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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 28, 1986 - Council Chambers, City Hall
Regular Session - 7:30 p.m
All Council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND.
Any complaints against the City Council, City Management, or
departmental operations will be submitted in writing to the City
Manager for evaluation by the appropriate department head prior
to submission to the City Council.
Complete agenda materials are available for public inspection in
the Police Department, Public Library and the Office of the City
Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters will be
acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority con-
sent of the City Council. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless good cause is shown by
aimember prior to the roll call vote. (Items removed
will be considered after Municipal Matters.
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Coun-
cil held on January 14, 1986.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Demands and Warrants: January 28, 1986.
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrants
Nos. through inclusive.
�(c) Tentative Future Agenda -Items.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(d>-) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated January 22, 1986.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
=(e) ;Building and Safety Department Monthly ActivityReport:
December, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Community Resources Department Monthly Activity Report:
December, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Finance Department Monthly Activity Report: December,
1985.
(f)
(g)
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
tAh) Fire Department Monthly Activity Report: December,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(i) General Services Department Monthly Activity Report:
December, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
—(j) Personnel Department Monthly Activity Report: December,
1985.
Recommended Action:
(k) Planning Department
1985.
To receive and file.
Monthly Activity. Report:
December,
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(1) Police Department Monthly Activity Report: December,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(m) Public Works
ber, 1985.
Recommended
Department Monthly Activity Report: Decem-
Action: To receive and file.
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?(n) City Treasurer's Report: December, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Change in City Council meeting schedules, February -
June, 1986. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated January 23, 1986.
Recommended Action: To approve City Manager
recommendation.
(0)
(p)
Summary of Special Meeting of Corridor "B" cities SCRTD.
Memorandum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
January 22, 1986.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(q) Claim for Damages: Robert P. and Betty L. Bleur, 4626
W. 132nd Street, Hawthorne, represented by Douglas Jon
Black, 1875 West Redondo Beach Blvd., Gardena, filed
December 16, 1985.
(r)
Recommended Action: To reject claim per recommendation
of R. L. Kautz, City's insurance adjuster.
Claim for Damages: Karen L. Stites, P. 0. Box 632,
Anza, represented by Douglas Jon Black, 1875 West Redon-
do Beach Blvd., Gardena, filed December 16, 1985.
Recommended Action: To reject claim per recommendation
of R. L. Kautz, City's insurance adjuster.
(s) Request for Closed Session. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated January 22, 1986.
Recommended Action: To calendar a closed session for
February 11, 1986 at 6:30 p.m.
(t» Police Analysis - Seaside Tow Contract compliance and
performance. Memorandum from Police Chief Frank Beeson
dated .January 21, 1986.
Recommended Action: To extend deadline for compliance
until Midnight, February 3, 1986.
Community Center Tennis Court Operations. Memorandum
from Community Resources Director Alana Mastrian dated
January 23, 1986.
Recommended Action: To approve a one-year contract as
recommended by staff and the Commission.
(v) Status of Recall Petitions. Memorandum from City Clerk
Kathleen Reviczky dated January 22, 1986.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
... (u)
(x)
(y)
Approval of Final Map #16404: 4 -unit condominium lo-
cated at 867 Aubrey Court.
Recommended Action: To approve Final Map #16404.
Recommendation to authorize a change of vendors for the
lease of remaining budgeted city vehicles. Memorandum
from Police Chief Frank Beeson dated January 22, 1986.
Recommended Action: To authorize change in vendors.
Report re. regulating campaign literature. Memorandum
from•Personnel Administrator Robert Blackwood dated
January 22, 1986.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(z) Memorandum to City Council from Planning Department on
o behalf of the Planning Commission seeking further direc-
tion regarding "one -waging" of Eighth Street. Memoran-
dum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
January 22, 1986.
Recommended Action: Order engineering study and ap-
propriate not to exceed $3,000 from Prospective
Expenditures.
(aa) Status report re. 660 - 5th Street. Memorandum from
Building Director William Grove dated January 23, 1986.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(bb) Request for 30 -day extension of temporary appointment -
Acting Fire Chief. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory
T. Meyer dated January 24, 1986.
Recommended Action: To approve extension of temporary
appointment.
2. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 86-822 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HER-
MOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 608, LOT AREA
PER DWELLING UNIT, DELETING THE "EXCEPTION" SUBSECTION
WHICH PERMITS DENSITY BONUSES WHEN CERTAIN CRITERIA IS
MET. For waiver of further reading and adoption.
(b) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-1 OF THE HERMOSA
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE MANNER IN WHICH REGU-
LAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE SET. Memorandum from City
Attorney James P. Lough dated January 28, 1986.
(c) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. N.S. 2435, AS
AMENDED, BY ESTABLISHING ONE HOUR LIMIT PARKING ZONES ON
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PORTIONS OF PIER AVENUE AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH. Memo-
randum from General Services Director Joan Noon dated
January 21, 1986.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MAILERS OF AN UR-
GENCY NATURE.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
CONSENT HEARINGS
6. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE ALLOWABLE DENSITY IN THE RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
For waiver of full reading and introduction. Memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated January
20, 1986. Letters from Mr. Jack McGarry and Mr. William
F. Smith dated January 20, 1986.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 8:30 P.M.
7. APPEAL FROM DENIAL BY PLANNING COMMISSION OF PROJECT AT
531 - 11TH STREET. Stanley Strasberg, Applicant. Let-
ter from applicant's representative, Steve Kaplan dated
January 21, 1986. Memorandum from Planning Director
Michael Schubach dated January 21, 1986..
8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Status report re. Vasek Polak development
agreements with recommendations for revisions
thereof. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory
T. Meyer dated January 24, 1986.
9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Response to Councilmember Brutsch re. Police
Department operations.
b. Annual review of Investment Policy. Memorandum
from City Treasurer Norma Goldbach dated
January 7, 1986. (Continued from 1/14/86 mtg.)
c. Hydrocarbon recovery
1) Oil approval status report and recommenda
tion for beginning of a request for
proposal process. Memorandum from City
Attorney James P. Lough dated January 21,
1986.
2) AB 2675.
OTHER MA rJRS - CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
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ACTION SHEET ACTION SHEET
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 28, 1986 - Council Chambers, City Hall
Regular Session - 7:30 p.m.
All Council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND.
Any complaints against the City Council, City Management, or
departmental operations will be submitted in writing to the City
Manager for evaluation by the appropriate department head prior
to submission to the City Council.
Complete agenda materials are available for public inspection in
the Police Department, Public Library and the Office of the City
Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters will be
acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority con-
sent of the City Council. There will be no separate
discussion of these items unless good cause is shown by
a member prior to the roll call vote. (Items removed
will be considered after Municipal Matters.
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Coun-
cil held on January 14, 1986.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Demands and Warrants: January 28, 1986.
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrants
Nos. through inclusive.
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(c) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(d) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated January 22, 1986.
PULLED BY WOOD - ADVISED OTHER COUNCILMEMBERS THAT BUSINESS RELA-
TIONS SUBCOMMITTEE HAD MET AND REPORT WILL BE MADE AT 2/11 MTG.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(e) Building and Safety Department Monthly Activity Report:
December, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(f) Community Resources Department Monthly Activity Report:
December, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(g) Finance De artment Monthl Activit Re ort: December,
1 85.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(h) Fire Department Monthly Activity Report: December,
1985.
