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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 27, 1999 - Council Chambers, City Hall
Regular Session - 7:10 p.m.
Closed Session - Immediately following Regular Session
MAYOR
Robert Benz
MAYOR PRO TEM
Julie Oakes
COUNCIL MEMBERS
John Bowlet
Sam Y. Edgerton
J. R. Reviczky
CITY CLERK
Elaine Doerfling
CITY TREASURER
John M. Workman
CITY MANAGER
Stephen R. Burrell
CITY ATTORNEY
Michael Jenkins
All council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND.
The Council receives a packet with detailed information and recommendations on nearly
every agenda item. Complete agenda packets are available for public inspection in the
Police Department, Fire Department, Public Library, the Office of the City Clerk, and the
Chamber of Commerce. During the meeting, a packet is also available in the Council
foyer.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MAYOR'S COMMENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROCLAMATIONS:
HERMOSA VALLEY SCHOOL
BUILDERS CLUB WEER
MAY 3-7 1999
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF APRIL 13, 1999: MEETING
WAS CANCELLED. NO ACTION TAKEN.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Although the City Council values your comments, the
Brown Act generally prohibits the Council from taking action on any matter not listed on
the posted agenda.
(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on any items within the
Council's jurisdiction may do so at this time. (Exception: Comments on public hearing
items must be heard during the public hearings.) Members of the public wishing to
request the removal of an item from the Consent Calendar may do so at this time. Please
limit comments to one minute. Citizens also may speak:
1) during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar;
2) during Public Hearings;
3) with the Mayor's consent, during discussion of items appearing under
Municipal Matters; and,
4) before the close of the meeting during "Citizen Comments".
Citizens with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are
requested to submit those comments to the City Manager.
(b) COUNCIL COMMENTS
(c) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. Letter from Gary Kazanjian requesting a 15 or 30 minute parking space in
front of his business at 423 Pier Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider request and direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
2. Letter from Donley Falkenstien presenting a proposal to City Council
regarding the ballot initiative.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider request and direct staff as deemed
appropriate:
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3. Letter from Al Valdes, President of the Hermosa Beach Friends of the
Library requesting City Council consideration of the lack of available
parking for library users.
RECOMMENDATION: Consider request and direct staff as deemed
appropriate.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following more routine matters will be acted
upon by one vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. There
will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member removes an
item from the Consent Calendar. Items removed will be considered under Agenda
Item 3, with public comment permitted at that time.
(a) Recommendation to approve the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting
held on March 30, 1999.
(b) Recommendation to ratify check register.
(c) Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items.
(d) Recommendation to receive and file memorandum regarding the March 1999
financial reports.
(e) Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meetin2 of
April 6, 1999.
(1) Recommendation to approve lease renewal between the City and Beach
Cities Health District for the use of Rooms 5 and 6A in the Community
Center. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated
April 15, 1999.
(g)
Recommendation to approve lease renewal between the City and Los Angeles
County Bar Association Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. (DRS) for the use
of Room 6B in the Community Center. Memorandum from Community
Resources Director Mary Rooney dated April 15, 1999.
(h) Recommendation to approve purchase of 43E4 pick-up truck for the
Community Services Department from Wondries Fleet Group of Alhambra
in the amount of $19,080.14. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated
April 20, 1999.
(i)
Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning
Commission meetin2 of April 20, 1999.
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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the engineer's report for
Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 1999-2000 made
pursuant to the requirements of Resolution No. 99-5969; and, adopt
resolution declaring the City Council's intention to order certain
improvements and to levy and collect assessments within the District for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000 and setting
June 8. 1999 to accept public input on the matter of the proposed assessment.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 19, 1999.
2. CONSENT ORDINANCES
NONE
3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR
SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
* Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.
4. NOMINATION OF BIJOU BUILDING FOR HISTORIC LANDMARK
DESIGNATION, PURSUANT TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ORDINANCE NO. 98-1186. Memorandum from Community Development
Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 4, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution.
5. RESOLUTION AMENDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
NO. 98-1186 TO INCORPORATE THE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR
STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION AND PRESERVATION OF
HISTORIC BUILDINGS, AND TO ADOPT A LIST OF MINOR
ALTERATIONS. Memorandum from Community Development Director
Sol Blumenfeld dated April 4, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution.
6. ADOPTION OF THE 1997 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING
CODE, 1997 UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND RELATED PUBLICATIONS
AMENDING CHAPTER 15, SECTIONS 15.04 THROUGH 15.24 OF THE
HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE. Memorandum from Community
Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 9, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution, introduce and waive full reading of
ordinance.
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
7. HERBICIDE USE WITHIN THE PARKS SYSTEM. Memorandum from
Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 20, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff.
8. INSTALLATION OF MULTI -WAY STOP CONTROLS AT VALLEY
DRIVE AND SIXTH STREET. Memorandum from Public Works Director
Harold Williams dated April 19, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve installation of multi -way stop controls at
Valley Drive and Sixth Street.
9. PLAN TO EXPEDITE THE REOPENING OF THE MUNICIPAL PIER -
PLAN APPROVAL. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams
dated April 20, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve conceptual designs prepared by the Pier
subcommittee and authorize staff to solicit proposals from local architectural firms
to develop final construction documents and estimates; approve First Amendment
to Professional Services Agreement with Concept Marine Associates, Inc. to
prepare plans, specifications and estimates for Phase II -A Architectural Upgrades
for a fee of $55,000; authorize City Clerk to attest and Mayor to execute
amendment; authorize Director of Public Works to make adjustments to the scope
of work as necessary within budget; and, terminate Professional Services
Agreement with HLA Infrastructure.
10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
NONE
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - FIESTA HERMOSA: SPACE FEE
FOR ADJACENT BUSINESS. Memorandum from City Manager
Stephen Burrell dated April 22, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff.
b. PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION PROPOSAL. Memorandum from
City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 22, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Review information provided and direct staff to
return with a draft ordinance.
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12. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
Requests from Council members 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 Council
action tonight.
a. Request from Mayor Benz to review motorcycle parking restrictions to
allow more than one per parking space.
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.
ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN
CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:
1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on March 23, 1999.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in
open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach
Case Number: BC172546
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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PROLMMFTION
WheReill , guilders Club, a service organization for middle school students sponsored
by iKiwanis Dnternational, is observing the week of Lillay 3 - 7, 1999 as guilders Club (Week; and,
WheiREA,S, the members of the guilders Club of 2lermosa rlblley School are part of
an organization with more than 90,000 students in ten nations dedicated to serve with purpose their
school and community, seeking to give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than the material values
of life; and,
Whei.ReitS, through their purposeful service they have helped to build better schools and
communities, making it a reality and a way of living, rather than mere words and good intentions; and,
WheiRell,B, the services provided by builders Club will have a positive impact on our
community and its citizens
NOW, ThRei ORE/,1, !Robert Benz, L7Nayor of the City of 2lermosa beach,
do hereby proclaim the week of cJklay 3 - 7, 1999 as builders Club (Week, and hereby do call
upon the officials of this municipality and all citizens thereof to render all support to the members of this
organization and make themselves aware of builders Club, whose members this day are preparing
themselves to be better, more responsible citizens as they provide meaningful service to our community.
bated: J4pril 27,1999
!Robert lr3enz, JNa8or
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From: Robert Benz PE To: Steve Burrell
04N21/99 WED 10:18 FAX 310 3
Date: 4/21/1999 Time: 6:15:04 PM
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STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY- —
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Hermosa Beach Coastal Conservation Committee
Hermosa Beach Taxpayer Consent Committee
Hermosa Beach Term Limits 2000 Campaign Committee
1140 Highland Ave #241
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
www.ourcoast.org
(310) 372-0872
Contact: Donley Falkenstien
City Council of Hermosa Beach, CA
April 21, 1999
Dear Councilmembers; On behalf of each of the committees above I invite your participation in an offer to negotiate.
The terms proposed here are not final or binding and are for reference only.
As of this date our ballot initiative petition titled The City of Hermosa Beach Taxpayer Consent Act has gathered more
than 160% of the signatures required to qualify for the November '99 ballot. This will be verified by the city clerk at
your request. We are not submitting the measure to the City at this time but would agree to allow the city clerk to
verify the number of signatures via a prima facie signature count for purposes of negotiation only.
The offer generally is this: In order to begin negotiating the City Council must agree to NOT request any reports
which it has not already requested. This will allow a good faith 30 day negotiation period. If after the 30 days have
passed and no agreement has been reached the measures will be submitted for the ballot.
Our committees would be willing to negotiate an agreement with the City that follows the outline below.
We would consider dropping the tax measure provided the City agrees to one of the following draft proposals:
A) Adopt The City of Hermosa Beach Term Limits Act effective 11-2-99 and;
Adopt The City of Hermosa Beach Coastal Conservation Act with potential limited modifications - subject to
ourapproval and;
Reduce the Utility User Tax by 50%.
OR
B) Adopt The City of Hermosa Beach Term Limits Act effective 11-2-99 and;
Place The City of Hermosa Beach Coastal Conservation Act on the November 1999 ballot without modification
and;
Reduce the Utility User Tax by 50%.
In both cases, the Term Limits measure and the Coastal Conservation measures must require voter approval for any
future modifications. The City would also have to agree to NOT seek voter approval of modifications to these
measures prior to 2002. Final approval of the Utility User Tax (must expire no later than the date set in the measure)
reduction must occur no later than the May 25th 1999 City Council meeting.
Your immediate attention to this matter is appreciated.
Thank you.
Sincerely, Donley Falkenstien
Hermosa Beach Coastal Conservation Committee
Hermosa Beach Taxpayer Consent Committee
Hermosa Beach Term Limits 2000 Campaign Committee
1140 Highland Ave #241
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 www.ourcoast.org (310) 372-0872 Contact: D. Falkenstien
City Council of Hermosa Beach, CA
April 27, 1999
Dear Councilmembers; On behalf of each of the above represented committees we recommend the City
Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adopt the following motion and resolution.
MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA
AND THE HERMOSA BEACH TAXPAYER CONSENT COMMITTEE, HERMOSA BEACH TERM LIMITS
2000 CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, AND THE HERMOSA BEACH COASTAL CONSERVATION
COMMITTEE.
"I MOVE TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE HERMOSA
BEACH TAXPAYER CONSENT COMMITTEE, HERMOSA BEACH TERM LIMITS 2000 CAMPAIGN
COMMITTEE, AND THE HERMOSA BEACH COASTAL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE."
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE AGREEMENT AS SUBMITTED:
The City Council of Hermosa Beach hereby resolves to reach a settlement in order to expedite the publics business
in the most expeditious, constructive and reasonable way possible.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA AND THE HERMOSA BEACH
TAXPAYER CONSENT COMMITTEE, HERMOSA BEACH TERM LIMITS 2000 CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE,
AND THE HERMOSA BEACH COASTAL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO
AS "THE PARTIES."
For and in consideration of the Hermosa Beach Taxpayer Consent Committee offer to the City Council of the City
of Hermosa Beach to withhold submission of the initiative petition ballot measure titled "The City of Hermosa
Beach Taxpayer Consent Act" to the Hermosa Beach City Clerk for signature verification pending agreement, THE
PARTIES agree as follows:
1. "The City of Hermosa Beach Taxpayer Consent Act" initiative petition exhibits prima facie evidence of a
significantly higher number of signatures of Hermosa Beach residents than is required by Elections Code
Section 9215.
2. The City agrees to negotiate a settlement with the Hermosa Beach Taxpayer Consent Committee, Hermosa
Beach Term Limits 2000 Campaign Committee, and the Hermosa Beach Coastal Conservation Committee.
3. The City Council agrees to NOT REFER OR ACCEPT any REPORTS as provided for in California Elections
Code Section 9212 on the initiative petition ballot measures titled "The City of Hermosa Beach Coastal
Conservation Act", "The City of Hermosa Beach Term Limits Act" and "The City of Hermosa Beach
Taxpayer Consent Act" which it has not already referred, requested or otherwise caused to be made, or has
accepted as of the date of this agreement.
4. The Hermosa Beach Taxpayer Consent Committee, Hermosa Beach Term Limits 2000 Campaign Committee,
and Hermosa Beach Coastal Conservation Committee reserve all rights and may submit any measure at
anytime as provided by law.
An afirmative vote by the majority of the City Council is needed to pass the motion
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Hermosa Beach Coastal Conservation Committee
Hermosa Beach Taxpayer Consent Committee
Hermosa Beach Term Limits 2000 Campaign Committee
1140 Highland Ave. #241, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 372-0872 www.ourcoast.org Contact: b. Falkenstien
April 27, 1999
To the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach
Dear Representatives; Today, because of the tremendous efforts of the good people of Hermosa Beach we find ourselves in the
fortunate position of being able to reach a solution that is the most constructive and expedited resolution available at this time.
Since our decision to make the City an offer, we have informed every signer of the tax repeal measure that we had made such an
offer to the City. The public's response has been overwhelmingly positive and without negative reaction. Our people are a highly
educated public and know a good deal when they see it, and all the while they continue to sign up in droves.
This initiative process has proven to be a wonderful experience. In effect, we have been afforded the great fortune of having our
finger on the pulse of the public we serve. The undeniable fact is that our efforts to empower the people are not being missed.
When we say "thank you"' the people say "NO, thank you" and nothing is more important to us than positive feedback.
We don't wish to see the City force us into a special election that would only cost taxpayers. We are not interested is seeing
anybody hurt or otherwise injured. Our single objective is clear: Positive, Expedited & Constructive Resolution. We take no
shelter in the fact that many people see a deep separation between THE CITY and THEMSELVES. We believe any solution that
bridges that gap is a positive move worth pursuing.
When (not if) the Term Limits and Conservation measures reach the ballot, whether this election cycle, a special election or the
next election cycle, we are confident that matters will reveal themselves ever more clearly as necessary and appropriate. Let us go
out on a limb to suggest that both Benz and Edgerton will likely seek a third term as will most of the other incumbents in two years.
If certain councilmembers, as they have so indicated, wish to pursue the path of "poison politics of personal destruction" they
may do so at their own peril, we will not follow them there. We will take the "high ground." We encourage the council majority to
reject such cynicism as the American public has nationwide, and pursue a path that best serves all the businesses and people of
Hermosa Beach. This is not a personal matter but an important civic matter that deserves to be treated as such. We will not be
intimidated or accept threats. If this is allowed to be the case, the offer will simply be withdrawn and the tax repeal measure will
immediately be submitted to the City Clerk for signature verification and eventual placement on the November 1999 ballot.
With this in mind I would like to remind councilmembers that we will respond only to comments relating directly to the offer at
hand. And that is whether or not this proposal will be considered. If the Council votes positively, we will not submit the tax
measure tonight. If the answer is negative, then we will submit the tax measure tonight.
Though not for tonight's discussion, below are subjects that must be covered in the final agreement if any is to be had.
Obviously, all aspects of the agreement must fall within the boundaries of the law.
If the council wishes to adopt the Term Limits and Conservation measures, then the City must take all actions to guarantee final
enactment of these measures no later than the May 25th 1999 Council meeting. In addition the Term Limits measure must become
effective no later than November 2, 1999 and the Conservation measure must become effective no later than January 1, 2000. The
50% Utility Tax CUT must become effective no later than January 1, 2000. In addition, the City must agree to NOT legally
challenge the Term Limits and Conservation measures.
If the council wishes to adopt the Tenn Limits measure and place the Conservation measure on the November 1999 ballot the
City must take all actions to support the Conservation measure and take no actions to oppose it. In addition, the City must agree to
CUT the Utility Tax by an increased amount (TBD) and to NOT legally challenge the Term Limits and Conservation measures.
Thank you.
Respectfully, on behalf of myself and on behalf of the Hermosa Beach Coastal Conservation Committee, Hermosa
Beach Taxpayer Consent Committee, and the Hermosa Beach Term Limits 2000 Campaign Committee.
Don Falkenstien
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April 20, 1999
Hermosa Beach City Council
Civic Center
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Honorable Mayor and City Council,
HERMOSA BEACH
FRIENDS of
the LIBRARY
Vim -,-9'9
At the last board meeting of the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library, March 28, 1999, the board requested
that a letter be sent to: the Hermosa Beach City Council expressing the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library
concern about the lack of available parking for library users.
If this letter could be placed on the agenda of the next regular scheduled meeting of the Hermosa Beach City
Council.
Al Valdes
President,
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library
550 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, California 90254
310/379-8475
MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of
the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, March
30, 1999, at the hour of 7:20 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Daal Praderas, The Beach Reporter
ROLL CALL:
Present: Edgerton, Oakes, Reviczky, Mayor Benz
Absent: Bowler
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
No one came forward to address the Council at this time.
REVIEW OF ZONING STANDARDS FOR MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENTS AND NONCONFORMING RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS. Memorandum
from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated
February 16, 1999.
Community Development Director Blumenfeld presented the staff
report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell
also responded to Council questions.
The Council then reviewed each component separately and acted to
provide direction to staff. It was noted that, in all cases,
the directives given tonight were preliminary, and that final
actions would not be taken until after the proposed changes had
been brought back for further review and public hearings before
the Planning Commission and the City Council.
Parking Standards:
Action: By unanimous consensus of the City Council, it was
proposed to increase the required parking in multi -family
(R-2 and R-3) zones from two spaces plus one guest space
for each two units to a total of three spaces per unit.
(Bowler absent)
Action: By unanimous consensus of the City Council, it was
proposed to reduce the required parking in single-family
(R-1) zones from three spaces to two spaces where there is
a 17 -foot garage setback, as the driveway would provide two
additional spaces for guest parking. (Bowler absent)
Action: By unanimous consensus
proposed (1) to continue to
single family residences; and
for the two required spaces
structure, but to require all
single -loaded. (Bowler absent)
of the City Council, it was
allow tandem parking for
(2) to allow tandem parking
per unit in a multi -unit
guest parking spaces to be
Action: By unanimous consensus of the City Council, it was
proposed to (1) allow underground parking anywhere on a
lot if it is completely below grade, not semi -subterranean;
and (2) to eliminate the current exception to the below -
grade requirement. (Bowler absent)
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Action: By unanimous consensus of the City Council, it was
proposed to require that guest parking be open/available
within a project when not located in the garage setback.
(Bowler absent)
Open Space Recruirements/Lot Coverage Standards:
Action: By unanimous consensus of the City Council, it was
proposed to eliminate the option of providing required open
space on roof decks in multi -family (R-2 and R-3) zones.
(Motion Mayor Benz, second Reviczky, Bowler absent)
Action: By unanimous consensus of the City Council, it was
proposed to amend the multi -family (R-2 and R-3) zoning
standards (1) to require a minimum of 200 square feet of
open space at ground level, unobstructed from ground to sky
and (2) to increase the front yard setbacks on the upper
floors, providing a terraced effect from the street, with
the second floor of a structure stepped back an additional
four feet, and the third floor stepped back an additional
seven feet from the second level setback (for a total
additional setback of 11 feet). (Motion Mayor Benz, second
Edgerton, Bowler absent)
Public participation opened at 8:50 p.m.
Coming forward to address the Council on this issue was:
Greg Burnell - Shakespeare tract resident, expressed
concern about the creation of artificial grades
for the construction of large, three-story, 4,200
square foot buildings on the small, 30 x 80 foot
lots; said although the area is R-2, a height
limit of 30 feet was too high and it should be
reduced to 25 feet, due to the narrow streets and
five-foot setbacks, which eliminate ocean views
and cause a tunnel effect; supported the proposed
tiered setbacks of the upper floors but suggested
a 10 -foot rather than a 4 -foot setback on the
second floor; re remodels, preferred limiting
expansions to 50 percent of the existing square
footage rather than basing it on the valuation of
the existing structure to ensure consistency with
regard to determining allowable square footage.
Public participation closed at 8:59 P.M.
The meeting recessed at 9:00 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 9:25 P.M.
Number of Stories:
Action: By unanimous consensus of the City Council, it was
proposed to eliminate the two-story restriction from the
Zoning Code, since the number of stories has no effect on
the height of a structure built in accordance with the
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established height standards. (Motion Edgerton, second
Reviczky, Bowler absent)
Action: By unanimous consensus of the City Council, staff
was directed to come back with recommendations on how to
deal with grading issues (e.g., flat lots being filled,
often in order to qualify the third floor as a basement and
circumvent certain Uniform Building Code requirements).
(Motion Reviczky, second Oakes, Bowler absent)
Definitions:
Director Blumenfeld said staff would return with definitions for
any terms not currently defined in the Zoning Code, as well as
with clearer definitions of existing terms in order to simplify
the Zoning Code and eliminate ambiguities and inconsistencies.
Condominium Requirements:
Action: By unanimous consensus of the City Council, it was
directed that the current discretionary review process for
two -unit condominium projects be retained, not eliminated.
(Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky, Bowler absent)
Nonconforming Remodels:
Proposed Action: To direct that any expansion beyond the
existing footprint must conform with the current codes.
(Motion Oakes, second Edgerton - failed, with Reviczky and
Mayor Benz dissenting and Bowler absent)
Action: By unanimous consensus of the City Council, the
issue was referred back to staff for more information and
additional options other than calculating the percentage of
remodel on dollars, with direction to staff to look at how
the problem is handled by other communities with similar
properties. (Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Benz, Bowler
absent)
Action: By consensus of the City Council, staff was
directed to review the issue of restoration and return with
a definition. (Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Benz, with
Oakes dissenting and Bowler absent)
ADJOURNMENT - The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, adjourned on Tuesday,
March 30, 1999, at the hour of 10:26 P.M., to the Regular
Meeting of Tuesday, April 13, 1999, at the hour of 7:10 P.M.
City C
City Council Minutes 03-30-99 Page 9946
• •
VOUCHRE2 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
04/08/99 16:48 VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
PAGE 1
VOUCHER/
CHECK CHECK VENDOR VENDOR ITEM ACCOUNT ITEM CHECK
NUMBER DATE NUMBER NAME DESCRIPTION NUMBER AMOUNT AMOUNT
16901 04/08/99 008284 AIRTEL PLAZA HOTEL LODGING/RAMIREZ 001-2101-4317 629.28 629.28
16902 04/08/99 009236 MITCH ASSUMMA PER DIEM/NATL PLAYGROUND INSTI 001-4601-4317 100.00 100.00
16903 04/08/99 009373 BAY PARK HOTEL LODGING/BOHLIN/POST CLASS 001-2101-4312 434.50 434.50
16904 04/08/99 000894 THOMAS BOHLIN MEALS/POST CLASS 001-2101-4312 140.00 140.00
16905 04/08/99 003027 CENTER FOR CRIMINAL JUS TUITION/POST CLASS 001-2101-4312 308.00 308.00
16906 04/08/99 000600 PERFORMING TREE, INC. DAN CROW CONCERT/4/08/99 001-4601-4201 350.00 350.00
16907 04/08/99 007673 JAIME RAMIREZ PER DIEM/D.A.R.E. TRAINING 001-2101-4317 500.00 500.00
TOTAL CHECKS 2,461.78
1
16
I •
VOUCHRE2 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
04/08/99 16:48 VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
FUND TITLE AMOUNT
001 GENERAL FUND 2,461.78
TOTAL 2,461.78
PAGE 2
VOUCHRE2
04/12/99 14:53
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CHECK NUMBERS COMMENTS
ii S
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
016955 VOID
3
PAGE 1
VOUCHRE2
04/12/99 14:53
VOUCHER/
CHECK CHECK VENDOR
NUMBER DATE NUMBER
VENDOR
NAME
16908 04/12/99 000138 ADAMSON INDUSTRIES
16909 04/12/99 000003 ADVANCE ELEVATOR
16910 04/12/99 000935 ADVANCED ELECTRONICS
16911 04/12/99 003209 AIR TOUCH CELLULAR
16912 04/12/99 006827 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT
16913 04/12/99 009366 AQUA FLO
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
AMMUNITION VEST/THOMPSON
POLICE SUPPLIES
ELEVATOR MAINT/APRIL 99
ANTENNAS & MICS/SABER RADIOS
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER
CELL PHONE USAGE/FEB 99
CELL PHONE USAGE/FEB 99
SCHOOL CRSSG GD SERV/3/14-27
IRRIGATION SUPPLIES
16914 04/12/99 009331 ASSOCIATED SOILS ENGINE STRUCTURE MGMT PK STRUCTURE
16915 04/12/99 007366 ASTRO/CANON
16916 04/12/99 000407 AVIATION LOCK & KEY
ANNUAL MAINT/99/00 FAX MACHINE
SERVICE CALL/REPAIR
SERVICE CALL/POLICE DEPT
KEYS MADE/MARCH 99
REKEY DOORS/SOUTH SCHOOL
KEYS MADE/MARCH 99
16917 04/12/99 002442 B & L CRANE SERVICE CRANE RENTAL/GOULD AVE/3/99
16918 04/12/99 009375 BIG FOOT SAW APAPTERS E SAW PURCHASE
16919 04/12/99 005464 BILL'S SOUND SYSTEM SOUND SYSTEM MAINT/MARCH 99
16920 04/12/99 009085 BLACKMORE MASTER DISTRI PRISONER MEALS/FEB 99
PRISONER MEALS/MARCH 99
16921 04/12/99 009104 TRACY BLENDER INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT/SPRING 99
16922 04/12/99 006409 BLUE DIAMOND MATERIALS ASPHALT PURCHASE/MARCH 99
ASPHALT PURCHASE/MARCH 99
16923 04/12/99 000155 BROWNING FERRIS INDUSTR TRASH REMOVAL/MARCH 99
16924 04/12/99 009367 VIVIAN BROWNING
CLASS REFUND/SPRING 99
16925 04/12/99 009291 CA DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S 1999 FIELD GUIDE
16926 04/12/99 009377 CALIFORNIA COURT CLERKS 99 CALIFORNIA COURTS DIRECTORY
16927 04/12/99 000262 CALIFORNIA MARKING DEVI 5 LINE STAMP COMM DEVELOPMENT
16928 04/12/99 005935 CALIFORNIA STREET MAINT DOWNTOWN CLEANING/FEB 99
STREET SWEEPING SERVICE/FEB 99
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
001-2101-4187
153-2106-5401
001-4204-4201
001-2101-4307
153-2106-5401
001-2101-4304
001-2201-4304
001-2102-4201
001-4202-4309
121-8624-4201
001-1208-4201
001-4204-4309
001-2101-4309
001-2101-4309
001-4204-4309
001-4601-4305
105-2601-4309
180-2202-5401
001-4204-4201
001-2101-4306
001-2101-4306
001-4601-4221
001-3104-4309
001-3104-4309
109-3301-4201
001-2111
001-2101-4305
001-2101-4305
001-4201-4305
109-3301-4201
001-3104-4201
ITEM
AMOUNT
69.90
820.14
100.00
211.85
902.60
217.38
111.17
2,985.30
861.98
3,980.00
360.00
50.00
47.50
10.83
218.58
5.41
140.00
262.00
130.00
48.00
36.72
977.20
63.04
63.04
383.01
74.00
358.27
95.00
20.13
5,900.00
12,200.00
PAGE 2
CHECK
AMOUNT
890.04
100.00
1,114.45
328.55
2,985.30
861.98
3,980.00
360.00
332.32
140.00
262.00
130.00
84.72
977.20
126.08
383.01
74.00
358.27
95.00
20.13
18,100.00
VOUCHRE2
04/12/99 14:53
VOUCHER/
CHECK CHECK
NUMBER DATE
VENDOR VENDOR
NUMBER NAME
• .
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
16929 04/12/99 000016 CALIFORNIA WATER SERVIC WATER BILLING/MARCH 99
WATER BILLING/MARCH 99
WATER BILLING/MARCH 99
16930 04/12/99 000014 CHAMPION CHEVROLET
16931 04/12/99 005180 VICKI CHANEY
16932 04/12/99 008811 DIANE CLEARY
16933 04/12/99 004534 CMP SUPPLY COMPANY
16934 04/12/99 000325 COAST GLASS COMPANY
16935 04/12/99 000041 VIKI COPELAND
16936 04/12/99 007809 CORPORATE EXPRESS
16937 04/12/99 000850 L. N. CURTIS
16938 04/12/99 008855 D & D DISPOSAL INC.
16939 04/12/99 000303 DEL AMO MOTORS
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
RETURNED AUTO PARTS/MARCH 99
INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT/SPRING 99
PLANNING MINUTES TRANSCRIBED
REMANUFACTURED CARTRIDGES
GLASS PURCHASE/MARCH 99
GLASS PURCHASE/MARCH 99
EXPENSE REIMBURSE/CMTA 3/17-18
RETURNED OFFICE SUPPLIES/3/99
OFFICE SUPPLIES/MARCH 99
OFFICE SUPPLIES/MARCH 99
OFFICE SUPPLIES/MARCH 99
RETURNED MERCHANDISE/MARCH 99
RETURNED MERCHANDISE/FEB 99
OFFICE SUPPLIES/MARCH 99
RETURNED MERCHANDISE/MARCH 99
OFFICE SUPPLIES/MARCH 99
RETURNED MERCHANDISE
OFFICE SUPPLIES/MARCH 99
TURNOUT JACKET
DEAD ANIMAL DISPOSAL
GLOVES/STRATIS
16940 04/12/99 000267 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT SIGNAL & LIGHTING MAINT/JAN 99
SIGNAL & STREET LIGHTING/FEB
16941 04/12/99 000604 DIVE N' SURF
AIR FILL CARDS
16942 04/12/99 004394 DIVERSIFIED PHOTO SUPPL BATTERY PURCHASE/MARCH 99
FILM PURCHASE/MARCH 99
5
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
105-2601-4303
001-4202-4303
001-4204-4303
715-2101-4311
715-4204-4311
715-2101-4311
715-3104-4311
715-2101-4311
715-2101-4311
715-2101-4311
715-2101-4311
715-2101-4311
715-2101-4311
001-4601-4221
001-4101-4201
001-1206-4305
001-4204-4309
001-4204-4309
001-1202-4317
001-1208-4305
001-1208-4305
001-1208-4305
001-1208-4305
001-1208-4305
001-1208-4305
001-1208-4305
001-1208-4305
001-1208-4305
001-1208-4305
001-1208-4305
001-2201-4187
110-3302-4201
715-2101-4311
105-2601-4251
105-2601-4251
001-2201-4309
110-3302-4309
001-2101-4305
ITEM
AMOUNT
981.22
2,035.88
533.87
109.12
25.72
26.89
96.54
175.99
2.47
41.14
113.25
74.95
41.14-
1,260.00
170.00
454.22
42.22
85.25
82.01
28.06-
64.30
30.09
8.25
6.18-
13.88-
1,626.95
4.58-
4.58
4.58-
134.77
391.22
200.00
30.27
305.82
137.52
205.68
60.08
PAGE 3
CHECK
AMOUNT
3,550.97
624.93
1,260.00
170.00
454.22
127.47
82.01
1,811.66
391.22
200.00
30.27
443.34
205.68
141.75 201.83
VOUCHRE2
04/12/99 14:53
VOUCHER/
CHECK CHECK
NUMBER DATE
VENDOR VENDOR
NUMBER NAME
1 •
16943 04/12/99 003567 DMG-MAXIMUS
16944 04/12/99 001958 TOM ECKERT
16945 04/12/99 005509 RICK ESCALANTE
16946 04/12/99 001962 FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP.
16947 04/12/99 003379 FESTIVAL OF ARTS
16948 04/12/99 009368 FERNE FETHER
16949 04/12/99 003169 STEVE FILLMAN
16950 04/12/99 008266 FLEMING & ASSOCIATES
16951 04/12/99 008931 FLEMING & ASSOCIATES,TR
16952 04/12/99 008071 GORDON H. CHONG & ASSOC
16953 04/12/99 001340 GTE
16954 04/12/99
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
USER FEE STUDY CONTRACT FEE
TUITION REIMBURS/SPRING 99
INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT/SPRING 99
EXPRESS MAIL/MARCH 99
EXPRESS MAIL/MARCH 99
EXPRESS MAIL/MARCH 99
EXPRESS MAIL/MARCH 99
SUMMER 99 EXCURSION
EXCURSION REFUND/SPRING 99
SPONSORSHIP/CBVA
WORKER'S COMP ADMIN/APRIL 99
4TH QT LIABILITY ADMIN
WORKER COMP CLAIMS/3/16-31/99
STRUCTURAL OBSERVATION
EQUIP RENTAL/3/22-4/22/99
000015 GTE CALIFORNIA, INCORPO TELEPHONE BILLING/JAN 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/JAN 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/JAN 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/JAN 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/JAN 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/JAN 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/JAN 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/JAN 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/JAN 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/JAN 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/JAN 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/JAN 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/JAN 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/JAN 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/JAN 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/JAN 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/JAN 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/JAN 99
16956 04/12/99 004331 JANICE GUERRERO
16957 04/12/99 002102 HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT/SPRING 99
CONTRACT ADMIN/PK STRUCTURE
16958 04/12/99 009098 HAWKEN MACHINE & TOOL C WINDMILL PARTS REWORKED
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
001-1202-4201
001-2101-4315
001-4601-4221
001-4101-4305
001-1203-4201
001-4202-4305
001-1203-4201
001-4601-4201
001-2111
001-4601-4309
705-1217-4201
705-1209-4201
705-1217-4324
109-8624-4201
001-2101-4304
001-1101-4304
001-1121-4304
001-1131-4304
001-1132-4304
001-1141-4304
001-1201-4304
001-1202-4304
001-1203-4304
001-1206-4304
001-1208-4304
001-2101-4304
001-2201-4304
110-1204-4304
110-3302-4304
001-4101-4304
001-4201-4304
001-4202-4304
001-4601-4304
001-4601-4221
121-8624-4201
001-2125
ITEM
AMOUNT
3,000.00
580.12
67.20
23.50
9.70
15.50
9.70
1,185.00
16.00
1,060.00
2,333.33
2,193.75
18,747.64
1,900.00
51.56
11.05
23.48
12.43
11.05
23.48
23.48
70.43
35.91
35.91
12.43
555.12
82.86
82.86
81.48
70.43
70.43
142.24
35.91
235.20
21,114.00
2,250.00
PAGE 4
CHECK
AMOUNT
3,000.00
580.12
67.20
58.40
1,185.00
16.00
1,060.00
4,527.08
18,747.64
1,900.00
51.56
1,380.98
235.20
21,114.00
2,250.00
VOUCHRE2
04/12/99 14:53
VOUCHER/
CHECK CHECK
NUMBER DATE
VENDOR VENDOR
NUMBER NAME
• •
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
16959 04/12/99 006518 HAYER CONSULTANTS, INC. PLAN CHECKS/11/24-1/28/99
PLAN CHECKS/1/25-2/25/99
TEMP BUILD INSPECT/03/01-15/99
16960 04/12/99 006093 OFFICER LANCE HEARD
16961 04/12/99 009370 DOREEN HUDSON
16962 04/12/99 005356 JOHN HUNTER & ASSOC.
REIMBURS/AIRFARE D.A.R.E
1998 ASSESSMENT REBATE
EXCURSION REFUND/SPRING 99
ADMIN OF STORM WATER PROGRAM
16963 04/12/99 002458 INGLEWOOD WHOLESALE ELE ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES/MARCH 99
DIMMERS/THEATRE LOBBY
BUSINESS CARDS/BURRELL
EMERGENCY REPAIR/GAS LINE
SPRING 99 OTL TOURNAMENT #1
1998 ASSESSMENT REBATE
INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT/SPRING 99
RENTAL DEPOSIT REFUND
16964 04/12/99 007880 JAMESTOWN PRESS
16965 •04/12/99 009365 JEMMIE WEST INC.
16966 04/12/99 003373 RUSSELL WALTER JOHNSON
16967 04/12/99 006059 MARGARET KEPNER
16968 04/12/99 005873 LARRY KESSLER
16969 04/12/99 009372 BRET KRONFELD
16970 04/12/99 000167 LEARNED LUMBER
16971 04/12/99 002175 LIEBERT, CASSIDY & FRIE
16972 04/12/99 009376 MARY SULLIVAN-LANE
16973 04/12/99 001911 MEDICAL INSTITUTE
16974 04/12/99 004138 KENNETH A. MEERSAND
16975 04/12/99 000388 MOBIL OIL CREDIT CORPOR
16976 04/12/99 007912 MORTON TRAFFIC MARKING
16977 04/12/99 008890 MULLEN & ASSOCIATES, IN
16978 04/12/99 008170 MUNICIPAL MAINT. EQUIPM
DRAWER LOCK/MARCH 99
LUMBER PURCHASE/MARCH 99
REBAR PURCHASE/MARCH 99
LUMBER PURCHASE/MARCH 99
LUMBER/SEARCH & RESCUE CLASS
HARDWARE PURCHASE/MARCH 99
LUMBER PURCHASE/MARCH 99
LIGHT PANEL PURCHASE/MARCH 99
HARDWARE FOR WINDMILL MARCH 99
GENERAL LEGAL FEES/PERSONNEL
WORK GUARANTEE DEPOSIT REFUND
MEDICAL EXAMS/FEB 99
LEGAL SERVICES/MARCH 99
GAS CARD CHARGES/POLICE
CURB PAINT
CITY HALL ELECTRICAL DESIGN
PARTS FOR GO-4/MARCH 99
1
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
001-4201-4201
001-4201-4201
001-4201-4201
001-2101-4312
105-3105
001-2111
160-3102-4201
001-4202-4309
125-8506-4309
001-1208-4305
001-4204-4201
001-4601-4221
105-3105
001-4601-4221
001-2111
001-4204-4309
001-4202-4309
001-3104-4309
001-3104-4309
001-2201-4309
001-4204-4309
001-2201-4309
001-4204-4309
001-2125
001-1203-4201
001-2110
001-1203-4320
001-1132-4201
715-2101-4310
001-3104-4309
001-8622-4201
715-3302-4311
ITEM
AMOUNT
7,506.82
2,922.89
3,060.00
110.00
24.61
8.00
2,902.04
127.86
462.77
32.48
2,407.50
252.00
24.61
604.80
310.00
2.88
25.25
16.24
11.81
1,598.46
70.78
42.80
24.30
1,187.41
142.50
3,200.00
720.00
7,490.00
43.06
1,326.07
400.00
277.31
PAGE 5
CHECK
AMOUNT
13,489.71
110.00
32.61
2,902.04
590.63
32.48
2,407.50
252.00
24.61
604.80
310.00
2,979.93
142.50
3,200.00
720.00
7,490.00
43.06
1,326.07
400.00
277.31
VOUCHRE2
04/12/99 14:53
VOUCHER/
CHECK CHECK
NUMBER DATE
VENDOR
NUMBER
VENDOR
NAME
16979 04/12/99 007762 NEOPOST
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
RATE CHANGE SOFTWARE/SCALE
16980 04/12/99 000093 OLYMPIC AUTO CENTER AUTO BODY REPAIRS/MARCH 99
16981 04/12/99 002421 PACKAGING AIDS CORPORAT SEALING BAGS
16982 04/12/99 009196 PC WAREHOUSE
FAX MACHINE PURCHASE
16983 04/12/99 003910 PORTERS ALIGNMENT & BRA ALIGNMENT/96 CAPRICE
16984 04/12/99 008482 PRO MEDIX
16985 04/12/99 009369 SHARON RAHE
16986 04/12/99 003991 BARRY REED
16987 04/12/99 009342 K ROBERTS CO.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES/FIRE DEPT
MEDICAL SUPPLIES/FIRE DEPT
RENTAL DEPOSIT REFUND
RENTAL DEPOSIT REFUND
WORK GUARANTEE DEPOSIT
16988 04/12/99 007922 SAN DIEGO POLICE EQUIPM SIMMUNITION AMMO
16989 04/12/99 008165 SASE COMPANY
16990 04/12/99 007936 GREGORY SEVILLA
STAR CUTTER BLADE
REIMBURS SPRING 99 TUITION
16991 04/12/99 003946 SHEPHERD MACHINERY COMP EXHAUST PIPE
16992 04/12/99 000113 SOUTH BAY FIRE EXTINGUI FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERV./3/99
16993 04/12/99 000170 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS GAS BILLING/MARCH 99
GAS BILLING/MARCH 99
GAS BILLING/MARCH 99
GAS BILLING/MARCH 99
16994 04/12/99 009371 DARLENE SOWERS
CLASS REFUND/SPRING 99
16995 04/12/99 000146 SPARKLETTS DRINKING WAT DRINKING WATER/MARCH 99
16996 04/12/99 005195 STANDARD CONCRETE PRODU CONCRETE PURCHASE/MARCH 99
16997 04/12/99 007950 NICK STRATIS
REIMBURSEMENT D.A.R.E. LUNCH
16998 04/12/99 000494 SUPREME SALES CO., INC. PRISONER MAINT SUPPLIES
16999 04/12/99 000124 TODD PIPE & SUPPLY
PLUMBING SUPPLIES/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
17000 04/12/99 009364 TOYS "R" US RIALTO REG. BASKETBALL HOOP/SPRING 99
TOYS & GAMES YOUTH PROGRAMS
8
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
001-1208-4305
715-4202-4311
001-2101-4306
001-2201-5401
715-2101-4311
001-2201-4309
001-2201-4309
001-2111
001-2111
001-2110
153-2106-5401
001-3104-4309
110-3302-4315
160-3102-4309
001-4202-4309
001-4204-4303
001-4204-4303
001-4204-4303
001-4204-4303
001-2111
001-4601-4305
001-3104-4309
001-2101-4305
001-2101-4306
160-3102-4309
001-2021
001-2022
001-4601-4308
001-4601-4308
ITEM
AMOUNT
PAGE 6
CHECK
AMOUNT
189.44 189.44
399.57 399.57
64.95 64.95
730.69 730.69
40.00 40.00
364.26
121.40 485.66
50.00 50.00
220.00 220.00
1,600.00 1,600.00
227.33 227.33
301.08 301.08
634.52 634.52
191.48 191.48
54.50 54.50
110.31
85.11
143.00
19.84 358.26
45.00 45.00
34.00 34.00
333.49 333.49
85.00 85.00
315.54 315.54
189.23
3.86
3.86-
43.29
189.23
79.98 123.27
VOUCHRE2
04/12/99 14:53
VOUCHER/
CHECK CHECK
NUMBER DATE
VENDOR
NUMBER
VENDOR
NAME
• •
17001 04/12/99 000123 TRIANGLE HARDWARE
17002 04/12/99 009374 UNIVERSAL ARMORY
17003 04/12/99 008356 VIP KAWASAKI
17004 04/12/99 007056 BETTY WARNHOLZ
17005 04/12/99 008104 WELK RESORT THEATRE
17006 04/12/99 005758 WILSON & ASSOCIATES
17007 04/12/99 001206 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
HARDWARE
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
HARDWARE
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
HARDWARE
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
HARDWARE
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
HARDWARE
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
WINDMILL/FEB 99
OFFERED
TAKEN
PURCHASE/MARCH 99
OFFERED
TAKEN
PURCHASE/MARCH 99
OFFERED
TAKEN
PURCHASE/MARCH 99
OFFERED
TAKEN
PURCHASE/MARCH 99
OFFERED
TAKEN
BALLISTIC VEST
MOTORCYCLE REPAIRS/MARCH 99
1998 ASSESSMENT REBATE
SENIOR EXCURSION/SPRING 99
POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS/POLICE
NO PARKING SIGNS
PARKING SIGNS/MARCH 99
TOTAL CHECKS
9
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
001-2125
001-2021
001-2022
001-4601-4308
001-2021
001-2022
001-2101-4305
001-2021
001-2022
001-2201-4309
001-2021
001-2022
110-3302-4309
001-2021
001-2022
001-2101-4187
715-2101-4311
105-3105
001-4601-4201
001-2101-4201
001-3104-4309
001-3104-4309
ITEM
AMOUNT
15.49
1.72
1.72-
35.02
3.89
3.89-
37.79
4.20
4.20-
3.89
.43
.43-
58.34
6.48
6.48-
173.30
276.51
24.61
266.50
150.00
220.83
85.25 306.08
PAGE 7
CHECK
AMOUNT
150.53
173.30
276.51
24.61
266.50
150.00
142,785.62
• .
VOUCHRE2 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
04/12/99 14:53 VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
FUND TITLE AMOUNT
001 GENERAL FUND
105 LIGHTG/LANDSCAPG DIST FUND
109 DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT FUND
110 PARKING FUND
121 PROP A OPEN SPACE FUND
125 PARK/REC FACILITY TAX FUND
153 SUPP LAW ENF SERV (SLESF)
160 SEWER FUND
180 FIRE PROTECTION FUND
705 INSURANCE FUND
715 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND
TOTAL
75,828.98
1,638.39
8,183.01
1,117.28
25,094.00
462.77
1,950.07
3,282.75
262.00
23,274.72
1,691.65
142,785.62
10
PAGE 8
• •
VOUCHRE2 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
04/15/99 16:54 VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
---> VOID CHECKS
CHECK NUMBERS COMMENTS
017015 VOID
017038 VOID
017043 VOID
PAGE 1
• •
VOUCHRE2
04/15/99 16:54
VOUCHER/
CHECK CHECK
NUMBER DATE
VENDOR
NUMBER
VENDOR
NAME
17008 04/15/99 008791 ACTIVE TRADE
17009 04/15/99 006475 ADAIR PLUMBING
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
STAFF T-SHIRTS/COMM RESOURCES
WORK GUARANTEE DEPOSIT REFUND
17010 04/15/99 005628 AMERICAN,. PLANNING ASSOC MEMBERSHIP DUES/SCHUBACH
17011 04/15/99 009192 ARB, INC. CONSTRUCTORS NORTH PIER PARKING STRUCTURE
17012 04/15/99 009357 ASAN CONSTRUCTION CO. SKATE TRACK CONTRACT
17013 04/15/99 008856 ASTRO CANON
17014 04/15/99 005179 AT&T
99/01 SERVICE CONTRACT
99/01 SERVICE CONTRACT
99/01 SERVICE CONTRACT
LONG DISTANCE
LONG DISTANCE
LONG DISTANCE
LONG DISTANCE
LONG DISTANCE
LONG DISTANCE
LONG DISTANCE
LONG DISTANCE
LONG DISTANCE
LONG DISTANCE
CHRGS/MARCH
CHRGS/MARCH
CHRGS/MARCH
CHRGS/MARCH
CHRGS/MARCH
CHRGS/MARCH
CHRGS/MARCH
CHRGS/MARCH
CHRGS/MARCH
CHRGS/MARCH
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
99
LONG DISTANCE CHRGS/MARCH 99
LONG DISTANCE CHRGS/MARCH 99
LONG DISTANCE CHRGS/MARCH 99
LONG DISTANCE CHRGS/MARCH 99
LONG DISTANCE CHRGS/MARCH 99
LONG DISTANCE CHRGS/MARCH 99
LONG DISTANCE CHRGS/MARCH 99
LONG
LONG
LONG
LONG
LONG
LONG
LONG
LONG
LONG
LONG
LONG
LONG
LONG
LONG
LONG
DISTANCE CHRGS/MARCH 99
DISTANCE CHRGS/MAR 99
DISTANCE CHRGS/FEB 99
DISTANCE CHRGS/MAR 99
DISTANCE CHRGS/MAR 99
DISTANCE CHRGS/MARCH 99
DISTANCE CHRGS/MAR 99
DIST CHRGS/MARCH 99
DIST CHRGS/MARCH 99
DISTANCE CHRGS/MAR 99
DISTANCE CHRGS/MAR 99
DISTANCE CHRGS/FEB 99
DIST CHRGS/APRIL 99
DISTANCE CHRGS/MAR 99
DISTANCE CHRGS/MAR 99
17016 04/15/99 000407 AVIATION LOCK & KEY KEYS MADE/POLICE DEPARTMENT
17017 04/15/99 008630 AVIS CITATION REFUND
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
001-4601-4308
001-2110
001-4101-4315
121-8624-4201
126-8525-4201
001-4201-4201
001-4202-4201
110-1204-4201
001-1208-4304
001-1121-4304
001-1131-4304
001-1132-4304
001-1141-4304
001-1201-4304
001-1202-4304
001-1203-4304
001-1206-4304
001-1208-4304
001-2101-4304
001-2201-4304
001-4101-4304
001-4201-4304
001-4202-4304
001-4601-4304
110-1204-4304
110-3302-4304
001-2101-4304
001-4601-4304
001-4601-4304
001-2101-4304
001-2101-4304
001-4202-4304
001-4202-4304
001-2201-4304
001-2101-4304
001-2101-4304
001-2101-4304
001-4202-4304
001-4202-4304
001-4201-4304
001-2101-4309
ITEM
AMOUNT
318.26
1,600.00
204.00
352,364.04
11,970.00
360.00
360.00
360.00
720.65
.78
.20
.39
3.12
3.32
7.61
4.88
5.07
.39
58.96
24.98
3.51
5.66
39.43
22.45
3.90
10.54
8.36
16.41
10.26
8.36
10.96
8.69
10.96
8.37
8.36
8.38
8.41
8.78
8.61
8.64
13.53
110-3302 20.00
PAGE 2
CHECK
AMOUNT
318.26
1,600.00
204.00
352,364.04
11,970.00
1,080.00
1,049.39
13.53
20.00
VOUCHRE2
04/15/99 16:54
VOUCHER/
CHECK CHECK
NUMBER DATE
VENDOR
NUMBER
VENDOR
NAME
17018 04/15/99 000252 BEACH TRAVEL
17019 04/15/99 009388 WILLIAM BEAMAN
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
AIR FARE/CONTRERAS/THOMAS
PARKING PERMIT REFUND
17020 04/15/99 009399 BEST WESTERN MARINA INN LODGING/ECKERT
17021 04/15/99 009386 MICHAEL BLOCK
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
110-3302-4317
110-3843
001-2101-4312
CITATION REFUND/ADMIN HEARING 110-3302
17022 04/15/99 008522 BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL INC. MEDICAL SUPPLIES
17023 04/15/99 009394 JULIE BURGIO
17024 04/15/99 001037 CALBO
CITATION REFUND
CLASS 1 MEMBERSHIP/SWARTZ
17025 04/15/99 005935 CALIFORNIA STREET MAINT DOWNTOWN AREA CLEANING/3/99
STREET SWEEPING/MARCH 99
17026 04/15/99 009383 PETER CHAMPAGNE
17027 04/15/99 009378 JULIATA CHILIN
17028 04/15/99 004534 CMP SUPPLY COMPANY
17029 04/15/99 009110 CONCEPT MARINE
17030 04/15/99 009305
17031 04/15/99 007938
17032 04/15/99 008855
CONSTRUCTION SERVICE
RICHARD CONTRERAS
D & D DISPOSAL INC.
