HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/26/85"When nobody around you seems to measure up,
it's time to check your yardstick."
- Bill Lemley
AGENDA
R ULAR MEETING H OSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 26, 1985 - 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
PROCLAMATION: Bill of Rights Week, December 9 - 15, 1985
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 November 12, 1985.
Recommended Action:
To approve minutes.
(b) Demands and Warrants: November 26, 1985.
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 November 20, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(e) Building and Safety Department Monthly Activity Report:
October, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(f) Community Resources Department Monthly Activity Report:
October, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Finance Department Monthly Activity Report: October,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(h) Fire Department Monthly Activity Report: October, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(i) General Services Department Monthly Activity Report:
October, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(j) Personnel Department Monthly Activity Report: October,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(k) Planning Department Monthly Activity Report: October,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Police Department Monthly Activity Report: October,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(m) Public Works Department Monthly Activity Report: Oc-
tober, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
City Treasurer's Report: October, 1985.
-Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(g)
(1)
(n)
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(r)
(ivAt))nc_
(u)
(v)
Monthly Revenue Report: October, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Monthly Expenditure Report: October, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Report re. legality of roller skating on public side-
walks. Memorandum from City Attorney James P. Lough
dated November 1, 1985. (Continued from 11/12 meeting)
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Request to pursue proposal to expand HERMAN commuter bus
to Redondo Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes. Memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated November
13, 1985.
Recommended Action: Authorize staff to discuss with the
cities of Redondo Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes.
Report on recent child abuse legislation (Roberti "latch
key" bill). Memorandum from Community Resources Direc-
tor Alana Mastrian dated November 21, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Report re. non -renewal of earthquake insurance. Memo-
randum from Assistant City Manager Alana Mastrian dated
November 20, 1985.
Recommended Action: To not secure earthquake coverage
for the 1985-86 calendar year.
Request for Closed Session December 16, 1985. Memoran-
dum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated November
20, 1985.
Recommended Action: To conduct a Closed Session during
the meeting of December 16, 1985.
Notice of rate increase of 57o per Telecommunications Act
of 1984 from Storer Cable Communications.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Report on downtown Pier Avenue parking configuration,
etc. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael Schubach
anted November 22, 1985.
Recommended Action: Schedule public hearings.
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(y).
(z)
(aa)
Analysis of Refuse Franchise - extending contract or
call for bids. Memorandum from Building and Safety Di-
rector William Grove dated November 19, 1985.
Recommended Action: Authorize staff to negotiate 3 -year
extension per current franchise.
Claim for Damages: Lisa Kraynek, 730 - 4th Street, Her-
mosa Beach, filed October 30, 1985.
Recommended Action: To deny claim per the recommenda-
tion of the City's insurance adjuster.
Claim for Damages: Michael John Renk, 1400 Hermosa
Avenue, #F, Hermosa Beach, filed November 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To deny claim per the recommenda-
tion of the City's insurance adjuster.
Parking Standards Ordinance and implementing resolu-
tions. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated November 20, 1985.
1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE RESERVA-
TION OF PARKING SPACES PAID FOR IN -LIEU OF PROVID-
ING ON-SITE SPACES.
2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH PROCEDURAL
REQUIREMENTS, FEES, AND TIME FRAMES FOR SUBMITTING
PARKING PLAN APPLICATIONS.
3) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE 11.5,
OFF-STREET PARKING, OF THE ZONING CODE. For waiver
of full reading and introduction.
2. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 85-818 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAP-
TER 28A ENTITLED "SIGNS" AS IT RELATES TO PROCEDURES,
MURALS, TEMPORARY SIGNING AND DEFINITIONS. For waiver
of further reading and adoption.
(b) ORDINANCE NO. 85-819 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAP-
TER 17, ARTICLE I, SECTION 17-19, SCHEDULE OF FEES, (b),
TAXES, CLASSIFICATION "E". For waiver of further read-
ing and adoption.
(c). A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING,A POLICY FOR ENCROACH-
MENTS ON TO CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY.
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(d) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HERMOSA BEACH, CAL-
IFORNIA, REGULATING THE PLACEMENT OF ENCROACHMENTS _
WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ESTABLISHING ARTICLE
V ENTITLED "ENCROACHMENTS". For waiver of full reading
and introduction.
(e) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE
AND REVIEW OF ENCROACHMENT PERMITS.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN UR-
GENCY NATURE.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
5.Ar
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STUDY OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR ALCOHOL BEVERAGE.
