HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-01-08-CC-R-MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, held in the Hermosa Valley School Multi -Purpose Room
on Tuesday, January 8, 2002, at the hour of 7:15 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Cub Scout Eagles Color Guard
ROLL CALL:
Present: Edgerton, Keegan, Reviczky, Yoon, Mayor Dunbabin
Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS - Councilmember Yoon (1) commented on the Hermosa Beach
and Manhattan Beach skating champions currently competing for the Olympics; (2)
expressed appreciation to the members of the nonprofit groups who worked
together to resolve an issue regarding the banner program; (3) announced that he
would be available to meet with the public every Monday from 7 to 9 P.M. at Java
Man; (4) commented on the upcoming telethon to benefit the Arts Foundation; (5)
asked staff if a meeting had been scheduled yet with Verizon Wireless with regard to
the tower (City Manager Burrell said the project was currently under a stop -work
order and notice would be given when the meeting was scheduled); and (6) asked
about the body found on 30th Place, noting resident concerns (Police Chief Lavin
said that the investigation was being handled by the County Homicide Bureau, the
victim had been identified, it had been determined that the murder did not occur at
the site, and there were some potential suspects).
Councilmember Reviczky commented on the success of the Beach Cities Toy Drive,
saying there were more toys than last year, which were given to ten charitable
organizations for distribution to needy children. He said the generosity of the
community was overwhelming, and the thank you letters were always heartwarming.
Mayor Dunbabin thanked Councilmembers Edgerton and Reviczky and the rest of
the committee for their hard work on this annual event.
Councilmember Edgerton spoke of the success of the New Year's Eve event, saying
it was a great evening. Mayor Dunbabin concurred and thanked the Police, Fire,
Public Works, and Parks and Recreation departments for a great job making it a
safe and very enjoyable event.
Mayor Dunbabin (1) introduced and welcomed Jerry Gomez, the new Assistant Fire
Chief; (2) announced the Pier Design workshop scheduled for 7 P.M. Thursday,
January 17, at the Community Center; (3) announced that the production of "Late
Nite Catechism" would begin January 17 in Room 7 of the Community Center with
weekly performances at 8 P.M. Thursday through Saturday and 2 P.M. Sunday
matinees; (4) announced that the next Economic Development Committee meeting
would take place January 16 at the Community Center; and (5) announced that the
Sow/ next Hazardous Waste pick-up would take place January 26 on Valley Drive
between Eighth and 14th streets in Hermosa Beach.
City Council Minutes 01-08-02 Page 10712