001-2201-4309
110-3302
001-4201-4315
109-3301-4201
001-3104-4201
CITATION REFUND/ADMIN HEARING 110-3302
CITATION REFUND
PRINTER REPAIR
110-3302
001-2101-4309
PIER RETROFIT PROJECT CONTRACT 121-8620-4201
MANUAL FOR TRAINING SEMINAR
001-4202-4317
PER DIEM/PARKING METER SEMINAR 110-3302-4317
DEAD ANIMAL DISPOSAL/FEB 99
17033 04/15/99 000049 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVAT STRONG MOTION MAPPING FEE
17034 04/15/99 000147 THE DEVELOPMENT
17035 04/15/99 009390 DOUBLETREE HOTEL
17036 04/15/99 001958 TOM ECKERT
17037 04/15/99 000165 EDDINGS BROTHERS AUTO
FILM PROCESSING
LODGING/SALDANA/POST CLASS
MEALS/POST CLASS
P AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
13
110-3302-4201
001-3204
001-2101-4305
001-2101-4312
001-2101-4312
99 715-3302-4311
001-2021
001-2022
99 715-2101-4311
001-2021
001-2022
99 715-4206-4309
001-2021
001-2022
99 715-2201-4311
001-2021
001-2022
ITEM
AMOUNT
PAGE 3
CHECK
AMOUNT
500.00 500.00
28.00 28.00
624.80 624.80
20.00 20.00
165.60 165.60
150.00 150.00
150.00 150.00
5,900.00
12,200.00 18,100.00
20.00 20.00
50.00 50.00
380.11 380.11
17,042.40 17,042.40
60.00 60.00
100.00 100.00
200.00 200.00
1,269.21 1,269.21
55.05 55.05
265.44 265.44
280.00 280.00
5.82
.12
.12-
192.77
3.93
3.93-
21.31
.44
.44-
18.01
.37
.37-
VOUCHRE2
04/15/99 16:54
VOUCHER/
CHECK CHECK
NUMBER DATE
VENDOR
NUMBER
VENDOR
NAME
• •
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
715-3302-4311
001-2021
001-2022
715-2101-4311
001-2021
001-2022
715-2101-4311
001-2021
001-2022
715-4202-4311
001-2021
001-2022
715-4202-4311
001-2021
001-2022
715-4206-4309
001-2021
001-2022
715-4206-4309
001-2021
001-2022
715-2201-4311
001-2021
001-2022
715-4206-4309
001-2021
001-2022
715-3302-4311
001-2021
001-2022
715-2101-4311
001-2021
001-2022
715-3302-4311
001-2021
001-2022
715-4206-4309
001-2021
001-2022
715-4204-4311
001-2021
001-2022
715-4206-4309
001-2021
001-2022
715-3104-4311
001-2021
001-2022
715-2601-4311
001-2021
001-2022
ITEM
AMOUNT
6.36
.13
.13-
9.95
.20
.20-
27.03
.55
.55-
95.64
1.95
1.95-
2.46
.05
.05-
35.53
.73
.73-
159.99
3.27
3.27-
8.40
.17
.17-
25.64
.52
.52-
162.81
3.32
3.32-
26.92
.55
.55-
18.56
.38
.38-
6.15
.13
.13-
59.23
1.21
1.21-
12.20
.25
.25-
10.70
.22
.22-
2.65
.05
.05 -
PAGE 4
CHECK
AMOUNT
VOUCHRE2
04/15/99 16:54
VOUCHER/
CHECK CHECK
NUMBER DATE
VENDOR
NUMBER
VENDOR
NAME
• •
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
AUTO PART PURCHASE/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
RETURNED AUTO PARTS/MARCH 99
17039 04/15/99 001294 EXECUTIVE -SUITE SERVICE JANITORIAL SERVICES/MARCH 99
JANITORIAL SERVICES/MARCH 99
JANITORIAL SERVICES/MARCH 99
JANITORIAL SERVICES/MAR 99
JANITORIAL SERVICES/MARCH 99
JANITORIAL SERVICES/MARCH 99
JANITORIAL SERVICES/MARCH 99
17040 04/15/99 008175 FLEMING & ASSOCIATES REIMBURSE LIABILITY TRUST/3/99
PRICHARD SETTLEMENT
17041 04/15/99 009387 TAMAR GLASER
CITATION REFUND/ADMIN HEARING
17042 04/15/99 000015 GTE CALIFORNIA, INCORPO PHONE BILLING/JAN 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/MARCH 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99
15
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
715-4206-4309
001-2021
001-2022
715-2101-4311
001-2021
001-2022
715-2601-4311
001-2021
001-2022
715-4206-4309
001-2021
001-2022
715-3104-4311
001-2021
001-2022
715-3104-4311
001-2021
001-2022
715-3302-4311
001-2021
001-2022
715-3102-4311
001-4204-4201
001-4204-4201
001-4204-4201
001-4204-4201
001-4204-4201
001-4204-4201
001-4204-4201
705-1209-4324
705-1209-4324
110-3302
001-4204-4321
001-2101-4304
001-2101-4304
001-2101-4304
001-1101-4304
001-1121-4304
001-1131-4304
001-1132-4304
001-1141-4304
001-1201-4304
001-1202-4304
001-1203-4304
001-1206-4304
001-1208-4304
001-2101-4304
ITEM
AMOUNT
10.84
.22
.22-
80.71
1.65
1.65-
20.57
.42
.42-
4.89
.10
.10-
187.77
3.83
3.83-
149.44
3.05
3.05-
15.80
.32
.32-
5.57-
1,200.00
625.00
950.00
290.00
290.00
1,700.00
325.00
10,391.18
6,876.00
20.00
44.42
62.02
61.09
62.01
10.84
23.04
12.20
10.84
23.04
23.04
69.11
35.23
35.23
12.20
544.73
PAGE 5
CHECK
AMOUNT
1,372.58
5,380.00
17,267.18
20.00
• •
VOUCHRE2 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
04/15/99 16:54 VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
PAGE 6
VOUCHER/
CHECK CHECK VENDOR VENDOR ITEM ACCOUNT ITEM CHECK
NUMBER DATE NUMBER NAME DESCRIPTION NUMBER AMOUNT AMOUNT
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-2201-4304 81.31
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 109-3301-4304 16.65
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 110-1204-4304 81.31
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 110-3302-4304 79.95
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-4101-4304 52.46
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-4201-4304 69.11
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-4202-4304 139.58
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-4601-4304 35.23
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-4601-4304 43.22
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99 001-4601-4304 43.37
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-1121-4304 8.78
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-1131-4304 2.20
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-1132-4304 4.39
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-1141-4304 35.14
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-1201-4304 37.33
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-1202-4304 85.64
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-1203-4304 54.90
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-1206-4304 57.09
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-1208-4304 4.39
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-2101-4304 663.18
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-2201-4304 281.08
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-4101-4304 39.53
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-4201-4304 63.68
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-4202-4304 443.58
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-4601-4304 252.53
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 110-1204-4304 43.92
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 110-3302-4304 118.58
PHONE BILLING/MARCH 99 001-4204-4321 44.68
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99 001-1121-4304 8.26
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99 001-1131-4304 2.07
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99 001-1132-4304 4.13
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99 001-1141-4304 33.06
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99 001-1201-4304 35.13
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99 001-1202-4304 80.58
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99 001-1203-4304 51.66
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99 001-1206-4304 53.72
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99 001-1208-4304 4.13
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99 001-2101-4304 624.00
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99 001-2201-4304 264.48
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99 001-4101-4304 37.19
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99 001-4201-4304 59.92
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99 001-4202-4304 417.38
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99 001-4601-4304 237.62
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99 110-1204-4304 41.32
TELEPHONE BILLING/MAR 99 110-3302-4304 111.58
TELEPHONE BILLING/MARCH 99 001-2101-4304 222.83
TELEPHONE BILLING/FEB 99 001-2101-4304 222.92
17044 04/15/99 009056 GTE INTERNETWORKING E-MAIL/WEB PAGE STORAGE/FEB 99 001-1206-4201 265.81
17045 04/15/99 000878 HAINES AND COMPANY
ANNUAL DIRECTORY SERVICE 001-2101-4305 405.62
I'
6,423.83
265.81
405.62
VOUCHRE2
04/15/99 16:54
VOUCHER/
CHECK CHECK
NUMBER DATE
VENDOR
NUMBER
VENDOR
NAME
• •
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
17046 04/15/99 002102 HARRIS & ASSOCIATES CONTRACT ADMIN/PK STRUCTURE
17047 04/15/99 006518 HAYER CONSULTANTS, INC. TEMP BUILDING INSPECT/3/15-31
PLAN CHECKS/3/18-4/5/99
17048 04/15/99 009395 MICHELLE HILBERT CITATION REFUND
17049 04/15/99 003432 HOME DEPOT/GECF LIGHTS FOR ERT VAN
17050 04/15/99 002458 INGLEWOOD WHOLESALE ELE WIRE/CONDUIT/PIER TRAFFIC SIG.
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
SUPPLIES/PIER TRAFFIC LIGHT
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES/MARCH 99
DISCOUNT OFFERED
DISCOUNT TAKEN
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES/MARCH 99
17051 04/15/99 006140 INSTASHRED SECURITY SER DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION//3/99
17052 04/15/99 009380 ZADIG LIMA
17053' 04/15/99 009379 JOSEPH MARRONE JR.
17054 04/15/99 009382 JOHN MCSWEENEY
CITATION REFUND
CITATION REFUND
CITATION REFUND
17055 04/15/99 008457 MINOLTA BUSINESS SYSTEM COPIER USAGE/FEB 99
COPIER USAGE/FEB 99
COPIER USAGE/FEB 99
COPIER USAGE/FEB 99
COPIER USAGE/FEB 99
17056 04/15/99 009381 SUSAN PARKER
17057 04/15/99 007158 PEEK TRAFFIC SIGNAL
17058 04/15/99 000097 POSTMASTER
17059 04/15/99 000296 THE PRINT NETWORK
17060 04/15/99 008482 PRO MEDIX
17061 04/15/99 001429 RADIO SHACK
17062 04/15/99 009396 DIANA RAMOS
CITATION REFUND
TRAFFIC SIGNAL REPAIR
P.O. BOX 307 ANNUAL RENTAL
NO PARKING SIGNS PRINTED
NO PARKING SIGNS/SPECIAL EVENT
EMERGENCY CARDS/SPRING CAMP
REGISTRATION FORMS & LETTERS
MEDICAL SUPPLIES/FIRE DEPT
RADIO CABLE
PHONE PURCHASE
DAY CAMP REFUND
11
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
121-8624-4201
001-4201-4201
001-4201-4201
110-3302
001-2101-4305
105-8157-4309
001-2021
001-2022
105-8157-4309
001-2021
001-2022
105-2601-4309
001-2021
001-2022
105-2601-4309
001-2101-4201
110-3302
110-3302
110-3302
001-1208-4201
001-4601-4201
001-1208-4201
001-2201-4201
110-3302-4201
110-3302
001-3104-4309
001-2101-4305
001-4601-4308
001-4601-4308
001-4601-4308
001-4601-4308
001-2201-4309
001-2201-4309
105-2601-4309
001-2111
ITEM
AMOUNT
18,432.00
3,400.00
4,810.87
50.00
153.31
277.59
5.66
5.66-
215.48
4.39
4.39-
65.40
1.33
1.33-
202.97
56.00
5.00
30.00
6.00
130.88
44.63
68.43
44.63
8.93
20.00
197.26
114.00
259.80
259.80
54.77
182.94
138.34
4.32
32.46
90.00
PAGE 7
CHECK
AMOUNT
18,432.00
8,210.87
50.00
153.31
761.44
56.00
5.00
30.00
6.00
297.50
20.00
197.26
114.00
757.31
138.34
36.78
90.00
VOUCHRE2
04/15/99 16:54
VOUCHER/
CHECK CHECK
NUMBER DATE
VENDOR
NUMBER
VENDOR
NAME
• •
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
17063 04/15/99 009363 RENAISSANCE ORLANDO HOT LODGING/CONTRERAS/THOMAS
17064 04/15/99 009389 BETH RUFFNER
17065 04/15/99 009391 OFFICER RAUL SALDANA
17066 04/15/99 009139 SECURED STORAGE
17067 04/15/99 009397 KRISDEN SMITH
17068 04/15/99 008828 ROBERT SNYDER
PARKING PERMIT REFUND
MEALS/POST CLASS
STORAGE CHARGES/2ND QRT 1999
CLASS REFUND
SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES
17069 04/15/99 000170 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS GAS BILLING/MARCH 99
17070 04/15/99 008346 STRUCTURAL INSPECTION PIER INSPECTIONS
17071 04/15/99 009400 ROBERT THOMAS
17072 04/15/99 009385 JENNIFER TINNES
PER DIEM/SOFTWARE SEMINAR
CITATION REFUND/ADMIN HEARING
17073 04/15/99 000123 TRIANGLE HARDWARE HARDWARE
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
HARDWARE
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
HARDWARE
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
HARDWARE
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
HARDWARE
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
HARDWARE
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
HARDWARE
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
HARDWARE
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
HARDWARE
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
HARDWARE
DISCOUNT
DISCOUNT
PURCHASE/MARCH 99
OFFERED
TAKEN
PURCHASE/MARCH 99
OFFERED
TAKEN
PURCHASE/MARCH 99
OFFERED
TAKEN
PURCHASE/MARCH 99
OFFERED
TAKEN
PURCHASE/MARCH 99
OFFERED
TAKEN
PURCHASE/MARCH 99
OFFERED
TAKEN
PURCHASE/MARCH 99
OFFERED
TAKEN
PURCHASE/MARCH 99
OFFERED
TAKEN
PURCHASE/MARCH 99
OFFERED
TAKEN
PURCHASE/MARCH 99
OFFERED
TAKEN
18
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
110-3302-4317
110-3843
001-2101-4312
001-1121-4201
001-2111
001-4201-4201
001-4204-4303
121-8620-4201
110-3302-4317
110-3302
160-3102-4309
001-2021
001-2022
001-4204-4309
001-2021
001-2022
001-4202-4309
001-2021
001-2022
105-2601-4201
001-2021
001-2022
160-3102-4309
001-2021
001-2022
001-3104-4309
001-2021
001-2022
001-4202-4309
001-2021
001-2022
105-2601-4309
001-2021
001-2022
160-3102-4309
001-2021
001-2022
001-4204-4309
001-2021
001-2022
ITEM
AMOUNT
439.56
28.00
84.00
24.00
35.00
160.00
62.49
1,392.50
100.00
20.00
183.38
20.38
20.38-
135.27
15.03
15.03-
102.79
11.42
11.42-
163.12
18.12
18.12-
115.80
12.87
12.87-
50.52
5.61
5.61-
29.92
3.33
3.33-
107.00
11.89
11.89-
77.43
8.60
8.60-
175.01
19.45
19.45 -
PAGE 8
CHECK
AMOUNT
439.56
28.00
84.00
24.00
35.00
160.00
62.49
1,392.50
100.00
20.00
1,140.24
VOUCHRE2
04/15/99 16:54
• •
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
PAGE 9
VOUCHER/
CHECK CHECK VENDOR VENDOR ITEM ACCOUNT ITEM CHECK
NUMBER DATE NUMBER NAME DESCRIPTION NUMBER AMOUNT AMOUNT
17074 04/15/99 008047 ROGER UNGER
17075 04/15/99 009078 VAN HERRICK'S
17076 04/15/99 009398 SALIM VIRGI
17077 04/15/99 009384 JASON WUCETICH
17078 04/15/99 007106 JENNIFER YAMANE
17079 04/15/99 001206 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES
CLASS REFUND/SPRING 99
LANDSCAPE MAINT CONTRACT
RENTAL DEPOSIT REFUND
001-2111
001-4202-4201
001-2111
CITATION REFUND/ADMIN HEARING 110-3302
INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT/SPRING 99 001-4601-4221
TRAFFIC CONES & TAPE 001-3104-4309
150.00
11,800.00
370.00
20.00
1,500.80
1,907.91
150.00
11,800.00
370.00
20.00
1,500.80
1,907.91
TOTAL CHECKS 487,805.16
Iq
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VOUCHRE2 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
04/15/99 16:54 VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
FUND TITLE AMOUNT
001 GENERAL FUND 57,920.59
105 LIGHTG/LANDSCAPG DIST FUND 1,064.02
109 DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT FUND 5,916.65
110 PARKING FUND 2,686.59
121 PROP A OPEN SPACE FUND 389,230.94
126 4% UTILITY USERS TAX FUND 11,970.00
160 SEWER FUND 376.61
705 INSURANCE FUND 17,267.18
715 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND 1,372.58
TOTAL 487,805.16
Do
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VOUCHRE2
04/20/99 08:53
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
PAGE 1
VOUCHER/
CHECK CHECK VENDOR VENDOR ITEM ACCOUNT ITEM CHECK
NUMBER DATE NUMBER NAME DESCRIPTION NUMBER AMOUNT AMOUNT
17080 04/20/99 000243 HERMOSA BEACH PAYROLL A PAYROLL/4-1 TO 4-15-99 001-1103 281,553.64
PAYROLL/4-1 TO 4-15-99 105-1103 6,673.07
PAYROLL/4-1 TO 4-15-99 109-1103 731.77
PAYROLL/4-1 TO 4-15-99 110-1103 26,959.90
PAYROLL/4-1 TO 4-15-99 117-1103 756.00
PAYROLL/4-1 TO 4-15-99 121-1103 188.38
PAYROLL/4-1 TO 4-15-99 126-1103 1,910.51
PAYROLL/4-1 TO 4-15-99 140-1103 192.30
PAYROLL/4-1 TO 4-15-99 145-1103 1,462.39
PAYROLL/4-1 TO 4-15-99 152-1103 82.02
PAYROLL/4-1 TO 4-15-99 160-1103 6,428.38
PAYROLL/4-1 TO 4-15-99 705-1103 2,376.07
PAYROLL/4-1 TO 4-15-99 715-1103 3,002.99 332,317.42
TOTAL CHECKS 332,317.42
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VOUCHRE2 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
04/20/99 08:53 VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
FUND TITLE AMOUNT
001 GENERAL FUND 281,553.64
105 LIGHTG/LANDSCAPG DIST FUND 6,673.07
109 DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT FUND 731.77
110 PARKING FUND 26,959.90
117 AB939 FUND 756.00
121 PROP A OPEN SPACE FUND 188.38
126 4% UTILITY USERS TAX FUND 1,910.51
140 COMMUNITY DEV BLOCK GRANT 192.30
145 PROPOSITION 'A FUND 1,462.39
152 AIR QUALITY MGMT DIST FUND 82.02
160 SEWER FUND 6,428.38
705 INSURANCE FUND 2,376.07
715 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND 3,002.99
TOTAL 332,317.42
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VOUCHRE2 CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
04/20/99 08:53 VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER
FOR ALL PERIODS
CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE DEMANDS OR CLAIMS COVERED BY THE CHECKS
LISTED% PAGES / TO •142 -INCLUSIVE, OF THE VOUCHER REGISTER
FOR i. -M-eARE ACCURATE, FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR
PAYMENT, AND ARE IN CONFORMANCE TO THE BUDGET.
BY
FINANCE DIRECTOR%
DATE 44''`DI
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April 22, 1999
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Hermosa Beach City Council
•
Regular Meeting of
April 27, 1999
1
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1
Award contract for undergrounding utilities on Loma & Myrtle
Public Works Director
Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting
of May 4, 1999
Community Resources Director
BUDGET WORKSHOP
Annual review of implementation of taxicab ordinance procedures
Police Chief
Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting
of June 1, 1999
Community Resources Director
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Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning
Commission meeting of May 18, 1999
Community Development Director
Monthly Activity Reports for April, 1999
All Departments
Annual review of implementation of taxicab ordinance procedures
Police Chief
Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting
of June 1, 1999
Community Resources Director
lc
'
BUDGET WORKSHOP (IF NEEDED)
Annual review of implementation of taxicab ordinance procedures
Police Chief
Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks,
Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting
of June 1, 1999
Community Resources Director
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Honorable Mayor and Members of
the Hermosa Beach City Council
• /e-o—c—/
April 22, 1999
Regular Meeting of
April 29, 1999
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORTS
March 1999
The Revenue and Expenditure reports for March 1999 will be submitted at the
May 11, 1999 City Council meeting. They are not available at this time due to
preparation of the FY 1999-2000 Budget.
NOTE
Stephe
City Manager
rell,
Respectfully submitted,
Viki Copeland
Finance Director
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ADVISORY COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 6, 1999 MEETING
Roll Call
Present: Chairperson Abrams, Vice -Chairperson Gonzales, and Commissioner
Francis
Absent: Commissioner Kuh and Dunbabin
Staff: Rooney
Approval of March 2, 1999 Minutes
Motion: "To approve as revised."
Gonzales/Francis — All Ayes
Matters for Commission Consideration
A. Park Concept Development: Ocean View and Third Streets
Public input:
> Petition was submitted with 96 signatures from people opposing the barricades and
park concept. Staff will forward to City Council.
> Alle and Jim Schumacher submitted a letter opposing the barricades (forwarded to
Council).
> Barbara Schoonover: 439 Ocean View- was opposed to the development of a park
parcel and to the barricades.
> Janet Toronto: Third Street- brought designs (available for review at Community
Resources) and suggested concrete pathways with landscaping and play areas.
> Nicole Webb: 847 Third Street -requested that no fences be placed on the side of her
property (located east of the parcel).
➢ Paul Dario: 402 Ocean View- Suggested dropping the level of the park; curved
walkway; and a simple circular bench.
> Valerie Alviar: 422 Ocean View -Objected to the park, as it would be expensive for
the taxpayers to build and maintain.
➢ Ellen Murphy: 843 Third Street -Happy to use other parks for her kids. Just a green
area with improved aesthetics would be fine. Nothing that is high maintenance.
> Richard Duarte: 929 Third Street -Opposed to barricades. Thinks City dollars should
be spent on other parks.
> Matt Richardson: 417 1/2 Ocean View -Too small for a park. Issue about barricades
should be revisited.
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D Vivian Duarte: 929 Third Street -Objects to the park. Said the City paramedics had a
hard time getting to them because of the barricades.
D Craig Nykaza: 908 Third Street -Likes plans for a pathway. Suggested a sandbox.
D Barbara Libutti: 933 Third Street -Opposed to park and barricades.
Motion: "To forward a conceptual recommendation to City Council for the parcel
that would include":
a) simple landscaped walkway
b) sidewalk on Third Street
c) low shrubs
d) attractive barricades.
Francis/Abrams — Ayes
Gonzales - No
B. Lease Renewal Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and Beach Cities
Health District for Rooms 5 and 6A in the Community Center.
Motion: "To approve the attached lease agreement between the City and Beach
Cities Health District for the use of Rooms 5 and 6A in the Community Center".
Gonzales/Francis — All Ayes
C. Lease Renewal Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and the Los Angeles
County Bar Association Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. for Room 6B in the
Community Center.
Motion: "To approve the attached lease agreement between the City and the Los
Angeles County Bar Association Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. (DRS) for the use
of Room 6B in the Community Center".
Francis/Gonzales — All Ayes
Staff Notes:
1. Provide Commissioners with Commission phone rosters.
2. Invite City Council to Valley Park at the beginning of the parks tour on May 2, 1999:
8:00 AM.
3. Add windscreen material to the north side of the Kelly Courts (basketball courtside).
Adjournment: 8:25 PM
Gonzales/Francis - All Ayes
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April 15, 1999
Honorable Mayor and Members of
The Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of
April 27, 1999
LEASE RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AND BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT FOR ROOMS 5 AND 6A IN THE
COMMUNITY CENTER
Recommendation
The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission and staff recommend that
Council approve the attached lease agreement between the City and Beach Cities Health District
for the use of Rooms 5 and 6A in the Community Center.
Background
Beach Cities Health District provides a Youth Advisory Committee for troubled teens. The
Committee offers positive activity alternatives that otherwise may not be available in our
community.
Beach Cities Health District has leased Rooms 5 and 6A since July 1, 1995. Their current lease,
which conforms to the present square footage lease policy, will expire on June 30, 1999.
Analysis
The lease space for Room 5 and 6A is 924 square feet. The current lease rate (beginning July 1,
1999) is $1.03 per square foot, making the monthly payment $951.72. The attached lease
conforms to the present square footage rental policy with all other conditions of the former lease
remaining the same.
Fiscal Impact: $11,420.64 to the General Fund
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Attachment
1. FY 1999-00 Lease
Respe, fully submitted,
/i/— .,. d' ice
racy
Admi strative Assistant
Concur:
Mary ' ooney
Direct. , , ommunity Resources
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Stephen
City Manger
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HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER LEASE AGREEMENT
This Leasing Agreement is made and entered into on this, the 27th day of April,
1999, by and between the City of Hermosa Beach, a Municipal Corporation (City) and
Beach Cities Health District (Lessee).
A. Recitals:
1. The City is the owner of a recreational/civic service facility generally
referred to as the Hermosa Beach Community Center (referred to herein as
the "facility").
2. The facility is subject to certain agreements and deed restrictions entered
into on the 28th day of February 1978, between the City and the Hermosa
Beach City School District and is further subject to certain provisions
imposed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development as set
forth in a document entitled Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real
Property and dated the 28th day of February 1978. These documents are
on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City and are public documents
and by reference are incorporated into this leasing agreement and are
referred to herein as the HUD and SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS.
3. The Lessee desires to use a portion of the facility on the terms and
conditions set out herein.
NOW THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Term. The term of this lease shall be for a period of One (1) year
commencing on the 1st day of July, 1999, and ending on the 30th day
of June , 2000.
2. Description of Premises. The Lessee is leasing from the City that
portion of the facility described as:
Rooms 5 and 6A - 924 so. ft. in the Community Center
3. Rent. Lessee agrees to pay to the City rent according to the
following schedule:
Julv 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000: $951.72 per month ($1.03) sq. ft.
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Payable on the first day of the month. If this lease commences on a day
other than the first day of the month, then the Lessee shall pay upon the
commencement of the lease the rental on a pro rata basis for the remainder
of that month and commence a full rental payment on the first day of the
following month.
3A. Other Conditions. The following additional conditions are agreed to
by the Lessee:
1. Lessee shall not mark, drill or deface any walls, ceilings, floors, wood or
iron work without Lessor's written consent.
2. No signs or awning shall be erected or maintained upon or attached to
the outside of the premises/building or placed in any windows.
3. All window treatments must receive prior approval of the Lessor.
4. All remodel work shall receive prior approval of the Lessor.
4. Use. The Lessee agrees to use the premises only for the following
purpose or purposes: Anv lawful purpose of Beach Cities Health District
and for no other purpose without the express written consent of the City.
Lessee also agrees the premises shall not be used in violation of the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or School
District Agreements as those agreements are interpreted by either the City
or the Hermosa Beach City School District or the Department of
Housing and Urban Development
5. Insurance Liability. Lessee shall obtain and maintain at all times
during the term of this agreement Comprehensive General and Automobile
Liability insurance protecting Lessee in amounts not less than
$1,000,000 for personal injury to any one person, $1,000,000 for
injuries arising out of any one occurrence, and $1,000,000 for property
damage or a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Such insurance shall
name City of Hermosa Beach and their officers, employees, elected
officials and members of Boards or Commissions as additional insured
parties. Coverage shall be in accordance with the sample certificates and
endorsements attached hereto and must include the coverage and
provisions indicated.
Lessee shall file and maintain the required certificate(s) of insurance with
the other party to this agreement at all times during the term of this
agreement. The certificate(s) is to be filed prior to the commencement of
the work or event and should state clearly:
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(1) The additional insured requested;
(2) Thirty day prior notice of change or cancellation to the City of
Hermosa Beach;
(3) Insurance is primary to that of the Additional Insured;
(4) Coverage included;
(5) Cross -liability clause.
Worker's Compensation Insurance. Lessee shall obtain and maintain at
all times during the term of this agreement Worker's Compensation and
Employers Liability insurance and furnish the City (or Agency) with a
certificate showing proof of such coverage. Such insurance shall not be
cancelled or materially changed without a thirty (30) day prior written
notice to: City Manager, City of Hermosa Beach.
Insurance Companies. Insurance companies must be rated
(B:XIII) or better in Best's Insurance Rating Guide.
6. Condition of the Premises Upon Termination of the Lease. Lessee
agrees to keep and maintain the premises in good condition and repair
and to return to the City the premises upon termination of this lease in
the same condition as when Lessee took possession of the premises
excepting any repairs or alterations which were approved by the City,
reasonable wear and tear excepted, and does promise to pay the City upon
demand the reasonable sums to repair the premises in the event of a
violation of this provision.
7. Construction. Lessee is prohibited from making any alterations
performing any construction whatsoever on the premises without the
expressed written approval of the City. Any such approval shall include
provisions to protect the City from potential liens of labor and material
persons.
8. Destruction, Partial Destruction or Necessity to Repair because of
Conditions Caused by Other than Lessee. The City has no duty or
obligation to reconstruct the premises in the event of destruction or
partial destruction of the premises. The City at its option may
reconstruct or repair the premises, whereupon this lease shall remain in full
force and effect except that no rent will be owing to the City during said
period of reconstruction of repair if such reconstruction or repair interferes
with the tenancy created herein to the extent that the premises cannot be
used for the purposes intended. In the event the City at its sole discretion
determines not to reconstruct or repair the premises then either party at its
option may cause this lease to be terminated and neither party shall have
any liability each to each other.
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9. Hold Harmless. Lessee shall hold harmless and indemnify the City, its
officers, agents and employees from every claim or demand which may be
made by reason of any injury and/or death to persons and/or injury to
property caused by any direct or indirect act or any omission of the Lessee,
its officers, agents and employees arising out of the Lessee's use of said
premises. The Lessee, at its own cost, expense and risk shall defend any
and all action, suits or other proceedings that may be brought or instituted
against the City on any such claim or demand, and pay or satisfy any
judgment that may be rendered against the Lessor on any such action, suit,
or legal proceedings as a result hereof.
10. Rules, Regulations and Ordinances. The Lessee agrees to comply
strictly with all applicable laws and any uniform Community Center rules
and regulations adopted by the City Council.
11. Taxes and Charges. Lessee agrees to pay when due any and all taxes,
assessments or charges levied by any governmental agency on or to the
lease -hold premises.
12. Default. Should Lessee fail to pay any monies due pursuant to this lease
within three days after written notice from the City or to perform any other
obligation required pursuant to the terms of this lease within thirty days
after notice from the City, City may immediately cause this lease to be
terminated and thereafter take any action and pursue all remedies available
under the laws then existent in the State of California.
13. Notice. Any notice required to be made or given pursuant to the
provisions of this lease may be either personally served upon the party or
deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid.
Lessor: CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CITY HALL
1315 VALLEY DRIVE
HERMOSA BEACH, CA. 90254
Lessee: Beach Cities Health District
510 N. Prospect Avenue Suite 101
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Any notices so given pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph will be
deemed served twenty-four hours after the deposit thereof in the United
States mail.
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14. Attorneys Fees. The parties agree that in the event any action is instituted
concerning any of the provisions of this lease agreement, the
prevailing party may in the discretion of the court be granted as an
additional item of damages its attorneys fees.
15. Assignment and Subletting. Lessee may not sublease all or any
portion of the premises without the written consent of the City, which
consent may be granted or denied at the exclusive and total discretion of
the City.
16. Successors. Subject to prior provisions, this lease is binding upon the
heirs, assigns and successors of interest of the parties.
17. Termination. Notwithstanding any other provision of this lease both
parties reserve the right to terminate the lease at any time and without cause upon
giving 30 days written notice to other party.
In Witness Whereof, the parties have executed this Hermosa Beach Community
Center Lease Agreement at Hermosa Beach on the day first herein above set forth.
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH a
Municipal Corporation, Lessor
By
Mayor
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
DATE: LESSEE:
Executive Director
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April 15, 1999
Honorable Mayor and Members of
The Hermosa Beach City Council
•
92
Regular Meeting of
April27, 1999
LEASE RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION DISPUTE RESOLUTION
SERVICES, INC. FOR ROOM 6B IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER
Recommendation
The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission and staff recommend that
Council approve the attached lease agreement between the City and the Los Angeles County Bar
Association Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. (DRS) for the use of Room 6B in the Community
Center.
Background
DRS provide a service whose goal is to resolve local disputes in order to improve community
and neighborhood relations and to circumvent potentially escalating conflicts.
DRS have leased Room 6B in the Community Center since October 1988. Their current lease,
which conforms to the present square footage lease policy, will expire on June 30, 1999.
Analysis
The lease space for Room 6B is 200 square feet. The current lease rate (beginning July 1, 1999)
is $1.03 per square foot, making the monthly lease payment $206. The attached lease conforms
to the present square footage rental policy with all other conditions of the former lease remaining
the same. Dispute Resolution Services has proven to be dependable and cooperative tenants and
have made all lease payments as requested.
IFiscal Impact: $2,472 to the General Fund
Attachment
1. FY 1999-00 Lease
Respe`�'' lly Submitted,
racy
Administr. eve Assistant
Concur:
M. v Roone
Dire . • r, ommunity Resources
Stephen :7. Burrell
City Manager
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HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER LEASE AGREEMENT
This Leasing Agreement is made and entered into on this, the 27th day of April,
1999, by and between the City of Hermosa Beach, a Municipal Corporation (City) and
Los Angeles County Bar Association: Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. (Lessee).
A. Recitals:
1. The City is the owner of a recreational/civic service facility generally
referred to as the Hermosa Beach Community Center (referred to herein as
the "facility").
2. The facility is subject to certain agreements and deed restrictions entered
into on the 28th day of February 1978, between the City and the Hermosa
Beach City School District and is further subject to certain provisions
imposed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development as set
forth in a document entitled Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Real
Property and dated the 28th day of February 1978. These documents are
on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City and are public documents
and by reference are incorporated into this leasing agreement and are
referred to herein as the HUD and SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENTS.
3. The Lessee desires to use a portion of the facility on the terms and
conditions set out herein.
NOW THEREFORE, IHEE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Term. The term of this lease shall be for a period of One (1) year
commencing on the 1st day of July, 1999, and ending on the 30th day
of June , 2000.
2. Description of Premises. The Lessee is leasing from the City that
portion of the facility described as:
Room 6B - 200 sq. ft. in the Community Center
3. Rent. Lessee agrees to pay to the City rent according to the
following schedule:
July 1, 1999 through June 30, 1999: $206 per month ($1.03) sq. ft.
Payable on the first day of the month. If this lease commences on a day
other than the first day of the month, then the Lessee shall pay upon the
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commencement of the lease the rental on a pro rata basis for the remainder
of that month and commence a full rental payment on the first day of the
following month.
3A. Other Conditions. The following additional conditions are agreed to
by the Lessee:
1. Lessee shall not mark, drill or deface any walls, ceilings, floors, wood or
iron work without Lessor's written consent.
2. No signs or awning shall be erected or maintained upon or attached to
the outside of the premises/building or placed in any windows.
3. All window treatments must receive prior approval of the Lessor.
4. All remodel work shall receive prior approval of the Lessor.
4. Use. The Lessee agrees to use the premises only for the following
purpose or purposes: Mediation Program
and for no other purpose without the express written consent of the City.
Lessee also agrees the premises shall not be used in violation of the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or School
District Agreements as those agreements are interpreted by either the City
or the Hermosa Beach City School District or the Department of
Housing and Urban Development
5. Insurance Liability. Lessee shall obtain and maintain at all times
during the term of this agreement Comprehensive General and Automobile
Liability insurance protecting Lessee in amounts not less than
$1,000,000 for personal injury to any one person, $1,000,000 for
injuries arising out of any one occurrence, and $1,000,000 for property
damage or a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Such insurance shall
name City of Hermosa Beach and their officers, employees, elected
officials and members of Boards or Commissions as additional insured
parties. Coverage shall be in accordance with the sample certificates and
endorsements attached hereto and must include the coverage and
provisions indicated.
Lessee shall file and maintain the required certificate(s) of insurance with
the other party to this agreement at all times during the term of this
agreement. The certificate(s) is to be filed prior to the commencement of
the work or event and should state clearly:
(1) The additional insured requested;
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(2) Thirty day prior notice of change or cancellation to the City of
Hermosa Beach;
(3) Insurance is primary to that of the Additional Insured;
(4) Coverage included;
(5) Cross -liability clause.
Worker's Compensation Insurance. Lessee shall obtain and maintain at
all times during the term of this agreement Worker's Compensation and
Employers Liability insurance and furnish the City (or Agency) with a
certificate showing proof of such coverage. Such insurance shall not be
cancelled or materially changed without a thirty (30) day prior written
notice to: City Manager, City of Hermosa Beach.
Insurance Companies. Insurance companies must be rated
(B:XIII) or better in Best's Insurance Rating Guide.
6. Condition of the Premises Upon Termination of the Lease. Lessee
agrees to keep and maintain the premises in good condition and repair
and to return to the City the premises upon termination of this lease in
the same condition as when Lessee took possession of the premises
excepting any repairs or alterations which were approved by the City,
reasonable wear and tear excepted, and does promise to pay the City upon
demand the reasonable sums to repair the premises in the event of a
violation of this provision.
7. Construction. Lessee is prohibited from making any alterations
performing any construction whatsoever on the premises without the
expressed written approval of the City. Any such approval shall include
provisions to protect the City from potential liens of labor and material
persons.
8. Destruction, Partial Destruction or Necessity to Repair because of
Conditions Caused by Other than Lessee. The City has no duty or
obligation to reconstruct the premises in the event of destruction or
partial destruction of the premises. The City at its option may
reconstruct or repair the premises, whereupon this lease shall remain in full
force and effect except that no rent will be owing to the City during said
period of reconstruction of repair if such reconstruction or repair interferes
with the tenancy created herein to the extent that the premises cannot be
used for the purposes intended. In the event the City at its sole discretion
determines not to reconstruct or repair the premises then either party at its
option may cause this lease to be terminated and neither party shall have
any liability each to each other.
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9. Hold Harmless. Lessee shall hold harmless and indemnify the City, its
officers, agents and employees from every claim or demand which may be
made by reason of any injury and/or death to persons and/or injury to
property caused by any direct or indirect act or any omission of the Lessee,
its officers, agents and employees arising out of the Lessee's use of said
premises. The Lessee, at its own cost, expense and risk shall defend any
and all action, suits or other proceedings that may be brought or instituted
against the City on any such claim or demand, and pay or satisfy any
judgment that may be rendered against the Lessor on any such action, suit,
or legal proceedings as a result hereof.
10. Rules, Regulations and Ordinances. The Lessee agrees to comply
strictly with all applicable laws and any uniform Community Center rules
and regulations adopted by the City Council.
11. Taxes and Charges. Lessee agrees to pay when due any and all taxes,
assessments or charges levied by any governmental agency on or to the
lease -hold premises.
12. Default. Should Lessee fail to pay any monies due pursuant to this lease
within three days after written notice from the City or to perform any other
obligation required pursuant to the terms of this lease within thirty days
after notice from the City, City may immediately cause this lease to be
terminated and thereafter take any action and pursue all remedies available
under the laws then existent in the State of California.
13. Notice. Any notice required to be made or given pursuant to the
provisions of this lease may be either personally served upon the party or
deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid.
Lessor: CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CITY HALL
1315 VALLEY DRIVE
HERMOSA BEACH, CA. 90254
Lessee: LOS ANGELES COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Dispute Resolution Services
617 S. Olive St. / P. O. Box 55020
Los Angeles, California 90055-0020
Any notices so given pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph will be
deemed served twenty-four hours after the deposit thereof in the United
States mail.
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14. Attorneys Fees. The parties agree that in the event any action is instituted
concerning any of the provisions of this lease agreement, the
prevailing party may in the discretion of the court be granted as an
additional item of damages its attorneys fees.
15. Assignment and Subletting. Lessee may not sublease all or any
portion of the premises without the written consent of the City, which
consent may be granted or denied at the exclusive and total discretion of
the City.
16. Successors. Subject to prior provisions, this lease is binding upon the
heirs, assigns and successors of interest of the parties.
17. Termination. Notwithstanding any other provision of this lease both
parties reserve the right to terminate the lease at any time and without cause upon
giving 30 days written notice to other party.
In Witness Whereof, the parties have executed this Hermosa Beach Community
Center Lease Agreement at Hermosa Beach on the day first herein above set forth.
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH a
Municipal Corporation, Lessor
By
Mayor
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
DATE: LESSEE:
Executive Director
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April 20, 1999
Honorable Mayor and Members of
The Hermosa Beach City Council April 27, 1999
Regular meeting of
PURCHASE OF 4X4 PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council:
1. Authorize the purchase of this vehicle from Wondries Fleet Group of Alhambra, California in the
amount of $ 19,080.14.
2. Appropriate $4080.14 from the Equipment Replacement Fund for the purchase of one (1) new 4X4
pickup truck for the Community Services Division of the Police Department. The remaining $ 15,000
is already appropriated from the Equipment Replacement Fund.
BACKGROUND
Community Services vehicles area part of the inventory of the Equipment Replacement Fund. For the
current 1998/99 fiscal year, one (1) 4X4 Animal Control Pickup Truck is scheduled for replacement after
its ten-year life cycle. This Animal Control vehicle must have the capability to respond on the beach and
will be equipped with the City's current Animal Transport /Rescue unit in the pickup bed. It is
recommended that the City Council authorize staff to purchase this vehicle from Wondries Fleet Group,
1247 West Main Street, Alhambra, CA. 91803. Wondries Fleet Group holds a contract with the County
of Los Angeles for the sale of this type of vehicle. (Contract # PP41624) City rules allow this type of
purchase from a sole .source vendor since Wondries holds an existing government contract with the
County of Los Angeles.
FISCAL IMPACT
The funds required for the replacement of these vehicles have been accumulated in the Equipment
Replacement Fund for the current 1998/99 fiscal year. $15,000 is already appropriated in the
Replacement Fund.
Respectfully submitted,
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VAL STRASER, CHIEF OF POLICE STEP , ► ' BURRELL
HERMOSA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT CITY AGER
Fiscal Impact:
Viki Copeland, Finance Director
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APR -19-99 03:16 PM WONDRIES*FLEET*GROUP
818 457 5593 P.02
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FLEET DIVISION
1247 West Main Street. P.O. Sax 3850. Alhambra. CA 91803
926/4b /-bb9Q 828/4b l-5593 Fax
Delivery Via Fax
Captain Michael Lavin
Hermosa Beach Police Department
RE: Quotation on Ranger Pickup
Dear Captain Lavin;
Wondries Fleet group and 1 arc pleased to offer the following proposal for your consideration
and review:
1999 Ford Ranger Reg Cab 4X4 XLT Pickup
(Per attached specifications)
Selling Price $ 17,626.00
8.25% Sales Tax $ 1,454.14
Grand Total $ 19,080.14
FOB: Your Destination Delivery: 60 to 90 Days
Please Note: The fleet order cutoff date for this model is 5/15/99. All orders must be in prior
to this date to guarantee pricing and delivery in the 1999 model year.
This vehicle can be "tagged -on to the County of Los Angeles, and is available under the California
Cooperative Purchase Agreement.
If you have any questions please give me a call at (626) 457-5590.
Sincerely,
Wondries Fleet Group
Mike Ladner
Fleet Manager
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APR -19-99 03:17 PM WONDRIES*FLEET*GROUP
Year :
Make :
Model:
Style:
Effective Date:
1999
Ford Pickups
Ranger
R11 Reg Cab 118" WB XLT 4WD
10/05/98
PRICE LEVEL CODE 915
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OPTION
CODES DESCRIPTION Invo::ce B4A Net
FACTORY OPTIONS
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R11 Reg Cab 118" WB XLT 4WD
Financing
Holdback on Base
422 CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *required on units for
California or Northeast States registration.
Optional for Cross -Border States*
99X 4.OL (245) SEFI V6 ENGINE
44D 5 -SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (REQ: 99X
Engine)
XR6 3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL-
inc: aux trans oil cooler (REQ: 99X Engine,
20G Payload Pkg)
864A XLT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG-inc: air cond
*GROSS*
864A PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG SAVINGS
*DISCOUNT*
20G PAYLOAD PKG /2-inc: 5020/ GVWR, 1540/ maximum
payload
P245/75R76SL ALL -TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES-inc:
15" spare (REQ: 95P Sport Appearance Group or
91R Off -Road Pkg)
G_ CLOTH SPORT BUCKET SEATS W/MANUAL LUMBAR,
FLOOR CONSOLE
_ SOLID PAINT (STD)
95P XLT SPORT APPEARANCE GROUP-inc: 16" 5 -spoke
cast aluminum wheels, P245/75R16SL tires,
color -keyed bumpers/grille/door handles,
sport decal, fog lamps,styled manual mirrors,
color -keyed wheel lip moldings *Affects color
availability* (N/A w/91R Off -Road Group)
572 AIR CONDITIONING
153 LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
C09 PRICED DORA
B4A NET INVOICE FLEET OPTION
Holdback on Options
Regional Advertising
Advertising Credit
Destination Charge
Total
04/19/99
CAREFUL ATTENTION IS GIVEN TO
1BILITY FOR ERRORS/OMISSIONS.
Copyright 1986-99 Chrome Data
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ENSURE DATA ACCURACY. CHROME ASSUMES NO RESPONS-
ALL INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WMTHOUT NOTICE.
Corporation. All rights reserved. Page 1
APR -19-99 03:18 PM WONDRIES*FLEET*GROUP
Attn: Joy Connell / MRndnor
1247 W Main St
Alhambra CA 91801
818 457 5593 P.05
INTI SERVICES DEr'ARTMtNT
PURCF NG & CENTRAL SCRVICCs
PURCHASE ORDER
(818)467.5590
VENDOR CODE
051781
Partial Payments Authorized As Delivered, Accepted and Invoiced
SHIP TO: COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
INTERNAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
1100 N. Eastern Avenue
Los Angolos CA 90063
DATE
04/21/98
TIIISORDER ROWER MUST APPEAR
ON YOUR INVOICE
PP41624
INVOICE TO: ATTN: PROCUREMENT OFFICE433 S. VERMONT
AVENUE LOS ANGELES CA 90020L.A. COUNTY, DEPT. OF PARKS
& RECREATION
THIS ORDER SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS ON REVERSE
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F.O.B.
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DELIVER FROM RECEIPT Of ORDER
60 TD 90 DAYS
SPECIAL INFO:
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Unit Price
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RETAILER'S PERMIT 1: SRAP 99161925
PRICES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF FEDERAL EXCISE TAX.
EXEMPT CERTIFICATE 95 74 0014K
INCORRECT INVOICES WILL DELAY PAYMENT
MAIL INVOICE IN DUPLICATE
ALL SHIPMENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY PACKING SLIP
AND PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER MUST BE SHOWN ON
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ACTION SHEET
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
April 20, 1999
7:00 P.M.
Peter Tucker
Sam Perrotti
Ron Pizer
Carol Schwartz
Chris Ketz
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call.
ALL PRESENT.
Chairperson
Section I Consent Calendar
Any Planning Commissioner or public wishing to pull an item from below may request to do so
at this time.
3. Approval of March 16, 1999 minutes
ACTION: APPROVED (5-0).
4. Resolution(s) for adoption
a) Resolution P.C. 99-14 approving a Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development
Plan and Vesting Tentative Tract Map #52770 for a nine -unit condominium, and
adoption of an Environmental Negative Declaration at 636 - 654 4th Street and
633 3rd Street.
b) Resolution P.C. 99-15 denying a Conditional Use Permit amendment to allow
on -sale alcohol in conjunction with an existing restaurant at 1139-41 Aviation
Boulevard, Hermosa Steak -Out.
ACTION: APPROVED (5-0).
5. Item(s) for consideration NONE
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Section II Oral / Written Communications
6. Anyone wishing to address the Commission regarding a matter not related to a public
hearing on the agenda may do so at this time.
CONCERN ABOUT OVER DENSITY FOR THE PROJECT AT 931 5TH STREET.
Section III Public Hearing(s)
7. CON 99-2/PDP 99-2 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map #25390 for a two -unit condominium at 601 Manhattan Avenue
(continued from February 16 and March 16, 1999 meetings).
Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request.
ACTION: APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS TO ADD 3/4 BATH FOR BOTH
UNITS AND MAKE OPEN SPACE 7' MINIMUM (5-0).
8. CUP 98-9 -- Conditional Use Permit amendment to allow on -sale alcohol in conjunction
with an existing restaurant and to add a dancing area in conjunction with live
entertainment at 1100 The Strand, Scotty's (continued from January 19, February 16 and
March 16, 1999 meetings).
Staff Recommended Action: To continue to May 18, 1999 meeting to permit processing
new Environmental Negative Declaration for the project.
ACTION: CONTINUED TO 5/18/99 MEETING.
9. CON 99-4/PDP 99-4 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map #25198 for a two -unit condominium at 1724 Golden Avenue
(continued from February 16 and March 16, 1999 meetings).
Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request.
ACTION: APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS TO CHANGE WORKSHOP TO
BEDROOM. APPLICANT TO BRING BACK RENDERING NEXT MEETING WITH
MORE DESIGN/ARTICULATION (5-0).
10. CON 99-5/PDP 99-5 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting
Tentative Tract Map #52794 for a seven -unit condominium, and adoption of an
Environmental Negative Declaration at 1046 - 1054 Monterey Boulevard (continued from
March 16, 1999 meeting).
Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request.
ACTION: APPROVED. APPLICANT TO WORK WITH STAFF ON PAVERS,
LANDSCAPE AND FOUNTAIN (5-0).
11. VAR99-1 -- Variance to allow the conversion of an existing garage to habitable floor
area, and provide only one parallel parking space, and have less than required open space
at 316 29th Court.
Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request. ;s
ACTION: APPROVED. APPLICANT TO SUBMIT REVISED SURVEY (5-0).
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12. VAR 99-2/CON 99-7/PDP99-8 -- Variance to maintain and expand an existing
nonconforming sideyard of 2.6' rather than the required 10% of lot width, Conditional
Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map #25455 for a 2 -
unit condominium at 1727 Golden Avenue.
Staff Recommended Action: To direct staff as deemed appropriate with respect to the
Variance request and to approve said request for a two -unit condominium.
ACTION: APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS TO HAVE: 1) MORE
ARTICULATION. 2) MORE LANDSCAPING, INCLUDING THE FRONT YARD,
AND BRING THIS BACK NEXT MEETING. 3) DECORATIVE PAVING ON
SUBJECT PROPERTY SIDE OF COMMON DRIVEWAY. 4) REAR YARD TO
HAVE CATCH BASIN CONNECTED TO SUMP PUMP (VARIANCE: 4-1, COMM.
PIZER NO; CONDOS: 5-0).
13. CUP 99-2 -- Conditional Use Permit amendment to extend outdoor dining hours to 11:00
p.m. daily during daylight saving time (April — October) and to 10:00 p.m. November —
March at 26 22nd Street, Bottle Inn Ristorante.
Staff Recommended Action: To direct staff as deemed appropriate.
ACTION: APPROVED (5-0).
14. CON 99-6/PDP 99-7 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map #25452 for a two -unit condominium at 139 and 141 Monterey
Boulevard.
Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request.
ACTION: APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS TO REMOVE 1/2 BATH OR MAKE
HABITABLE ROOM (5-0).
15. CON 99-8/PDP 99-9 -- Conditional Use Permit, Precise Development Plan and Vesting
Tentative Parcel Map #25404 for a two -unit condominium at 644 and 646 Monterey
Boulevard.
Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request.
ACTION: APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS TO BRING LANDSCAPE PLAN
TO NEXT MEETING FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL (5-0).
16. PDP 99-10 -- Precise Development Plan to add a second dwelling unit at 931 5th Street.
Staff Recommended Action: To approve said request.
ACTION: APPROVED (5-0).
Section IV Hearing(s)
17. PDP 97-27 -- Request for extension of a Precise Development Plan to allow the
construction of an 11,000 square foot two-story self -storage building at 601 Cypress
Avenue.
Staff Recommended Action: To grant a one-year extension.
ACTION: APPROVED (5-0).
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18. Staff Items
a. Code interpretation Section 17.46.010 relative to similar structures.
ACTION: PROJECT CONSISTENT WITH INTENT AND PURPOSE OF
ORDINANCE; PREPARE TEXT AMENDMENT.
b. Minor modification to Conditional Use Permit Amendment at 58-60 Pier Avenue.
ACTION: APPROVED.
c. Tentative future Planning Commission agenda.
d. Community Development Department Activity Report of February, 1999.
e. City Council Minutes of March 9 and 23, 1999.
ACTION: RECEIVED AND FILED ABOVE 18C -E (5-0).
19. Commissioner Items
20. Adjournment
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Honorable Mayor and Members of
the Hermosa Beach City Council
April 19, 1999
Regular Meeting of
April 27, 1999
HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET
LIGHTING DISTRICT 1999-2000 ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT
AND SETTING JUNE 8, 1999, FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt the attached resolution approving the engineer's report for Hermosa Beach
Landscaping & Street Lighting District 1999-2000 ("District") made pursuant to the
requirements of Resolution No. 99-5969; and
Adopt the attached resolution declaring the City Council's intention to order certain
improvements and to levy and collect assessments within the District for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000; and setting June 8, 1999, to accept public
input on the matter of the proposed assessment.
Background:
The District provides for the maintenance and operation of the citywide street lighting program
and median and parkway landscaping. Staff conferred with the City Attorney to determine the
applicability of Proposition 218 to the City's Landscaping and Street Lighting Assessment
District. Briefly, Proposition 218 contains an exception for existing assessments imposed
exclusively to fund capital costs and maintenance and operation costs for sidewalks and streets.
Based on the advice of the City Attorney, staff recommends that the City rely on this exemption
and continue to levy assessments to pay for the maintenance and operation of street lights and
median and parkway landscaping without complying with the requirements of Proposition 218 so
long as the assessments are not increased.
On March 9, 1999, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 99-5969 ordering the preparation of
a report for Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 1999-2000.
Analysis:
The proposed assessment rate for fiscal year 1999-2000 is $41.45 per equivalent dwelling unit,
the same equivalent dwelling unit rate as used in fiscal year 1998-1999 to finance those
landscaping and lighting improvements located in and along streets and sidewalks. The fiscal year
1999-2000 assessment rate will recover necessary funds to continue the operation and
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maintenance of the City's street lighting system and landscaping in and along the City's streets and
sidewalks for one year.