PULLED BY BRUTSCH - MOTION WO/BR TO OFFICIALLY COMMEND THE ACTING
FIRE CHIEF ON HIS WELL DESIGNED ACTIVITY REPORT. OK 5-0.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(i) General Services Department Monthly Activity Report:
December, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(j) Personnel Department Monthly Activity Report: December,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(k) Planning Department Monthly Activity Report: December,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Police Department Monthly Activity Report: December,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(1)
(m)
Public Works Department Monthly Activity Report: Decem-
ber, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(n) City Treasurer's Report: December, 1985.
PULLED BY WOOD TO CLEAR UP SOME QUESTIONS HE HAD RE ACCOUNT
BALANCES.. MOTION WO/BR TO RECEIVE AND FILE. OK 5-0.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(o) Change in City Council meeting schedules, February -
June, 1986. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated January 23, 1986.
Recommended Action: To approve City Manager
recommendation.
(p) Summary of Special Meeting of Corridor "B" cities SCRTD.
Memorandum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
January 22, 1986.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(q) Claim for Damages: Robert P. and Betty L. Bleur, 4626
W. 132nd Street, Hawthorne, represented by Douglas Jon
Black, 1875 West Redondo Beach Blvd., Gardena, filed
December 16, 1985.
Recommended Action: To reject claim per recommendation
of R. L. Kautz, City's insurance adjuster.
(r) Claim for Damages: Karen L. Stites, P. 0. Box 632,
Anza, represented by Douglas Jon Black, 1875 West Redon-
do Beach Blvd., Gardena, filed December 16, 1985.
Recommended Action: To reject claim per recommendation
of R. L. Kautz, City's insurance adjuster.
(s) Request for Closed Session. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated January 22, 1986.
Recommended Action: To calendar a closed session for
February 11, 1986 at 6:30 p.m.
(t) Police Analysis - Seaside Tow Contract compliance and
performance. Memorandum from Police ChiefFrankBeeson
dated January 21, 1986.
PULLED BY DEBELLIS - BEESON EXPLAINED THEY WERE GENERALLY IN COM-
PLIANCE BUT NOT TO THE LETTER OF THE LAW. DEBELLIS SAID CONTRACT
SHOULD TERMINATE AT 8 P.M. FEB. 4 IF NOT IN COMPLIANCE. MOTION
WO/BR TO BRING BACK AT MEETING OF FEB. 11 IF NECESSARY.
(u)
Recommended Action: To extend deadline for compliance
until Midnight, February 3, 1986.
Community Center Tennis Court Operations. Memorandum
from Community Resources Director Alana Mastrian dated
January 23, 1986.
DEB/BR - MOVE TO APPROVE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION. COME BACK
14S'WITH NEW RFP. OK 4-1 (WOOD NO).
ISt- 1Nk
(v)
Recommended Action: To approve a one-year contract as
recommended by staff and the Commission.
Status of Recall Petitions. Memorandum from City Clerk
Kathleen Reviczky dated January 22, 1986.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(w) Approval of Final Map #16404: 4 -unit condominium lo-
cated at 867 Aubrey Court.
BRUTSCH VOTED NO, WOOD ABSTAINED DUE TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST (EN-
GINEER OF RECORD ON PROJECT).
Recommended Action: To approve Final Map #16404.
(x) Recommendation to authorize a change of vendors for the
lease of remaining budgeted city vehicles. Memorandum
from Police Chief Frank Beeson dated January 22, 1986.
Recommended Action: To authorize change in vendors.
Report re. regulating campaign literature. Memorandum
from Personnel Administrator Robert Blackwood dated
January 22, 1986.
CIOFFI ASKED IF ANYTHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT THIS. MOTION CIO/BR
PURSUE THROUGH LEAGUE OF CITIES. OK 5-0.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(z) Memorandum to City Council from Planning Department on
behalf of the Planning Commission seeking further direc-
tion regarding "one-waying" of Eighth Street. Memoran-
dum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
January 22, 1986.
PULLED BY DEBELLIS - MOTION DEB/BA TO APPROVE CITY MANAGER RECOM-
MENDATION #2 (PLANNING/PUBLIC WORKS SUBMIT BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR
STUDY/EVALUATION OF CITY'S TRANSPORTATION & CIRCULATION ELEMENT
OF GENERAL PLAN. OK 3-2 (WO/BR NO).
Recommended Action: Order engineering study and ap-
propriate not to exceed $3,000 from Prospective
Expenditures.
(y)
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(aa) Status report re. 660 - 5th Street. Memorandum from
Building Director William Grove dated January 23, 1986.
MOTION DEB/BA TO GO TO ICBO RE. UPGRADING STANDARDS FOR UBC. OK
3-2 (WO/BR NO).
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(bb) Request for 30-dayextension of temporary appointment -
Acting Fire Chief. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory
T. Meyer dated January 24, 1986.
Recommended Action: To approve extension of temporary
appointment.
2. ORDINANCESANDRESOLUTIONS
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 86-822 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HER-
MOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 608, LOT AREA
PER DWELLING UNIT, DELETING THE EXCEPTION SUBSECTION
WHICH PERMITS DENSITY BONUSES WHEN CERTAIN CRITERIA IS
MET. For waiver of further reading and adoption.
MOTION BR/CIO TO ADOPT ORDINANCE. OK 4-0-1 (WOOD ABSTAIN)
(b) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-1 OF THE HERMOSA
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE MANNER IN WHICH REGU-
LAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE SET. Memorandum from City
Attorney James P. Lough dated January 28, 1986.
MOTION WO/BR TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE 86-823. OK 5-0.
(c) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. N.S. 2435, AS
AMENDED, BY ESTABLISHING ONE HOUR LIMIT PARKING ZONES ON
PORTIONS OF PIER AVENUE AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH. Memo-
randum from General Services Director Joan Noon dated
January 21, 1986.
MOTION WO/BR - TO ADOPT RESOLUTION. OK 5-0.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN UR-
GENCY NATURE.
DON HAGGERTY, 1550 PROSPECT, COMPLAINED ABOUT NEW PARKING REGULA-
TIONS GOING INTO EFFECT WHILE HIS PROJECT WAS IN THE PIPELINE.
