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SPECIAL MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, September 23, 1992 - Council Chambers, City Hall
7:30 p.=.
MAYOR
Robert Essertier
MAYOR PRO TEM
Albert Wiemans
COUNCILMEMBERS
Robert Benz
Sam Y. Edgerton
Kathleen Midstokke
All Council meetings are open to the
CITY CLERK
Elaine Doerfling
CITY TREASURER
Gary L. Brutsch
CITY MANAGER
Frederick R. Ferrin
CITY ATTORNEY
Charles S. Vose
public. PLEASE ATTEND.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
1.
PROPOSED 1992-93 BUDGET REDUCTIONS AND REVENUE
ENHANCEMENTS.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Citizens wishing to address the Council on items within
the Council's jurisdiction may do so at this time.
Please limit comments to three minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
September 21, 1992
From: Rick Ferrin
Re: Budget Workshop, September 23, 1992
1. This is the prioritized menu of budget enhancing and reducing
options from which we shall be working at the City Budget Workshop
on September 23, 1992. In most cases the item found on the matrix
is a very general description of a comprehensive and often
multifaceted enhancement or reduction. Each option and its
ramifications will be discussed in detail at the workshop. The
matrix of prioritized options that follows is my recommendation to
the City Council. The matrix is set up in such a fashion that one
can readily see the enhancement or reduction value of each action.
There is no requirement to fully implement an action that we agree
might be more prudent to only partially implement.
2. I used extensive staff input to generate the list of potential
actions. The Department Directors did have some influence on the
order in which I have presented the options. The senior City
staffinembers do have a pragmatic view of our financial position vis
a vis the services that must be provided. All would agree that
there is an imbalance between what we all want for Hermosa Beach
and what we can really afford. I see my job as delivering the very
most for the very least. Obviously that will require streamlining,
a "nice" word for downsizing. We can reduce our size by instituting
a layoff or buying some time to rightsize the organization via
attrition and efficiency driven reorganization. I strongly
recommend the latter option - a much less radical and less
injurious form of surgery. That was the philosophy that I followed
as I constructed this prioritized listing of potential actions.
3.
ORDER i DESCRIPTION OF ACTION 1
$ SAVED
OF DES- li II
IRABILITY
1.
Use UUT Carryover to fund specific 0-200K
PD, FD, Park Maint. functions
2. Gas Tax to fund street maint, medians
and traffic safety crews. Funds from
downscoping specific CIPs
0 - 150K
3. Fire Flow fund to
make the $40k
lease payment on a fire engine that is
currently to be funded from GF
4. Apply UUT to all long distance calls,
not just intrastate calls
5. Increase various fees and collect more
aggressively for services provided for cost
50k
13K
6. Curtailment or reduction of nonvital services still
eg. bathroom closure at the end of the pier working
7. Voluntary employee work hour reductions for
only approved positions (75 -80% time)
8. Voluntary furlough (40 - 80 hours/yr)
2K
5.5K
9. Various reductions in City employee benefits 0 - 50K L
10. Mandatory Citywide Furlough 0 - 125K
11. Selective Layoffs 0 - 325K
12. Apply AB702 Retirement Fund to General 0 - 325K
Fund (It has a balance of $823K)
13. Use a portion ofthe Unreserved Fund Balance 0 - 325K
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14. Use all or some of our Prospective
Expenditure Fund
0 - 40K
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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of
the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Wednesday,
September 23, 1992, at the hour of 77
P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -
City Council Minutes 09-23-92 Page 1/1% ?
ROLL CALL
Present: Benz, Edgerton, Midstokke, Wiemans, Mayor Essertier
Absent: None
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ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM SEPTEMBER 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23 MEETING:
(1� 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a)
Letter from Board of Parking Place Commissioners dated
August 25, 1992 regarding year-end revenue and
expenditure report of VP. (Continued from 9/8/92 and
9/22/92 meetings.)
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Action: To AA,c,64x.,&) (j.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
9.
DISCUSSION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS MEMBERSHIP IN THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (P.E.R.S.) Memorandum from
Personnel Director Robert Blackwood dated September 1,
1992. Supplemental letter from June Williams dated Sep-
tember 14, 1992. (Continued from 9/8/92 and 9/22/92
meetings.)
Personnel Director Blackwood presented the staff report
and responded to Council questions.
oming forward to address the Council on this item were:
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Action: To
Motion , second So ordered, noting the objec-
tions of
Action: To authorize the City Manager to execute any
documents required by the Public Employee's Retirement
System (P.E.R.S.) to amend the existing contract to dis-
continue elected officials' retirement benefits, with
the understanding that there was no way that the con-
tract could be amended to include current elected offi-
cials but would apply to future elected officials only
and would save the City approximately $6,948 annually.
Motion , second . The motion carried, noting the
dissenting votes of
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN EXCEPTION FOR REFUSE ENCLOSURE
REIUIREMENTS. Memorandum from Building and Safety Di-
rector iam Grove dated August 3, 1992. (Continued
fro , 9/8/92 and 9/22/92 meetings.)
Building and Safety Director Grove presented the staff
report and responded to Council questions.
orward
to address the Council on this item were:
Action: To introduce Ordinance
Motion ji , second The motion carried, noting the
dissenting votes of
No. 92-1074'.
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Final Action: To waive full reading of Ordinance No.
92-1076, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE WITH
RESPECT TO ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE OF AN
EXCEPTI N TO THE REFUSE CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS."
Motion id ,second / .
AYES:
NOES:
12. PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94. Memorandum from
City Manager Frederick R. Ferrin dated September 17,
1992. (Continued from 9/22/92 meeting.)
City Manager Ferrin presented the staff report and re-
sponded to Council questions.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:
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Action: To approve the staff recommendation to partici-
pate in the Los Angeles County Urban County Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, to authorize the
Mayor to execute the Cooperation Agreement with the
County, and to adopt Resolution No. 92-55 , entitled,
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO EXPRESS INEREST IN PARTICIPATING
IN THE 1993-1994 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM."
Motion , second . So ordered, noting the objec-
tions of
13. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
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14. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
(a)
Request for waiver of Commissioner Suard's absence from
Planning Commission. Memorandum from Planning Director
Michael Schubach dated September 14, 1992. (Continued
from 9/22/92 meeting.)
Planning Director Schubach
a responded to Council questions.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to waive
the automatic vacancy for absences by Planning Commis-
sioner Steven Suard.
Motion&pt second. So ordered, notingl the objections
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15. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
Requests from Councilmembers 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 Coun-
cil action tonight.
(a) Request by Councilmember Benz for discussion of City
parking lot located at Pacific Coast Highway between
Second and Third Streets. (Continued from 9/8/92 and
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(b)
Memorandum from Councilmember Midstokke requesting dis-
cussion of police officer delivery of City mail. (Con-
tinued from 9/22/92 meeting.)
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Action: To
Motion , second So ordered, noting the objections
of
Request by Councilmember Benz for discussion of
a surfing reef with the broken up concrete
Strand reconstruction. (Continued from
meeting.)
Action: To
Motion , second . So ordered,
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
Coming forward to address the Council at this time were:
Howard Longacre - 1221 Seventh Place,
Wilma Burt - 1152 Seventh Street,
.., une Williams
ave Reimer - 8
2065 Manhattan Avenue,?itc,�� f�
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D ' Monterey Blvd., ,,
Jerry Compton - 1200 Artesia Blvd., ,),
Shirley Cassell - 611 Monterey Blvd.,
Parker Herriott - 224 Twenty-fourth Street,
Jim Lissner - 2715 El Oeste Drive,
Jim Rosenberger - 1121 Bayview Drive,
Tom Morley - 516 Loma Drive,
Richard Sullivan - 824 Third Street,
Edie Webber -
Gene Dreher -
1210 Eleventh Street,
1222 Seventh Place,
Joseph Di Monda - 610 Ninth Street,
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ADJOURNMENT - The Adjourned Regular Meting of the City Council
of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, adjourned on Wednesday,
September 23, 1992, at the hour of P.M. to a Regular
Meeting to be held Tuesday, October 13, 1992, at the hour of 7:30
P.M.
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Hermosa Beall, City Council
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, Calif. 90254
August 25, 1992
Attentions Honorable Mayor Bob Essertier
Memo from Helene Frost. Chaj rman1 Board of Parking Place Commissioners
Rei Year-end revenue and Expenditure report of VPD
In the interest of improved communication between the Vehicle Parking
District Board and the City Council the Board has asked me to call your
attention to the year-end revenue and expenditure figures. They
indicate that revenue was up $8,000 over the projected amounts,
and that the expenditures were almost 430,000 less than projected.
At our joint meeting which wP understand will be scheduled soon
we would like to discuss with you short and long term goals we have
set for the Parking district. We look forward to hearing from you
on this matter.
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September 1, 1992
Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council Meeting
the Hermosa Beach City Council of September 8, 1992
DISCUSSION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS MEMBERSHIP IN THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM (P.E.R.S.)