Adoption of both resolutions is necessary at this time so that a public hearing can be held to take
testimony on the assessments. The first resolution approves the report prepared by the Director of
Public Works acting as the Assessment Engineer. Its adoption confirms that the report has been
prepared prior to the public hearing. This report covers matters relating to the District and is on
file in the City Clerk's office.
The adoption of the second resolution provides for the setting of a public hearing for June 8,
1999, at 7:30 PM. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the City Council will be provided with
a resolution it may adopt ordering the assessments.
As mentioned earlier, all decisions will be made after the public hearing and adoption of these
resolutions will only confirm that the report has been prepared and that the public hearing will be
held on June 8, 1999.
Alternatives:
1. Approve staff's recommendation.
2. Let the district lapse; thereby, causing a potential increase in General Fund obligations of
approximately $449,000.
Attachments: Engineer's Report
Resolution Approving the District Report
Resolution Setting a time and place for the Public Hearing
Respectfully submitted,
Homayoun Behboodi
Associate Engineer
Noted for Fiscal Impact:
Viki Copeland
Finance Director
Concur:
arold C. Williams, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH
HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 1999-2000.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, by its
Resolution No. 99-5969, adopted March 9, 1999, ordered the Director of Public Works
to make and file with the City Clerk a written report pursuant to the provisions of the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 (Section 22500, et seq.)
of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California in connection with the
proposed operation, maintenance and servicing of certain landscaping, lighting and
appurtenant facilities within an existing assessment district to be designated as the
"Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 1999-2000"; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works acting as the Assessment Engineer,
prepared and filed in the office of the City Clerk a written report pursuant to the
provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk presented the report of the Director of Public Works
to the City Council, and the City Council carefully examined, inspected and considered
the report and is satisfied with the report and with each and all of the items set forth
therein;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The report of the Director of Public Works entitled "Engineer's
Report, Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 1999-2000," which
report was prepared and filed pursuant to the provisions of the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 (Section 22500, et seq.) of the Streets and
Highways Code of the State of California, is hereby approved as filed.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. The City clerk shall
certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, shall cause the original of the
same to be entered among the original resolutions of the City Council, and shall make
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a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the minutes of the City Council
meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 27th day of April, 1999.
PRESIDENT, of the City Council and MAYOR
of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS
AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH
LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 1999-2000 FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1999 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2000, AND APPOINTING
A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING IN RELATION THERETO.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The public interest and convenience require, and it is the intention
of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, to order certain
improvements within an existing citywide assessment district for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1999 and ending June 30, 2000, and to levy and collect
assessments against properties within the assessment district for that fiscal year.
SECTION 2. The proposed improvements are the continued maintenance and
operation of the streets and sidewalks within the assessment district including the
operation, servicing and maintenance of landscaping, lighting and appurtenant
facilities that are located in and along such streets and sidewalks.
SECTION 3. The assessment district is designated as the "Hermosa Beach
Landscaping and Street Lighting District 1999-2000." The assessment district is
comprised of all of the City of Hermosa Beach, as shown on the "MAP OF
LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 1999-2000" on file in the Office
of the City Clerk.
SECTION 4. The assessments to be levied and collected against the
assessable lots and parcels of land within the assessment district for fiscal year
1999-2000 are not proposed to increase from those levied and collected in fiscal year
1998-99.
SECTION 5. Reference is hereby made to the report prepared by the Director
of Public Works, entitled "Engineer's Report, for Hermosa Beach Landscaping and
Street Lighting District 1999-2000," on file in the Office of the City Clerk, for a full and
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detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the assessment district
and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and
parcels of land within the assessment district.
SECTION 6. The improvements shall be provided pursuant to the provisions of
the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 (Section 22500, et
seq.) of the Street and Highways Code of the State of California, and in accordance
with plans and specifications on file in the office of the City Clerk.
SECTION 7. The assessment shall be levied and collected at the same time
and in the same manner and with the same interest and penalties as general taxes of
the City, which are collected for the City by the Los Angeles County Tax Collector.
SECTION 8. Public property owned by any public agency and in use in the
performance of a public function which is included within the boundaries of the
assessment district shall be omitted and exempt from the assessment to be made to
cover the costs and expenses of the improvements.
SECTION 9. To expedite the making of the improvements, the City Council may
transfer into the "Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 1999-2000
Fund," out of any money in the General Fund, any sums as it shall deem necessary,
and the sums so transferred shall be deemed a loan to such fund and shall be repaid
in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
SECTION 10. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Tuesday, June 8, 1999, at the
hour of 7:30 PM in the City Council Chamber, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach,
California, is appointed as the date, time, and place for hearing protests to the
question of approving and confirming the levy of the proposed assessment.
SECTION 11. The City Clerk is hereby authorized, designated and directed to
give notice of the public hearing in the time, form and manner required by law.
SECTION 12. The EASY READER, a weekly newspaper of general circulation
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circulated within the City, is hereby designated as the newspaper in which said notice
shall be published.
SECTION 13. This Resolution shall take effect immediately . The City Clerk
shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution, shall cause the original of
the same to be entered among the original resolutions of the City Council, and shall
make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the minutes of the City Council
meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 27th day of April , 1999.
PRESIDENT, of the City Council and MAYOR
of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
ATTEST:
, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
, CITY ATTORNEY
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
FOR
HERMOSA BEACH
LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT
1999-2000
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Prepared By:
Harold C. Williams, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
April 20, 1999
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Landscaping and Street Lighting District 1999-2000
April 20,1999
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ENGINEER'S REPORT
HERMOSA BEACH
LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 1999-2000
The undersigned respectfully submits the enclosed report as directed by the City Council.
DATED: April 20,1999
: Harold C. Williams, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, together with Assessment Roll and
Diagram thereto attached, was filed with me on the day of , 1999.
City Clerk, City of Hermosa Beach
Los Angeles County, California
By
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Engineer's Report, together with Assessment Roll and
Diagram thereto attached, was approved and confirmed by the City Council of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, on the day of , 1999.
City Clerk, City of Hermosa Beach
Los Angeles County, California
By
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the enclosed Assessment Roll and Diagram were filed with the
County Auditor of the County of Los Angeles, on the day of , 1999.
City Clerk, City of Hermosa Beach
Los Angeles County, California
By
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Landscaping and Street Lighting District 1999-2000
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HERMOSA BEACH
April 20,1999
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LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 1999-2000
ENGINEER'S REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Certificates i
Report 1
Part A - Plans and Specifications 3
Part B - Estimate of Cost 5
Part C - Assessment Roll 6
Part D - Method of Apportionment of Assessment 7
Part E - Property Owner List 10
Part F - Assessment District Boundary 11
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City of Hermosa Beach
Landscaping and Street Lighting District 1999-2000
FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
April 20,1999
Page 1
ENGINEER'S REPORT PREPARED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972
SECTION 22500 THROUGH 22679
OF THE CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
Pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and in
accordance with the Resolution of Initiation adopted by the Council of the City of Hermosa Beach,
State of California, in connection with the proceedings for:
HERMOSA BEACH
LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 1999-2000
hereinafter referred to as the "Assessment District" or "District", 1, Harold C. Williams, P.E., Director of
Public Works/City Engineer, the duly appointed ENGINEER OF WORK, submit herewith the "Report"
consisting of six (6) parts as follows:
PART A
Plans and specifications for the improvements showing and describing the general nature,
location and extent of the improvements.
PART B
An estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements for FY 1999-2000, including incidental
costs and expenses in connection therewith.
PART C
An assessment of the estimated cost of the improvements on each benefited lot or parcel of
'land within the Assessment District.
PART D
The method of apportionment of assessments, indicating the proposed assessment of the total
amount of the costs and expenses of the improvements upon the several lots and parcels of land
within the Assessment District, in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by such lots and
parcels.
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PART E
April 20,1999
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A list of the names and addresses of the owners of real property within the Assessment District, as
shown on the last equalized roll of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles.
PART F
The Diagram of the Assessment District Boundaries showing the exterior boundaries of the
Assessment District, the boundaries of any zones within the Assessment District and the lines and
dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the Assessment District.
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Landscaping and Street Lighting District 1999-2000
PART A
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
April 20,1999
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The facilities, which have been constructed within the City of Hermosa Beach, and those which may
be subsequently constructed, will be operated, serviced and maintained as generally described as
follows:
DESCRIPTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH
LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 1999-2000
The proposed improvements for FY 1999-2000 may be generally described as the continued
maintenance and operation of streets and sidewalks within the District, including the operation,
servicing and maintenance of landscaping, lighting and appurtenant facilities that are located in and
along such streets and sidewalks, including but not limited to, personnel, electrical energy, utilities
such as water, materials, contracting services, and other items necessary for the satisfactory
operation of these services described as follows:
Street Landscaping and Appurtenant Facilities
Landscaping, planting, shrubbery, trees and appurtenant facilities, including irrigation systems,
hardscapes and fixtures in public street and sidewalk rights-of-way, including parkways and medians,
within the boundaries of the Assessment District.
Street Lighting and Appurtenant Facilities
Poles, fixtures, bulbs, conduits, equipment including guys, anchors, posts and pedestals, metering
devices and appurtenant facilities as required to provide street lighting and traffic signals in public
street and sidewalk rights-of-way, including parkways and medians, within the boundaries of the
Assessment District.
Maintenance means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance,
operation and servicing of the landscaping, lighting facilities and appurtenant facilities, including
repair, removal or replacement of all or part of any of the landscaping, lighting facilities or appurtenant
facilities; providing for the life, growth, health and beauty of the landscaping, including cultivation,
irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing and treating for disease or injury; the removal of trimmings,
rubbish, debris and other solid waste; and the cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other
improvements to remove or cover graffiti.
Servicing means the furnishing of water for the irrigation of the landscaping and the maintenance of
any of the lighting facilities or appurtenant facilities and the furnishing of electric current or energy,
gas or other illuminating agent for the lighting facilities, or for the lighting or operation of the
landscaping or appurtenant facilities.
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The plans and specifications for the improvements, showing and describing the general nature,
location, and the extent of the improvements, are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are
incorporated herein by reference.
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Landscaping and Street Lighting District 1999-2000
PART B
ESTIMATE OF COST
April 20,1999
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The estimated cost of the operation, servicing and maintenance of the street and sidewalk
improvements for fiscal year 1999-2000, as described in Part A, are summarized herein and described
below.
LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT
Proposed Budget - Fiscal Year 1999-2000
Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance and Servicing
• Median & Pkwy Landscaping Maintenance and Servicing
• Lighting Maintenance and Servicing
• Tree Trimming
409,735
Administration Costs
18,987
Insurance
28,373
Assessment Proceedings Costs
2,500
Equipment Replacement
21,730
Proposed Capital Improvements
313,380
Expenditures Subtotal
794,705
Appropriation from Fund balance
(298,270)
Miscellaneous Revenues
(47,325)
Total to Assessment
449,110
Fund Balance (3/30/00)
$318,913
The 1972 Act requires that a special fund be set up for the revenues and expenditures of the District.
Funds raised by assessment shall be used only for the purpose as stated herein. A contribution to the
District by the City may be made to reduce assessments, as the City Council deems appropriate. Any
balance or deficit remaining on July 1 must be carried over to the next fiscal year.
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PART C
ASSESSMENT ROLL
April 20,1999
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The total proposed assessment for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 and the amount of the total proposed
assessment apportioned to each lot or parcel within the District, as shown on the latest assessment
roll at the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office, are contained in the Assessment Roll on file in the
office of the City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach, which is incorporated herein by reference.
The description of each lot or parcel is part of the Los Angeles County assessment roll and this
roll is, by reference, made part of this Report.
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PART D
April 20,1999
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METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF ASSESSMENT
GENERAL
Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code, the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,
permits the establishment of assessment districts by cities for the purpose of providing certain public
improvements which include operation, maintenance and servicing of street lights, traffic signals and
landscaping.
The 1972 Act requires that maintenance assessments be levied according to benefit rather than
according to assessed value. Section 22573 provides that:
"The net amount to be assessed upon lands within an assessment district may
be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount
among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to
be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements."
The Act permits the designation of zones of benefit within any individual assessment district if "by
reason of variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will
receive different degrees of benefit from the improvements" (Sec. 22574)- Thus, the 1972 Act
requires the levy of a true "benefit assessment" rather than a "special tax."
Exempted from the assessment would be the areas of all publicly owned property in use in the
performance of a public function. Railroad and utility rights-of-way are also exempt from assessment.
BENEFIT ANALYSIS
• Street Lighting and Traffic Signals - The proper functioning of street lighting and traffic signals is
imperative for the welfare and safety of the public and property throughout the City. Proper
operation, maintenance and servicing of the street lighting system benefits properties within the
District by providing proper illumination for ingress and egress and safe traveling at night.
Properties within the District also benefit from the proper functioning of the District's traffic signal
system. Proper operation of the street Tight and traffic signal systems is imperative to public
convenience, orderly traffic flow, enhanced congestion management and safety. Improved
security, fuel conservation, protection of property from crime and vandalism, and reduction of
traffic accidents, are special and direct benefits to all properties within the City; lighting benefits
are directly related to public safety and property protection and therefore increase property values.
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• Median and Parkway Landscaping and Tree Trimming - Trees, landscaping, hardscaping
and appurtenant facilities, if well maintained, provide beautification, shade and enhancement of
the desirability of the surroundings, and therefore increase property value.
The City maintains trees and miscellaneous shrubbery and landscaping throughout the City. The
trees, shrubbery and landscaping are located within the public street and sidewalk rights-of-way,
including parkways and medians. These trees, shrubbery and landscaping provide an aesthetically
pleasing environment, shade, beautification, and, according to some authorities, air purification and
sound attenuation. These positive attributes increase the value of all properties throughout the City.
Therefore, all property within the District receive an overall specific and direct benefit from the
maintenance and servicing of the street median and parkway landscaping and street tree trimming
programs.
Special benefits which are received by all parcels in the City are considered to be City-wide Benefits,
and the associated costs of these special benefits are spread equally, based on Equivalent Dwelling
Units, to all parcels within the District. All properties in the District benefit from the operation,
maintenance and servicing of the street lighting, traffic signals. street median and parkway
landscaping and street tree trimming.
The degree of benefit to each parcel of land varies depending on its land use and the size of the
parcel. If assessments were spread on an individual parcel basis, not considering land use or parcel
size, it would not be an equitable method of spread because a single family parcel would pay the
same assessment as a 50 -unit apartment parcel or a large commercial parcel. Therefore, the method
for spreading the improvement costs, which must be based on special and direct benefit, is on an
Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) basis. The EDU method uses the residential dwelling unit as the basic
unit and compares other uses to it, as follows:
• Residential parcels are assessed based on the number of dwelling units on each parcel, where
each residential dwelling unit equals one EDU
• Non-residential parcels have been converted into EDU'S, based on engineering judgment taking
into consideration the size of the parcel and the amount of frontage along the street. Every parcel
is assessed a minimum of one (1) EDU.
There are a total of 10,834 EDU's within the Assessment District.
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ASSESSMENT RATE CALCULATION
Based on a budget of $449,111, as shown in Part B of this report, the preliminary assessment rate for
FY 1999-2000 is calculated as follows:
$449,111 / 10,834 EDU's = $41.45 per EDU
The assessment for FY 1998-99 was $41.45 per EDU.
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PART E
PROPERTY OWNER LIST
April 20,1999
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A list of names and addresses of the owners of all parcels within this District is shown on the last
equalized Property Tax Roll of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles, which by reference is
hereby made a part of this report. This list is keyed to the Assessor's Parcel Numbers as shown on
the Assessment Roll on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach.
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PART F
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BOUNDARY
April 20,1999
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The boundaries of the District are coterminous with the boundaries of the City of Hermosa Beach. A
diagram showing the exterior boundaries of the District, the boundaries of any zones within the
District, and the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the District is on file in the
office of the City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach, and is incorporated herein by reference. The
lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel within the District are those lines and dimensions shown on
the maps of the Assessor of the County of Los Angeles for fiscal year 1999-2000. The Assessor's
maps and records are incorporated by reference herein and made part of this report.
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Honorable Mayor and Members
of the Hermosa Beach City Council April 27, 1999
April 4, 1999
Regular Meeting of
SUBJECT: HISTORIC RESOURCE NOMINATION OF BIJOU THEATER &
ADOPTION OF SECRETARY OF INTERIOR STANDARDS FOR
HISTORIC BUILDING REHABILITATION
Recommendation:
That the City Council adopt the attached Resolutions:
1. Nominating the Bijou Building for designation as a historic resource.
2. Approving the use of the Secretary of Interior Standards for Building Rehabilitation
in connection with the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance.
Background:
On October 20, 1998 the City Council adopted Historic Preservation Ordinance No. 98-1186
designating certain buildings candidates for historic designation including the Bijou Theater
Building. The Council subsequently directed staff to prepare an architectural resources survey of
the buildings identified in the Historic Preservation Ordinance and to review of the seismic
retrofit plans for the Bijou Building. The firm of Planning Consultants Research (PCR) was
retained to both conduct the survey and retrofit plan review. An Architectural Resources Survey
Report was delivered on January 7, 1999 indicating that the Bijou Building should be considered
for historic designation and on January 20, 1998 a Seismic Retrofit Plan Review and Assessment
Report was submitted for City Council consideration.
Analysis:
The report analyzes designation criteria under federal, State and local landmark programs in
order to determine significance. The City's Historic Preservation Ordinance adopted October
1998 defines a landmark as:
A. A resource exemplifying special cultural, social economic political, aesthetic, engineering or
architectural history
B. A resource identified with persons or events significant in local, state, or national history
C. A resource embodying distinctive characteristics of style, type, period, or method of
construction or a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship
D. A resource representative of notable work of a builder, designer or architect
E. A resource with unique location, singular physical characteristics, representing an established
and familiar visual feature or landmark of a neighborhood, community or the City.
The Report indicates that the Bijou Building appears eligible for listing in the National Register
based as a resource of significance and as a prime example of the Neo-classical style and also as
an example of the work of local architect Richard Douglas King. The Bijou Building is eligible
for listing in the. California Register by virtue of the statute automatically including buildings
determined eligible for National Register listing and by virtue that the building is identified
locally significant. The Bijou is eligible for designation as a City Landmark under Criterion
A,C, and D for its association with early social and economic history of Hermosa Beach as a
prime example of the Neo-classical architectural style and an example of the work of Hermosa
beach resident and southland architect Richard Douglas King.
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Both the interior and exterior of the Bijou Building contain "character defining features" which
should be preserved pursuant to Criterion C above. The survey notes that:
Both the exterior and some portions of the interior of the building retain enough historic
fabric to convey the building's historic significance and architectural value.
In addition, because of the notable work on the Bijou Theater architect within the City and
throughout the southland, Criterion C above is satisfied and because of the unique and prominent
location of the Bijou Building in the heart of the old downtown, the Bijou is an established and
long familiar visual downtown landmark in the community and the City thereby satisfying
Criterion E above. (The Architectural Resources Survey was previously reviewed in detail by
City Council.)
Secretary of Interior Standards
PCR has recommended that the City adopt the Secretary of Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation in order to establish a uniform standard for future review of historic resources in
the City and prior to issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the remainder of the Bijou
project. Initially developed to guide the appropriateness of proposed project work on federally
registered historic landmarks, the standards have also been adopted by state and local agencies in
carrying out historic preservation responsibilities and in evaluating rehabilitation proposals.
The Standards for Rehabilitation provide for standardized review to evaluate historic resources
and take into account the existing and future use of a structure based upon economic viability.
The standards are incorporated in the attached Resolution.
Environmental Review:
Section 15331 - Categorical Exemption for Projects Restoring or Rehabilitating Historical
Structures under CEQA guidelines provides that a seismic retrofit project such as proposed for
the Bijou Building is Categorically Exempt from environmental review if the work is consistent
with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties. Future
building rehabilitation associated with tenant improvements and issuance of a Certificate of
Appropriateness must involve environmental review for all nonexempt work.
Lit yak,
So : umen ld, Director
Community ) evelopment Department
Concur:
Stephen R. Bu
City Manager
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. nominating the Bijou Building a Historic Resource.
2. Resolution No. adopting Secretary of Interior Standards for Building Rehabilitation
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA TO NOMINATE THE BIJOU BUILDING AS A
HISTORIC LANDMARK
The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1. On April 27th 1999, the City Council conducted a public meeting to consider whether
to nominate the Bijou Building as a Historic Landmark, pursuant the provision of the City's Historic
Preservation Ordinance, and to consider the Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation of
historic buildings in connection with the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance.
Section 2. Based on the evidence received at the public meeting of the City Council determined
that the Bijou building meets the minimum eligibility requirements to be designated a landmark, and
contains both interior and exterior architectural features with sufficient historic characteristics to justify its
nomination as a landmark, pursuant to the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
Section 3. Based on the foregoing, the City Council hereby nominates the Bijou Building,
located at 1229 Hermosa Avenue to be a Historic Landmark pursuant to Section 17.53.070 of the
Historic Building Ordinance.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 27th day of April 1999
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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RESOLUTION NO. 99-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA TO INITIATE AMENDMENTS TO THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE TO INCORPORATE THE
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION
AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS.
The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1. On April 20th 1999, the City Council conducted a public meeting to consider the
Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation of historic buildings in connection with the City's
Historic Preservation Ordinance.
Section 2. The City Council determined that standards and review criteria are needed in
connection with the review and approval process of applications for Certificates of Appropriateness to
alter landmark buildings pursuant to the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance, and that the Secretary of
Interior Standards for Building Rehabilitation, listed as follows, should be considered for incorporation
into said Ordinance to serve that purpose (which should also include reference to the Secretary of
Interior's Technical Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings).
a) A property shall be used for its historic purpose or be placed in anew use that requires minimal
change to the defining characteristics of the building and its site and environment.
b) The historic character of a property shall be retained and preserved. The removal of historic materials
or alteration of features and spaces that characterize a property shall be avoided.
c) Each property shall be recognized as a physical record of its time, place, and use. Changes that create
a false sense of historical development, such as adding conjectural features or architectural elements
from other buildings, shall not be undertaken.
d) Most properties change over time; those changes that have acquired historic significance in their own
right shall be retained and preserved.
e) Distinctive features finishes, and construction techniques or examples of craftsmanship that
characterize a historic property shall be preserved.
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Deteriorated historic features shall be repaired rather than replaced. Where the severity of
deterioration requires replacement of a distinctive feature, the new feature shall match the old in
design, color, texture, and other visual qualities and, where possible, materials. Replacement of
missing features shall be substantiated by documentary, physical, or pictorial evidence.
Chemical treatment, such as sandblasting, that cause damage to historic materials shall not be used.
The surface cleaning of structures, if appropriate, shall be undertaken using the gentlest means
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h) Significant archeological resources affected by a project shall be protected and preserved. If such
resources must be disturbed, mitigation measures shall be undertaken.
i) New additions, exterior alterations, or related new construction shall not destroy historic materials
that characterize the property. The new work shall be differentiated from the old and shall be
compatible with the massing, size, scale, and architectural features to protect the historic integrity of
the property and its environment.
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New additions and adjacent or related new construction shall be undertaken in such a manner that if
removed in the future, the essential form and integrity of the historic property and its environment
would be unimpaired.
Section 4. Based on the foregoing, the City Council hereby initiates a text amendment to
establish standards for alteration and rehabilitation to historic building based on the standards of the
Secretary of the Interior, and to set this matter for public hearing.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 27h day of April 1999
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY
Honorable Mayor and Members of
the Hermosa Beach City Council
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April 9, 1999
Regular Meeting of
April 27, 1999
ADOPTION OF THE 1997 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE,
UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING
CONSERVATION, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, AND THE UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE, UNIFORM FIRE CODE, AND THE 1996 NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE.
Recommendation:
That the City Council waive further reading and adopt the attached Resolution and
Ordinance.
Background:
The adoption of the referenced codes will update the City's building regulations in
conformance with State law. As a general law city, Hermosa Beach is required to enforce
the codes adopted by the State, although amendments for administration and local
conditions can be made.
The State of California, Building Standards Commission has adopted the 1997 editions of
the various uniform codes along with the 1996 National Electrical Code creating a
deadline for local adoption of July 1, 1999. Every three years, the State adopts a new
edition of the uniform codes and it is incumbent upon local jurisdictions to adopt them
along with any current or proposed local amendments. Should the City not take any
action to adopt the 1997 codes (with amendments), the codes as adopted by the State
would be the governing regulations as of July 1, 1999. The three year code adoption
cycle is intended to maintain uniformity in construction and design requirements and to
assist architects, engineers and builders in adjusting to the code changes.
Analysis:
Detailed changes to the uniform codes from the 1994 editions are outlined in the 78 page
document entitled " Analysis of Revisions to the 1997 Uniform Codes" published by the
International Conference of Building Officials on file in the City Clerks office.
Some examples of the Uniform Building Code revisions include the following:
1. The fee schedule in the 1997 UBC (although not adopted by Hermosa Beach) has been
updated to reflect an increase in the CPI (Consumer Price Index).
2. Chapter 10 of the 1997 UBC has been completely revised as it relates to exiting from
structures. This change, although less technical and more editorial in nature, reflects
the three-part definition of "means of egress" now used by all model code groups.
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3. Chapter 11, the chapter dealing with accessibility to those physically challenged, has
been changed to bring residential accessibility provisions in line with HUD Fair Housing
Guidelines and presumably closer to federal (ADA) standards.
4. New rules governing the H (hazardous) Occupancies have been added including
storage of fireworks in H-2 and rules relative to electrical equipment in H-6
occupancies.
5. Language has been changed relative to permit exempted structures clarifying that
these structures need not comply with fire protection of exterior walls or opening
protection requirements.
6. Chapter 24 - Glass and Glazing has been altered to allow glass not supported on all
four edges to be used for interior applications in residential occupancies.
7. Chapter 16, "Structural Design Requirements" has been revised relative to design
requirements for seismic and lateral loads.
All current local amendments are those carried forward from previous model code
adoptions. They relate to administrative matters, fees and requirements for fire retardant
roofing and automatic fire -extinguishing systems. The only new local amendment is as
follows:
Section 3301 of the UBC would be amended so that not only permanent but temporary
cut or fill slopes could not exceed 50% (1 unit vertical in 2 units horizontal) without a
soils report and prior approval. This is necessary because of our predominately sandy soil.
Concur:
Sol Blume
Commu ty
eld, Director
evelopment Department
Steven : e
City M. ager
hirlie Swartz
Senior Building Inspecto
Pete Bonano
Fire Chief
Attachments:
1. Summary of Revisions to the H.B.M.C. Relating to Building Construction
2. Ordinance
Fb95/cd/ADOPTION
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SUMMARY OF REVISIONS TO THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
The Hermosa Beach Municipal Code has been renumbered since the adoption of the 1994
model codes thus requiring revisions to Building Code as it relates to specific section
numbers.
Throughout the Ordinance the title of "Director of Building and Safety" has been removed
and the title of "Community Development Director" added in its place. Other deletions in
the new ordinance simply delete obsolete references.
Chapter 15.04 Building Code
Section 15.04.010 deletes portions of UBC Appendix Chapters 3, 11, 13, 21, 23 and 31 as
they no longer apply or are superseded by State laws. (The UBC is written to be used as a
national code.)
Appendix Chapter 3 adopts the CABO (Council of American Building Officials)
One and Two Family Building Code which has not been adopted by the State of
California and would be redundant to the City. Chapter 3 also adopts regulations
for Group R Division IV occupancies which do not occur in Hermosa Beach.
Appendix Chapter 11 is the Accessibility chapter which is superseded by the
California State Accessibility Standards. These are the standards for removing
barriers encountered by the disabled community.
Appendix Chapter 13 is titled "Energy Conservation in New Building Construction"
and is superseded by the California Energy Standards.
Appendix Chapters 21 and 23 address construction in high wind conditions which
does not apply to Hermosa Beach.
Appendix Chapter 31 applies to construction within flood zones and construction
of membrane structures not found in Hermosa Beach.
Section 15.04.020 of the Code addresses rules governing the Board of Appeals and provides
the Board with the authority to hire outside consultants.
Section 15.04.030 adds Section 103.1 to the Code which makes violations of the code a
misdemeanor and punishable as set forth in Chapter 1.04.
Section 15.04.040 adds new language to the code which broadens valuation criteria. This
section further provides for quadrupling of permit fees when work is commenced before
permits are obtained. This section also revises the plan review fee to 80% of the building
permit fee and provides for additional plan review fee for deferred submittals.
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Section 15.04.050 renumbers and moves the previous chapter 71 entitled "Security" to
Appendix Chapter 10 to conform with numbering of the UBC.
Section 15.04.100 "Fire Extinguishing Systems" remains the same except that numbering
and occupancy designations have changed to conform to the UBC.
Chapter 15.08 Housing Code
No changes are proposed in adoption of the 1997 Housing Code or the City's Housing Code
other then changes in section numbers and minor items previously explained.
Chapter 15.24 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code
Section 15.24.010 adopts the 1997 Uniform Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code.
Section 15.24.015 adds the contents of the City's Unreinforced Masonry Ordinance to
Section 102.2.1, the "Scope" of the Abatement code.
Section 15.24.040 adds Condition 19 to the definitions of dangerous buildings which
identifies unreinforced masonry buildings as dangerous if unabated.
Chapter 15.12 Mechanical Code
No changes are proposed in adoption of the 1997 Mechanical Code or the City's Mechanical
Code other than changes in section numbers and titles.
Article V Reserved
Chapter 15.40 Numbering Buildings and Chapter 15.40
Report of Residential Building Records
Chapters 15.40 and 15.44 remain in the Municipal Code unchanged except for some changes
in section numbers.
Chapter 11
Electrical Code and Appliances
Section 15.32 has been added to the Electrical Code which is now the "Underground
Wiring" section moved from (previous) Article VI of the Building Code. No other changes
have occurred other than section number changes.
Chapter 24
Plumbing Code
No changes are proposed to the City Plumbing Code other than section number and title
changes.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE 1997
EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE ALONG WITH THE
RELATED PUBLICATIONS BE ADOPTED.
WHEREAS, the Board of Appeals did on November 16, 1998 meet to examine the 1997
editions of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Building Code Standards, Uniform
Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Abatement
of Dangerous Buildings Code and the 1996 National Electrical Code; and
WHEREAS, the Board did on November 16, 1998 conduct a public hearing to consider
testimony from the public relative to adoption of these codes;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Appeals finds and does
hereby recommend to the City Council that the above listed codes be adopted at the
December 8, 1998 City Council meeting.
The forgoing resolution was adopted by the Board of Appeals of the City of Hermosa
Beach at a regular meeting held on November 16, 1998 by the following vote.
AYES: Comms. Ludwig, Lininger, Peha
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Comm. Murry and Chmn. Garrett
Certification
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, B.A. 254 was adopted by the Board of
Appeals of the City of Hermosa Beach at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of
November, 1998.
DATE DAVID GARRETT, CHAIRMAN
SOL BLUMENFELD, SECRETARY
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RESOLUTION No.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS
TO THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM FIRE CODE, UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO.
ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC,
GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS.
A. Recitals,
(i) California Health and Safety Code Section 17922 requires all cities to adopt,
as the City Building Standards Code, the State Building Standards Code adopted pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 4 of Part 2.5 of Division 13 of the California Health and Safety Cods.
(ii) Section 17958.5 of the California Health and Safety Code provides, in
pertinent part, as follows:
"....a city or county may make such changes or modifications in the
requirements contained in the provisions published in the State Building Standards
Code and the other regulations adopted pursuant to Section 17922 as it determines,
pursuant to the provisions of section 17958.7, are reasonably necessary because of
local climatic, geological or topographical conditions."
(iii) Prior to making the modification permitted under Section 17958.5 of the
California Health and Safety Codes, this Council is required to make an express finding that such
modifications or changes are reasonably necessary.
(iv) This Council desires to amend the provisions of sections 103, 105, 107, 110,
310.7, 310.10, 904, Table 9-A, 1503, 2409, and Appendix Chapter 10 of the "Uniform Building
Code", 1997 Edition.
(V) This Council desires to amend the provisions of sections 103, 1003, Table
1004-A, 4712, 4713, 4714, 7701, 7904, 8204, Appendix IIIA and IIIB of the Uniform Fire Code,
1997 Edition.
(vi) This Council desires to amend the provisions of Section 102.2.7, 103.4,
411.1, 701.1.2.1 and 722 of the "Uniform Plumbing Code", 1997 Edition.
(vii) This Council desires to amend the provisions of Sections 304, 230.4, 11-4
of the National Electrical Code", 1996 Edition (Including Administrative Code Provisions)
(viii) This Council desires to amend the provisions of Sections 203, 204 and 205
of the "Uniform. Housing Code", 1997 Edition.
(ix) This Council desires to amend the provisions of Sections 110 and 115 of the
"Uniform Mechanical Code", 1997 Edition.
(x) All legal prerequisites. to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
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B. Resolution
NOW, THEREFORE, be it found, determined and resolved as follows:
1. In all respects as sat forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution.
2. This Council does hereby expressly find and determine that the amendments set
forth in ordinance No. , amending the "Uniform Building Code" and related publications, 1997
Editions, and the 1993 National Electrical Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geological or topographic conditions. This express finding is supported and based upon the
following more specific findings and determinations:
a. Located throughout the City of Hermosa Beach, as well as in the
surrounding cities, are numerous concentrations of structures.
b The City of Hermosa Beach, as well as the surrounding cities, is located in
an area climatically classified as "arid" and prone to winds of high velocity. Moreover, due to the
arid nature of the area, the weather during the windy period tends to be very warm and dry. The
dry weather conditions are very hazardous to the surrounding highly populated areas in as far as
flame spread is concerned.
c. Because of the above-described climatic and meteorological conditions, the
City of Hermosa Beach and the surrounding cities have historically suffered from occasional
structural fires. These have often been difficult to control due to the dry winds carrying sparks and
cinders to surrounding structures.
d. The City of Hermosa Beach is located in a seismically active area and is in
close proximity to earthquake fault zones, and it is reasonably foreseeable that an earthquake would
render the City of Hermosa Beach particularly vulnerable to devastation.
e. Because of the above-described geological conditions within the city the City
of Hermosa Beach, in the event of an earthquake, may be unable to dispatch an adequate number of
fire personnel and apparatus to suppress fires and conduct rescue operations. moreover, the
conditions within Hermosa Beach likewise occur in surrounding communities, hereby rendering
mutual aid assistance problematic, at best.
f. Furthermore, as found in paragraph 2.b. of the above Resolution, climatic
conditions within the community render it extremely likely that, in the event of high winds. and
earthquake occurring, the City Fire Department would be unable to suppress numerous fires
occurring throughout the community.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this th day of , 1999.
PRESIDENT of the City Council and MAYOR of the City
of Hermosa Beach , California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM
City Clerk City Attorney
I, Elaine Doerfling, City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was passed, adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Hermosa Beach held on the day of 1999, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
AB SENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
AB STAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach
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ORDINANCE NO. 99 -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 15 OF THE CITY CODE AS IT RELATES TO BUILDING, ELECTRICAL
AND PLUMBING REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM BUILDING
CODE, 1997 EDITION", AND THE APPENDICES THERETO; THE "UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE, 1997 EDITION", AND THE APPENDIX THERETO; THE
"UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1997 EDITION", "UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1997
EDITION", "UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION, 1997 EDITION",
PROMULGATED AND PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF
BUILDING OFFICIALS AND THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1997 EDITION",
AND THE APPENDICES THERETO, PROMULGATED AND PUBLISHED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS
AND THE "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1996 EDITION" (INCLUDING
UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PROVISIONS) AND THE APPENDICES
THERETO, PROMULGATED AND PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION.
WHEREAS, the 1997 editions of the Uniform Codes have been adopted by the State of
California Building Standards Commission, with amendments, to represent the construction
regulations for all structures within California; and
WHEREAS, local amendments may be made to those Codes to address local needs; and
WHEREAS, the justification for local amendments is set forth in Resolution No.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapters 7, 11 and 21 Title 15 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal
Code be amended to read as follows:
Chapter -4 Title 15
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Sec.44 15.04.010 Adoption of Uniform Building Code.
Except as hereafter provided, the "Uniform Building Code, 1991 1997 Edition" including
appendices, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, one (1) copy of which
is on file in the office of the City Clerk for public record and inspection, is hereby adopted by
reference and made a part of this article as though set forth in this article in full, subject, however,
to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth in this article and by the State of California,
Building Standards Commission and said codes shall comprise the building code for the City of
Hermosa Beach.
In the event of any conflict between a provision of the Uniform Building Code and a
provision applicable to cities of the California Building Code as contained in Part 2 of Title 24 of
the California Code of Regulations, the provision of the California Building Code shall prevail.
Whenever the word "jurisdiction" appears in said codes, it shall mean and refer to the City
of Hermosa Beach.
Whenever the term "building official " appears in said building code it shall mean and refer
to the Director of the Community Development Department of the City of Hermosa Beach.
Sec. 7 1.1 15.04.020. Board of Appeals.
Section 105 of said building code is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 105.
105.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations
made by the Director of the Community Development Department relative to the application and
interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of
five (5) members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to
building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Director of the
Community Development Department shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as secretary to
said board but shall have no vote upon any matter before the board. The Board of Appeals shall be
appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules
procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the
appellant with a duplicate copy to the Director of the Community Development Department.
105.2 Limitations of authority. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relative to
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interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the board be empowered to
waive requirements of this code.
105.3 Quorum meetings. Three (3) members of said board shall constitute a quorum. The
board shall elect one of its members to act as chairman.
Not less than three (3) days prior to a meeting of said board, written notice shall be given to
each member personally, or by registered mail, provided, however, that any meeting of said board
shall be legal for any purpose if the written consent of all members of said board to such meeting is
executed and filed in the records of such board.
Such board shall have the right, subject to such limits as the Council may prescribe by
resolution, to employ at the cost and expense of said city such practicing architects, competent
builders, attorneys and structural engineers as said board in its discretion may deem reasonable and
necessary to assist in its investigation and in making its findings and decisions.
Sec. 7 1.2. 15.04.030 Violations.
Section 103 of said building code is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 103.
103. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge,
alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any
building or structure or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code.
103.1 Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter or said building code shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as set forth in Chapter 1, Section 1 7
Sections 1.04.010 through 1.12.010 of the Hermosa Beach City Code.
Sec. 7 1.3. 15.04.040 Fees.
Section 107 of said building code is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 107.
107.1 General Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section.
107.2 Permit fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the latest resolution
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adopted by the City Council. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions
of this code shall be made by the Director of the Community Development Department. The value
to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value of
all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work , painting, roofing,
electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire -extinguishing systems and other
permanent equipment. Where work for which a permit is required by this code is started or
proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit, the fees above specified shall be quadrupled, but the
payment of such quadrupled fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the
requirements of this code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed
herein.
107.3 Plan review fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by
subsection 107.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications
for review. Said plan review fee shall be eighty (80) percent of the building permit fee.
The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees
specified in section 107.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.
Where plans are incomplete or changed or involve deferred submittals so as to require
additional plan review. an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate indicated in the
executive order.
107.4 Expiration of plan review. Applications for which no permit is issued within one
hundred eighty (180) days following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and
other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the
Director of the Community Development Department. The Director of the Community
Development Department may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not
exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days upon request by the applicant showing that circumstances
beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall
be extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after -expiration, the
applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
107.6 Fee refunds.
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refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
(2) The Director of the Community Development Department may authorize the
refunding of not more than eighty (80) percent of the permit fee paid when no work has
been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
(3) The Director of the Community Development Department may authorize the
refunding of not more than eighty (80) percent of the plan review fee paid when an
application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled
before any plan reviewing is done.
The Director of the Community Development Department shall not authorize the
refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later
than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of fee payment.
Sec. 7 1.4. 15.04.050 Security.
Said building code is hereby amended by adding thereto a new chapter, designated as
"Appendix Chapter 10, Security," to read as follows:
APPENDIX CHAPTER 10. SECURITY.
Section 1001. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to set forth minimum standards of
construction for resistance to unlawful entry.
Section 1002. Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to Group A, B, E, F, H; I,
M, R, S and U Occupancies.
Exception. The requirements shall not apply to Group U Occupancies having no openings
to an attached building or which are completely detached.
Section 1003. Limitations. No provisions of this chapter shall require or be construed to
require locking devices on exit doors contrary to the requirements specified in Chapter 10.
Section 1004. Alternate Security Provisions. The provisions of this chapter are not
intended to prevent the use of any device or method of construction not specifically prescribed by
this code when such alternate provides equivalent security based upon a recommendation of the
Chief of Police.
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Section 1005. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms are defined as
follows:
Cylinder guard is a hardened ring surrounding the exposed portion of the lock cylinder or
other device which is so fastened as to protect the cylinder from wrenching, prying, cutting or
pulling by attack tools.
Deadlocking latch is a latch in which the latch bolt is positively held in the projected
position by a guard bolt, plunger or auxiliary mechanism.
Deadbolt is a bolt which has no automatic spring action and which is operated by a key
cylinder, thumb turn or lever, and is positively held fast when in the projected position.
Latch is a device for automatically retaining the door in a closed position upon its closing.
Section 1006. Tests -Sliding Glass Doors. Panels shall be closed and locked. Tests shall
be performed in the following order:
1006.1 Test A: With the panels in the normal position, a concentrated load of three
hundred (300) pounds shall be applied separately to each vertical pull stile incorporating a
locking device at a point on the stile within six (6) inches of the locking device, in the
direction parallel to the plane of glass that would tend to open the door.
1006.2 Test B: Repeat Test A while simultaneously adding a concentrated load of
one hundred fifty (150) pounds to the same area of the same stile in a direction
perpendicular to the plane of glass toward the interior side of the door.
1006.3 Test C: Repeat Test B with the 150 -pound force in the reversed direction
towards the exterior side of the door.
1006.4 Tests D, E and F. Repeat Tests A, B and C with the movable panel lifted
upwards to its full limit within the confines of the door frame.
Section 1007. Tests -Sliding Glass Windows. Sash shall be closed and locked. Tests shall
be performed in the following order:
1007.1 Test A: With the sliding sash in the normal position, a concentrated load of
one hundred fifty (150) pounds shall be applied separately to each sash member
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locking device, in the direction parallel to the plane, of glass that would tend to open the
window, its full limit within the confines of the door frame.
1007.2 Test B: Repeat Test A while simultaneously adding a concentrated load of
seventy -rive (75) pounds to the same area of the same sash member in the direction
perpendicular to the plane of glass toward the interior side of the window. its full limit
within the confines of the door frame.
1007.3 Test C: Repeat Test B with the 75 -pound force in the reversed direction
towards the exterior side of the window. its full limit within the confines of the door frame.
1007.4 Tests D, E and F. Repeat Tests A, B and C with the movable sash lifted
upwards to its full limit within the confines of the window frame.
Section 1008. Doors -Generally. A door forming a part of the enclosure of a dwelling unit
or of an area occupied by one tenant of a building shall be constructed, installed and secured as set
forth in sections 1009, 1010, 1011 and 1012, when such door is directly reachable or capable of
being reached from a street, highway, yard, court, passageway, corridor, balcony, patio,
breezeway, private garage, portion of the building which is available for use by the public or other
tenants, or similar area. A door enclosing a private garage with an interior opening leading directly
to a dwelling unit shall also comply with said sections 1009, 1010, 1011 and 1012.
Section 1009. Doors -Swinging.
1009.1 Swinging wooden doors, openable from the inside without the use of a key,
and which are either of hollow core construction or less than one and three-eighths (1-
3/8)inches in thickness, shall be covered on the inside face with 16 -gauge sheet metal
attached with screws at least six-inch maximum centers around the perimeter or equivalent.
Lights in doors shall be as set forth in sections 1014 and 1015.
1009.2 A single swinging door, the active leaf of a pair of doors, and the bottom
leaf of Dutch doors shall be equipped with a deadbolt and a deadlocking latch. The
deadbolt and latch may be activated by one lock or by individual locks. Deadbolts shall
contain hardened inserts, or equivalent, so as to repel cutting tool attack. The lock or locks
shall be key -operated from the exterior side of the door and engaged or disengaged from
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the interior side of the door by a device not requiring a key or special knowledge or effort.
Exceptions:
(1) Locks may be key, or otherwise, operated from the inside when not
prohibited by Chapter 10 or other laws and regulations.
(2) A swinging door of width greater than five (5) feet may be secured as set
forth in section 1011. A straight deadbolt shall have a minimum throw of one inch
and the embedment shall be not less than five-eighths inch into the holding device
receiving the projected bolt. A hook shape or expending lug deadbolt shall have a
minimum throw of three-quarters inch. All deadbolts of locks which automatically
activate two (2) or more deadbolts shall embed at least one-half inch, but need not
exceed three-quarters inch, into the holding devices receiving the projected bolts.
1009.3 The inactive leaf of a pair of doors and the upper leaf of Dutch doors shall
be equipped with a deadbolt or deadbolts as set forth in subsection 1009.2.
Exceptions:
(1) The bolt or bolts need not be key -operated, but shall not be otherwise
activated, from the exterior side of the door.
(2) The bolt or bolts may be engaged or disengaged automatically with the
deadbolt or by another device on the active leaf or lower leaf.
(3) Manually operated hardened bolts at the top and bottom of the leaf and
which embed a minimum of one-half inch into the device receiving the projected
bolt -may be used when not prohibited by Chapter 10 or other laws and regulations.
1009.4 Door stops on wooden jambs for in -swinging doors shall be of one piece
construction with the jamb or joined by a rabbet.
1009.5 Nonremovable pins shall be used in pin -type hinges which are accessible
from the outside when the door is closed.
1009.6 Cylinder guards shall be installed on all mortise or rim -type cylinder locks
installed in hollow metal doors whenever the cylinder projects beyond the face of the door
or is otherwise accessible to gripping tools.
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Section 1010. Doors --Sliding Glass. Sliding glass doors shall be equipped with locking
devices and shall be so installed that, when subjected to tests specified in section 1006, remain
intact and engaged. Movable panels shall not be rendered easily openable or removable from the
frame during or after the tests. Cylinder guards shall be installed on all mortise or rim -type cylinder
locks installed in hollow metal doors whenever the cylinder projects beyond the face of the door or
is otherwise accessible to gripping tools.
Section 1011. Doors --Overhead and Sliding. Metal or wooden overhead and sliding doors
shall be secured with a cylinder lock, padlock with a hardened steel shackle, metal slide bar, bolt or
equivalent when not otherwise locked by electrical power operation.
Section 1012. Doors --Metal Accordion Grate or Grille Type. Metal accordion grate or
grille -type doors shall be equipped with metal guides at top and bottom, and a cylinder lock or
padlock and hardened steel shackle shall be provided. Cylinder guards shall be installed on all
mortise or rim -type cylinder locks installed in hollow metal doors whenever the cylinder projects
beyond the face of the door or is otherwise accessible to gripping tools.
Section 1013. Lights --In General. A window, skylight or other light forming a part of the
enclosure of a dwelling unit or of an area occupied by one tenant of a building shall be constructed,
installed and secured as set forth in sections 1014 and 1015, when the bottom of such window,
skylight or light is not more than sixteen (16) feet above the grade of a street, highway, yard, court,
passageway, corridor, balcony, patio, breezeway, private garage, portion of the building which is
available for use by the public or oiher tenants, or similar area. A window enclosing a private
garage with an interior opening leading directly to a dwelling unit shall also comply with said
sections 1014 and 1015.
Section 1014. Lights --Material. Lights within forty (40) inches of a required locking
device on a door when in the closed and locked position and openable from the inside without the
use of a key, and lights with a least dimension greater than six (6) inches but less than forty-eight
(48) inches in B or M Occupancies, shall be fully tempered glass, approved burglary -resistant
material, or guarded by metal bars, screens or grilles in an approved manner.
Section 1015. Lights -Locking Devices.
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subjected to the tests specified in Section 1007, remain intact and engaged. Movable panels
shall not be rendered easily openable or removable from the frame during or after the tests.
1015.2 Other openable windows shall be provided with substantial locking devices
which render the building as secure as the devices required by this section. In Group B or
M Occupancies, such devices shall be a glide bar, bolt, crossbar and/or padlock with
hardened steel shackle.
1015.3 Special: Louvered windows, except those above the first story, in Group R
Occupancies which cannot be reached without a ladder shall be of material or guarded as
specified in Section 1014 and individual panes shall be securely fastened by mechanical
fasteners requiring a tool for removal and not accessible from the outside when the window
is in the closed position.
Section 1016. Other Openings --in General. Openings, other than doors or lights, which
form a part of the enclosure, or portion thereof, housing a single occupant and the bottom of which
is not more than sixteen (16) feet above the grade of a street, highway, yard, court, passageway,
corridor, balcony, patio, breezeway, or similar area, or from a private garage, or from a portion of
the building which is occupied, used or available for use by the public or other tenants, or an
opening enclosing a private garage attached to a dwelling unit, shall be constructed, installed and
secured as set forth in Section 1017.
Section 1017. Hatchways, Scuttles and Similar Openings.
1017.1 Wooden hatchways less than one and three-quarters (1-3/4) of an inch
thick solid wood shall be covered on the inside with 16 -gauge sheet metal attached with
screws at six-inch maximum centers around perimeter.
1017.2 The hatchway shall be secured from the inside with a slide bar, slide bolts
and/or padlock with a hardened steel shackle.
1017.3 Outside pin -type hinges shall be provided with nonremovable pins.
1017.4 Other openings exceeding ninety-six (96) square inches with a least
dimension exceeding eight (8) inches shall be secured by metal bars, screens or grilles in an
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Section 1018. Garages --Subterranean and Other Type Parking Garages. Subterranean or
other types of parking garages serving apartments with a common entrance and/or exit shall
provide for an automatic mechanical security system (gate or door) for each entrance and/or exit.
Incorporated into such security system shall be a means to open the gates and/or doors from both
the outside and inside as follows:
1018.1 From the outside, the gates and/or doors shall be operable by key, card key
or electronic device approved by the Building Official.
1018.2 From the inside, the gates and/or doors shall be hand -operable by a
conspicuously placed pull cord or other type obvious activator.
The materials and method of construction of the gates and/or doors may be wood,
metal or other material approved by the Building Official. All mechanical security systems
shall be subject to the review and approval of the Fire Department prior to installation.
Sec. 7 1.5.15.04.060 Minimum dwelling unit size.
SECTION 310.7.1.
Section 310.7.1. Minimum Dwelling Unit Size.
310.7.1.1 Multifamily dwellings. All multifamily dwelling units, including duplexes
and garage apartments, in the City shall have at least the following gross floor areas,
exclusive of porches, garages, balconies, or other such accessory structures or architectural
features:
(1) One bedroom or less: Six hundred (600) square feet.
(2) Two bedrooms: Nine hundred (900) square feet.
(3) Three bedrooms: Twelve hundred (1200) square feet.
(4) Three bedrooms and den, or four bedrooms: Fifteen hundred (1500) square
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other such accessory structures or architectural features:
(1) Two bedrooms or less: One thousand (1000) square feet.
(2) Three bedrooms, or two bedrooms and den: Thirteen hundred (1300) square
feet.
(3) Four bedrooms, or three bedrooms and den: Sixteen hundred (1600) square
feet.
(4) More than four bedrooms: Nineteen hundred (1900) square feet.
310.7.1.3 Minimum hotel -motel unit size. All hotels, motels or any structure
which is intended for occupancy by transients shall have rooms with a minimum unit size of
at least two hundred (200) square feet, exclusive of bathrooms.
Sec. 7 1.6 15.04.070 Protection of Private Property During Construction.
SECTION 110.
Section 110. Protection of Adjacent Property During Construction.
110.1 Any person, firm or corporation performing any type of construction work
within the city shall protect the structures and properties adjacent to and within the area of
said construction work.
110.2 The Director of the Community Development Department shall have the
authority to stop the construction work at any time that in his opinion said construction
work is causing, or is about to cause, damage to the adjacent properties. Said work shall
not recommence until the time that the necessary corrections have been made, so that no
further damage will occur to the adjacent property, and written approval is obtained from
the Director of the Community Development Department that said work can recommence.
