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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/24/12 1 “The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.” - Sydney J. Harris AGENDA HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - Council Chambers, City Hall 1315 Valley Drive 7:00 p.m. MAYOR Jeff Duclos CITY CLERK Elaine Doerfling MAYOR PRO TEM Patrick ‘Kit’ Bobko CITY TREASURER David Cohn COUNCIL MEMBERS Michael DiVirgilio Howard Fishman Peter Tucker INTERIM CITY MANAGER John Jalili CITY ATTORNEY Michael Jenkins All council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND. The Council receives a packet with detailed information and recommendations on nearly every agenda item. City Council agendas and staff reports are available for your review on the City's web site located at www.hermosabch.org. Complete agenda packets are also available for public inspection in the Police Department, Fire Department, Public Library and the Office of the City Clerk. During the meeting, a packet is also available in the Council Chambers foyer. Written materials distributed to the City Council within 72 hours of the City Council meeting are available for public inspection immediately upon distribution in the City Clerk's office at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California, during normal business hours. All written communications from the public included in the agenda will be posted with the agenda on the City’s website To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) will be available for check out at the meeting. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, you must call or submit your request in writing to the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 318-0203 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Your participation in this meeting is in the public domain. Meetings are both cablecast and streamed live over the Internet. Minutes of this meeting will reflect your participation in this meeting and are posted on the city’s website 2 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL CLOSED SESSION REPORT ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO HERMOSA VIEW AND HERMOSA VALLEY STUDENTS FOR THEIR ANTI-LITTER HERMOSA CAMPAIGN ARTWORK PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO EAGLE SCOUT JUSTIN HOOT PRESENTATION BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSOR JOHN NOGUEZ PRESENTATION OF THE QUARTERLY TREASURER’S REPORT BY THE CITY TREASURER 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 This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction not on this agenda, on items on this agenda as to which public comment will not be taken, or to request the removal of an item from the consent calendar. Comments on public hearing items are heard only during the public hearing. 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. Comments from the public are limited to three minutes per speaker. The City Council acknowledges receipt of the written communications listed below. No action will be taken on matters raised in written communications. 3 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. NO WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 2. 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 the following minutes: 1) Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on April 10, 2012; and, 2) Minutes of the Regular meeting held on April 10, 2012. (b) Recommendation to ratify check register. (c) Recommendation to receive and file 1) Tentative Future Agenda Items; and, 2) City Council Directives (d) Recommendation to receive and file the March 2012 financial reports: 1) Revenue and expenditure report; 2) City Treasurer's report; and, 3) Investment report. (e) Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of April 3, 2012. (f) Recommendation to receive and file report regarding employees who accepted the City’s retirement incentive to retire and obtain an additional two years service credit with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated April 3, 2012. (g) Recommendation to adopt resolutions assigning delegates/alternates to serve as the City’s representatives on: (1) the Board of Directors of the Independent Cities Lease Finance Authority (ICLFA); and, (2) the Governing Board of the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 11, 2012. (h) Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of April 17, 2012. 4 (i) Recommendation to appropriate $14,000 in Proposition A Transportation funds to the After School Shuttle Program. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated April 18, 2012. (j) Recommendation to award Professional Services Agreement to CivilSource Inc. to provide engineering design services and construction inspection services for Project No. CIP 11-179 Hermosa View Elementary Safe Route To School FY 11-12 for a fixed fee of $50,995; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Professional Services Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the agreement within the project budget; and, appropriate an additional $4,060 from the Measure R Fund to the City Matching Funds in order to adjust the budget to reflect the actual amount required by the funding agency. Memorandum from Public Works Director Frank Senteno dated April 17, 2012. (k) Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #70888 for a 4-unit condominium project at 931 1st Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Ken Robertson dated April 18, 2012. (l) Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of March 21, 2012. (m) Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Frank Senteno dated April 16, 2012. (n) Recommendation to approve the expenditure of not to exceed $2,000 to cover the cost of a site visit from Ethan King, Vice President of Natural Playgrounds Company, to analyze and provide plans for the remodel of South Park in May 2012. Memorandum from Interim City Manager John Jalili dated April 17, 2012. (o) Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to provide food services for the police department jail. Memorandum from Interim Police Chief Steve Johnson dated April 17, 2012. (p) Recommendation to reject the only bid received for the Uniform Rental Services Contract Request for Proposals (RFP) and authorize staff to re-advertise for bids. Memorandum from Public Works Director Frank Senteno dated April 19, 2012. 3. CONSENT ORDINANCES NONE 4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar. 5 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M. a. CONSIDERATION OF TEXT AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 12 (ENCROACHMENTS) AND 17 (ZONING) TO ALLOW OUTDOOR DINING AND OUTDOOR RETAIL SALES/DISPLAYS AND PORTABLE SIGNS ON THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND RELATED AMENDMENTS FOR CONSISTENCY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION. Memorandum from Community Development Director Ken Robertson dated April 16, 2012. RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, (1) introduce an ordinance adoption a Text Amendment to allow outdoor dining in the public right-of-way excluding SPA-11 (Upper Pier Avenue) in commercial zones without a conditional use permit; (2) adopt a resolution amending City Council Resolution 05-6417 “Adopting Standards and Procedures for the Design and Operation of Outdoor Dining Areas on Pier Plaza”; (3) maintain the prohibition on outdoor retail sales/display areas and portable signs and rescind City Council Resolution 05-6418 “Adopting Standards and Procedures for the Design and Operation of Outdoor Retail Sales/Displays on Pier Plaza”; and (4) adopt a Negative Declaration. Alternative: Provide direction to staff regarding alternative regulations or allowances for outdoor dining, retail sales/displays or portable signs in the public right-of-way and continue the matter to May 8, 2012. b. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO ADOPT THE 2008-2014 HERMOSA BEACH HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE AND AMEND THE LAND USE ELEMENT FOR CONSISTENCY, AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AND MAPS (MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 17) ADDING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION. Memorandum from Community Development Director Ken Robertson dated April 16, 2012. RECOMMENDATION: As recommended by the Planning Commission, adopt (1) a resolution to adopt the 2008-2014 Hermosa Beach Housing Element Update, amend the Land Use Element for consistency (GP 5-5), and adopt a Negative Declaration for the project; and (2) introduce an ordinance to implement the Housing Element by amending the zoning code and zoning map to create an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (TEXT 12-1, ZON 12-1). 6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS NONE 7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER NONE 6 8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND MEETING ATTENDANCE REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL a. VACANCIES – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERMS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 12, 2012. RECOMMENDATION: Direct City Clerk to immediately advertise and request applications from interested parties for three Planning Commission terms that will expire June 30, 2012, and two Civil Service Board terms that will expire July 15, 2012. 9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL Requests from Council members for possible future agenda items. No discussion or debate of these requests shall be undertaken; the sole action is whether to schedule the item for consideration on a future agenda. No public comment will be taken. a. Request from Councilman DiVirgilio to direct staff to return with an analysis of the situation at AES Power Plant as it pertains to the City of Hermosa Beach and that this be returned at some point after AES has made an official proposal. ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012 CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1315 VALLEY DRIVE 7:00 P.M. ACTION MINUTES 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm. 2. Flag Salute The flag salute was led by Michael Moule. 3. Roll Call Present: Katz, MacMullan, Brittain, Flaherty, Marinelli Absent: None. Also Present: Homayoun Behboodi, Associate Engineer; Ells Freeman, Public Works Superintendent; Liz Zeigler, Administrative Assistant. 