Background:
At the August 11, 1992 meeting the City Council directed staff
"to bring back information ... concerning the discontinuance of
retirement benefits for elected officials."
Analysis:
On March 27, 1984 the City Council voted to have elected offi-
cials eligible for enrollment in the Public Employee's Retirement
_System with the full cost to be borne by the City.
The "cost" of enrollment in P.E.R.S is divided into two compo-
nents; a percentage of salary which is the employee contribution
rate (7%); and a percentage of salary which is the City contribu-
tion rate (currently 6.790%). Pursuant to the 1984 Council ac-
tion, the City pays the full contribution rate of 13.79%.
The Contract Services Division at P.E.R.S. was contacted regard-
ing measures which could be taken to discontinue retirement bene-
fits for elected officials. P.E.R.S. responded that, under the
provisions of the current contract with the City, those elected
officials who have exercised their option to participate in the
retirement system cannot revoke that membership while they remain
in office. Elected officials' membership in P.E.R.S. is option-
al, not automatic, and requires that the elected official make an
affirmative declaration of their desire to participate. Once
that option is exercised, it is irrevocable as long as the member
remains in the position.
The City's contract with P.E.R.S. can be amended to exclude
elected officials, but, this exclusion would apply only to•those
individuals who are elected to a position after the contract is
amended.
Financial Impact:
At the current contribution rates, amending the P.E.R.S. contract
to exclude future elected officials will save approximately
$6,948 annually. The full impact will only be realized once the
current elected officials, who are members of P.E.R.S., are no
longer in office.
Recommended Action:
If the Council's desire is to discontinue elected officials re-
tirement benefits, it is recommended that the City Manager be
authorized to execute any documents required by P.E.R.S. to amend
the existing contract to accomplish such an exclusion.
Respectfully submitted:
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Robert A. Blackwood
Personnel Director
Concur:
Frederick R. Ferrin
City Manager
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City of Hermosa Beach
Mayor and Council:
RECEIVED
SEP 1 4 1992
CITY MGR. OFFICE
Re: Elected officials and P.E.R.S. Agenda Item 9, 9/1 '92
For the Councils consideration I would like to offer a couple of
alternatives to the City Manager recommepdation.
One alternative would be to leave available the retirement benefit
for elected officials but require the official to pay the cost
instead of the taxpayer.
This method possibly would not require a change in the P.E.R.S.
contract, Even if the official doesn't decide to enroll for the
retirement benefit until.. he is qualified (5 yrs), it appears he has
the option of buying in to the program as the City Treasurer did.
The city paid $1,125.20 for the period from Nov. 24, 1987 to May 31,
1989 and Mr. Brutsch paid $505.46 to purchase prior service credit
for the period April 20, 1982 to March 15, 1984.
Another option would be to let the voters decide if they want elected
officials to have retirement benefits and if they want to pay for
that benefit.
Thank you for consideration of this matter.
Please include this letter with the item on the next agenda.
Sincerely,
SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION
Honorable Mayor
and Members of City Council
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August 3, 1992
City Council Meeting
of August 11, 1992
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN EXCEPTION PROCEDURE
FOR REFUSE ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and
introduce the attached ordinance.
BACKGROUND
On May 12, 1992 the City Council reviewed a proposed
administrative exception procedure to the refuse enclosure
requirements. Staff was directed to amend the procedure to
require Planning Commission review of any refuse enclosure
exceptions and to remove any obsolete provisions of the municipal
code relating to refuse storage or collection. Staff was also
directed to consider a $20 fee for processing exceptions to the
refuse enclosure requirements.
ANALYSIS
Staff has reviewed the municipal regulations contained in Chapter
27A and has reviewed refuse regulations from the cities of
Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, El Segundo and
Hawthorne.
It is staffs opinion that no other amendments are needed to
Chapter 27A other than the exception procedure for refuse
enclosures. As directed by the City Council, the attached
ordinance has been amended to provide for the review of refuse
enclosure exceptions by the Planning Commission in lieu of review
by the Director of Building and Safety.
At the meeting of May 12, 1992 it was indicated that it may be
obsolete to require refuse containers to be marked with an
address. Staff found this requirement to be common in -.several.
other cities and is useful in enforcement actions, if needed, and
in reclaiming containers blown around by high winds.
It was also indicated that it may be unnecessary to retain
wording in Section 27A -3(c) pertaining to historical effective
dates for refuse enclosures. Staff feels that the historical
perspective of the refuse enclosure requirements is important to
maintain particularly since renewed enforcement is forthcoming.
Maintenance of the current wording poses no problems and serves
to reinforce that this regulation has been in existence a long
time.
Staff has considered an appropriate __fee to. be charged for
requests for exception to the refuse enclosure requirements
before the Planning Commission. The process has not yet been
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implemented so time necessary to prepare reports and process the
request are unknown; however, it is doubtful that the suggested
$20.00 fee would be adequate to cover city costs.
Assuming the costs would be equivalent to a minor matter heard by
the Planning Commission such as a voluntary lot merger, the fee
should be $170.00. Appeal fees should should be one-half of the
original fee since most background work has been accomplished.
Staff will return with a fee resolution containing the indicated
fees unless the City Council desires to subsidize the requests
and establish a lower fee.
Respectfully submitted,
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William Grove
Director of Building & Safety
Concur:
Mar Roney
Act ng City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 92
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AMENDING THE HERMOSA
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR
ISSUANCE OF AN EXCEPTION TO THE REFUSE CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 27A-3 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal
Code is hereby amended by adding thereto sub -paragraph (e) to
read as follows:
"(e) Exception. When in the public interest and agreed -to'
by the applicant, the Planning Commission may, without
publishing, posting or mailing of notice consider and render
'decisions on exceptions to this Section 27A-3 involving the
location, size, and slight modifications to the requirements for
refuse containers, not to include the removal or location within
a public right of way. In granting an exception, the Planning
Commission shall make the following findings:
(1) There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or
conditions applicable to the subject property involved;
(2) Such an exception is necessary for the preservation and
enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant
and the exception authorized shall not constitute a grant of
special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon
other properties in the same vicinity; and
c.
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(3) The granting of the exception will not be materially
detrimental to the public health, safety, convenience and
welfare or injurious to property and improvement in the same
vicinity in which the property is located.
Application for an exception shall be filed by the owner of
the property, or by the authorized representative of the owner,
and shall be made to the Planning Commission on forms furnished
by the Planning Department and shall be full and complete,
including such data as may be prescribed by the Planning director
to assist in determining the validity of the request. When the
application for an exception is filed, a uniform nonrefundable
fee shall be paid for the purpose of defraying the cost
incidental to the proceedings. Such charges and fees to be
rendered shall be those which the City Council may from time to
time determine, fix, and establish by resolution duly and
regularly adopted by it.
The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final
unless appealed to the City Council. Such appeal shall be filed
with the City Clerk within ten days after the decision, and shall
be placed on the agenda of the City Council at a regular meeting
within thirty (30) days of the appeal. The City Council shall
review the application and shall approve, approve with conditions
deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety and
welfare, or disapprove it, based on the findings listed above."
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Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective and be in
full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days of its
final passage and adoption.
Section 3. Prior to the expiration of fifteen (15) days
after the date of its adoption, the City Clerk shall cause this
ordinance to be published in the Easy Reader, a weekly newspaper
of general circulation published and circulated in the City of
Hermosa Beach, in the manner provided by law.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and
adoption of this ordinance, shall enter the same in the book of
original ordinances of said city, and shall make minutes of the
passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings of
the City Council at which the same is passed and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this day of
1992.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
President of the City Council
and Mayor of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California
, City Clerk
, City Attorney
a part of the contract for CIP 88-406.
Motion Midstokke, second Benz. So ordered.
8. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
WITH RESPECT TO ESTABLISHING AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
FOR ISSUANCE OF AN EXCEPTION TO THE REFUSE CONTAINER
REQUIREMENTS. Memorandum from Building and Safety Di-
rector William Grove dated April 21, 1992. (Continued
from April 28, 1992 meeting.)
Building and Safety Director Grove presented the staff
report and responded to Council questions. City Attor-
ney Vose responded to Council questions regarding en-
croachment permit limitations.
Proposed Action: To introduce the Ordin
by changing Building Director to Plan
wherever it appears in the text.
Motion Mayor Essertier, second Edgerton.
withdrawn.
ance as amended
ning Commission
The motion was
Action: Mayor Essertier directed, with the consensus of
the Council, to return this item to staff to remove ob-
solete sections and requirements, change Building Direc-
tor to Planning Commission, and consider a $20 fee for
the exception.
9. REPORT FROM COUNCILMEMBERS BENZ AND EDGERTON ON RECON-
FIGURATION OF PARKING LOT "E".
An oral report was given by Councilmembers Benz and
Edgerton stating that they had failed, thus far, to
reach an agreement with Vasek Polak on the reconfigura-
tion of parking lot "E" that would allow both Mr. Polak
and the other merchants and property owners to have
parking access from both Second and Third Streets..
Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:
Arlan Tarhan - representing Vasek Polak, stated
that Mr. Polak was concerned about changing his
current parking area that was C zoned abutting
C zone with the proposed C zone which would
abut Residential; concerned with potential
gridlock with egress on Second Street in late
afternoon;
Jim Brisson - Hermosa Saloon owner, stated that
current parking configuration is hurting other
businesses in the area; if something is not
done to allow parking, more businesses will
have to close; and,
Wilma Burt - 1152 Seventh Street, stated the
property to the west is owned by the Barks fam-
ily; suggested the Council talk to Gus Barks.
No action was taken on this item.
City Council Minutes 05-12-92 Page 7800
Chapter 27A
SANITATION, GARBAGE AND REFUSE*
Sec. 27A-1. Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, certain words and phrases
used herein are defined as follows:
(a) Residence shall mean all single-family dwelling units
and two-family dwelling units not requiring a business
license.
(b) Commercial establishment shall mean all grocery mar-
kets, retail stores, churches, schools, professional of-
fices, industrial or manufacturing establishments and
other places of business, and shall include all multiple -
dwelling units requiring a business license and all
condominiums consisting of three (3) units or more.
(c) Residential refuse shall mean all solid waste substances
which are generated by residences.
(d) Commercial refuse shall mean all solid waste substances
which are generated by commercial establishments, and
substances generated from the on-site manufacture,
assembly or production of goods and' services.
(e) Miscellaneous refuse shall mean newspapers, magazines,
brush, lumber, rugs, and flattened cartons tied securely
in bundles by means of heavy twine, rope or wire, not
exceeding forty (40) pounds in weight per bundle,
forty-eight (48) inches in length or twenty-four (24)
'Editor's note—Ord. No. 77-553, enacted March 8, 1977, added provisions
to the Code designated Ch. 20A, §§ 20A -1-20A-7, which provisions, pur-
suant to instructions from the city, have been redesignated Ch. 27A, §§
27A -1-27A-7, in order to maintain the alphabetical sequence of chapters.
Said ordinance has been codified as superseding former Ch. 14, §§ 14-1-
14-18, pertaining to the same subject matter.
Cross references—Throwing garbage, etc., into ocean, on beach, etc.,
§ 5-17; garbage disposal in hospitals, schools and day nurseries, § 16-21.
State law reference—Garbage and refuse disposal. generally, H. & S.
C. A. §§ 4100-4485.
Supp. No. 4-77
332.25
§ 27A-1 HERMOSA BEACH CITY CODE § 27A-1
inches in diameter; branches, cuttings and brush simi-
larly bundled and limited to forty-eight (48) inches
in length, forty (40) pounds in weight and twenty-four
(24) inches in diameter; and domestic items not suit-
able for containers but weighing less than forty (40)
pounds and less than forty-eight (48) inches in length,
to include bundled rugs and carpets.
(f) Hazardous waste shall mean any refuse which would
in handling constitute a danger to city employees or
to city property or to private franchise employees.
Items falling under this category shall include but not
be limited to:
(1). Ammunition, explosives or inflammables.
(2) Animal or human excreta.
(3) Human or animal fetus.
(4) Hot or dry ashes.
(5) Dead animals.
(6) Automobile or truck frames, bodies or engines.
(7) Containers in excess of forty (40) pounds.
(8) Acids, poisons and toxic substances.
(9) Radioactive material.
(10) Any other material deemed hazardous by the city
manager or the environmental officer.
(g) Special refuse shall mean large items of solid waste
such as furniture, appliances, and other bulky items,
including small amounts of building waste incidental
to home improvements and not generated by a con-
tractor, which because of their size, shape or weight
cannot be handled by routine residential collection
methods. Collection of these items will be defined
through resolution.
(h) Building waste shall mean any and all residue resulting
directly from commercial construction activities such as
building construction, reconstruction, repair or demoli-
tion ; from grading, landscaping, or other incidental
work in connection with any premises ; or from replace-
ment of building equipment or appliances.
Supp. No. 4-77
332.26
§ 27A-2 SANITATION, GARBAGE AND REFUSE § 27A-2
(i) Private collector shall mean any person who owns or
operates a refuse collection, hauling or disposal busi-
ness who has obtained a franchise license and permit
to operate within the city in compliance with the pro-.
visions of this chapter, other related ordinances within.
this Code and resolutions pertaining thereto.
(j) Salvaging shall mean the authorized collection -and
removal of articles of value from refuse by a private
collector.
(k) Scavenging shall mean the uncontrolled pickup of
refuse from any location within the city by any unau-
thorized person.
(1) Administrative authority shall mean the city manager
and his duly authorized representatives. (Ord. No. 77-
553, § 1, 3-8-77)
Sec. 27A-2. Mandatory collection by the city.
(a) The city reserves the exclusive right to engage in the
municipal collection, removal and disposal of all refuse, com-
mercial refuse, special refuse and miscellaneous refuse within
the political boundaries of the city. The city -May provide this
service by way of an exclusive franchise with a private
collector.
(b) All persons residing in single-family residences, multi-
ple dwellings or doing business within a commercial establish-
ment shall be required to use the refuse service provided by
the city.
(c) Inasmuch as charges are to be assessed for the
collection of refuse, said charges are hereby assessed to the
owner(s) of record of all premises where refuse is produced
or generated, regardless of whether such persons in fact
place such refuse for collection in the manner prescribed in
this chapter or not. (Ord. No. 77-553, § 1, 3-8-77; Ord. No.
80-644, § 1, 7-22-80)
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332.27
§ 27A-3 HERMOSA BEACH CITY CODE § 27A-3
Sec. 27A-3. Pre -collection practices.
.(a) Approved refuse containers. It shall be the duty of
every owner or occupant of a residence or commercial estab-
lishment to provide and maintain, in sanitary condition, at
least one approved refuse container; however, additional ap-
proved containers shall be provided as deemed necessary to
contain all refuse generated from said location between days
of collection. Approved refuse containers shall be defined from
time to time by the council through resolution.
(b) Refuse containers to be marked.
(1) It shall be the duty of every person owning or using
a refuse container to print or .mark, or cause to be
printed or marked, thereon in figures at least two (2)
inches in height and clearly and readily legible the
house number or business address to which the con-
tainer belongs. It shall be the duty of such person to
cause such number or address to be kept plainly marked
thereon at all times.
(2) Unmarked containers shall be considered unclaimed
property when left on a public right-of-way past 10:00
a.m. of the day following the regular day of collection.
Such containers shall be impounded and disposed of. in
a planner considered appropriate by the administrative
authority. .. .
(c) Storage of containers. All residential and commercial
structures constructed after 1973 shall be required to provide
an enclosure for the storage of trash and rubbish receptacles .
and containers. All residential and commercial structures con-
structed prior to 1973 shall have two (2) calendar years from
the date of adoption of this chapter [March 8, 1977] to pro-
vide refuse container enclosures in accordance with the provi-
sions stated herein. 'Where such refuse or rubbish container
enclosures have been constructed, all containers shall be placed
therein.
Supp. No. 10-80
332.28
§ 27A-3 SANITATION, GARBAGE AND REFUSE
§ 27A-3
(1) Residential. Storage facilities for residences shall in-
clude an area sufficient for three (3) 35 -gallon capacity
refuse containers. Such storage facilities shall be pro-
vided in any one of the following ways:
(i) Attached to the outside of the structure on pri-
vately owned property, enclosed on all sides by
suitable screening of not less than four (4) feet
in height or similar type of structure so that the..
same shall not be open to public view, one side.-
of which may be opened as a gate. Such storage
facilities shall have a concrete, asphalt or similar
base and shall be adequately ventilated; or
(ii) Constructed within the building structure; or
(iii) A separate structure enclosed on all sides by suit-
able screening of not less than four (4) feet in
height or similar type of structure so that the same
shall not be open to public view, one side of which
may be opened as a gate. Such storage facilities
shall have a concrete, asphalt or similar base and
shall be adequately ventilated; or
(iv) Within an accessory building such as a garage or
storage shed, or within a primary structure in a
service porch -type area.
Commercial bins or receptacles may be used in place
of individual 35 -gallon containers for'inultiple-dwelling
units if the capacity of such commercial bins or recep-
tacles equals or exceeds the amount of 35 -gallon refuse
containers that would otherwise be required by this
section.
(2) Commercial. Storage facilities for commercial estab-
lishments shall include an area sufficient to enclose
commercial lift container(s). Such storage facilities
shall be provided in any one of the following ways:
(i) Attached to the outside of the structure on pri-
vately owned property, enclosed on all sides by
suitable screening of not less than five (5) feet
in height or similar type of structure so that the
same shall not be open to public view, one side
of which may be opened as a gate. Such storage
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332.29
§ 27A-3
HERMOSA BEACH CITY CODE § 27A-3
facilities shall have a concrete, asphalt or similar
base and shall be adequately ventilated ; or
(ii) Constructed within the building structure; or
(iii) A separate structure enclosed on all sides by suit-
able screening of not less than five (5) feet in
height or similar type of structure so that the
same shall not be open to public view, one side of
which may be opened as a gate. Such storage facil-
ities shall have a concrete, asphalt or similar base
and shall be adequately ventilated.