ESTABLISHMENTS ON PIER AVENUE, WEST OF HERMOSA AVENUE.
Memorandum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
November 6, 1985.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
CONSENT HEARINGS
NONE
HEARINGS
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 8:30 P.M.
7. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AN EXTENSION OF A MORATORI-
UM PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONDOMINIUMS, STOCK
COOPERATIVES OR COMMUNITY APARTMENTS WITHIN THE R-1 ZONE
FOR A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated November 19,
1985.
8. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
a. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Approval of minutes of the November 12, 1985
meeting
2) Request from Olympic Parking for an operational
change on New Year's Eve. Memorandum from
Parking Administrator Joan Noon dated November
19, 1985.
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b. Report from Ken Handman, Olympic Parking, re. valet
parking.
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Quarterly report on Budget with recommendations:
1) Reduce Police Department expenditures by
$204,084.
2) Reprogram $155,000 Prop A funds to $100,000
General Fund.
3) Direct City Manager to return with further bud-
get modifications of at least $120,000.
b. Quarterly report on Capital Improvement Program
with recommendation to receive and file.
Recommendation to negotiate purchase of surplus
school property at Prospect Heights School via a
CP
joint meeting with School Board trustees.
12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
<a.9 Discussion requested by Councilmember Brutsch re.
offshore oil drilling referendum for April ballot.
b. Formation of Prospect Heights Park Design
Committee.
c. Status report re. State Tidelands Commission
proceedings.
d. Notice of hearing re. AB 2198.
e. Request by Councilmember Brutsch that the City join
with Manhattan Beach in urging State legislation
,. modifying the six year statute of limitation re.
C child molestation charges being filed. Memorandum
from Assistant City Manager Alana Mastrian dated
November 22, 1985.
f. Recommendation to proceed with hiring of Child
Abuse Task Force Project Administrator. Memorandum
from Personnel Administrator Robert Blackwood dated
November 20, 1985.
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13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
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ACTION SHEET ACTION SHEET
"When nobody around you seems to measure up,
it's time to check your yardstick."
- Bill Lemley
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 26, 1985 - 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: BRUTSCH ABSENT (EXCUSED)
PROCLAMATION: Bill of Rights Week, December 9 - 15, 1985
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 November 12, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
JOHN CIOFFI/TONY DEBELLIS TO MEET WITH PLANNING SUBCOMMITTEE JER-
RY COMPTON/CHUCK SHELDON RE. WHAT DIRECTION THEY ARE TAKING?
(b)
Demands and Warrants: November 26, 1985.
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 November 20, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(e) Building and Safety Department Monthly Activity Report:
October, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(f) Community Resources Department Monthly Activity Report:
October, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Finance Department Monthly Activity Report: October,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(h) Fire Department Monthly Activity Report: October, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(i) General Services Department Monthly Activity Report:
October, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Personnel Department Monthly Activity Report: October,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(k) Planning Department Monthly Activity Report: October,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(1) Police Department Monthly Activity Report: October,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(m) Public Works Department Monthly Activity Report: Oc-
tober, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(n) City Treasurer's Report: October, 1985.
Recommended Action: •To receive and file.
(g)
(j)
(0)
(p)
(q) Report re. legality of roller skating on public side-
walks. Memorandum from City Attorney James P. Lough
dated November 1, 1985. (Continued from 11/12 meeting).
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
DEBELLIS - POINTED OUT THAT THE CODE INDICATES IT IS ILLEGAL TO
USE ROLLER SKATES OR SKATE BOARDS IN COMMERCIAL SIDEWALKS AND
WANTS POLICE TO KNOW IT. BARKS MADE MOTION TO POST SIGNS IN AREA
INDICATING AGAINST THE LAW. MOTION DIES FOR LACK OF SECOND. AC-
TION: 4-0 TO RECEIVE AND FILE.
Monthly Revenue Report: October, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Monthly Expenditure Report: October, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(r)
(s)
(t)
(u)
(v)
(w)
Request to pursue proposal to expand HERMAN commuter bus
to Redondo Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes. Memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated November
13, 1985.
Recommended Action: Authorize staff to discuss with the
cities of Redondo Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes.
Report on recent child abuse legislation (Roberti "latch
key" bill). Memorandum from Community Resources Direc-
tor Alana Mastrian dated November 21, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Report re. non -renewal of earthquake insurance. Memo-
randum from Assistant City Manager Alana Mastrian dated
November 20, 1985.
