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Home My WebLink About06/01/89AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Thursday, June 1, 1989 - Council Chambers, City Hall 5:00 p.m. MAYOR June Williams MAYOR PRO TEM Roger Creighton COUNCILMEMBERS Jim Rosenberger Chuck Sheldon Etta Simpson CITY CLERK Kathleen Midstokke CITY TREASURER Gary L. Brutsch CITY MANAGER Kevin B. Northcraft INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY Stanley Remelmeyer All Council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND. Complete agenda materials are available for public inspection in the Police Department, Public Library and the Office of the City Clerk. ----------------------------------------------------------------- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1"s "OKOil4IF 1. AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR INTERIM CITY ATTOR- NEY SERVICES WITH CHARLES (CASEY) S. VOSE OF OLIVER, STOEVER, BARR & EINBODEN. 2. REVIEW OF L. A. COUNTY RECOMMENDATION ON POWER STREET AREA DRAINAGE. A. AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT FOR STORM DRAIN STUDY; B. CONSIDERATION OF URGENCY MORATORIUM ON CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE DRAINAGE AREA. 3. AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICA- TIONS OF BUYERS OF THREE SURPLUS CITY LATS (AUCTIONED ON 5-18-89). CITIZEN COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Citizens wishing to address the Council on items within the Council's jurisdiction may do so at this time. ADJOURNMENT - 1 - Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council May 31, 1989 City Council Meeting of June 1, 1989 CONSIDERATION OF POWER STREET AREA DRAINAGE CONCERNS EXPRESSED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY Recommendation: That the City Council authorize contracting for a study of this drainage area with Los Angeles County, appropriate $5,000 from Prospective Expenditures for the study, and consider an urgency ordinance on construction within the drainage area. Analysis: The City has received the attached letter from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works reflecting a concern about the adequacy of the drainage system in the Power Street area of our community, and suggesting a study be performed to recommend pos- sible solutions. These concerns have been cited as partial reasons for the failure to approve a subdivision in the immediate vicinity of Power Street. Since the impact on drainage in the area can be felt from other development within the drainage area, it is logical to '*bm� consider delay in other construction until the issue is resolved. While this point has merit, staff wishes to make the Council aware of the negatives associated with an urgency moratorium. First, the study could take several months, and lead to solutions that may take more than two years to complete. If construction were stopped in the entire area for that period of time, con- siderable disruption of property owner and builder/developer plans could result. Also, the significance of the impact of allowing construction to continue is questionable. There are currently 12 developments in some stage of the building.permit process, in addition to the 8 - unit subdivision. Staff estimates that perhaps 2,000 dwelling units exist within the drainage area, so the twenty residential units in the permit process currently represent approximately 1% of the area in terms of number of dwelling units. Whether or not these are allowed to be constructed prior to storm drain improve- ments may not have a very great impact on the potential for flooding. Kevin B. North aft *.,. City Manager KBN/ld �a NAS A. TIDEMANSON, DlrMor CIL E. BLGH, Chid Deputy DlrMor MAS NAGAMI, Assistant DlrMor ,4wo May 16, 1989 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 900 SOUTH FREMONT AVENUE ALHA.MBRA. CALIFORNIA 91003.1331 Telephone: 101!1451t-5100 RECEIVED hi f1f 1( lyc 3 PIIRI I(: WORKS, UPT. Mr. Tony Antich Director of Public Works City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254-0299 Dear Mr. Antich: MTD 1294 - TRACT 30986 (POWER STREET) ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO: P.O. BOX 14" ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA 91003.14" IN REPLY PLEASE REFER TO FILE: PD.6 810.33 Preliminary investigation into the adequacy of the existing storm drain system at this location indicates that the peak flow rates from a 50 -year frequency rainfall is 360 cfs and that the existing system will handle only about 120 cfs. This information is extracted from a 1973 study and, with new developments and more intensive land use, it is possible that the above peak flow rates may be understated. As you know, the area is in a sump and collects runoff from many directions. We believe a hydrology study is needed to clearly define the problems and recommend possible solutions. If you wish, we can do the study by Service Request. we estimate that the study will cost $5,000 and require about three months. After the study, a detailed design can be made to determine pipe sizes, catch basin locations and construction costs. If you want us to proceed with