MOTION BY WO/BR THAT PROJECTS CAUGHT IN THE PROCESS THAT HAVE
OBTAINED ANY KIND OF APPROVAL ALREADY WILL BE EXEMPT FROM THE NEW
PARKING REGULATIONS PROVIDED THEY HAVE A PERMIT WITHIN SIX MONTHS
OF DATE OF EXEMPTION. STAFF TO COME BACK WITH ORDINANCE. OK 5-
0.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
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CONSENT HEARINGS
6. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE ALLOWABLE DENSITY IN THE RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
For waiver of full reading and introduction. Memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated January
20, 1986. Letters from Mr. Jack McGarry and Mr. William
F. Smith dated January 20, 1986.
MOTION BR/BA TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE, DEBELLIS REQUESTED AMENDMENT
TO SECTIONS 1 AND 2 OF ORDINANCE RE. SECTIONS 504 & 554 TO READ
"THE MINIMUM LOT AREA FOR ONE (1) DWELLING UNIT SHALL BE SEVEN-
TEEN HUNDRED FIFTY (1750) SQUARE FEET." MAKER AND SECOND AGREED
TO AMENDMENT. OK 4-1 (WOOD NO). RE. GRANDFATHER CLAUSE, MOTION
BY BR/DEB TO ADD SECTION 7 AS FOLLOWS: "THIS ORDINANCE SHALL NOT
APPLY TO PROJECTS THAT HAVE SUBMITTED A COMPLETED BUILDING PERMIT
PACKAGE TO THE CITY ON OR BEFORE APRIL 1, 1986. SAID PACKAGE
MUST INCLUDE A COMPLETED BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FORM, COM-
PLETED NECESSARY ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION, A COMPLETED CONDI-
TIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION (IF NECESSARY), A REQUEST FOR AP-
PROVAL IN CONCEPT, ANY COMPLETED SURVEY MAPS, COMPLETED CONCEP-
TUAL PLANS (PLOT PLANS, ELEVATION PLANS, FLOOR PLANS, AND OTHER
SIMILAR PLANS), AND ANY OTHER LEGALLY REQUIRED PLANS, MAPS OR
APPLICATIONS. PROJECTS THAT HAVE SUBMITTED A COMPLETED BUILDING
PERMIT PACKAGE MUST PURSUE THEIR APPLICATION IN A DILIGENT MANNER
AND MUST BE ISSUED A BUILDING PERMIT WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF THE
FILING OF THE APPLICATION. IF THE BUILDING PERMIT IS NOT ISSUED
WITHIN THE SIX MONTH TIME LIMIT, THE APPLICATION SHALL BE DENIED
BY OPERATION OF LAW." IN ADDITION A SECTION 8 IS ADDED AS FOL-
LOWS: "IF ANY SECTION OF THIS ORDINANCE IS DECLARED UNCONSTITU-
TIONAL OR OTHERWISE INVALID BY A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION,
ALL OTHER SECTIONS SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT." MO-
TION BY BR/DEB TO ADD SECTIONS 7 & 8 TO ORDINANCE. OK 4-1 (WOOD
NO) .
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 8:30 P.M.
7. APPEAL FROM DENIAL BY PLANNING COMMISSION OF PROJECT AT
531 - 11TH STREET. Stanley Strasberg, Applicant. Let-
ter from applicant's representative, Steve Kaplan dated
January 21, 1986. Memorandum from Planning Director
Michael Schubach dated January 21, 1986.
BR/BA - APPEAL DENIED. OK 4-0-1 (WOOD ABSTAIN DUE TO CONFLICT OF
INTEREST (ENGINEER OF RECORD ON PROJECT). MOTION BY DEB/BR STAFF
TO INVESTIGATE PROCEDURES UNDER STATE LAW 69515 AND REPORT WITHIN
SIXTY DAYS. OK 4-0-1 (WOOD ABSTAIN).
8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Status report re. Vasek Polak development
agreements with recommendations for revisions
thereof. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory
T. Meyer dated January 24, 1986.
MOTION DEB/BR TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION. OK 4-0-1 (BARKS
ABSTAIN DUE TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST (HAS MONETARY INTEREST IN
PROPERTY INVOLVED).
9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Response to Councilmember Brutsch re. Police
Department operations.
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE. OK 5-0.
b. Annual review of Investment Policy. Memorandum
from City Treasurer Norma Goldbach dated
January 7, 1986. (Continued from 1/14/86 mtg.)
MOTION DEB/BA TO DELETE FROM INVESTMENT LIST ON PAGE 2 OF REPORT
REVERSE REPOS. OK 5-0.
c. Hydrocarbon recovery
1) Oil approval status report and recommenda
tion for beginning of a request for
proposal process. Memorandum from City
Attorney James P. Lough dated January 21,
1986.
MOTION BR/DEB TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION. OK 5-0.
2) AB 2675.
OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
BRUTSCH - ANNOUNCED RTD NOT GOING TO CUT LINES.
BRUTSCH - WHERE ARE WE ON OPEN SPACE ISSUE. SCHUBACH INDICATED IT
WAS SCHEDULED FOR CONSIDERATION AFTER RESIDENTIAL PARKING.
DEBELLIS - SAID GENERAL PLAN CALLS FOR 40 DUA. THINKS G.P. SHOULD
BE BROUGHT BACK WITH CHANGES IN PROGRESS TO ZONING.
DEB/BA - MOTION TO COMMEND GARY BRUTSCH FOR HIS GENEROSITY IN
TAKING CLOTHES TO CITIZENS OF LORETO. OK 5-0
WOOD - HAVE WE MADE PROGRESS ON WORKING AT FORMING PARKING DIS-
TRICTS ON P.C.H.? THERE ARE A COUPLE OF PARCELS AVAILABLE. CITY
MANAGER WILL BE BACK WITH A STATUS REPORT NEXT MEETING 2/11.
WOOD - WHAT IS HAPPENING RE. FORMATION OF CHARTER CITY? COULD WE
HAVE SOMETHING IN PLACE BY NEXT YEAR? CITY MANAGER REPONSE WAS
NO.
WOOD - WOULD LIKE A REPORT BACK ON RAISING CITY COUNCIL SALARIES
AGAIN.
ADJOURNMENT AT 12:15 A.M.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, January 28, 1986 at
the hour of 7:30 P.M., called to order by Mayor Pro Tem DeBellis.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Pro Tem Anthony DeBellis
ROLL CALL
Present: •Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
Absent: None
A minute of silence was observed in memory of those who lost
their lives on the space shuttle Challenger.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: To approve the Consent Calender with the
exception of the following items which were pulled for
further discussion but are listed in order for clarity:
(d) Wood, (h) Brutsch, (n) -Wood, (t) DeBellis, (u)
DeBellis, (y) Cioffi, (z) DeBellis and (aa) DeBellis,
and noting an ABSTENTION on (w) Wood and a NO vote on
(w) Brutsch.
Motion Barks, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
. (a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Coun-
cil held on January 14, 1986.
Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Demands and Warrants: January 28, 1986.
Action: To approve Demands and Warrants Nos. 19187
through 19337 inclusive noting voided Warrants 19192
through 19194 inclusive.
(c) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Action: To receive and file.
(d) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated January 22, 1986.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
(e) Building and Safety Department Monthly Activity Report:
December, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
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(f) Communit Resources Department Monthl Activit Re.ort:
December, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(g) Finance Department Monthly Activity p
Reort: December,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(h) Fire Department Monthly Activity Report: December,
1985.
Action: To receive and file this outstanding report
with special commendation to the Acting Fire Chief Den-
nis McCamant.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
(i) General Services DepartmentMonthlyActivity Report:
December, 1985.
(j)
Action: To receive and file.
Personnel Department Monthly Activity Report: December,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(k) Planning Department Monthly Activity Report: December,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(1) Police Department Monthly Activity Report: December,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(m) Public Works Department Monthly Activity Report: Decem-
ber, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(n) City Treasurer's Report: December, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
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(o)
(p)
Change in City Council meeting schedules, February -
June, 1986. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated January 23, 1986.
Action: To approve City Manager recommendation.
Summary of Special Meeting of Corridor "B" cities SCRTD.
Memorandum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
January 22, 1986.