Recommended Action: To not secure earthquake coverage
for the 1985-86 calendar year.
Request for Closed Session December 16, 1985. Memoran-
dum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated November
20, 1985.
Recommended Action: To conduct a Closed Session during
the meeting of December 16, 1985.
Notice of rate increase of 5% per Telecommunications Act
of 1984 from Storer Cable Communications.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Report on downtown Pier Avenue parking configuration,
etc. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael Schubach
dated November 22, 1985.
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Recommended Action: Schedule public hearings.
MOTION WOOD/CIOFFI TO PUT THIS ON AGENDA FOR NEXT CITY/CHAMBER
RETREAT, THEN SCHEDULE FOR HEARING BY C.C. FIRST MEETING AFTER.
OK 4-0.
(x)
Analysis of Refuse Franchise - extending contract or
call for bids. Memorandum from Building and Safety Di-
rector William Grove dated November 19, 1985.
Recommended Action: Authorize staff to negotiate
extension per current franchise.
MOTION DEBELLIS/CIOFFI TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION & INCLUDE
INSTALLATION OF TRASH COMPACTORS DOWNTOWN IF FEASIBLE. OK 3-1
(BARKS NO).
3 -year
(y) Claim for Damages: Lisa Kraynek, 730 4th Street, Her-
mosa Beach, filed October 30, 1985.
Recommended Action: To deny claim per the recommenda-
tion of the City's insurance adjuster.
(z) Claim for Damages: Michael John Renk, 1400 Hermosa
Avenue, #F, Hermosa Beach, filed November 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To deny claim per the recommenda-
tion of the City's insurance adjuster.
(aa) Parking Standards Ordinance and implementing resolu-
tions. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated November 20, 1985.
1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE RESERVA-
TION OF PARKING SPACES PAID FOR IN -LIEU OF PROVID-
ING ON-SITE SPACES.
WOOD/CIOFFI ADOPT RESOLUTION CHANGING SECTION 3 TO MAKE 17PER
MONTH NONREFUNDABLE AFTER 6 MONTHS. 4-0
2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH PROCEDURAL
REQUIREMENTS, FEES, AND TIME FRAMES FOR SUBMITTING
PARKING PLAN APPLICATIONS.
WOOD/CIOFFI
OK 4-0.
- ADOPT RESOLUTION DELETING REFERENCE TO ELEVATIONS.
3) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE 11.5,
OFF-STREET PARKING, OF THE ZONING CODE. For waiver
of full reading and introduction.
OUTLINE OF ACTIONS ON PARKING REQUIREMENTS; (REFER TO ATTACHED
11/12 MEMO FROM SCHUBACH): A WO/DEB 4-0 AS PROPOSED; B - WO/
- 4 -
DEB 4-0 AS PROPOSED; C - WO/DEB 4-0 AS PROPOSED; D 1) - WO/DEB 4-
O AS PROPOSED, D 2) - WO/DEB 4-0 AS PROPOSED, D 3) - WO/DEB 3-1
BA-NO LEAVE EXISTING, D 4) - WO/DEB 3-1 (BA-NO) LEAVE EXISTING,
D 5) - WO/DEB 4-0 AS PROPOSED, D 6) - WO/DEB 4-0 AS PROPOSED, D
7) WO/DEB 3-1 (BA-NO) CHANGE TO 1 SPACE PER 200 SQ.FT., D 8) WO/
DEB 4-0 AS PROPOSED, D 9) WO/DEB 4-0 AS PROPOSED, D 10) WO/DEB 4-
0 AS PROPOSED, E - 3-1 (DEB-NO) AS PROPOSED, F - 4-0 AS PROPOSED,
G - WO/DEB 3-1 (BA-NO) LEAVE EXISTING, H 1) - WO/CIO LEAVE AS IS,
H-2) - WO/DEB 3-1 (BA-NO) REVISE TO BE SAME AS GOVERNMENT BUILD-
INGS, H-3) 4-0 AS PROPOSED, I - 4-0 AS PER EXISTING.
MOTION WOOD/DEBELLIS TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE AS STRAW BALLOTED BY
COUNCIL. OK 4-0
2. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 85-818 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAP-
TER 28A ENTITLED "SIGNS" AS IT RELATES TO PROCEDURES,
MURALS, TEMPORARY SIGNING AND DEFINITIONS. For waiver
of further reading and adoption.
