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Home My WebLink About01/18/96CM•- PREPD= 01 -1? -7C) MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Thursday, January 18, 1996, at the hour of 7:10 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - RoktElmt#8, ROLL CALL: Present: Benz, Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Bowler Absent: None ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: C M _ IV V stise,„,l'flitk-rtt-c 4 au244) yttt.c." difriAlociabt_ 1. REVIEW OF 1995 PLANNING SESSION. 2. 1996 PLANNING GOALS AND DIRECTION. City Council Goals Session 01-18-96 Page 9010 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS - please limit comments to three minutes. Coming forward to address the Council. at this time was: ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 - City Manager ADJOURNMENT - The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa N40/ adjourned on Thursday, January 18, 1996 at the hour of •a : P.M. to the closed session. At the hour of •P.M. 'the closed session reconvened to the Special Meeting. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: There were no decisions made requiring a public announcement. ADJOURNMENT - The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Thursday, January 18, 1996 at the hour of P.M. to the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, January 23, 1996 at the hour of 7:00 P.M. Deputy City Clerk City Council Goals Session 01-18-96 Page 9011 6 svcip 1"4"!41JJ -v-P407 r'keonT -""f'rrO: crrile/ - 046 SI P-rry II44ard 14v -rprIc T-44,1% 541"'"Fil41-4s ' C6) T7*1-xtrinrrt kx,-/-40-1.14 3 -41) -Hy to)19/2 roc>, r --)-0-14.7024y P*1—pito-PAP7-D4r rrek. 1/1/140-1 w!,sny cniv /09 fvT I/. wi-dt &a -6w, e3Qwiez `t /peptee_ 4t4 (.910 05.4(Lis tusseA-tfr.cde-duos Gcni4-4- teacie. (0414- letf,ts•eitc.e, .1AAttl4 4 s 4 poort toe, AoAA;;& p446tatk- A -- Litu4v;kgf 4 Wdaid S -afArl;Utx-i564:17c5- a4toftk/ w ff.)tis 604' fi ee,wnt.w/ 54:07( 113 "Ptevc. AG4s07t4A-fitni-4ziee -mt0-4111 ce.N.07t-vm, — Pci s -t& advct_v 0,0eitc 11.4tSg- ,:•51-itzsi)>. -recti on - 5 Ac s;4tzss ate -l-"4144;1 . 4.94:41. 14/�-/J_[/_ U t=, 1(4a4gaioro &kid -ft 4,4144 4. If 47CeitYL 411414th-- — - , _,/ / ad,o-CeA, 49(74 g91-14/1 -144.c "(-44 V f 464frotti _ -or:p-arid ‘i -r 14-Q c74°1"4v19"3° / I •D ow -12 Qj,c or 0" _ja .1444urp ior-lotteorti Q/1 +PMPITT 0/9 — da3oihc CLOSED SESSION HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Thursday, January 18, 1996 - 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: 9:40pm ROLL CALL: ALL PRESENT 1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on January 9, 1996. 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager ADJOURNMENT: 9:59pm AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Thursday, January 18, 1996 - Council Chambers, City Hall 7:30 p.m. MAYOR John Bowler MAYOR PRO TEM Julie Oakes COUNCIL MEMBERS Robert Benz Sam Y. Edgerton J. R. Reviczky CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL CITY CLERK Elaine Doerfling CITY TREASURER John M. Workman CITY MANAGER Stephen R. Burrell CITY ATTORNEY Michael Jenkins 1. REVIEW OF 1995 PLANNING SESSION 2. 1996 PLANNING GOALS AND DIRECTION 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT i ^"a 1995 CITY COUNCIL GOALS 1 MAINTAIN SENSE OF COMMUNITY, ENHANCE IMAGE, CULTURAL RESOURCES, QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES fm_s 4- hit p.►--/ S4"- At% )13,-Ade._ MAKE CULTURAL COMMUNITY EVENTS MORE ROUTINE / FUNDRAISING, CONCERTS, ANNUAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS - �-�•o�.c.�r > IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS WITH ALL CITY COMMISSIONS, STAFF AND PUBLIC J SbL > PROMOTE POSITIVE BUSINESS A-' ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS - An"(-- SbL > REDUCE DENSITY /11-4� > REDUCE RESIDENTIAL TRAFFIC S„L > RESIDENTIAL / BUSINESS BALANCE rirS > ADDRESS PARKING ISSUES - 1"1,. 4, S 4.1 B - ovoL /losc.4iLc r > ELECTRIC SHUTTLE FOR TRI -CITIES - �h^1' > REVAMP PIER. - /A-&-2 ?-b-E-11 L > APPLY STRICT INTERPRETATION OF ZONING CODE AT PLANNING \jot > ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY - C'""^�''��` "'"� /t-" ` j e,k- > ESTABLISH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS _ so L. �LL LL ) PROVIDE TRAINING TO COMMUNITY IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE - > STREAMLINE / REDUCE BUREAUCRATIC PROCESS (REDUCE - REGULATIONS) - po,;v % ENHANCE "CUSTOMER SERVICE" AND DEVELOP A FEEDBACK SYSTEM -- > REVIEW BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS- > INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY - o.