the hydrology study or have any ques- tions on this matter, please call Mr. Lynn Nicholson at (818) 458-3917. Very truly yours, ITTIDEMANSON Di ctprPublic Works W. STONE De ty Director LDN:pf/TR30986-3 May 31, 1989 Honorable Mayor and Members City Council Meeting of the Hermosa Beach City Council of June 1, 1989 AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH OLIVER, STOEVER BARR & EINBODEN FOR THE SERVICES OF CASEY VOSE AS INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY Recommendation: It is recommended that the sign the attached agreement vices of Casey Vose via the Einboden. Analysis: Council authorize the City Manager to to provide Interim City Attorney ser - law firm of Oliver, Stoever, Barr & The Council is aware that Stanley Remelmeyer, our Interim City Attorney since May 15, 1989, is in the hospital recovering from open heart surgery, and will not be available to continue these services in the immediate future. Accordingly, staff contacted Casey Vose of Oliver, Stoever, Barr & Einboden to see if the original discussion with him to provide Interim City Attorney services could be implemented. Council will recall that, prior to learning of Mr. Remelmeyer's availability, the Council had authorized the selection of Mr. Vose to serve in this capacity. Mr. Vose was able to make himself available on short notice to assist the City as the Interim City Attorney, and the attached agreement will provide the necessary paper documentation for pro- vision of these services at the same level and rate as previously discussed with his firm. Kevin B. North raft City Manager KBN/ld Attachment AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH OLIVER STOEVER. BARR & EINBODEN THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this day of May, 1989, by and between the CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, (hereinafter referred to as the "City") and OLIVER, STOEVER, BARR & EINBODEN, with offices in the City of Los Angeles, California (hereinafter referred to as "Firm"), WHEREAS, the City desires to engage Firm as interim City Attorney to render legal advice and assistance in connection with City's municipal activities. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS: 1. SCOPE OF SERVICE Firm agrees to render legal services to the City as interim City Attorney pursuant to the terms herein and when and as required by the City Council or City Manager. Services to be performed under this Agreement may include, but shall not be limited to: attendance at City Council and Planning Commission meetings, representing the City on pending and potential litigation; the rendering of legal advise and consultation; furnishing of written legal opinions; drafting and preparation of necessary legal documents; and attendance at local hearings or other meetings as required. 2. COMPENSATION In connection therewith, City employs Firm to furnish, and Firm agrees to furnish, interim City Attorney services consisting of the following: 1. Attendance at each regularly scheduled City Council meeting (2nd and 4th Tuesdays) 2. Attendance at each regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting (1st and 3rd Tuesdays) 3. Meeting and conferring with staff on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of each month between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. 4. Meeting and conferring with staff on the Thursday before Council meetings (2 hours each day). 5. Firm agrees to provide sixteen (16) additional hours per month for legal services as requested by the City Manager or City Council. For the services specified in paragraphs 1 thru 5 above, the City shall pay Firm a monthly retainer in the amount of $3,700.00. It is specifically understood that the principal in the Firm designated to be the lead attorney in providing these legal services shall be Charles S. Vose. For all legal services in excess of the above, Firm shall be compensated for services rendered under this Agreement at the hourly rate of One Hundred Twenty Five Dollars ($125.00). In addition, Firm shall be compensated for legal services rendered or performed in connection with the time spent in court at $900.00 per day, billable in half day increments. 2. Firm shall not be reimbursed for secretarial or typist services. copying and related costs shall be billed in the amount of the actual costs. 3. METHOD OF PAYMENT Within ten (10) days after the first of each calendar month, Firm shall submit a statement containing a breakdown of services performed during the preceding month specifying the services performed by dates and number of hours, itemization of travel, subsistence and other expenses relate thereto. 4. RIGHT OF TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated by either party on thirty (30) days written notice to the other, the effective date of cancellation being the 30th day of said written notice without further action by either party. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Agency and Firm have executed this Agreement as of the date first hereinabove set forth. CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CITY MANAGER OLIVER, STOEVER, BARR & EINBODEN CHARLES S. VOSE i ORDINANCE NO. 89 - t AN EMERGERCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 2 HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS OR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR 3 DEVELOPMENT OF STRUCTURES, AND/OR ADDITIONS TO STRUCTURES WITHIN THE DRAINAGE AREA(S) AS DESIGNATED AND SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED MAP. 4 WHEREAS, the City Council held a hearing on June 1, 1989, and 5 made the following Findings; 6 A. The City Council has determined that a hydrology study is 7 needed to determine the significance of a flood problem 8 existing within the said area(s). 9 B. During the period of studying this matter, flooding could 10 occur causing major structural damage. 11 C. The immediate threat to health, safety, and welfare of the 12 residents within the said area is apparent. The drainage 13 system was designed for maximum capacity of 120 CFS, and a 14 recent study by Los Angeles County indicates that a 50 -year 15 frequency rainfall is 360 CFS. The original drainage system 16 was designed based on 23% ground coverage; the City's Zoning 17 ordinance permits 65% ground coverage. 18 19 WHEREAS, Section 65858 of the Government Code authorizes the 20 adoption of an interim ordinance as an emergency measure which 21 can act to prevent conflicts with the contemplated proposal that 22 the City Council has given direction to study; 23 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA 24 BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: 25 Section 1. No building permits shall be issued or 28 conditional use permits granted for development of structures, 27 and/or additions to structures within the drainage area(s) as 28 - i - designated and shown on the attached map. I Exception: Developments or projects which result in no 2 increase in ground coverage may be permitted. 3 Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon 4 adoption by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council of the 5 City of Hermosa Beach. 6 Section 3. This ordinance be effective for a period of 7 forty-five (45) days from today's date unless extended pursuant 8 to the provisions of California Government Code Section 65858. 9 Section 4. The City Council shall draft a report for 10 presentation to the public at its first regular meeting in July, 11 1989. Such report shall state what steps are being taken by the 12 City to correct the problems referenced in this ordinance and 13 what steps are planned to be taken in the future to remedy this 14 situation. 15 Section 5. Prior to the expiration of fifteen (15) days 16 after the date of its adoption, the City Clerk shall cause this 17 ordinance to be published in the Easy Reader, a weekly newspaper 18 of general circulation published and circulated in the City of 19 Hermosa Beach, in the manner provided by law. 20 Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and 21 adoption of this ordinance, shall enter the same in the book of 22 original oridnances of said city, shall make minutes of the 23 passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of, 24 the City Council at which the same is passed and adopted. 25 26 27 28 2 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 %m/ 27 28 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE FIRST DAY OF JUNE, 1989. PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California. ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: t/ccowpowe CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY - 3 - V, / CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH (CA ILU IF OR NH A SME: 1 IMM -400 FEET LI Drainage Area Affecting Storm Drain on Power Street and Valley Park Avenue AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Thursday, June 1, 1989 - Council Chambers, City Hall 5:00 p.m. MAYOR June Williams MAYOR PRO TEM Roger Creighton COUNCILMEMBERS Jim Rosenberger Chuck Sheldon Etta Simpson CITY CLERK Kathleen Midstokke CITY TREASURER Gary L. Brutsch CITY MANAGER Kevin B. Northcra£t INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY Stanley Remelmeyer All Council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND. Complete agenda materials are available for public inspection in the Police Department, Public Library and the Office of the City Clerk. ---------- 5.00 ----------------------------------------- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE L- noq i koOLE ROLL CALL: (3-" 1. AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR INTERIM CITY ATTOR- NEY SERVICES WITH CHARLES (CASEY) S. VOSE OF OLIVER, STOEVER, BARR & EINBODEN. Sh.el - C{2- 5/0 2. REVIEW OF L. A. COUNTY RECOMMENDATION ON POWER STREET AREA DRAINAGE. A. AUTHORIZATION T CONTRACT FOR STORM DRAIN STUDY; P_OSFN- STEL - S%D B. CONSIDERATION OF URGENCY MORATORIUM ON CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE DRAINAGE (AREA. (.JaWwr — f0 ��U� 1�5 - Slm�• vShoS� c1�}r�U)102dlato r° S` l�vr�a�,wws 3. AUTHOR SI&N CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ,APPLICVA-eC TIONS OF BUYERS OF THREE SURPLUS CITY LOTS (AUCTIONED ON 5-18-89) . s.4- c9 - !