Storage enclosures built in accordance with (i), (ii)
or (iii) of subparagraph (c) (2) of this section shall
be constructed so as to facilitate the removal and
replacement of approved commercial refuse containers
without causing damage to said container.
(3) Owners of commercial establishments that have been
determined unsatisfactory by the administrative author-
ity for the placement of approved commercial refuse
containers shall comply with the storage enclosure re-
quirements as determined appropriate by the adminis-
trative authority.
(4) Every owner, occupant and person responsible for man-
agement of premises shall keep refuse containers, when
not set out for collection of refuse, in an area where
such containers are screened from view from any point
at grade outside the property where said containers
are stored. Where no container storage area is available
which would be screened from view, then a suitable
container storage structure shall be constructed.
(5) Storage areas in commercial establishments, when fire
spread potential exists, shall be provided with a sprin-
kler system in accordance with the relevant provisions
of the fire prevention code of the city.
(d) Location of containers for collection. Refuse containers
shall be placed for collection in the location and manner as
follows :
(1) Where there is an alley, other than a blind alley, in
the rear of the premises _where refuse is offered for
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332.30
§ 27A4 SANITATION, GARBAGE AND REFUSE § 27A4
collection, the containers shall be placed in the alley
in a convenient place for the collector immediately
adjacent to the property- line only during the hours
fixed for collection.
(2) Where there is no alley in the rear of the premises or
where the only alley in the rear of the premises is
a blind alley or an alley not served by the collector;
the containers shall be placed on the curb adjoining
the premises in a convenient place for the collector
only during the hours fixed for collection.
(3) Commercial refuse containers shall be placed within
the property boundaries of commercial establishments
and multiple -dwelling units utilizing commercial refuse
containers except where space and accessibility prevent
such placement during the period of two (2) years
following adoption of this chapter. During said two-
year period, the exact location of said containers out-
side the boundaries of commercial establishments shall
be subject to the approval of the administrative
authority.
(4) In the event that undue problems arise as to the place-
ment of refuse for collection, the administrative author-
ity shall decide upon the final placement -of refuse for
collection. (Ord. No. 77-553, § 1, 3-8-77)
Sec. 27A-4. Post -collection practices.
(a) Removal of refuse containers. Any person who places
refuse container(s) for collection in an alley or upon a curb-
side shall remove all containers, from the arca where the
collection was made by 10:00 a.m. of the morning following
the regular day of collection. Containers not timely removed
as set forth above shall be deemed unclaimed property and
shall be removed by the city, impounded and disposed of in
a manner considered appropriate by the administrative au-
thority.
(b) Maintenance of abutting street or alley. Prior to and
following collection,—it shall be the duty of every property
Supp. No. 12-89
332.31
§ 27A-5
HERMOSA BEACH CITY CODE § 27A-6
owner placing refuse at curbside or in an alley for collection,
to maintain the sanitary condition of the street or alley abut-
ting his property from the property line to the curbside or
from the property line to the center line of the alley. (Ord.
No. 77-553, § 1, 3-8-77)
Sec. 27A-5. Collection by the city or its franchisee.
(a) The city, or its franchisee, shall collect and dispose of
residential/commercial refuse and miscellaneous refuse from
every residence and commercial establishment within the city
at least once per week, provided that such refuse is prepared
and placed for collection in accordance ' with the provisions
of this chapter and of subsequent resolutions that may be
adopted from time to time by the council.
(b) The city, or its franchisee, shall not collect any refuse
which is left for collection in unapproved or unsafe containers,
any miscellaneous refuse which is improperly bundled, or any
hazardous waste.
(c) The city shall establish additional operating rules and
regulations for a municipal refuse collection service, not incon-
sistent with this chapter, as deemed necessary by the adminis-
trative authority or the council. Such rules and regulations
shall be adopted by the council through resolution.
(d) Salvagers may collect recyclable refuse from containers nor-
mally placed for residential and commercial refuse collection. Re-
cyclable items not collected by salvagers shall be collected with
the regular refuse pickup. Recyclable materials intended for sal-
vage shall not be stored in a manner which interferes with reg-
ular refuse pickup. (Ord. No. 77-553, § 1, 3-8-77; Ord. No. 89-1021,
§ 1, 12-12-89)
Sec. 27A -G. Prohibited activities.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with
the collection, conveyance or disposal of refuse by thecity
or its franchisee.
(b) No person, except the city or a franchised private col-
lector with authorized permit, shall gather, collect or transport
refuse within the city and exact charges for such service.
Supp. No. 12-89 332.32
§ 27A-6 SANITATION, GARBAGE AND REFUSE
§ 27A-6
(c) It shall be unlawful to deposit refuse within or upon
another person's property without the consent of the owner
of said property.
(d) It shall be unlawful for any property owner or occupant
to allow refuse and debris to be scattered or accumulate upon.
public rights -0f -way abutting his property.
(e) It shall be unlawful for any person to cause to be placed
for collection any refuse which does not conform to standards
set forth in this chapter, or standards set forth in subsequent
resolutions.
(f) It shall be unlawful for any person to place for collection
any refuse from outside the city.
(g) It shall be unlawful for any person engaging in the act of'
salvaging recyclable materials, or otherwise, to leave or place any
refuse not intended for salvage outside of an approved refuse
container.
(h) It shall be unlawful for any person other than an officer of
the city, or the owner, or the employee of an authorized fran-
chised private collector, to interfere in any manner with any res-
idential or commercial containers or to remove any residential or.
commercial containers from the location where the same was
placed by the owner thereof. This section shall not be construed as
prohibiting salvaging in accordance with section 27A -5(d).
(i) It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit, bury or
burn refuse in the city or to permit such activity to occur.
(j) It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit
refuse to accumulate at any place or premises under his
charge or control for a period in excess of one week.
(k) It shall be unlawful for any property owner to allow any
portion of his property to become a breeding place for flies, wild
rodents or other pests. (Ord. No. 77-553, § 1, 3-8-77; Ord. No.
89-1021, §§ 2, 3, 12-12-89)
Supp. No. 12.69
332.33.
§ 27A•7 HERMOSA BEACH CITY CODE § 27A-8
Sec. 27A-7. Enforcement.
(a) The administrative authority and the environmental
officer are hereby charged with the enforcement of the pro-
visions of this chapter and with the enforcement of provisions
of subsequent resolutions that are adopted in relation to this
chapter.
(b) Any person violating any provisions of this chapter
shall be guilty of an infraction of the law as set forth in
Sections 19c and 19d of the California Penal Code.
(c) The environmental officer is hereby granted the author-
ity to issue infractions for the limited purpose of enforcing
this chapter and the regulations promulgated hereunder. (Ord.
No. 77-553, § 1, 3-8-77)
Sec. 27A-8. Mandatory collection fee.
(a) In order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the
residents of the city, the charges (including bin rental where
applicable) for collection of garbage, rubbish and other refuse
shall be billed in advance either by the city or its franchisee to
each owner(s) of record of all premises where refuse is produced
or generated. Said billing shall be in the manner and frequency
as established by the city either by resolution or by contract with
its franchisee. The city may adopt such billing and collection
procedures as are deemed necessary and appropriate.
(1) If an owner of record fails to pay a service bill by the date
set by the city council by resolution establishing such pro-
cedures or by contrast with its authorized franchisee, the
owner of record will be sent a notification of such delin-
quency which shall include a penalty fine of ten dollars
($10.00), and the owner of record shall be assessed an
additional ten dollars ($10.00) penalty fine for every suc-
ceeding thirty (30) days of delinquency. Said notification
shall be sent by the franchisee.
(2) Each successive billing period established above shall in-
clude the accumulated unpaid charges on a delinquent
account for collection and disposal of refuse, as well as the
accumulated_ penalties. Those owners of record who receive
Supp. No. 12-89
332.34
§ 27A-8
SANITATION, GARBAGE AND REFUSE § 27A-8
such notice shall not invalidate any action taken by the
franchisee or city under this section.
(3) Should the owner of record fail or refuse to pay the fee
assessed for collection of garbage, rubbish or other refuse
as provided in this section, the individual in charge of such "
collection shall advise the city manager of such refusal.
The failure to pay would, except for the provisions hereof,
Supp. No. 12-89
332.34.1
§ 27A-8 SANITATION, GARBAGE AND REFUSE
§ 27A-8
result in the noncollection of garbage, rubbish or other
refuse, which condition the council determines and declares
would be a threat to the public health, safety and welfare
and which condition, if permitted to exist, is declared to be
a public nuisance. In the event of nonpayment, the city
manager shall direct the contractor or franchisee to con-
tinue to provide service, and the past -due billings, includ-
ing penalties and expenses and charges for collecting such
billings, shall be assessed against the property as provided
in this section. The franchisee shall continue to collect
garbage, rubbish and refuse in cases of nonpayment when
directed to do so by the city manager.
