign one copy :and return. Terms: D.ue Now
Thank you for the order. We appreciate your
business!
270264d1d3/16/07increasing
meals. 50% deposit due now please to
reserve rentals.
Bal.due Sept.3/07 please. Thank you
DEPOSITS NOT REFUNDABLE INV# 270264
The terms of the 2.9reementpn the reverse side hereof ars incorporated hergin
:anti:am part hereofand !acknowledge I have read the some and received copy
thereof.
Customer Signature
CLIENT INFORMATION
Name = City of Hermosa Beach
Email = sburrell@hermosabch.org
Home ]Phone = 310-318-0216
Location Address = 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach Community Center Hermosa Beach Ca. 90254
Billing Address = Please advise
Date = September 29 2007
Time = 6:00.11:00
Number of Guests = 250
Type of Event = 100 Anniversary of the City of Hermosa Beach
Cocktail Reception = Checked
Food Stations=Checked
Dessert = Checked
Bar & Beverage Service = Checked
Floral Design = Checked
Lighting = Checked
Decorations = Checked
Rentals = Checked
Valet Parking: Checked
•
Menu Station One
Vegetable Asian Pot Stickers
Served with Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce
Traditional Style California Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Served with Wasabi and Soy
Crispy Won Ton Chips
Served with a Sweet & Sour Sauce
Menu Station Two
Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Crostini
Vine Ripened Tomatoes Topped with Fresh Basil
Served on Sliced Toasted Baguette Bread Brushed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Colorful & Healthy Endive Spears
Stuffed with Red Pepper Mousse, Fire Roasted Pepper
and Topped with Sprouts
Cheese Display
Imported & Domestic Cheeses
Brie, Gouda, Port-Salut, Mild Cheddar, Monterey Jack
Assorted Fine Crackers and Sliced Baguettes
Garnished with Red, White Seedless Grapes and Plump Juicy Strawberries
•
Menu Station Three
Clief Carving Station
Angus Beef Tenderloin
Presented with a Porcini Wild Mushroom Gravy
And Our Sour Cream & Horseradish Sauce
Turkey Breast, Tender and .Moist
Served with a Cranbury Mayo & Chipotle Mustard
Old World Style Hearth Bread Display
Sliced Baguettes, Kalamata Olive Bread, Garlic Thyme Bread,
Organic Wheat Sourdough,
Multigrain Wheat Bread,
Crusty Black Pepper Parmesan Cheese Bread
A Fine Assortment of Dinner Rolls
All Served with Creamy Sweet Butter
Menu station Four
Jumbo Shrimp
Sauteed in View of Guest with a Choice of Two sauces
Scampi Garlic Cream Sauce
&.
Spicy Vine Ripened Roma Tomatoes & Olive sauce
Served on a Bed Herbed Rice
Boccaccini Mozzarella
With Basil and Split Sweet Cherry Tomatoes
Diced Cucumbers
Marinated with a light White balsamic Vinaigrette
Desserts Station
Assorted Cookies and Brownies,
Cakes, 7 Layer Bars
Fres* GroundStarbucks Coffee
Regular and Decaffeinated
Flavored and Herbal Tea's
Decaffeinated Tea's
Coffee Creamer, French Vanilla, & Hazel Nut,
Sugars, Sweet & Low, Equal, Honey Fresh lemons
Ice Cold Beverage's
Coke, Diet Coke, 7up, Diet 7up
Bottled Fizzy Waters,
And Plenty of Ice
Additional Menu Selections Available on
www. charl iescola. com
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Social Catering by Charlie Scola
Charlie's direct Line 310-214-9158
Charlie0forstarscatering.com
Date of Event: September 29 2007
Name
Address 710 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach-C.onunuuity :Center.
Steve Burrell/ Lisa Lynn
Invoice #: Quote
City
Phone
Hermosa Beath
H:onie =3107318-02169
State Ca.
ZIP 9.0254
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE OR PRODUCT PROVIDED
Quantity
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
Menu Price
250
$38.00
$9500.00
Dessert & Coffee
250
$3.00
$ 750.00
Beverage
250
$2.00
$ 500.00
Party Manager
1
$500.00
$500.00
Kitchen Staff
5
$250.00
$ 1250.00
Chef
1
$350.00
$350.00
Server
10
$250.00
$ 2500.00
Bartender
3
$250,00
$750.00
Bar Runner
1
$150.00
$150.00
Scullery
2
$150.00
$300.00
Rentals, Flowers, Liquor Not Included In Package
JL
PAYMENT DETAILS
APPROVED BY:
Subtotal
$16550.00
Service Charge
18%
WAIVED
CHECK #:
DATE CHECK CUT:
Tax 8.25%
$1365.37
DATE CHECK SENT:
Total
$17,915.37
Thank you for your business
S
Elaine Doerfling
Page 1 of 1
From: Maureen Ferguson [bchrunrmaureen@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 2:09 PM
To: Elaine Doerfling; Laura Raymond; Lisa Lynn
Subject: letter to city council regarding proposed
Attachments: 4086362374 -past Mayor's Party Letter.doc
Hi Elaine -
I am attaching a letter to the City Council regarding the proposed Ex -Mayors Dinner. I am not sure when it will be on
the city council agenda. I am also not certain if I can email this to you or I need to mail it via POST before it can be
added to council's packets. I will not be able to be at the next 2 meetings (getting married and going on my
honeymoon) so I wanted to make sure that this letter is included when council brings up this item.
Please advise.
Thank you,
Maureen Ferguson
Co -Chair Hermosa Beach Centennial Committee
www.hermosa100.com
5/2/2007
425 25th Streer
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
May 2, 2007
Dear Mayor Edgerton and members of City Council, Mr. Burrell and fellow Hermosans,
This letter is in response to the request of up to $50K budget to fund a Past Mayor's
Dinner. As both 1 and my Co -Chair & Maid of Honor, Laura Raymond will be busy
enjoying my wedding in Hawaii; we will be unable to attend the next city council meeting
to speak to this event.
I think it's a fantastic idea to honor our history and past leaders. 1 think the city did a
great job tracking down the past mayors and sending them a special invitation for the
Historical Society. Dedication and all the eveningfestivities on January 14th. There were
well over a dozen past mayors in attendance. l know that the same invitation will be
extended for our closing Centennial Events planned September 30th on the Pier.
There are several issues that cause me great concern regarding this event. Although in
the end, it is the Council that makes the final decision as where to direct the Centennial
funds, i hope you carefully review the request for funding and find that the funds should
be allocated to those Centennial events that best serve the majority of our residents.