MOTION TO ADOPT WOOD/BARKS. OK 4-0
(b) ORDINANCE NO. 85-819 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAP-
TER 17, ARTICLE I, SECTION 17-19, SCHEDULE OF FEES, (b),
TAXES, CLASSIFICATION "E". For waiver of further read-
ing and adoption.
WOOD/BARKS MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION. OK 4-0
(c) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR ENCROACH-
MENTS ON TO CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY.
MOTION WOOD/BARKS TO ADOPT RESOLUTION. 4-0.
(d) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HERMOSA BEACH, CAL-
IFORNIA, REGULATING THE PLACEMENT OF ENCROACHMENTS
WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ESTABLISHING ARTICLE
V ENTITLED "ENCROACHMENTS". For waiver of full reading
and introduction.
WOOD/BARKS MOTION TO INTRODUCE 4-0.
(e) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE
AND REVIEW OF ENCROACHMENT PERMITS.
MOTION WOOD/BARKS TO ADOPT. OK 4-1.
* MOTION WOOD/BARKS TO RECONSIDER 2C, 2D, 2E. OK 4-0. SUBMIT TO
PLANNING COMMISSION FOR REVIEW AND TO BRING BACK THEIR CONCERNS
PRIOR TO THE ORDINANCE BECOMING EFFECTIVE IN JANUARY. ON DECEM-
BER 16 MEETING FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION.
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3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
LTR. FROM ETTA SIMPSON RE. COASTAL HEARING ON VALLEY SCHOOL.
REFER TO LATER IN MEETING.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN UR-
GENCY NATURE.
ROGER CREIGHTON SPOKE RE. JAZZ SESSION OPN BEACH- COST IN EXCESS
OF SERVICE PROVIDED - SUBMITTED LETTER. MOTION WOOD/BARKS RE-
FERRED TO CITY ATTORNEY FOR COMMENT.
WILMA BURT SPOKE RE. TRAILER PARKED FOR TEN DAYS ON PROSPECT PARK
AREA. SHOULD CHARGE RENT. CITY MANAGER TO HANDLE.
DEBELLIS DISTRIBUTED COPIES OF LETTER FROM D.A. CLEARING HIM OF
FRAUDULENT BEHAVIOR IN VOTING LAST ELECTION.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
5. STUDY OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR ALCOHOL BEVERAGE
ESTABLISHMENTS ON PIER AVENUE, WEST OF HERMOSA AVENUE.
Memorandum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
November 6, 1985.
BEESON SAID NO ONE IN DEPARTMENT HAS EXPERTISE IN USE OF NOISE
METER. JERRY COMPTON SPOKE INDICATING CUPS SHOULD BE STANDARD-
IZED AND SPOT CHECK ESTABLISHMENTS ON A REGULAR BASIS. MOTION BY
BARKS/CIOFFI TO DIRECT CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT APPROPRIATE DEPART-
MENTS TO STRICTLY ENFORCE ALL CUPS THAT ARE IN THE DOWNTOWN BUSI-
NESS AREA, INCLUDING FOR NOISE. CIOFFI INDICATED HE WAS SECOND-
ING MOTION WITH CONDITION OF POSSIBILITY OF CONTRACTING OUT
LEARNING USE AND OPERATION OF NOISE METER. OK 3-1 (WOOD NO).
6. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
CONSENT HEARINGS
NONE
HEARINGS
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 8:30 P.M.
7. AN -ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING AN EXTENSION OF A MORATORI-
UM PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONDOMINIUMS, STOCK
COOPERATIVES OR COMMUNITY APARTMENTS WITHIN THE R-1 ZONE
FOR A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated November 19,
1985.
EBELL /WOOD MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE. OK 4-0. MOTION WOOD/
DEBELLTS TO ACCEPT STAFF REPORT AS COUNCIL'S REPORT ON MORATORI-
UM. OK 4-0.
8.. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
CONVENE VPD MEETING AT 9:47 P.M.
a. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Approval of minutes of the November 12, 1985
meeting
WOOD/DEBELLIS MOTION TO APPROVE. OK 3-1 (BARKS ABSTAIN)
2) Request from Olympic Parking for an operational
change on New Year's Eve. Memorandum from
Parking Administrator Joan Noon dated November
19, 1985.