(4) All costs incurred in collection of unpaid charges shall be
recoverable by the city and charged against the property
from which the garbage, rubbish or refuse was collected.
(5) The city manager shall direct a notice to the property
owner where unpaid charges are pending, at the address
shown on the latest tax roll, setting a date, time and place
for a hearing before the administrative appeals board of
the city at which the board shall review all unpaid charges
and make a recommendation to the city council whether
such charges should be charged against the property. The
city manager shall thereafter direct a notice to the own-
er(s) of record where unpaid charges are pending, setting a
date, time and place for a public hearing before the city
council at which the administrative appeals board's rec-
ommendation shall be considered and all unpaid charges
shall be reviewed. Any property owners shall have the
right to appear at the public hearings before the adminis-
trative appeals board and before the city council.- • •
(6) At the conclusion of its public hearing, the city council
shall determine and approve, as an assessment against the
-property, all past -due billings and penalties due to the date
of said hearing, together with the costs incurred in collect-
ing the unpaid charges. If the total assessment determined
and approved by the council is not paid within ten (10)
days after the determination by the council, the delinquent
account shall be submitted to the county assessor for in -
Supp. No. 9-86
332.35
§ 27A-8
HERMOSA BEACH CITY CODE § 27A-8
clusion as a special assessment against the parcel. The
assessment shall be collected at the same time and in the
same manner as county taxes are collected and shall be
subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and
sale in case of delinquency as provided for ordinary county
taxes. All laws applicable to the levy, collection and en-
forcement of county taxes shall be applicable to such spe-
cial assessment.
(7) The membership in terms of the administrative appeals
board shall be established by resolution of the city council.
(b) Alternative billing procedures; payment by tenant. upon
the written application of the owner of any premises, filed on a
form supplied by the city manager or his designee, the city may
bill the occupant of the premises where the occupant is other
than the owner. In such case, it shall not be necessary to send a
separate bill to the owner. The owner shall continue to be respon-
sible for the payment of such bills even though no bill has been
received, and delinquent accounts will still result in penalties
and establishment of a lien against the property pursuant to the
provisions of paragraph (a).
(1) The application shall set forth the address of the property,
the name of the occupant, and the name and address of the
owner, and shall include a statement signed by the owner
acknowledging continuing responsibility for payment of
such bills in the event that the occupant fails to make
timely payment in full.
(2) The city manager shall approve such application unless
there is at the time an unpaid balance due and owing on
the account of the subject premises.
(3) An application, once approved, shall remain in effect until
such time as:
a. The owner withdraws the application; or
b. Ownership of the property is transferred, in which
case the new owner may submit a new application; or
c. It is determined that the application included false or
- misleading information; or
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332.36
§ 27A-8
SANITATION, GARBAGE AND REFUSE § 27A-8
d. The account is delinquent for two (2) consecutive quar-
ters, in which case the city manager shall not approve
a new application for a period of one (1) year after the
date of revocation of the application.
(4) If an occupant fails to pay a service bill, the owner shall be
sent a notice indicating that the account is delinquent and
a penalty has been assessed against the account pursuant
to paragraph (a).
(5) A separate application is required to be filed for each prem-
ises for which a separate billing account is maintained.
(6) A fee shall be charged to the owner, payable at the time of
submission of an application, to cover the administrative
costs of processing such application and establishing an
alternate billing procedure. In the event that the applica-
tion is rejected, the fee shall be refunded to the applicant.
(c) Exemptions:
(1) Under certain circumstances, residential premises may be
granted an exemption from the mandatory provisions set
forth herein. If those circumstances exist or if other cause
exists to justify an exemption from the mandatory provi-
sions, the owner of such residential premises shall apply to
the city manager for an exemption. The following circum-
stances shall ordinarily constitute the basis for an exemption:
a. Residential premises upon which no habitable struc-
tures are located; or
b. Residential premises which will remain unoccupied
for at least one (1) full month, including property upon
which habitable structures are being constructed or
significantly remodeled; or
c. Such other special circumstances as determined, by
the city manager to warrant the granting of an ex-
emption from the mandatory provisions of this sec-
tion. In granting such exemption, the city manager
shall be governed by written policies which the city
council may from time to time adopt, relative to the
circumstances under which an exemption may be granted.
Supp. No. 9.86
332.37
,•
§ 27A-8
HERMOSA BEACH CITY CODE § 27A-8
(2) Any property owner who applies for an exemption from the
mandatory collection fee provisions shall provide adequate
information supporting such request, and any misstate-
ments or misrepresentations with respect to the justifica-
tion for such exemption will void the application, if not yet
approved. or the exemption, if already granted, and subject
the property owner to a fine in an amount to be established
by the city council.
(3) An exemption shall be valid only as to a specified service
period, and new application must be made for an exemp-
tion for any subsequent period. (Ord. No. 86-840, § 1, 6-24-86)
Supp. No. 9-86
332.3S
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September 17, 1992
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Regular Meeting of
Hermosa Beach City Council September 22, 1992
SUBJECT: LOS ANGELES COUNTY URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
PURPOSE: TO CONSIDER PARTICIPATION IN THE 1993-94 FUNDING
PROGRAM
INITIATED BY STAFF
Staff Recommendation
To participate in the program by executing a Cooperation
Agreement with the County.
Background
If the City decides to join the program again the funding would
begin July 1, 1993. For further background, please refer to the
attached letter from the Community Development Commission.
The City previously has participated in the program and used the
funding to help support local non-profit organizations and to
support housing rehabilitation projects. The City Council,
however, chose to no longer participate in the program by a vote
of 3:2 at their meeting of July 10, 1990.
Analysis
As noted in the attached letter the CDBG program is a federally
funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
for the purpose of funding innovative and constructive approaches
to improve the physical, economic, and social conditions in our
communities. The program was specifically designed to provide
services to low and moderate income people.
The funds may be used, as in the past, to support local
non-profit organizations involved in providing community services
(i.e. South Bay Free Clinic, Project Touch, 1736 Family Crisis
Center, South Bay Juvenile Diversion Project, Coalition Alive),
and also for housing rehabilitation services (repair and fix -up
projects for senior citizen or low and moderate income housing).
Also, if certain criteria are met, the funding potentially can be
used for the purpose of upgrading commercial areas.
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12
The amount the City would receive, if consistent with the past
appropriations, would be about $120,000 annually. The City would
also have the option to exchange the funds or a portion of the
funds for general fund money. In the past these exchanges have
yielded about 85 cents on the dollar. If the funds are not
accpeted by the City they will be redistributed among other
cities within L.A. County.
It should be noted that executing the attached Cooperation
Agreement allows the opportunity to participate in the program,
but does not mandate it. Further, the time limit noted in the
attached letter has been extended 1 week; therefore, it is
imperative that this agreement be executed immed.ria ely.
--coi UR :
Michael Schubach
P1ning Director,
Frederick R.
City Manager
Attachments
Ferrin
1. Letter from C.D.C.
2. Cooperation Agreement
2
,iii" Robertson,
Associate Planner
Carlos Jackson
Executive Director
August 26, 1992
Community Development Commission
County of Los Angeles
2525 Corporate Place • Suite 200 • Monterey Park. California 91754
(213) 260-2100 • Telefax: (213) 260-2194
Kevin Northcraft, City Manager
City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, California 90254-3885
Dear Mr. Northcraft:
RECEIVED
SEP 1 0 1992
CITY MGR. OFFICE
Commissioners
Gloria Molina
Kenneth Hahn
Edmund D. Edelman
Deane Dana
Michael D. Antonovich
The purpose of this letter is to invite your City to participate in the Los Angeles Urban
County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The 50 cities currently
participating in the Program have made a significant impact on community development,
and, as a participant, your City will have the same opportunity. The Urban County Program
is the largest in the country with over $31 million in annual allocations to be shared by
formula between cities and the unincorporated areas.
The CDBG Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD), provides grants to states, counties, cities and towns in order to devise innovative
and constructive neighborhood approaches to improve the physical, economic and social
conditions in our communities. The Program was specifically designed to provide services
to low- and moderate -income people of your community. The Community Development
Commission (CDC) provides through its partnership technical assistance, training and other
services to participating cities in implementing the CDBG Program. We pride ourselves on
being sensitive to cities' needs and responsive to requests made by the cities.
I would be happy to meet with you to discuss the program and our requirements. I hope
that you are considering participating for the remaining one-year funding cycle,
starting July 1, 1993 through June 30, 1994. Your City's funding, should you decide to join,
would begin July 1, 1993. After this cycle there will be a three year renewal contract.
Presented below, for your consideration, are general policies regarding participation for the
period:
All cities joining the Urban County's 1993-94 Program are required to execute
a Cooperation Agreement with the County. This agreement must be filed
with HUD by October 2, 1992.