Action: To receive and file.
(q) Claim for Damages: Robert P. and Betty L. Bleur, 4626
W. 132nd Street, Hawthorne, represented by Douglas Jon
Black, 1875 West Redondo Beach Blvd., Gardena, filed
December 16, 1985.
(r)
Action: To reject claim per recommendation of R. L.
Kautz, City's insurance adjuster.
Claim for Damages: Karen Stites, P. 0. Box 632,
Anza, represented by Douglas Jon Black, 1875 West Redon-
do Beach Blvd., Gardena, filed December 16, 1985.
Action: To reject claim per recommendation of R. L.
Kautz, City's insurance adjuster.
(s) Request for Closed Session. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated January 22, 1986.
(t)
(u)
Action: To calendar a closed session for February 11,
1986 at 6:30 p.m.
Police Anal sis - Seaside Tow Contract com liance and
performance., Memorandum from Police Chief Frank Beeson
dated January 21, 1986.
Action: To extend deadline for compliance until Mid-
night, February 3, 1986, this item to be brought back to
Council on February 11, 1986 at either open or closed
session.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Community Center Tennis Court Operations. Memorandum
from Community Resources Director Alana Mastrian dated
January 23, 1986.
Action: To approve the City Manager's recommendation as
follows:
1. The contract with Mr'. David Mahoney not be
extended.
2. The current contractor be immediately ordered to
cease and desist operation on the basis that he has
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no liability insurance coverage.
3. The City Council direct the City Attorney to take
appropriate legal action for recovery of the two
years in arrears monies owed re the Joint Resurfac-
ing Account.
4. Effective upon eviction of the contractor, the ten-
nis courts be operated on a "free play basis", the
same as Kelly Courts.
5. A new RFP be prepared by staff and the Commission
for Council consideration at the March 11 meeting.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
Status of Recall Petitions. Memorandum from City Clerk
Kathleen Reviczky dated January 22, 1986.
Action: To receive and file.
(w) Approval of Final Map #16404: 4 -unit condominium lo-
cated at 867 Aubrey Court:-
(x)
ourt
(x)
(y)
Action: To approve Final Map #16404 and adopt Resolu-
tion No. 86-4903 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANT-
ING FINAL APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP #16404 FOR A FOUR UNIT
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 867 AUBREY COURT, HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA" noting a "NO" vote by Brutsch and
"ABSTENTION" by Mayor Wood.
Recommendation to authorize a change of vendors for the
lease of remaining budgeted city vehicles. Memorandum
from Police Chief Frank Beeson dated January 22, 1986.
Action: To authorize change in vendors from South Bay
Nissan to First Preference Leasing at a cost of $209.71/
month/car.
Report re. regulating campaign literature. Memorandum
from Personnel Administrator Robert Blackwood dated
January 22, 1986.
Action: To receive and file this report with thanks to
staff, direct staff to send a letter to the League of
Cities with follow-up by the staff to pursue the matter
of regulating contents of campaign literature at that
level, and have the City Attorney research the pos-
sibility of such regulation.
Motion Cioffi, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
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(z)
Memorandum to City Council from Planning Department on
behalf of the Planning Commission seeking further direc-
tion regarding "one -wading" of Eighth Street. Memoran-
dum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
January 22, 1986.
Action: To direct Planning and Public Works to submit a
1986-1987 budget proposal for a formal study/evaluation
of the City's Transportation and Circulation Element of
the General Plan.
Motion DeBellis, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Brutsch, Mayor Wood
(aa) Status report re. 660 - 5th Street. Memorandum from
Building Director William Grove dated January 23, 1986.
Proposed Action: To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Wood dies for lack of a second.
Action: To have staff come back with recommendations
for adding to the minimum building standards.
Motion DeBellis, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Brutsch, Mayor Wood
(bb) Request for, 30 -day extension of temporary appointment -
Acting Fire Chief. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory
T. Meyer dated January 24, 1986.
Action: To approve extension of temporary appointment
of acting Fire Chief Dennis McCamant to commence 2-3-86.
2. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 86-822 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HER-
MOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 608 LOT AREA
PER DWELLING. UNIT, DELETING THE "EXCEPTION",SUBSECTION
WHICH PERMITS DENSITY BONUSES WHEN CERTAIN CRITERIA IS
MET. For waiver of further reading and adoption.
Action: To waive further reading of Ordinance No. 96-
822 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 608, LOT AREA PER SWELLING
UNIT, DELETING THE "EXCEPTION" SUBSECTION WHICH PERMITS
DENSITY BONUSES WHEN CERTAIN CRITERIA IS MET."
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Final Action: To adopt Ordinance No. 86-822.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Mayor Wood
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Item (b) was discussed under agenda item 5 but is listed in order
for clarity.
(b) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-1 OF THE HERMOSA
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE MANNER. IN WHICH REGU-
LAR. CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE SET. Memorandum from City
Attorney James P. Lough dated January 28, 1986.
Action: To waive full reading and introduce Ordinance
No. 86-823 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
2-1 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE
MANNER IN WHICH REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE SET."
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
(c) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA., AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. N.S. 2435, AS
AMENDED? BY ESTABLISHING ONE HOUR LIMIT PARKING ZONES ON
PORTIONS. OF PIER AVENUE AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH. Memo-
randum from General Services Director Joan Noon dated
January 21, 1986.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 86-4904 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. N.S. 2435, AS
AMENDED, BY ESTABLISHING ONE HOUR LIMIT PARKING ZONES ON
PORTIONS OF PIER AVENUE AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH."
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
Letter from Donald K. Haggerty, 1550 Prospect Avenue,
dated January 27, 1986 regarding his building plan check
denial.
Speaking to Council was Don Haggerty, 1550 Prospect
Avenue, stating he had received an Approval in Concept
on December 6 from the City. He then went to the
Coastal Commission and his project is scheduled to be
heard February 4-7. On December 27 he submitted his
plans to the City; on January 27 he was informed by the
Building Department that his plans did not meet the
parking requirements established by Ordinance No. 85-820
which went into effect January 15, 1986.
Action: For the purposes of exempting those people in
the pipeline from the ordinance recently enacted regard-
ing the necessity for additional parking spaces on a
lot, staff (City Attorney) is to prepare an ordinance
which indicates that if the City has given any type of
approval on the date the ordinance went into effect
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(January 15) such as Environmental Clearance, Approval
in Concept for Coastal or other type approval, that
those projects be exempted from having to meet that
criteria so long as they obtain a building permit within
six months after such approval.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN UR-
GENCY NATURE.
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
Agenda items (d) Wood, (h) Brutsch, (n) Wood, (t)
DeBellis, (u) DeBellis, (y) Cioffi, (z) DeBellis and
(aa) DeBellis were pulled for separate discussion but
are listed on the Consent Calendar for clarity.
CONSENT HEARINGS
6. AN ORDINANCEOF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CALIFORNIA
AMENDING THE ALLOWABLE DENSITY IN THE RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
For waiver of full reading and introduction. Memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated January
20, 1986. Letters from: Mr. Jack McGarry and Mr. Wil-
liam F. Smith dated January 20, 1986; Donald F. Louth 25
- 18th Street dated January 23, 1986. Supplemental in-
formation - letter from James J. and Toni D. Ryan, 712
Ninth Street dated January 26, 1986.