MOTION WOOD/CIOFFI TO APPROVE REQUEST. OK 4-0
b. Report from Ken Handman, Olympic Parking, re. valet
parking.
CITY MANAGER INDICATED CITY UNCOMFORTABLE WITH #5 OF HANDMAN
PROPOSAL. MOTION WOOD/CIOFFI TO IMPLEMENT PARKING PROPOSAL WITH
CITY TO PAY FOR 1/2 COST OF SIGNS UP TO MAXIMUM OF $187.50. OK
4-0.
ADJOURN VPD MEETING AT 9:55 P.M.
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
MOTION TO REDUCE POLICE REVENUES PER CITY MGR. REPORT. OK 4-0
a. Quarterly report on Budget with recommendations:
MOTION BARKS TO ADOPT CITY MGR. RECOMMENDATIONS 1 THROUGH 4, DIES
FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
1) Reduce Police Department expenditures by
$204,084.
APPROVE. CITY MGR. RECOMMENDATION 2A IN STAFF REPORT. OK 4-0.
APPROVE CITY MGR. RECOMMENDATION 2B IN STAFF REPORT. OK 4-0
NOT CONSIDER APPROVING 2C RECOMMENDATION.
2) Reprogram $155,000 Prop A funds to $100,000
General Fund.
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OK REPROGRAM OF PROP A FUNDS 3-1 (WOOD NO).
3) Direct City Manager to return with further bud-
get modifications of at least $120,000.
OK FURTHER RECOMMENDATIONS 4-0.
MOTION WOOD/CIOFFI TO PREPARE A REPORT FOR 12/16 MEETING TO
DETERMINE WAYS TO REDUCE THE POLICE BUDGET WITHOUT REDUCING OF-
FICERS AND COME UP WITH PROGRAM WHEREIN INCREASE IN REVENUES
MIGHT BE REALIZED. OK 4-0.
MOTION WOOD/BARKS TO ASK CITY MGR. TO REVIEW ALL CITY BUDGETS TO
SEE IF MISSING MONIES CAN BE REPLACED BY OTHER DEPARTMENTS SO
THAT ITEM 2A OF STAFF REPORT CAN BE REMOVED. OK 4-0.
b. Quarterly report on Capital Improvement Program
with recommendation to receive and file.
MOTION WOOD/DEBELLIS TO DIRECT CITY MANAGER TO REPORT ON ALL CIPS
THAT COULD BE CURTAILED IF NECESSARY. OK 4-0.
c. Recommendation to negotiate purchase of surplus
school property at Prospect Heights School via a
joint meeting with School Board trustees.
MOTION BARKS/WOOD TO MEET WITH SCHOOL BOARD PER STAFF RECOMMENDA-
TION. OK 4-0.
12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Discussion requested by Councilmember Brutsch re.
offshore oil drilling referendum for April ballot.
MOTION DEBELLIS/CIOFFI TO ACCEDE TO BRUTSCH REQUEST TO HAVE
WORDING ON NEXT AGENDA FOR BALLOT MEASURE. OK 2-2 (WOOD/BARKS
NO). MOTION FAILS.
b. Formation of Prospect Heights Park Design
Committee.
TO APPOINT ROGER CREIGHTON, PHYLLIS BRATTI, BONNIE WULFF AND RUTH
BRAND.
c. Status report re. State Tidelands Commission
proceedings.
MOTION WOOD/BARKS STAFF BE INSTRUCTED TO BRING BACK A DRAFT RFP
FOR DRILLING IN ALL LANDS FROM DRILL SITE TO SHORELINE. OK 4-0.
d. Notice of hearing re. AB 2198.
MAYOR WOOD WILL ATTEND MEETING DECEMBER 11.
e. Request by Councilmember Brutsch that the City join
with Manhattan Beach in urging State legislation
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modifying the six year statute of limitation re.
child molestation charges being filed. Memorandum
from Assistant City Manager Alana Mastrian dated
November 22, 1985.
MOTION CIOFFI/WOOD TO ADOPT SAME RESOLUTION AS MANHATTAN BEACH kfi
WITH ONLY CITY NAME CHANGE. OK 4-0. , CYTI4
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f. Recommendation to proceed with hiring of Child
Abuse Task Force Project Administrator. Memorandum
from Personnel Administrator Robert Blackwood dated
November 20, 1985.
MOTION CIOFFI/DEBELLIS TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION. OK 3-1
(WOOD NO).
g. Transportation issue meeting - December 4, 1985.