110.3 During construction work, if there is damage caused to adjacent properties,
the Building Division shall withhold final inspection of said work until the damage to the
adjoining property is repaired. If there is a dispute between the owner of the damaged
property and the party alleged to have caused said damage, the issue of who caused the
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courts. During the interim, while the matter is being resolved, the contractor or owner of
the construction work may receive final inspection from the Building Division, providing a
bond is posted with the City in an amount which the Director of the Community
Development Department reasonably anticipates as necessary to pay for the cost of repair
or damage.
110.4 The bond shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney and held by the
City until the dispute is resolved between the parties or by a court of competent jurisdiction.
In the event that the aggrieved party does not submit proof to the city that an action has in
fact been filed within six (6) months after the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, then
the City shall, unless good cause is shown, release the bond.
110.5 Prior to the commencement of any sandblasting activities, the owner or
contractor shall provide written notice to the property owners and occupants located within
one hundred (100) feet of the sandblasting site that sandblasting will occur. Said notice
shall be provided to the affected property owners and occupants at least forty-eight (48)
hours prior to any sandblasting taking place. The notice shall contain the following
information:
(1) Address where sandblasting will occur;
(2) Date(s) and approximate times sandblasting will occur;
(3) Name, address, telephone number and state license number of contractor;
(4) Name, address and telephone number of the owner of the structure which is being
sandblasted.
7 1.9. 15.04.080 Roof Covering Requirements.
Section 1503 of said building code is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 1503.
The roof covering on any structure regulated by this code shall be as specified in Table No.
15-A and as classified in Section 1504, except that the minimum roof -covering assembly shall be a
class "B" roofing assembly.
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and covering which is assigned a roof -covering classification.
Sec. 7 1.10. 15.04.090 Skylights.
Section 2409.4 of said building code is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 2409.4
All skylight frames shall be constructed of noncombustible materials. Skylights, the glazing
of which is set at an angle of less than forty-five (45) degrees from the horizontal, shall be mounted
at least four (4) inches above the plane of the roof on a curb constructed as required for the type of
construction.
Sec. 7 1.11. 15.04.100 Fire extinguishing systems.
Section 904 of said building code is hereby amended to read as follows:
904.2.3.1 Group A Occupancies. 1. Drinking establishments. An automatic
sprinkler system shall be installed in rooms used by the occupants for the consumption of
alcoholic beverages and unseparated accessory uses where the total area of such
unseparated rooms and assembly uses exceeds three thousand five hundred (3,500) square
feet. For uses to be considered as separated, the separation shall not be less than as
required for a one-hour occupancy separation. The area of other uses shall be included
unless separated by at least a one-hour separation.
904.2.3.2 Exhibition and display rooms. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed in Group A Occupancies which have more than three thousand five hundred
(3,500) square feet of floor area which can be used for exhibition or display purposes.
104.2.3.3 Group M Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
in retail sales rooms classed as Group M Occupancies where the floor area exceeds three
thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet on any floor or five thousand (5,000) square feet
on all floors or in Group M retail sales occupancies more than one story in height. The
area of mezzanines shall be included in determining the areas where sprinklers are required.
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904.2.8 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout every apartment house three (3) or more stories in height or where the
floor area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet; and every hotel three (3) or more
stories in height or where the floor area exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet.
Residential or quick -response standard sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and
guest room portions of the building.
Table No. 9-A, Standpipe requirements of said building code is hereby amended to
substitute the term "three (3) stories" wherever the term "four (4) stories" appears in said table.
Sec. 7 1.12. 15.04.110 Fire alarm systems.
The first paragraph of Section 310.10 shall be amended to read as follows:
SECTION 310.10.
310.10 A manual and automatic approved fire alarm system shall be installed in
apartment houses that are three (3) or more stories in height or contain sixteen (16) or more
dwelling units and in hotels three (3) or more stories in height or containing twenty (20) or
more guest rooms, in accordance with the fire code. For the purposes of this section, lofts
or mezzanines shall be considered as stories.
ARTICLE-11.CHAPTER 15.08 HOUSING CODE
Sec. -7-2: 15.08.010 Adoption of Uniform Housing Code.
Except as hereinafter provided that certain code designated as the "Uniform
Housing Code, 1994 1997 Edition," published by the International Conference of Building
Officials, one copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk for public record and
inspection, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part ofthis article as though set forth
in this article in full, subject, however, to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth
in this article, and said code shall be known as the Housing Code of this City.
In the event of any conflict between a provision of the Uniform Housing Code and a
provision applicable to cities of the California Housing Code as contained in Part 1 of Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations, the provision of the California Housing Code
shall prevail.
Whenever the term "jurisdiction" appears in said code it shall mean and refer to the
City of Hermosa Beach. Whenever the term "Building Official" appears in said code, it
shall mean and refer to the Director of Community Development of the City of Hermosa
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Sec. 7 2.1. 15.08.020 Housing Advisory and Appeals Board.
Section 203 of the housing code is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 203.
203. In order to provide for the final interpretation and application of the
provisions of this code, including requirements governing alterations, additions and repair
of structures intended for human habitation and buildings and structures accessory thereto,
and in order to hear appeals from the local application of any rule or regulation adopted by
the State Housing and Community Development Commission there is hereby established a
Housing Advisory and Appeals Board. Said board shall be the same Board of Appeals as
specified in section 105 of the Uniform Building Code as amended by section 7 1.1
15.04.020 of this Code.
Appeals to the board shall be processed in accordance with the provisions contained
in section 1201 of said code.
Copies of said section shall be made freely accessible to the public by the Director of
the Community Development Department.
If the board determines after a hearing that because of local conditions or factors it
is not reasonable for a rule or regulation of the State Housing and Community Development
Commission to be applied in the City of Hermosa Beach, the rule or regulation shall have
no application within this city and a copy of the determination of said board, together with a
report of the local conditions upon which the determination is based, shall be filed with the
State Department of Housing and Community Development.
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Sec. 7 2.2. 15.08.030 Violations.
Section 204 of said housing code is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 204.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter or said housing code shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as set forth in Chapter 1, section 1 7
Sections 1.04.010 through 1.12.010 of the Hermosa Beach City Code.
Sec. 7 2.3. 15.08.040 Removal of Housing Advisory Appeals Board Members Prior to
Expiration of Term.
Sec. 205 Any member of the board may be removed prior to the expiration of his or her term by
the affirmative vote of four (4) of the five (5) councilmembers; provided, however, that no
member of the board may be so removed during the first ninety (90) days following any
municipal election at which a member of the city council is elected.
ARTIGLE-IIV. CHAPTER 15.12 MECHANICAL CODE
Sec. -7-4. 15.12.010 Adoption of Uniform Mechanical Code.
Except as hereafter provided, that certain code designated as the "Uniform Mechanical
Code, --9941997 Edition," including "Appendices A, B and C" contained therein, published by The
International Conference of Building Officials, one copy of which is on file in the office of the City
Clerk for public record and inspection, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this
article as though set forth in this article in full, subject, however, to the amendments, additions and
deletions set forth in this article and by the State of California Building Standards Commission and
said code shall be known as the mechanical code of the City of Hermosa Beach.
In the event of any conflict between a provision of the Uniform Mechanical Code and a
provision applicable to cities of the California Mechanical Code as contained in Part 4 of Title 24 of
the California Code of Regulations, the provision of the California Mechanical Code shall prevail.
Whenever the term "jurisdiction" appears in said code it shall mean and refer to the City of
Hermosa Beach.
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Whenever the term "Building Official" appears in said code it shall mean and refer to the
Director of Community Development of the City of Hermosa Beach.
Sec. 7 4.1.15.12.020 Board of Appeals.
Section 110 of said mechanical code is hereby amended to read as follows:'
SECTION 110.
110.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or
determinations made by the Director of the Community Development Department relative
to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a
Board of Appeals consisting of members who are qualified by experience and training to
pass upon matters pertaining to mechanical design, construction and maintenance and
public health aspects of mechanical systems and who are not employees of the jurisdiction.
Said board shall be the same Board of Appeals specified in section 105 of the Uniform
Building Code as amended by section 7 1.1.15.04.020 of this Code.
The Director of the Community Development Department shall be an ex officio member
and shall act as secretary to said board but shall have no vote upon any matter before the board.
The board of appeals shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure.
The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions
and findings in writing to the appellant, with a duplicate copy to the Director of the Community
Development Department.
110.2 Limitations of authority. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relative to
interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the board be empowered to
waive requirements of this code.
Sec. 7 4.3. 15.12.030 Mechanical Permit Fees.
Sections 115.2 and 115.3 of said mechanical code are hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 115.
115.2 Permit fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the latest
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115.3 Plan review fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted
pursuant to Section 113.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans
and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be equal to fifty (50) per cent of
the mechanical permit fee.
Chapter 24-15.16
PLUMBING CODE
Sec. 24 1. 15.16.010 Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code.
Except as hereafter provided, that certain code entitled "Uniform Plumbing Code, -1-994
1997 Edition," including appendices and the Installation Standards contained therein, promulgated
and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, one copy of
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk for public record and inspection, is hereby adopted by
reference and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in this chapter in full, subject, how-
ever, to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth in this chapter and by the State of
California Building Standards Commission and said code shall be known as the Plumbing Code of
the City of Hermosa Beach.
In the event of any conflict between a provision of the Uniform Plumbing Code and
provision applicable to cities of the California Plumbing Code as contained in Part 5 of Title 24 of
the California Code of Regulations, the provision of the California Plumbing Code shall prevail.
Wherever the term "jurisdiction" appears in said code it shall mean and refer to the City of
Hermosa Beach.
Wherever the term "building official" or "administrative authority" appears in said code it
shall mean and refer to the Community Development Director of the City of Hermosa Beach.
Sec. 24 2.4. 15.16.020 Fees.
The schedule of fees contained in section 103.4 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is hereby
deleted and the schedule of fees adopted by latest resolution of the City Council hereby substituted
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Sec. 24 2.5. 15.16.030 Board of Appeals.
Section 102.2.7 is hereby added to said plumbing code to read as follows:
Section 102.2.7. Board of Appeals
102.2.7.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or
determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretations
of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals consisting of members
who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to plumbing
design, construction and maintenance and public health aspects of plumbing systems and
who are not employees of the jurisdiction. Said board shall be the same Board of Appeals
specified in section 105 of the Uniform Building Code as amended by section 7 1.1.
15.04.020 of this Code.
The Building Official shall be an ex officio member and shall act as secretary to said board
but shall have no vote upon any matter before the board. The board of appeals shall be appointed
by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of
procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the
appellant, with a duplicate copy to the Building Official.
102.2.7.2 Limitations of authority. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relative
to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the board be empowered to
waive requirements of this code.
Sec. 24 2.7. 15.16.040 Nonmetallic Drainage Piping.
Section 701 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is hereby amended by adding the following
subsection:
Section 701.1.2.1. Nonmetallic drainage piping shall not carry effluent from one
tenancy through another tenancy or through a wall common with another tenancy.
Exception: The nonmetallic drainage piping is isolated from the through -tenancy
by laminated gypsum boards at least one and one-half (1 1/2) inches in total thickness, or by
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Sec. 24 2.8. 15.16.050 Installation of Garbage Grinders.
Section 411 of said plumbing code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 411.1. Installation of garbage grinders. In new buildings and all buildings
remodeled or altered which are designed, equipped and used for residential purposes or for
the storing or sheltering of food or foodstuffs for human consumption, including fruits,
vegetables and meats, which are to be sold with at retail at stores, clubs, hotels, restaurants,
schools or other food establishments or at wholesale, or which are prepared at food
manufacturing or processing plants, including slaughterhouses, and all buildings where
foods for human consumption are prepared, sold, handled, stored or served in any manner
whatsoever, shall be equipped with an approved type of garbage grinder, properly
connected to the kitchen sink or sewer drain, which grinder and connections shall be of
sufficient size to grind all garbage and food processing wastes produced in such building,
and shall be suitability located so as to discharge such ground material by flushing it with
water through the drain pipes into the sewer; provided, however, that if in operating any
business as hereinabove described, packaged or canned goods are not opened on the
premises, a garbage grinder for such canned or packaged food shall not be required;
provided, further, that in all new buildings designed, constructed or used for single or
multiple family use, and buildings remodeled or altered for single or multiple use, an
approved garage grinder shall be properly connected to the kitchen sink or sewer drain of
each residential unit of such building. Each kitchen sink drain opening shall be so located
and of sufficient size to accommodate a garbage grinder for the disposal of kitchen wastes.
If no changes in kitchen plumbing drainage are made in single or multiple family dwellings
in the process of remodeling or alterations, a garbage disposal will not be required.
Sec. 24 2.9. 15.16.060 Abandoned Sewers and Sewage Disposal Facilities.
Section 722 of said plumbing code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Section 722.1. Abandoned sewers and sewage disposal facilities. Every abandoned
building (house) sewer or part thereof shall be plugged or capped in an approved manner as
designated by the Building Official. Before any person plugs and/or caps such sewer or
sewage disposal facilities contemplated in this section, he shall first post a cash bond with
the city in an amount of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) to guarantee capping
of such sewers and/or sewage disposal facilities, such bond to be returned to the permittee
upon completion and inspection to the satisfaction of the Building Official.
CHAPTER 42-15.20
FIRE PREVENTION CODE
SECTION 12 1. 15.20.010 ADOPTION OF UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND STANDARDS.
There is hereby adopted by the City for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing
conditions hazardous to life and property from fire and explosion that certain code and standards
known as the Uniform Fire Code and the Uniform Fire Code Standards published by the Western
Fire Chiefs Association and the International Conference of Building Officials, being particularly
the 1994 1997 editions thereof, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified
or amended by section 12-8 of this chapter, one (1) copy of which code and standards have been
and are now filed in the office of the city clerk and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated
as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this chapter shall take effect, the
provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Hermosa Beach.
Permits as required by provisions within this code may be issued for an indefinite period of
time, subject, however, to the right of the fire chief or his designee to revoke said permit for misuse
or violation of the terms of the permit.
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SECTION 12 2. 15.20.020 Definitions. ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF BUREAU
OF FIRE PREVENTION.
The Uniform Fire Code as adopted and amended herein shall be enforced by the Bureau of
Fire Prevention in the Fire Department of the City of Hermosa Beach which is hereby established
and which shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department.
SECTION 12 3. 15.02.030 DEFINITIONS.
[As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meaning ascribed
thereto:]
Building code shall mean the current edition of Volumes I and II and IV III of the building code
published by the International Conference of Building Officials, including its revisions, additions,
and amendments including the current edition of the Uniform Building Code Standards.
Corporation counsel shall mean the attorney for the City of Hermosa Beach.
Jurisdiction shall mean the City of Hermosa Beach.
May shall mean permissible; the word Shall is held to mean mandatory.
SECTION 124. 15.20.040 DISTRICT LIMITS IN WHICH EXPLOSIVES
AND BLASTING AGENTS STORAGE IS PROHIBITED.
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The limits referred to in Section 7701.7.2 of the Uniform Fire Code, in which storage of
explosives and blasting agents is prohibited, are hereby established as follows: All property zoned
for residential and commercial uses.
SECTION 12 5. 15.20.050 DISTRICT LIMITS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
STORAGE IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND TANKS IS AS FOLLOWS:
The limits referred to in Section 7902.2.2.1-7904.2.5.4.2 of the Uniform Fire Code in which
storage of flammable liquids in outside aboveground tanks is restricted, are hereby established as
follows: All property zoned for residential and commercial uses.
SECTION 12 6.15.20.060 DISTRICT LIMITS WHERE NEW BULK PLANTS FOR
FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS ARE PROHIBITED.
The limits referred to in Section 7904.4.1 of the Uniform Fire Code, in which new bulk
plants for flammable or combustible liquids are prohibited, are hereby established as follows: All
property zoned for residential and commercial uses.
SECTION 12 7. 15020.060 BULK STORAGE OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
PROHIBITED, WHERE.
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The limits referred to in Section 8204.2 of the Uniform Fire Code, in which storage of
liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are hereby established as follows: All property zoned for
residential and commercial uses.
SECTION. 12 8. 15.20070 AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE.
The Uniform Fire Code, 1994 1997 Edition, is hereby amended and changed in the
following respects:
ARTICLE 1, OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, IS HEREBY AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 103.3.5.1 In order to safeguard life, limb, health, property and public welfare,
every commercial and industrial building, structure or portion thereof shall conform to the
requirements for the occupancy to be housed therein, or for the use to which the building, structure
or portion thereof is to be put, as set forth in the building, plumbing, electrical, and fire prevention
codes of the City for the proposed occupancy, that portion shall be made to conform.
Section 103.3.5.2 Each change of occupancy or tenancy of any commercial or industrial
building, structure or portion thereof shall require an inspection to be made by the Fire Department.
If a portion of any building or structure does not conform to the requirements of the building,
plumbing, electrical and fire prevention codes of the City for the proposed occupancy, that portion
shall be made to conform.
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Section 103.3.5.3 Before any commercial or industrial building or structure may be
occupied, there shall be approval from the Fire Department.
Section 103.3.5.4 The Fire Department -shall advise the owner or tenant of those alteration
necessary to make the building comply, or, if none, approval shall be given.
Section 103.3.5.5 The Fire Chief may allow occupancy of the building or structure without
requiring complete compliance with all the requirements of the codes of the City, provided that
such occupancy does not result in increased hazard to life, limb, health, property or public welfare.
Section 103.3.5.6 Before any inspections will be made by the Fire Department for such
change of occupancy or tenancy, there shall be paid to the Finance Department a fee as indicated in
the latest resolution adopted by the City Council to cover the cost of inspection of the building for
which the change is desired. Such fee shall be in addition to the regular building permit fee
required by the building code of the City.
ARTICLE 10, OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, IS HEREBY AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1003.2.3.1 Group A Occupancies, Drinking Establishments. An automatic
sprinkler system shall be installed in room used by the occupants for the consumption of alcoholic
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beverages and unseparated accessory uses where the total area of such rooms and assembly uses
exceeds three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet. For uses to be considered as separated,
the separation shall be not less than as required for a one-hour occupancy separation. The area of
other uses shall be included unless separated by at least a one-hour occupancy separation.
Section 1003.2.3.3 Group A Occupancies, Exhibition and display rooms. An automatic
sprinkler system shall be installed in Group A Occupancies which have more than three thousand
five hundred (3,500) square feet of floor area which can be used for exhibition or display purposes.
Section 1003.2.7 Group M Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed in retail sales room classed as Group M Occupancies where the floor area exceeds three
thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet on any floor or five thousand (5,000) square feet on all
floors or in Group M Retail Sales Occupancies more than one (1) story in height. The area of
mezzanines shall be included in determining the area where sprinklers are required.
Section 1003.2.8 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be installed throughout every apartment house three (3) or more stories in height or containing
more than five thousand (5,000) feet on all floors, and every hotel three (3) or more stories in
height or containing more than five thousand (5,000) feet on all floors. Residential or quick -
response standard sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of the
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Table No. 1004-A, Standpipe Required Systems, is hereby amended so that three (3) stories
shall be substituted whenever the table refers to four (4) stories,
ARTICLE 11, OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1102. Open burning and commercial barbecue -pits. It shall be unlawful for any
person, firm or corporation to ignite, set fire to, or cause, or permit to be ignited or burned, any
grass, weeds, trees, brush, paper, wood, boxes, trash, rubbish, or other combustible materials
within the City.
Section 1102.3.9 Outdoor fires such as pit barbecues or bonfires held in connection- with
special activities, but not otherwise prohibited by City or County ordinances, may be permitted if in
the opinion of the Fire Chief, such fires do not create a hazard to persons or property, by obtaining
a permit from the Fire Department.
Section 1103.2, Accumulation of rubbish and vegetation. Whenever it is necessary for a
person to store or accumulate combustible or flammable rubbish or waste material within any
building, structure, or enclosure, then such material shall be securely stored in metal or metal lined
receptacles or bins equipped with tight -fitting covers or in rooms or vaults constructed of
noncombustible materials, with an approved heat actuated self-closing fire door and the storage
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area shall be protected by an automatic sprinlder system on the basis of one (1) head per fifty (50)
square feet or portion thereof.
Section 1103.2.7. Inside tire storage. Tires stored inside of buildings shall not block
doors, windows, or exitways. Piles and racks of tires which are placed directly against and parallel
to walls shall not extend out from said walls more than five (5) feet. Piles or racks of tires placed
in rows perpendicular to the walls shall not exceed the ten (10) feet in width or fifty (50) feet in
length. Every row of tires shall be accessible on at least two (2) sides by an aisleway at least three
(3) feet in width.
Tires which are stored in such pattern as to form dead-end aisleways against the walls of
buildings shall terminate at an aisleway at least six (6) feet wide at the inside end of such pile.
Every rack or pile of tires shall be kept at least eighteen (18) inches below sprinkler heads in a
sprinkled building. Piles of tires shall be maintained in such manner as to ensure stability and not
become a hazard by falling during a fire or other emergency. Under no circumstances shall a pile or
rack of tires exceed twelve (12) feet in height unless approved by the Fire Chief.
Section 3-1408 1103.3.6.2. Outside tire storage. Piles of tires or carcasses shall not
exceed two thousand (2,000) cubic feet in volume and shall be separated from every other pile by
an aisleway at least ten (10) feet in width. Under no circumstances shall a pile of tires exceed
twelve (12) feet in height unless approved by the Fire Chief.
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Section 11.3.3.6.1. All tire storage. It is the intent of this section that all tire storage,
regardless of whether such storage is in connection with a tire rebuilding plant, shall be made to
comply with sections 1103.3.6.2 and 1103.3.6.3.
ARTICLE 47, OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, IS HEREBY AMENDED TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 4712. Pan locks. Whenever doors leading into the building or structure being
fumigated cannot be bolted or secured from the inside, pan locks shall be provided to prohibit
access into the building or structure to persons other than the fumigator.
Section 4713. Chloropicrin. To discourage entrance into the building or structure being
fumigated, unless a watchman would otherwise be required, Chloropicrin shall be added to the
fumigant at the rate of one (1) ounce for each fifteen thousand (15,000) cubic feet of space being
fumigated.
Section 4714. Fumigation inspection. The Fire Department shall make a visual inspection
of all buildings or other structures immediately prior to the release of the fumigant into the building
or structure, to determine whether the safety precautions outlined in this section have been met.
ARTICLE 52, OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, IS HEREBY AMENDED TO READ AS
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Section 5201.12.1, Remote preset -type devices are to be in the "off' position while not in
use so that the dispenser cannot be activated without the knowledge of the attendant.
Section 5201.12.2, The dispensing device shall be in clear placed between the dispensing
devices and the attendant view of the attendant at all times and no obstacle shall be.
Section 5201.12.3, The attendant shall at all times be able to communicate with persons in
the dispensing area.
APPENDIX WA OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, IS HEREBY AMENDED AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 5.1 The minimum fire -flow requirements for one- and two family dwellings not
exceeding two (2) stories in height, shall be one thousand five hundred (1,500) gallons per minute
(for other residential buildings, Table No. A -III -A-1 will be used).
Exception: Fire flow may be reduced fifty (50) percent when the building is provided with
an approved automatic sprinkler system.
The fire flow for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be not less than
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building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system, but in no case less than one
thousand five hundred (1,500) gallons per minute.
In types I and 11 -FR Construction, only the three (3) largest successive floor areas shall be
used.
APPENDIX HI -B, OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, IS HEREBY AMENDED AS
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Section 6, The Fire Chief may require closer spacing between hydrants because of grades,
steep inclines or other geographic problems, and accessibility.
SECTION, 12 9. 15.20.080 MODIFICATIONS.
The Fire Chief, or his designee, shall have power to modify any of the provisions of the
Uniform Fire Code upon application in writing by the owner or lessee, or his duly authorized agent,
when there are practical difficulties in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the code, provided
that the spirit of the code shall be observed, public safety secured, and substantial justice done. The
particulars of such modification when granted or allowed, and the decision of the fire chief or his
designee thereon, shall be entered upon the records of the department and a signed copy shall be
furnished to the applicant.
SECTION, 12-10 15020.090 APPEALS.
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Whenever the Chief of the Fire Department shall disapprove an application or refuse to
grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that
the true intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the
applicant may appeal the decision of the Chief of the Fire Department to the City Council within
thirty (30) days from the date of the decision appealed.
SECTION, 12 11. 15.20.100 NEW MATERIALS, PROCESSES OR OCCUPANCIES
WHICH MAY REQUIRE PERMITS.
The Fire Chief, the Fire Department Plan Check Officer, and the Director of the Community
Development Department shall act as a committee to determine and specify what new materials,
processes, or occupancies shall require permits in addition to those now enumerated in said code
after giving affected persons reasonable opportunity to be heard. The decision of the committee
shall be final. The Fire Chief shall post such list in a conspicuous place in his department and
distribute copies thereof to interested persons.
15.20.105 Fireworks Prohibited
The possession, use and discharge of fireworks, as defined in the Uniform Fire Code, is
prohibited within the City limits, with the exception of fireworks displays which are approved by
both the Fire Department and the City Council.
SECTION, 12 12. PENALTIES.
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Any person violating any of the provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or by
imprisonment for a term not to exceed six (6) months in the city or county jail, or by both such fine
and imprisonment. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or
permit it to continue; all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or
defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each ten (10) days that
prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense.
The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of
prohibited conditions.
ARTICLE III. CHAPTER 15.24 ABATEMENT
OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Sec. 7 3. 15.24.010 Adoption of Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings.
That certain code designated as the "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings, 4-994 1997 Edition," published by the International Conference of Building Officials, one
copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk for public record and inspection, is hereby
adopted by reference and made a part of this article as though set forth in this article in full, subject,
however, to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth in this article, and said code shall be
known as the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings code of this city.
Whenever the term "jurisdiction" appears in said code it shall mean and refer to the City of
Hermosa Beach. Whenever the term "Building Official" appears in said code it shall mean and refer
to the Director of Community Development of the City of Hermosa Beach.
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Section 102 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is hereby
amended to read as follows:
102.2.1 The scope of this code shall include the content of the City of Hermosa Beach
Ordinance Number 94-1114 as though set forth in this section in full.
15.24.020 Section 202 amended --Abatement of dangerous buildings
Section 202 of the abatement of dangerous buildings code is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 202 - ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
All buildings or portions thereof which are determined by after inspection by the Building Official
to be dangerous as defined in this code shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or
removal in accordance with the procedure specified in Section 401 of this code or in section 8-28
of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code.
Sec. 7 3.1. 15.24.030 Board of Appeals.
Section 205 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is hereby
amended to read as follows:
SECTION 205.
205.1 General In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations
made by the Director of the Community Development Department relative to the
application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of
Appeals consisting of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon
matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction.
Said board shall be the same Board of Appeals specified in section 105 of the Uniform
Building Code as amended by section 7 1.1. 15.04.020 of this Code.
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The Director of the Community Development Department shall be an ex officio member
and shall act as secretary to said board but shall have no vote upon any matter before the board.
The board of appeals shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure.
The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions
and findings in writing to the appellant, with a duplicate copy to the Director of the Community
Development Department.
Appeals to the board shall be processed in accordance with the provisions contained in
Section 1201 of this code. Copies of all rules or regulations adopted by the board shall be
delivered to the Director of the Community Development Department, who shall make them freely
accessible to the public.
205.2 Limitations of authority. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relative to
interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the board be
empowered to waive requirements of this code.
See --7-37175 15.24.040 Dangerous Building
Section 302 of the Uniform Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is hereby amended to read as
follows:
302 (19) Whenever any building has at least one(1) unreinforced masonry bearing wall and
is in existence without being retrofit after the date shown on Table Al -G of this code.
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401.1.1 When the Building Official has determined that any building described in Section
302 (19) of this code has not been abated as of the date shown in Table Al -G the Building Official
shall commence proceedings to cause repair, vacation or demolition of the building.
ARTICLE V. CHAPTER 15.28 UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION
Sec. -7-5 15.28.010 Adoption of the Uniform Code for Building Conservation
Except as hereinafter provided that certain code designated as the "Uniform Code for
Building Conservation, X34 1997 Edition", Appendix Chapter 1, published by the International
Conference of Building Officials, one copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk for
public record and inspection, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this article as
though set forth in this article in full, subject, however to the amendments, additions and deletions
set forth in this article, and said code shall be known as the Code for Building Conservation of this
City.
In the event of any conflict between a provision of the Uniform Code for Building
Conservation and a provision applicable to cities of the California Code for Building Conservation
as contained in Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, the provisions of the
California Code for Building Conservation shall prevail.
Chapter 44-15.32
ELECTRICAL CODE AND APPLIANCES
Sec. -I4-1. 15.32.010 Adoption of National Electric Code.
Except as hereafter provided, that certain code entitled "National Electrical Code, 1993
1996 Edition" promulgated and published by the National Fire Protection Association, including
the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions, (published by the International Conference of
Building Officials), one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the city clerk for public record
and inspection, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in
this chapter in full, subject, however, to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth in this
chapter and, by the State of California Building Standards Commission and said code shall be
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In the event of any conflict between a provision of the National Electrical Code and a
provision applicable to cities of the California Electrical Code as contained in Part 3 of Title 24 of
the California Code of Regulations, the provision of the California Electrical Code shall prevail.
Whenever the term "jurisdiction" appears in said code it shall mean and refer to the City of
Hermosa Beach.
Whenever the term 'Building Official" appears in said code it shall mean and refer to the
Community Development Director of the City of Hermosa Beach.
Sec. 11 2. 15.32.020 Fees.
Section 304 of said electric code is hereby amended to replace the term "Table No. 3-A."
with the term "the most recent resolution adopted by the City Council."
For purposes of determining fees only, the following definitions shall apply:
304.1 New general use branch circuits.
1. The fees prescribed apply to new branch circuit wiring and the lighting
fixtures, switches, receptacles, appliances or other utilization equipment permitted
to be supplied by these branch circuits.
2. For the purposes of this subsection, each ungrounded conductor of a
multiwire branch circuit supplying one appliance may be counted as one circuit.
3. For the purposes of this subsection, three-phase lighting branch circuits are
counted as two (2) branch circuits.
304.2 Adding outlets (to existing branch circuits) or temporary lights and yard
lighting.
1. Each outlet added to an existing branch circuit shall be counted as one unit
and each lighting fixture connected thereto shall be counted as an additional unit
except as modified in the following provisions of this subsection.
2. An outlet shall mean a point or place on a fixed -wiring installation from
which electric current is controlled, or is supplied to a lamp, lighting fixture, fan,
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3. An outlet box for two (2) or more switches or receptacles shall be
considered as one unit.
304.3 Motors, transformers, heating appliances and miscellaneous equipment or
appliances.
1. The fees prescribed cover the inspection of the supply branch circuit and the
utilization equipment supplied therefrom and the control equipment therefor.
2. Except where supplied by branch circuits rated over fifty (50) amperes, the
fees required apply only to nondwelling occupancies. The fee for each motor,
transformer, heating appliance, welder, rectifier, x-ray machine, storage battery
system, infrared industrial heating appliance, cooking or baking equipment, studio
effects lighting, and other miscellaneous equipment or appliances shall be given in
the rating table of the resolution order.
3. Where fixed equipment is supplied by flexible cords to facilitate servicing or
replacement, those fees shall also apply to each receptacle outlet installed for the
supply of portable equipment rated larger than three (3) H.P., K.W., or K.V.A.
4. For any equipment or appliance containing more than one motor, or other
current consuming utilization components in addition to the motor or motors, the
combined electrical ratings converted to K.V.A. of all shall be used to determine the
fee. For the purpose of this subsection, one H.P. or one K.W. is equivalent to one
K.V.A. The total ampere ratings of all receptacles installed on a factory fabricated
wireway assembly for studio effects lighting may be used in computing the fees
therefor.
5. The fees for a change of location or replacement of equipment on the same
premises shall be the same as that for a new installation. However, no fees shall be
required for moving any temporary construction motor from one place to another
on the same site during the time of actual construction work after a permit has once
been obtained for such motor and the fees required therefor have been paid.
303.4 Required fire warning, communications and emergency control systems. For
the purposes of this subsection, devices shall include all signaling equipment, stations,
power equipment such as damper actuators or door holding device, and communication
jacks or outlets.
303.5 Service and switchboard sections.
1. Fees shall be required for the installation, reinstallation, replacement or
alteration of each service and each switch board section.
2. For the purpose of this subsection, a switch board section means any portion
of complete switchboard, distribution board, or motor control center which. is pre-
vented by the structural framework from being separated into smaller units.
3. The fees for services shad be determined from the ampacity of the set of
service entrance conductors or the total ampere rating of the service equipment.
4. No fee need be paid for switchboard section which incorporates service
equipment for which service fees were paid.
Sec. 11 3. 15.32.030 Condominium Installations.
230.4 Where conductors serving a condominium pass through a condominium which they
do not serve, as in the case of multifamily dwelling structures, said conductors shall be enclosed in
an approved conduit or raceway.
See. 11-4. 15.32.040 Underground Service Laterals Required for New Construction.
All new buildings and structures in the city shall provide underground electrical and
communications service laterals on the premises to be served, as hereinafter required.
Sec. 11 4.1. 15.32.050 Service Wires and Cables to be Underground for New Buildings.
All electrical, telephone, community antenna television system (CATV), and similar service
wires or cables which provide direct service to new buildings and structures shall be installed
underground in compliance with all applicable building and electrical codes, safety regulations and
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Sec. 11 4.2. 15.32.060 Existing Buildings.
Such service wires shall also be' placed underground when existing buildings or structures
are repaired, remodeled or expanded, except where no new dwelling units are created and where
the value (as determined for building permit fee purposes as provided by section 7 1.3 15.04.040 of
this Code) of such repairs or remodeling in a five-year period does not exceed thirty -thousand
dollars ($30,000.00). fifty percent (50%) of the existing valuation prior to construction.
Sec. 11 4.3. 15.32.070 Responsibility for Compliance.
The developer and owner are jointly and severally responsible for complying with the
requirements of this article and shall make the necessary arrangements with the utility companies
for the installation of such facilities.
Sec. 11 4.4. 15.32.080 Appurtenances.
For the purposes of this article, appurtenances and associated equipment, such as, but not
limited to, surface mounted transformers, pedestal mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets and
concealed ducts in an underground system may be placed above ground if permitted by and in
accordance with the rules of the state Public Utilities Commission.
Sec. 11 4.5. 15.32.090 Risers.
Risers on poles and buildings are permitted and shall be provided by the developer or owner
on the pole which services said property.
Sec. 11 4.6. 15.32.100 Waiver of Underground Requirements.
If topographical, soil, or any other conditions make such underground installations
unreasonable or impractical, the board of appeals shall have the authority to grant, on such
conditions as it may determine, a waiver of the requirements of this article in accordance with the
provisions of sectiones4 15.04.020 of this chapter.
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Sec. 11 4.7. 15.32.110 Existing Underground Areas.
On streets where electrical and communications lines have been placed underground or
where no overhead lines presently exist on or before July 1, 1977, said lines shall remain
permanently underground and no additional electric or communications service facilities shall be
added on said streets unless they are placed underground.
Sec. 11 4.8. 15.32.120 Application.
This Article VI of Chapter 7, "Buildings," of the Section 15.32.040 of this City Code of the
City of Hermosa Beach shall not apply to utility lines which do not provide service in the area being
developed.
ARTICLE VII. CHAPTER 15.40 NUMBERING BUILDINGS
Se -c-7-7. 15.40.010 Number to be displayed.
Section 502 of the building code is hereby amended to read as follows:
502. The entrance to each and every building, or section or subdivision thereof, in
the city used for residence or business purposes shall have a number displayed thereon as
hereinafter provided and designated by the City Engineer of the City.
Sec. 7 7.1. 15.40.020 Location and Size of Numbers; Time Limitation for Placement.
502.1 The number of each such entrance shall be placed upon, or immediately
above, or adjacent to the door closing such entrance, and the figures of such numbers shall
be at least two (2) inches in height and of corresponding width. Such numbers shall be
placed thereon as aforesaid within fifteen (15) days after receipt by the owner, occupant,
lessee, tenant or subtenant of such building of a notice from the City Engineer of the
numbers designated for such entrance, and all numbers other than the numbers provided for
in this article for the respective entrances shall be removed from every such building by the
owner, occupant, lessee, tenant or subtenant thereof within fifteen (15) days from the
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service of such notice designating the numbers to be placed thereon.
Sec. 7 7.2. 15.40.030 Street Numbering Map Adopted.
502.2 The City Engineer shall furnish and designate such numbers in pursuance of
the numbers shown, designated and provided for each lot in the city, on that certain map
numbered 1001, new series, in the records of the City Engineer's office, such map having
been heretofore approved and adopted by the City Council, and the same is hereby referred
to and made a part of this article.
ARTICLE VIII. CHAPTER 15.44 REPORT OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING RECORDS
ec. 7-S: 15.44.010 Intent.
Pursuant to Article 6.5 (commencing with Section 38780), Chapter 10, Part 2, Division 3,
Title 4, of the Government Code of the State of California, it is the intent of the city council to
assure that the grantee of a residential building within the city is furnished a report of matters of
city record pertaining to the authorized use, occupancy and zoning classification of real property
prior to sale or exchange. It is the further intent to assist in the protection of the b,uyer of
residential properties against undisclosed restrictions on the use of the property.
Sec. 7 8.1. 15.44.020 Definitions.
[For the purposes of this article, the following terms are defined as follows]
(a) Owner means any person, copartnership, association, corporation or fiduciary
having legal or equitable title or any interest in any real property.
(b) Residential building shall mean any improved real property designed, used or
permitted to be used for dwelling purposes, situated in the City of Hermosa Beach, and
shall include the building or structure located on said improved real property.
(c) Agreement of sale means any agreement or written instrument which provides that
any ownership or interest in title to any real property is to be transferred from one owner to
another owner.
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Sec. 7 8.2. 15.44.030 Report Required.
At the time of entering into an agreement of sale or exchange of any residential building, the
owner or his authorized representative shall obtain from the city a report of the residential building
record showing the regularly authorized use, occupancy and zoning classification of such property.
Said report shall be valid for a period not to exceed six (6) months from date of issue.
Sec. 7 8.3. 15.44.040 Application; Contents of Report; Review of Records.
Upon application of the owner, or his authorized agent, and the payment to the city of a fee
prescribed, plus the established fee for copies of the city code if requested by the applicant, the
pertinent city records shall be reviewed, and an on-site inspection made of the property and the
improvements thereon (including an interior inspection of the premises with the permission of the
property owner) And a report of residential building records shall be delivered to the applicant
which may contain the following information insofar as it is available:
(a) The street address or other appropriate description of subject property;
(b) The use permitted as indicated and established by permits of record;
(c) A statement of the zoning classification applicable to the property in question;
(d) A statement of the variances and use permits of record, if any, granted to that
property, together with the conditions and restrictions of such permits;
(e) A statement as to whether there exists or appears to exist any illegality or permitted
nonconformity in the structures on the property or the uses made thereof;
(f) Should the present use of the property and the use authorized by Zoning Ordinances
in effect at the time of inspection disclose an apparent violation of the Zoning Ordinance,
and the use which constitutes the apparent violation was not constructed pursuant to a
building permit as noted in the records of the Community Development Department, such
finding shall be noted on the report of residential building records.
Errors or omissions in said report shall not bind or stop the city from enforcing any
and all building and zoning codes against the seller, buyer and any subsequent owner. Said
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report does not guarantee the structural stability of any existing building nor does it relieve
the owner, his agent, architect or builder from designing and building a structurally stable
building meeting the requirements of adopted building, plumbing and electrical codes.
Sec. 7 8.4. 15.44.050 Delivery of Report to Buyer or Transferee.
The report of residential building record shall be delivered by the owner, or the authorized
designated representative of the owner, to the buyer or transferee of the residential building prior to
the consummation of the sale or exchange. The buyer or transferee shall execute a receipt therefor
as furnished by the city, and said receipt shall be delivered to the Building Division, as evidence of
compliance with the provisions of this article.
Sec. 7 8.5. 15.44.060 Physical Examination of Property.
Upon the verified request of the seller, a physical examination of the subject property shall
be made by the Building Division, and a report thereon delivered to said seller. The report of
residential building records shall include the following language: "Unless otherwise indicated in this
report the inspection of the premises has not included an inspection of the interior of the premises.
The permission of the owner of the property is required for the city inspector to make an inspection
of the interior premises. You have the right to require, as a condition of the purchase of the
property, that the owner request an inspection by a city inspector of the interior of the premises.
This report cannot offer maximum protection without an inspection of the interior of the premises.
For further information concerning the nature of this report you should read and review Chapter 7,
Article VIII of the City Code of the City of Hermosa Beach."
Sec. -7-8767 15.44.070 Exceptions.
(a) The provisions of this article shall not apply to the first sale of a residential building
located in a subdivision the final map for which has been approved and recorded in
accordance with the Subdivision Map Act not more than two (2) years prior to the first
sale.
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(b) Residential report of building records shall not be required when exchange of real
property is between immediate members of a family.
(c) Condominiums shall be required to have one residential report of building records
per structure which is valid for one year. Interior inspections of condominiums may be
requested and a prescribed fee will be charged for each unit inspected.
(d) The provisions of this article shall not apply to the first sale of a residential property
sold within ninety (90) days after final approval is given.
Sec. 7 8.7. 15.44.080 Form; Time Limit for Delivery of Report.
(a) The Director of Community Development shall prepare standardized forms for the
report of residential building records. Said report shall be delivered to the owner, or his
authorized agent, by registered mail, within forty (40) calendar days of receipt of the
application and fees.
(b) Should the City fail to deliver, or to attempt to deliver, said report within the
aforementioned forty (40) days, the sale, if consummated, shall not be deemed in violation
of this article.
Sec. 7 8.9. 15.44.090 Nonliability of City.
The issuance of the residential building record report is hot a representation by the City of
Hermosa Beach that the subject property or its present use is or is not in compliance with the law.
Neither the enactment of this article nor the preparation of and delivery of any report required
hereunder shall impose a liability upon the City for any errors or omissions contained in said report,
nor shall the city bear any liability not otherwise imposed by law.
Sec. 7-8787 15.44.100 Penalties.
(a). Anyone in violation of the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,
and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as provided by the provisions of section -4-
7-1.04.010 through 1.12.010 of the Municipal Code of the City of Hermosa Beach.
(b) No sale or exchange of residential property shall be invalidated solely because of the failure
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of any person to comply with any provisions of this article unless such failure is an act of omission
which would be a valid ground for rescission of such sale or exchange in the absence of this article.
SECTION 2. State law requires that localities adopt the Uniform Building Codes
and modifications thereto, by December 28, 1995 February 1, 1999. It is essential that the City
have in effect on that date a building code that comports with state law and contains those
modifications necessitated by unique geographic, geologic and climatic conditions. In the absence
of immediate effectiveness, the provisions of the building code unique to the City's special
circumstances will not be in place and this will have a detrimental effect on the public, health, safety
and welfare. The modifications to the Uniform Building Codes contain vital provisions regarding
administrative procedures, roofing materials, sprinkling requirements, and other similar matters
necessitated by the City's exposure to Santa Ana winds and its limited rainfall in summer and fall
months. For these reasons, the public health, safety and welfare require that this ordinance take
effect within 30 days.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become
operative on July 1, 1999.
SECTION 4. The City Council does hereby designate the City Attorney to prepare
a summary of this ordinance to be published pursuant of Government Code Section 36933(c) (1) in
lieu of the full text of said ordinance. That prior to the expiration of fifteen (15) days after the date
of its adoption, the City Clerk shall cause the summary to be published in the Easy Reader, a
weekly newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the City of Hermosa Beach.
SECTION 5. 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; 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 27th day of April, 1999.
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PRESIDENT of the City Council, and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY
95-1142doc
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Honorable Mayor and Members of
the Hermosa Beach City Council April 27, 1999
April 20, 1999
Regular Meeting of
HERBICIDE USE WITHIN THE PARKS SYSTEM
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council give direction to staff.
Background:
The City has used herbicides within its Parks and Medians for many years. Both City staff and private
contractors have applied them. The Los Angeles County Agricultural Department approves all
materials and methods. Although the City staff currently does not apply herbicides, staff receives
County sponsored training yearly. The City contractor, Van Herricks, is licensed to apply herbicides.
The two herbicides that have been used are "Pendulum", a pre -emergent selective herbicide, and
"Round Up", a post -emergent contact herbicide. Attached are the material safety data sheets for both
products. With the exception of a previous contractor's notification procedure, there is no known
problems. The contractor notifies both the City and the County Agricultural Department prior to any
applications.
Analysis:
• The current contractor has established a viable application procedure throughout the Parks system
with a seasonal routine.
• The current contractor has estimated an additional cost of $2,500 per month to manually remove
weeds from areas such as the Greenbelt and other non -turf areas.
• Many types of smaller weeds such as Broad Leaf and Clover that attack turf areas are very
difficult to weed by hand. These would be excluded from the proposal and would present an
ever-expanding problem.
Alternative Considerations:
1. Maintain the current herbicide application program.
2. Eliminate the current herbicide application program which would have an increased fiscal
impact for FY 98-99 - $5,000, FY 99-00 - $30,000 and FY 00-01 - 30,000. The total amount
of $65,000 would come from the General Fund, 001-4202.
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Additional contracts would have to be analyzed for added costs if herbicides were eliminated,
i.e. Street Maintenance Contract.
3. Phase out the herbicide program to coincide with the existing contract years of 7/1/98 through
6/30/01.
Attachments: Material Safety Data Sheet - Pendulum
Material Safety Data Sheet — Round Up
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Flaherty
Public Works Superintendent
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Concur:
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arold C. Williams, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Stephen rrell
City Manager
F/b95/pwfi les/ccitems/herbicide
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•PENO�rI�c��'
AMERICAN CYANAMID CO,
WAYNE, NJ 07470
MATERIA,, SAFETY DATA SHEET
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: (201)-835-3100 (U.S.A.)
PRODUCT '1412AtM - SND ib ae
IDENT1PZCATION SYNONYMS: N-(1-etbylprapyl)-3,4-dimethyl-2,6
dinitrobenaeneamine; Pendimethalin;
MSD AO. AG01032-6
CAS NO. 40487-42-1
DATE: MAR 31, 1992
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CHEMICAL PAMIj.<Y : Dinitroani l i e
MOL$oLAR FORMULA: Ct3Hi9N3O4
MOI,ELAR WEIGHT: ,281.350
USAGE: Herbicide
WARNING
STATEMENTS
CAUTION: KEEP OUT OP REACH OF CHILDREN.
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES, AND CLOTH73rta.
AVOID BREATHING DUST.
INGR$1XENTS
COMPONENT
CAS. NO.
Inerts
Pendimethalin
40487-42-1
% W/W . PELALV
40.00 None Establiahe<
60.00 6 mg/m3
REFERENCE: Inerts
Pendimethalin
PHYSSICAI,
PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE AND
ODOR:
None
Americana Cyanamid 2985
Dark orange granular
SOILING Wan;
MELTING POIff : r t App
VAPOR PRE,gsUg 3 :
BULK DENSITY:
Not Appy,O$b1e
Not Applicable
33.3 lbs . /f t3
2,k -OR ,DENSITY:
VOLATILITY
(By VOL.):
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
OCTANOL / Not Available
H2O
$aRTITIQN COEF.:
SATURATION IN Not Applicable
AIR (BY vpk,) :
sVAPORATION RATE `NQt ApPliQg.ble
SOLUBILITY IN Disperses
WATER:
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FIRE AND
HAZARD
INFORMATION
71„A9H POINT:
Not Azta'i.1 able
FLAMMABLE LIMITS Not Available
(% BY VOL.) :
AUTOIGNIT ON TEMP: qt_Aya j.4able
DECOM'QSITION_T P:Not Available
FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEW.A:
Use water, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide to
extinguish fires.
FIRi3 CONTROL TACTICS:
Wear self-contained, positive pressure breathing apparatus
and full fire fighting protective clothing.
Keep unnecessary people away. Use as little water as
possible. Dike area of fire to prevent pesticide run-off.
Use spray or fog - solid stream may cause spreading.
Do not decontaminate personnel or equipment, or handle
broken packages or containers without protective equipment
as specified in the Exposure Control Section.
Decontaminate emergency personnel with soap and water
before leaving the fire area.
Avoid breathing duets, vapors and fumes from burning
materials. Control run-off water - if water enters a
drainage system, advise the authorities downstream.
Avoid heavy hose streams, airborne dusts may create an
explosion hazard.
SPECIFIC BAZ,DS - DUST:
This material has been tested in a 20 -liter spherical bomb
and has been found to be a Class ST -1 dust explosion
hazard. If the material is further processed, the dust
explosion hazard may change and it should be retested.
RFPA HAZARD
RATING
(As Rec'ouanended by American Cyanamid Co.)
1 Flammability
/ \ / \
2 0 Health Reactivity
\ / \ /
Special
0 Least
1 Slight
2 Moderate
3 High
4 Severe
REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY:
CQNDZTIONS TO AVOID:
POLYMERIZATION:
CONDITIONS TO AVON):
INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS:
HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS:
Stable
None _
Will not occur
None known
Avoid contamination with oxidizing
agamta_or a trona___ i a1 Le ..
PoSSible combustion products include
oxides of carbon, sulfur, and
nitrogen.
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r UEALTH HAZARD TOXICITY DATA AND
TRYORMAMION
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
ACUTE TQXICITY 8AIA:
The combined oral LDso in male and female rate
was greater than 5000 mg/kg, indicating that the material
is practically non-toxic by ingestion in single doses.
The combined dermal LD50 in male and female
rabbits was greater than 2000 mg/kg, indicating the
product is no more than slightly toxic by single skin
applications.
The material was moderately irritating to both eye and
skin in animal studies (rabbit) .
Based upon results of a sensitization study in guinea
pigs, PROWL 60 DO was considered a non -sensitizing agent.
Direct contact of this product with the skin or sclera of
the eyes may cause orange -yellow staining which will fade
in time.
CHRONIC 'OXIQITY DATA:
Mutagenicity:
In an evaluation of data from a battery of six
genotoxicity tests, pendimethalin was judged to be
nongenotoxic.
Teratogenicity:
No teratogenic or fetotoxic effects were observed in rats
or rabbits.
Reproduction:
No reproductive effects were observed in a
three -generation reproduction study conducted with rats.
Oncogenicity:
No oncogenic effects were observed at all dose levels
tested in the lifetime (18 months) mouse study. The
highest dose tested was 5000 ppm in the diet.
A marked depression in body weight gain and a
statistically significant increase in benign thyroid
proliferative lesions were observed at the highest dose
tested (5000' ppm) in the lifetime (24 months) rat study.
REACiiCY A]rD;,T AIA P QC S:
IF _IN Ate: Flush eyes with large amounts of
water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
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(cont from pg. 3)
PAGE
IF ON _SKIN: Wash skin with plenty of soap and
water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
IF SWALLOWED: Drink two glasses of water.
Induce vomiting by touching the back of the throat with
fingers.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN:
Pendirnethalin is a strongly orange -red colored compound
virtually an aniline dye. Cases have been described of
orange -yellow coloration of the urine following heavy
exposure of workers to the dust of this compound. Despi
its structure as both a nitro -compound and aromatic amir
exposure to pendimethalin is NOT associated with
methemoglobinemia.
EXPOSURB During formulation of this product, the following good
CONTROL METBODS industrial hygiene practice is recommended:
&PXLL OR LIME
PROCEDURES
Work shall be conducted in well -ventilated areas.
Chemical goggles or some other form of eye protection
should be worm to prevent exposure to the eyes. Wear
rubber gloved when handling this material.
When duet concentrations could occur above the PEL, wean
an approved dust respirator.
Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
For end-users, please refer to the product label for
personal protective clothing/equipment.
Wearing appropriate protective clothing and equipment (s
•Exposure Control" section), shovel/sweep spilled materi
into covered containers for proper disposal (See "Waste
Disposal' section). Rinse spill area and tools several
times with soapy water. Contain and absorb rinsate with
inert absorbents (e.g. granular clay or sawdust) and pla
into the same disposal container as spilled material.
Depending on the quantity released to the environment,
notifications to regulatory authorities may be required.
If spill is to a water body, immediately notify applicab
authorities downstream, so that contingencies can be
taken, if necessary.
WASTE DISPOSAL: To avoid disposal, all attempts should h
made to utilize the product completely,
accordance with its intended and/or
registered use_ If this is not possible
handle with care, and dispose in a safe
manner.
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empty containers (and/or internal liners)
may retain some product residues, and
should be handled and disposed of in a
similar manner to the product.