- > IMPROVE MORALE - > DEVELOP VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM - - > REORGANIZE FINANCING FOR OVERALL BUDGET, INCLUDING A LOOK - AT DEPARTMENT OUTSOURCES - 6n„c 6.014 W-' i LONG RANGE C.I.P. PROJECT FUNDING AND TIMETABLE - / k -r1 14-S > FINANCING FOR DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS - > BIKE PATH ISSUES - A"'"''91'1 4"tari;14* f-' > ENHANCING PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY - COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE, INCLUDING-DPIPELINES WHEN POSSIBLE > ENCOURAGE NEIGHBORHOOD UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT -' > LOBBY LEGISLATORS FOR TORT REFORM -�•,� dr- 1 ((e- -40 /.it t,✓ h u S /• SS Co kv, cu L4/.,et M. i I OE 4�►iv+giL ✓� D .G I d Community Development Department Projects Completed 1995 Building Division • Seismic Retro -Fit Ordinance 50% Implementation Rate - June 95 • Hermosa Hotel Seismic Hazard Abatement Jan. 95 • Hermosa Hotel Code Compliance Completed Sept. 95 , • Plan Microfiche Archiving Permit Retirement Program - On going • 1994 UBC Adoption - Completed Nov. 95 • Building Permit & Plan Check Fee Revisions June 95 • Total Permits Issued 1307 (Total Plans Checked 185, Total RBR's 226, Total Sign & Temporary Sign Permits Issued 34 Planning Division • CMP Annual Report Approval - Completed Aug. 95 • Building Height Limit Exception Revisions R-3 - Text Amendment, Oct. 95 • Small Lot Study - Text Amendment - Nov 95 • Sign Ordinance Text Amendment Revisions - Nov. 95 • Major Project Completions - Sangria, Brewski's, Cafe Boogaloo, Starbucks, Sabroso • Downtown Project Reviews - 1400 Manhattan Avenue Mixed Use Project, Hennessey's Expansion & Roof Deck, California Beach Restaurant, Sangria _ -. Expansion, Club Sushi, California Beach Restaurant • Macpherson Oil EIR RFP & Consultant Selection • Stand Hotel EIR RFP Issued • Commercial Rehabilitation Design Assistance - On going • 30th & 31st Street Walkstreet Fence Guidelines & Sketches • Standard CUP Conditions Restaurants - Text Amendment - April 95 • R.O.W. Encroachments Parking - Text Amendment - Nov. 95 • Hotel/Motel Definition - Text Amendment - Nov. 95 • Commercial Permitted Use List Revision - Text Amendment - June 95 • Subdivision "Neighborhood Area" Defintion - Text Amendment - April 95 • Alano Club property Zone Change & General Plan Amendment : April 95 • Nonconforming Building & Uses - Text Amendment - Jan 95 • Parking Requirements - Gyms & Fitness Clubs - Text Amendment - Feb 95 • Micellaneous Display of Books - Offenses - Chapter 21 Text Amendment - Jan 95 • Public Information Handout - Draft -Signs • Public Information Handout - Commercial Permitted Uses • Public Information Handout - Non Conforming Buildings & Uses • Total Development Permits Issued (34 CUP 's, 21 PDP's, 4 Parking Plans, 2 Subdivisions, Others, 6) Downtown Enhancement Commission Administration • Downtown Banner Program Organization, RFP, Consultant Selection (First Installations April 96) • Funding Downtown Promotion & projects, First Night, St. Patrict's Day, etc. Downtown DevelopmentlPlannin2 Projects • Downtown Parking Structure Workprogram, Predevelopment Studies Commissioned Including Appraisals, Design Studies, Survey, Title Reports • Downtown Parking & Circulation Study - Completion Jan. 96 • Strand Hotel Project Project Design & Development Recommendations Community Development Administration • One-Stop Development Project/Permit Review • Computerized Code Complaint Tracking System • Department Reorganization Plan Implementation - Personnel Changes • First Floor Office Remodel Space Reconfiguration Plan - Nov. 95 • First Floor Office Remodel Bids & Specs. - Dec. 95 • Sierra Computer Implementation Permit Issuance and Information Retrieval • CDBG Program - County Contract Approval City Hall ADA Renovations Feb. 95 • AB939 5 Year Implementation Program NDFE Approval April 95 TO: JR REVICZKY STEVE BURRELL FROM: AMY AMIRANI Some of the Department of Public Work's accomplishments are as follows: 1. Complete Storm Drain project at 13th street. 2. Complete Storm Drain project at 17th street. 3. Complete Monterey Blvd. sewer and street improvements project. 4. Complete Biltmore park. 5. Complete South Park. 6. Design new sewer and street projects such as Loma Drive. 7. Work with SCE to complete phase I design of the Beach Drive undergrounding project. 8. Complete the Downtown Implementation Plan and begin design of the first phase (Lower Pier Ave). 9. CCTV the entire sewer system, and create an annual cleaning schedule for the system. 10. Complete study of the earthquake reinforcement of the Clark Building. 11. Work with FEMA to receive funding for storm damage. 12. Manage NPDES Program. Beach Cities Clean and Green Expo Urban run off awareness coloring poster Stencil all catch basins 13. Completed Storm water Management program 14. Create master plan for the citywide storm drain system 15. Conduct restaurant and automotive inspection services 16. Completed sidewalk infrastructure management system 17. Disposal of the 20 year accumulated hazardous waste material at the city yard 18. Completed Clark building floor rehab 19. Completed gym floor at community center 20. Constructed sand wall at 35th and Strand 21. Negotiate new maintenance contract with Caltrans. 