2. Cities cannot drop out of the Urban County Program during the one-year
period.
Kevin Northcraft, City Manager
August 26, 1992
Page Two
Each participating city will retain control over its own CDBG funds based on
Program regulations.
4. The CDC may provide additional assistance to the participating cities by
undertaking County -funded or jointly -funded community development
activities within the local jurisdiction's boundaries.
The required Cooperation Agreement has been attached for your convenience. The Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors' approval and signatures must be secured prior to
submission to HUD; therefore, your participation can only be ensured if you return four
executed copies to the CDC no later than September 14, 1992.
Attached are the appropriate addresses to which required documents must be forwarded.
If you need additional information or further clarification, please call me at (213)
260-2219, or Marla Stevens, of my staff, at (213) 260-2241.
Sincerely,
BARBARA MARTINOFF, Director
Community Development Block Grant Division
MS:lw/9u
Attachments
ATTACHMENT
1. If your City wishes to participate in the Urban County CDBG Program, the following
documents are required:
-four updated, executed copies of your cooperation agreement; and
-one copy of the authorization by your governing body (city council
resolution).
Please forward the above mentioned copies to:
Barbara Martinoff, Director
Community Development Block Grant Division
Community Development Commission
2525 Corporate Place, Suite 200
Monterey Park, California 91754
Due: No later than September 14, 1992
2. If your City wishes to be included in the Urban County CDBG Program, please forward
your written notification to both parties indicated below:
Barbara Martinoff, Director
Community Development Block Grant Division
Community Development Commission
2525 Corporate Place, Suite 200
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Herbert L. Roberts, Director
Community Planning and Development Division
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
1615 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90015
Due: No later than September 14, 1992
MS:lw/9u
COUNTY OF LOB ANGELES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
— PARTICIPATING CITY
COOPERATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of
1992, by and between the City of Hermosa Beach,
hereinafter referred to as "City", and the County of Los Angeles,
hereinafter referred to as the "County".
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, County and City desire to cooperate to undertake, or
assist in undertaking, community development, community renewal of
lower income housing assistance activities, specifically urban
renewal and publicly assisted housing, including, but not limited
to, the improvement or development of housing for persons of low to
moderate incomes and other community or urban renewal activities
authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended, hereinafter referred to as the "Act"; and
WHEREAS, County Counsel has determined that the terms and
provisions of this agreement are fully authorized under State and
local law, and that this agreement provides full legal authority
for the County to undertake, or assist in undertaking, essential
community development and housing assistance activities,
specifically urban renewal and publicly assisted housing.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1. The City and the County agree to cooperate to undertake,
or assist in undertaking, community development, community renewal
of lower income housing assistance activities, specifically urban
renewal and publicly assisted housing, including, but not limited
to, the improvement or development of housing for persons of low to
moderate incomes and other community or urban renewal activities
authorized by the Act.
2. The City hereby authorizes the County to perform, or cause
to be performed, those acts necessary to implement the community
development and housing assistance activities, specifically urban
renewal and publicly assisted housing, including but not limited to
improvement or development of housing for persons of low to
moderate income and other community or urban renewal activities
authorized under the Act specified for the City in the County's
annual Statements of Community Development Objectives which will be
funded from annual Community Development Block Grants from Federal
Fiscal Years, 1992 and 1993 appropriations and from any program
income generated from the expenditure of such funds. County shall
have final responsibility for selecting projects and annually
filing Final Statements of Community Development Objectives.
3. The City and the County in the performance of this
Agreement shall take all actions necessary to assure compliance
with the County's certification required by Section 104 (b) of
Title I of the Act, the provisions of the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title
VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Section 109 of Title I of the
Act, Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968,
the Fair Housing Act, the Act and all other applicable laws and
regulations".
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4. 'rne City and County agree tnat community ueveiopment Block
Grant funding for any activities in or in support of any
cooperating City, that does not affirmatively further fair housing
within its own jurisdiction, or that impedes the County's action to
comply with its fair -housing certification is prohibited.
5. Pursuant to 24 CFR 570.501 (b) , the City is subject to all
requirements applicable to subrecipients, including the requirement
of a written agreement set forth in 24 CFR 570.503.
6. The City shall inform the County of any income generated
by the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds received by the City. Any such program income may be
retained by the City subject to the requirements of this agreement.
Such program income may only be used for eligible activities in
accordance with all CDBG requirements as may then apply.
7. The County shall be responsible for monitoring and
reporting to HUD on the use of any program income; therefore, the
City shall be required to maintain appropriate recordkeeping and
reporting for this purpose.
8. In the event of close-out or changes in status of the
City, any program income that is on hand or received subsequent to
the close-out or change in status shall be paid to the County.
9. All program income generated from the disposition or
transfer of real property acquired or improved by the City, using
CDBG funds or program income, during the term of this agreement,
shall be treated as described in Sections 5 through 11 of this
agreement.
10. Any real property which is acquired or improved by the
City during the term of this agreement, in whole or in part, using
CDBG funds or program income, shall be subject to the following
standards:
a. The County shall be notified by the City in writing
of any modification or change in the use or disposition
of such real property from that planned at the time of
acquisition or improvement. Such notification shall be
made prior to the modification or change in use or
disposition.
b. If such real property is ever sold or transferred
for a use which does not qualify as an eligible use
under CDBG regulations, the City shall reimburse to the
County an amount equal to the current fair market value
of the property less any portion thereof attributable to
expenditures of non-CDBG funds.
11. The City shall make available for inspection and audit to
County's representatives, upon request, at any time ~during the
duration of this agreement and during a period of three (3) years,
thereafter, all of its books and records relating to CDBG program
income.
12. This agreement shall be effective for the period of time
required for the expenditure of all CDBG funds allocated to the
City from Federal Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 appropriations and
from any program income therefrom. In no event shall this
agreement be terminated before June 30, 1994 except as a result of
action by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
13. The City has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by
law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction
against any individuals engaged in non-violent
civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local
laws against physically barring entrance to or exit
from a facility or location which is the subject of
such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within
its jurisdiction;
14. The City shall or shall continue to provide a drug-free
workplace by:
1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the
unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing,
possession, or use of a controlled substance is
prohibited in the City's workplace and specifying
the actions that will be taken against employees
for violation of such prohibition;
2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program
to inform employees about -
a) The dangers of drug abuse in the
workplace;
b) The City's policy of maintaining a drug-
free workplace;
c) Any available drug
counseling,
rehabilitation, and
employee assistance
programs; and
d) The penalties that may be
imposed upon employees
for drug abuse violations
occurring in the
workplace;
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be
engaged in the performance of the grant be given a
copy of the statement required by paragraph 1 of
this Section 14;
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by
paragraph 1 of this Section 14 that, as a condition
of employment under the grant, the employee will -
a) Abide by the terms of the
statement; and
b) Notify the City in
writing of his or her
conviction for a
violation of a criminal
drug statute occurring in
the workplace no later
than five calendar days
after such conviction;
b. Notifying the County in writing, within ten
calendar days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b) of this Section 14 from an
employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of
such conviction. City must provide written notice,
including position title, of any City employees
convicted of any criminal drug statute to every
County grant officer or other designee on whose
grant activity the convicted employee was working,
unless the Federal agency has designated a
identification number(s) of each affected grant;
6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30
calendar days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b) of this Section 14, with respect
to any employee who is so convicted -
(a) Taking appropriate
personnel action against
such an employee, up to
a n d including
termination, consistent
with the requirements of
the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, as amended; or
(b) Requiring such employee
t o participate
satisfactorily in a drug
abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program
approved for such purpose
by a Federal, State, or
local health, law
enforcement, or other
appropriate agency;
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain
a drug-free workplace through implementation of
paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of this Section 14.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the governing bodies of the parties hereto have
authorized this agreement and have caused the agreement to be
executed by their respective chief executive officers and attested
bythe executive officer -clerks thereof as of the day, month and
year first above written.
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
By By
Mayor Chairman, Board of
Supervisors
ATTEST: ATTEST:
City Clerk
LARRY J. MONTEILH, Executive
Officer - Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors
By By
Deputy Deputy
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney DE WITT W. CLINTON
County Counsel
By By
Deputy Deputy
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, TO EXPRESS INTEREST IN PARTICIPATING IN THE 1993-1994
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public meeting to consider
participating in the 1993-94 County of Los Angeles Community
Development Block Grant Program and made the following findings:
A. Participation in the funding program gives the City the
opportunity to fund community development programs and/or to
provide funding assistance to local agencies involved in
community development programs;
B. If the City does not participate in the program, the funding
that would otherwise be available to Hermosa Beach, would be
redistributed elsewhere in L.A. County, potentially with no
benefit to Hermosa Beach;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Hermosa Beach is interested in participating in the Community
Development Block Grant program and directs staff to take the
necessary steps to make the City an active participant in the
program for the 1993-1994 fiscal year.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this day of
1992
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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City of Hermosa Beach
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Michael Schubach, Planning Director
Subject: Automatic Vacancy on Planning Commission
Date: September 14, 1992
Request:
Waiver of the automatic vacancy for absences by Commissioner,
Steven Suard.