It is the ultimate responsibility of the
waste generator to determine at the time
of disposal whether the product (and/or
"empty" container residue) meets any
hazardous waste criteria. Follow all
applicable Federal, State, Provincial, anc
Local regulations regarding waste
management methods.
SPECIAL
PREC.ADTIONS
NANDILINGASD ST J E:
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or
disposal. Store in a secure, dry, well -ventilated
separate area; away from children, livestock, and food
products.
Not for use or storage in or around the home.
Keep away from sources of ignition and protect from
exposure to fire and heat.
I/ Segregate from oxidizers and incompatible materials lister
in Reactivity Data Section.
Maintain good housekeeping to control dust accumulations.
Due to the durst explosion hazard, all equipment should
have explosion venting per NFPA 68-1978. All electrical
wiring and equipment should meet the provisions of
LAPPA -70.
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1 MONSANTO PRODUCT NAME
ROUNDUP® HERBICIDE
RIAL SAFETY DATA
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
EPA Registration Number:
Synonyms:
Chemical Name:
Active Ingredient:
Inert Ingredients:
Pa. e 1 of 4
MONSANTO COMPANY
800 N. LINDBERGH
ST. LOUIS, MO 63167
EMERGENCY PH. NO. (CALL COLLECT) (314) 694-4000
DATE PREPARED: November, 1992
524-445
None
Not Applicable, Formulated Product
'Glyphosate, N-(phosphonomethyf) glycine, in the
form of its isopropyiamine salt •
41.0%
59.0%
100.0%
'Contains 480 grams per liter or 4 pounds per gallon of the active
ingredient glyphosate in the form of its isopropyfamine salt. Equivalent
to 356 grams per liter or 3 pounds per U.S. gallon of the acid,
glyphosate.
CAS Reg. No.: Not Applicable, Formulated Product
CAS Reg. No. Active Ingredient: 1071-83-6 _
DOT Proper Shipping Name: Not Applicable
DOT Hazard Class/I.D. No.: Not Applicable
DOT Label: Not Applicable
Reportable Quantity (RQ) Under CERCLA: Not Applicable
U.S. Surface Freight Classification:
Weed killing compound, N.O.I.B.N.
SARA Hazard Notification
Hazard Categories Under Criteria of SARA Title Ill Rules (40 CFR Part 370):
Section 313 Toxic Chemical(s): Not Applicable
Immediate
Hazardous Chemical(s) Under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard:
This product contains, as components, the substances listed below which are identified as hazardous chemicals
under the criteria of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR § 1910.1200):
Ethoxylated Tallowamines, CAS Reg. No. 61791-26-2
WARNING STATEMENTS
Keep out of reach of children.
WARNINGI
CAUSES SUBSTANTIAL BUT TEMPORARY EYE INJURY
HARMFUL IF INHALED
REFORMULATION IS PROHIBITED
SEE INDIVIDUAL CONTAINER LABEL FOR REPACKAGING LIMITATIONS
411N814,..
TARGET.
"qta‘tigv
SPEcw.rr PECOUCTS
CERRI'TOS, CALIFORNIA
(800) 352-3870 (310) 865-9541
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
(800) 767-0719 (408) 293-6032
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA
(800) 827-4389 (209) 291-7740
SAN DIEGO, CAUFORNIA
(800) 237-5233 (619) 586-1933
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
(800)352-5548 (602)437-4642
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
▪ Do not get in eyes or breathe spray mist or get in or on clothing.
W
• ear goggles, face shield or safety glasses.
• Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
• Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water
mark.
• Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters.
MONSANTO MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
EMERGENCY AND
FIRST AID:
If In Eyes:
If Swallowed:
If Inhaled:
NOTE:
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FIRST AID PROCEDURES
e 2 of 4
Hold eyelids open and flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention.
Drink promptly a targe quantity of milk, egg whites, or gelatin solution. If these are not available,
drink large quantities of water. Get/ medical attention.
Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth.
Get medical attention.
For additional human emergency first aid or treatment guidance, call collect, anytime, day or night
(314) 694-4000.
OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL PROCEDURES
Eye Protection: Wear chemicals lash g/Po
P goggles during mixing/pouring uring operations or other activities in which eye
contact with undiluted ROUNDUP* herbicide is likely to occur.
Skin Protection: ROUNDUP* herbidde does not present significant skin concern requiring special protection.
Respiratory Protection: For Handling of the Undiluted Product Undiluted ROUNDUP® herbicide is not likely to present an
airborne exposure concern during normal handling. •ln the event of an accidental discharge of the
material during manufacture or handling which produces a heavy vapor or mist, workers should
put on respiratory protection equipment. Consult respirator manufacturer to determine appropriate
• type of equipment. Observe respirator use limitations specified by NIOSH/MSHA or the
manufacturer.
Ventilation:
For Application of Product Diluted in accordance with label instructions: Respirators are not
required for applications of use - dilutions of ROUNDUP* herbicide.
No special precautions are recommended.
Airborne Exposure Limits:
Product: ROUNDUP* herbicide - 100% bywt:
OSHA PEL' None established
ACGIH TLV: None established
Ethoxylated Tallowamine:
OSHA PEL- None established ACGIH TLV: None established
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FIRE PROTECTION INFORMATION
Flash Point:
Extinguishing Media:
Special Firefighting Procedures:
>200•F Method: Pensky-Martens
Water spray, foam, dry chemical, CO2, or any Bass B extinguishing agent.
Firefighters or others who may be exposed to vapors, mists or products of
combustion should wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. Equipment
should be thoroughly cleaned after use.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None
REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable for at least 5 years under normal conditions of warehouse storage.
Incompatibility; Spray solutions of this product should be mixed, stored or applied using only stainless
steel, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic or plastic -lined containers.
DO NOT MIX, STORE OR APPLY THIS PRODUCT OR SPRAY SOLUTIONS OF THIS
PRODUCT IN GALVANIZED OR UNLINED STEEL (EXCEPT STAINLESS STEEL)
CONTAINERS OR SPRAY TANKS. This product or spray solutions of this product react
with such containers and tanks to produce hydrogen gas which may form a highly
combustible gas mixture. This gas mixture could flash or explode, causing serious
personal injury, if ignited by open flame, spark, welder's torch, lighted cigarette or other
ignition source.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products:
Hazardous Polymerization:
None
Does not occur. This product can react with caustic (basic) materials to liberate heat.
This is not a polymerization but rather a c.h rni!- .i
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HEALTH EFFECTS SUMMARY
The following information summarizes human experience and results of scientific investigations reviewed by health
Control Procedures recommended in this document.
professionals for hazard evaluation of ROUNDUP® herbicide and development of Precautionary Statements and Occupational
EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE
Skin contact and inhalation are expected to be the primary routes of occupational exposure
Although limited occupational exposure to this material has not been reported to produce significant adverselheah herbicide.
effects, ROUNDUPe herbicide is considered, on the basis of single exposure (acute) animal tests, to be slightly to
moderately irritating to eyes. Ingestion of similar formulations has been reported to produce gastrointestinal discomfort
with irritation of the mouth, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Oral ingestion of Targe quantities of one similar product has
been reported to result in hypotension and lung edema
TOXICOLOGICAL DATA
Data from laboratory studies conducted by Monsanto with ROUNDUP® herbicide are summarized below:
Single exposure (acute) studies indicate:
Oral -
Oermal -
Inhalation -
Eye Irritation -
Skin Irritation -
Practically non-toxic, (Rat LD,,, >5,000 mg/Kg)
Practically non-toxic, (Rabbit LD,,, >5000 mg/Kg)
Slightly toxic, (Rat 4 -hr LC,, - 2.6 mg/L)
Slightly to moderately irritating, (Rabbit)
Essentially non -irritating (Rabbit, 4 hr. exposure)
No skin allergy was observed in guinea pigs following repeated skin exposure.
COMPONENTS
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Data from laboratory studies conducted by Monsanto and from the scientific literature on components of ROUNDUPe
herbicide:
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Data from studies with a formulation comprised of 62% isopropyfamine salt of glyphosate (MON 0139) indicate the
following:
In repeat dosing studies (6 -month), dogs fed MON 0139 exhibited slight body weight changes. Following repeated skin
exposure 13 -week) to MON 0139, skin irritation was the primary effect in rabbits.
Additional toxicity information is available on glyphosate. the active herbicidal ingredient of MON 0139. Following
repeated exposures (90 -days) to glyphosate in their feed, decreased weight gains were noted at the highest test level in
mice, while no treatment-related effects occurred in rats. Following repeated skin exposure (3 weeks) to glyphosate,
slight skin irritation was the primary effect observed in rabbits. No skin allergy was observed in guinea pigs following
repeated skin exposure. There was no evidence of effects on the nervous system, including delayed effects in chickens
(repeat oral doses) or cholinesterase inhibition in rats (single oral doses). Reduced body weight gain and effects on liver
tissues were observed with long-term (2 -year) feeding of glyphosate to mice at high -dose levels. Reduced body weight
gain and eye changes were observed at the high -dose level in one Tong -term (2 year) feeding study with rats, while no
treatment-related effects occurred in a second study. No adverse effects were observed in feeding studies with dogs.
Glyphosate did not produce tumors in any of these studies. Based on the results from the chronic studies, EPA has
classified glyphosate in category E (evidence of non -carcinogenicity for humans). No birth defects were noted in
rats, and rabbits given glyphosate orally during pregnancy, even at amounts which produced adverse effects on the
mothers. Glyphosate was fed continuously to rats at very high dose levels for 2 successive generations. Toxicity was
reported in offspring from the high dose, a level which also produced adverse effects on the mothers. In a 3 generation
study conducted at lower dose levels, no effects were seen on the ability of male or female rats to reproduce.
Glyphosate has produced no genetic changes in a variety of standard tests using animals and animal or bacterial cells.
The surfactant component of ROUNDUPe herbicide is reported to cause irritation to the eyes and skin and may
contribute to the irritation potential reported for this herbicide. Ingestion may produce gastrointestinal irritation, nausea,
vomiting and diarrhea.
PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance:
Odor.
pH:
Specific Gravity:
Note:
dear, viscous amber -colored solution
practically odorless to slight amine -like odor
4.7 (1% solution)
1.17 (Water = 1)
These physical data are typical values based on material tested but may vary from sample to sample.
values should not be construed as a guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as specification items.
Typical
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Liquid spills on floor or other impervious surfaces should be contained or diked, and should be absorbed with
attapulgite, bentoniteor other absorbent clays. Collect contaminated absorbent, place in plastic -lined metal drum and
dispose of in accordance with instructions provided under DISPOSAL Thoroughly scrub floor with a.strong industrial
type detergent solution and rinse with water.
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accordance with instructions provided under DISPOSAL
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DISPOSAL Any recovered spilled liquid should be similarly collected and disposed of.
Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal.
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landfill approved for pesticide disposal or in accordance with applicable Federal, state -or local procedures.
Emptied container retains vapor and product residue. Observe all labeled safeguards until container is cleaned,
reconditioned or destroyed. DO NOT CUT OR WELD ON OR NEAR THIS CONTAINER.
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manner approved by state and local authorities.
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returned, triple rinse container, then puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by
incineration, or, if allowed, by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
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PARKS ARE FO ° PEOPLE,
NOT POISONS:
A Citizens Guide to Reducing Pesticide
Use in Parks
By Gregg Small
Pesticide Watch Education Fund
November, 1997 -
Pesticide Action Kit #2.
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"Parks are for People, Not Poisons"
Pesticide Watch Education Fund
Pesticide Watch Education Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing
pesticide use in California and promoting non-toxic alternatives. We provide
community members and organizations with the tools that they need to reduce
pesticide use in their own neighborhoods. We provide information about the
problems associated with pesticide use and their alternatives, organizing and
strategy assistance, networking opportunities, and referrals to legal and other
technical experts.
Californians for Pesticide Reform
Californians for Pesticide Reform (CPR) is a coalition of public interest organizations,
including Pesticide Watch Education Fund, committed to protecting public health and
the environment from the hazards of pesticide use. CPR is working to eliminate the
use of the most hazardous pesticides, reduce the use of the rest, protect the public's
right -to -know about pesticide use, and promote non-toxic alternatives.
Acknowledgments
Thanks to the many people who worked on the San Francisco parks campaign that
inspired this kit, including Megan Delany, Deetje Boler, Marion Webber, Bob van
Holt, Harold Greenblatt, Wendy Brummer-Kodes, Andrew Taylor, Jon Rainwater, and
the hundreds of others who made our dream of making parks for people, not poisons
a reality. Thanks to Matt Stone, whose input and research were critical. Thanks to
Jeanne Merrill, Tanya Dilk, Jay Feldman, Becky Riley, Ellen Hickey, Adam Kirshner,
and Joanie Clayburgh for their invaluable input on the kit. Thanks to Art Aldana for
layout and design. Thanks to Wendy Barber for photography. And a big thank you to
everybody who fights to make this planet safe from the dangers of pesticides.
This kit was made possible by the generous support of the Richard & Rhoda Goldman
Fund, the Pew Charitable Trusts, the C.S. Mott Foundation, True North Foundation,
Columbia Foundation, and the Foundation for Ecology and Development.
Additional Copies Available:
To obtain a copy of this report, please send a check for $5 to:
Pesticide Watch Education Fund
450 Geary Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94102
(p) 415-292-1486
(f) 415-292-1497
pestiwatch@igc.apc.org
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Table of Contents
1
The Pesticide Problem 4
The Myth of Safety: A Failed Regulatory System 8
Pesticides in Parks 10
Common Pesticides Used in_ Parks_ _ _ 1 2
Integrated Pest Management: A Least Toxic Approach 14
Common Pests in Parks and Non-toxic Alternatives 15
Ten Steps to Reducing Pesticides in Your Park 16
Case Study- San Francisco 2 0
Model Policy 21
Resources 2 4
Endnotes 2 6
IPM programs and contacts 2 8
3
The Pesticide Problem
1
What are Pesticides?
Pesticides are toxic substances
deliberately added to our environment to
kill living things. The term pesticide
applies to all additives used for this
purpose, including those to kill weeds
(herbicides), rodents (rodenticides),
insects (insecticides), and others.
Pesticides are used everywhere and in
enormous quantities in the United States
and throughout the world. They are used
in our homes, schools, parks, lawns,
forests, agricultural fields, and
elsewhere. It is estimated that over 1
billion pounds of pesticides are used
annually in the United States. (1) In
California alone, over 211 million
pounds of pesticides were used in 1995,
an increase of over 31% since 1991. (2)
DANGER
Drawing by V. Perez. Copyright, 1992; Harvest of
Sorrow, Pesticide Education Center. Reprinted with
permission.
Pesticides and Human Health
Pesticides have been linked to a wide
range of human health hazards,
ranging from short-term impacts such
as headaches and nausea to chronic
impacts like cancer, reproductive harm,
and endocrine disruption. Acute dangers
- such as nerve, skin, and eye irritation
and damage, headaches, dizziness,
nausea, fatigue, and systemic poisoning
- can sometimes be dramatic,
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and even occasionally fatal. In 1994,
1,332 pesticide related illnesses were
reported to the California Department of
Pesticide Regulation (DPR). More than
75% of these reported illnesses occurred
in the workplace. (3) A study of reported
pesticide illnesses from 1983- 1990 found
over 19,000 poisonings, including over
9,000 in non-agricultural settings. (4) I t
is likely that these numbers vastly
underestimate the number of actual
poisoning incidents, because many of
the symptoms associated with pesticide
poisoning are similar to those associated
with the flu.
In 1994, 1,332 pesticide
related illnesses were
reported to the California
Department of Pesticide
Regulation.
Chronic health effects may occur years
after even minimal exposure to
pesticides in the environment, or result
from the pesticide residues which we
ingest through our food and water.
There is a substantial and growing body
of evidence indicating that pesticides
can cause cancer, genetic damage, birth
defects, damage to the immune system,
kidneys, liver, and pancreas, and
disruption of the endocrine system. (5)
Pesticides can cause many types of
cancer in humans. Some of the most
prevalent forms include leukemia, non-
hodgkins' lymphoma, brain, bone,
breast, ovarian, prostate, testicular, and
liver cancer. (6) American cancer rates
since the Second World War, during
which period pesticides and other
synthetic toxic chemicals have come
into heavy use and been massively
diffused into the environment, have
increased substantially. (7) Studies by
the National Cancer Institute found that
American farmers, who in most respects
are healthier than the population at
large, had startling incidences of
leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, non-
Hodgkin's lymphoma, 'and many forms
of cancer. (8) Women are suffering
from skyrocketing rates of breast
cancer: from 1980-1987, breast cancer
increased over 30% for women in the
San Francisco Bay Area. (9)
40% of all pesticides used in
American agriculture in 1992
were known endocrine
disruptors.
We have recently become aware of the
emerging threat of pesticides that
disrupt the endocrine system, chemicals
that resemble the human sex hormones
and thus can "confuse" the endocrine
system, playing havoc with the complex
regulation of hormones, the
reproductive system, and embryonic
development. (10) Endocrine disruption
can produce infertility and a variety of
birth defects and developmental defects
in offspring, including hormonal
imbalance and incomplete sexual
development, impaired brain
development, behavioral disorders, and
many others. (11) Examples of known
endocrine disrupting chemicals which
are present in large quantities in our
environment include DDT (which still
persists in abundance twenty years
after being banned in the U.S.), lindane,
atrazine, carbaryl, parathion, and many
others. (12) 40% of all pesticides used in
American agriculture in 1992 were
known endocrine disruptors. (13)
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(Wendy Barber)
Pesticides and Children
Children are particularly susceptible to
the hazards associated with pesticide use.
Many of the activities that children
engage in, like playing in the grass,
putting objects into their mouth, or
rolling on carpet that has been treated
with pesticides, increase their exposure
to toxic pesticides.
Children are not as well equipped as
adults to adapt to exposure to dangerous
pesticides. Children are more susceptible
than adults to certain chemicals,
including those that cause cancer or
nerve damage. There is now
considerable scientific evidence that the
human brain is not fully formed until
the age of 12, and childhood exposure to
some of the most common pesticides on
the market may greatly impact the
development of the central nervous
system. Children have more skin surface
for their size than adults, absorb
proportionally greater amounts of many
substances through their lungs and
intestinal tracts, and take in more air,
food and water per pound than adults. To
make matters worse, children have not
developed their immune systems,
nervous systems, or detoxifying
mechanisms completely, leaving them
less capable of fighting the introduction
of toxic pesticides into their systems.
The combination of likely increased
exposure to pesticides and lack of bodily
development to combat the toxic effects
of pesticides means that children are
suffering disproportionate from their
impacts. Several studies on the impact
of pesticides on children demonstrate
this tragic fact:
• A 1987 National Cancer Institute
study found a statistically
significant increase of nearly
seven -fold in the risk of leukemia
in children whose parents used
pesticides in their homes or
gardens. (14)
• A January 1993 study found
the risk of childhood brain
increased more than five -fold in
families that used no -pest strips,
pesticide bombs, and flea collars
around the home. (15)
that
cancer
• Of the 138,000 pesticide poisonings
reported to the national Poison
Control Centers in 1992, 65%
involved children. (16)
Moreover, there is much that we do not
know about pesticides and children.
According to the National Academy of
Sciences National Research Council
study, "Lack of data on pesticide toxicity
in developing organisms was a
recurring problem... In particular, little
work has been done to identify effects
that develop after a long latent period or
to investigate the effects of pesticide
exposure on neurotoxic, immunotoxic, or
endocrine responses in infants and
children." (17)
Pesticides and the
Environment
Since the publication of Rachel Carson's
landmark 1962 book Silent Spring, the
impacts of pesticides on the
environment have been well-known.
Pesticides are toxic to living organisms.
Some can accumulate in water systems,
pollute the air, and in some cases have
other dramatic environmental effects,
such as depleting the ozone layer. And,
just as Rachel Carson unearthed the
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devastating impacts of pesticides on bird
populations over 35 years ago, scientists
are discovering new threats to the
environment that are equally
disturbing.
Certain widely used soil fumigants today,
such as methyl bromide, 1,3
dichloropropene, (Telone), and metam-
sodium (Vapam), are not only extremely
toxic to most living organisms, but are
also highly volatile particles which play
a disproportionately large role in
depleting the stratospheric ozone layer.
Methyl bromide alone is estimated to
account for 5-10% of current yearly
ozone loss. (18)
Methyl bromide, a widely -
used pesticide, is estimated to
account for 5-10% of current
yearly ozone loss.
Use of pesticides over time often results
in increasing needs for even more
pesticides, since pesticides are nearly as
harmful to the beneficial insect species,
soil microorganisms, and worms which
naturally limit pest populations and
maintain soil health, as they are to the
pests themselves. Pesticides have also
been found to weaken plant root systems
and immune systems, and to reduce
concentrations of essential plant
nutrients in the soil such nitrogen and
phosphorous. (19)
A large number of pesticides in use
today are highly toxic to many bird
species. For example, carbofuran, a
pesticide used in agriculture, has been
clearly shown to be responsible for
multiple bird kill incidents, with some
kills numbering over 2000 birds. (20)
Fish & Wildlife data indicate that
organophosphate and carbamate
insecticides were the greatest pesticide
culprits in bird kills during 1994-1995,
afflicting many species such as ducks,
Canada geese, blue jays, and others. (21)
Pesticides residues accumulate in water
systems, carried there from agricultural
runoff, drift, home use, and other
sources, where they take a heavy toll on
fish populations and other aquatic
species. Fish are among the most
vulnerable types of organisms to
damage from pesticides, and can be
poisoned by the presence of even a few
parts per billion of pesticide active
ingredient in the aquatic environment.
In 1991, at least one million fish in the
bayous of Louisiana were killed by
aerial applications of Guthion
(azinphos-methyl). (22) In 1995, toxic
concentrations of endosulfan and
methyl parathion along a 16 mile
stretch of Tennessee River tributary in
Alabama resulted in fish kills
numbering over 240,000 within a few
weeks. (23)
Pesticides often have particularly potent
effects on animal immune systems,
which can be seen as a causal factor in
the startling incidence of major die -offs
from diseases seen in many varieties of
bird, fish, and mammalian species in
recent decades. (24)
As some pesticides leach into surface
and ground waters, the quality of our
drinking water supplies is threatened.
In California, EPA studies of drinking
wells from 1985 to 1993 showed that
nearly one in every twenty wells was
verifiably contaminated by one or more
highly toxic pesticides, including
atrazine, simazine, methyl bromide, and
naphthalene. (25) Over 15 million
Americans drink water from pesticide
contaminated wells. (26)
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Definitions
Active ingredient: This is the ingredient in a
pesticide formula which specifically affects the
target pest. All health and environmental
information is for the active ingredient only,
unless otherwise noted. The active ingredient
may comprise less than 1% of the total formula.
Inert ingredient: Inerts are added to increase
the efficacy of a pesticide. They are called inert
but they are not necessarily chemically or
biologically inert. Historically these ingredients
have not been disclosed to the public because
manufacturers have claimed that they are
"trade secrets," and the U.S. EPA has routinely
accepted these claims.
Health effects:
Acute (immediate): The immediate effects of
a pesticide on human health.
Acute Toxicity class:
I - Highly toxic: Only a few drops can kill
you.
II - Very toxic: It takes up to an ounce to kill
you.
III - Moderately toxic: It takes up to a pint to
kill you.
IV - Least toxic: It takes up to a quart to kill
you.
Chronic (long term): The effects of a pesticide on
human health seen after a period of time has
passed from initial exposure, or from repeated
exposure. Examples include:
Carcinogen: Refers to chemicals which can
produce a malignant tumor.
Mutagen: A chemical which can alter
inherited genetic material. These changes in
DNA can lead to serious birth defects and/or
other chronic effects such as cancer.
Birth Defects: The chemical in question can
alter the formation of cells, tissues, and/or
organs in the early development of unborn
children.
Reproductive Harm: The chemical can cause
infertility, birth defects, still births, and
induce spontaneous abortions.
The Myth of Safety: A Failed Regulatory System
Despite what government agencies
and corporations tell you, pesticide
products currently on the market are
not safe, even when they are used
legally. There are a multitude of flaws
in the way that pesticides are
registered and in our political process
that allows corporations to influence
pesticide policy to allow the continued
use of their poisonous products.
Pesticides Known to be
Hazardous Allowed on the
Market
Even if we know that a pesticide
causes severe health and
environmental impacts, including
cancer and genetic damage, it may
still be allowed for use. The United
States Environmental Protection
Agency, which is responsible for
registering pesticides, determines
whether to register a pesticide by
weighing the risk associated with its
use against the benefit obtained. In
other words, the EPA may determine
that a cancer-causing chemical may
be used despite its public health
hazard if its "economic, social or
environmental" benefits are deemed
greater than its risk. (1) This risk -
benefit approach to decision-
making has flooded the market with
pesticides that are known to be
hazardous.
According to the US EPA, more than
70 active ingredients known to cause
cancer in animal tests are allowed
for use. (2) Over two dozen pesticides
known to disrupt the endocrine
system, including many common
pesticides like atrazine and 2-4-D,
are currently in wide use. (3) The
bottom line is that it is much easier
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to get a pesticide on the market than
it is to pull one off, even if there is
strong evidence of its
environmental and public health
hazards.
Testing for Health and
Environmental Impacts is
Incomplete
Although industry tests for a wide
range of environmental and health
impacts, the vast majority of
pesticides currently on the market
have not been fully tested. As of
March, 1997, only 148 of 604 pesticide
active ingredients had complete
environmental and health impact
studies as required under federal law.
(4) The passage of the Food Quality
Protection Act of 1996 requires new
testing of all pesticides to measure
their impact on children and infants,
reversing past standards that were
based on pesticide impacts to healthy
adults. It will take many years for
these tests to be completed, potentially
exposing many at -risk people to
continued toxic threats.
What We Don't Know Can
Hurt Us
Pesticides often contain inert
ingredients in addition to the active
ingredients that are designed to kill
the target pest. Inert ingredients are
added to a pesticide product to make it
apply to a surface, make it last longer
or for some other reason that will
increase its efficacy. Unfortunately,
the public is not provided information
about what inert ingredients are
included in pesticides in most cases,
despite the fact that inert ingredients
may be over 99% of the total pesticide
formulation and may be significantly
more toxic than the active ingredient.
A recent study found that at least 382
of the chemicals that the U.S. EPA lists
as inert ingredients were once or are
currently also registered as pesticide
active ingredients. (5) This means that
the public is kept in the dark about
the contents of pesticide products that
may be hazardous. Among the
ingredients that are listed as both
inert and active ingredients are
chloropicrin, which has been linked
to asthma and pulmonary edema, and
chlorothanonil, a probable human
carcinogen. (6) In addition, two
commonly used inert ingredients
were listed by the International
Agency for Research on Cancer as
known carcinogens. (7)
"At the most fundamental
level, the federal regulatory
system is driven by the
economic imperatives of the
chemical manufacturers- to
expand markets and profits -
and not by its mandate to
protect public health."
- Toxic Deception
Corporate Interests Dominate
the System
Corporate interests have a
stranglehold on pesticide policy in the
United States. They control much of
the science, public debate, and politics
over how government regulates
pesticides. According to Dan Fagin and
Marianne Lavelle, "At the most
fundamental level, the federal
regulatory system is driven by the
economic imperatives of the chemical
manufacturers- to expand markets
and profits- and not by its mandate to
protect public health." (8) Twelve of
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the leading chemical companies
contributed over $7 million from
1979-1995 to Congressional campaigns.
(9) From 1979-1994, Monsanto and
Dow, two of the leading chemical
producers on the planet, gave $42.5
million to foundations and
universities, much of it to research
pesticides. (10) An analysis of health
studies of four chemicals from 1989-
1993 indicated:
• Of the 43 studies funded by
industry or corporations, 74%
indicated that the chemical was
safe.
• Of the 118 studies funded by
non - industry scientists, only 27%
showed favorable results. (11)
In addition, the vast majority of advice
that farmers and urban pest managers
receives comes from the chemical
industry, whose profits stem directly
from the sale of their pesticide
products, not from their ability to
manage pests safely with non-toxic
alternatives. In California, only 2.6%
of the state Department of Pesticide
Regulation (DPR) budget is allocated to
research into alternatives.
Drawing by Paul Normandia; @1996, T h e
Reality Behind Corporate
Environmentalism,. Third World
Network. Reprinted with Permission.
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Pesticides in Parks
Most people think of parks as safe
havens for their children and pets. It
is a place to spend sunny weekends
with family member and friends, play
catch with the dog, and relax with a
book. We very rarely think about
potential exposures to toxic substances
in these places. However, the truth is
that we are unnecessarily and
unknowingly being exposed to
pesticides in our parks that threaten
both our health and the environment.
The San Francisco Recreation and
Park Department, for example, used
over 60 pesticides from 1994-1995,
including 26 suspected of causing
cancer, 20 suspected of causing
reproductive harm, 19 suspected of
causing genetic damage, and 25 that
were highly toxic to birds, fish,
and/or bees. (1) The use of massive
amounts of potentially hazardous
pesticides is common practice at most
parks.
Rarely are people who play in parks
aware of the level of pesticides there
because so few park departments
notify visitors of their use. Although
most parks apply pesticides, it is very
rare to see a sign indicating what
pesticides are being used and when.
This means that many people are
unknowingly being exposed to this
potentially toxic hazard.
Recreation and park department staff
use toxic pesticides to combat the very
real threat of pests in parks. Gophers,
ants, weeds, mice, and rats are some of
the common pests that frequent many
parks. The common approach to pest
management in most parks is to spray
pesticides as soon as a pest problem
occurs or to spray preventively
whether a problem exists or not. Often
staff or gardeners will use Round -up
or other common herbicides to
remove weeds growing between
cracks in the sidewalks or on park
meadows, or diazinon and
chlorpyrifos for ants inside
recreational buildings.
Drawing by Vincent Perez.. Copyright, 1992,
Harvest of Sorrow, Pesticide Education Center
Reprinted with Permission.
This common approach not only
threatens public health and the
environment, but fails to provide
long-term solutions to the problems it
is trying to solve. Many of the
pesticides commonly used in parks
have been linked to health impacts
such as headaches, nausea, intestinal
pain, cancer, genetic damage, and
reproductive harm. Many have also
been linked to groundwater pollution
and wildlife poisoning.
The use of these pesticides often kills
non -target species that may be
beneficial to controlling the pest
problem. Moreover, many pests have
developed tolerances to pesticides,
requiring greater quantities and
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often more toxic applications of
pesticides to control the problem.
If pesticides are so hazardous and fail
to provide long-term solutions to real
problems, why are they still used in
parks? There are several barriers that
prevent many parks from using safer
alternatives. The biggest one is often
lack of education about the
alternatives. Alternatives for common
pest problems facing parks have been
used in many places successfully.
However, many park managers and
staff have been trained in pest
management practices that stress the
use of pesticides rather than other,
less toxic means of control. They are
often unaware of alternative methods
because they have not been exposed to
them. This lack of knowledge often
makes many park managers and staff
hesitant to try a new approach,
because they are used to using
pesticides.
The second major barrier to change is
often money. Switching away from
pesticides may mean an initial
investment. Common initial costs
include the purchase of new
equipment, the hiring of new staff to
coordinate the program, and training
for current park staff in least -toxic
pest control methods. Like any new
program, an initial investment is
often needed to get it off the ground,
and using alternative methods for pest
control is no different.
Fortunately, switching to non-toxic
alternatives and adopting Integrated
Pest Management (IPM) practices may
offer long-term cost reductions for
park staff. Moving away from the use
of pesticides cuts the cost of
purchasing pesticide products and loss
of worker days from poisoning
incidents. Most importantly, reducing
pesticide use means that people, pets,
wildlife, and future generations will
be free from pesticide exposure in
parks.
This manual is designed to provide
community members with the tools
that they need to effectively
campaign for pesticide use reduction
in parks and reverse the trend of
unnecessary poisoning. It contains
information about the problems
associated with pesticides, particularly
those used commonly in parks, as well
as what alternatives can be used to
combat pest problems. It also includes
sections on the failure of government
to adequately protect us from pesticide
hazards, a model policy that you can
use for your own park and steps to
take to help get the policy in place,
and resources for additional
information. Pesticide Watch
Education Fund has consulted and
worked with community groups
around the nation in their efforts to
get pesticides out of parks, and we
hope that this manual will help you in
your own local efforts.
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Common Pesticides Used in Parks
Round -up and Diazinon, two pesticides commonly used
in parks and found in most hardware stores for home use.
Glyphosate
Glyphosate is one of the most
intensively used herbicides in the
country, and is the active ingredient
in products including Round -up and
Rodeo. Various formulations are
either Class II or Class III toxins whose
acute health effects in humans can
include severe eye irritation, and, in
sufficient amounts, gastrointestinal
pain, vomiting, swelling of lungs,
clouding of consciousness, and
destruction of red blood cells (1). From
1984-1990, glyphosate was the third
most common reported cause of illness
due to agricultural pesticide use, and
the first most common for landscape
workers.
Roundup contains POEA, an "inert"
ingredient which is three times more
toxic than glyphosate (2). Moreover,
Roundup has severe and persistent
environmental impacts, including
leaving substantial residues in
agricultural soils and harvested
produce, killing beneficial insects,
inhibiting beneficial fungi growth
and nitrogen fixation, and increasing
the spread or severity of plant
diseases (3).
2,4-D
A commonly used herbicide, 2,4-D has
been linked to a number of acute and
chronic health impacts. Acute health
effects include nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, headache, temporary loss of
vision, muscle weakness, burning
eyes, sore throat with a burning in
the chest, and difficulty forming
thoughts (4). Residual effects can
include numbness and tingling in the
hands and feet, concentration and
memory loss, chronic respiratory
impairment, and bleeding tendency
(5). 2,4-D in moderate doses causes
reproductive effects in most animals,
suggesting that humans are also
likely to develop reproductive effects,
though no direct evidence is yet
available (6). 2,4-D is also a suspect
carcinogen and mutagen (7). 2,4-D is
known to form impurities during the
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manufacturing process; called dioxins,
some of these are far more potent
carcinogens at lower concentrations
than 2,4-D itself, and they have turned
up repeatedly in commercial
formulations (8).
Triclopyr
This herbicide is commonly used
under two brand names, garlon and
turflon. Lab tests of triclopyr on
animals indicate possible organ
damage, genetic damage, and
reproductive and cancer-causing
effects (9).
Furthermore, the "inert" ingredients
in some triclopyr pesticides may be
equally or more toxic than the active
ingredient. Such is the case with
Garlon 4, containing kerosene, which
is acutely toxic if inhaled, or Garlon 3,
which contains ethanol, known to
cause birth defects, reproductive
damage, and adverse neurological and
liver effects (10). Triclopyr can
persist in soils and water, is extremely
toxic to fish, and its long-term
environmental effects are unknown
(11).
Oryzalin
This widely used herbicide, with the
common brand name surflan, is a
Class IV toxin which can irritate the
eyes and is considered to be a suspect
carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (12). Surflan
presents a classic case of a pesticide
that was considered "safe" and was
used with relatively few precautions
until studies showed that it persisted
in the environment and had many
health effects on lab animals. It is
startling to note that the one use of
oryzalin which has not yet been re-
registered by the EPA is for
residential lawn and turf use, because
of the clear danger of exposure,
especially for young children,
because of the environmental
persistence of oryzalin, and in light of
the "lack of data" on the effects on
humans of turf exposures to oryzalin
(13).
Diazinon
Diazinon is an organophosphate
insecticide which works by inhibiting
the neurotransmitter system in
animals. It is one of the most popular
organophosphates still in use. Just one
tenth of an ounce (or less) of this
potent toxin can kill an adult human
(14). A favorite insecticide widely
used in fields, gardens, parks, and
homes against many insects, Diazinon
comes in many forms, and is
categorized as either a Class II or Class
III acutely toxic pesticide depending
on its formulation.
Acute effects of diazinon poisoning
can include headache, fatigue, nausea,
vomiting, excessive salivation,
tearing, urination, and defecation,
blurry vision, abnormal eye
movements, slow heartbeat, muscle
weakness, incoordination, respiratory
depression, damage to skeletal
muscles, and inflammation of the
pancreas (15). Lab studies on animals
show a range of severe chronic
effects, including definite evidence of
birth defects, fetotoxicity, and
mutagenicity, while surveys of
farmers in the Midwest who were
exposed to diazinon indicate elevated
cancer incidences (16). A 1990 U.S.
Food and Drug Administration study
found that diazinon was one of the
most widely used pesticides in the U.S.,
with over 17 million indoor
applications a year, and over 57
million outdoor applications. (17) And
while organophosphates generally
are considered only moderately
persistent, studies have found
surprisingly persistent residues of
diazinon, both indoors and in waters
and soils (18).
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) : A Least -Toxic Approach 1
Many communities have successfully
reduced pesticide use in their local parks
by taking strong steps to use alternatives
that successfully manage pest problems
without the use of dangerous pesticides.
Pesticide Watch Education Fund has
developed -a four -point platform to
protect public health and the
environment from the hazards of
unnecessary pesticide use in parks:
1. Ban the use of the most dangerous
pesticides. People should not be
exposed to extremely toxic pesticides
or those suspected of causing cancer
and reproductive harm. The most
dangerous pesticides should be
banned immediately to protect our
children from these highly toxic
chemicals.
2. Commit to pesticide use reduction.
The goal should be to reduce
pesticide use to as close to zero as
possible.
3. Notify the public of all pesticide
applications. The public has a right -
to -know if pesticides are being used
in their parks. Proper notification
should be given four days prior and
four days after any pesticide
application.
4. Adopt an Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) policy. All parks
should adopt an IPM policy that
prioritizes the use of least -toxic
methods to control pest problems.
The cornerstone of effective pest
management is the adoption of IPM
as the policy for the park. IPM is a
comprehensive approach to pest
control that emphasizes pest
monitoring and biological and least -
toxic control of pests.
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IPM can be broken down into 4
simple steps:
1. Monitor. Monitor the pest
problem to determine if a real
problem exists. Careful gathering of
information is the critical first step
to addressing pest problems.
2. Establish tolerance levels.
One of the central questions that
needs to be asked in determining
the proper course of action is
establishing at what level the
presence of a particular pest creates
a problem that needs to be
addressed. There are a number of
considerations in making this
decision, including economics,
aesthetics, and safety.
3. Determine options for pest
control. Once it has been
established that a pest problem has
exceeded the tolerance level
determined for the park, biological
and other non -chemical options
should be explored first. Only as a
last resort should least -toxic
pesticides be used. Be sure to
document all treatments.
4. Evaluate. Constant evaluation of
the pest management program is
essential to its success. By tracking
and determining where pests are,
what options were considered and
used, pests can be effectively
managed safely.
This approach to pest management
has been adopted by many
communities throughout the nation,
including San Francisco, Arcata,
Oakland, and Berkeley, Portland,
Oregon, and others. The result has
been safer and more effective pest
control.
Common Pest Problems in Parks
and Least Toxic Alternatives
Below is a list of common pest problems in parks and some ideas of non-toxic
alternatives that may be effective. This information was taken from
Common Sense Pest Control by William and Helga Olkowski and Sheila Daar
with the Bio -Integral Resources Center. For more comprehensive
information about alternatives, see the resources section of this manual.
Weeds: A healthy lawn can withstand many pest problems and choke out
weeds, but it is not realistic to think that every lawn must be completely
weed free. Establishing a higher tolerance of weeds is the first step in
reducing pesticide use. A critical first step in non-toxic weed management
is to research and understand weeds and their environment, which will
allow for more effective treatment of pest problems. Non-toxic alternatives
include mowing lawn to proper heights, effective watering, proper
application of fertilizers at the right times, overseeding with the correct
grass varieties, flamers, manual pulling, and infra -red or hot water
technologies for spot treating weeds.
Gophers: There are a number of effective physical controls: mesh wire
barrier fences that extend 2 ft. below ground and 2 ft. above can be used to
exclude gophers from the plot, or to protect individual bulbs, shrubs and
trees by laying it in their planting holes; barrier trenches can be used to
exclude gophers from the plot, or to protect individual bulbs, shrubs and
trees by laying it in their planting holes; barrier trenches can be used; or
old-fashioned traps can be used.
Mice and rats: Many parks have buildings that may attract mice and rats if
proper preventative measures are not taken. Control methods for both are
similar. Preventative maintenance is the key element in long-term control
of mice and other indoor rodents, limiting their habitats and access to food.
Steps to take include: mouse -proofing the building; storing food, birdseed,
lawnseed, and other similar materials in mouse -proof containers, removing
indoor clutter; removing piles of debris, weeds, and tall grass outside of the
building; keeping dumpsters and garbage cans clean and make sure to have
tight closing lids; and mouse traps, including glue boards, snap traps, and
multiple catch traps.
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Ten Steps to Reducing Pesticide Use in Parks
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There is no simple formula for
campaigning to reduce pesticides in
parks. Every community will be faced
with different pest problems, political
forces, community dynamics, and
financial status. Each community will
need to consider all of these factors
when deciding on how to proceed.
However, there are some steps that
many communities have taken in
their own efforts that can be helpful
in yours. Below is a list of steps that
have proven successful. If you want
to discuss your situation, please feel
free to contact Pesticide Watch
Education Fund. We would be happy to
provide assistance.
1. Research the problem
in your community.
The first step to reducing pesticide
use in your local park is determining
the extent of the problem.
Researching the problem will provide
you with valuable information on
what pesticides are currently being
used in your community and can be
used to document the need for reform.
California is fortunate to have the
best pesticide use reporting system in
the nation. With some notable
exceptions, if a pesticide is used, it
needs to be reported monthly to the
County Agricultural Commissioner's
Office. This information is then
available to the public.
Many people have faced roadblocks in
obtaining this information from
County Agricultural Commissioner' s
offices. Despite the fact that this
information is available to the public,
Commissioner's often are hesitant to
provide it because they know that the
information can serve as a valuable
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tool in calling for pesticide use
reform. Agricultural Commissioner's
often respond to pressure from
chemical and big agricultural
corporate interests, whose profits are
dependent on the continued sales of
pesticide products.
The most common roadblocks that
Commissioner's often use include
charging high fees for copies of the
reports, putting restrictions on what
times the information is available,
and not taking the time to explain
what the forms say. While it is
appropriate for the County to charge
fees for copying, there are several
steps that you can take to limit costs,
including volunteering to make the
copies yourself and demanding that
copies not cost more than 5 cents per
page. Because the information is
available to the public, it is
inappropriate for the County
Agriculture Commissioner to limit
your access to the information.
Demand that you be allowed to see the
use reports at a time that is
convenient. Finally, if you need help
in interpreting the information on
the use reports, contact Pesticide
Watch Education Fund for assistance.
Once you obtain the use reports, you
will be faced with a new challenge.
Deficiencies in the use reporting
system limit our ability to obtain
information about what pesticides are
used in local parks. Use reports will
provide information about what
pesticides and in what amounts are
being used in county or city parks,
but it will not provide information on
which parks specifically. In order to
obtain that information, you often
need to meet with recreation and park
officials to get details on what is
being used in each individual park.
However, it is not always necessary to
get information that is park specific.
In San Francisco, Green Corps and
Pesticide Watch Education Fund
researched'-- pesticide use by the San
Francisco Recreation and Park
Department. The groups never looked
at what was used in each individual
park, but had enough information
about what was being used
throughout the system to make a
compelling case for system -wide
reform. For a copy of the report, see
the resources section at the end of
this guide for details on how to order
it.
2. Build a group.
One of the most important steps in
winning a pesticide use reduction
campaign is recruiting a group of
people who will work on the
campaign. There are several reasons
for taking the time to involve others.
First, changing pesticide practices
takes a lot of work, and involving
many people will provide you with
the opportunity to get the most
amount of work done. If you don't
involve others, you will find yourself
drowning in work. Second, if there
are only one or two people involved,
it is easy for the opposition to paint
you as radical and fringe. If many
people from diverse constituencies
are involved, it is much more difficult
to dismiss your calls for change.
Fortunately, there is strong support
for pesticide use reforms in many
communities. People are becoming
increasingly aware of the hazards
associated with the use of pesticides,
including their impacts on children
and the environment. If people knew
that dangerous pesticides were being
used in the parks where they take
their children and pets, it is likely
that many people would be interested
in getting involved in a campaign to
stop their use.
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There are many ways to recruit
people to become involved, including
petitioning at the local park, calling
local environmental and public
health organizations, and knocking
on your neighbors' doors to discuss
the issue.
After you have developed a core of
people interested in working on the
issue, hold a meeting and begin
planning. The group should decide on
what strategy it wants to pursue and
make a plan for making that happen.
Pesticide Watch Education Fund has
developed manuals for recruiting,
building a group, and facilitating
meetings. Contact us for more
information.
3. Establish clear goals.
Determine exactly what you want to
accomplish. It is critical that
everybody working on the campaign
is clear on exactly what it is that you
want to happen. If there is no
agreement amongst the group on
goals, it will be very difficult to decide
what steps to take to achieve pesticide
reform in your community.
There are many options for goals,
including banning the use of all
herbicides, establishing an IPM
policy and program, or simply
providing notification to the public
when pesticides are being used. You
may want to ask for all of these. The
most important thing is that the
group is clear on exactly what it
wants to accomplish. See page 21-23
for information on the pluses and
minuses of establishing each of the
goals mentioned above.
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4. Meet with Recreation
and Park Department
leaders.
Ultimately, it is the Recreation and
Park department staff that in most
cases are responsible for managing
pest problems in local parks. Meet
with them to discuss what pest
problems they face and how they
manage their problems. Often, their
response to pest problems like weeds
is to apply pesticides for short-term
relief of the problem, rather than to
look for safe alternatives that result
in solving the problem. In some cases,
Recreation and Park department
leaders may be open to looking for
alternatives. Often, the main reason
that they continue to use pesticides is
because they don't know that that
there is a better way. In other cases,
they may be opposed to change. They
may argue that the pesticides that
they use are safe or that they lack
money and staff to implement
alternatives. It is critical to meet with
staff early in the process to determine
whether they are open to non-toxic
alternatives and what it will take to
have them change. If Recreation and
Park department staff are supportive
of change, the chances of the success
of the program increase dramatically.
5. Campaign to educate
the public about the
hazards of pesticide use
and the alternatives.
If the Recreation and Park
department staff are not open to
making the changes that you want,
you will need to gain additional public
support to win. There are a number of
ways of educating the public about
the dangers of pesticide use in parks
and your efforts to reduce them,
including:
• Releasing a report on pesticide
use in your local parks. In San
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Francisco, Pesticide Watch Education
Fund and Green Corps compiled a
report on pesticide use by the San
Francisco Recreation and Park
Department and received television,
newspaper, and radio coverage. This
is an excellent way to inform the
public.
• Setting up tables at community
fairs, grocery stores, outside of parks,
and other high traffic areas.
• Designing and distributing a fact
sheet that discusses the problem in
your local park, and what your
solution is. Include information about
how to get involved.
Pesticide Watch Education Fund has
sample fact sheets, petitions, and
other public education materials
available. We have also developed a
packet on how to work with the media
to publicize your efforts. Contact us
for more information.
6. Institutionalize IPM.
A successful public education
campaign may provide you with the
public support needed to establish
IPM as the policy for the park. It is
important that this becomes the
official policy. The recreation and
park department staff and
administration that you work with
may be committed to pesticide use
reduction, and may take strong steps
in that direction. However, without a
written policy there is no guarantee
that future administrations may not
change course.
Written policies can be done either
through a change in park policy,
which has been done in San Diego, or
by passing an ordinance through
your local County Board of
Supervisors or City Council.
Ordinances have been passed in a
number of communities, including
San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley,
CA, and Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Both
of these options have proven very
effective. See pages 21-23 for a sample
model policy that you can use and
adapt for your own community needs.
7. Form an IPM
Committee.
Passage of a good policy is only the
first step in ensuring long-term
pesticide use reduction in your local
park. A policy is just a piece of paper
that collects dust on a shelf unless
proper implementation occurs. A
common way to ensure that the IPM
policy actually results in real
reduction is to form an IPM Committee
to oversee implementation and work
collaboratively to solve the real-life
pest problems that face parks without
the use of hazardous pesticides. The
IPM Committee can be made up of
Recreation and Park Department
staff, concerned community
members, representatives from
environmental or public health
organizations, IPM experts, and other
stakeholders. The Committee should
meet regularly to find creative
solutions to problems.
The City of San Francisco has created
a committee to oversee
implementation that may serve as a
model for other communities. The
committee has established a central
coordinator within the Agricultural
Commissioner's office to assist city
departments with information about
non-toxic alternatives, has organized
trainings for City staff on IPM
methods, and is devising public
education materials to inform the
public about the San Francisco policy
and pesticide problems and
alternatives.
8. Training.
A successful IPM program will
require training for
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staff in non-toxic alternatives. This
training is critical because parks face
very real pest problems, including
weeds, insects, and rodents, that need
to be managed to protect public
health and maintain aesthetic values
for the community. If department
staff are not trained in using
alternative methods of control, these
pests can become a problem.
Fortunately, there are many
organizations and government
agencies that can provide training in
non-toxic alternatives to pesticides.
The Bio -Integral Resources Center,
based in Berkeley, has written the
book on urban IPM and has provided
training to a diverse audience of
community members and
professionals on using least -toxic
alternatives to pesticides. See the
resources page on page 24 for
information about how to contact
them.
9. Watchdog.
It is critical that you monitor the
progress of the IPM program. Safe
and effective pest management
requires constant attention and
creativity. If an IPM Committee is
formed, be sure to have community
members represented to ensure that
the program remains committed to its
goals- reducing pesticide use to
protect public health and the
environment.
10. Celebrate!!
A successful campaign to get
pesticides out of parks means that
people and pets can play free of fear
of exposure to dangerous pesticides.
That is something to be proud of , nu
Case Study: San Francisco
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The City of San Francisco is famous for its urban parks, particular the
spectacular Golden Gate Park. Millions of people visit it and other city parks to
enjoy the flowers, spend time with their families, or play catch with their
dogs. What these visitors did not know was that they were being exposed to
high numbers of toxic pesticides. In fact, over 60 pesticides were used between
1994-1995 by the department, 26 suspected of causing cancer.
Thanks to the efforts of a broad coalition of public interest organizations and
community activists, San Francisco parks and other government facilities will
soon be free of toxic pesticides. In October of 1996, the San Francisco Board of
Supervisors voted unanimously to pass one of the toughest pesticide
ordinances in the nation. The ordinance:
• Immediately bans the use of the most toxic pesticides.
• Requires notification of all pesticide use four days prior and after an
application.
• Establishes an IPM policy for all city departments.
• Bans the use of all pesticides by all City departments except those that
the Commission on the Environment approves for use as consistent with
an IPM program by the year 2000.
This landmark ordinance was the result of nearly a year of hard work by
many committed individuals and organizations. Spearheaded by Pesticide
Watch Education Fund and Green Corps, a coalition of over 25 environmental,
public health, community, and other public interest organizations including
Breast Cancer Action, San Francisco League of Conservation Voters, California
Nurses Association, and Pesticide Action Network, formed the Bay Area Beyond
Pesticides coalition with the goal of reducing pesticide use in San Francisco
public places, including parks. After meeting with resistance to change from
the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, the coalition engaged in a
massive public education campaign, gathered over 1,600 petition signatures,
receiving extensive media coverage, released a report on pesticide use by the
Recreation and Park Department, met with members of the Recreation Park
Department and the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, made presentations to
organizations throughout the City, and testified at key hearings.
Now, citizens and community groups are working with government agencies
to ensure that the policy is implemented successfully. An advisory committee
meets regularly to discuss ways to work together to make the challenging
transition away from pesticides and towards a more sustainable method of pest
control. As a result of these meetings, several amendments were added to the
original ordinance to make it a better and more effective law, including
establishing a central coordinator to work with all city departments on the
transition and allowing for exemptions in the case of public health
emergencies. The committee is now focusing on training city staff in IPM
methods and establishing a central database with information about
alternatives to various pest problems.
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Model Policy
1
In order to effectively reduce
pesticide use in parks, it is critical to
establish both a written policy and
then develop a program that will
ensure proper implementation. There
is no perfect policy that will work in
every community. However, there
are many components of any policy
that are critical to its success. The
following is a summary of some of the
most important things to consider
when developing a policy for your
community:
Integrated Pest Management
Policy
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
means a decision-making process for
managing pests that uses monitoring
to determine pest injury levels and
combines biological, cultural,
physical, and chemical tools to
minimize health, environmental and
financial risks. The method uses
extensive knowledge about pests,
such as infestation thresholds, life
histories, environmental
requirements and natural enemies to
compliment and facilitate biological
and other natural control of pests.