1) The scope of the event and details of the budget have not been shared with the
Centennial Co -Chairs and the city liaison — Lisa Lynn. We are uncertain how
the requested $50K will be used. Since the Birthday event in January that
touched over 10,000 South Bay residents was accomplished on a $62,963
budget (roughly $6.30 per person spend). The $50 K for an "intimate" event
seems excessive There has not been any active fundraising by the sub-
committee (looking for sponsors, fundraising event, etc) that has been pursued
to help raise monies for the program. From one of the members of the
committee, we have learned that the event capacity would be about 250
people. At a $50K budget, that is asking the city to spend $200 per person on
an event that is not open to everyone. At $35K, it is $140 per person. The
argument has to be why the city or centennial funds should be directed towards
an event that is cost per person prohibitive and not open to everyone.
2) The funding for the future events approved last year by city council (highlighted
on the website www.hermosa100.com) are still being worked out. There are still
some items on the calendar that may not happen because there is not enough
money to support everything. Sponsors donating to the event gave based on
the approved calendar. This event was not presented in the sponsorship
package (also approved by Council last year).
3) The consensus is that this Past Mayor's event feels very exclusive. The sub-
committee has stated that they want this to be "an intimate and upscale dinner
to honor the past".... this betrays the mission statement that the committee has
adhered to for the past 3 %2 years- "To incorporate and involve as many
people and organizations in the city as possible for every event. Make
every resident feel that this is their centennial"
• •
4) The Centennial Committee has also pledged that money from the city's
operating budget would not be used for any parties, etc. As a committee, We all
agreed that we should be sensitive to the current state of our city coffers.
Utilizing city money could delay much needed services that are vital to the
wellbeing and safety of our residents. We are proud that as of now, we have
upheld that commitment.
5) Currently, the city is planning their resources to support the approved Taste of
Hermosa and the Jazz Dedication on the Pier. Speaking with the city, they have
communicated that they simply cannot manage another event on the same
weekend — especially one budgeted at $50K.
I have spoken to several of you individually regarding my concerns. We certainly
all agree that the .idea of this event is •wonderful. It is also commendable that a
small sub -committee has taken their idea and spent a lot of passion & energy to
make their vision happen. However, as with many ideas on our centennial wish list,
the plan needs to be more flexible and adjustments made that would best serve
the majority of the community and make this a less exclusive affair.
My co-chair & l have suggested that the Taste of Hermosa and the Past Mayor's
dinner take place at the same time down on the Pier. We have always encouraged
local organizations to incorporate the spirit of the Centennial in all their events. The
Sister City celebration is coming up in the summer at the Community Center.
Perhaps this could be a great venue in which to incorporate the Past -Mayor's
dinner. There will be entertainment, food and celebration and the event is open to
everyone. Another option is to have the dinner at Sangria. Honestly, the same core
group will participate in the Past Mayor's event, and the size can easily be
accommodated for a lovely dinner. There is opportunity for music and a stage for
presentations at this venue. With a no -host bar, the event can easily be had for
about $10K (and most of the cost could be covered with ticket sales to those other
than the past Mayors) The $10K would include special Centennial pins for the
Mayors, the cost of invites and programs as well as insure .a great cohesiveness
with all the events happening on September 30th to culminate Hermosa's birthday
celebration.
As I have stated before, as co-chair of the Centennial Committee, I cannot support
this event without knowing the scope of the project, the intention of the event and
how it will affect the already planned and approved budgeted Centennial Calendar.
I don't want this event to mar all the good the Centennial Committee has
accomplished and the fantastic events and memories yet to be experienced.
Respectfully,
Maureen Ferguson
Co -Chair -Hermosa Beach Centennial Committee
www.hermosa100.com
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 2, 2007
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: STEPHEN BURRELL, CITY MANAGE
SUBJECT: BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING — CHANGE DATE TO THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider changing the date of the budget study session/workshop
from Thursday, May 31, 2007 to Thursday, May 24, 2007. This is a request of
Mayor Edgerton so he will be able to attend the meeting.
•
Action: To ratify the check register as presented.
RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE
GENDA ITEMS.
To receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items as presented.
(d) RECOM NDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE DECEMBER 2006
REVENUE D EXPENDITURE REPORTS.
Action: To rec- - and file the December 2006 Revenue and Expenditure
reports.
(e) RECOMMENDATION 1 CCEPT DONATIONS OF $900.00 FROM THE
FRIENDS OF THE PAR TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE. OF
CENTENNIAL SHRUBS; , ' 0.00 FROM 22 PIER LLC/DRAGON
RESTAURANT TO BE USED • R THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION;
AND $604.61 COLLECTED FRO NONYMOUS DONORS FOR COOKIE
SALES AT THE CENTENNIAL ENT TO BE USED FOR THE
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION. Mem + dum from Finance Director Viki
Copeland dated February 6, 2007.
This item was removed from the consent
Reviczky for separate discussion later in the meet]
and thank the donors.
(f)
Action: To accept the following donations:
$900.00 from the Friends of the Park to be used for - purchase of
Centennial shrubs;
$250.00 from the 22 Pier LLC/Dragon Restaurant to be u- • for the
Centennial Celebration; and,
- $604.51 collected from anonymous donors for cookie sales - the
Centel •- - - - - - • -tion.
- cz y, second Edgerton. The motion carried by a - •t
ndar by Councilmember
'n order to acknowledge
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE TENTATIVE DATE OF THURSDAY,
MAY 31, 2007 AT 7:10 P.M. FOR REVIEW OF THE 2007-2008 BUDGET.
Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 1, 2007.
Action: To approve tentative date of Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 7:10 p.m. for
review of the 2007-2008 Budget.
(g) RECOMM 1 ' - - _ . -1 A TED MEMORIAL
DONATION PROGRAM. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard
Morgan dated February 6, 2007.
City Council Minutes 2-13-07 Page 12103
May 3, 2007
Honorable Mayor and Members of
the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of
May 8, 2007
PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF OPPOSITION TO AB640 WHICH WOULD INCREASE
THE FEES ON LOCAL WATER PROVIDERS
Recommendation:
That the City Council consider adoption of a resolution opposing AB640 which would increase
water replenishment assessment for water providers in the West Basin and lower them in the
Central Basin.
Background:
A group of cities located in the Central Basin Groundwater Replenishment District, called the
Southeast Water Coalition, is proposed that the assessments for water replenishment be split. The
West Basin area, which includes most of the South Bay, would pay a higher assessment than
those areas that comprise the Central Basin. The current system, in effect for over 50 years, has
an equal assessment. A more detailed fact sheet is attached that was prepared by the e City of
Torrance that goes into detail on the issue.
A resolution is attached that is ready for adoption opposing AB640.