Staff Recommendation:
Waive vacancy by minute order.
Background:
The Planning Commission, at their August 4,1992 meeting, was made
aware of the automatic vacancy on the Commission if a waiver by
the City Council is not granted.
Analysis:
Section 2-74 of the Municipal Code discusses when an automatic
vacancy will occur unless waived by the City Council (refer to
the attached ordinance).
Commissioner Suard has been absent on 3/3/92, 3/17/92, and 6/2/92
and will be absent on October 6, 1992. According to Section 2-74,
four absences in one year results in an automatic vacancy.
Noted:
Frederick R. Ferrin
City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 89-996
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 2 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLED
',ADMINISTRATION", BY ADDING HERETO PROVISIONS RELATING TO
ABSENCES ON CITY COMMISSIONS.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach is
concerned with the regular attendance of Commissioners on the
6 various appointed bodies of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council directed on June 27, 1989 that
a revised policy be presented for approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
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SECTION 1. That Chapter 2, Article V. Community Resources
12 Section 2-64 is hereby amended to read as follows:
13 "Section 2-64. Same- Terms of.members; vacancies.
14 The members of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources
Advisory Commission shall serve for a period of four (4) years.
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longer than two (2) consecutive terms.
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unexpired portion of the term. Appointments shall be made pur-
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Upon the expiration of a full term, each member of the Commis-
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except that in the event of a written resignation filed with
the City Manager and accepted by action of the City Council,
said resignation shall become effective on the date set forth
therein.
Two (2) absences from regularly scheduled meetings of any member
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lar meetings within one (1) calendar year creates an automatic
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cused absences. When an automatic vacancy occurs, the staff
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and the Member. The automatic vacancy shall not be effective
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this section. The City Council may waive application of the
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so created shall be filled pursuant to the above sections."
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SECTION 2. That Chapter 2, Article VI. Planning Commission
Section 2-74 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 2-74. Terms of members; vacancies.
The members of the Planning Commission shall serve for a per-
iod of four (4) years. No member shall remain on said commission
.for a period of time longer than two (2) consecutive terms.
If a vacancy shall occur otherwise than by expiration of term, it
shall be filled by appointments by the City Council for the unex-
pired portion of the term. Appointments shall be made pursuant
to Government Code Section 54970 et seq.
Upon the expiration of a full term, each member of the commission
shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified, except
that in the event of a written resignation filed with the City
Manager and accepted by action of the City Council, said resign-
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within one (1) calendar quarter, and/or four absences from regu-
lar meetings within one (1) 'calendar year creates an automatic
vacancy. There shall be no distinction between excused or Unex-
cused absences. When an automatic vacancy occurs, the staff
liaison shall promptly notify the City Council, the Commission,
and the member. The automatic vacancy shall not be effective
until Council receives notice and fails to waive application of
this section. The City Council may waive application of the
automatic vacancy upon its own motion; otherwise, the vacancy so
created shall be filled pursuant to the above sections."
SECTION 3. The respective city liaison shall give a copy of
this ordinance to each current commissioner and every newly.
appointed commissioner upon appointment.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall become effective and be in
full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days of its
passage and adoption.
SECTION 5. Prior to the expiration of fifteen (15) days
after the date of its adoption, the City Clerk shall cause this
ordinahie to be published in the Easy Reader, a weekly newspaper
af_general circulation published and circulated in the City of
Hermosa Beach, in the manner provided by law.
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SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and
adoption of this ordinance, shall enter the same in the book of
original ordinances of said city, and shall make minutes of the
passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings
of the City Council at which the same is passed and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 8th DAY OF August, 1989
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PREVENT of the City Council and MAYOR
of e City of Hermosa Beach, California
ATTEST:
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City Attorney
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POLICE O FFICER DELWEfPJ O.T CIS MAIL
FELLOW CO4.1NCILMM v(BT S
KATHLEEN MIDS'TO1(E
SEP1 LMBER 16, 1992
I respectfufly request that the City Council consider a policy change that the on duty
Police Officers are no longer requested to deliver city mail.
For several years now, the Police Officers, while on duty, have been required to deliver
city mail to the personal residences of various city officials. They deliver mail/ agenda
packets for not only the City Council -members but also the Planning Commissioners,
Parks & Recreation Commissioners, and Civil Service Commissioners. I have been told
that this takes approximately 45 minutes out of each shift to deliver one set.
Although this is also the policy in many other cities, I feel that with our budgetary
problems and current understaffing level of a police officer and sergeant, it is now time
that this traditional beaucratic ritual be stopped.
There are several options available for the delivery of the mail 'Traditionally all these
agenda packets have been compiled at 6:00 P.M. on their due date. There is no reason
that they can not be prepared by 5:00 P.M. and either of the following could be the new
policy:
A) 'That all of the board members be informed that packets are available
between 5:00 P.M and 6:00 P.M in the respective departments on the
date they are due. 'The members could come to City Mall to pickup their
materials and if they do not pick them up by 6:00 P.M, the packets are
then taken to the Police Department for later pickup by the members.
B) When packets are complete at 5:00 P.M, a clerk: typist or other clerical
employee authorized to drive a city vehicle from the subject department,
could use the city pool vehicle and personally deliver the packets and
would be backat City 9 -fall before 6:00 P.M. incurring no overtime.
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Naturally, I would recommend alternative 9{, as this would result in the least use of
City Staff time and effort. .Another advantage would be that the city officials would be
corning to City ?fall on a di -weekly basis and would get more of an opportunity to see
the daily operations and the many dedicated members of the staff.
I appreciate your time and consideration of this matter.
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MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of
the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Wednesday, Septem-
ber 23, 1992, at the hour of 7:41 P.M. *** ???? ***
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mike Flaherty, Chief Union Steward,
City Council Minutes 09-23-92 Page 1
ROLL CALL
Present: Benz, Edgerton, Midstokke, Wiemans, Mayor Essertier
Absent: None
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ITEMS CARRIED OVER FROM1SEPTEMBER 22, MEETING:
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
(a)
Letter from Board of Parking Place Commissioners dated
August 25, 1992 regarding year-end revenue and expendi-
ture report of VPC. (Continued from 9/8/92 and 9/22/92
meetings.)
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Essertier, second Edgerton. The motion
carried unanimously.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
9. DISCUSSION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS MEMBERSHIP IN THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (P.E.R.S.) Memorandum from
Personnel Director Robert Blackwood dated September 1,
1992. Supplemental letter from June Williams dated Sep-
tember 14, 1992. (Continued from 9/8/92 and 9/22/92
meetings.)
Personnel Director Blackwood presented the staff report
and responded to Council questions.
Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:
June Williams - 2065 Manhattan Avenue, suggested
that elected officials pay the cost of their
P.E.R.S. contribution, rather than the City, or
put the matter to a vote of the people.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Benz, second Edgerton. The motion carried,
noting the dissenting vote of Midstokke.
10. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN EXCEPTION FOR REFUSE ENCLOSURE
REQUIREMENTS. Memorandum from Building and Safety Di-
rector William Grove dated August 3, 1992. (Continued
from 8/3/92, 9/8/92 and 9/22/92 meetings.)
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RESOLUTION 92-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, TO EXPRESS INTEREST IN PARTICIPATING IN THE 1993-1994
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public meeting to consider
participating in the 1993-94 County of Los Angeles Community
Development Block Grant Program and made the following findings:
A. Participation in the funding program gives the City the
opportunity to fund community development programs and/or to
provide funding assistance to local agencies involved in
community development programs;
B. If the City does not participate in the program, the funding
that would otherwise be available to Hermosa Beach, would be
redistributed elsewhere in L.A. County, potentially with no
benefit to Hermosa Beach;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Hermosa Beach is interested in participating in the Community
Development Block Grant program and directs staff to take the
necessary steps to make the City an active participant in the
program for the 1993-1994 fiscal year.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this day of
1992
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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City of Hermosa Beach
Mayor and Council:
RECEIVED
SEP 1 4 1992
CITY MGR. OFFICE
Re: Elected officials and P.E.R.S. Agenda Item 9, 9/1 '92
For the Councils consideration I would like to offer a couple of
alternatives to the City Manager recommepdation.
One alternative would be to leave available the retirement benefit
for elected officials but require the official to pay the cost
instead of the taxpayer.
This method possibly would not require a change in the P.E.R.S.
contract, Even if the official doesn't decide to enroll for the
retirement benefit until.. he is qualified (5 yrs), it appears he has
the option of buying in to the program as the City Treasurer did.
The city paid $1,125.20 for the period from Nov. 24, 1987 to May 31,
1989 and Mr. Brutsch paid $505.46 to purchase prior service credit
for the period April 20, 1982 to March 15, 1984.