*tU CITIZEN COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Citizens wishing to address the Council on items within the Council's jurisdiction may do so at this time. ADJOURNMENT S o - 1 - ACTION SHEET ACTION SHEET SPECIAL MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Thursday, June 1, 1989 - Council Chambers, City Hall 5:00 P.M. MAYOR June Williams MAYOR PRO TEM Roger Creighton Jim Rosenberger Chuck Sheldon Etta Simpson CITY CLERK Kathleen Midstokke CITY TREASURER Gary L. Brutsch CITY MANAGER Kevin B. Northcraft INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY Charles S. Vose All Council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND. Complete agenda materials are available for public inspection in the Police Department, Public Library and the Office of the City Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: ALL PRESENT 1. AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR INTERIM CITY ATTOR- � NEY SERVICES WITH CHARLES (CASEY) S. VOSE OF OLIVER, STOEVER, BARR & EINBODEN. MOTION CS/RC - TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT. SO ORDERED. 2. REVIEW OF L. A. COUNTY RECOMMENDATION ON POWER STREET AREA DRAINAGE. A. AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT FOR STORM DRAIN STUDY; IF STUDY APPROVED, WE WOULD ASK FOR HELP FROM COUNTY TO JOINTLY FUND. MOTION JR/CS - TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACTING WITH L.A.COUNTY FOR STUDY OF DRAINAGE AREA AND APPROPRIATE $5,000 FROM PROSPECTIVE EXPENDI- TURES. SO ORDERED. B. CONSIDERATION OF URGENCY MORATORIUM ON CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE DRAINAGE AREA. MOTION RC/ES TO ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE. MOTION FAILS 3-2 (AGAINST JR/CS) 3. AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICA- TIONS OF BUYERS OF THREE SURPLUS CITY LOTS (AUCTIONED ON 5-18-89). - 1 - MOTION CS/JR TO HAVE MAYOR SIGN APPLICATIONS. CITIZEN COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Citizens wishing to address the Council on items within the Council's jurisdiction may do so at this time. ADJOURNMENT AT 5:45 P.M. - 2 - CITY HALL OPERATING HOURS MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY OPEN 7:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. CLOSED FRIDAYS ,Where there is no vision the people perish... HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WELCOME! By your presence in the City Council Chambers you are participating in the process of representative government. Your government welcomes your interest and hopes you will attend the City Council meetings often. It is the policy of the City Council that no discussion of new items will begin after 11:30 p.m., unless this rule is waived by the Council. The agendas are developed with the intent to have all matters covered within the time allowed. CITY VISION A less dense, more family oriented pleasant low profile, financially sound community comprised of a separate and distinct business district and residential neighborhoods that are afforded full municipal services in which the maximum costs are borne by visitor/users; led by a City Council which accepts a stewardship role for community resources and displays a willingness to explore innovative alternatives, and moves toward public policy leadership in attitudes of full ethical awareness. This Council is dedicated to learning from the past, and preparing Hermosa Beach for tomorrows challenges today. Adopted by City Council on October 23, 1986 NOTE: There is no smoking allowed in the Council Chambers THE'HERMOSA BEACH FORM OF GOVERNMENT Hermosa Beach has the Council -Manager form of government, with a City Manager ap- pointed by and responsible to the City Council for carrying out Council policy. The Mayor and Council decide what is to be done.. The City Manager, operating through the entire City staff, does it. This separation of policy making and administration Is considsered the most economical and efficient form of City government in the United States today. , GLOSSARY The following explanations may help you to understand the terms found on most agen- das for meetings of the Hermosa Beach City Council. Consent Items A compilation of all routine matters to be acted upon by one vote; approval re- quires a majority affirmative vote. Any Councilmember can remove an item from this listing thereby causing that matter to be considered under the category Consent Cal- endar items Removed For Separate Discussion. Public Hearings Public Hearings are held on certain matters as required by law. The Hearings afford the public the opportunity to appear and formally express their views regarding the matter being heard. Additionally, letters may be filed with the City -Clerk, prior to the Hearing. Hearings Hearings are held on other matters of public importance for which there is no legal requirement to conduct an advertised Public Hearing. Ordinances An ordinance is a law that regulates government revenues and/or public conduct. All ordinances require two "readings". The first reading introduces the ordinance into the records. At least one week laterCouncilmay adopt, reject or hold over the - ordinance to a subsequent meeting. Regular ordinances take effect 