Letter from Gordana Swanson, Southern California
Rapid Transit District dated November 21,1985.
MOTION BY WOOD TO MAKE GARY BRUTSCH REPRESENTATIVE AT MEETING
WITH BARKS AS ALTERNATE. OK 4-0
13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
WOOD REPORTED ON COASTAL COMMISSION MEETING RE. VALLEY SCHOOL.
MOTION BY COUNCILMAN BARKS TO SEND LETTER TO ETTA SIMPSON STATING
COUNCIL'S POSITION THAT THE ONLY RECOURSE AVAILABLE IS LEGAL AND
THEY FEEL THAT WILL BE COUNTERPRODUCTIVE. SECOND BY WOOD. OK 4-
0.
BARKS COMPLAINED ABOUT METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION FOR NEWSLETTER IN-
DICATING THAT A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF PEOPLE DID NOT RECEIVE.
BARKS - ASKED STAFF TO PICK A COUPLE OF STREETS IN CITY THAT ONLY
ALLOW PARKING ON ONE SIDE AND ON A TRIAL BASIS ALLOW PARKING ON.
THAT SIDE WHEN IT IS STREET SWEEPING DAY ON THE OTHER SIDE. THE
STREETS SUGGESTED WERE 2ND, 3RD AND 7TH. SECOND BY WOOD. OK 3-1
(NO WOOD).
BARKS - SEND LETTER OF CONDOLENCE TO ANNIE BELLIVEAU'S FAMILY.
OK 4-0.
MOTION BARKS/WOOD TO HOLD A BUSINESS RELATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE MEET-
ING TO HANDLE A NUMBER OF ITEMS REFERRED AT EARLIER MEETINGS.
MEETING TO INCLUDE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND ONE STAFF MEMBER.
ADJOURNMENT AT 12:30 A.M. IN MEMORY OF ANNIE BELLIVEAU
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MIUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California held on Tuesday, November 12, 1985 at
the hour of 7:40 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
Present.- Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
Absent - Barks (excused absence), DeBellis (excused absence)
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Deputy City Clerk Lois Peek
ROLL CALL
Present - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
Absent — Barks (excused absence), DeBellis (excused absence)
ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION - 11-12-85
Action was taken to authorize City Attorney James Lough to defend
the City of Hermosa Beach in the case of Phillip Cave vs. City of
Hermosa Beach.
PROCLAMATIONS: League of Women Voters Week, November 18-24, 1985
(accepted by Doris Rosenberg)
1736 Projects Week, November 17 - 24, 1985
(accepted by Ron Shindell)
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE GIVEN TO CITY BY SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY IN
APPRECIATION FOR FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES RENDERED. Presentation
by Acting Fire Chief Dennis McCamant - accepted by Mayor Wood.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: To approve Consent Calendar items (a) through
(z) with the exception of the following items which were
pulled for further discussion but are listed in order
for clarity: (a) Brutsch, (d) Wood, (p) Wood, (q) Wood,
(t) Wood, (u) Cioffi, (v) Wood, and (z) Wood.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
(a)
Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Coun-
cil held on October 22, 1985.
Action: To approve minutes as amended.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
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(b) Demands and Warrants: November 12, 1985.
Action: To approve Demands and Warrants Nos. 18591
through 18756 inclusive noting voided Warrants 18603,
18604 and 18655.
(0)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Action: To receive and file.
City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated November.5, 1985.
Action: To receive and file this report and direct the
Business Relations Subcommittee to meet with the Plan-
ning Commission Subcommittee to see what direction they
are taking.
Motion Cioffi, second Mayor Wood
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
Aroval of Amendment No. 5 Cit Mana er Em to ment
Agreement. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated November 7, 1985.
Action: To authorize Mayor to sign agreement.
Claims for Damages: Peter Dunn, 608 Loma Drive, Hermosa
Beach, represented by Lawrence R. Booth, Inc. 18411
Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 380, Torrance, 90504, filed 9/23/
85.
Action: To deny claim per City's insurance adjuster, R.
L. Kautz & Company.
(g) Claim for Damages: Shari Noyes, d/o Thorne Bowen, 12914
So. Doty Avenue #9, Hawthorne, 90250.
Action: To deny claim per City's insurance adjuster, R.