The method uses the least toxic
pesticides only as a last resort.
The department shall follow the
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
approach outlined below:
1)Monitor each pest ecosystem to
determine pest population, size,
occurrence, and natural enemy
population, if present. Identify
decisions and practices that could
affect pest populations. Keep records
of such monitoring.
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2) Set an injury level, based on how
much aesthetic or economic damage
the site can tolerate.
3) Consider a range of potential
treatments for the pest problem.
Employ least -toxic management
tactics first. Consider the use of
chemicals only as a last resort and
select and use chemicals only within
an IPM program and in accordance
with other provisions of this policy.
a) Determine the most effective
treatment time, based on pest
biology and other variables,
such as weather and local
conditions.
b) Design and construct indoor
and outdoor areas to reduce and
eliminate pest habitats.
c) Modify management pract-
ices, including watering,
mulching, waste management,
and food storage.
d) Modify pest ecosystems to '
reduce food and living space.
e) Use physical controls such as
hand -weeding, traps, and
barriers.
f) Use biological controls,
including introducing or
enhancing pests' natural
enemies
4) Conduct ongoing educational
programs:
a) Acquaint staff with pest
biologies, the IPM approach,
new pest management strategies
as they become known, and
toxicology of pesticides proposed
for use.
b) Inform the public of the City's
attempt to reduce pesticide use a n d
respond to questions from the
public about the City's pest
management practices.
c)Monitor treatment to evaluate
effectiveness. Keep monitoring
records.
Ban on the Use of the Most
Hazardous Pesticides
Effective immediately, the
department shall not use any Toxicity
Class I pesticide, any pesticide
containing a chemical identified by
the state of California as a chemical
known to the state to cause cancer or
reproductive harm pursuant to the
California Safe Drinking Water and
Enforcement Act of 1986, and any
pesticide identified as a human
carcinogen or probable human
carcinogen by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency,
Office of Prevention, Pesticides and
Toxic Substances.
Note: This may be a controversial
provision. We believe that it is critical to
ban the use of the worst pesticides, but it
is up to you and your community whether
this approach makes sense. In addition,
you may need to consider whether you want
to ban pesticides immediately or whether
you want to phase the ban in over several
years.
Reduction in Overall
Pesticide Use
The department shall set a goal of
minimizing pesticide use to the lowest
amount possible.
Note: Several policies have set goals of
eliminating the use of all pesticides, with
some exceptions allowed in the case of
public health emergencies. This approach
places the burden of proof on department
staff to demonstrate that there is a valid
reason for each and every pesticide
application, thus ensuring that non-toxic
alternatives will be the first line of
defense. However, be aware that several
common pesticides that are commonly used
as part of IPM practices, including Bt and
insecticidal soap, will be banned as part of
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this type of policy. If your community
believes that it is appropriate to use these
types of alternatives as part of the overall
pest management program, you may want to
consider compiling a list of acceptable use
pesticides.
Notification of Pesticide Use
1)The department shall comply with
the following notification
procedures.
2) Signs shall be posted at least four
days before application of the
pesticide and remain posted at least
four days after application of the
pesticide.
3)Signs shall be posted in highly
visible locations around the
perimeter of the area where the
pesticide is applied in an open area.
4) Signs shall be of a standardized
design that are easily recognizable
to the public and workers.
5)Signs shall contain the name and
active ingredient of the pesticide,
the target pest, the date of pesticide
use, the signal word indicating the
toxicity category of the pesticide,
the date of re-entry to the area
treated, and the name and contact
number for more information.
Note: We recommend posting signs four
days prior to and after an application.
Many programs have different amount of
times for posting, ranging from one to four
days.
Record Keeping of Pesticide
Applications
The department shall keep records of
each pesticide application. Each
application record shall include the
following information:
1) The target pest;
2)The type and quantity of pesticide
used;
3)The site of the pesticide application;
4)The date the pesticide was used;
5)The name of the pesticide
applicator;
6)The application equipment used;
Application records shall be made
available to the public.
Reporting of Pesticide
Applications
The department shall compile a
report on pesticide use in the parks
annually. the report should include
the following information:
1) Pesticides used and the amount
used;
2)Total pesticide use;
3)Comparison of pesticide use over
the years in comparison to
previous years;
4)Major pest problems facing the
park;
5)Detailed account of non-toxic
alternatives used.
IPM Coordinator
The department shall designate a
staff person who has a background in
IPM to coordinate the IPM program.
The IPM coordinator shall be
responsible for:
1)Communication with all department
staff on the goals and guidelines of
the program.
2)Coordinating training programs
for department staff.
3)Facilitating meetings with the IPM
committee.
4)Tracking all pesticide use and
compiling the annual report on
department pesticide use.
5)Providing technical expertise to
departmental staff on pest
problems and non-toxic
alternatives.
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6)Develop guidelines for department
staff in handling typical pest
problems.
7)Develop public education materials
to increase public understanding of
non-toxic methods of managing
pest problems
IPM Committee
An IPM committee shall be
established to advise the IPM
coordinator and oversee
implementation of the IPM policy.
The committee will be comprised of at
least the following constituencies:
recreation and park department staff,
IPM expert, community member,
public health representative,
environmental representative, and
the IPM coordinator. The IPM
committee shall meet monthly. The
committee shall be granted powers to
consider exemption requests from
department staff.
Exemptions
The department may request the use
of pesticides that are banned under
the provisions of this policy to the
IPM Committee. Exemptions to the
policy may be given for pesticides for
limited uses based on the department
documenting the need for the use of
the pesticide. Information required
for the exemption request include:
1) Explanation of the pest problem.
2)Description of the alternative
methods explored to solve the pest
problem.
3)Plan for finding alternatives for
future pest problems in this area.
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Resources
General Pesticide Information
There is a large supply of literature
on pesticides. The following is a small
sampling of some of the best, most
recent and most important. These
books should be available at your
local bookstore or library.
• Silent Spring (1962)
Rachel Carson, Houghton Mifflin
Company, NY
• Designer Poisons: How to
Protect Your Health and Home
from Toxic Pesticides (1995)
Marion Moses, Pesticide Education
Center, San Francisco
• Pesticides in the Diets of
Infants and Children (1993)
National Research Council, National
Academy Press, Washington, D.C.
• Pest Management at the
Crossroads (1996)
Charles E. Benbrook, Consumers
Union, Yonkers, NY
• Our Children's Toxic Legacy
(1996)
John Wargo, Yale University Press,
New Haven
• Our Stolen Future: How We Are
Threatening Our Intelligence,
Fertility, and
Survival (1996)
T. Colburn, et al, Penguin Books, NY
• Living Downstream: An
Ecologist Looks at Cancer and
the Environment (1997)
Sandra Steingraber, Addison-Wesley
Publishing Company, Inc., NY
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• Toxic Deception: How the
Chemical Industry Manipulates
Science, Bends the Law, and
Endangers Your Health (1996)
Dan Fagin, Marianne Lavelle, and the
Center for Public Integrity, Carol
Publishing Group, Seacaucus, NJ
• Reducing Your Risk: A Guide
to Avoiding Hormone Disrupting
Chemicals (1997)
A pamphlet from the World Wildlife
Fund, Canada
Organizations
There are a number of organizations
that you can contact for more
information about how to reduce
pesticides in schools, both in
California and across the United
States.
The Bio -Integral Resource
Center (BIRC)
PO Box 7414
Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 524-2567
birc@igc.apc.org
www.birc.org/birc
National Coalition Against the
Misuse of Pesticides (NCAMP)
701 E Street, SE
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 543-5450
ncamp@igc.apc.org
www.ncamp.org
New York Coalition for
Alternatives to Pesticides
(NYCAP)
353 Hamilton Street
Albany, New York
(518) 426-8246
nycap@crisny.org
Northwest Coalition for
Alternatives to Pesticides
(NCAP)
PO Box 1393
Eugene, OR 97440
Pesticide Action Network (PAN)
116 New Montgomery Street, Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 541-9140
panna@panna.org
www.panna.org/panna
Pesticide Watch Education Fund
(PWEF)
116 New Montgomery Street
Suite 530
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 543-2627
pestiwatch@igc.apc.org
Washington Toxics Coalition
(WTC)
4516 University Way, NE
Seattle, Washington 98105
(206) 632-1545
info@watoxics.org
Alternatives and Non-toxic Pest
Control Options
The following list provides an
excellent source of reference
materials on some of the most
common pest problems found in
schools and what the non-toxic
alternatives are to them.
• Common Sense Pest Control
(1991)
Olkowski, W., S. Daar and H. Olkowski
Available from BIRC.
This is the authority for non-toxic
pest control. This 715 page book gives
detailed information on how to deal
with common pest problems. BIRC also
has a large number of smaller pieces
on individual pests and how to control
with non-toxic alternatives,
including ones on ants, bats, birds,
carpenter ants, cockroaches, lice,
moths, beetles, rats, mice, and
termites.
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Additional Resources
"An Evaluation of San Francisco's
Recreation and Park Department's
Pest Control Program," Pesticide
Watch Education Fund and Green
Corps, 1996, 30 pgs.
"Voices for Pesticide Reform: The
Case for Safe Practices and Sound
Policy, A 1996 report by Beyond
Pesticides, National Coalition Against
the Misuse of Pesticides, and
Northwest Coalition for Alternatives
to Pesticides," 103 pgs._
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Endnotes
The Pesticide Problem
1- US EPA. 1994. Pesticide Industry Sales
and Usage. US EPA.
2- Department of Pesticide Regulation.
1990. Pesticide Use Reports. Annual
1995.
3- Department of Pesticide Regulation.
1995. Annual Report on Pesticide Illness
Released. DPR Release No. 95-31.
4- W. Pease, R. Morello-Frosch, D.S.
Albright, A. Kyle, and J.C. Robinson.
1993. "Preventing Pesticide Related
Illness in California Agriculture."
University of California, California
Policy Seminar. Berkeley, CA.
5- Dr. Theo Colborn, Dianne Dumanoski,
and John Peterson Myers. 1996. Our
Stolen Future: Are We Threatening Our
Ferltity, Intelligence, and Survival? --A
Scientific Detective Story. NY. Penguin
Books, USA, Inc.
Charles M. Benbrook, et al. 1996. Pest
Managemet at the Crossroads. Yonkers,
NY. Consumers Union.
6- Dr. Marion Moses. 1995. Designer
Poisons: How to Protect Your Health
and Home from Toxic Pesticides. San
Francisco. Pesticide Education Center: p.
85.
7- Aaaron Blair and Sheila Hoar Zahm.
"Cancer among Farmers."Occupational
Medicine: State of the Art Reviews. 6,
number 3: p. 335.
8- Aaron Blair, Mustafa Dosmenci, and
Ellen F. Heinemen. 1993. "Cancer and
Other Causes of Death Among Male and
Female Farmers from 23 States."
American Journal of Industrial Medicine.
No. 23: p. 729.
9- Women's Environment and Development
Organization (WEDO). January, 1997.
"California: Environmental Links to
Breast Cancer." A WEDO Action for
Cancer Campaign Report. p. ?
10- Charles M. Benbrook. September,
1996. Growing Doubt: A Primer on
Pesticides Identified as Endocrine
Disruptors and/or Reproductive
Toxicants. Washington, DC. A report
prepared for The National Campaign for
Pesticide Policy Reform: p. 1-2.
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11- Benbrook, et al., p. 73-75.
12- Benbrook, p. 11.
13- Benbrook, p. 2.
14- R. Lowengart, et al. 1987. "Childhood
Leukemia and Parents Occupational and
Home Exposure." Journal of the
National Cancer Institute. Number 79: p.
39-46.
15- JR Davis, et al. 1993. "Family Pesticide
Use and Childhood Brain Cancer." Arch.
Enviro. Contamination and Toxicology
28: p. 87-92.
16- Jerome Blandell. 1993. "Human
Pesticide Exposure Reported to Poison
Control Centers in 1992." Pesticide
Poisoning Summary. Washington, DC.
U.S. EPA, Office of Pesticide Programs.
17- National Academy of Sciences. 1993.
Pesticides in the Diets of Infants and
Children. Washington, DC. National
Academy Press; p.4.
18- Pesticide Action Networn North
America. 1995. "Alternatives to Methyl
Bromide: Excerpts from the U. N.
Methyl Bromide Technical Options
Committee 1995 Assesment." page 1.
19- Benbrook, et al., p.61-63.
20- Benbrook, et al., p. 64.
21- Benbrook, et al., p. 65.
22- Benbrook, et al., p. 64..
23- Benbrook, et al., p. 64
24- Colborn, et al.
2.5- CAL EPA. December, 1993.
"Sampling Pesticide Residues in
California Well Water: 1993 Update Well
Inventory Database." Sacramento CAL
EPA: p. 9-10.
26- Riley, Becky. August, 1994. "Getting
Pesticides out of our Schools." A Report
by the Northwest Coalition for
Alternatives to Pesticides. Page 1.
The Myth of Safety: A Failed Regulatory
Sytem
1- Caroline Cox. 1997. "No Guarantee of
Safety." Journal of Pesticide Reform.
Published by the National Coalition for
Alternatives to Pesticides. Summer, Vol.
17, No. 2: p. 3.
2- U.S. EPA. 1994. Status of Pesticides in
Reregistration and Special Review. 738-
R-94-008. Prevention, Pesticides, and
Toxic Substances. Washington, DC.
3- Dr. Theo Colborn, et al. 1993.
"Developmental Effects of Endocrine
Disrupting Chemicals in Wildlife and
Humans." Environmental Health
Perspectives. Volume 101, No. 5: p. 378-
384.
4- Holly Knight. 1997. "Hidden Toxic
"Inerts": A Tragicomedy of Errors."
Journal of Pesticide Reform. Published
by National Coalition for Alternatives to
Pesticides. Summer 1997, Vol. 17, No. 2:
p. 10.
5- Knight, p. 10.
6- Knight, p. 10.
7- Knight, p. 11.
8- Fagin, et al., p. 13.
9- Fagin, et al., p. 124.
10- Fagin, et al., p. 54.
11- Fagin, et al., p. 51.
Pesticides in Parks
1- Pesticide Watch Education Fund and
Green Corps. 1996. An Evaluation of
San Francisco's Recreation and Park
Department's Pest Control Program.
Page 1.
Common Pesticides Used in Parks
1- Moses, p. 55-64.
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2- Cox, Caroline. 1996. "Ten Reasons
not to Use Round -up." California
Certified Organic Farmers. Winter,
1996, vol. 12, No. 4: p. 13.
3- Cox, p. 13.
4- Bane, Gwen. 1991. "2,4-D."
Journal of Pesticide Reform. Fall
1991, vol. 11, no.3.: p.21-24.
5- Bane, p.21-24.
6- Extension Technology Network, 2,4-
D revised September 1993, A
Pesticide Information Project of
Cooperative Extension Offices of
Cornell University, Michigan State
University, and University of
California- Davis.
7- Bane, p. 21-24.
8- Bane, p. 21-24.
9- Swadener, Carrie. "Triclopyr."
Journal of Pesticide Reform. "Fall
1992, vol. 12, no. 3: p.30.
10- Swadener, p. 30-31.
11- O'Brien, Mary. 1987. "
Triclopyr." Northwest Coalition
Against Pesticicdes fact sheet.
12- EPA R.E.D. Facts. September,
1994. "Oryzalin." US EPA.
13- EPA R.E.D. Facts.
14- Cox, Caroline. 1992. "Diazanon."
Journal of Pesticide Reform." Fall
1992, vol. 12, no. 3, p. 30.
15- Cox, p. 30.
16- Cox, p. 30-31.
17- Cox, p. 31.
18- Cox, p. 31.
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Appendix: IPM Programs & Contacts
There are many IPM programs that have
been in place for years across the country.
Below is a summary of some of the
programs and contacts for more
information.
Portland, OR
Instituted in the early 1980s, and just
officially revised this year, the Portland
Parks and Recreation Department presides
over one of the most advanced urban parks
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
programs in the country. Portland's IPM
program was developed by its horticultural
experts, brought in during the 70s and 80s
to improve Portland's already world-class
botanical gardens, who recognized the
dangers of unnecessary pesticide use. First
formally drafted over 12 years ago by
Parks & Rec officials, the written IPM
policy sets its priority order of pest control
strategies as: (1) prevention; (2) using
trapping, cultural, mechanical, and
biological control measures; (3) Biological
products; (4) and, as a last resort, using
chemical products.
In recognizing that "aesthetic concerns can
be equated to economic concerns," the
policy allows for the use of some pesticides
when there is a risk of significant economic
losses. Since the inception of the program,
there has been a "dramatic" decrease in the
use of pesticides, including eliminating the
use of almost all of the most hazardous
ones. There is a list of approved pesticides
that city staff are allowed to use as a last
resort. A committee has been established to
consider requests for the use of pesticides
not already listed.
Citizens were involved in the recent review
of the policy, which formally instituted the
Approved Pesticide List, and required that a
special panel review requests to use any
pesticide not on the list (although citizens
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do not have any formal continuing
oversight.)
The program's success lies in the
commitment and training of city staff to
pesticide use reduction. but the program's
main challenge is proving to be that of
improving and expanding coverage when
faced with shrinking budgets.
contact: John Reed, Pest Management
Program Coordinator
Portland Parks Bureau Operations and
Administration
6437 SE Division St.
Portland, OR 97206
ph:(503)823-1636
Eugene, OR
In 1980, Dr. William Olkowski, co-
founder of the Bio -Integral Resource
Center and one of the pioneers in
developing IPM, came to Eugene to give a
seminar for city employees on I PM, under
a Carter administration program to reduce
pesticide use. A skeptical attendee from the
Parks Department, Tim Rhay was quite
surprised to find himself "soundly
impressed" by the rationality, practicality,
and clear superiority of the IPM method to
the traditional "spray and pray" approach.
The result was Eugene's IPM program, in
which Mr. Rhay and his Parks staff
embarked upon a process of teaching
themselves about least -toxic pest
management and grounds maintenance.
Their "bottom-up" approach was to educate
the staff with the IPM methodology and
then empower them to make pest control
decisions, encouraging them to innovate
and find least -toxic solutions. Staff
training and participation have improved
over the years, so that they have come to
enthusiastically support and take
"ownership" of the program.
While they have not banned any pesticides
outright, pesticide use dropped dramatically
in the first few years of the program, with
total herbicide volume decreasing by
roughly 70%, and the majority of pesticides
then in use being phased out. The Parks
staff has found that in caring for turf,
adequate cultural maintenance is fully
effective to keep weeds at tolerable levels.
Moreover, public tolerance in Eugene of
weeds in parks (such as dandelions) has
proven higher than the Parks staff feared; in
fact, surveys have shown high approval of
Parks maintenance. There is no direct
citizen oversight of pesticide use, but the
City Council has several times reviewed
and approved the program. Mr. Rhay
insists that IPM is a cost-saving approach,
since its costs are primarily associated with
good maintenance, which is something that
should be done in any event, and that
money is saved by avoiding unnecessary
pesticide use.
contact: Tim Rhay, Turf and Grounds
Supervisor
Public Works Maintenance Department
1820 Roosevelt Blvd.
Eugene, OR 97402
ph:(541)687-5349
fax: (541)687-4882
Thurston County, WA
In the mid -80s, concerned citizens brought
the dangers of excessive pesticide use to the
attention of the county commissioners,
which led to the appointment of an
acrimonious Study Committee, and finally
resulted in the adoption of a "Pesticide Use
Policy" in 1989. This policy ran into
difficulty because it largely banned the use
of pesticides by county agencies, while
there was not yet adequate knowledge of or
experience with alternative methods of pest
control. Intolerable pest levels were
registered in certain areas, and it was
decided to revise the policy to allow for
some pesticide use, even as the practice of
non -chemical alternatives continued to
develop and improve. The Pesticide Use
Policy set up a Citizen Advisory
Committee, which oversaw and eventually
revised the policy in 1993. A full-time
Coordinator position was created to
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implement the Integrated Pest and
Vegetation Management program and help
expand its practice to other county
departments, so that today IPM is applied
in road maintenance, in the lakes
management and the noxious weeds
programs (which are consultative services
for private property owners), and by the
Solid Waste, Storm and Surface Water, and
Parks Departments.
Throughout the life of the program,
provisions have specified that only
pesticides toxicity class 3 or higher
(meaning least toxic) pesticides may be
used. In addition, known carcinogens,
mutagens, or developmental or
reproductive toxins, are all prohibited.
Currently, applications to use any new
pesticide must by approved by the Board of
Health on a case-by-case basis. Pesticide
use has decreased from a peak of 80
different pesticides used in the mid -80s,
totaling thousands of pounds, to a small
handful today, including the herbicide
Roundup and the insecticide Boric Acid.
Better landscape architecture in public
parks, roads, and facilities, which can
prevent pest problems in the first place, is
now one of the program's top priorities.
On the question of costs, Mark Swartout,
current Program Coordinator, explains that
although this is not clear-cut, IPM can help
avoid costly pesticide fixes to major pest
problems, and can also avert the real
potential for citizen liability claims against
government agencies for health and
environmental damages resulting from toxic
pesticides.
contact: Mark Swartout, Natural Resource
Specialist
Thurston County Department of Water and
Waste Management
921 Lakeridge Dr., SW, Bldg. 4, Rm. 100
Olympia, WA 98502
ph:(360)357-2491
fax:(360)
Madison, WI
Beginning in 1981, major public concern
arose over the use of 2,4-D, a highly toxic
phenoxy herbicide, which was then being
used heavily on Madison's golf courses.
The first step which the city took to
respond to this concern in the early `80s
was to institute a policy of public
notification of pesticide applications.
Through a combination of citizen input and
staff initiative, and drawing on outside
expertise including that of the Portland
Parks staff, in 1991 written guidelines were
drawn up for a Park Division Pesticide
Policy, which included the city golf
courses, and which called for the
development of an IPM program for the
entire city. Madison's IPM program not
surprisingly resembles that of Portland,
setting no strict limits on which pesticides
can be used, but urging the least -toxic
options, within the framework of better
maintenance, prevention, monitoring, and
non -chemical alternatives. As in Eugene,
field staff are given the freedom and
support to experiment with new ideas and
techniques.
Pesticide use reduction has been
impressive: from the large quantities of
2,4-D and other highly toxic pesticides
used in the early 80s, last year only 23.4
ounces of Roundup were used on golf
courses, along with slightly larger volumes
of certain moderate toxicity fungicides. Of
the 950 acres under management, only 15
were chemically treated. Ray Shane, Golf
Program Supervisor and IPM coordinator,
explains that simple maintenance techniques
such as rebuilding greens, clearing brush
from the sides of courses for air movement,
and better irrigation and fertilization, suffice
to keep a golf course mostly weed -free.
The Parks Department files an annual report
on its pesticide use and the IPM program
with the Department of Public Health, and
in the past two years have received only
one public complaint about pesticides.
contact: Ray Shane, Golf Program
Supervisor
3402 Hwy. AB
McFarland, WI 53558
ph:(608)838-3920
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San Diego, CA
In 1989, under the impetus of citizen
activists, the County Board of Supervisors
created a Pesticide Task Force to study the
effects of pesticides and to develop
alternative pest control methods for use on
county -owned and operated facilities. By
1992, the Task Force had submitted
detailed guidelines for reducing pesticide
use and implementing IPM throughout
county agencies, which were adopted by
the Board in 1993. Henceforth, all county
departments, and individual facilities within
departments, would be required to appoint
a staff member as their "IPM coordinator,"
who would be responsible for working
with the Department of Agriculture,
charged with heading up and implementing
the IPM program, to develop and apply
Integrated Pest Management in all areas of
county administration. To enforce this new
IPM procedure, it was decreed that the
Department of Agriculture would only
consider requests for chemical structural
pest control from departments and facilities
which had duly appointed an IPM
coordinator. The policy called for the
education of county staff and the public
about pest problems and IPM, required that
departments maintain detailed records of
pest situations and control methods, which
would be made publicly available, and
created an IPM Committee of citizens to
monitor and oversee the program, which
was instructed to meet and report back
regularly to the Board of Supervisors.
A regular schedule of intensive IPM training
courses has been instituted for the
coordinators, facilitated by the International
Pest Management Institute of Prescott,
Arizona, and thus knowledge of IPM
methodology is trickling down through the
entire staff of the county agencies. Unlike in
many California counties, the staff of the
Agricultural Commission, which in each
county is charged with local pesticide
regulation, have come to enthusiastically
embrace IPM, and advocate it to private
citizens and commercial operations.
Pesticide applications by county agencies are
currently minimal, even as total acreage
under county management has continued to
grow, and potent toxins of the past, such as
Dursban, Thicam, Knoxout, and 2,4-D have
been totally eliminated. In the Parks
Department, IPM training has become
standard for all Park Rangers over the last
two years, and pesticide applications are
down to less than a fifth of levels only a few
years ago. Currently, in 130 park sites
under its supervision throughout the county,
the Parks staff is using roughly 12 gallons
of moderate toxicity herbicides and
fungicides. They have implemented
innovative pest control strategies, such as
using the low-cost labor of "honor camp"
inmates (a minimum -security county
correctional program) for manual weed
removal and mulching.
contact: Jim Lovewell, District Park
Manager
San Diego County Department of Parks and
Recreation
5201 Ruffin Rd., Suite P
San Diego, CA 92123
ph:(619)694-3046
fax:(619)694-5841
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email: jlovewpk@co.san-diego.ca.us
East Bay Regional Parks District,
CA
contact: Nancy Brownfield, IPM specialist
2950 Peralta Oaks Ct.
Oakland, CA 94605
ph:(510)635-0138
fax:(510)635-3478
San Francisco
Jay Seslowe
San Francisco Agricultural Commissioner's
Office
501 Cesar Chavez Dr, Room 109A
San Francisco, CA 94124
415-285-5010
Department of Pesticide Regulation
Lynn Hawkins
1020 N Street, Room 161
Sacramento, CA 95814
(p) 916-324-4254
lhawkins@cdpr.ca.gov
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Honorable Mayor and
Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council
HERBICIDE USE WITHIN THE PARKS SYSTEM
Dear Council Members,
Thank you for including this important topic into your agenda. I think most of us can agree that
no one can honestly say that any of these chemical pesticides used in our parks system are safe.
Our own experience shows us that thousands of pesticides are now banned that were once
recognized as safe. DDT is just one of many examples. Roundup, a commonly used herbicide
in the city, is sprayed on the weeds on the Greenbelt and taken into the system of the plant. If
I walk my dog there the following day and she eats that sprayed grass can anyone really tell me
that ingesting the Roundup present in the tissues of that plant will not harm her in any way?
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Furthermore, Hermosa Beach's last contractor, Landscape West, was fined for spraying
Roundup without restricting the area and protecting the public. Van Herricks was written up last
year, in Manhattan Beach, by not following the law while spraying Pendulum. This occurred
after they were notified that testing would be conducted by the Department of Agriculture on
that day. I fear that these "safe" pesticides may not be safe and that the personnel spraying
them are not capable.
I am a certified horticulturist and expert in Integrated Pest Management(IPM). IPM is a widely
used approach to pest control that utilizes regular monitoring to determine if and when
treatments are needed and employs physical, mechanical, cultural, biological and educational
tactics to keep pest problems low. I have taught these practices to landscapers and homeowners
throughout Southern California for the past 10 years. I have maintained 25 gardens a week for
the past 15 years in the South Bay without the use of harmful insecticides or herbicides.
I also am certified with the Department of Agriculture as a pest control applicator and licensed
with the State of California to apply pesticides for hire. The most toxic pesticides I use are soap
and oil sprays.
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I would like to offer my services on a volunteer basis to help the city of Hermosa Beach establish
an ordinance to protect South Bay residents from exposure to pesticides. This ordinance would
be similar to the landmark measure passed in San Francisco in 1996. I am willing to start a task
force of horticulturists, environmentalists, city staff, and concerned citizens to meet this goal.
The estimated costs sent to you by Mike Flaherty, Public Works Superintendent is based on
limited knowledge of an IPM program. The City and hired contractors will need assistance from
IPM advisors and consultants to come up with a solution with a nominal cost to the City. There
are many other solutions to weeds and is not limited to just manual pulling. These solutions can
be discussed within this task force. I would like to see the City of Hermosa Beach leading the
way to protecting our citizens and pets and setting an example for our neighboring cities.
Respectfully,
Ann Barklow
Garden Magic Company
Pesticide Watch Education Fund
I1965VerrceBlvvd. Suite 408 LosAngeles, CA 90066
TeL Fax310.391-0033 pestiwatth@actoom
Jeff Duclos
National Board of Directors
Surfrider Foundation
Sent via fax: (310) 374-0495
April 27, 1999
Dear Jeff.
The growing statewide movement away from toxic pesticides toward safer pest
management alternatives is fast approaching us in Southern California. On the heels of
two major pesticide policy reforms in San. Francisco, one of our largest neighbors—the
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)—has also raised the bar, to protect public
health against toxic pesticides. LAUSD adopted a policy that will end the use of the most
hazardous pesticides on all 660 LA campuses.
Recent moves toward safer pest management by California municipalities and
school districts are predicated on several factors:
• First, pesticides are toxic by design. There is a growing body of evidence that
links commonly used pesticides with increased rates of cancer, neurologic
damage, hormone disruption, birth defects and infertility. Children are
uniquely sensitive to the toxic effects of pesticides and, according the National
Academy of Sciences, children are not protected under current pesticide
regulations. Given children's unique vulnerability to pesticides, San
Francisco, Los Angeles, and other cities have adopted measures to stop high
hazardous pesticide use.
• Secondly, alternatives to pesticides are safer and effective. By prioritizing
pest prevention through habitat management, exclusion, and improved
sanitation, the agencies listed above have been able to manage pests and
dramatically reduce pesticide use simultaneously. The pest management staff
at agencies turning away from pesticide are retained and trained in methods of
least -toxic pest management..
• Thirdly, pest management alternatives are cost effective. A 1998 survey of 40
Pennsylvania school districts that adopted safer pest management methods
showed that 86% of these districts enjoyed cost savings as a result of safer
pest management. By halting regular calendar spraying and preventing the
need for constant pest .management service by addressing the root causes of
pest problems with more permanent solutions, these school. districts have
shown that safer pest management programs make economic sense.
Pesticide Watch supports your efforts to protect the public from hazardous
pesticides. .Hermosa Beach residents deserve the same standard of protection against
toxic pesticides that is now in place for students and staff at LAUSD and for residents of
San Francisco.
Sincerely,
IIID
Christina Graves
Community Organizer
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CHAPTER 39
SAN FRANCISCO INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
See. 39.1. Purpose and Findings.
Sec. 39.2. Definitions.
Sec, 39.3. Ban on Use of Toxicity Category 1 and Certain Other Pesticides.
Sec. 39.4. Ban on Use of Toxicity Category II Pesticide Products; Total
Pesticide Ban.
Sec. 39.5. Notice of Pesticide Use.
Sec. 39.6. Implementation of City Integrated Pest Management Policy.
Sec, 39.7. Recordkeeping of Pesticide Applications.
Sec. 39.8. Exemptions.
Sec. 39,9. Ciry Contracts.
Sec. 39.10. Guidelines.
SEC, 39.,I. PURPOSE AND P1NDINGS. (a) The Board of Supervisors hereby
finds and declares that it shall be the policy of the City and County of San Francisco
for City departments and City contractors who apply pesticides to City property to
eliminate or reduce pesticide applications on City property to the maximum extent
feasible.
(b) Under this Chapter, the City and County of San Francisco wishes to exercise
its power to make economic decisions involving its own funds as a pardcipant in the
marketplace and to conduct its own business as a municipal corporation to ensure that
purchases and expenditures of public ,monies are made in a manner consistent with
integrated pest management policies and practices.
(c) This Chapter 39 concerns the application of pesticides to property owned
by the City and County of San Francisco only, and does not concern the application
of pesticide;, to property that is not owned by the City and County of San Francisco_
(d) Ciry departments shall implement 'the following City Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) Policy:
CITY INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT POLICY
The City, in carrying out its operations, shall assume pesticides are potentially
hazardous to human and environmental health, City departments shell give preference
to reasonably available nanpesticide alternatives when considering the use of pesti-
cides on City property. For all pest problems on City property, Ciry departments shall
follow the integrated pest management (TPM) approach outlined below.
(1) Monitor each pest ecosystem to determine pest population, tile. occurrence,
and natural enemy population, if present. Identify decisions and practices that could
affect pest populations. Keep records of such monitoring;
(2) Set for each pest at each site and identify in an IPM implementation plan.
an injury level, based on how much biological, aesthetic or economic damage the site
can tolerate;
(3) Consider a range of potential treatments for the pest problem. Employ non -
pesticide management tactics first. Consider the use of chemicals only as a last resort
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and select and use chemicals only within an 1PM program and in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 39,
(A) Determine the most effective treatment time, based on pest biology and
other variables, such as weather, seasonal changes in wildlife use Arid local conditions,
(13) Design and construct indoor and outdoor areas to reduce and eliminate pest
habitats,
(C) Modify management practices, including watering,-, mulching, waste
management, and food storage.
(D) Modify pest ecosystems to reduce food and living space,
(E) Use physical controls such as hand -weeding, traps a.hd'barricrs,
(F) Use biological controls (Introducing or enhancing pests` natural enemies):
(4) Conduct ongoing educational programs;
(A) Acquaint staff with, post biologies, the IPM approach, new pest management
strategies as they become known, and toxicology of pesticides proposed for use.
(11) inform the public of the City's attempt to reduce pesticide use and respond
to questions from the public about the City's pest manege.ment practices;
(5) Monitor treatment to evaluate effectiveness. Keep monitoring records and
include them in the IPM implementation plan.
(e) Nothing in this Chapter is intended to apply to pesticide applications that
arc required to comply with federal, State or local laws or regulations. (Added by Ord.
401-96. App. 10121196; amended Ord. 274-97, App. 713197)
SEC. 39.2.. DEFINITIONS. Whenever used in this ordinance, the following
terms shall have the meanings set forth below.
(a) "Agricultural Commissioner' means the County Agricultural Commissioner
for the City and County of San Francisco.
(b) "Antimicrobial agent" means any substance or mixture of substances
intended for inhibiting the growth of, or destroying any bacteria, fungi pathogenic to
man and other animals, or viruses declared to be pests under Food and Agricultural
Code Section 12754.5, except slime control agents, substances intended for use In or
on humans or other animals, and use in or on processed food, beverages or
pharmaceuticals. Antimicrobial agents Include, but are not limited to, disinfectants,
sanitizers, bacteriostats, sterilizers, fungicides .and fungistats applied to inanimate
surfaces, and commodity preservatives and protectants applied to raw materials Or
manufactured products.
(c) "City department" means any department of the City and County of San
Francisco and includes any pesticide applicator hired by a City department to apply
pesticides on City property. City department does not include any other local agency
or any federal or State agency, including but not limited to the San Francisco School
District, the San Fran elect) Community College District, the San Francisco Redevelop-
ment Agency and the San Francisco Housing Authority.
(d) "Commission on the Environment" means the Commission on the Environ-
ment provided for by San Francisco Charter Section 4.118.
(e) "Contract" means a binding written agreement, including but not limited
to a contract, lease, permit, license or easement between a person, firrn, corporation
or other entity, including a governmental entity, and a City department, which grants
a tight to use or occupy property of the City and County of San Francisco for a
specified purpose or purposes.
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(f) "Contractor" means a person. firm. corporation or other entity, including
a governmental entity, that enters into a contract with a City department.
(g) "Department of the Environment" means the Department of the Environment
provided for by San Francisco Charter Section 4.118.
(h) "integrated pest management" means a decision-making process for
managing pests that uses monitoring to determine pest injury levels and combines
biological, cultural. physical, and chemical tools to minimize health, environmental
and financial risks. The method uses extensive knowledge about pests, such as
infestation thresholds, life histories. environmental requirements and natural enemies
to complement and facilitate biological and other nature] control of pests. The method
uses the least toxic synthetic pesticides only as a last resort to controlling pests.
(i) "Pesticide" means pesticide as defined in Section 12753 of Chapter 2 of
Division 7 of the California Food and Agricultural Code.
(j) "Toxicity Category I -Pesticide Product" means any pesticide product that
meets United States Environmental Protection Agency criteria for Toxicity Category
I under Section 156.10 of Part 156 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(td) 1'TA8ieity Omagri y TT Pe16614. Pr.+.tu..r" i.i .Ons any i,..iat;dd,, uJ t
meets United States Environmental Protection Agency criteria for Toxicity Category
II under Section 156.10 of Part 156 of Toile 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(Added by Ord. 401-96. App. 10/21/96; amended Ord. 274-97, App. 713/97)
SEC, 393. BAN ON USE OF TOXICITY CATEGORY I AND CERTAIN
OTHER PESTICIDES. Except for pesticides granted an exemption pursuant to
Section 39.8, effective January 1, 1997, no City department shall use any Toxicity
Category I Pesticide Product, any pesticide containing a chemical identified by the
State of California as a chemical known to the State to cause cancer or reproductive
toxicity pursuant to the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
of 1986. and any pesticide classified as a human carcinogen, probable human
carcinogen or possible human carcinogen by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of Prevention, Pesticides. and Toxic Substances. (Added
by Ord. 401-96. App. 10/21/96; amended Ord. 274-97, App. 7/3/97)
SEC. 39.4. BAN ON USE OF TOXICITY CATEGORY U PESTICX1 t
PRODUCTS; TOTAL PESTICIDE BAN, (a) Except for pesticides granted an
exemption pursuant to Section 39.8, effective January 1. 1998, no City department
shall use any Toxicity Category II Pesticide Product.
(b) Except for pesticides granted an exemption pursuant to Section 39.8, by
7anuary 1, 2000, any City department that uses one or more pesticides not banned
under Section 393 or Section 39.4(a), shall reduce by 100 percent the cumulative
volume of such pesticides•that it used in calendar year 1996. (Added by Ord. 401-96.
App. 10/21./96; amended Ord. 274-97, App. 7/3/97)
SEC. 39.5. NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE. (a) Except as provided in Subdivi-
sions (b) through (e) hereof, within 120 days of the effective date of this ordinance,
any City department that uses any pesticide shall comply with the following notifica-
tion procedures:
(1) Signs shall be posted at least four days before application of the pesticide
product and remain posted at least four days after application of the pesticide.
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(2) Signs shalt be posted (i) at every entry point where the pesticide is applied
if the pesticide is applied in an enclosed Wren, anti (ii) in highly visible kicetinnc
around the perimeter of the area where the pesticide is applied if the pesticide is
applied in an open area.
(3) Signs shall be of a standardized design that are easily recognizable to the
public and workers.
(4) Signs shall contain the name and active ingredient of the pesticide product,
the target pcst, the date of pesticide use, the signal word indicating the toxicity
category of the pesticide product, the date far reentry to the area treated, and the
name and contact number for the City department responsible for the application.
(b) City departments shall not be required to post signs in accordance with
Subsection (a) In right-of-way locations that the general public does not use for
recreational purposes. However, each City department that uses pesticides in such
right-of-way locations shall develop and maintain a public access telephone number
about pesticide applications in the right-af--way areas. Information readily available
by calling the public access number shall include for any pesticide that will be applied
within the next four days or has been applied within the last four days: A description
of the area of the pesticide application, the name and active ingredient of the pesticide
product, the target pest, the date of pesticide use, the signal word indicxtieg the
toxicity category of the pesticide product, the re-entry period of the arca created and
the name and contact number for the City department responsible for the application.
Information about the public access telephone number shall be posted in a public
location at the City department's main office building.
(c) City departments using baits shall not be required to post signs is accor-
dance with Subseetaon (a). However, each Ciry department that uses pesticidal baits
shall post a permanent sign: (1) in each building or vehicle where the baits are used,
(2) at the City department's main office or a similar location where the publie obtains
information regarding the building or vehicle, and (3) when baits are used outdoors
to control rats and other pests, in a conspicuous location outside of the area where
the baits are used. The sign shall indicate the name and active ingredient of the baits
used in and around the building or vehicle, the target pests, the signal word indicating
the toxicity category of the pesticide product, the area br areas where the baits are
commonly placed, and the contact number for the City department responsible for the
bait application.
(d) City departments may obtain authorization from the Agricultural Commis-
sioner to apply a pesticide without providing a foUr•day advance notification in the
event of a publie health emergency or to comply with worker safety requirements.
Signs meeting the requirements of Subsection (a)(2) through Subsection (a)(4) shall
be posted at the time of application and remain posted four days following the
application. A City department applying pesticides for which an exemption is granted
pursuant to this Subsection (d), shall report any pesticide usage to the Commission
on the Environment within 30 days of application.
(e) The Commission on the Environment may grant exemptions to the notifica-
tion requirements for certain other specific one-time pesticide uses and may authorize
permanent changes in the way City departments notify the public about pesticide use
in some specific circumstances, upon a finding that good cause exists to allow an
exemption to the notification requirements. Prior to granting an exemption pursuant
to this subsection, the City department requesting the exemption shall identify the
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specific situations in which itis not possible to comply with the notificatiot+ require-
rnents andpropose alternative notification procedures. The Commission on the
Environment shall review and approve the alternative notification procedures. A City
department :applying pesticide; for which an exemption is granted pursuant to this
Subsection (e), shall report any pesticide usage to the Commission on the Environment
within 30 days of application. (Added by Ord. 401-96, App. 10/21/96; emended Ord.
274-97, App. 7/3/97)
SEC. 39.6. IMPLEMENTATION OF CITY INTEGRATED PEST MAN-
AGEMENT POLICY, (a) Within 90 days of the effective data of Section 39.1(d)
each City department that uses pesticides shall submit to the Department of the
Environment a plan for implementing the City Integrated Pest Management (1PM)
Policy, The Commission on the Environment may require periodic IPM plan updates.
The IPM implementation plans and any periodic updates shall be consistent with the
requirements of this Section and any guidelines developed by the Department of the
Environment pursuant to this Chapter.
(b) A City department IPM implementation plan shall outline the ways in width
the Ciry department shalt comply with the City JPMvi Policy in Section 39.1(d). The
City department 1PM implementation plan shall Include pesticide applications
performed by pesticide applicators at the request of the City department. The 113M
impletnantation plan shall contain a list of the types and quantities of chemicals used
as of December 31, 1996, the types of pest problems, the alternatives adopted to date,
alternatives proposed for adoption within the next six months, and the primary IPM
contact for the City department.
(c) At the request of the Department of the Environment, the Commission may
determine that a City department's IPM implementation plan is not in conformity with
the City IPM Policy. Upon a determination of nonconformity. the City department
shall submit a revised plan to the Department of the Environment in accordance with
a schedule established by the Commission.
(d) The Agricultural Commissioner and the Department of the Environment
shall assist City departments in implementing the Ciry tPM Policy by developing
public educational information about IPM plans and programs and the City's IPM
Policy.
(e) The Agricultural Commissioner shall establish an IPM Policy implernenta-
don program to assist City departments in implementing the Ciry IPM Policy. The
Agricultural Commissioner shall establish a data bank of information concerning
pesticide use by City departments and the efficacy of alternatives used by City
departments. All Ciry departments that use pesticides shall participate in the Agricul-
tural Commissioner's program by:
(1) Identifying the types of pest problems that the City Department has:
(2) Identifying types and quantities of pesticides currently in use by the City
department;
(3) Identifying the use of alternatives for banned pesticides;
(4) Designating City department contact personnel who are responsible for the
service for which the pesticides are used to regularly assess the efficacy of alternatives
and to act as a resource for other Ciry departments; and
(5) Providing regular reports as,required by the Agricultural Commissioner on
the City depastmant's efforts to implement the City IPM Policy.
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(f) The Agricultural Commissioner shall determine the cost of maintaining the
PPM implementation program. The Agricultural Comrniasioner may request that the
City departments that use pesticides provide work orders to the Agricultural Commis-
sioner to cover the cost of maintaining the program.
(g) No later than July 1, 1997 and quarterly thereafter. the Agricultural
Commissioner shall report to the Commission on the Environment on the status of
City department efforts to implement .the City IPM Policy. The Department of the
Environment shall provide an annual report to the Board of Supervisors on the status
of City department efforts, (Added by Ord. 401-96, App. 10/21/96; amended Ord. 274-
97, App. 7/3/97)
SEC. 39.7. RECORDKEEPII4G Or PESTICIiDE APPLICATIONS. (a) Each
City department that uses pesticides shall keep records of each pesticide application.
Each application record shall include the following information:
(1) The target pest;
(2) The type and quantity of pesticide used;
(3) The site of the pesticide application;
(4) The date the pesticide was used;
(5) The name of the pesticide applicator;
(6) The application equipment used.
(b) Application records shall be made available to the public upon request in
accordance with the provisions of the San Francisco Sunshine Ordinance, San
' Francisco Administrative Code, Chapter 67. (Added by Ord. 401-96. App, 10/21/96;
amended Ord. 274-97, App. 7/3/97)
SEC. 39.8. EXEMPTIONS. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this
Chapter, this Chapter shall not apply to the use of any pesticide for the purpose of
improving or maintaining water quality at drinking water treatment plants, wastewater
treatment plants, reservoirs and related collection. distribution and treatment facilities.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, this Chapter shall not
apply to the use of antimicrobial agents for the purpose of protecting public health
and safety in the provision of health cafe and the treatment of water in public
swimming pools. •
(c) Until 3anuary 1, 1999, this Chapter shall not apply to the use of antimicro-
bial agents for any purpose not specified in Subsections (a) and (b). By 3uly 1, 1998.
the Commission on the Environment shall make a recommendation to the Board of
Supervisors on whether, and if so to what extent, the City should include antimicrobial
agents in its IPM Policy. This recommendation shall be accompanied by a report
prepared by the Department of the Environment on the results of its inquiry into (1)
the best approach to minimize antimicrobial use consistent with public health and
safety and (2) the most appropriate definition of "antimicrobial agents" to be used in
the IPM Policy. In developing the report, the Director of the Department of the
Environment shall consult with representatives from the Bureau of Environmental
Health Management of the Department of Public Health, San Francisco General
Hospital, the Purchaser's Office, one or more environmental organizations concerned
with integrated pest management and the Agricultural Commissioner.
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(d) The Dcparttnent of the Environment shall grant a City department an
automatic exemption, retroactive to January 1, 1997, for any pesticide banned by
Section 39.3, under the following circumstances:
(1) The City department submits an application to the Department of the
Environment for the automatic exemption within 30 days of the effective date of this
Subsection (d); and
(2) The application identifies the pesticide or pesticides for which the exemption
is sought and the Intended use of each pesticide.
The automatic exemption shall remain in effect for 90 days from the date of
submittal of the application, or, if the City department submits an application for a
one-year exemption as provided by Subsection (e) within 90 days of submittal of the
automatic exemption application, the automatic exemption shall remain in effect until
the Commission on the Environment renders a decision on the one-year exemption
request.
(e) A City department tray apply to the Department of the Environment for up
to a one-year exemption from the pesticide ban imposed by Sections 39.3 or 39.4 for
use of a particular pesticide for a particular. use. Upon the filing of a complete
application, the Department of the Environment shall submit the exemption request
to the Commission on the Environment, The Commission on the Environment may
grant the one-year exemption upon a finding that the City department has:
(1) Made a good -faith effort to find alternatives to the banned pesticide;
(2) Demonstrated that effective. economic alternatives to the banned pesticide
do not exist for the particular use; and
(3) Developed a reasonable plan for investigating alternatives to the banned
pesticide during the exemption period.
(0 A City deparcrnent may apply to the Department of the Environment for a
lira;:ed use exemption for a particular pesticide banned pursuant to Section 39.3 or
Section 39.4 and not covered by st one-year exemption. Upon the filing of a complete
application, the Department of the Environment shall submit the exemption request
to the Commission on the Environment. The Commission on the Environment may
grant a limited -use exemption provided that the Commission finds that the City
department will use the pesticide fora Specific and limited purpose and for a short
and defined period and the City department has identified a compelling need to use
the pesticide.
(g) The Commission on the Environment may exempt a reduced -risk pesticide
from the ban imposed by Section 39.4(a) or Section 39.4(b) upon a finding that the
reduced -risk pesticide is commonly used as part of an IPM strategy. The Department
of the Environment shall maintain a list of reduced -risk pesticide; granted an exemp-
tion pursuant to this subsection. (Added by Ord. 401-96, App. 10/2I/96; amended Ord.
274-97, App. 713/97)
SEC. 39.9. CITY CONTRACTS. (a) As of the effective date of this Section,
when a City department enters into a new contract or extends the term of an existing
contract. the contract shall obligate the contactor to comply with provisions of this
Section 39.9(a):
(1) Effective January 1, 1998, the contractor shall comply with Sections 39.3,
39.5 and 39.7. In addition. effective January 1, 1998, the contractor shall submit to
the City department nn IPM implementation plan that lists the types and estimated
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quantities, to the extent possible, of pesticides that the contractor may nerd to apply
w City property during its contract, outlines actions the contractor will take to meet
the Cicy IPM Policy in Section 39.1 to the extent feasible, and identifies the primary
IPM contact for the contractor.
(2) Effective January 1, 1999. the contractor shall comply with Section 39.4(a).
(3) Effective January 1, 2000, the contractor shall comply with Section 39.4(b).
(b) M of the effective date of this Section, when a City department enters into
a new contract or extends the term of an existing contract that authorizes a contractor
to apply pesticides to City property, the City department shall submit an IPM
implementation plan update to the Commission on the Environment that incorporates
the pesticide usage of the contractor into the City departrnent's iPM implementation
plan.
(c) A contractor, or City department on behalf of a contractor, may apply for
any exemption authorized under Section 39.8. (Added by Ord. 274-97, App. 7/3197)
SEC. 39.10. GUIDELINES. The Department of the Environment may issue
guidelines to assist City departments in the implementation of this Chapter. (Added
, by Ord. 274-97, App. 7(3/97)
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TO : The Honorable Mayor and Members of the
Hermosa Beach City Council
RE : Report 4-20-99 Herbicide Use Within The Parks System
DATE ; 27 April 1999
I regret that short notice and another environmental meeting
commitment preclude me from attending your meeting tonight. I have
attached a short summary of my scientific and environmental
credentials for the record. I serve as the Director of The Alley
Foundation. For nine years The foundation has been dedicated to
environmental education of children. We have produced and distributed
nearly 200,000 copies of an award-winning environmental booklet for
children across the country to schools. city governments, students,
teachers, environmental and civic groups at no charge. Our founder,
Kirstie Alley, became acutely environmentally aware after her family
was poisoned by "a perfectly safe, EPA approved pesticide" used in her
home. A pesticide, i might add, that has subsequently been banned.
I have reviewed the above mentioned report from your Public
Works Department. Besides appearing like a PR statement for a
chemical company, it has serious flaws and is hauntingly reminiscent of
the now archaic policies that gave us DDT, PCB's, Chlordane, Red Dye
#2 and Thalidomide under the guise of "perfectly safe, government
approved." All of which have subsequently been banned as causing
cancer, birth defects and/or reproductive disorders.
Specifically:
u The current contractor, by citizen report, posts no warnings prior to
or after applications. Further, his own employee applicators are not
even complying with proscribed protective/safety measures.
p Having the "current contractor," who is paid to spray chemicals,
provide the City with an estimate to "manually remove weeds" is
bogus and tantamount to paying the fox to guard the chicken house.
ci Many IPM (integrated pest management) programs implemented in
cities across the country, and in other countries, cost LESS than a
pesticide oriented program. Non chemical measures include among
others: proper mowing at optimum heights, effective watering,
proper applications of fertilizers at the right times, proper grass
varieties, infra -red or hot water technology for spot treating weeds.
Many of these can be accomplished with regularly scheduled park
maintenance. A healthy lawn is the best defense against weeds
and opportunistic pests. As most oncologist today agree, we
probably each beat cancer twenty times a day with a healthy
immune system. Similarly, a healthy lawn will weather and stave off
weeds and other invaders, Chemicals, like the ones you are
currently using, can kill beneficial bacteria and fungus in the soils,
making it virtually impossible to ever have a healthy, natural lawn or
park area. I can provide you clear, scientifically documented
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published case histories where IPM was successful and actually
cost less.
Example:
In Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union, chemical companies, like Monsanto,
were heavily lobbying the US Agency for International Development to buy their
pesticides for Russia so "they can feed themselves." The Russians did not have
money for pesticides. US AID refused and the non-profit Citizen Initiatives based
in San Francisco produced an `Organic Farming Manual" translated into Russian.