Respectfully submitted,
411
StIP ephe R.: urrell
City Manager
7b
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RESOLUTION NO. 07 -
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 640
AUTHORED BY ASSEMBLY MEMBER DE LA TORRE
WHERAS, a study was commissioned by the Southeast Water Coalition (SEWC) to
assess the direct cost of groundwater replenishment in both the Central and
West Coast Basins, which are managed by the Water Replenishment
District of Southern California (WRD); and
WHEREAS, this proposed legislation is based solely on the findings in the Southeast
Water Coalition study, which is a very simplistic cost allocation study that
does not take the inter -connectivity issues between the basins and
numerous economic, environmental, institutional and historic factors that
must be considered in any such evaluation; and
WHEREAS, AB 640 would mandate a" split -rate" replenishment assessment (RA) be
levied in both basins managed by WRD, rather than the current uniform
replenishment assessment, which has successfully balanced equity in both
basins for nearly 50 years; and
WHEREAS, this proposed legislation would threaten the sustainability of the West Cost
Basin and likely increase dependence on limited imported water deliveries
from the environmentally sensitive Bay -Delta region;
WHEREAS, AB 640 runs counter to fundamental precepts of an Integrated Regional
Water Management Plan for Southern California, that endeavors to
enhance, rather than limit, the integration of regional water supply sources
and management programs to increase overall water supply reliability; and
WHEREAS, if passed, AB 640 would diminish water supply reliability in the region by
discouraging local groundwater conjunctive use programs and water
banking opportunities; hamper local water conservation and water recycling
programs; and increase the area's vulnerability to water shortages in the
future; and
WHEREAS, this legislation fails to take into consideration the legal precedents and
essential data related to groundwater "underflow" from Central Basin, that
was formerly a major source of groundwater for the West Coast Basin; and
passage of this measure could led to protracted litigation; and
WHEREAS, AB 640 would unjustly increase the cost of water to all parties in the West
Coast Basin, including the City of Hermosa Beach, and harm many
economically disadvantaged communities within the South Bay
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hermosa Beach City Council hereby
resolves as follows:
1). That AB 640 jeopardizes water supply reliability in the City of Hermosa Beach and
would impose unjustified higher water rates on residents and businesses in the City.
2). That AB 640 is fundamentally flawed and places narrow self-serving economic
interests above balanced regional water supply planning and sound decision
making.
3). That in order to protect the residents and businesses of the City of Hermosa Beach
and ensure a safe and reliable water supply for the City and the region, the Hermosa.
Beach City Council herby opposes AB 640.
4). That the City Manager, or other designated officers or employees of the City, inform
Assembly Member De La Torre, the Assembly Committee on Local Government,
Assembly Member Ted Lieu, and other state and local officials regarding the City's
opposition to AB 640.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 8th day of May, 2007.
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY
DRAFT
MAJOR ISUES AND CONCERNS REGARDING THE
SOUTHEAST WATER COALITION REPORT TITLED
"REPLENISHMENT ASSESSSMENT COAST ALLOCATION STUDY"
As a result of the meeting held on January 26`, a number of issues and concerns
were raised regarding the potential impacts regarding implementation of
measures recommended in the Southeast Water Coalition (SEWC) Study
regarding a reformulation of Replenishment Assessments in the both the Coast
and West Coast Basins.
The following information briefly summarizes of some of most salient points
raised at last weeks meeting and is intended to serve as "talking points" to further
focus our discussions on this matter.
Economics- The SEWC study recommends that the Central and West
Basin Groundwater Replenishment Assessments (RA) be split into two
separate assessments with Central Basin assessment declining by 41 %
from current rate of $138 per acre foot (AF) to $83/AF and West Basin's
RA escalating by 165% to $366. The impact of this cost shift on West
Basin pumpers needs to be ascertained. However, it is likely that there
would be a significant decline in groundwater, pumping due to cost
pressures attributable to $ 228/AF increase in the RA for West Basin
pumpers.
The cost allocation used by SEWC's consultant, HFH, appears to be fairly
simplistic and does not adequately explain the rationale for these
arbitrary allocation cost splits between the Central and West Basin and
these findings are not justified in the report. This drastic increase in the
Replenishment Assessment (RA) would likely make it economically
unfeasible to increase groundwater production or continue current levels
of pumping. In addition, the report does not assess the secondary
impacts (externalities) of these cost shifts.
Water Resource Reliability- The recommendations of the SEWCS report
are contrary to the overall regional goals of increasing overall water supply
reliability by encouraging development of additional local water supplies,
including under utilized groundwater in areas such as West Basin. . Due to
the unfavorable economics of a $228/Af increase in the RA, it is likely West
Basin groundwater production would continue to decline rather than increase.
This situation would place a greater burden on vulnerable imported water
supply sources and subject West Basin agencies to possible shortfalls during
a drought. In terms of reliability, the SEWCS report is contrary to policies and
programs to enhance local water supply development including the Water
•
Replenishment District's West Coast Optimization Study, MWD's Integrated
Water Plan (IRP), the Conjunctive Use Program and the respective Urban
Water Management Plans Of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD), the
West Basin Municipal District and individual water agencies in the West
Basin.
• Impact on Disadvantaged Communities -The SECW Study indicates
that it benefits poorer disadvantaged communities by decreasing their cost
of water. The study implies that the entire West Basin is affluent and this
cost shift would benefit less affluent communities in the Central Basin. The
study ignores the fact that major areas in the West Basin are economically
disadvantaged including the cities of Inglewood, Hawthorne, Compton and
various unincorporated areas. The drastic increase in the RA assessment
would increase water rates to these poorer communities by a much higher
percentage than any rate relief to communities in the Central Basin. The
report also fails to point out that the major beneficiaries are not the poorer
communities in Central Basin but rather the more affluent ones such as
Cerritos, Downey, and Lakewood, which would realize financial benefits
from over $600,000 to nearly $1 million annually.
• Impact on Conjunctive Use — Negotiations on the Conjunctive Use (CU)
process to resolve outstanding issues and develop a viable CU program
for both the Central and West Basins is scheduled to resume after being in
abeyance for over 11/2 years. This program could significantly enhance
local water supply reliability and provide access to outside funding to
reinvest in groundwater extraction and storage. The recommendations in
the SECW may thwart this entire process.
• Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRMWP) - The greater
Los Angeles County region recently completed a milestone event - the
development of an integrated regional water management. plan. The
IRMWP was developed to define a clear vision for the sustainable
management of water resources, develop solutions to regional water
problems in the most cost effective way and develop outside funding
opportunities to implement high priority projects now and in the future.
The SECW recommendations would have a negative impact on this
process by fragmenting various agencies into competing interests.