L. Kautz & Company.
(h) City Treasurer's Report: September, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(1) Cancellation of Warrants. Memorandum from City
Treasurer Norma Goldbach dated October 31, 1985.
Action: To approve cancellation of Warrants #018157,
#018220, #018229, #018390 and #017914.
(j) Monthly Revenue Report: September; 1985. --
Action: To receive and file.
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(k) Monthly Expenditure Report: September, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(1) Monthly Investment Report: September, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(r)
Revised contract for Citi. Attorney services. Memorandum
from City Attorney James P. Lough dated November 1,
1985.
Action: To authorize Mayor to sign contract.
Staff report re. •artial closure of 19th Street at Harp-
er. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony An-
tich dated November 5, 1985.
Action: To deny request for partial closure of 19th
Street.
Report on developing a Council policj re. encroachments
on public right-of-way. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated November , 1985.
Action: Set ordinance, resolution and policy for adop-
tion on November 26, 1985.
Contract extension for Munici•al Services Inc. Com-
munity Develo•ment Block Grant Consultants. Memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated November
4, 1985.
Action: To approve extension of contract with Municipal
Services, Inc. from July 1 to September 30, 1985, in the
amount of $3,424 and authorize Mayor to agreement.
Motion Cioffi, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi
NOES - Mayor Wood
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
Re ort re. legality of roller skatin on ublic side-
walks. Memorandum from City Attorney James P. Lough
dated November 1, 1985.
Action: To table this matter to the meeting of
November 26, 1985.
Motion Cioffi, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi
NOES - Mayor Wood
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
Analysis of restrictions im•osed on oil revenue under
Initiative Measure "P". Memorandum from City Attorney
James P. Lough dated November 1, 1985.
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(s)
Action: To receive and file.
Report on potential coastal access problems caused by
the .roposed Chamber of Commerce Jazz Festival. Memo-
randum from City Attorney James P. Lough dated November
1, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(t) Request for handicapped ar
pking stall at 60 Tenth
Street. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated October 30, 1985.
(u)
(v)
Action: To authorize Mayor to sign Resolution No. 85-
4882 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 80-4385 BY ADDING THERETO AN ADDITIONAL CURBSIDE
PARKING STALL AND SPACE FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF DIS-
ABLED PERSONS, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 22511.7 AND 22511.8
OF THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE, AS HEREIN SET FORTH"
directing staff come up with a review procedure to
determine whether these handicapped parking spaces have
a continual use, these spaces to be reclaimed by the
general public when the need expires.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
Staff re ort re. ri ht turn onl at Pier Avenue and
Pacific Coast Highway. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated November 5, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Cioffi, second Mayor Wood
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
Agreement for Re lacement of Sanitary Sewers for a pro-
posed motor hotel at 901 Aviation Blvd. Memorandum from
Public Works Director Anthony Antich dated November ,
1985.
Action: To approve agreement for the replacement of
sanitary sewers in conjunction with the proposed
development at the northeast corner of Aviation
Boulevard and Aubrey Court, the City and the developer
to finance 1700 feet of sewer replacement and share 50/
50 in the estimated construction cost of $124,555, both
the City and the developer to be reimbursed for their
respective contributions, and authorize Mayor to sign
this agreement.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
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AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
ABSTAIN - Mayor Wood - possible conflict of interest -
developer not known
(w) Re•uest of Chamber of Commerce to cover all the silver
(x)
(y)
(z)
osted meters from December 1 through
January 1;.also to
re.uest closing of north side of Pier Avenue between
Hermosa Avenue, and Beach Drive on December 2 from 7 .m.
to 8 p.m. for Third Annual Christmas Li hting Ceremon .
Letter from Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President
William C. Fowler dated November 4, 1985 and memorandum
from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated November 6,
1985
Action: To grant the requests.
Easter Seal Lease Agreement. Memorandum from Community
Resources Director Alana M. Mastrian dated November 4,
1985.
Action: To approve lease agreement per staff
recommendation.
Status report re. "Coastal Access Signs". Memorandum
from Public Works Director Anthony Antich dated November
5, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
Report on reserving parking spaces paid with in -lieu
fees, and parking plan applications. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated October 24,
1985.
Action: To instruct the Planning Commission to provide
the City Council with an ordinance that provides an up-
per limit for non -on-site .parking spaces that can be
purchased by any individual building project,
stipulate the maximum percentage for which they can pro-
vide parking for the project, and to preclude any review
by the Planning Commission.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - Brutsch
ABSENT Barks, DeBellis
2. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(a) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CON -
AND THE BOARD OF
RE -
BEACH, CALIFORNIA
TRACT BETWEEN THE
ADMINISTRATION OF
CITY.