4. Approval of Minutes: January 18, 2011 Action: Motion by Katz to receive and approve minutes as written, seconded by MacMullan, motion passed 5-0. Commissioner Flaherty requested to speak with the Director about the street light at 16th Street at a later date. 5. Public Comment: Anyone wishing to address the Commission on items not on the agenda and pertaining to Public Works may do so at this time. Lucas Stab, representing Leadership Hermosa Beach, presented the project, Waves of History, to the Commission. He presented the Commission with an information packet containing the proposed six historical sites and the design of the tile markers. David Cohn, Hermosa Beach resident, suggested that there be a process to accelerate the expenditures for the sewers, perhaps double or triple the amounts spent on sewers. Mr. Cohn suggested that the bike plan be carefully implemented in several phases. Chris Miller, from the Hermosa Beach Historical Society, applauded and supported the work of Leadership Hermosa Beach and the artist they selected for the historical tile markers. 6. Correspondence • Email was received from the Beachside HOA regarding Item 7c. Commissioners were each provided with a copy. • Memorandum: Connections for Bicyclists at the South End of Aviation Boulevard (at PCH) and Frequently Asked Questions were received from Nelson Nygaard. Commissioner were each provided with a copy. 2 7. Items for Consideration a. Aviation Bike Feasibility Study Lauren Nakano, Director of Vitality Beach Cities Initiative, working with Beach Cities Health District, commended and thanked the Commission, Council and Staff for passing the South Bay Bicycle Master Plan and the Liveability Plan. Micheal Alba, representing Nelson Nygaard, presented the Preliminary Bike Lane Design for Aviation Blvd. and noted that Nygaard had presented at the cities of Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach. Highlights from the presentation include: • Aviation is a key route and carries large amounts of traffic. • Conversion to user friendly streets has been done in other cities. • The field visit on Aviation noted many bicyclists, some experienced and some casual, and many travelling on sidewalk and against traffic. • The general benefits of bike lanes include buffer space, bicyclists off sidewalks, safe space to enter/exit vehicles. • The guiding principles of the Aviation design included safety, comfort, parking availability, and minimal impact on capacity and costs. • Harper Avenue to Prospect introduces center turn lanes. • Below Prospect, Aviation maintains parking, but has no turning lanes, and the northbound lane changes to a shared lane. • At Bonnie Brae bicyclist heading downhill will share the lane. On north bound side there is a buffer for car doors. • PCH intersection – north bound bicyclists continue to share lane; recommendation for bicyclists heading south/west is to have them pick up a lane at the intersection with bike box to get ahead one lane of traffic; all bicyclists heading north on Aviation will have dedicated bike lanes. • Crossing PCH – may use 8th Street, but not ideal or use 10th Street, but this street is steep. Another option is 11th Street, not as steep, but would need a connection from 11th to 10th Street crossing signal. Another alternative is to replace the gate at 10th Street with bollards and use way finding signage to direct bicyclists. Chairman Marinelli opened the floor to the public. Coming forward to speak: • Rick Hankus, Manhattan Beach, owner of Ocean Diner on Aviation, asked whether a car count had been performed on Aviation and expressed the importance of parking on Aviation. • George Smelzer, 275 Valley Drive, resident, expressed importance of moving people from Hermosa Beach to other areas and connecting them to public transportation. • Jim Hannon, South Bay Bicycle Coalition, noted the desire of aerospace workers to ride bikes to work. • Chris Miller, mentioned the problems she has encountered with bicyclists not following traffic signs/rules. Noted that bicyclists do not contribute to the costs and perhaps should pay a license. • Todd Dipaola, Manhattan Beach, Chair of South Bay Bicycle Coalition, noted that the South Bay Master Bike Plan, was an opportunity for Hermosa Beach to be a leader in the nation, and the Aviation/PCH improvements will help connect bicyclists throughout the City. Mr. Dipaola noted that all residents pay for improvements and bicycle education is important. • Jim Fesola, 2020 Rhodes, Hermosa Beach, stressed that bike lanes on Aviation would have a significant positive impact to the City and urged the Commission to receive and file the report. • Sean Guthrie, Vitality City advisory board member, resident of Redondo Beach noted that there are many health issues with the young and there is a need to increase safe biking opportunities. 