• Potential Environmental Impacts- The SECW report does not address
any of the potential environment impacts on either the local, regional or
state wide level. On a state level, the SECW recommendations would
increase demands for imported water deliveries to make up for reduced
groundwater pumping. This would place additional stress on the
ecologically sensitive Bay- Delta region. In addition, it could negatively
impact the seawater intrusion barriers and ultimately result in fue
seawater intrusion throughout the basin and destroy fresh water resources
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in the West Basin. This migration would eventually impact agencies in the
Central Basin, particularly Long Beach, which is located in close proximity
to these protective barriers.
• Under Flow Issues— Historically a major portion of the West Basin
groundwater supply was replenished by natural under flow from Central
Basin into the West Basin along the fault line separating the two basins.
The value of this has not been accounted for in the SECW study. The
historic under flow derived from the Central Basin prior to over pumping
needs to be modeled and calculated.
Adjudication and Legal issues- The SECW does not address the matter
of the current groundwater adjudications in the Central and West Basins,
nor the impact that this proposed major shift in costing would have on the
respective Central and West Basin adjudication issues. This may open up
questions related to safe pumping yields, groundwater pumping rights,
restricted zones of pumping, the impacts of overdraft in "pumping holes"
and the provision of former levels of replenishment water to West Basin
from under flow from the Central Basin. WRD's statutory requirement to
charge a uniform RA rate and the underlying rationale for this requirement
needs to be addressed.
• Historic Combined Management of Basins and Uniform RA Rate
Policy- With the creation of the Water Replenishment District (WRD) in
1959, groundwater replenishment and related groundwater management
programs for both basins have been under the jurisdiction of WRD. A
common agency was created to oversee management of both basins
because of the hydrologic linkage of the Central and West Basins and
their respective influence on each other. A uniform RA was established for
both basins which have been in existence since the inception of WRD.
The so called "postage stamp" rate was adopted to reflect this inter-
dependence of the basins. This uniform rate mirrors the policies of
adjoining basins including the San Gabriel and Orange County
Groundwater Basins and the Metropolitan Water District. The uniform rate
policy of the last 50 years recognized the myriad of inter -dependencies
and the need to mange both basins conjunctively
• California Environmental Review Process (CEQA) - The potential
secondary impacts of SECW recommendations may require an
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) process. Resultant potential impacts such as the increased
degradation of the West Basin due to resumption of sweater intrusion, a
reduction in groundwater production, increase reliance on fixed supplies of
imported water may trigger the need for a,full scale Environmental Impact
Report.
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• Seawater Barrier Requirements if West Basin Operations Cease- The
SECW report assumes that West Basin pumpers would continue to extract
groundwater supplies at their historic rate and pay all cost to operate the
West Coast and Dominguez Gap Barriers, However, if groundwater
production the West Basin ceased, there would be no West Basin funds to
support the operation and maintenance of these barriers. However, even
with cessation of pumping the West Basin there still may be a need for the
Central Basin to maintain and operate these barriers to prevent seawater
migration into the Central Basin. This scenario needs to be modeled and
costed.
Assets Procured for Benefit of Central Basin with West Basin
Funding -Over the years, there have been a number of major facilities
constructed primarily for the benefit of Central Basin that were partially
funded by pumping assessment revenue derived from West Basin
pumpers. These facilities need to identified, the associated costs for
these facilities computed and West Basin contributions identified.
• Impacts on Water Replenishment District- The drastic alteration of the
RA assessment between Central and West Basin may drastically reduce
West Basin pumping or result in ultimate total cessation of pumping. This
would have major impacts on WRD and its mission and role in managing
these groundwater basins. These potential impacts need to be evaluated
in the context_
+ Technical Analysis and Assessment- A number of these issues require
additional information and analysis. As first step, the West Basin Water
Association (WBWA) may wish to request that WRD perform a technical
assessment on various issues. At some point, it may be necessary -for the
WBWA to consider retaining a consultant to provide additional technical
services to counter the findings of the SECW report.
• Political Action- Considering that SECW has apparently recruited a State
legislator to sponsor a bill altering the RA rate between Central and West
Basin, it may be necessary for the West Basin Water Association to
consider retaining the services of lobbyist with an extensive experience in
water matters. In addition, agencies with access to other lobbyists may
wish to alert them. If actual legislation is forthcoming within the next 1-2
weeks, it may be necessary to mobilize quickly and prepare sound bites
that can be used to counter this measure. Briefing sessions with -local•
State Assemblymen, State Senators and County Supervisor representing
the South Bay should be arranged.
• Stranded Cost for Investment in Facilities- Water agencies in the West
Basin have made a considerable investment in groundwater facilities
based on a uniform RA assessment. These investment decisions were
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based on a time frame of 20-40 years andwere predicated on the
economics of maintaining a standard uniform RA rate for all parties in the
Central and West Basin. The recommendation of split assessment rate as
proposed by the SEWC report would increase in the West Basin RA rate
by $228/AF rendering these investments economically unfeasible,
resulting in the abandonment of groundwater facilities. The stranded cost
of these facilities would be borne by the agency's ratepayers, resulting in
higher water rates. A considerable portion of this negative rate impact
would be borne by disadvantaged communities in the. South Bay.
In addition, the West Basin Municipal Water District (VVBMWD) has
invested tens of millions of dollars in expansion of facilities at their Water
Recycling Plant based on providing recycled water supplies for use at the
seawater barrier projects. If groundwater pumping is abandoned in the
West Basin and barrier operations ceased, WBMWD would be saddled
with enormous stranded costs. In all cases, the consequence of these
stranded costs would be higher rates to customers in the West Basin,
many of whom reside in disadvantaged communities.
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AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY APRIL 30, 2007
AMENDED 1N ASSEMBLY MARCH 28, 2007
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE -2007-08 REGULAR SESSION
ASSEMBLY BILL
No. 640
Introduced by Assembly Member De La Torre
February 21, 2007
An act to amend Sections 60300, 60305, 60306, 60309, 60315, 60316,
60317, 60317.5, and 60325 of the Water Code, relating to water.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 640, as amended, De La Torre. Water replenishment districts.
(1) The Water Replenishment District Act provides for the formation
of water replenishment districts. The act grants authority to a water
replenishment district relating to the replenishment, protection, and
preservation of groundwater supplies within that district. The act requires
the board of directors of a water replenishment district to prepare
annually an engineering survey and report that includes information
relating to the groundwater supplies within the district. The act requires
the board to make certain determinations in connection with a decision
to impose a water replenishment assessment to purchase replenishment
water or to remove contaminants from the groundwater supplies of the
district. The act requires the water replenishment assessment to be fixed
at a uniform rate per acre-foot of groundwater produced within the
district.