The staff report was presented by Planning Director
Michael Schubach.
Coming forward to speak in favor of amending the allow-
able density in the residential zones were:
Jerry Compton, 823 - 7th Street, Planning Commission
who read a letter into the record
June Williams, 2065 Manhattan Avenue
Kathy Bergstrom, 32 - 21st Street
Wilma Burt, 1152 - 7th Street
Karen Gale, 933 - 6th Street
Speaking in opposition were:
Tim Myers, 302 - 30th Street
ShirleyCassell, 611 Monterey Boulevard
Jim Van Zandt, 656 - 26th Street, Manhattan Beach
Pat Brown, 1620 Monterey Boulevard
Jim Ryan, 712 - 9th Street
Bruce McFarlane, 3018 Hermosa Avenue
Greg Windsor, 1737 Manhattan Avenue
Dennis Sowers, 140 Hermosa Avenue
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Ron Mayhew, 1865 Prospect Avenue
Lynn Mikesell, 251 - 29th Street
Jerry Compton, 832 - 7th Street
Richard Seals, 1201 Loma Drive
David Shaw, 201 Via Mesa Grande, Redondo Beach
Gary Kazanjian, 1201 Loma Drive
Lois Moore, 600 - 1st Street
Jeff Preach, 1711 - 11th Street, Manhattan Beach
Alex Mazzia, Jr., 823 Monterey
Richard Zelke, 236 Manhattan Avenue
Approximately 25 people raised hands noting their
opposition to this proposed ordinance.
Those speaking to Council with special circumstances
were:
Jim Gallagher, 220 - 15th Place, Manhattan Beach
Richard Gonzales, 465 - 26th Place, Manhattan Beach
Mary Beth Brown, 1620 Monterey Boulevard
Action: To waive full reading of Ordinance No. 86-824
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO
ALLOWABLE DENSITY IN THE R-1, R-2, R -2B, R-3 AND R -P
ZONES."
Motion Mayor Wood, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Further. Action: To introduce Ordinance No. 86-824.
Motion Brutsch, second Barks
Amendment to Motion: To amend both Section 1 and
Section 2, page 1, to read: "The minimum lot area per
dwelling unit shall be not less than seventeen hundred
fifty (1750) square feet.
Motion DeBellis with the concurrence of the maker of the
motion and the second
Further Amendment to Motion: To include new Sections 7
and 8 to the ordinance as follows:
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall not apply to projects
that have submitted a completed building permit package
to the City on or before April 1, 1986. Said package
must include a completed building permit application
form, completed necessary environmental documentation, a
completed Conditional Use Permit application (if neces-
sary), a completed Tentative Map application (if neces-
sary), a request for Approval in Concept, any completed
survey maps, completed conceptual plans (plot plans,
elevation plans, floor plans, and other similar plans),
and any other legally required plans, maps or applica-
tions. Projects that have submitted a completed build-
ing permit package must pursue their application in a
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diligent manner and must be issued a building permit
within six months of the filing of the application. If
the building permit is not issued within the six month
time limit, the application shall be denied by operation
of law.
SECTION 8. If any section of this ordinance is declared
unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, all other sections shall remain
in full force and effect.
Motion Brutsch with the concurrence of the maker of the
motion and the second.
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 8:30 P.M.
7. APPEAL FROM DENIAL BY PLANNING COMMISSION OF PROJECT AT
531 - 11TH STREET. Stanley Strasberg, Applicant. Let-
ter from applicant's representative, Steve Kaplan dated
January 21, 1986. Memorandum from Planning Director
Michael Schubach dated January 21, 1986. Supplemental
information - letter from Lucille Springer, 500 - 11th
Street dated January 27,_1986; petition with 17 signa-
tures opposing the project.
Mayor Wood declared a conflict of interest as his firm
is engineer of record for the project. Mayor Pro Tem
DeBellis assumed the gavel.
The staff report was presented by Planning Director
Schubach. The Public Hearing was opened. Coming for-
ward to speak in favor of granting the appeal were:
Steve Kaplan, 1215 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach,
representing the appellant
Jeff Preach, 1711 - 11th Street, Manhattan Beach
Speaking in opposition were:
Gail Putnam, 545 - 11th Street
Wilma Burt, 1152 - 7th Street
Dennis Bullock, 551 - 11th Street
The Public Hearing was closed.
Action: To deny the appeal and adopt Resolution No. 86-
4905 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DENYIAG A REQUEST ON
APPEAL TO ALLOW INCREASED DENSITY PER SECTION 608 OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A PROPOSED SIX -UNIT
APARTMENT BUILDING AT 531 ELEVENTH STREET."
Motion Brutsch, second Barks
AYES - Brutsch, Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Mayor Wood
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Final Action: To direct staff to investigate the
procedures required to implement mandates under Califor-
nia State Code Section 65915 regarding density bonus and
low income housing, to be back to Council within 60
days.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Mayor Wood
A recess was called at 11:00 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 11:15 P.M.
8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Status report re. Vasek Polak development
agreements with recommendations for revisions
thereof. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory
T. Meyer dated January 24, 1986.
Councilman Barks declared a financial conflict
of interest.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation
that the City Council approve in principle the
following general terms and conditions for a
Development Agreement with Vasek Polak BMW
Dealership and instruct the Planning Commission
to commence with the necessary public hearing:
1. Operate and maintain a BMW auto dealership
or an equivalent for at least 10 years;
2. Provide for on-site employee and customer
parking;
3. All repair activities shall be prohibited
from 9 p.m. to the start of the next work day
and in no event shall be earlier than 7 a.m.;
4. Not road test vehicles on residential
streets within the City;
5. Construct and complete remodelling/
improvements within 24 months from the date of
this agreement; said improvements to be in ac-
cordance with conceptual plans submitted to the
City Council; said construction to be in con-
formance with City standards in effect at the
time of this Agreement and shall not impede
present sanitary sewer line;
6. Facilitate the turning around of vehicles
utilizing the PCH parallel alley by granting an
irrevocable traffic/utility easement to City
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for the southerly 30 feet
feet wide parcel.
Motion DeBellis, second
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi,
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Barks
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Brutsch
DeBellis,
Mayor Wood
9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Brutsch was wished a Happy Birthday from the Council.
a. Res onse to Councilmember Brutsch re. Police
Department operations. Memorandum from Police
Chief Frank Beeson dated January 20, 1986
Police Chief Beeson answered questions asked by
Councilman Brutsch.
Action: To receive and file this report with
thanks.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor
Wood
NOES - None
b. Annual review of Investment Policy. Memorandum
from City Treasurer Norma Goldbach dated
January 7, 1986. (Continued from 1/14/86 mtg.)
City Treasurer Goldbach answered questions
asked by Council.
Action: To adopt this Investment Policy as
prepared with the deletion of the last item
under "Investments may be made in the following
media:" on page 2, which is "Reverse Repurchase
Agreements."
Motion DeBellis, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor
Wood
NOES - None
c. Hydrocarbon recovery
1) Oil Approval Status Report and Recommenda-
tion for Beginning of a Request for
Proposal Process. Memorandum from City
Attorney James P. Lough dated January 21,
1986.