The manual passes on the successful technologies for successful raising crops
without chemicals. This has proven incredibly successful. It has saved
tremendous amounts of money while improving yields and soli quality and
eliminating potential ill -health effects from chemical pesticides. I worked
intimately with US AID, Citizen Initiatives and with John Travolta funded the
manual for Russia.
❑ Based upon the above, the fiscal budget estimates in the report cannot be
considered accurate but more kin to scare tactics. In faimess to Public Works, they
may well not be aware of how to control weeds without chemicals. We've all been
fed a steady chemical diet for too long. I'd be happy to meet with them and assist in
developing safer alternatives and more accurate cost estimates.
u The chemical Round -Up has serious potential side effects. By law. Monsanto is not
required to disclose by name all the "inert" ingredients in the herbicide. What must
be understood is that "inert" in this context does NOT mean harmless or inactive, It
means "inert" to the active ingredient. In fact, sometimes the inert ingredients are
more hazardous that the active ingredient. In the case of Round -Up, the inert,
POEA, is three times more toxic than glyphosate, its active ingredient.
Recommendations:
I strongly recommend Council pass an immediate moratorium on any chemical
spraying in public park and greenbelt areas. This is particularly important to children.
Recent studies from the National Academy of Sciences confirm again, that children are
far more susceptible to harmful effects of these types of pesticides, given their smaller
body masses and immature immune systems. They are particularly at risk.
1 also recommend that the Council request Public Works provide Council a full
report on exactly what chemicals, pesticides and herbicides are currently being used in
Hermosa Beach schools and public buildings. I do not know a parent today who would
not want to know exactly what chemicals their children were being exposed to and how
often. The report should include chemical names and safety sheets, costs, frequency of
applications and quantities.
Lastly, I recommend the Council form a IPM Committee which includes
concerned citizens, Public Works, environmental interests, technical advisors to develop
a full IPM plan for Hermosa Beach. I would volunteer to serve on such a committee.
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I would be happy to attend your next meeting, as well as meet with your Public
Works department. Our President, Kirstie Alley and I have discussed this meeting and its
issues. She has voiced serious interest in participating as well. Hermosa Beach could
create a model for other similar Southern California communities.
Thank you for your attention and consideration.
ruly yours,
R. Michael Wisner, Director
The Alley Foundation
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R. Michael Wisner
Mr. Wisner is a writer and has been an environmental health activist for over twenty-five
years. He has authored or co-authored over a dozen, published scientific research
papers and articles on human detoxification. He has served in the past as the chair and
co-chair of the Sierra Club's Toxics Committee in Philadelphia and Los Angeles,
respectively. He is the founder of a non-profit medical management company which has
overseen nearly 2000 patients undergoing detoxification utilizing a method developed by
L. Ron Hubbard. He has presented original scientific research on detoxification to the
United Nations Man and His Biosphere conference for the U.S.S.R. Academy of
Sciences in Moscow, the International Conference on Peripheral Nerve Toxicity in
Kanasawa, Japan, the International Conference on Human Detoxification in Los
Angeles, and the American Public Health Association in Atlanta, Washington and San
Diego.
Mr. Wisner also serves as the Director of the Kirstie Alley Foundation which promotes
environmental education for children. As a co-founder of a Hollywood environmental
coalition, he has worked with artists on numerous environmental and health issues,
including: an expedition to a Smithsonian research camp in the Amazon, the production
of Earth Day in Washington D.C. with over 600,000 people attending and the citizen's
protest against aerial pesticides. In this capacity, he has worked directly with Torn
Cruise, Ted Danson, Don Henley, Cesar Chavez, Tim Wirth, Doctor Thomas Lovejoy,
Kirstie Alley, Ed Begley, John Travolta and other artists and government officials. He
has appeared on numerous national radio and television shows including the Phil
Donahue Show with Ted Danson and Gray Davis, The Home Show and Alive and Well
with Kirstie Alley.
Mr. Wisner wrote and produced with the Australian environmental group, ARK, a video
featuring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman for the International Olympic Committee which
assisted Sidney in winning the 2000 Summer Olympics on an environmental theme. He
wrote and co-produced The Earth Day Special for Disney featuring Dana Delany, Ed
Begley, Jr., Rhea Perlman, Shaquille O'Neill, Ted Danson, Anne Archer, John Travolta,
Emilio Estevez and Vice President Al Gore, who he filmed at the White House. He has
recently added screenwriting to his repertoire and has penned three scripts. He is
represented by Creative Artists Agency.
Mr. Wisner's memberships and affiliations include: The Natural Resources Defense
Council, The National Coalition Against the Mis-Use of Pesticides, Heal the Bay, The
Citizen's Commission on Human Rights, The United Farm Workers, Greenpeace, The
Sierra Club, The American Public Health Association, The Surfrider Foundation, The
American Oceans Campaign, The American Academy of Environmental Medicine and
the Environmental Defense Fund. He is co-author with David Steinman of Berkley
Publishing's current book Living Healthy In a Toxic World which is in its third printing.
Mr. Wisner is an honors graduate from Villanova University with a B.A. with post
graduate study in chemistry and toxicology. He lives in Malibu with his family.
Mr. Wisner first surfed as a teen in Ocean City, New Jersey. His love for the ocean was
one of the earliest influences on his life-long commitment to the environment. He now
surfs and kayaks with his two sons from Santa Monica to Topanga to Point Dume.
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Surfrider
Foundation
26 April 1999
City of Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach, California
Re: • Weed Eradication Prugrarn
Dear City Council inembers:
M you may know, the Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization
dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's. oceans, waves and beaches,
through conservation, activism, research, and education. The Surfrider Foundation's •
mission is embraced by a wide and diverse membership of ocean users, including surfers,
swimmers, divers, body boarders, wind surfers, ocean kayakers; coastal communities
residents; and beach and ocean enthusiasts of all ages and from ail walks of life. •
'Tackling issues such as Clean Water Act violations, beach erosion, coastal habitat
degradation and public access, Surfrider's grassroots presence has grown dramatically.
The Surfrider Foundation is now represented by almost 25,000 members in the United
States, with 42 domestic chapters, including 18 California chapters and a•chapter•in '
your community.
The Surfrider. Foundation has long'been concerned about ocean and coastal impacts
associated with contamination of coastal waters by polluted runoff. We have and
continue to advocate implementation of measures on the local, state and national levels
to reduce activities contributing nonpoint source pollutants to our watersheds and
coastal ecosystems.
1 am writing to you today to express the Surfrider Foundation's strong support for those
members of your community working for implementation of non-toxic weed control
methods in your opera spaces and parks.
Pesticides, including insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other toxic substances
designed to kill biological pest species, tan cause a wide range of acute and chronic
health effects, as well as more indirect ecosystem impacts. Many, communities and .cities
across the US are phasing out the use of these outdated and dangerous methods, turning
instead to non -chemical means. These non -chemical alternatives are for,the most part
more effective, less expensive and less hazardous for people and the,cnvironmcnt.
Please join the Surfrider Foundation and the concerned members of your community in
our efforts to preserve' the integrity of our coastal environments.
For he 0 ff` Waves and Beaches,
Eve ewski
Env roninental Director
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April 16, 1999
City of Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach, CA
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BAYKEEPPR
Protecting'Our Bay
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the Water Keeper Alliance
Dear City Council Members:
I am writing on behalf of the Santa Monica BayKeeper: to express our desire for you to
discontinue the useof harmful pesticides in your city's weed eradication program.
Pesticides in runoff can herrn aquatic lifein the Bay as well as recreational-usersof our
beaches. There is no. reason to subject any living thing to this type of risk. Instead, the
use of these harmful chemicals should be eliminated.
Evenif' the City were to divert much of the dry weather runoff from •streets and parks,
the fact: remains:.sewage treatment plants should'not bear burden of these chemicals.
Moreover, wet weather runoff from any sprayed:areas could still contain the,toxins.
With 50 million visitors a year to Santa Monica Bay. it only makes sense that a coastal
community such as Hermosa Beach take the lead in protecting our beaches. We hope
you will by eliminating the use of pesticides. in your weed eradication program.
Steve Fl.eist hlI
Executive Director
P.O. Box 10096, Marina del Rey, CA 90295 / Telephone: 310.305.9645'/ Fax: 310.345.79$5.
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Honorable Mayor and Members of Regular Meeting of
the Hermosa Beach City Council April 27, 1999
INSTALLATION OF MULTI -WAY STOP CONTROLS
AT VALLEY DRIVE AND SIXTH STREET
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the installation of multi -way stop controls at the
intersection of Valley Drive and Sixth Street.
Background:
Representatives from the City of Hermosa Beach Street Maintenance staff and the Public Works
Director requested a study of conditions at said location in order to assist City workers and
manufacturing industrial users of Sixth Street when they try to enter Valley Drive.
The City Traffic Engineer conducted a study of conditions at this location. A copy is attached.
Analysis:
The Valley Drive and Sixth Street intersection has sight line restrictions for turning vehicles emerging
from Sixth Street due to the curvature of Valley Drive.
Numerous City trucks and vehicles from the manufacturing and industrial areas along Sixth Street
must negotiate both left and right turns each day.
Installation of multi -way stop controls are normally done when a location satisfies the recognized
CALTRANS warrants. When an installation does not meet these warrants there is usually
unnecessary stoppages and delays to the major street and a disregard for the stop signs by either
running or "rolling" the major street stop.
This location does not meet any of the recognized warrants for a multi -way stop sign. However, the
sight restriction is a serious concern to emerging slow moving vehicles such as City trucks. The
vehicles are exposed longer in the intersection than the conventional automobile vehicle.
Further, when they turn left they are turning directly into the area where the sight restriction is the
worst. The City to date has been fortunate in that accident history is low.
Installation of said multi -way signing will unnecessarily stop Valley traffic, but it will provide
adequate gaps for safe entry for Sixth Street traffic.
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Based on the aforementioned two criteria, it is believed that the installation of said stop controls
would be beneficial rather than detrimental to all concerns.
Alternative Considerations:
1. Retain Status Quo.
Not wholly unreasonable in view of the lack of warrants and good accident history despite
the sight restriction.
2. Prohibit Left turns from Sixth Street using Signing.
This would force users from the City Yard and commercial/industrial areas to use a circuitous
route, i.e. Valley South to 2nd; "U" turn at 2nd, back to 8th; thence North on Valley. This
could also encourage traffic to exit illegally from Valley driveway despite the sight limitations.
This alternative is not desirable.
Fiscal Impact:
Funds are available in the current Operations and Maintenance budget; therefore, no additional
appropriation is required.
Attachments: Vicinity Map
City Traffic Engineer Report
Highway Design Manual — Chapter 200
Respectfully submitted,
unevailahlp fnr signature
Edward Ruzak
City Traffic Engineer
Concur:
arold C. Williams, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Stephen`$(3urrell
City Manager
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To: Harold Williams, Director of Public Works April 15,1999
From: Ed Ruzak, City Traffic Engineer
Subject: INSTALLATION OF MULTI -WAY STOP AT VALLEY DRIVE AND SIXTH STREET
Representatives from the street maintenance staff requested a study of the subject intersection in
order to determine mitigation measures that would assist their workers efforts to enter Valley Drive
from Sixth Street.
The staff concerns involve the difficulty in making a left turn out of Sixth Street due to the road
curvature, sight restrictions, and the speed of vehicles on Valley Drive as they pass the City
maintenance yard near Sixth Street.
They wish to have a multi -way stop placed at the subject intersection.
DISCUSSION
The City Traffic Engineer conducted a study of said intersection in December, 1996. The study
included sight distance measurements, accident history analysis, traffic counts, speed surveys, field
reviews and comparison of traffic volume levels with recognized standards and guidelines for the
placement of stop controls. The study was updated in March, 1999 at the request of the Public Works
Director.
Street Characteristics
Valley Drive is a two way, north -south oriented street,with one lane in each direction. It has a
curvilinear alignment between Eighth Street and Second Street and traffic flows without interruption
between these limits. The only street intersection between these limits is Sixth Street.
The City maintenance yard has an access driveway onto Valley Drive, approximately 165 feet
north of Sixth Street. Traffic can only enter this driveway from north or southbound Valley Drive.
All exits from this driveway are prohibited by signs inside the City yard.This is necessary because of
the Valley drive travel speed and roadway curvature.
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Sixth Street is a two way oriented two lane street west of Valley Drive with one lane in each
direction. It intersects at a right angle "T" intersection configuration at Valley Drive.
It extends from Valley Drive westerly to the Strand and serves commercial/industrial type
uses as well as City yard vehicles. Eastbound traffic is controlled by STOP signs at Valley Drive.
The City Maintenance Yard has access onto Sixth Street approximately 90 feet west of Valley
drive. The access is a full access driveway in that all in and out movements can be made.
Travel Speeds
The posted speed limit on Valley Drive between Eighth and Second Streets is 35 mph, the 85th
percentile speed is slightly higher than this figure. The 1998 City of Hermosa Beach speed survey
results indicate that 85 percent of the vehicles in this segment travel at or below 38 mph.
Visibility from Sixth Street at Valley Drive
Drivers stopped on Sixth Street with the front of their vehicle near the prolongation of the Valley
Drive curb line have a view of traffic coming from the right (northbound) traffic) for a distance of
approximately 1000 feet.
Drivers at the same position looking toward southbound Valley Drive traffic are restricted to
approximately 110 feet due to the curvilinear nature of the roadway, trees in the parkway behind the
curb and a fence bordering the City Yard.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Design Manual establishes guidelines for
stopping sight distance (ssd) and Corner sight distance (csd), the latter for design purposes. A copy
of these guidelines are attached to this report
For the 35 mph speed limit on Valley Drive and the 38 mph 85th percentile speed,the guidelines
indicate the need for 250 or 300 feet, respectively.
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Corner sight distance, as seen by the attached section 405.1 (a) of Caltrans Manual is design
oriented in that it provides for 7.5 seconds to cross a street from a distance of 15 feet back from the
edge of the traveled way. This is very conservative, in that drivers usually pull up to the edge of the
traveled way and need far less than 7.5 seconds to cross a roadway such as Valley Drive.
Nonetheless, the values in the manual, (Table 405.1A), indicate 385 feet for 35mph and 440 feet
for 38 (or 40) mph.
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II HIGHWAY DESIGN MANUAL S 200-1
January, 1987
CHAPTER 200
GEOMETRIC DESIGN AND
STRUCTURE STANDARDS
Topic 201 - Sight Distance
Index 201.1 - General
Sight distance is the continuous length of
highway ahead visible to the driver. Three
types of sight distance are considered here:
passing, stopping, and decision. Stopping
sight distance is the minimum sight distance
to be provided on multilane highways and on
2 -lane roads when passing sight distance is
not economically obtainable. Stopping sight
distance also is to be provided for all ele-
ments of interchanges and intersections at
grade, including private road connections
(see indexes 405.1, 504.1 and Figure 405.7).
Decision sight distance is used at major deci-
sion points (see Indexes 201.7 and 504.2).
The following table shows the standards
for passing and stopping sight distance related
to design speed. These are the minimum val-
ues that shall be used in design.
Table 201.1
Sight Distance Standards
Design Speed(1)
(mph)
Stopping(2)
(ft)
Passing
(ft)
20 125 800
25 150 950
30 200 1100
35 250 1300
40 300 1500
45 360 1650
50 430 1800
55 500 1950
60 580 2100
65 660 2300
70 750 2500
75 840 2600
80 930 2700
(1) See Topic 101 for selection of design speed.
(2) Increase by 20% on sustained downgrades >3% & >1 mile.
Chapter III of "A Policy on Geometric De-
sign of Highways and Streets," AASHTO,
1984, contains a thorough discussion of the
derivation of stopping sight distance.
201.2 Passing Sig'ht Distance
Passing sight distance is the minimum
sight distance required for the driver of one
vehicle to pass another vehicle safely and
comfortably. Passing must be accomplished
without reducing the speed of an oncoming
vehicle traveling at the design speed should it
come into view after the overtaking maneuver
is started. The sight distance available for
passing at any place is the longest distance at
which a driver whose eyes are 3.5 feet above
the pavement surface can see the top of an
object 4.25 feet high on the road.
Passing sight distance is considered only
on 2 -lane roads. At critical locations, a
stretch of 3- or 4 -lane passing section with
stopping sight distance is sometimes more
economical than two lanes with passing sight
distance (see Index 204.5).
Figure 201.2 shows graphically the rela-
tionship among length of vertical curve, de-
sign speed, and algebraic difference in grades.
Any one factor can be determined when the
other two are known.
See Chapter 6 of the Traffic Manual for
criteria relating to barrier striping of no -pass-
ing zones.
201.3 Stopping Sight Distance
The minimum stopping sight distance is
the distance required by the driver of a vehi-
cle, traveling at a given speed, to bring his
vehicle to a stop after an object on the road
becomes visible. Stopping sight distance is
measured from the driver's eyes, which arc
assumed to be 3.5 feet above the pavement
surface, to an object 0.5 -foot high on the road.
The stopping sight distances in Table 201.1
should be increased by 20% on sustained
downgrades steeper than 3% and longer than 1
mile.
400-6
HIGHWAY DESIGN MANUAL
May 2, 1988
Topic 405 - Intersection Design
Standards
405.1 Sight Distance
(1) Stopping Sight Distance. See Index
201.1 for minimum stopping sight distance re-
quirements.
(2) Corner Sight Distance.
(a) .Public Road Intersections --At unsignalized
public road intersections (see Index 405.7)
a substantially clear line of sight should
be maintained between the driver of a ve-
hicle waiting at the cross road and the
driver of an approaching vehicle in the
right lane of the main highway. Sight dis-
tance values given in Table 405.1A should
be used at unsignalized public road inter-
sections. On 2 -lane highways, these values
allow 7-1/2 seconds for the driver on the
crossroad to turn left while the approach-
ing vehicle travels at the assumed design
speed of the main highway. On multilane
highways, a 7-1/2 second criteria for the
outside lane wilt normally provide in-
creased sight distance to the inside lanes
to compensate for the longer distance
traveled by the left -turning vehicle. Con-
sideration should be given to increasing
these values on downgrades steeper than
3% and longer than 1 mile (see Index
201.3).
In some cases the cost to obtain 7-1/2 sec-
ond corner sight distances may be exces-
sive. High costs might include right of
way, building removal, extensive excava-
tion, or environmental costs such as tree
removal, avoidance of wetlands, historic,
and archaeological sites. In such cases a
lesser value for corner sight distance may
be used, but the minimum value shall be
the stopping sight distance given in Table
201.1 measured from a 3.5 -foot eye height
on the minor road to a 4.25 -foot object
height on the major road.
Set back for the driver on the cross road
shall be a minimum of 15 feet from edge
of the traveled way. Set back assumes 6
feet to the stop bar, 1 -foot for the width
of the stop bar, and 8 feet from front
bumper to driver. If the stop bar is more
than 6 feet from the traveled way, addi-
tional allowance should be considered.
(b) Private Road Intersections --Minimum cor-
ner sight distance shall be stopping sight
distance as given in Table 201.1 measured
from a 3.5 -foot eye height on the private
road to a 4.25 -foot object height on the
major road. Set back is a minimum of 15
feet, the same as for public road connec-
tions.
(c) Urban Driveways --Corner sight distance
requirements under (b) above do not apply
to urban driveways.
(3) Decision Sight Distance. At intersec-
tions where the State sign route turns or
crosses another State route, the decision sight
distance values given in Table 405.1B should
be used. In computing and measuring deci-
sion sight distance, the 3.5 -foot eye height and
the 0.5 -foot object height should be used, the
object being located on the side of the inter-
section nearest the approaching driver.
The application of the various sight dis-
tance requirements for the different types of
intersections is summarized in Table 405.1C.
Table 405.1A
Corner Sight Distance
(7-1/2 Second Criteria)
Design Speed Corner Sight
(mph) Distance (ft)
30 330
40 440
50 550
60 660
70 770
HIGHWAY DESIGN MANUAL 400-7
May 2, 1988
Table 405.18
Decision Sight Distance
Design Speed
(mph)
Decision Sight
Distance (ft)
30 450
40 600
50 750
60 1000
Table 405.1C
Application of Sight Distance
Requirements
Sight Distance
Intersection
Types Stopping Corner Decision
Private Roads X X(1)
Public Streets X X
and Roads
Signalized X
Intersections
State Route X X
Intersections &
Route Direction
Changes, with or
without Signals
X
(1) Using stopping sight distance between an aye height of 5.50
ft. and an object height of 4.25 tt. See Index 405.1(2)(b) for
setback requirements.
405.2 Left -turn Channelization
(1) General. The purpose of a left -turn
lane is to expedite the movement of through
traffic, control the movement of turning traf-
fic, increase the capacity of the intersection,
and improve safety characteristics.
The District Traffic Branch normally es-
tablishes the need for left -turn lanes. See
"Guidelines for Reconstruction of Intersec-
tions," August 1985, published by the Califor-
nia Division of Transportation Operations.
(2) Design Elements.
(a) Width --A 12 -foot width is desirable. On
reconstruction projects, lane widths may
vary between 10 feet and 12 feet. On ru-
ral high-speed highways or moderate speed
highways in suburban areas, 11 feet is
considered a minimum. In low -speed ur-
ban areas in constrained situations where
large trucks are not expected, 10 -foot lanes
may be used.
(h) Approach Taper --On a conventional
highway without a median, the approach
taper provides space for a left -turn lane
by moving traffic laterally to the right.
The approach taper is unnecessary where a
median is available for the full width of
the left -turn lane. Length of the approach
taper is given by the formula on Figures
405.2B and C.
(c) Bay Taper --A reversing curve along the
left edge of the traveled way directs traf-
fic into the Left -turn lane. The length of
this bay taper should be short to clearly
delineate the left -turn move and to dis-
courage through traffic from drifting into
the left -turn lane. Table 405.2A gives off-
set data for design of bay tapers. In ur-
ban areas, Iengths of 60 And 90 feet are
normally used. On rural high-speed high-
ways, a 120 foot length is considered ap-
propriate.
(d) Deceleration Length --Design speed of the
approaching traffic should be the basis for
determining deceleration length. It is de-
sirable that deceleration take place en-
tirely off the through traffic lanes. De-
celeration lane length values are given in
Table 405.213; the bay taper is included_
Figure 405.2A is a standard design where
the full width, W, of the left turn lane is
developed by the end of the approach ta-
per. The standard left -turn design should
be used where space is available, usually
in rural areas. In urban areas and on re-
construction projects where right of way is
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• SIGNS
Traffic Manual
POLICY
A STOP sign is not a "cure-all" and is not a substitute
for other traffic control devices. Many times the need
for a STOP sign can be eliminated if the sight distance
is increased by removing the obstructions.
STOP signs shall not be erected at any entrance to an
intersection when such entrance is controlled by an
official traffic control signal, nor at any railroad grade
crossing which is controlled by automatic signals,
gates, or other train -actuated control devices except
as provided in CVC 21355, Stop Signs. The conflicting
commands of two types of control devices are con-
fusing. If traffic is required to stop when the operation
of the stop -and -go signals is not warranted, the signals
should be put on flashing operation with the red flashing
light facing the traffic that must stop.
Where two main highways intersect, the STOP sign or
signs should normally be posted on the minor street to
stop the lesser flow of traffic. Traffic engineering studios,
however, may justify a decision to install a STOP sign or
signs on the major street, as at a three- way intersection
where safety considerations may justify stopping the
greater flow of traffic to permit a left turning movement.
STOP signs should not be installed indiscriminately at
all unprotected railroad crossings. The allowance of
STOP signs at all such crossings would eventually breed
contempt for both law enforcement, and obedience to
the sign's command to stop. STOP signs may only be
used at selected rail/highway grade crossings after
their need has been determined by a traffic engineering
study. Such study should consider approach speeds,
sight distance restrictions, volumes, accident records,
etc. This application of STOP signs should be an interim
use period during which plans for lights, gates or other
means of control are being prepared.
Portable orpart-time STOP signs shall not be used except
for emergency purposes. Also, STOP signs should not be
used for speed control.
• Muitiway STOP signs
The "Multiway Stop" installation may be useful at some
locations. It should ordinarily be used only where
the volume of traffic on the intersecting roads is approx-
imately
pproximately equal. A traffic control signal is more satisfactory
for an intersection with a heavy volume of traffic.
Traffic Manual
• SIGNS 410
R1-2
POLICY
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3-1957
Any of the following conditions may warrant a multi -
way STOP sign installation:
1. Where traffic signals are warranted and urgently
needed, the multiway stop may be an interim
measure that can be installed quickly to control
traffic while arrangements are being made for
the signal installations.
2. An accident problem, as indicated by five or more
reported accidents within a 12 month period of
a type susceptible to correction by a multiway
stop installation. Such accidents include right -
and left -turn collisions as well as right-angle
collisions_
3. Minimum traflic volumes
(a)
The total vehicular volume entering the inter,
section from ail approaches must average at
least 500 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours -of
an average day, and
(b) The combined vehicular and pedestrian
volume from the minor street or highway must
average at least 200 units per hour for the
same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor
street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds
per vehicle during the maximum hour, but
When the 85 -percentile approach speed of
the major street traffic exceeds 40 miles per
hour, the minimum vehicuiar volume warrant
is 70 percent of the above requirements.
(c)
• Yield Signs
The YiELD sign (fit -2) assigns right of way to traffic
on certain approaches to an intersection. Vehicles
controlled by a YIELD sign need stop only when nec-
essary
eeessary to avoid interference with other traffic that
is given the right of way.
The YIELD sign shall be a downward pointing, equi-
lateral triangle having a red border band and a white
interior and the word YIELD in red Inside the border
band. The standard size shall be 36 x 36 x 36 inches.
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• Warrants for YIELD Signs
Standard 36" The YIELD sign may be warranted:
1. On a minor road at the entrance to an intersection
where it is necessary to assign right of way to the
major road, but where a stop is not necessary
at all times, and where the safe approach speed
on the minor road exceeds 10 miles per hour.
2. On the entrance ramp to an expressway where an
' acceleration lane is not provided.
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PLAN TO EXPEDITE THE REOPENING OF THE
MUNICIPAL PIER - PLAN APPROVAL
The purpose of this report is to obtain City Council's approval to change the improvement
phasing of the pier project. Staff believes that the proposed phasing delineated in this report will
enable Council to reopen the pier for the public's use by February of 2000.
Background:
In an effort to keep the pier renovation project moving forward and expedite the reopening of the
pier; staff is recommending the deck surface repair work, the work related to the installation of
the new lighting system and safety railing be combined and bid as Phase II A of the Phase II
Municipal Pier Architectural Upgrades. Staff believes this will enable Council to reopen the pier
for the public's use by February of 2000.
Subsequently, the work that includes the improvements to the plaza, lifeguard facilities and new
restrooms would become Phase II B — Municipal Pier Architectural Upgrades. While the work on
Phase II A is underway, staff will be working to engage the service of an architect to develop the
construction documents for Phase II B. It is anticipated that the Phase II B work can be designed
and the improvement work completed by October of 2000. This is predicated on maintaining a
very tight work schedule.
Analysis:
Assuming that returning the pier to public use is a high priority, staff believes terminating the
agreement with HLA and engaging the services of Concept Marine Associates, Inc. to complete
the deck repair work, lighting, safety railing and utility work (Phase II A) will expedite this effort.
Further, staff believes it is not in the City's best interest to continue with HLA for the following
reasons:
• The conceptual architectural plans developed by the Council subcommittee have
changed the scope of work substantially. The conceptual drawings are attached.
• Since the project is almost four years beyond the contract completion schedule, HLA
is requesting modifications to the agreement to reflect HLA's 1999 hourly rates.
• According to Jim Hillson of HLA, virtually all of the original members of the project
design team, including the architect, have departed from HLA.
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Following the above course of action now would eliminate the need to keep the pier closed for an
extended period of time and would allow for the necessary deck treatments to be performed
immediately after the new equipment is installed. The plaza improvement work could be
completed after the pier upgrades with the requirement that pedestrian access to the pier remain
open during the plaza construction. This provision has been successful on other projects with a
minimal inconvenience to the public during construction.
On February 9, 1999, City Council approved a Supplemental Agreement between the City and the
contractor for Project No. CIP 95-620, changes in the scope of work for the project. The change,
in part, deleted all the work related to the deck surface treatments on the pier. A credit of
approximately $78,000 was given for this deletion of work. Staff proposed that the deck surface
treatments be moved to Phase II Architectural Upgrades, Project No. CIP 98-621.
Prior to the award of the construction contract on May 12, 1998, City Council awarded a contract
to Concept Marine Associates, Inc., to provide for the construction management of the
construction work.
On May 12, 1998, City Council approved separating the Municipal Pier Renovation Project into
two projects: Phase I — Municipal Pier Structural Retrofit, Project No. CIP 95-620 and Phase II -
Municipal Pier Architectural Upgrades, Project No. CIP 98-621. At that time, it was anticipated
that construction of the structural retrofit could be completed by early 1999 and that the
architectural upgrades could be designed, approved and bid out so that commencement of
construction of those improvements would dovetail with completion of the retrofit work.
However, because of unanticipated staff changes, this did not happen.
Although, the engineer of record has indicated that the deck surface treatments and coatings can
be deferred into the near future; the work should not be delayed beyond a reasonable period of
time because water infiltration, resulting damage to the deck planks and pier structure may occur
if the deck surface is not repaired and sealed.
The installation of the new lighting and railings planned in Phase II would severely damage the
new deck surface and add considerable costs to the next phase in repairs and reapplication of a
deck coating system. Therefore, staff is proposing that deck surface work and this work be
combined and bid as Phase II A. Phase II B will include the plaza, lifeguard facilities and
restroom improvements.
Staff has requested a price from Concept Marine Associates, Inc. for the preparation of the
necessary construction documents and construction management. Concept Marine Associates,
Inc. has submitted a proposal with the following general scope of services and fees:
• Deck repairs and coatings as specified by HLA Infrastructure, Inc.
• Electrical conduit, wiring and lighting distributed the length of the pier
• Telecommunication conduit for the phone service at the end of the pier
• Water line for hose bibbs and connections to fish sinks on the pier
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• Benches, waste disposal containers and select site furnishings
• Railings
Design fee: $55,000
Under the terms of the existing agreement between the City and Concept Marine Associates, Inc.,
the City has the option to order additional services without changing the agreement. However,
this must be done by a written amendment approved by the City and consultant. Since Concept
Marine Associates, Inc. has performed satisfactorily and delivered a product under budget, staff is
recommending the existing agreement be amended to include design services for the proposed
Phase II A work, Municipal Pier Architectural Upgrades, Project No. CIP-98-621, for a fee of
$55,000.
Fiscal Impact:
The current budget for the Municipal Pier Phase II, Architectural Upgrades, Project No. CIP 98-
621, is $149,850 from the 121 Proposition A Open Space fund. In addition, approximately
$77,100 will be available after compensating HLA for all work performed in accordance with the
agreement. Therefore, no additional appropriation is necessary. The construction work for the
project will be funded in the fiscal year 1999/2000 CIP budget.
Further, staff is recommending that all funds remaining after completion of Pier Structural
Retrofit, Project No. CIP 95-620, be allocated to Phase II - Municipal Pier Architectural
Upgrades, Project No. CIP 98-621.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the attached conceptual designs prepared by the pier subcommittee and authorize
staff to solicit proposals from local architectural firms to develop final construction
documents and estimates.
2. Approve the attached First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement between the
City of Hermosa Beach and Concept Marine Associates, Inc., to prepare plans,
specifications and estimates for Phase II A Architectural Upgrades, Project No. CIP 98-
621, for a fee of $55,000;
3. Authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said amendment to the
agreement, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney;
Authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to make adjustments to the scope
of work as necessary within budget; and
5 Terminate the Professional Services Agreement between the City and HLA Infrastructure.
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Attachment: 1. First Amendment
2. Conceptual drawings
Respectfully submitted,
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Harold C. Williams, P.E.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Noted For Fiscal Impact:
Viki Copeland
Finance Director
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Stephen R. rrell
City Mana: - r
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ATTACHMENT
FIRST AMENDMENT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THE FIRST AMENDMENT to Professional Services agreement between the City of
Hermosa Beach and Concept Marine Associates, Inc., made and entered into this
day of 1999, at Hermosa Beach, County of Los
Angeles, State of California, by and between the City of Hermosa Beach, through its duly
elected, qualified and acting MAYOR hereinafter called the CITY, and the Concept
Marine Associates, Inc., hereinafter called the CONSULTANT.
WHEREAS, City entered into Professional Services Agreement with the Consultant on
May 12, 1998, for construction inspection and construction management for Phase I
Municipal Pier Renovation, Project No. 95-620.
WHEREAS, City has determined that it is in the best interest of City to combine the deck
surface repair work of Phase I with the installation of the new lighting and railing work of
Phase II and bid the work as Phase II A Municipal Pier Architectural Upgrades, Project
No. 98-621.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and terms and conditions,
the parties agree as follows:
1. Article I — Scope of Work is amended to read: "CONSULTANT shall perform all
work necessary to complete in a manner satisfactory to CITY the services set forth in
the scope of work in the Proposal attached as Exhibit "A" and "B" is attached and
made a part of this First Amendment".
2. Article II — Costs is amended to read: "The CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT for
all the work or any part of the work performed under this Agreement at the rates and
in the manner established in the attached Bid Proposal.
Total expenditure made under this contract shall not exceed the sum of $187,620
plus $55,000 (242,620). These fees include all expenses, consisting of all
incidentals, blueprinting, photography, travel and miscellaneous costs estimated
to be accrued during the life of the contract. It also includes any escalation of
inflation factors anticipated. No increase in fees will be allowed during the life
of the contract.
Ten percent (10%) of the total contract amount will be held by the CITY until
after the deliverable materials are submitted to the CITY.
Any increase in contract amount or scope shall be by express written amendment
approved by the CITY and CONSULTANT.
Attachment 1
The CONSULTANT will be reimbursed for costs incurred in the performance
hereof as are allowable under the provisions of Part I-14 of the Federal Procurement
Regulations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Amendment on the date
and year first above written.
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CONSULTANT
MAYOR: Concept Marine Associates, Inc.
Mayor President
City of Hermosa Beach
ATTEST:
Elaine Doerfling
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Attachment 1
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Hermosa Beach Pier
PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
SCOPE OF WORK
A. Design Services
Task 1 - Research, Data Collection, and Project Familiarization
This task will involve the project manager meeting with the City to review the project,
their expectations, and materials and products the City has in mind. Lines of
communication will be set and a schedule agreed upon.
Concept Marine will obtain the base pier plans in electronic form from the City or their
consultant.
Concept Marine will research and gather information on various project components, such
as railing, fish cleaning station, lighting and site furnishings, and will submit data sheet for
approval.
Task 2 - Prepare Contract Plans
This task will involve preparation of plans for the depiction of the project. This will
include the following plans:
• Cover Sheet
• Project Layout Sheet
• Rail Layout and Details
• Deck Surfacing and Details
• Electrical Plan, Details, One Line
• Water Line Layout and Details
• Fish Cleaning Station Details
• Site Furnishing Layout and Details
We will prepare all plans in AutoCAD 14. Submittals will be made to the City at 60% and
95% for their review and comment. Final plans will be submitted for bidding after 95%
comment revisions have been made. Concept Marine will meet with the City after each
review to receive comments and discuss issues.
Task 3 - Technical Specifications
Concept Marine will produce the technical specification sections to augment the details on
the plans and provide the required information for materials, equipment and products to be
used in the construction process. These will be supplied for review by the City with the
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60% and 95% plan submittal. The technical specifications will be inserted into the general
requirements provided by the City.
Task 4 - Cost Estimating
Concept Marine will prepare a preliminary cost estimate for budget purposes, based on a
schematic layout of improvements, within 15 days of the Notice to Proceed. This will
give the City an immediate idea of the dollar value required for construction.
We will also provide estimates for cost of construction with the submittals at the 60% and
95% stages. An updated Engineer's Estimate will be provided to the City on bid quantity
items, for the purpose of comparison with the bids received.
Task 5 - Permitting (optional)
The work involved at the pier will involve environmental documentation and regulatory
permitting. Our experience indicates that this work should only require a categorical
exemption for CEQA. The permitting agencies will be the California Coastal Commission,
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board. We
believe that, since the work is all above and out of the water, only a Coastal Commission
permit will need to be applied for. Letters will be sent to the Corps of Engineers and
Regional Water Quality Control Board indicating the work we are doing and our request
that they let us know if they have any interest. We have based our fees for this task on the
scope as indicated above. If additional work is required beyond that noted, additional fees
will be needed.
B. Construction Management
Task 6 - Construction Management
Concept Marine will provide Construction Management services for the City of Hermosa
Beach during the duration of the construction activities necessary to complete the scope of
work for the architectural upgrades outlined in this proposal. These services will be a
continuation of our current duties and involvement in the pier renovation project. We
anticipate the new construction contract duration to be approximately 6 months, including
4 to 6 weeks for submittal approval and material procurement. Our fee cost has been
calculated to reflect part-time involvement during the submittal and procurement activities
and full-time management during actual site construction. Additional services and fees are
attached to this proposal should the City wish to implement them.
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FEES
A. Design Services
Task 1 - Research, Data Collection and Project Familiarization $ 3,750
Task 2 - Prepare Contract Plans $39,000
Task 3 - Technical Specifications $ 7,450
Task 4 - Cost Estimating $ 4,800
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\ TOTAL DESIGN FEES: $55,000
ask 5 - Permitting (optional)
Constru t' s n Management Services
Task 6 - Provide Con ; ction Management Servic
a. Part Time Management for ttals and Material Procurement
(1-1/2 months) $7,500
b. Full Time ► ' . nagement during Construction Imp : ments
(4-1 onths) $67.500
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FEES: 5,000
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1 submit PHIIA Proposal
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Duration Start Finish
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4 M/E Coordination
5 Submit/Approve Lighting Package
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7 Subtnit/Approve Rall Design
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9 Prellminary Specification - Approval
9d
5124/99
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10 Preliminary Drawings for Design Approval
39d
5114/99
7/2/99
11 Bldg. & Saloty Approval
10d
7/2/99
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12 Final Specifications
1d
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17 Submittals/Shop Drawings
15d
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18 Procure Lights and Raping
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19 Install Furnishings/Deck CoelIngs
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PEE SCHEDULE
(Effective 1/1/99)
Professional and Technical Personnel Classifications
Principal Project Manager $125.00
Principal Engineer $120.00
Project Manager $95.00
Senior Engineer $90.00
Construction Manager/Resident Engineer $90.00
Cost Estimator $85.00
Drafter/CADD Operator $80.00
Permit Specialist $80.00
Senior Inspector $75.00
Asst. Construction Manager (Cost/Schedule) $65.00
Inspector $60.00 $72.00
Clerical $45.00
Other Services
Consultants, Special Equipment,
Reproduction, Materials and Other
Outside Charges:
Vehicle Transportation:
COST + 10%
$0.32 per mile
EXCEPTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1. The Scope of Work does not include payment of fees to Regulatory Agencies for
applications, permits, reports or prints.
2. Changes in the Scope of Work will be deemed "Extra Services" and will be billed at the
hourly rates presented in the above Fee Schedule, or at a negotiated price agreed upon prior
to performance of the services. The Consultant is required to obtain written approval prior
to commencing services outside the original scope.
3. The Scope of Work does not include any reproductions or copies. All prints and reimbursable
expenses, such as delivery charges and subconsultants, will be invoiced at cost plus 10% for
handling.
4. This proposal is valid for sixty (60) days from the date of submittal, March 23, 1999.
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Honorable Mayor and Members of Regular Meeting of
the Hermosa Beach City Council April 27, 1999
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - FIESTA HERMOSA
SPACE FEE FOR ADJACENT BUSINESS
The City Council subcommittee (Edgerton/Oakes) did not take an action on whether or
not the adjacent local merchants would be required to pay a fee to the Chamber of
Commerce. It appears that the fee for all vendors was approved prior to any action taken
by the subcommittee and later by the City Council when it approved the subcommittee
report. As this has been an issue for some local merchants, the City Council may wish to
discuss it and provide some direction to staff and the Chamber of Commerce.
Respectfully submitted,
StephR. Burrell
City Manager
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Honorable Mayor and Members of
the Hermosa Beach City Council
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April27, 1999
PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION PROPOSAL 1
Recommendation:
That the City Council review the attached material concerning the formation of a Public
Works Commission and direct staff to return with a draft ordinance.
Background:
The City Council, at the meeting of April 13, 1999, discussed the idea of the formation of
a Public Works Commission and directed staff to provide information for further review
and consideration. I have attached some information from other cities that have
commissions. In some cases, the ordinance or resolution spells out the function in a fair
amount of detail; in others, there is only a general statement of the purpose and intent.
The discussion that the City Council had at the last meeting seemed to show that a Public
Works Commission would review all public construction projects, set standards for
improvements done by others in the public right-of-way and assist the City Council in
setting priorities for public; improvements. If such a commission is approved, it would be
staffed by the Public Works Department and probably meet once a month. Such a
commission would also serve as an opportunity for the public to propose ideas and
projects. The Commission could also deal with operational issues such as traffic, safety
or maintenance.
Ideally, such a commission would reduce the City Council work load and ensure that the
policy of the City Council is reflected in the projects that the Commission reviews.
Re . ectfully submitted,
Stephen R. Burrell
City Manager
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Established by resolution, the Parking and Public Improvements Commission is responsible for public parking issues,
capital improvement projects, traffic management, activities within the public right-of-way including encroachment
permits, undergrounding of utilities, and environmental enhancement. Consists of five (5) members: three (3) members
selected at -large and two (2) members shall be members of the business community. The Commission meets on the 4th
Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
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2. The Capital Improvement Project Advisory Committee (Public Works Dept.)
is a 5 -member Committee, 3 residents and 2 representatives of Business, Commercial
and Industry, whose members serve, without term limitations, for four-year terms. The
committee assists in the development of the 5 -year Capital Improvement Program
("CIP"). The Committee generally meets on a weekly basis during the months of
January, February, and March, with the goal of finalizing its recommendations to the
City Council in April. The Director of Finance and the Director of Public Works
provide staff support to the Committee. City Staff each year proposes Capital
Improvement projects for a five (5) year period. The Committee reviews these
projects and makes recommendations to the City Council for funding consideration in
conjunction with the City's annual budget process. In addition to projects proposed by
staff; the Committee holds a community workshop each year to receive project
requests from the general public.
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(Created by Ord. 2776, Adopted 8/6/96)
Consists of 7 members. Meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Dist.
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Name/Address Term(s) Serving
C. M. Chantal Toporow, Ph. D 10/1/96-1999
628 S. Irena
Mark Grimes 10/1/96-1998
520 Avenue G, #8 Donald Ira Szerlip H-318-5435
10/1/96-1998
1205 Lilienthal Lane
3 Edward G. Staal 11/4/97-2000
2211 Earle Court
5 Trisha S. Murakawa 10/1/96-1997
1529 Goodman Ave 10/1/97-2001
4 Matthew Kilroy 10/1/96-2000
2915 Blaisdell Ave.
5 Frank Flores 11/4/97-1999
2217 Graham Ave.
Staff Liaison: John Mate, Associate Civil Engineer (Ext. 2277)
*Created by combining the Traffic and Transportation Commission and the Environmental and Public Utilities
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Claremont has five commissions whose purpose is to advise and assist the City Council in dealing with
issues related to the commission's area of concern. They do this by gathering pertinent information,
hearing arguments, weighing values, and making recommendations to the council. Several of the
commissions also have some administrative powers.
The Architectural Commission reviews plans for structures, signs, landscaping, and commercial and
industrial development to ensure that all proposed projects are in conformance with City codes and
standards.
Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 225
West Second Street, Claremont.
The Community Services Commission advises the City Council on matters of maintenance of City
property. The commission makes recommendations on development, improvement, and maintenance of
City parks, buildings, sanitation, streets, and street trees.
Meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 225 West Second
Street, Claremont.
The Human Services Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on such issues as the
needs and problems of youth and senior citizens, the disabled, recreation, housing, and government -
community relations.
Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 225 West Second
Street, Claremont.
The Planning Commission advises the City Council on all matters dealing with the present and future
development of the City, in accordance with the values and goals defined in the City's General Plan.
This includes reviewing, approving, or recommending City Council approval of requests for zone
changes, subdivision maps, and variances.
Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 225 West
Second Street, Claremont.
The Traffic and Transportation Commission reviews and comments on the traffic impacts of major
development proposals. This includes traffic circulation plans, public transportation, and similar items
referred to the commission by the City Council or other commissions.
Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. City Council Chamber, 225 West Second
Street, Claremont.
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Each commission is comprised of seven citizens appointed by the Mayor after consultation with and
full approval by the City Council. The council relies heavily on the recommendations of individuals and
community groups when making commission appointments. Qualifications for commission service
include; Claremont residency, a strong interest in the community and the work of the commission, and
the ability to give generously of one's time when serving. Commissioners serve four-year terms.
Residents wishing to be considered for a commission appointment should submit an application to the
City Clerk. Applications are available by calling the City Clerk at (909) 399-5460 or by submitting an
e-mail request.
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Title 2 ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL
Sections:
Chapter 2.26
COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION
2.26.010 Created.
2.26.020 Powers and duties.
2.26.010 Created.
There is established and created a community services
commission for the city. (Ord. 80-13 § 2 (part), 1980)
2.26.020 Powers and duties.
The community services commission enhances the quality of life in
Claremont through its oversight responsibility for the city's general
appearance and the condition of the city's infrastructure. This
responsibility includes the maintenance of parklands, cemetery
grounds, streets and street lights, sidewalks, public rights-of-way
landscaping, city trees, public buildings and facilities, sewers and
storm drains; and, clean city services including refuse collection,
recycling, graffiti removal, and water quality. The community
services commission shall have the following powers and duties:
A. To make recommendations to the city council and the city
manager on any matters pertaining to:
1. The, development, improvement, and
maintenance of parklands, cemetery
grounds, public rights-of-way landscaping,
public buildings and facilities, subject only
to the restrictions and limitations provided
elsewhere in this code;
2. The maintenance of streets, sidewalks,
sewers and storm drains subject only to the
restrictions and limitations provided
elsewhere in this code;
3. The care, protection, and maintenance
of city trees;
4. The species of trees to be planted along specific city streets; and
5. The provision of clean city services
including refuse collection, recycling, and
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CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
BUILDING DIVISION
MARCH, 1999 MONTHLY REVENUE REPORT
NUMBER OF PERMITS
CURRENT
MONTH
THIS MONTH
LAST FY
FY TO DATE
LAST FY
TO DATE
BUILDING
35
50
492
458
PLUMBING/MECHANICAL
37
17
396
222
ELECTRIC
36
24
260
219
PLAN CHECK
19
16
214
172
SEWER USE
2
0
24
18
RES. BLDG. REPORTS
27
57
272
303
PARKS & RECREATION
0
0
11
3
IN LIEU PARKING & REC
2
0
24
15
BOARD OF APPEALS
0
0
1
0
SIGN REVIEW
2
5
24
25
FIRE FLOW FEES
7
4
98
73
LEGAL DETERMINATION
0
0
0
0
ZONING APPEALS
0
0
0
0
TEMPORARY SIGN
0
0
6
2
TOTALS
167
173
1,822
1510
PERMIT FEES
CURRENT
MONTH
THIS MONTH
LAST FY
FY TO DATE
LAST FY
TO DATE
BUILDING
$64,176.81
$14,605.05
$311,700.52
$230,803.18
PLUMBING/MECHANICAL
3,186
1,562
35,286
21,567.30
ELECTRIC
6,373
3,137.80
43,458
26,137.70
PLAN CHECK
25,277.40
9,027.60
225,826.60
144,470.25
SEWER USE
6,361.60
0
28,615.60
39,269.17
RES. BLDG. REPORTS
1,215
2,565
12,240
13,576.50
PARKS & RECREATION
0
0
38,500
10,500
IN LIEU PARKING & REC.
10,292
0
82,885.53
75,544
BOARD OF APPEALS
0
0
170
0
SIGN REVIEW
182
445
2,162
2,218.70
FIRE FLOW FEES
29,048.50
2,770
120,383.53
99,161
LEGAL DETERMINATION
0
0
0
0
ZONING APPEALS
0
0
0
0
TEMPORARY SIGN
0
0
199
66
TOTALS
$146,112.31 $34,112.45
1
$901,426.78 $663,313.80
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
BUILDING DIVISION
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED REPORT MONTH OF MARCH, 1999
TYPE OF STRUCTURE
PERMITS
DWELLING
UNITS
PROVIDED
VALUATION
1
101
NEW SINGLE DWELLINGS
2
2
$678,381.12
2
102
NEW SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED
2
' 4
$869,438.52
3
103
NEW TWO FAMILY BUILDING
4
104
NEW 3 OR 4 FAMILY BUILDING
5
105
NEW 5 OR MORE FAMILY BUILDING
6
213
NEW HOTEUMOTEL
7
214
NEW OTHER NON HOUSEKEEPING
8
318
NEW AMUSEMENT & RECREATION
9
319
NEW CHURCH/OTHER
10
320
NEW INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
11
321
NEW PARKING GARAGE (PUBLIC)
12
322
NEW SERVICE STATION/REPAIR GARAGE
13
323
NEW HOSPITAUOTHER INSTITUTIONAL
14
324
NEW OFFICE/BANK
15
325
NEW PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITY BLDG.
16
326
NEW SCHOOUOTHER EDUCATIONAL
17
327
NEW STORE/OTHER MERCH BLDG.
18
328
NEW OTHER NON RESIDENTIAL BLDG.
19
329
NEW STRUCTURES OTHER THAN BLDG.
6
$26,200
20
434
ADD/ALTER DWELLING/POOL
17
$488,990.12
21
437
ADD/ALTER NON RESIDENTIAL
4
$42,000
22
438
RESIDENTIAL GARAGES/CARPORTS
23
645
DEMOLITION -SFR*
4
$2,000
24
646
DEMO 2 SFR*
25
647
DEMO 3-4 SFR*
26
648
DEMO 5+ BLDG.*
27
649
DEMO ALL OTHER BLDG. spa, demo*
TOTAL PERMITS: 35
TOTAL VALUATION OF ALL PERMITS: $2,107,009.76
*TOTAL UNITS DEMOLISHED TO DATE: 42 (See Attached List)
TOTAL NET UNITS TO DATE: 26
FY 1997-98
Total New Dwelling Units: 99
Total Demolished Units: 72
Net Unit: 27
2
Dwelling Units Demolished as of March, 1999
ADDRESS
TYPE
PERMIT DATE
PERMIT No.