This bill, instead, would require information in that engineering survey
and report, and those related determinations, to pertain to the
groundwater in each basin within the district. The board of directors of
a water replenishment district, upon determining to impose a water
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replenishment assessment on the production of groundwater from each
groundwater basin, would be required, except as otherwise provided,
to impose the assessment in an amount that is calculated to pay for costs
that include the actual cost of replenishing the groundwater basin,
removing contaminants from the groundwater basin, and the
administrative costs of the district. The charge would be required to be
fixed at a uniform rate. The bill would make other conforming changes.
By establishing these requirements on a water replenishment district,
the bill would impose a state -mandated local program.
(2) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local
agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state.
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This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates
determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state,
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(2) The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local
agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state.
Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that
reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act
for a specified reason.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
State -mandated local program: yes.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
1 SECTION 1. Section 60300, of the Water Code is amended to
2 read:
3 60300. Not later than the second Tuesday in February of each
4 year, the board shall order an engineering survey and report to be
5 made regarding the groundwater supplies of the district. The
6 engineering survey and report shall include, among all other.
7 information and data that the board may require, the following:
8 (a) Records, data, and other information for the consideration
9 of the board in its determination of the annual overdraft.
10 . (b) Records, data, and other information for the consideration
11 of the board in its determination of the accumulated overdraft as
12 of the last day of the preceding water year.
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1 (c) A report, with supporting data, as to the total production of
2 groundwater from the groundwater supplies within the
3 replenishment district during the preceding water year.
4 (d) A report, with supporting data, as to the changes during the
5 preceding water year in the pressure levels or piezometric heights
6 of the groundwater contained within pressure-level areas of the
7 replenishment district, and as to the effects thereof upon each
8 groundwater basin within the replenishment district.
9 (e) An estimate of the annual overdraft for the current water
10 year and for the ensuing water year.
11 (f) An estimate of the accumulated overdraft as of the last day
12 of the current water year.
13 (g) An estimate of the total production of groundwater from
14 each groundwater basin within the replenishment district for the
15 current water year and for the ensuing water year.
16 (h) An estimate of the changes during the current water year in
17 the pressure levels or piezometric heights of the groundwater
18 contained within pressure-level areas of each groundwater basin
19 within the replenishment district, and of the effects thereof upon
20 each groundwater basin within the replenishment district.
21 (i) An estimate of the quantity, source, and cost of water needed
22 to replenish the groundwater in each basin within the replenishment
23 district during the ensuing water year under the provisions of
24 Section 60315.
25 (j) An estimate of the total costs, including program and
26 administrative costs, of the district during the ensuing water year.
27 SEC. 2. Section 60305 of the Water Code is amended to read:
28 60305. (a) On or before the second Tuesday in March of each
29 year, and provided the engineering survey and report required by
30 Section 60300 has been made, the board, by resolution, shall
31 declare whether funds shall be raised to purchase water for the
32 replenishment of any groundwater basin within the district during
33 the next ensuing fiscal year and whether the funds shall be raised
34 by any of the following:
35 (1) A water charge, as provided in Chapter 2 (commencing with
36 Section 60245) of Part 5.
37 (2) A general assessment, as provided in Chapter 3 (commencing
38 with Section 60250) of Part 5.
39 (3) A replenishment assessment as provided in this chapter.
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1 (4) A combination of any two or more of the charge or
2 assessments described in this subdivision, and whether the funds
3 to be raised, whether by a water charge, a general assessment, a
4 replenishment assessment or a combination of those means, will
5 benefit, directly or indirectly, all of the persons or real property
6 and improvements overlying the groundwater basin for which
7 replenishment water is proposed to be purchased.
8 (b) The resolution shall also declare whether funds shall be
9 raised to remove contaminants from any groundwater basin within
10 the district during the next ensuing fiscal year or to exercise any
11 other power under Section 60224, and whether funds for that
12 purpose shall be raised by a replenishment assessment as provided
13 in this chapter, with a statement of benefit similar to that set forth
14 in subdivision (a).
15 SEC. 3. Section 60306 of the Water Code is amended to read:
16 60306. (a) If the board, by resolution, determines that all or a
17 portion of the funds needed to purchase replenishment water, for
18 any groundwater basin within the district, to remove contaminants
19 from the groundwater basin within the district, or to exercise any
20 other power under Section 60224 with regard to any groundwater
21 basin within the district, shall be raised by the levy of a
22 replenishment assessment, the board shall immediately publish a
23 notice that a public hearing will be held on the second Tuesday of
24 April for the purpose of determining whether and to what extent
25 the estimated costs thereof for the ensuing year shall be paid for
26 by a replenishment assessment imposed upon the production of
27 water from the affected groundwater basin.
28 (b) The notice shall contain a copy of the resolution, the time
29 and place of the hearing, and an invitation to all interested parties
30 to attend and be heard in support of or opposition to the proposed
31 assessment, the engineering survey and report, and the board's
32 determination, and shall invite inspection of the engineering survey
33 and report upon which the board acted. The notice shall be
34 published in each affected county pursuant to Section 6061 of the
35 Government Code, at least 10 days before the hearing date.
36 SEC. 4. Section 60309 of the Water Code is amended to read:
37 60309. All evidence relevant to the engineering survey and
38 report and the board's determination that a replenishment
39 assessment shall be levied upon the production of water from a
40 groundwater basin within the district may be introduced.
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1 SEC. 5. Section 60315 of the Water Code is amended to read:
2 60315. Upon completing the hearing, but no later than the
3 second Tuesday in May, the board shall, by resolution adopted
4 with regard to the replenishment of any groundwater basin within
5 the district, find all of the following:
6 (a) The annual overdraft of the groundwater basin for the
7 preceding water year.
8 (b) The estimated annual overdraft of the groundwater basin
9 for the current water year.
10 (c) The estimated annual overdraft of the groundwater basin for
11 the ensuing water year.
12 (d) The accumulated overdraft of the groundwater basin as of
13 the last day of the preceding water year.
14 (e) The estimated accumulated overdraft of the groundwater
15 basin as of the last day of the current water year.
16 (f) The total production of groundwater from the groundwater
17 basin for the preceding water year.
18 (g) The estimated total production of groundwater from the
19 groundwater basin for the current water year.
20 (h) The estimated total production of groundwater from the
21 groundwater basin for the ensuing water year.
22 (i) The changes during the preceding water year in the pressure
23 levels or piezometric heights of the groundwater contained within
24 pressure -level areas of the groundwater basin, and the effects
25 thereof upon the water supply within the basin.
26 (j) The estimated changes during the current water year in the
27 pressure levels or piezometric heights of the groundwater contained
28 within pressure -level areas of the groundwater basin, and the
29 estimated effects thereof upon the groundwater basin.
30 (k) The quantity of water that should be purchased for the
. 31 replenishment of the groundwater basin during the ensuing water
32 year.
33 (l) The source and estimated cost of water available for the
34 replenishment of the groundwater basin.