3 • Donna Mariano, 10th Street, Hermosa Beach resident, 10th Street is very narrow and she does not approve of adding a bike lane to this street. • Mike Dunn, Manhattan Beach resident, encouraged the Commissioners to look at Portland, Oregon as an example of cars and bicyclists coexisting. • Ernie Friedman, part of the volunteer police force, noted that adding bike lanes on Aviation is an opportunity to connect the City. Marinelli open the floor to the Commissioners. Highlights of the Commissioner comments included: • Flaherty suggested that careful review is required of the egress/ingress at the Ralph’s shopping center and suggested capturing two or more parking spaces north of ET Surf Boards (red zone) and Ocean Street. Flaherty noted that an accurate parking survey is very important and should be done prior to any changes; transitions from single to double should be longer in some areas; bike loops need to be explained further; performance of traffic and parking studies is required; and materials should illustrate use of Thermoplast. Flaherty continued by suggesting as little use of 8th Street as possible and the use of the City right-of-way between 10th and 11th Streets. • MacMullan noted that more information is needed to keep the community informed. • Brittain expressed support for the bike lanes on Aviation, but expressed concern over removing lanes going north from PCH and the crossing of PCH. • Katz commented that more imaginative design may be required at the PCH crossing such as a bridge. Lauren Nakano informed the Commissioners that the funding request has been deferred to next year after all studies have been prepared. Marinelli opened the floor to the Commissioners. Flaherty asked about the budget for the project. Mr. Behboodi informed the Commission that an RFP was sent out for a design consultant for the improvement and beautification of PCH/Aviation. He noted that there is no budget at the moment for adding bike lanes to Aviation and that Measure R is funding turn lanes from PCH to Aviation. Marinelli commented that he is in support of increasing biking into Hermosa Beach. Marinelli motioned to receive and file the report, Brittain seconded, motioned passed 5-0. b. Sight Visibility Study – Pier Avenue and Manhattan Avenue Traffic engineer, Gerald Stock with Hartzog & Crabill, Inc., presented the staff report on behalf of Frank Senteno, Director of Public Works in his absence. Chairman opened the floor to the public. With no public input, Marinelli open the floor to the Commissioners. Highlights of the discussion among the Commissioners noted the following: • Height requirements for parking spaces are set by the City ordinance. • Flaherty suggested that this location might be a good location to test the bike corrals prior to installation of pay point parking, but agreed with Staff regarding the sight visibility issues and noted the value of motorcycle parking. • Mr. Freeman, Public Works Superintendent, noted that meter parking is a revenue issue. • Brittain stated that the public was noticed on this matter and that an additional notice would be required if a change was made to add bike corrals. Brittain expressed support for motorcycle parking. 4 • MacMullan expressed support for a change to the location and noted the difficulties faced by pedestrians at this location. MacMullan noted that there is other motorcycle parking on Pier that is usually occupied, indicating that there is demand for alternative vehicle parking. • Marinelli expressed concern that a new business is going into the corner where these spots are located and that installing bike corrals instead of motorcycle parking would remove parking. • Mr. Stalk recommended that cars should be removed from the two parking spots closest to the corner to correct the sight visibility limitations. Brittain motioned to accept the recommendation as is, seconded by Marinelli. After additional discussion, Marinelli withdrew his second. Flaherty noted the importance of giving the Director of Public Works leeway in making a decision in light of the length of time to the next meeting. Katz wants time to meet to discuss the issue with the Director, but agreed that the Director would make the final decision. Katz motioned to direct the Public Works Director to remove the two most westerly parking spots at the corner of Pier Avenue and Manhattan Avenue and to defer decision on what to do with the space until the subcommittee meets with the Director over the next two months, and to bring the decision before the Commission at the May meeting. Marinelli seconded. Marinelli called the question. Motion passed 5-0. c. Trees on Herondo Avenue Mr. Behboodi presented the staff report. Marinelli opened the floor to public comment. No public comment. Marinelli opened the floor to the Commission. Brittain asked for a Public Works response to the correspondence received on the item. Mr. Behboodi stated that the first priority is to remove the trees and repair the sidewalk, but that adjacent properties can petition or apply for permits to plant new trees in that area. Flaherty agreed that the trip hazards and sidewalk needs to be repaired. Flaherty suggested repairing the curb, gutter, and sidewalk panels. In addition, Flaherty suggested maintaining the irrigation system, setting up cold joints between each tree well, and establishing the type of trees allowable in the area. Flaherty inquired whether the tree removal was budgeted. Mr. Behboodi and Mr. Freeman stated there is a budget to remove the trees, but not to replace the trees. Mr. Behboodi and Mr. Freeman agreed that it may be possible to repair the some of the irrigation system. Flaherty suggested that the tree wells need to be evenly spaced because Herondo is a City gateway and expressed concern about residents being responsible for irrigation. Katz inquired as to the cost of tree removal and concrete work. Mr. Freeman responded that the