Action: To approve the staff recomenda-
tion directing the City Attorney to prepare
a Request for Proposal (RFP) following the
guidelines set forth. Those guidelines
include the drafting of an RFP which would
allow oil companies to present plans to the
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City for the development of its oil re-
sources, both onshore and in the Tidelands
area.
Motion Brutsch, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis,
Mayor Wood
NOES - None
2) AB 2675.
For information only.
10. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
a. RTD Lines - Brutsch - Stated the bus lines in Her-
mosa Beach would not be cut.
b. Open Space - Brutsch - Planning Director Schubach
stated this would be studied after the residential
parking issue.
c. Stinnett - Brutsch - City Manager Meyer advised
that this would be discussed at Closed Session on
February 28.
d. General Plan Amendment - DeBellis - Goes to
Planning Commission on February 4.
e. Prospect Heights Park Commission Meeting - DeBellis
A meeting is to be held on Wednesday, January 29 at
the Community Center, Room 12, 7:30 P.M.
f. Sister City - DeBellis
Action: To commend Councilman Brutsch for his
humanitarian efforts on behalf of the City's Sister
City (the collection and delivery of clothing to
Loreto at his own expense).
Motion DeBellis, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
g. Parking Districts Along P.C.H. - Wood - City Man-
ager Meyer stated Council would have a status re-
port at their next meeting.
h. City Charter - Wood - Not read;, for July 1 budget.
i. City Council Compensation Increase - Wood - Wants
report on what can be done to increase City Council
salaries.
J
Valet Parking - Wood - Requested information
regarding commercial establishments outside of the
Vehicle Parking District using the valet parking.
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ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach adjourned on Wednesday, January 29, 1986 at the hour of
12:03 A.M. in memory of Astronauts Gregory Jarvis and Judith Res-
nick who perished aboard the space shuttle Challenger, to a Regu-
lar Meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 11, 1986 at the hour
of 7:30 P.M., preceded by a Closed Executive Session at 6:30 P.M.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR. MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City
Council of. the City of Hermosa: Beach held on Tuesday, January 14,
1986 at the hour of 7:30 P.1''.
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
Present: Barks, Erutseh, Cioffi, DeBellis, (arrived 6:10 P.M.),
Mayor Wood
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - City Manager Gregory T. Meyer
ROLL CALL
Present: Barks, Erutsch, Cioffi, DeSellis, Mayor Wood
Absent: None
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: To approve the. Consent Calendar with the excep-
tion of the following items which were pulled for fur-
ther discussion but 'are listed in order for clarity:
(n) Brutsch, (r) D.eBellis and (u) Mayor Wood. and noting
an abstention on (n) payor ;good.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES 7 Barks, Brutseh, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor 3iood
NOES - None
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Coun-
cil•held on December 16, 1985.
Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Demands and Warrants: January 1 4 , 1 985. .
Action: •To approve Demands and Warrants Nos. 19011
through 19186 inclusive noting voided. warrants 19017
through -19020, 19072 and 19167.
(c) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Action: To receive and file.
(d) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated January 9, 1986.
Action: To receive and file.
(e) Cancellation of Warrants. Memorandum from City
Treasurer Norma, Goldtach dated December 30, 1985.
Action.: To approve cancellation of Warrants Nos.
018641, 018651 and 018894.
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(f)
Approval -of YMCA Lease Agreement. Memorandum from Com-
munity Resources Director Alana Mastrian dated December
18, 1985.
Action: To approve renewal of lease and authorize Mayor
to sign the agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach
and YMCA of the USA for a period of one year commencing
January 1, 1986 and ending December 31, 1986 for rent as
follows:
1-1-86 thru 6-30-86 - t,470/month
7-1-86 thru 12-31-86 - 5511/month
(g) Claim for Damages: Haig Keledjian, 3675 Landfair
Avenue, Pasadena, 91107, filed September 13, 1985.
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(1)
Action: To deny claim per recommendation of R. L. Kautz
& Co., City's insurance adjuster.
Claim for Damages: Jerry Russell, by Douglas M. Felch-
lin, Jr. Esq., 3315 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, 90039,
filed December 1, 1985.
Action: To deny claim per recommendation of R. L. Kautz
& Co., City's insurance adjuster.
Claire for Damages: Theodore Merritt Gaertner, by -Sylvan
P. Daroca, III, Pohlson;•Moorhead & Daroca, 301 East
Colorado Blvd., Suite 514, Pasadena, 91101, filed Novem-
ber 21, 1985.
Action: To reject claim per recommendation of R. L.
Kautz & Co., City's insurance adjuster.
Claim for Damages: David Lawrence Hager, by Sylvan P.
Daroca, III, Pohlson, Moorhead & Daroca, 301 East
Colorado Blvd., Suite 514, Pasadena, 91101, filed Novem-
ber 21, 1985.
Action: To reject claim per recommendation of R. L.
Kautz & Co., City's insurance adjuster.
Supplemental Claim for Damages: Thad King and Angela
King, 712 Ardmore, filed December 27, 1985 - original
claim filed June 12, 1985.
Action: To reject claim per recommendation of R. L.
Kautz & Co., City's insurance adjuster.
To approve in concept sponsorship of Non -Pro Beach Vol-
leyball Tournaments for Summer of '86 by Anheuser Busch.
Memorandum from Community Resources Director Alana
Mastrian dated December 16, 1985.
Action: Approve in concept agreement between City and
Anheuser Busch, Inc. .
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(m) Approval of Final Map #16909: 2 -unit condominium lo-
cated at 600-602 Ardmore Avenue.
Withdrawn.
(n) Approval of Final Map #17061: 3 -unit condominium lo-
cated at 40 - 15th Street.
Mayor Wood declared a conflict of interest as he is the
engineer of record for the project.
Action: To approve Final Map #17061 and adopt Resolu-
tion No. 86-4897 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANT-
ING FINAL APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP #17061 FOR A_THREE UNIT
CONDOMINIUM. CONV.ERSION...PROJECT ,LOCATED AT 40 - 15TH
STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA."
Motion Barks, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Brutsch
ABSTAIN - Mayor Wood
(o) Approval of Final Map #44031: 5 -unit condominium lo-
cated at 420-424 Palm Drive.
Withdrawn.
(p) Approval of Final Map #44032: 5 -unit condominium lo-
cated at 164-168 Manhattan Avenue. •
Withdrawn.
(q) Monthly Investment Report. Memorandum from City
Treasurer Norma Goldbach dated January 8, 1986.
Action: To receive and file.
(r) Annual Review of Investment Policy. Memorandum from
City Treasurer Norma Goldbach dated January 7, 1986.
(s)
Action: To calendar this item for January 28, 1986 and
ask that the City Treasurer be present. -
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Revision of FY 85-86 Transit Budget. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated January 8,
1986.
Withdrawn.
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(t) SB 300 Funds - Approving new CIP for Street and Sidewalk
Repairs. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated January 7, 1986.
Action: To approve CIP 85-163 and appropriate $34,,448
in SB 00 funds for street repairs and maintenance.
(u) Audit of Public Works Functions. Memorandum from Public
Works Director Anthony Antich dated January 9, 1986.
Action: To direct the City Manager to write a letter of
commendation for the Public Works Director for a job
well done.
Motion Brutsch, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None. _
Final Action: To approve the report.