35 (m) The estimated costs of replenishing the groundwater basin
36 with the water purchased.
37 (n) The estimated costs of purchasing, in water years succeeding
38 the ensuing water year, that portion of the quantity of water which
39 should be purchased for the replenishment of the groundwater
40 basin during the ensuing water year, but which is estimated to be
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1 unavailable for purchase during the ensuing water year. Estimated
2 costs shall be based on the estimated price of water for
3 replenishment purposes during the ensuing water year.
4 (o) The estimated rate of the replenishment assessment required
5 to be levied upon the production of groundwater from the
6 groundwater basin during the ensuing fiscal year for the purposes
7 of accomplishing the replenishment, including thepayment of a
8 reasonable, pro rata allocation of the costs, including program and
9 administrative costs, of the district and providing a reserve fund
10 to purchase in future years, when available, that portion of the
11 quantity of water which should be purchased for the replenishment
12 of the groundwater basin during the ensuing water year, but which
13 is estimated to be unavailable for purchase during that ensuing
14 water year.
15 (p) Whether any contaminants should be removed from any
16 groundwater basin during the ensuing fiscal year, and whether any
17 other actions under Section 60224 should be undertaken with
18 regard to the groundwater basin during the ensuing fiscal year, the
19 estimated costs thereof, and the estimated additional rate of
20 replenishment assessment required to be levied upon the production
21 of groundwater from the groundwater basin during the ensuing
22 fiscal year for those purposes.
23 (q) Whether any program for removal of contaminants from the
24 groundwater basin or other actions taken with regard to the
25 groundwater basin under Section 60224 should be a multiyear
26 program or is a continuation of a previously authorized multiyear
27 program_
28 (r) The amount, if any, by which the estimated reserve funds
29 on hand at the end of the current fiscal year will exceed the annual
30 reserve fund limit determined pursuant to Section 60290.
31 SEC. 6. Section 60316 of the Water Code is amended to read:
32 60316. Based on the findings pursuant to Section 60315, the
33 board shall, by resolution, determine all of the following:
34 (a) What portion, if any, of the estimated cost of purchasing
35 water for replenishment of a groundwater basin within the district
36 for the ensuing fiscal year shall be paid for by a replenishment
37 assessment levied upon the production of groundwater from the
38 basin.
39 (h) What portion, not exceeding 25 percent of the above portion,
40 of the estimated cost of purchasing in the future that quantity of
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1 water which should be purchased during the ensuing water year
2 for the replenishment of a groundwater basin within the district,
3 but which is estimated to be unavailable during that year, shall be
4 raised by a replenishment assessment levied upon the production
5 of groundwater from the basin.
6 (c) What portion of the estimated costs of removing
7 contaminants from any groundwater basin within the district and
8 of taking other actions under Section 60224 with regard to the
9 groundwater basin during the ensuing fiscal year shall be paid for
10 by a replenishment assessment levied upon the production of
11 groundwater from the basin.
12 (d) What portion, if any, of the cost of a capital improvement
13 project for replenishment of a groundwater basin within the district
14 shall be paid for by a replenishment assessment levied upon the
15 production of groundwater from the basin.
16 (e) What portion, if any, of the cost of a capital improvement
17 project undertaken pursuant to Section60224with regard to a
18 groundwater basin within the district shall be " paid for by a
19 replenishment assessment levied upon the production of
20 groundwater from the basin.
21 SEC. 7. Section 60317 of the Water Code is amended to read:
22 60317. (a) If the board determines that a replenishment
23 assessment shall be levied upon the production of groundwater
24 from groundwater supplies within the district during the ensuing
25 fiscal year, immediately following the making of that determination
26 the board shall levy a replenishment assessment on the production
27 of groundwater from each groundwater basin within the district
28 during the fiscal year commencing on July 1st next 1.
29 (b) (1) The amount of the replenishment assessment shall be
30 calculated in an amount to pay for costs that include the actual
31 cost of replenishing the groundwater basin, the actual cost of
32 removing the contaminants from the groundwater basin, including
33 the undertaking of an action under Section 60224 on behalf of the
34 groundwater basin, and the administrative costs of the district. The
35 rate shall be a uniform rate calculated on the basis of the per
36 acre-foot amount of groundwater produced from the basin.
37 (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the amount of the
38 replenishment assessment calculated for each groundwater basin
39 may not exceed the following amounts in the following years:
40 (A) ($ ) for 2008
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1 (B) ($ ) for 2009.
2 (C) ($ ) for 2010.
3 (c) The producers of that groundwater shall pay the
4 replenishment assessment to the district at the times and in the
5 manner provided in this division. That part of the assessment levied
6 pursuant to the determination provided in subdivision (c) of Section
7 60316, exclusive of any part thereof for district administrative and
8 overhead expenses, shall not exceed 50 percent of the average
9 assessment levied for the current and four preceding fiscal years
10 pursuant to determinations under subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section
11 60316, exclusive of any part thereof for district administrative and
12 overhead expenses.
13 SEC. 8. Section 60317.5 of the Water Code is amended to read:
14 60317.5. (a) Except as set forth in this section, nothing in this
15 division prevents the use of district funds from any source for
16 powers and functions authorized under this division. That part of
17 a replenishment assessment levied pursuant to determinations
18 under subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 60316 shall not be utilized
19 for the direct costs of prevention and removal of contaminants
20 under subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 60224.
21 (b) Any part of a replenishment assessment levied pursuant to
22 a determination under subdivision (c) of Section 60316 that is not
23 expended may be obligated and expended for other uses authorized
24 by Section 60224 that benefit the groundwater basin to which the
25 replenishment assessment applies, after a hearing and findings
26 pursuant to Sections 60306 and 60315.
27 (c) Any part of a replenishment assessment levied pursuant to
28 a determination under subdivision (c) of Section 60316 that remains
29 unexpended and unobligated for five fiscal years after the last
30 obligation thereof, or any shorter period which the board may by
31 resolution determine, shall be deemed to have been levied for other
32 costs and expenses for which a replenishment assessment is
33 authorized under this division.
34 (d) Funds from a replenishment assessment, although restricted
35 as to use, may be loaned for any use benefiting the groundwater
36 basin to which the replenishment assessment applies within the
37 monetary limits for which such an assessment has been levied.
38 Any such loan shall be for a period not longer than 18 months and
39 shall bear interest, as nearly as practicable in the discretion of the
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1 board, at the rate which those funds might have otherwise been
invested at the time of the loan.
SEC. 9. Section 60325 of the Water Code is amended to read:
60325. (a) The district, after the levying of the replenishment
assessment, shall give notice thereof to the operators of all
water -producing facilities overlying the groundwater basin to
which the replenishment assessment applies as disclosed by the
records of the district.