No. OF UNIT
2237 Manhattan Avenue
SFR
7/1/98
B98-398
1
840 15th Street
SFR
7/22/98
B98-416
1
1427 Manhattan Avenue
Duplex
7/16/98
B98-436
2
650 10th Street
SFR
7/30/98
B98-465
1
652 10th Street
SFR
7/30/98
B98-466
1
1515 Silver Street
SFR
8/13/98
B98-500
1
1245 Corona Street
SFR
8/17/98
B98-507
1
850 7th Street
SFR
8/18/98
B98-511
1
902 3rd Street
SFR
8/20/98
B98-523
1
515 8th Street
SFR
8/20/98
B98-524
1
2308 Manhattan Avenue
SFR
8/24/98
B98-527
1
121 28th Street
SFR -
8/25/98
B98-531
1
1144 9th Street
SFR
9/21/98
B98-592
1
651 11th Street
SFR
10/6/98
B98-625
1
567 24th Street
SFR
10/6/98
B98-626
1
2164 Circle Drive
SFR
10/14/98
B98-645
1
600 9th Street
Duplex
10/26/98
B98-668
2
1945 Bayview Drive
SFR
10/29/98
B98-679
1
2040 The Strand
SFR
10/29/98
B98-680
1
2217 Monterey Blvd.
SFR
10/29/98
B98-681
1
2242 Circle Drive
SFR
10/29/98
B98-682
1
1646 Loma Drive
SFR
11/4/98
B98-687
1
615 11th Street
SFR
11/9/98
B98-693
1
1002 5th Street
SFR
11/17/98
B98-720
1
1133 Cypress Avenue
SFR
11/30/98
B98-741
1
2221 Hermosa Avenue
SFR
11/30/98
B98-742
1
1010 1st Street
SFR
12/1/98
B98-750
1
546 3rd Street
SFR
12/1/98
B98-751
1
2304 Hermosa Avenue
SFR
1/14/99
B99-18
1
3303 Morningside Drive
SFR
1/21/99
B99-25
1
1614 The Strand
1/2 on a Lot
2/1/99
B99-34
2
1109 Manhattan Avenue
1/2 of the Duplex
2/8/99
B99-52
1
120 Monterey Blvd.
SFR
2/24/99
B99-80
1
825 Bayview Drive
SFR
2/25/99
B99-81
1
826 Manhattan Ave.
SFR
2/25/99
B99-82
1
2150 Loma Drive
SFR
3/15/99
699-104
1
336 24th Street
SFR
3/17/99
B99-111
1
927 8th Street
SFR
3/24/99
B99-93
1
301 2nd Street
SFR
3/30/99
B99-123
1
Total Units Demolished
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April 5, 1999
HONORABLE MAYOR and MEMBERS of Regular Meeting of
HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
April 27, 1999
ACTIVITY REPORT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT - PLANNING DIVISION
MARCH, 1999
STAFF REPORT PREPARED
SUBJECT
THIS MONTH
THIS MoNTH
L LAST FY
FY To
DATE
LAST FY '
TO DATE
APPEAL / RECONSIDERATION
1
0
5
4
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (C.U.P.) - CONDOMINIUMS
2
1
24
18
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (C.U.P.) - COMMERCIAL
0
0
1
0
C.U.P./PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT
2
0
10
5
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT MODIFICATION/REVOCATION
0
0
0
0
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/MAP EXTENSION
0
0
1
0
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
0
0
0
0
FINAL MAP
2
2
14
12
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
0
1
2
2
HEIGHT LIMIT EXCEPTION
0
0
0
0
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
0
0
2
0
NONCONFORMING REMODEL
0
0
7
6
PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
0
0
8
3
PARKING PLAN
0
2
2
6
SPECIAL STUDY
0
0
0
4
SUBDIVISION
0
0
0
0
TEXT AMENDMENT
0
0
5
7
TRANSIT
0
0
1
1
VARIANCE
0
0
4
4
ZONE CHANGE
0
0
2
0
MISCELLANEOUS
3
3
39
42
TOTAL REPORTS PREPARED
10
9
127
114
NOTE: A staff report may be written for one or more of the items listed above, but it will be listed and
counted only once.
WAVE DIAL -A -RIDE RIDERSHIP
-
PASSENGERS
THIS MONTH
'• THIS MONTH
LASTT FY _
FY To
DATE
CAST FY '
To DATE_..
HERMOSA BEACH
666
979
6,726
8081
REDONDO BEACH
4,364
4756
43,346
48133
SATELLITE
506
663
4,279
4439
4
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CONCUR:
Sol Blumenf`rid; Director
Community ?evelopment Department
NO D:
Stephen -R. Bur
City Manager
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Respectfully submitted,
Y-Ying�f ing
Administrative Assistant
April 19, 1999
Honorable Mayor and Members of
The Hermosa Beach City Council
Regular Meeting of
April 27, 1999
The Department of Community Resources has been involved in the following activities for
the month of March 1999:
Recreation Programming:
Civic Theater Events: March 6 — L.A. Church of Christ Women's gathering with
guest speakers.
March 12/13 — "Expressions of Pamir", Russian dance group
performances to a full audience of two shows. Organized by
the Aga Khan Council.
March 26 — Opening night performance of "Death Trap",
written by Ira Levin and performed by the Civic Light Opera of
South Bay Cities. Nearly 800 viewed the play in its opening
weekend.
Recreation Classes/Programs: Classes filled immediately for both the Adult Swing Dance
class and the Adult Beach Volleyball class. The youth dance classes (Ballet, Tap, and
Tumbling) are well attended, along with youth indoor soccer, beach volleyball, and
basketball. Final arrangements for the Spring Day Camp program (April 5-9) and the spring
break sports mini -camps are in order.
Roller Hockey Highlights: With the conclusion of the Winter League, awards were handed
out and new sign-ups for Spring were taken. The Rink was closed several weeks for repair
and maintenance (repair/paint, kick plates, scoreboard servicing, paint perimeter boards, and
re-net/paint goals).
Special Events:
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival: There were 105 parade entries ranging from a few
floats, service/youth/non-profit groups, bagpipe bands, Irish wolfhounds, classic cars and
many dignitaries, with an estimated crowd of about 8,000 on -lookers. Festivities included
four stages of Irish entertainment, 125 vendor booths, food court, and children's carnival area.
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•
Over -the -Line Softball Tournament: Eight adult teams (three players per team) participated in
this one -day tournament on the sand; fun was had by all.
Excursions:
March 26 - Gondola Getaway: The group cruised the canals and waterways of Naples Island
in Long Beach in authentic Venetian -styled gondolas, and later they enjoyed an Italian bistro
dinner at Aldo & Nikki's restaurant
Upcoming Events:
Facility
May 2
May 2
May 8
May 16
May 22
May 29-31
May 30
Indoor Adult Basketball League Begins
Annual Dog Parade and Trick Show
7 -on -7 Flag Football League Begins
4 -on -4 Flag Football Tournament
Over -the -Line Softball Tournament
Fiesta De Las Artes
Getty Museum Excursion
3/99 User Hours 3/98 User Hours
Clark Building
Clark Field
Theatre
Gym
Room 8
Room 10
Room 12
Valley Park Field
South Park Hockey Rink
DEPARTMENT REVENUE
218
231
306
280
89
119
240
4
75
Current Month This Month Last FY
$49,268 $43,586
REVENUE FY 1998-99 for 75% of the Fiscal Year is:
$386,136 or 72% of the projected figure of $538,916.
2
158
214
141
322
133
119
160
N/A
107
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EXPENDITURE FY 1998-99 for 75% of the Fiscal Year is:
$491,906 or 73% of the projected figure of $673,861.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mitch Assumma
Recreation Supervisor
Concur:
Mary Rooney
Di ecto , Commuhity Resources
Step Burrell
City Manager
Setting
thtra.p'..
by Brian J. Arthurs
The thriller is a genre that has been all but lost in the theater. Very few are written
today, but there were some fine ones written in the past and one of them is now playing
the Hermosa Civic Theater as presented by The South Bay Playhouse. '
"Deathtrap," by Ira Levin may best be remembered as the movie version with Michael
Caine, Christopher Reeve and Dyan Cannon. But, according to Playhouse producer
Steven Ullman, the story is better told on the stage.
"I remember seeing `Deathtrap' on Broadway in 1981 and thinking it was as exciting a
thriller as I've ever seen," he recalled.
"When coming up with a season of shows, I was determined to come up with a bal-
anced schedule — a mix of musical, comedy and drama. This was a perfect choice to bal-
ance out the rest of the season," he added.
The South Bay Playhouse's inaugural season concludes with "Ain't Misbehavin"' next
month. The second season has been announced and it includes "Forever Plaid," Neil
Simon's "Chapter Two," the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Crimes of the Heart" and the com-
edy "Greater Tuna." According to Ullman, all of the shows use small casts and only one.
set, an important factor for the Playhouse.
"Obviously, we're working on a smaller budget here than at the Civic Light Opera," he
explained. "We're also limited somewhat by the theater. Improvements are being made,
``t' but it's important to -simplify things as best we can."
Above from left Sydney (Henry Polic 1I), Clifford (John Bisom) and Myra (Eileen
Barnett) appear to be quiet happy, but nothing could be further from the truth
in South Bay Playhouse's production of Ira Levin's 'Deathtrap.' The play is di-
rected by Glenn Casale and is on stage now at the Hermosa Community Theatre.
The show is produced by Steven Ullman, who is seen above right with his wife,
Jane Gross.
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JIG rGII C111, (11t Mtny IJ MUG' LULU UII UM JLA%G.
"I remember seeing `Deathtrap' on Broadway in 1981 and thinking it was as exciting a
thriller as I've ever seen," he recalled.
"When coming up with a season of shows, I was determined to come up with a bal-
anced schedule — a mix of musical, comedy and drama. This was a perfect choice to bal-
ance out the rest of the season," he added.
The South Bay Playhouse's inaugural season concludes with "Ain't Misbehavin"' next
month. The second season has been announced and it includes "Forever Plaid," Neil
Simon's "Chapter Two," the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Crimes of the Heart" and the com-
edy "Greater Tuna." According to Ullman, all of the shows use small casts and only one
set, an important factor for the Playhouse.
"Obviously, we're working on a smaller budget here than at the Civic Light Opera," he
explained. "We're also limited somewhat by the theater. Improvements are being made,
but it's important to simplify things as best we can."
But, he added, "This is a terrific space. It's the perfect size, has an intimate feel and
great sight lines."
One problem Ullman has run into is the fact that "Deathtrap's" opening week is coin-
ciding with CLO's 'production of "West Side Story" at the Redondo Beach Performing
Arts Center. "We will never overlap like this again," he said. "For the last two weeks, I've
been running back and forth between (`Deathtrap') rehearsals and 'West Side Story' per-
formances. It's been crazy."
If you are not familiar with the story, the less you know the better. But, it does concern
(Please turn to Page 55)
Stepping Out
•
Deathtrap'
(Continued from Page S2)
a struggling playwright; its wife and an up-
and-coming playwright;.There-are plenty of
twists and turns to keep the audience
guessing..
One thing director Glenn Casale espe-
cially likes about "Deathtrap" isthat while
the story has some frightening moments, it
is also very funny. "The humor is what
makes it work. The audience is constantly
kept off guard," he said `w
Casale also says the particularly
funny for those involved with the theater.
He says Levin's story :of a playwright writ-
ing a play is loaded with `inside jokes that
are particularly funny to those working in
the business zµ' -
Casale is directing hissecond show in
the: South -Bay He d!�rected-CLOSBC's
"Man of La Mancha" last year. He is com-
•ing'off directing tlie;hugely successful
_Broadway production of `'Peter Pan," with
Cathy Rigby. The show was second only to
"The Lion King" at_the'box office: After
"Deathtrap" finishes;its-:two-week run,
Casale will return to his native New York
to direct a return, open-ended engagement
of "Peter Pan." He has enjoyed the change
of pace "Deathtrap" has offered.
"I have done mostly musical theater, so
it's nice to do something different," he
said. "This play is very intimate and the ac-
tors aren't dealing with microphones."
Henry Polic II, a veteran of stage and
television, plays Sidney Bruhl, Eileen
Barnett plays his wife Myra and Civic
Light Opera of South Bay Cities veteran
John Bisom plays Clifford Anderson.
Bisom played Cliff in CLOSBC's produc-
tion of "Cabaret" and the Dentist in "Little
Shop of Horrors." Rounding out the five -
person cast are Nicolette Chaffey as Helga
and South Bay native Michael Prohaska as
Porter.
The South Bay Playhouse's production
"Deathtrap" runs through Sunday, April 4.
Tonight, March 25, is the final preview at
8 p.m. Friday, March 26, is the play's gala
opening night at 8 p.m. Performances will
continue .Tuesday through Saturday at
8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets for the
final preview are $26 and $30 for all other.
performances. For reservations and infor-
mation, call 372-4477... 3 -2 -SAA :1 "
Educational MusicThealre DBA
Civic light Opera of South Bay Gties
perest
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SOUTH BAY
PLAYHOUSE
South Bay's First
Professional Playhouse
3rd show of Inaugural Season
Now Playing
Thru April 4th
DEATH TRAP
March 23 - April 4
PREVIEW PERFORMANCES 8 P.M.
Feb. 2, 3.4,1999 $26 IN ADVANCE
OPENING NIGHT GALA 8 RAI.
Friday, Feb. 5.1999 S36 N ADVANCE
SUNDAY MATINEES 2P.M.
Feb. 7 & 14, 1999 $30 N ADVANCE
AU. OTHER PERFORMANCES
8 P.M. $30 N ADVANCE
ORDER NOW!
AND SAVE ON BOX OFFICE PRICES
NO SHOWS ON MONDAY
Call for advanced tickets or
call to subscribe
372-4477
All performances held
at Hermosa Civic Theater
located at Pier Ave.
at Pacific Coast Hwy.
Hermosa Beach
(310) 372-4477.
www.civiclightopera.com
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Written By IRA'LEVIN
The South" Bay Playhouse
.. - •• • • A� A AIA • •-"11
H.B. you*
rollerhockey
leagues
•!, ,
The city of Hermosa Beach is now tak-
ing registration through April 8 for the
spring youth roller hockey league season.,
There are five youth divisions of play
for both boys and girls: 6 years old and
younger, 8 years old and younger, 10
years old and younger, 12 years old and
younger, and 15 years old and younger
The season is made up of 10 regular
games plus playoffs. Each team will have
"a'one-hour rink practice per week anda
:game on the weekend.
All new players must attend the evalua-',:i.
tion/draft period Sunday, April 11. 'th-c'..:•1
season will begin and registration will be.t:';'''.
taken at the evaluation session.
The registration fee is $80, $70 with
•,,,,...: , -,',
the resident discount. Goalies receive5�
llts.,z,vii
percent registration fees. Volunteer:,:i.,--
ing clinic will be provided.
coaches are also needed and a free c.pacTticht.--;::::,.
For more information, call Darryl:Kim ,3'r4-"'
at 318-0280. .:?...,
The city of Hermosa Beach is'no takEi'
ing registrations for its tieCortiink ring
break camps which will take iilaCe 'frOin
April 5 through 9. •
Spring break day camp is-for:children
between the ages of 6 and -12, and will
offer such activities as gamei,77Sportart
and crafts, and an excursiOn.',The'Clai'rip
will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p:rn: at Her-
mosa Valley Park. The cost 4'.-$45 for resi,
dents and $50 for nonresidentg.,
A sports camp will be offered
fotchil-
dren between the ages of 6 and 12. the
long .Beach
gondola cruigef.::i
trip March 2
•••• e
•
1
The city of Hermosa Beach is ofgapiz-;
ing a bus trip to a gondola cruise along the
Naples canals in Long Beach Friday),
March 26, from 5 to 11 p.m. The cost.is'
$45 for Hermosa residents and $4,81or-
nonresidents; and includes rouhd4riPliiri
transportation, the cruise and ariMian,
dinner. Register at the CommuniMrp,.
710 Pier Ave.; or call 31,8-0280:,fp/frifor
information. -
Hermosa
over -the -line .14
t•Z
tournament :;ig.
The city of Hermosa Beach is ac -Y.
cepting teams for anover-the-lin
softball tournament, Saturday, March:
27, at the Hermosa Beach pier.
The entry fee is $45 per team and
each team is guaranteed to play at
least four games. There will be both'''.
men's and women's divisions with
beginning at 9 a.m.
For more information, call the city
at 318-0280 or Russ Johnson at (562)
866-8685.
0) -7A -0R
ay camps to
ermosa Beach
camp will be from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at
'Clark Stadium and the Community Center
-gym. The cost is $45 for residents and $50
for -nonresidents.
' A tennis camp will also be offered for
children between the ages of 6 and 14.
The camp will be from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
atthe Kelly Courts at Clark Stadium. The
cost is $50 for residents and $52 for non-
residents.
Registration for all camps is ongoing at
the Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. For
more information, call 318-0280.
-2S-atc\
is a green ; a
by David Hunt 7
Thetown's best citizens will collect at
City Hall Saturday morning for the fifth
_, annual St. Patrick's; Day_ Parade and
Festival, one of the most exuberant cele-
brations of Celtic pride.in'the-world.
'The best thing about:this -event is the
public
.participation and ; great i family
atmosphere," said Travers Devine, jo _'-
chair of the event. "Everybody takes part
in the. parade."'
The parade huts the streets at 11 a m
lr..3 �.
snakes down Pier Avenue; ts:l
urneft at;
Hermosa Avenue and ends up fat rthe
doorstep of the Easy Reade% a fine insh ; .:
establishment, at Eighth .Street =Fat Face
Fenner's Falloon, traditionally theltermi=
nus pub, -recently; closedlits doors and._
reopened in Loreto Plaza'as he`F shack.
But there are plenty of watering holes
within a two -block radius of the parade _
and festival if you're up fora pub,crawl.
For those more interested in `shops
than hops, there will be vendor booths
set ` up on Hermosa Avenue, ,`between
- 10th Court and 14th Street A `kiddy car-
nival will take over the parking _lot on
11th Street.
Four stages of -entertainment Will --fea-
ture Irish music, step, dancing and bag-
pipes at the Pier head, -Pier- and Hermosa
avenues, Henn_ osa Avenue at 14th Street
and Hermosa Avenue at 10th Street.
An ancient Irish village with minstrels
•
Scores of brave and thrifty scouts have made the
and sword fights will also be prominent
in the area near . Hermosa Avenue and
14th Street.
Dignitaries in the parade include
Congressman Steve Kuykendall, State
Senator Debra Bowen, • Assemblyman
George Nakano, Supervisor Don Knabe
and Mayor Bob Benz. Special guests
include John McGinley, the county man-
ager of County Tipperary and Thomas
St. Patrick's Day Parade an annual tradition.
Herrington, the chairman of the North':
County Tipperary Council. Off-site.
parking is available at Mira Costa High -
School in Manhattan Beach with a free
shuttle to the festival. 3c
Proceeds from the parade and festival.;
benefit Project Touch, South Bay Free"
Clinic, Dove House in Northern Ireland
and Between in the Republic of Ireland.
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Easy leer
Huge sport/music festiv
by Robb Fulcher
The City Council on Tuesday formally
approved plans for a four-day beach fes-
tival of extreme sports, music and high-
stakes volleyball June 10 to 13.
The new event, Mervyn's Beach Bash
'99, will be free to the public. The vol-
leyball portion, featuring AVP players
and an $80,000 purse for the men and
the women, will take the place of an
AVP event traditionally held in August
in Hermosa. '
The festival, expected to draw- 5,000
visitors a day, will include four days of
professional volleyball, three days of
invitation -only extreme sports - stunt
bicycling, inline skating and skateboard-
ing - and two concerts in the afternoon.
or early evenings.
James Leitz, vice president of
International Management Group, of
Los Angeles, promised council mem-
March 25, 19p9.
bers that the bands would not be geared
toward the extreme sportsmen and
women.' - -
'The idea would be family -friendly
bands,' Leitz said.
Council members will have final
approval of the choice of bands.
Leitz, who has put on about 20 events`
in Hermosa over the past 10 years, said
that IMG will work to ease parking prof,
lems by running shuttles from Mira
Costa High School, the Hermosa Beach
Community Center and possibly King
Harbor.
Leitz said event staff and participants`
will fill 750 hotel rooms over the course
g.
Of the festival.
The festival's official use of local,
restaurants for catering and receptions
will not be exclusive to any one eatery; .
he said. -
"We'll be trying to spread it around
A worker uses a Caterpillar 960 Excavator to tear up two tennis courts along Pier Avenue at the
Hermosa Civic Center to make way for an 8,000 -square foot skate track. Two additional tennis courts
will be built at the complex to make up for the lost ones, and the total number of parking spaces will
remain the same. City officials expect the skate track to be open by summer. Photo by Robb Fulcher
town,' Leitz-said.
• The Fox Sports Net television netwoik"
will broadcast some of the events, orga
nizers said.
In other matters, the council: s
' Agreed to discuss prohibiting the,
spraying of commercial weed killeis _in :
city parks and on the greenbelt :park_;"
way. The matter will _reappear at the +
next council meeting.
'If it will kill weeds eventually it will lull
people," Councilwoman Julie Oakes said;;'T
* Voted to solicit :bids for tan l;f
office/retail project at the North Pier,1
Parking Structure, which- is being f�'uilt;
along Hermosa Avenue:.;
* Voted to begin the process of taking
over regulation of mobile home "parks
from the state. Council members
the move -would allow quicker response
to tenant complaints and other 'pro'-
lems ER
Community Sports
Hermosa Beach Over -the -Line:
Teams are being accepted for the 4th
Annual Hermosa Beach Oyer -the -Line
Softball Tournament to " be -;played
March 27 at the Hermosa Beach"Pier:,
There 'are men's and wornen's`divi
Bions and all teams are guaranteed four
games for their $45 entry fee. Call tour-
nament director Russ Johnson at (562)
866-8685 of the City of Hermosa Beach
at 318-0280 to reserve a spot 'in :the
tournament.
an
Fifth annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Hermosa brings out the green in all.
Pictured clockwise from top right: The
Nicholson Pipe and Drum groups were one of
many participants lending Irish sounds;
Mayor Robert Benz and his wife Patricia
Spiritus -Benz ride in Lori Nilson's Jeepster;
Arlene Pinzler, Redondo Beach City
Councilman Bob Pinzler, parade co-founder
Travers Devine, Benz, Redondo Mayor Greg
Hill and Redondo Councilman Kevin Sullivan
share some laughs after the parade; County
Supervisor Don Knabe was one of many digni-
taries participating in the parade; the
Budweiser drill team does its routine for the
crowd; and Casper, an Irish Wolfhound, was
one of several canines who walked the route.
(photos ii Chris Miller)
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Nicholson Pipes and Drums of Westminster make with the deedle-deedle sound Photo by Robb
Fulcher
Maureen Simons, Jodi Scully and Principal Cherie Hunt of Our -Lady
of Guadalupe School smirk over their pot of gold at the end of the i' zin- -
bow Photo by Robb Fulcher
°
Hermosa Councilman John Bowler lifts his shillelagh. Photo by Robb Fldcher
Sunshine
smiles on
St. Pat's
• The ubiquitous Hyperion Outfall Serenaders bring da noise, if not da
funk. Photo by Randy Angel
Hermosa chamber man and woman of the year Paul
Amarillas and Cathy McCurdy seize the moment. Photo by
Randy Angel
Si Patrick himself hosted by the Knights.__,..,
of.Columbus,-raises%the.roof.TPhoto byr
Robb Fulcher =,.
rainy weatner abatea tor Hermosa's big St.
Patrick's Day parade, as crowds lined Pier
and Hermosa avenues Sunday to cheer local
institutions and faraway dignities such as
John McGinley, the countymanager of
County Tipperary and Thomas Herrington,
the chairman of the North County Tipperary
Council.
Politicos on the scene included
Congressman Steve Kuykendall, State Sen.
Debra Bowen, Assemblyman George Nakano
and Supervisor Don Knabe.
• reportill th ,aderca P
ST
oiRob6iiticher t-'
Parade organizer Jean Cullen takes a much deserved break
with Hermosa resident Bill Hallett, who brought the LAPD
Emerald Society pipers. Photo by Kevin Cody
Minervathe Moor,' a living testament, to.
:;.Gold's Gym, subdues; the masses`Photo?`
Rand Angel
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Hermosa
Beach
About Town
Festival list short
The Hermosa Beach Community.
Center Foundation has developed a
"short list" of event manager ent
companies in its search to find a`
new manager for the third annual
Hermosa Beach Film Festival;
tentatively scheduled for some` imt
in September.
"We're very happy with-
we
ith we are. We have excellent--;dandi
dates," said Jane Stuart, chair of. the .,
non-profit film festival committee,' ,. i
"It's a film festival that is `being
taken more and more seriously by�p
distributors and other entertain
ment professionals, so many' of
whom live nearby, if not literally,''
right here in the beach citi s,
Stuart said.
Last year's festival featured
r i1 'a
Academy Award winning actress
Karen Black as a presenter at thiE (
awards ceremony. Academy Award -
winning screenwriter Roger Avary
("Pulp Fiction," "Reservoir Dogs") "0.'
sat on a panel of judges. �sr_
The third annual festival will;once ;;
again feature a free on -the -beach i•,
screening of a feature-length film
Egg hunt set
The city's "Spring-Eggstravaganzas-
is set for 11 a.m. to 12:30 pm.
Saturday, April 3 at Hermosa Valley'`
Park, on the corner of Gould arid
Valley Boulevard. ; r
Activities in the free community
event include face painting, "relay
races, craft making, and balloon
animals with Sparkles the clown. -,;'
The egg hunt begins 12:15 p.m.
in three age groups: 3 and under, 6
to 8 years, and 4 to 5 years.
"Special prizes await those -who,
find the golden eggs," Recreation Su-
pervisor
Mitch Assumma promises.
For information call 318-0280::.
S
March18, 1999`
-,E_asy_4R,
Misty Isle Pipe Band members Scott Vilhauer and Yvonne Landry fill the air with music just be)`oie
the start of Sunday's big St. Patrick's Day parade while Kellie Shultz and Shannon Hennessey (belcWJ,>_
wait to ride the parade route in a boat. Photos by Robb Fldcher.'Color. photos on page 16 j? 'r
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St. Patrick makes a visit
OK, so he's not the real St. Patrick, but Eric Daroca of the Manhattan Beach `. -
Knights of Columbus makes a fine substitute during last Saturday's St. Pat- :x;.
rick's Day Parade in Hermosa Beach. More pictures on Page 14.
(photo by Chris Miller)
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upon where you'Il have to park it.
In short, it's all about parking. And I'rn :
reminded of that when I hear that lot being
built.
Whap! ... Whap! ... Whap! ... Whap!
1 It's enough to make me start riding ni
bicycle everywhere. That is, if I could fin
a place to lock it.f
Hermosa
over -the -line
tournamen
The city of Hermosa Beach is accepting
teams for an over -the -line softball tourna'
ment, Saturday, `March 27, at the Hermosa -
Beach pier.
The entry fee is $45 per team andach
team is guaranteed to -play at least four'''
games.- There will be both men's and
women's divisions withla beginning •
9 a.m. • ;
P Y
For
more information,- call the city at
318-0280 :lir Russ Johnson at (562) 866-
8685.
VOICE needs
Earth Day
volunteers
VOICE (Volunteers and Organizations, . I
Improving the Community's Environ-:
ment), is seeking volunteers to help with
various tasks for its annual Earth Day cel-
ebration and concert. The event, co-
produced by the city of Manhattan Beach,
'90210' makes another visit to Hermosa Beach
Fox Television s Beverly Hills 90210' paid a visit to Hermosa last week for a
one -day shoot for its season finale. Producers used the same Strand house they were
forced to vacate in 1993 after neighbors successfully sued to have them removed.
ti
(photo by Chris Miller);
Long Beath
gondola cruise
trip March 26
The city of Hermosa Beach is organiz-
ing a bus trip to a gondola cruise along the
Naples canals in Long Beach Friday,
March 26, from 5 to 11 p.m. The cost is
$45 for Hermosa residents and $48 for
nonresidents; and includes round-trip bus
transportation, the cruise and an Italian
dinner. Register at the Community Center,
710 Pier Ave.; or call 318-0280 for more
information.
Hermosa residents can buy
o their own piece f poste�i
■ City is selling bricks that will be placed in Noble,;
Park to commemorate the new millenium.r
lye
by Daal Praderas
ow you can leave aymemento of yourself behind for Hermosa Beach posterit
'long as you don't mind it ge ting_steppecl on nowtand then,,
For :a mere 5100, the city will engrave your message onto a brick `and embed it rota
a planned Millennium Walkway' at Noble Park.`:
Messages on'the bricks will be
limited to three lines of 45 characters,..:
'for less. Proceeds ,from the bricks will A
help defray the cost of the city's mil-
:``lenniumcelebration at'the-start of
3next year.
"We're not sure yet how the
bricks will be arranged;" said Mitch
uAssumma, the city's recreation su
pervisor. "We're„ still waiting for the
initial designs.We're not: sure if
.they'll be arranged in a circular or straight fashion, or if they'll be on a wall..",
Announcements about the project went out three weeks ago and already 60 people
shave sent in their completed application forms. "-You dont even have to be a Hermosa
:Beach resident," Assumma added.
The park, located along The Strand, was selected for its visibility and the fact that
it'll probably be around fora long time. Placement of the bricks will be random,b
ut
purchasers will get a diagram of where to find their bricks.
"Everybody seems to like the idea,".Assumrna said. "I like the idea and I'll def-
nitely buy one myself."
For more information about buying your own piece of history, call 318-0280.
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Honorable Mayor and Members of
the Hermosa Beach City Council
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
ACTIVITY REPORT, MARCH 1999
April 20, 1999
City Council Meeting of
April 27, 1999
STATISTICAL SECTION
Finance Administration
.CASH REGEIFI
CHECKS ISSUED
.CHASE ORDER
COU
EN
$157:31
THIS ON
L.ASTFY
2,843:`
92..
20,941
5
178.:
...............
,736
44
9
$;0.96 23
Full Time Employees
.......art• Time IE=mployees
135 134
1
f:/b95 /open/JFINMAR99. doc
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Finance Cashier
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CITATIO PAYMENTS
DMV PAYMENTS :..
35
36,9>
3i
3.390
16,102
4,086
488 r.>
"ARKIN PERM!'
Driveway
Guest Party Passes
Contractor
Dail
1
286
23
16
2,623
220
16
16
2,825
101
n`ial Piaeferantlal
DT Employee
Transferable
Vehicle
..........................
ASS
.......................................
.....................................
'IMAL:LIENS`E
BUSINESS LICENSES
Licenses Issued
Revenue
225 204 1,916 1,803
► 20 $53,936.86...... 1380,611 76 $366,139 68
NOTED:
Stephen R. Bu
City Manager
2
Respectfully submitted:
erb.Aotez-4A-
Viki Copeland,
Finance Director
f: \b95bpen/FINMAR99.DOC
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HERMOSA BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 1999
MARCH
_ ! = ..........._._.
- ��- _ F TICS
�� ��
THIS
MONTH
THIS MONTH
LAST YEAR
YEAR TO •
DATE
LAST YEAR
TO DATE
INSPECTIONS AND
PREVENTION
190
$4,338.
$44,574.
NON-RESIDENTS
ORIGINAL
INSPECTION
178
$7,696.
$82,733
TOTALS
COMMERCIAL
68
64
143
90
ASSEMBLY
0
0
0
1
INSTITUTIONS
1
0
2
0
INDUSTRIAL
0
0
0
0
APARTMENTS
46
19
84
27
RE -INSPECTION
COMMERCIAL
9
15
28
18
ASSEMBLY
0
0
0
0
INSTITUTIONS
1
0
2
2
INDUSTRIAL
0
0
0
0
APARTMENTS
21
3
53
14
AMBULANCE ACTIVITY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR
1998/1999
INVOICE BILLING FOR
AMBULANCE SERVICE
THIS
MONTH
FISCAL YEAR
TO DATE
CURRENT
MONTH
BILLINGS F/Y
TO DATE
RESIDENTS
18
190
$4,338.
$44,574.
NON-RESIDENTS
16
178
$7,696.
$82,733
TOTALS
34
368
$12,034.
$127,307.
Respectfully Submitted:
TE BONANO, FIRE CHIEF
Noted:
HERMOSA BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT 41)
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04/01/1999
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INCIDENT RECAP
Dates: 03/01/1999 to 03/31/1999, Incidents: All
Description Number Average Loss
Response
All 85 3.33
Fires 4 3.75 1,900
Structure Fires 3 3.33 1,900
Medical Emergencies (with patients) 57 2.91
Hazardous Materials 3 5.33
Other (includes mutual aid) 21 4.16
HERMOSA BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT
Page 1
04/01/1999
INCIDENT RECAP
Dates: 01/01/1999 to 03/31/1999, Incidents: All
Value
Description Number Average Loss Value
Response
All 283 3.22
Fires 15 2.93 6,300
Structure Fires 6 4.00 3,100
Wildland Fires 1
Medical Emergencies (with patients) 183 2.98
Hazardous Materials 8 4.25
Other (includes mutual aid) 77 3.79
HERMOSA BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT •
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04/01/1999
•
DAY OF WEEK/DISPATCH TIME RECAP
All Incidents
Dates: 03/01/1999 to 03/31/1999, Incidents: All
Time Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Total
0000 2 1 1 1 1 6
0100 3 1 1 5
0200 1 1 1 3
0400 1 1
0700 1 1 1 3
0800 1 1 2
0900 1 2 3
1000 1 1 2
1100 2 1 3 3 2 11
1200 1 2 2 5
1300 1 1 2 4
1400 1 1 2 1 5
1500 1 1 1 1 5 9
1600 1 1
1700 1 1 1 3
1800 2 2 1 1 2 8
1900 2 3 1 6
2000 1 1 2
2100 2 1 3
2200 2 2
2300 1 1
12 13 7 15 6 13 19 85
HERMOSA BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT
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04/01/1999
DAY OF WEEK/DISPATCH TIME RECAP
All Incidents
Dates: 01/01/1999 to 03/31/1999, Incidents: All
Time Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Total
0000 3 2 1 1 6 4 17
0100 5 1 1 2 5 14
0200 1 1 2 1 3 8
0300 1 2 3
0400 3 3
0500 1 1
0600 1 1 1 1 2 6
0700 2 1 1 1 1 2 8
0800 1 2 1 2 2 8
0900 1 1 3 1 6
1000 3 1 1 1 2 2 10
1100 2 3 2 4 2 4 3 20
1200 5 1 2 3 1 2 2 16
1300 1 4 2 2 3 4 3 19
1400 4 3 3 3 1 1 15
1500 3 2 4 2 2 4 10 27
1600 1 1 1 1 2 3 9
1700 1 2 1 2 1 3 3 13
1800 4 4 1 4 2 3 3 21
1900 1 2 3 4 2 2 5 19
2000 1 3 2 2 1 9
2100 3 2 1 1 1 3 2 13
2200 1 2 1 2 2 4 12
2300 1 2 3 6
41 37 23 37 32 51 62 283
HERMOSA BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT
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04/01/1999
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RECAP OF PRIMARY SITUATION FOUND
All Incidents
Dates: 03/01/1999 to 03/31/1999, Incidents: All
Code Number Percent Description
1
10 1 1.18 FIRE UNABLE TO CLASSIFY FURTHER
11 5 5.88 STRUCTURE FIRE
14 1 1.18 VEHICLE FIRE
15 1 1.18 FIRE IN TREES, BRUSH, GRASS, STANDING CROPS
8 9.42
3
31 1 1.18 EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSIST
32 57 67.06 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CALL
33 1 1.18 LOCK -IN
59 69.42
4
40 1 1.18 HAZARDOUS CONDITION UNABLE TO CLASSIFY FURTHER
41 2 2.35 FLAMMABLE GAS OR LIQUID CONDITION
42 1 1.18 TOXIC CONDITION
44 1 1.18 ELECTRICAL ARCING, SHORTED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
5 5.89
5
52 1 1.18 WATER PROBLEM
1 1.18
6
61 2 2.35 INCIDENT CLEARED PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
65 2 2.35 STEAM, OTHER GAS MISTAKEN FOR SMOKE
4 4.70
7
70 3 3.53 FALSE CALL UNABLE TO CLASSIFY FURTHER
71 1 1.18 MALICIOUS, MISCHIEVOUS FALSE CALL
73 3 3.53 SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
79 1 1.18 FALSE CALL NOT CLASSIFIED
8 9.42
85 100.03
HERMOSA BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT
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04/01/1999
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Code Number Percent Description
RECAP OF PRIMARY SITUATION FOUND
All Incidents
Dates: 01/01/1999 to 03/31/1999, Incidents: All
1
10 1 0.35 FIRE UNABLE TO CLASSIFY FURTHER
11 12 4.24 STRUCTURE FIRE
14 4 1.41 VEHICLE FIRE
15 2 0.71 FIRE IN TREES, BRUSH, GRASS, STANDING CROPS
16 4 1.41 REFUSE FIRE OUTSIDE
23 8.12
3
30 1 0.35 RESCUE, EMS UNABLE TO CLASSIFY FURTHER
31 4 1.41 EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSIST
32 176 62.19 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CALL
33 2 0.71 LOCK -IN
35 1 0.35 PEOPLE TRAPPED, CAUGHT, BURIED
39 1 0.35 RESCUE, EMS NOT CLASSIFIED
185 65.36
4
40 1 0.35 HAZARDOUS CONDITION UNABLE TO CLASSIFY FURTHER
41 7 2.47 FLAMMABLE GAS OR LIQUID CONDITION
42 1 0.35 TOXIC CONDITION
44 3 1.06 ELECTRICAL ARCING, SHORTED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
46 3 1.06 VEHICLE ACCIDENT, POTENTIAL ACCIDENT
49 3 1.06 HAZARDOUS CONDITION NOT CLASSIFIED
18 6.35
5
52 6 2.12 WATER PROBLEM
53 4 1.41 SMOKE, ODOR PROBLEM
55 2 0.71 PUBLIC SERVICE ASSISTANCE
59 1 0.35 SERVICE CALL NOT CLASSIFIED
13 4.59
6
61 5 1.77 INCIDENT CLEARED PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
65 3 1.06 STEAM, OTHER GAS MISTAKEN FOR SMOKE
66 1 0.35 EMS CALL, TRANSPORTED/LEFT SCENE PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
9 3.18
7
70 4 1.41 FALSE CALL UNABLE TO CLASSIFY FURTHER
71 3 1.06 MALICIOUS, MISCHIEVOUS FALSE CALL
73 20 7.07 SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
74 5 1.77 UNINTENTIONAL
79 3 1.06 FALSE CALL NOT CLASSIFIED
35 12.37
283 99.97
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HERMOSA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1999
MARCH, 1999
MARCH
MARCH
YEAR TO DATE
YEAR TO DATE
1999
1998
1999
1998
OFFENSES REPORTED
MURDER
0
0
0
0
RAPE
1
0
1
0
ROBBERY
1
1
6
4
ASSAULT
14
8
28
19
Burglaries(Vehicle)
9
6
24
19
Burglaries(Residential)
4
1
9
9
Burglaries(Commercial)
1
0
3
1
BURGLARY(Total)
14
7
36
29
LARCENY
45
26
107
71
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
5
8
18
20
DUI
23
9
72
40
ALL OTHER OFFENSES
70
52
244
181
PERSONS ARRESTED
ADULTS
68
52
195
158
JUVENILES
5
0
6
1
CRIMINAL CITATIONS
29
42
141
145
BICYCLE/SKATEBOARD CITES
0
0
0
0
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORTS
Fatal
0
0
0
1
Injury
5
9
16
21
Property Damage Only
14
13
34
41
CITATIONS
Traffic
212
276
815
969
Parking
0
0
0
0
DISTURBANCE CALLS
228
257 704
596
POLICE CALLS FOR SERVICE
1,662
1,550
4,968
4,873
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HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1999
MARCH, 1999
MARCH
MARCH
MARCH
MARCH
1999
1998
1999
1998
PARKING ENFORCEMENT
PARKING CITATIONS ISSUED
4,348
4,499
12,875
12,101
BOOTS
6
5
13
9
VEHICLE IMPOUNDS
22
29
65
75
CALLS FOR SERVICE
151
159
386
335
ANIMAL CONTROL
CITATIONS ISSUED
7
17
27
56
CALLS FOR SERVICE
65
84
149
260
ANIMAL PICK UPS
23
36
52
99
OF THESE
RETURNED TO OWNER
3
10
20
21
TAKEN TO SHELTER
2
15
5
39
INJURED, TAKEN TO VET
8
1
10
6
DECEASED
10
10
26
29
RETURNED TO WILD
0
0
0
4
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Respecfully Submitted o.
City Manager - Steve Burrell
By: Wil at
'i
Chief of oce - al Straser
Prepared by:
Records Manager - Ruth Miller
Content approved by:
Division Comman er
Lt. Mark Wright `
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Honorable Mayor and Members of the
Hermosa Beach City Council
•
April 15, 1999
Regular Meeting of
April 27, 1999
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT - MARCH 1999
The Public Works Department is divided into three (3) major functions: Administration,
Engineering and Maintenance.
ADMINISTRATION
The administration function coordinates and blends the efforts of all divisions of the Public Works
Department in accomplishing the directives of the City Council and City Manager, this includes
engineering and management of Capital Improvements Projects.
PERMITS ISSUED
Type of Permit
Current
Month
98 — 99
To Date
Last FY
Month
97 - 98
To Date
Sewer Demolition
2
44
4
10
Sewer Lateral
2
16
1
13
Street Excavation
5
40
6
47
Utility Companies Only
17
169
75
214
Dumpster/Misc.
6
60
8
32
Banner Permits
6
29
2
18
ENGINEERING
• The Capital Improvement Projects that are currently in progress or completed are:
COMPLETED
PROJECT
TITLE
COST
96-508 Greenbelt Improvements
640,072
• •
UNDER
CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
TITLE
95-620 Pier Renovation
96-624 Parking Structure Lot C
98-142 Monterey Blvd. Improvements (Pier to 19th St.)
97-525 Community Center Skate Track
97-526 Community Center Tennis Courts
98-157 Flashing Beacons Pier @ Valley/Ardmore
TOTAL UNDER CONSTRUCTION
EST. COST
1,286,433
5,300,200
200,000
104,000
347,000
10,000
7,247,633
OUT TO BID
PROJECT
97-182
97-183
TITLE
Myrtle Ave. Undergrounding
Loma Dr. and Sunset Dr. Undergrounding
TOTAL OUT TO BID
EST. COST
1,315,660
1,307,457
2,623,117
UNDER
DESIGN
PROJECT
95-622
95-153
95-156
98-621
97-141
99-143
TITLE
EST. COST
TO BE
DESIGNED
PROJECT
95-150
99-144
City Hall ADA Requirements
Traffic Signal Hermosa & 14th Street
Traffic Signal Hermosa & 13th Street
Municipal Pier Architectural Upgrade
Street Slurry
Monterey Blvd. Improvement (19th St. to Hermosa)
TOTAL UNDER DESIGN
TITLE
726,800
115,304
115,304
149,850
80,607
20,000
1,217,865
EST. COST
Hermosa -Pier to 16`11 Street
Strand Bikeway and Pedestrian Path
24`11 Street to 35th Street
TOTAL TO BE DESIGNED
30,000
53,000
83,000
• •
• Non -Capital Improvement Projects currently in progress include:
Utility Undergrounding
NPDES Permit Status Update (See the attached Storm Water Program)
Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District 1999-2000
MAINTENANCE
The maintenance function of the Public Works Department is divided into the following sections:
• Parks/Medians
• Street Maintenance/Building Maintenance
• Sewers/Storm Drains
• Street Lighting
• Traffic Safety
• Equipment Service
Parks/Medians Division: Irrigation repairs at Valley Park. Worked on new Greenbelt clocks.
Repaired restrooms. Repaired park furniture. Palm tree inspections. Assisted in PCH spill.
Repaired 35th Street planter. Ongoing median repairs and maintenance.
Street Maintenance/Building Maintenance Division: Repaired 1200 block 7th Place. Pothole
repairs citywide, including Prospect, Hillcrest, Palm, 26th St. and Beach Dr. Repaired and
reinstalled sand gates. Citywide graffiti removal. Removed Pier benches. Built Pier Ave. median.
Replaced marquee. Replaced light bulbs at Community Center. Graffiti removal at Community
Center. Assisted in spill on PCH. Installed new light fixtures at Community Center.
Sewers/Storm Drain Division: Assisted park crews. Assisted meter pole installation. Repaired
plumbing in Clark restrooms. Repaired restrooms at Police Department. Reopened beach
outfalls. Installed new street barricades with sewer contractors. Graffiti removal. Repaired
storm drain grates.
Street Lighting Division: Installed and removed banners. Repaired cables. Replaced knocked
down light pole on Gould Ave. Rebulbed City Hall fixtures. Electric repairs at Community
Center. Stenciled new traffic cones. Assisted with Pier median. Marked U.S.A. for construction.
Installed new dimmer switches at Community Center. Repaired exit lights. Assisted in Monterey
project.
Traffic Safety Division: Curb painting. Sign repairs. Yard clean up. Removed 6th Street
barricades. Assisted sewer crew in traffic control. Painted T's & L's on Hermosa Ave. Assisted
in barricade installation at 2nd Street.
Equipment Service Division: Ongoing vehicle maintenance and equipment repair. Continue
preparing new Police Department vehicles.
3
Graffiti Removal:
FY 97-98
JULY 1997
AUGUST 1997
SEPTEMBER 1997
OCTOBER 1997
NOVEMBER 1997
DECEMBER 1997
JANUARY 1998
FEBRUARY 1998
MARCH 1998
APRIL 1998
MAY 1998
JUNE 1998
YTD TOTAL:
26.75 Hours
40.75 Hours
10.00 Hours
7.50 Hours
0 Hours
20.50 Hours
28.50 Hours
6.00 Hours
13.50 Hours
23.50 Hours
17.50 Hours
61.00 Hours
255.50 Hours
Attachment: Stormwater Update, March 1999
Respectfully submitted:
Lisa Mendelsohn
Senior Clerk Typist
Noted:
Stephen R. Burrell
City Manager
4
FY 98-99
JULY 1998
AUGUST 1998
SEPTEMBER 1998
OCTOBER 1998
NOVEMBER 1998
DECEMBER 1998
JANUARY 1999
FEBRUARY 1999
MARCH 1999
YTD TOTAL:
Concur:
46.00 Hours
53.50 Hours
47.50 Hours
14.50 Hours
0 Hours
49.00 Hours
25.50 Hours
9.50 Hours
45.50 Hours
291.00 Hours
arold C. Williams, P.E.
Public Works Director/City Engineer
F/B95/PWFILESMoact4.doc
Volume 2 Issue
Summary for March 19!
RECEIVED
atershed Management
Area Plans
l UI3LIC WORKS DEPT.
The NPDES Permit requires that Permittees
develop Watershed Management Area
Plans. However, the permit is unclear as to
what these WMAPs consist of, how exten-
sive they need to be or what the deadline is
for their preparation. The general consensus
among cities is that the WMAPs are no
longer needed since the model programs
have now been developed.
To address these concerns, Dennis Dicker-
son, Executive Director of the Regional Wa-
ter Quality Control Board made a presenta-
tion regarding the WMAPs at a joint Water-
shed meeting hosted by the Los Angeles
River Watershed.
At the meeting, Dickerson indicated that
since the WMAPS are required by the per-
mit, they will need to be prepared and sub-
mitted to the Board. A very simplified plan
referencing the model programs should suf-
fice.
However, since that meeting, the Board as
looked further into the WMAP requirements
and determined that a more extensive docu-
ment is needed. The Board is currently
working on the development of guidelines.
They expect these to be ready in early sum-
mer. The focus of the guidelines at this point
is to establish the level of cooperation among
individual cities within the watersheds. For
example, a typical reporting item would be:
"Describe how you cooperate with other cit-
ies in your watershed for Public Outreach?"
According to the Board the deadline for sub-
mitting the WMAPs now appears to be the
end of the year 2000.
Model Nanning and Construction
Programs Approved
Both the "Development Planning and
the Development Construction Model
Programs have now been approved by
the Regional Board.
Planning:
Projects being reviewed by the planning
departments that are "discretionary" and
"priority projects" must now prepare
Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plans
(USMPs) before be-
ing issued any permit
approvals. Discre-
tionary is defined as "a project which
requires the exercise of judgment or de-
liberation [by the planning or building
official].
Priority projects are defined as:
• 10+ home sub divisions,
• Auto repair shops,
• Service stations,
• Restaurants,
(Continued on page 2)
•
Watershed Management
(Continued from page 1)
• 100,000+ sq. ft commercial developments,
• Projects in environmentally sensitive or hillside areas
There are also USMP provisions for:
• 100,000+ sq. ft. industrial developments
• Parking lots with 200+ parking spaces
• Kennels, stables, etc.
Construction:
Several types of construction projects are exempt from any
NPDES review. These are: sign permits, electrical permits,
indoor work, etc.
Contractors and owners of any non-exempt project with less
than 2 acres of disturbed area must now sign a "certification
form" that they will control sediment and construction material
runoff from their project site.
For sites with between 2 and 5 acres of disturbed area (or any
size project in a hillside or environmentally sensitive area) a
Local Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan must be pre-
pared, This LSWPPP describes in detail how pollution will be
reduced. These include a:
• List of major construction activities, materials and activi-
ties,
• List of best management practices to be used ,
• Site plan showing the location of the BMPs,
• Developer's certification statement, and
• Developer self inspection checklist and schedule.
Sites with over 5 acres of disturbed area are required to submit
a Notice of Intent (NOI) to the State and prepare a SWPPP.
Illicit Connection/Discharge
The Board's approval of this model program will be in April.
The Los Angeles River Watershed is in the preliminary stages
of exploring the possibility of performing a Receiving Waters
study similar to that conducted earlier for Santa Monica Bay.
The scope of work, cost, who will perform the study and
which pollutants to be investigated still need to be established.
Several Cities in the Ballona Creek watershed reportedly will
be awarded funding from Proposition A for catch basin inserts
and continuous deflection separators.
A presentation was made to the San Gabriel River Watershed
regarding the possibility of performing a receiving water
study. The consensus of the watershed did not appear to be in
favor of a study at this time.
The Dominguez Creek Watershed is developing a joint public
outreach campaign targeted specifically at the general popula-
tion in that watershed. They are also in the preliminary stages
of investigating the feasibility of setting up a utility district to
help pay for the cost of stormwater programs.
John L. Hunter
AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
JOHN ,:L HUNTER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
E:; 13310 Firestone Boulevard, Suite A-2 .
Santa Fe Springs, California 90670
hone:562-802-7880
Fax 562-802-2297
Email: skenn65671eaol.com
Comprehensive Environmental Managemen
Our goal at John L. Hunter Associates is to assist our clients in achiev-
ing a cleaner and safer environment for today and tomorrow`. In support 5;
of this goal, JI.HA provides a full spectrum of environmental manage
ment services to satisfy regulatory requirements,minimize costs and help
eliminate long term liability.
VOLUME 2 ISSUE 2
page 2
• April 7, 1999
Honorable Mayor and Members of
the Hermosa Beach City Council
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Activity Report March 1999
Regular Meeting of
April 27, 1999
STATISTICS
Worker Comp Claims
CURRENT THIS MONTH FY TO LAST FY
MONTH LAST YEAR DATE TO DATE
Claims opened 8 4 36 23
Claims closed 4 14 32 56
Total open 52 51
Current Employee 25 24
Active Cases 3 5
Lost time (hours)
Safety Fire -0- 220 655 4203 1218
Police 220
Non -Safety 187 12 567 997
Liability Claims
Claims opened 5 2 18 16
Claims closed 2 3 17 12
Total open 23 20
Employee -Involved
Vehicle Accidents
Safety
Non -safety 0 0 5 1
0 1 0 5
Employee Turnover
Safety
Non -Safety
0 1 1 3
1 0
4 3
Respectfully submitted,
Mic►ael A. Earl, Director Steph. Burrell
City Manager
Pe sonnel & Risk Management
ACT2
•'ARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE A CONTROL
REPORT OF ACTIVITI
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1999
AMOUNT OF SERVICE YEAR TO LAST YEAR
SERVICE PROVIDED THIS MONTH DATE TO DATE
SERVICE REQUEST 0 C 0
FIELD HOURS* 0000 00 00000:00 00000:00
DOG IMPOUNDED 2 26 75
CAT IMPOUNDED 1 12 26
OTHER IMPOUNDED 0 8 45
CITATIONS ISSUED 0 i s 0
PRIVATE VETERINARIAN CARE 0 0 0
OBSERVATION 0 0 0
DEAD ANIMAL 0 0 50
HUMANE INVESTIGATIONS ii 0 0
COURT APPEARANCES (hours) 0000:00 00000:00 00000:00
ANIMALS PLACED IN NEW HOMES 2 8 4
ANIMALS RETURNED TO OWNERS 0 10 2
LICENSED SOLD 0 0 0
DOG LICENSE CANVASSING 0000:00 :000 00000:i 0 00000:00
*Includes humane education hours
APARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE ANSONTROL
REPORT OF ACTIVITIES'
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH - MONTH OF MARCH, 1999
AMOUNT OF SERVICE YEAR TO LAST YEAR
SERVICE PROVIDED THIS MONTH DATE TO DATE
SERVICE REQUEST 0 2 0
FIELD HOURS* 0000:00 00000:00 00000:00
DOG IMPOUNDED O 26 37
CAT IMPOUNDED 0 12 38
OTHER IMPOUNDED 0 8 47
CITATIONS ISSUED 0 0 0
PRIVATE VETERINARIAN CARE 0 0 0
OBSERVATION 0 0 0
DEAD ANIMAL 1 1 57
HUMANE INVESTIGATIONS 0 0 0
COURT APPEARANCES (hours) 0000:00 00000:00 00000:00
ANIMALS PLACED IN NEW HOMES 0 8 6
ANIMALS RETURNED TO OWNERS 0 10 3
LICENSED SOLD 0 0 0
DOG LICENSE CANVASSING 0000:00 00000:00 00000:00
*Includes humane education hours