Motion I-?rutsch,- second DeBellis
Amendment to Motion: To direct staff to report back on
the feasibility of having City staff compete with. the
private sector for' City work.
Motion Barks with the concurrence of the maker of the
motion and the second
AYES Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
2. ORDINANCES MW RESOLUTIONS
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 85-821 - AN ORDINAH'NCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIAN REGULATING THE PLACEMENT
OF ENCROACHMENTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ES-
TABLISHING ARTICLE V ENTITLED "ENCROACHMENTS". For
waiver of further reading and adoption.
Action: To waive further reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 85-821.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
(b) RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER
ROBBERTI-Z' BERG URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony Antich
dated January 7, 1986.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation as follows:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 86-4898'entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND
RECREATION PROGRAM FOR REFURBISHING) OF EXISTING
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RESTROOM FACILITIES LOCATED AT THE END OF THE
MUNICIPAL PIER."
2. Approve the budget revision appropriating $8,976 to
CIP 85-503.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, 'Ciotti, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
(c) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT #7 -
NON-PARTISAN ELECTIONS. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated December 30, 1985.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 86-14599 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT #7 - NON-PARTISAN ELECTIONS."
Motion Barks, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi
NOES - DeBellis, Mayor Wood
(d) RESOLUTION RE. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT PROCEDURES, TIME
FRAMES AND FEES. Memorandum from Planning Director
Michael Schubach dated January 6, 1986.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 86-)4900 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
SETTING FORTH THE PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS, TIME FRAMES,
AND FEES FOR SUBMISSION AND CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS" with a change to line 20,
page 2, to read "Department•at the time each application
is submitted."
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
(e) STREET VACATIONS. Memorandum from Public Works Director
Anthony Antich dated January 7, 1986.
1) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HER-
MOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY ON
CITIZEN INITIATED REQUESTS FOR VACATION OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Mayor Wood declared a conflict of interest and left
the dais. Mayor Pro Tem DeBellis assumed the gavel.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 36-4901 entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY ON
CITIZEN INITIATED REQUESTS FOR VACATION OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY."
Motion Brutsch, second DeBellis
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AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Mayor Wood
2) RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
REQUESTING POWER STR ET VACATION, AS REQUESTED BY
MARK KAVANAUGH, CAVA AUGH DEVELOPMENT CO., INC.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 86-4902 entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY ON
CITIZEN INITIATED REQUESTS FOR VACATION OF PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY" with a change to page 2, SECTION 1 to
read "The Planning Commission is directed to hold a
public hearing concurrently with a hearing for the
Tentative Tract Map, where any and all persons
Motion Brutsch, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Mayor Wood
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
(a) Letter from Etta Simpson, 651 - 25th Street, dated
December• 16, 1985 re. recent meeting of Assembly
Local. Government Committee hearing on surplus •
school sites.
Action:' To receive and file.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
(b) Letter from Ginny Shoren, 1210 - 7th Place, dated
December 16, 1985 re. Jack Wood's statements in
Daily Breeze regarding Hermosa school system.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi.
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN UR-
GENCY NATURE. (Heard as part of agenda item 1 1 . )
Betty Ryan, 588 - 20th Street, regarding her condominium
project in Hermosa Beach 2nd the building standards in
the City.
Action: To direct the City Manager to meet with the
Building Department and give Council a report about this
incident and the abilities of the laws that we currently
have to produce better quality construction.
Motion DeBellis, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
Consent Calendar items (n), (r) and (u) were discussed
at this time but are listed in order on the Consent Cal-
endar for clarity.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 8:30 P.M.
6. AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE TO DELETE EXCEPTION SUBSECTION
OF SECTION 608LOT AREA PER DWELLING UNIT. Memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated January 6,
1986. Supplemental information to items 6 and 7 - memo-
randum from Mayor Jack Wood dated January 10, 1986, and
new Ordinance submitted by City Attorney Lough.
On advise of the City Attorney, Mayor Wood declared a
conflict of interest due to the fact that he has repr,e-
sented a number of Clients affected by this provision in
the code. Mayor Pro Tem DeEellis assumed the gavel.
Planning Director Michael Schubach presented the staff
report.
The Public Hearing was opened. Coming forward to speak
in favor of removing the exception was:
Wilma Burt, 1152 - 7th Street
Speaking against removing the exception were:
Jeff Preach, 1711 - 11th Street, Manhattan Beach, owner
of Terrace Realty and Development Company, Hermosa
Beach
Jerry Compton, 200 Pier Avenue, Planning Commissioner
Edie Webber, 648 - 7th Street
The Public Hearing was closed.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation and waive
full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 86-822 entitled
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 608, LOT AREA PER DWELLING UNIT, DELET-
ING THE "EXCEPTION" SUBSECTION WHICH PERMITS DENSITY
BONUSES WHEN CERTAIN CRITERIA ARE MET."
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Mayor Wood
7. AMENDMENT TO ALLOWABLE DENSITY IN THE RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
Memorandum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
January 8, 1986.
The staff report was presented by Planning Director
Michael Schubach.
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The Public Hearing was opened. Coming forward to speak
in favor of reducing the density within the community
were:
Frances Parker, 521-1/2 Loma Drive
Hank Doerfling, 1011 - 2nd Street
Wilma Burt, 1152 - 7th Street
Martin Cochran, 517 Loma Drive
Al Bowman, 615 - 7th Street
Gertrude Urhauser, 648 - 7th Street
Goeff Rue, Planning Commissioner, 234 - 1st Court
Edna Tobias, 615 - 7th Street
Carol Simmons, 218 Longfellow
Jerry Compton, Planning Commissioner, 837 - 7th Street
Speaking in -opposition to this density reduction were:
Dave Shaw, 201 Villa Mesa Grande, Redondo Beach
Betty Ryan, 588 - 20th Street
Richard Gonzales, 465 - 26th Place, Manhattan Beach,
representing developer of 446 Monterey Boulevard
(Mayor Wood declared a conflict of interest while Nr.
Gonzales was speaking due to the fact that he is en-
gineer of record on Mr. Gonzales' project.)
Jerry Compton, Planning Commissioner, 837 - 7th Street
The Public Hearing was closed.
Proposed Action: To approve the staff recommendation.
Motion Barks, second Brutsch
Withdrawn by the maker of the motion with the concurr-
ence of the second.
Action: To proceed through the staff recommendation
discussing each recommendation separately.
Motion DeBellis, second Barks
.AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Further Action: To limit the maximum number of
dwelling units per acre to 33 in the Multiple Family
Residential zone (R-3) and the Residential -Professional
zone (R -P).
Motion Brutsch, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBe.ilis
NOES - Mayor Wood
Further Action: To send a Resolution to the Planning
Commission to amend the General Plan of the City of Her-
mosa Beach as it relates to the high density designation
showing a maximum number of units allowed in that desig-
nation as 33.
Motion DeBellis, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
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Further Action: To allow the same maximum number of
units in the Two Family Residential and Limited Multiple
Family (R-2 and R -2B) zones for apartments (a maximum of
2 units per lot regardless of the size of the lot with a
minimum lot size of 3500 square feet).
Motion Brutsch, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
Proposed Action: To change the wording that says
"regardless of lot size" to read "in the R-2 and R -2B
zones there would would be required 1742 square feet for
every unit."