(b) The notice shall state the rate of replenishment assessment
for each acre-foot of ground water groundwater to be produced
during the ensuing fiscal year. The notice may be sent by postal
card or by other first-class mail with postage prepaid by the district.
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19 to Section 6 ofArticle XIIIB of the California Constitution because
20 a local agency or school district has the authority to levy service
21 charges, fees, or assessments sufficient to pay for the program or
22 level of service mandated by this act, within the meaning of Section
23 17556 of the Government Code.
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May 3, 2007
Honorable Mayor and Members of
the Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of
May 8, 2007
PROPOSED LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SB286 WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE
ALLOCATION OF PROPOSITION 1B FUNDS
Recommendation:
That the City Council consider taking a position supporting SB286 and direct staff to track the
bill through the process.
Background:
Proposition 1B, approved in November 2006, provides for $2 billion direct allocation to local
governments for street and road repairs. SB286 set up a distribution schedule for half of these
funds over the next two fiscal years. Any remaining funds would be passed on to local
governments by the 2010-11 fiscal years. The City is allocated $617,473 from Proposition 1B.
A copy of a letter that will be sent is attached.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephen R. Burrell
City Manager
May 8, 2007
• Citi o f2lermostBeach
Senator Jenny Oropaza
State Capitol, Room 4074
Sacramento, California 95814
Civic Center,1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-3885
SAMPLE
LETTER
RE: SB 286 - Allocation of Prop 113 -Local Street and -Road Funds
Notice of Support
Dear Senator Oropeza:.
The City of Herrriosa Beach_ strongly:supports SB 286, which defines anallocation schedule for
the $2 billion included m Proposition 1B ,as a direct allocation to cities and:counties, We
sincerely appreciate: your recognition -of the importance- of funding local transportation projects
and ensuring this funding was part of the Infrastructure:Bond package.
Specifically, SB 286 guarantees:: that,every;city Willileceive °atleast half of their:Prop IB funds to
spend in the:nexttvo fiscal years; the 2007-08 Proposition:42"gap" year and2008-09. This is
extremely important because without significant: funding iri_the 2007-08:.Prop 42 "gap." year,
cities and counties will notreceive. any monies for local streets and roads. .
SB 286 alsoprovides that_a e t ma`'`rec.eive.up to the entiresamount ofits :SliarefoOrop 1B
funds in the next two f scal years, if the' ability to; spend.the<fuf ds is: demonstrated In addition,
every city is guaranteed'at ieast-$40.0,000 in the first:tw•.o; years af_the p1 ogra i :
SB 286 allocates any remaining funds. (funds not spent m2007-08_.and 2008-09) to cities no later
than January 1, 2010 for fiscal years 2009-.10 :and 201'0-1-1-:s
Currently, it is estimated that the City of Hermosa Beach would receive $617,473 in direct
funding from Prop 1B for local transportation purposes.
The City of Hermosa Beach is able to put this money to use quickly for repair of local streets.
The City could spend the entire allocation during the fiscal year if we received it.
SB 286 is flexible and allows cities to spend Prop 1B monies based on local needs. It allows
bond funds to be spent as quickly as needed, or the funds can be spread out over multiple years.
Senator Jenny Oropeza
May 8, 2007
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Again, we support SB 286 and the much-needed investment it brings to our city for our local
transportation needs.
Sincerely,
Sam Edgerton, III
Mayor
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LETTER
cc: Senator Bob Dutton
Senator Alan Lowenthal, Chair, Senate Transportation and Housing Committee
Members, Senate Transportation and Housing Committee
Art Bauer, Consultant, Senate Transportation and Housing Committee
Ted Morley, Consultant, Senate Republican Caucus
Cynthia Bryant, Governor's Office of Planning and Research
Curt Augustine, Office of Governor Schwarzenegger
Dale Bonner, Secretary, Business, Transportation and Housing Agency
League of California Cities, Attn: Liisa Lawson Stark
Mayor and Members
of the City Council
May 1, 2007
City Council Meeting
May 8, 2007
VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING July 15, 2008
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council direct the City Clerk to advertise the unscheduled Civil
Service Board vacancy with a newspaper publication and normal posting procedures, as has been
standard practice in the past, inviting applications from persons interested in being appointed to fill
the unexpired term ending July 15, 2008.
Background:
The City Clerk's office was notified on April 26, 2007 of Michael D'Amico's passing , thereby
creating an unscheduled vacancy. Mr. D'Amico had served on the Civil Service Board since June
23, 1992, when he was appointed by the City Council. A special vacancy notice was posted May 1,
2007 in the Clerk's office and the Library, as required by State law, as well as in the City Hall
outdoor display case.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54974, appointment to fill the vacancy may not be made for
at least 10 working days after the posting of the notice in the Clerk's office. That Code Section
further states that Council "may, if it finds that an emergency exists, fill the unscheduled vacancy
immediately. A person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve only on an acting basis until the
final appointment is made pursuant to this section." There is no emergency that requires filling the
vacancy immediately.
If the Council directs the recommended advertising, a notice inviting applications will be published
twice (May 10 and 17) in the Easy Reader, with a deadline of 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2007 for
submitting applications. The matter would then be back before Council on the June 26, 2007
agenda for the scheduling of applicant interviews.
Elaine Doerfling, City Clerk
Steph 7' : urrell, ity Manager
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May 2, 2007
HONORABLE MAYOR and MEMBERS of the Regular Meeting of
HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
May 8, 2007
SUBJECT: FINAL MAP NO. 61900 (C.U.P. CON NO. 04-24 / 07-4, PDP NO. 04-26)
LOCATION: 708 MONTEREY BOULEVARD AND 709 SUNSET DRIVE
APPLICANT (S): PCD 708 MONTEREY, LLC
1910 BAYVIEW DRIVE
HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254
REQUEST: TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP FOR A TWO -
UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Final Parcel Map No. 61900 which is consistent with the
approved Vesting Tentative Parcel Map, and recommends the City Clerk be directed to endorse
the certificate for said map.
Background
The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a two unit condominium
project and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No.61900 at their December 1, 2004 meeting. The
Map subsequently expired on December 1, 2006 and the applicant re-applied and received
approval of said Vesting Tentative Parcel Map at the March 20, 2007 Planning Commission
meeting. The project is currently under construction.
Process
Once a map has been tentatively approved by the Planning Commission, copies of the tentatively
approved map must be submitted to the L.A. County Engineer, who is contracted by the City, to
review the map for its technical correctness (pursuant to Section 66442(a)(4)of the Subdivision
Map Act).
An applicant has two years from the date of tentative map " approval to submit for final map
approval. Typically applicants have not submitted for final map approval until projects are near
completion and ready to be sold.