30 days after the second reading. Emergency ordinances are governed by different provisions and waive the time requirements. Written Communications The public, members of advisory boards/commissions or organizations may formally communicate to or make a request of Council by letter; said letters should be filed with the City Clerk by the Wednesday preceeding the Regular City Council meeting. Miscellaneous Items and Reports .City Manager The City Manager coordinates departmental reports and brings items to the attention of, or for action by the City Council. Verbal reports may be given by the City Manager regarding items not on the agenda, usually having arisen since.the agenda was prepared on the preceding Wednesday. Miscellaneous Items and Reports - City Council - Members of the City Council may place items on -the agenda for consideration by the full Council. Other Matters - City Council These are matters that come to the attention of a Council member after publication of the Agenda. Oral Communications from the Public - Matters of an Urgency Nature Citizens wishing to address the City Council on an urgency matter not elsewhere con- sidered on the agenda may do so at this time. Parking Authority The Parking Authority is a financially separate entity, but is operated as an inte- gral part of the City government. Vehicle Parking District No. 1 i The City Council also serves as the Vehicle Parking District Commission. It's pur- pose is to oversee the operation of certain downtown parking lots and otherwise pro- mote public parking in the central business district. MIA Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council ,,5'000 May 31, 1989 City Council Meeting of June 1, 1989 CONSIDERATION OF POWER STREET AREA DRAINAGE CONCERNS EXPRESSED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY Recommendation: That the City Council authorize contracting for a study of this drainage area with Los Angeles County, appropriate $5,000 from +Prospective Expenditures for the study, and consider an urgency ordinance on construction within the drainage area. Analysis: The City has received the attached letter from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works reflecting a concern about the adequacy of the drainage system in the Power Street area of our community, and suggesting a study be performed to recommend pos- sible solutions. These concerns have been cited as partial reasons for the failure to approve a subdivision in the immediate vicinity of Power Street. Since the impact on drainage in the area can be felt from other development within the drainage area, it is logical to consider delay in other construction until the issue is resolved. While this point has merit, staff wishes to make the Council aware of the negatives associated with an urgency moratorium. First, the study could take several months, and lead to solutions that may take more than two years to complete. If construction were stopped in the entire area for that period of time, con- siderable disruption of property owner and builder/developer plans could result. Also, the significance of the impact of allowing construction to continue is questionable. There are currently 12 developments in some stage of the building permit process, in addition to the 8 - unit subdivision. Staff estimates that perhaps 2,000 dwelling units exist within the dfainage area, so the twenty residential units in the permit process currently represent approximately 1% of the area in terms of number of dwelling units. Whether or not these are allowed to be constructed prior to storm drain improve- ments may not have a very great impact on the potential for flooding. Kevin B. North aft City Manager KBN/ld 2 AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Thursday, June 1, 1989 - Council Chambers, City Hall 5:00 p.m. MAYOR June Williams MAYOR PRO TEM Roger Creighton COUNCILMEMBERS Jim Rosenberger Chuck Sheldon Etta Simpson CITY CLERK Kathleen Midstokke CITY TREASURER Gary L. Brutsch CITY MANAGER Kevin B. Northcraft INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY Stanley Remelmeyer All Council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND. Complete agenda materials are available for public inspection in the Police Department, Public Library and the Office of the City Clerk. ---------------------------------------------------------------- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: 1. AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR INTERIM CITY ATTOR- NEY SERVICES WITH CHARLES (CASEY) S. VOSE OF OLIVER, STOEVER, BARR & EINBODEN. 2. REVIEW OF L. A. COUNTY RECOMMENDATION ON POWER STREET AREA DRAINAGE. A. AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT FOR STORM DRAIN STUDY; B. CONSIDERATION OF URGENCY MORATORIUM ON CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE DRAINAGE AREA. 3. AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICA- TIONS OF BUYERS OF THREE SURPLUS CITY LOTS (AUCTIONED ON 5-18-89). CITIZEN COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Citizens wishing to address the Council on items within the Council's jurisdiction may do so at this time. ADJOURNMENT - 1 -