work is estimated at $30,000 to $40,000 and that there would be a high cost for any new irrigation system. Brittain made motion to accept proposal, MacMullan seconded. Motion passes 4-1, with Flaherty opposing because cold joints is not part of the work. 8. Presentations None. 9. Commissioners’ Reports Brittain discussed the Leadership Hermosa project indicating that the historical markers have been approved by the Public Works Superintendent and are made of ceramic, not tile. Brittain expressed concern of the Pier Avenue location. Mr. Freeman stated that the marker would be on Hermosa Avenue, not Pier Avenue. Brittain asked that Leadership Hermosa come forward and discuss the timeline. Mr. Stabb came forward and indicated that the projected had to be completed and installed by June. Brittain inquired whether permits have been obtained. Mr. Stabb responded in the negative. Marinelli 5 asked whether the item could be advanced to the City Council by the Public Works Director and expressed his support for the project. Katz noted that many items are not addressed at the Commission meetings, but are directly taken to City Council. MacMullan suggested that Leadership Hermosa ask that the Director of Public Works to take the project before the City Council for approval. Flaherty expressed his support for the project. Brittain directed Leadership Hermosa to meet with the Director of Public Works before the next Council Meeting to complete all necessary procedures prior to the and noted that the plaques designed by Leadership Hermosa would be used for historical markers from this point forward if the project is approved. Marinelli asked for a report from MacMullan on PCH/Aviation. MacMullan noted that the last meeting was cancelled. Flaherty stated that the next PCH/Aviation is scheduled for May 3rd. Katz informed the Commission that the Bike Subcommittee met with the Director of Public Works and the Superintendent, toured the City to scout bike corral locations and identified 8-9 potential locations and prioritized the tope 4-5 locations. Katz noted that the Director needs some direction on how to proceed. Marinelli asked Mr. Freeman if there is one location that is most suitable. Mr. Freeman stated that the location by the Pier restroom by Scotty’s or the one at the existing bike rack between Good Stuff and the Beach Hotel and reiterated the problem of bike being left for weeks to months at existing bike racks, perhaps a new ordinance is required to address this problem. Katz stated he has Public Works with samples of ordinances from other cities to address abandoned bikes. Mr. Freeman said that they have begun discussion with the Interim Police Chief. Flaherty stated that the Interim Police Chief noted that there is an existing City ordinance for miscellaneous abandoned property and that now policy must be developed to apply to bicycles. Mr. Freeman noted that funding is required for the project and Katz stated that he will begin to seek funding from business owners. 10. Monthly Reports a. Monthly Activity Report – December 2011 and January 2012 b. Project Status Reports – December 2011 and January 2012 c. Verbal Capital Improvement Report by Mr. Behboodi Highlights from Mr. Behboodi’s verbal report are as follows: • Beach restrooms will be completed by April 12th and the contractor is waiting for SCE to energize the panels in order to test the pumps and lights. • Flaherty asked if there was any money left over from this project to repair planter boxes on east side of the Strand. Mr. Behboodi reported that there was none. • Improvement of the Traffic Signal at Valley School – the contractor is waiting to receive equipment including poles and cabinets which are expected to be transferred to the City by April 14th. • Installation of Energy Efficient Charging Stations – there are two stations being installed at City hall and two on north side of Pier Avenue. • Pier Avenue Pile and Deck Repairs – design is 90% completed and the required permits need to be obtained from a number of agencies. • Flaherty asked that vast majority of projects be brought up before the Public Works Commission and Mr. Behboodi stated he will mention it to the Director. • Public Works Yard Renovation – on hold. 6 • Safe Route to School – the RFP has been sent out with construction expected to begin in October. Brittain noted that Ken Reamey has retired from the City and Mr. Behboodi informed the Commission that a contract engineer has been hired to take over some of his projects. 11. Commissioners’ Announcements MacMullan reported that the Saint Patrick’s parade had been postponed due to weather to March 24th and noted that there would be street closures near Pier Avenue. Flaherty requested that Public Works contact Caltrans about the new crosswalks and the handicap access ramps on Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and requested that their plans and designs be submitted to Public Works. In addition, he expressed some concern over the design. However, he noted that Caltrans is responsible for all engineering and design on PCH. Mr. Behboodi informed the Commission that an upgrade will be made to the wheelchair ramp on PCH and 3rd Street. Marinelli noted that the next Public Works Commission would be held on May 16th at 7 pm. 12. Adjournment at 9:57 pm.