Another option would be to let the voters decide if they want elected
officials to have retirement benefits and if they want to pay for
that benefit.
Thank you for consideration of this matter.
Please include this letter with the item on the next agenda.
Sincerely,
SUPPLEMENTAL
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September 14, 1992
City of Hermosa Beach
RECEIVED
SEP 1 4 1992
CITY MGR. OFFICE
Mayor and Council:
Re: Elected officials and P.E.R.S. Agenda Item 9, 9/1 '92
For the Councils consideration I would like to offer a couple of
alternatives to the City Manager recommerydation.
One alternative would be to leave available the retirement benefit
for elected officials but require the official to pay the cost
instead of the taxpayer.
This method possibly would not require a change in the P.E.R.S.
contract, Even if the official doesn't decide to enroll for the
retirement benefit until.. he is qualified (5 yrs), it appears he has
the option of buying in to the program as the City Treasurer did.
The city paid $1,125.20 for the period from Nov. 24, 1987 to May 31,
1989 and Mr. Brutsch paid $505.46 to purchase prior service credit
for the period April 20, 1982 to March 15, 1984.
Another option would be to let the voters decide if they want elected
officials to have retirement benefits and if they want to pay for
that benefit.
Thank you for consideration of this matter.
Please include this letter with the item on the next agenda.
Sincerely,
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September 17, 1992
To: City Councilmembers
From: Rick
, City Manager
Re: Budget Balancing Options
CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL,
NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
This week's hottest issue is dealing with the new budget shortfall
resulting from the loss of a portion of our property tax. Instead
of a multi issue Thursday Memo, I'd like to give you a synopsis of
the various budget cutting/enhancing proposals we have been
discussing. My plan for the workshop is to present to you a menu of
options that fall under three general categories - Revenue
Increases, Revenue Shifts, and Expenditure Reductions. Along with
the menu, I shall present my recommendations to balance the budget
post the State's withdrawal of $326,124 in property tax revenue.
The following is a listing and brief explanation of the various
elements comprising the menu of balancing options.
REVENUE INCREASES
1. Charge a permit fee of $1,500 per day to the Chamber of Commerce
for the Fiesta de las Artes. Just as with other events held in the
City, we would charge this permit fee which would bring in an
additional $9,000 for the six days of the fiestas. Mary Rooney is
working this proposal's feasibility with the City Council.
2. Other cities, eg. Redondo Beach, which have a WT, tax all long
distance calls. We are an anomaly in that we only tax those calls
that are long distance but within the State of California. This
proposal would tax interstate and international long distance calls
as well. Despite the widespread nature of this tax practice in
neighboring cities it is difficult to separate interstate and
international long distance from intrastate long distance; however,
a conservative estimate of this proposal's effect is and increase
of $50,000 in UUT.
3. Charge a $5 fee to nonresidents for signing off on "fix it"
tickets. The service would still be provided at no charge to
residents. Surrounding cities charge fees that range as follows:
Redondo: Resident $5 Nonresident $5
Manhattan: Resident 0 Nonresident $5
Torrence: Resident 0 Nonresident 0
El Segundo: Resident $4 Nonresident $4
Though not a large revenue source, the dividends of this proposal
are two fold; revenue is estimated at $1,000 per year, and the
influx of nonresidents coming to Hermosa Beach for sign offs would
sharply decline, because we would no longer be the bargain of the
beach cities. Albeit a relatively small amount of time, that
decline would give our police officers more time for matters that
concern Hermosa Beach residents.
4. We should become more aggressive in collecting ambulance and
paramedic fees. Our current and previous practice has been to
request payment but not follow up aggressively on those service
recipients who do not respond to our initial requests for payment.
I believe that a strong follow up letter from the City threatening
collection agency action and the attendant damage to the
individual's credit rating will do much to motivate payments of
fees which currently are going uncollected. The revenue increase is
estimated at $2,000 per year, even if we retained a collection
service to collect from those who ignored the City's attempts to
secure payment.
5. Two fairly common practices in the surrounding communities are
the charging of a fee for fire alarm permits and charging
individuals and businesses for false alarms after three false
alarms in a twelve month period. Reasonable amounts would be $37.50
for the alarm permit and $100 per alarm after the limit of three in
a twelve month period. Our records indicate that such a fee/fine
program would net approximately $1,000 per year.
REVENUE SHIFT
1. The WT, implemented in October 1985 and later increased by
ballot measure in 1987, has funded the Greenbelt purchase and by
Council direction, the Police foot patrol, bootleg enforcement, the
Sewer Fund and most recently a police officer who would have been
laid off in the previous round of budget cuts. In recent years
there has been a surplus (in the 6% UUT) that gets carried over to
the next year. The estimated UUT surplus this year (92-93) is
$227,000. I strongly recommend Council approval of the application
of that annual surplus to specific police, fire and park
maintenance functions that clearly benefit all of the City's
residents and were previously funded by the General Fund. Though
the UUT carryover will vary from year to year, sometimes below its
anticipated level this fiscal year, recently released early
retirement incentives from PERS have great probability of
motivating several retirements in addition to our known and
potential attrition thus producing enough salary savings in the
next few years to absorb any downward variation in the WT
carryover and ultimately eliminating any reliance upon that source.
A survey of over 30 surrounding cities reveals the existence
of a UUT in a vast majority. The average UUT is 6.72%, and in no
city is the use of the funds as strictly controlled as in Hermosa
Beach; in fact, in every city, WT is deposited into the General
Fund. We must recall that 40% of our WT goes to specifically fund
the Greenbelt purchase, a debt which will be retired in 2001 as
currently scheduled; however, the City anticipates paying the debt
on a significantly accelerated schedule. At that time the UUT rate
could be immediately reduced from 10% to 6%, nearly .75% below the
local average. At 10% we are surpassed by Culver City, Los Angeles
and Pomona and tie with Compton, Hidden Hills, Inglewood, Long
Beach, and Palos Verdes Estates. I would anticipate many cities,
reeling from the loss of property tax revenue, will now increase
UUT to cover the deficit, and we may soon find ourselves in a more
moderate position at 10%. In reality, the appropriate comparison
rate is 6%, since the other 4%, though generated as a utility
surcharge, is not a typical UUT due to its highly specific use for
the Greenbelt purchase.
2. The Fire Flow Fund, established in 1987, has traditionally been
used to make improvements to the City's hydrant system. The fund
will have an anticipated balance of $494,000 at the end of this
fiscal year. Annual expenditures have varied widely from $17,000 to
$111,000. We have reviewed the ordnance that created the Hermosa
Beach Fire Flow Fund and the State's restriction on the use of its
funds. The city Attorney is still investigating our latitude of
fund use, given the State's regulations. It is our hope that he
will find that Council may amend the existing list of authorized
expenditures contained in the ordnance to include the $40,000 lease
payment due on one of the City's fire engines as an appropriate
expenditure from the fund.
3. There are Gas Tax funds that are currently allocated to CIPs
that could be downscoped and not adversely affect the City's street
quality or capacity. It is the studied opinion of the Director of
Public Works that $100,000 could be removed form liberally funded
CIPs to fund a portion of the salaries for the Street Maintenance,
Medians and Traffic Safety crews.
EXPENDITURE REDUCTION
1. Physical exams which are currently performed on an annual basis
could be extended to a biennial basis. This change would be a meet
and confer issue with the union, but assuming its acceptance, the
proposal would reduce General Fund expenditures by $5,200 per year.
2. Several modifications to City provided health benefits to
include the elimination of psychiatric coverage, increasing the HMO
copayment, increasing the Blue Shield deductible to $500, and
providing an incentive to employees to drop unneeded spousal
coverage are estimated to yield a potential savings of $20,000
annually.
3. The reduction of the merit pay ceiling by 2.5% across the board
could save $20,000.
4. We have polled the employees for interest in voluntarily going
to less than full time. The response would indicate an aversion to
this proposal as only one employee showed interest. The savings
would amount to $2,000.
5. We have also polled the employees about taking a voluntary
furlough of forty to eighty hours but in small increments. The
response to this option is better and currently would result in a
$5,500 savings.
6. The closure of the restrooms at the end of the pier is an
example of services that are still under review for curtailment or
reduction. The bathroom closure, alone, would produce a savings of
$7,000.
7. A Citywide, mandatory furlough of one hour per week would
translate into a salary reduction of 2.5% for each employee. That
one hour per week could be staggered within each department in
order to be transparent to the City Hall customers and City
residents. The potential savings for the remainder of the year is
$125,000.
8. The final option is the selective abolishment of City staff
positions. Though I firmly believe the streamlining of this
organization is in order, a reduction in force is not the best
means to increase efficiency while reducing overhead. Instead the
well thought out reclassification of some positions and planned
abolishment of others in conjunction with regular attrition and
incentive driven early retirements is the way to go. Obviously, the
layoffs we might impose would save as much as we target, but I
regard this as the least desirable option.