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Final, maps must be submitted to the City Council and must be approved by the City Council,
"...if it confonns to all the requirements of [Subdivision Map Act] and any local subdivision
ordinance applicable at the time of approval or conditional approval of the tentative map and any
rulings made thereunder...." pursuant to Section 66458(a) of the Subdivision Map Act.
Analysis
The staff has reviewed the Final Map and found it substantially consistent with the Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map approved by the Planning Commission and in conformance with the State
Subdivision Map Act.
CONCUR:
Sol Blumenf ld, Director
Community evelopment Department
Stephen R. f rr
City Manager
Respect ly submit ed,
en RobrEso
Senior Planner
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RESOLUTION NO. 07-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 61900, FOR
THE SUBDIVISIONOF A TWO -UNIT CONDOMINIUM, LOCATED AT 708
MONTEREY BOULEVARD AND 709 SUNSET DRIVE IN THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2007, the Planning Commission of the City of Hermosa Beach
conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the application of PCD 708 Monterey, LLC
(the "Applicant" hereinafter) for approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 61900 and, upon
conclusion of said public hearing on March 20, 2007 the Planning Conunission adopted its
Resolution No. 07-14 approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 61900.
WHEREAS, on April 30, 2007, the Applicant filed an application for approval of Final
Parcel Map No. 61900 (the "Application" hereinafter), as described in the title of this Resolution.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 16.08.040, the City Engineer has
reviewed Final Parcel Map No. 61900 and determined that the map is technically correct,
conforms to the approved Tentative Parcel Map and is in compliance with applicable provisions of
Title 16 of the Municipal Code and of the Subdivision Map Act.
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this. Resolution have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in
this Resolution are true and correct.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 16.08.040 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, the
City Council finds the Final Parcel Map to be in substantial conformance with the Tentative Parcel
Map, with Title 7, Division 2, Chapter 3 of the California Governrnent Code and with the
applicable provisions of Title 16 of the Municipal Code. Based on the foregoing finding, the
Council hereby approves Final Parcel Map No. 61900 as presented. The Council further
authorizes and directs the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Subdivision Agreement for
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installation of public improvements required by Tentative Parcel Map No. 61900 and not yet
completed as of the date hereof.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to:
a. Certify to the adoption of this Resolution; and
b. Transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the Applicant.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 8th day of May, 2007.
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Attorney
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SUBDIVIDER'S STATEMENT
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IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 10 OF TRACT NO.
1072, AS, PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 17 PAGE
137 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY
RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY.
FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES
I HEREBY STATE THAT I AM THE SUBDIVIDER OF THE LANDS INCLUDED
WITHIN THE SUBDIVISION S OWN ON THIS MAP WITHIN THE DISTINCTIVE
BORDER ,LINES, ANDIAC" NSENT`0 THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF
SAIDMAP'�ND SU -DIVISION. /
RECORD OWNER: PCD 708 MONTEREY, LLC:;
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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SUBDIVIDER
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A NOTARY PUBLIC, PERSONALLY APPEARED
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WITHIN INSTRUMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGED TO ME THAT HE,�-`_HEEXECUTED THE
SAME IN HIS,-, 414E4R. AUTHORIZED CAPACITY(4, AND THAT BY HIS/
SIGNATURE(S) ON THE INSTRUMENT, THE PERSON(64 OR THE ENTITY UPON BEHALF
OF WHICH THE PERSON (-B-) ACTED, EXECUTED THE INSTRUMENT.
WITNESS MY HAND:
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NAME: 4.14823?L A. V426.6
PRINT NAME OF NOTARY
MY PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS
IS IN L-itS At34-aLE5 COUNTY
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 4i -qt -AO"
MY COMMISSION NUMBER 1/06 VI 10
THIS SUBDIVISION IS APPROVED AS A CONDOMINIUM PROJECT FOR 2
UNITS, WHEREBY THE OWNERS OF THE UNITS OF AIR SPACE WILL HOLD
AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON AREAS WHICH WILL, IN TURN,
PROVIDE NECESSARY ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENTS FOR THE UNITS.
EASEMENT OF MACPHERSON OIL COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION,
FOR AN OIL AND GAS LEASE, PER DEED RECORDED APRIL 16, 1985 AS
INSTRUMENT NO. 85-426373, OFFICIAL RECORDS. SAID EASEMENT IS
BLANKET IN NATURE.
ENGINEER'S STATEMENT
OF 2 SHEETS
APR 3 0 2007
COMMUNITY DEV. DEPT
THIS MAP WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECTION AND WAS
COMPILED FROM RECORD DATA IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT AND LOCAL ORDINANCE AT
THE REQUEST OF OTTO PALMER ON 7-5-2005. I HEREBY STATE
THAT THIS PARCEL MAP SUBSTANTIALLY CONFORMS TO THE APPROVED OR
CONDITIONALLY APPROVED TENTATIVE MAP, IF ANY.
GARY J. ROEHL
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EXPIRATION: 03-31-08
RECORD DATA WAS TAKEN FROM TRACT NO. 1072, M.B. 17-137
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS CERTIFICATE
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ALL SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS LEVIED UNDER THE
JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, TO WHICH THE LAND
INCLUDED IN THE WITHIN SUBDIVISION OR ANY PART THEREOF IS
SUBJECT, AND WHICH MAY BE PAID IN FULL, HAVE BEEN PAID IN FULL.
CITY TREASURER OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DATE
CITY ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE EXAMINED THIS MAP AND THAT IT
CONFORMS SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE TENTATIVE MAP AND ALL APPROVED
ALTERATIONS THEREOF; THAT ALL PROVISIONS OF THE SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH APPLICABLE AT THE TIME
OF APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE MAP HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH; AND
THAT I AM SATISFIED THAT THIS MAP IS TECHNICALLY CORRECT WITH
RESPECT TO CITY RECORDS.
DONALD L. WOLFE
CITY ENGINEER
COUNTY ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATE
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE EXAMINED THIS MAP; THAT IT COMPLIES
WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW APPLICABLE AT THE TIME OF
APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE MAP; AND THAT I AM SATISFIED THAT THIS
MAP IS TECHNICALLY CORRECT IN ALL RESPECTS NOT CERTIFIED TO BY
THE CITY ENGINEER.
COUNTY ENGINEER
$Y DEPUTY
L.S., NO. EXPIRES
CITY CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
DATE
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH BY MOTION ADOPTED AT ITS SESSION ON THE DAY OF
, 20___ APPROVED THE ANNEXED MAP.
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DATE
CITY PLANNER'S CERTIFICATE
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ANNEXED MAP CONFORMS SUBSTANTIALLY TO
THE TENTATIVE MAP APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE
DAY OF , 20
SECRETARY OF PLANNING CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DATE
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