22. Negotiate new maintenance contract with LA County Public Works. 23. Complete RFP process for the City Hall ADA requirements. 24. Successful negotiation with LA County Flood Control for upgrading the Pier Avenue Drain. 25. Start the Pier renovation design. accom 117. pw MEMORANDUM DATE: January 15, 1996 TO: Steve Burrell & J.R. Reviczky FROM: Community Resources RE: 1995 accomplishments Listed below are some highlights for 1995 for the Community Resources Department: • Installed and implemented computerized recreation program registration • Increased recreation program participation by 15%. 27 new programs introduced. • Presented 8 large-scale commercial events. Doubled event revenues. • Worked with inaugural FirstNight and St. Patrick's Day Parade events • Hosted Olympic Qualifying Tournament for beach volleyball (International) • Secured donations for Noble Park & parking lot for South Park • Completed Cable TV transfer agreement • Revamped Department staffing to accommodate RIF: developed part time and student intern program to address shortages. • Monitored park development for Noble and South Parks • Developed skate and hockey programming in preparation of South Park opening • Did all of the above with 3 full time employees: Directot, Rec. Supervisor and Admin Aide! Survival has been a major accomplishment! Thanks for considering accomplishments this year. Although the additional downsizing has been tough, the Community Resources team is better than ever thanks to our vital and caring full and part time staff members. FIRE DEPARTMENT GOALS FY95/96 1. UPGRADE WATER SYSTEM • HYDRANTS • WATER MAINS - PLAN COMPLETED - 2. RESERVE PROGRAM • TWO EMT IA ON DUTY EACH DAY - PROGRAM COMPLETED, CURRENTLY MEETING WITH ASSOCIATION - 3. INCREASE AMBULANCE REVENUES • RESTRUCTURE TRANSPORT FEES • DEPARTMENT TRANSPORT POLICY REVISED - PROGRAM COMPLETED, CURRENTLY IN PLACE - 4. DEVELOP A CITY WIDE DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM • COMMUNITY CENTER EOC • IMPLEMENT DISASTER GUIDE - CURRENTLY FINALIZING THE EOC CONSTRUCTION - 5. STANDARDIZE OPERATING PROCEDURES ON THE THREE SHIFTS • DEVELOP SOP'S - COMPLETED, CONTINUING TO WRITE SOP'S - 6. AUTOMATED RECORD SYSTEM - COMPLETED AND OPERATIONAL - PERSONNEL/RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT 1995 ACCOMPLISHMENTS I Implemented layoffs as a result of budget reduction without litigation or Union grievance. II Resolved several confidential employee personnel issues without litigation. III Coordinated and monitored City's liability (Tort) litigation files with satisfactory resolution of several lawsuits. Achieved dismissal of the City in three cases. IV Successfully represented City in Small Claims Court actions against the City. V Revised City Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Plan to include OSHA Airborne Standards. Arranged and coordinated training and employee vaccinations. VI Participated in contract negotiations with Police, Fire and Teamster Union which resulted in multi-year contracts. VII Coordinated and monitored City Workers' Compensation Claims. Achieved an "employee take nothing" award at trial in one particular instance. HERMOSA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: JANUARY 17, 1996 TO: STEPHEN BURRELL, CITY MANAGER FROM: VAL STRASER, CHIEF OF POLICE SUBJECT: 1995 POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS POLICE DEPARTMENT Reported crimes in all categories are impressively down from 1994 crime figures (reference attached December statistics.) Successful apprehension and prosecution of major felons and high profile cases continue. Increased enforcement and productivity with misdemeanor cases and traffic enforcement (ticket issuance) has sustained positive revenue. These are the results of two major factors — aggressive enforcement programs and Community Oriented Policing programs. The Police Department no longer operates in isolation in the community. The police personnel have embarked on an open partnership with its citizens, schools and civic groups. Some of the significant events and accomplishments are as follows: There was the First Night event of New Year's Eve, December 31, 1994. This was a successful event that set the stage for the next First Night of December 31, 1995. We played a significant role In the security of these two events. We had the first St. Patrick's Day parade in March and this proved to be another successful event. We meet our citizens and make them feel safe. In April, two of our regular officers and