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi
Motion fails
Proposed Action: To .r_.e_affirm that R-1 allows the same
number of units in the One -Family Residential zone (one
dwelling unit per each legally divided lot.)
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
Second withdrawn by Councilman Cioffi
Further Action: To change the General Plan and the •
zoning to state that in the`R-1 zone you must have 4000
square feet for a single family dwelling, however, any
legally divided lot that existed before that date could
have a minimum of 2500 square feet and build one unit on
it.
Motion DeBellis, second Barks
AYES - Barks, .Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
Final Action: To amend the zoning ordinance to indicate
that density may be limited by amendment to the Zoning
Map.
Motion Barks, second Brutsch (discussion)
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
A recess was called at 11:05 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 11:15 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach adjourned at the hour of 8:10 P.M. to a meeting of the Her-
mosa Beach Vehicle Parking District Commission.
8. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council reconvened at the hour of
8:29 P.M.
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9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
None.
10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Report - Coastal Commission public hearing for the
General Plan amendment and proposed development of
the South School site. Memorandum from Planning
Director Michael Schubach dated January 6, 1986.
Mayor Wood declared a conflict of interest - en-
gineer of record on the project. Mayor Pro Tem
DeBellis assumed the gavel.
Coming forward to speak to Council were:
Richard Gonzales, 465 - 26th Place, Manhattan
Beach, representing the firm that was hired by
the developer to prepare the Coastal Plan
Amendment, asking that Council allow this proj-
ect to continue with no more roadblocks.
Frances Parker, 521-1/2 Lorna Drive, disappointed in
Council's actions regarding decreased density.
Hank Doerfling, former Councilman, stated that the
legislative intent when that range was enacted
was meant to give the -Council discretion. Also
he felt Council should notify the Coastal
Commission regarding the proposed Coastal Plan
Amendment.
Dave Jones, 334 Culper Court, felt that the City
Attorney gave the Council bad advice and
Councilman Barks so advised the Coastal Commis-
sion. He also feels that the South School site
is spot zoning.
Wilma Burt, 1152 - 7th Street, felt if the City was
going bankrupt, it should go bankrupt with
fewer houses.
Jerry Compton, Planning Commissioner, 832 - 7th •
Street, felt Council should let this project go
through or ask the developer to come back with
new plans with a lower density.
Councilman Barks replied to a statement by Mayor
Pro Tem DeBellis that he did not accurately state
the Council's position on this matter. He read
from the minutes of the City Council meeting of
December 16, 1985 at which time he was instructed
to "speak before the Coastal Commission articulat-
ing that the City Council, under advise of the City
Attorney, was forced to approve the subject proj-
ect, therefore, Council would like to appeal to the
Coastal Commission for reduction of the number of
allowable units."
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Mayor Pro Tem DeBellis stated, for the record, that
he feels this developer "has been jerked around"
and should be allowed to continue with the project
as it has been approved by the Council and for-
warded to the Coastal Commission.
City Attorney Lough addressed the developer's
request for a "Grandfather Clause". He stated
there is no ordinance in effect lowering the densi-
ty, therefore, there is nothing for the
"Grandfather Clause" to attach to. His opinion
remains the same on the density - 40 units to the
acre, and that the range of from 26 to 40 does not
mean that the City can set the density anywhere
within that range. The City is currently under
orders from -the Superior Court to implement the
Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan the way it
was written.
Action: To receive and file this report.
Motion Brutsch,-second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Mayor Wood
b. Request for status report on SCRTD proceedings by
Councilmember Brutsch.
Action: To accept Councilman Brutsch's recommenda-
tions as follows:
1. To direct the City Attorney to give us a -legal
opinion on what authority the RTD has to cut
our route.
2. What is the status of the Proposition A monies
presently used to fund RTD?
3. Could we combine some South Bay lines to in-
crease ridership and enhance cash flow?
4. Could we use HERMAN or Dial -a -Ride to pick up
Hermosa riders at designated satellite stops
for delivery to a newly designated RTD pickup
station for transport downtown?
5. 40% of Prop A monies are allocated to LACTC for
discretionary transportation uses. We should
write immediately to them and request that they
assist in funding South Bay RTD routes.
6. Because there is strength in numbers, this
topic should be brought before the South Bay ,
Cities Association and they be requested to
join our efforts to thwart RTD's effort to cut
our lines.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi•
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
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Councilman Barks advised Council that he would be
unable to attend the RID meeting to be held on
Thursday, January 16, 7:30 P.M., at Lawndale City
Hall. Councilman Brutsch offered to attend in his
place with Planning Director Schubach as the staff
representative.
c. Sister City activities: Review of travel policy,
etc. as requested by Councilmember Brutsch. List
of ticket holders and fares.
Action: To have any Official Sister City trips
made by the•City Council handled by a bona fide
travel agent.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES- fear"" "s, BrUtSch, Cioffi;""DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood •
11. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COl7NCIL
a.
Appointment of Michael Zippi to Private Industry
Council (PIC) of the Job Training Partnership Act
(DTPA). Memorandum from Personnel Administrator
Robert Blackwood dated January 8, 1986.
Action: To appoint Michael Zippi to the Private
Industry Council of the Job Training Partnership
Act to replace Mr. Frank Hallstein who resigned.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
b. Letter of Introduction, Ms. Ingrid Gsell - Barks
explained about letter of introduction for Ns.
Gsell to the town of Weil am Rhein from the City
Council of Hermosa Beach asking that they extend
her the hospitality of the town.
c. Problem with Caltrans - Brutsch - Referred to let-
ter from Jim Fucille regarding problem with Cal-
trans and his hotel project at 21st Street and
Pacific•Coast Highway. Mr. Fucille agreed to Coun-
cilman Brutsch's suggestion that he meet with the
City Manager and staff to resolve this problem, a
report to be back to Council in two weeks.
d. Clothes for Loreto - Brutsch - Thanked donors and
advised that 400 pounds of clothing had been deliv-
ered by him to the mission at Loreto on December
20. He also stated for the record that he had paid
his own way and that Councilman Barks had arranged
for Aero Mexico to transport the clothes at no
cost.
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e.1
School Subcommittee Meeting - DeBellis - City Man-
ager Meyer stated he had sent a letter to the
School District indicating Council action regarding
Prospect Heights School. As soon as the District
receives the -latest letter, a joint meeting will be
scheduled.
f. Prospect Heights Park Committee - DeBellis - asked
Public Works Director Antich to schedule a meeting
of this committee.
g -
Business Subcommittee Meeting - Wood - Scheduled
.for Friday, January 17 in the City Manager's
office.
h. City Charter - Wood - City Manager Meyer advised
that this muter is a low priority item which is
still being worked on.
i. Downtown, Study - Wood - City Manager Meyer advised
that when the City Council redirected the priori-
ties of the Planning Commission, this was pushed
back.
j. Chinese New Year - Wood - City Manager Meyer stated
that Mayor Wood failed to get the support of-Coun-
tcii regarding this matter, thus no action had been
taken.
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the City'Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach adjourned on Wednesday, January 15, 1986, at the hour of
12:45 A.M. in memory of Tassie McQuiston who passed away recent-
ly, to a Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, Janu)ry 28, 1986
at the hour of 7:30 P.M.
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Deputy City Clerk