one of our reserve officers received the Medal of Valor for their actions in December 1994 when they saved a man from a house that was on fire. We continued to provide a successful foot patrol program during the summer months. This program has been well received by the business community. During the spring, we continued with our community policing efforts. This has proven to be successful In dealing with long-term community problems. One success story would be the 26 Pier Avenue Hotel which was shut down and converted during the year. We continued to be active in the DARE Program. Officer Lance Heard completed his first year of teaching in May and did an outstanding job. He has begun his second yea of teaching last fall. The jail was painted last year and this greatly enhanced our performance during the end of the year jail inspections conducted by the County of Los Angeles. We had some unusual events that we heavily participated in such as first Concert on the Beach in May, CE Sports Olympic Volleyball trials in July as well as many other events that are held each year. Our presence at these events lent well to their success. During the Fall of 1994, we had an unusual attempted murder case in whish a woman living on Monterey was shot multiple times in the head with a .22 cal. handgun. The suspect, Jeffrey Locke, went to trial in October of last year and he was found guilty and sentenced to 25 years to life for his crime. The members of our Detective Bureau must be credited with the success of this unusual case. We also had the highly publicized Linda Sobeck murder case last November at Thanksgiving. This started out as a missing persons case and through the efforts of our Detective Bureau, a suspect was Identified, Charles Rathbun, and Sobeck's body was located In the Angeles Crest Forest. This nationwide, newsworthy case gave an immense positive image and recognition for our City and Police Department. I feel that it should also be noted that our officers have been successful in the apprehension of suspects committing crimes in Hermosa Beach. We have felt fortunate that while the neighboring cities have had some sensational crimes occur that have gone unsolved, we have been catching our perpetrators. This has improved morale in the department and pride in our work for the community. The downsizing of three support personnel In the Police Department has affected our customer service, overtime rate and reduced our training capabilities. Other employees have backfilled admirably. 2 The success of the Police Department arises from the personal commitment of its employees and management to make the City of Hermosa Beach a pleasant place to live and work. PARKING ENFORCEMENT Parking Enforcement is no longer considered the unwanted stepchild of our city. Discipline, direction and training were applied with direct supervision by the Police Department. Downsizing and reshaping parking has accomplished a more professional public image, reduced the Us vs. Them (the citizens) mentality and provided a sustained revenue based on quality tickets not quantity. Enforcement hours and parking meters have been reduced to better reflect the living patterns of our citizens and visitors. A comprehensive, overall parking plan to enhance the vitality of our community and not choke its success is constantly being worked on and.. improved. Citizen complaints and worker's comp. claims have been substantially reduced by strict management programs and supervision. More needs to be done. Parking enforcement is not seen as the evil empire that has for so long defined the public image of Hermosa Beach. Lastly, City Department Heads, in concert with the City Manager and the City Council, are coordinating, supporting and achieving positive change in our community. This "good feeling" of working together is a far cry from where we were with past administrations. I believe this "good feeling" has permeated to our employees and the citizens in our community. V of -(7l%1,1/,c2P->( VAL STRASER, CHIEF OF POLICE HERMOSA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT 3 January 18, 1996 TO: Stephen Burrell, City Manager FROM: Viki Copeland, Finance Director RE: Accomplishments, 1995 Implemented the following software programs: Budget and Accounting, In-house Payroll, Fixed Assets, Animal Licensing, Parking Citations Implemented on-line purchase order system Implemented contract purchase order system Purchased laser check printing program (in testing now) Purchased software for invoice tracking (data entry being done now) Contracted for revenue auditing of UUT, TOT, franchise, transfer tax Amended UUT ordinance to apply UUT to interstate, international phone calls . Completed audit with no findings, prepared CAFR to submit for award programs New budget presentation