THE
OF HERMOSA BEACH
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
I
TIREMENT SYSTEM. For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
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Action: To waive further reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 85-816 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM."
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
(b) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28A ENTITLED "SIGNS"
AS IT RELATES TO PROCEDURES, MURALS, TEMPORARY SIGNING
AND DEFINITIONS. For waiver of full reading and intro-
duction. Memorandum from Building and Safety Director
William Grove dated November 1, 1985.
Action: To waive full reading and introduce Ordinance
No. 85-818 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER
28A ENTITLED "SIGNS" AS IT RELATES TO PROCEDURES,
MURALS, TEMPORARY. SIGNING AND DEFINITIONS."
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES — None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
(c) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17
TION 17-19 SCHEDULE OF FEES, b , TAXES, CLASSIFICATION
"E". For waiver of full reading and introduction.
Memorandum from Building and Safety Director William
Grove dated November 1, 1985.
Action: To waive full reading and introduce Ordinance
No. 85-819 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER
17, ARTICLE I, SECTION 17-19, SCHEDULE OF FEES, (b),
TAXES, CLASSIFICATION "E"."
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
(d) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING ARTICLE 11.5, OFF-STREET
PARKING, OF THE ZONING CODE. For waiver of full reading
and introduction. Memorandum from Planning Director
Michael Schubach dated Novemberl2, 1985.
Action: To continue this item to the City Council
meeting of November 26, staff to return with amplifica-
tion of the following areas: not multiple parking use,
who gets to decide when the Planning Commission approve
the request, establish a fee, determine whether this
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will be heard at an advertised Public Hearing, establish
some criteria for Planning Commission discretion, the
use of compact parking, the use of stack parking, and
residential parking (the number of spaces per unit -
three to one rather than two to one).
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Wood
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor'Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks
3 . WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
a. Petition from residents of 2nd St. re. Vasek Polak
agency dum ing of alle ed soa -oil water down 2nd
Street. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated November'6, 1985.
Action: To refer this matter to the Business
Relations Subcommittee.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
b. Petition from residents of 2500 block of Morning-
side Drive re. allowing parking on one side of
street onTuesdays. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated November 6, 1985.
Action: To receive and file and notify the
petitioners that the Public Works Department ,has
initiated a new schedule for street sweeping in
this area.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
c. Letter from Velma Palmer dated 11-11-85 re
barricading of 19th Street.
Referred to item 1.n.
d. Letter from Mr. &Mrs. W. C. Boatright� 12 11 - 21st
Street dated 11/8 85 re barricading of 19th Street.
Referred to item 1.n.
e. Letter from Marion C. Rogers 1230 - 20th Place
dated 11-1r--85 re barricading of 19th Street.
Referred to item 1.n.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN UR -
r I, -i•
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Asking to speak to Council regarding the barricading of
19th Street were:
In favor:
Kay Miller, 1235 - 19th Street
Ray Martin, 1219 - 19th Street
John Knoll, 1227 - 19th Street
Richard Fillet, 1236 - 19th Street
Opposed:
Andrew Lesser, 1244 - 20th Street - submitted a petition
with 32 signatures
Mike Elenitsky, 2025 Harper
Dave Brandt, 1246 - 20th Street
Proposed Action: To reconsider the action taken on item
1.n.
Motion Cioffi - dies for lack of a second
Action: To refer this matter to the Community Relations
Subcommittee for discussion and to request a spokesman
from each sides of the 19th Street groups.
Motion Cioffi, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi
NOES — Mayor Wood
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
5. STUDY OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR ALCOHOL BEVERAGE
ESTABLISHMENTS ON PIER AVENUES WEST OF HERMOSA AVENUE.
Memorandum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
November 6, 1985.
Proposed Action: To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
Withdrawn by the maker of the motion with the con-
currence of the second.
Action: To table this item to the City Council meeting
of November 26, 1985.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
6. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
The following items were discussed at this time but are
listed on the Consent Calendar for clarity: (a)
Brutsch, (d) Wood, (p) Wood, (q) Cioffi, (t) Brutsch,
(u) Cioffi, (v) Cioffi and (z) Wood.
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CONSENT HEARINGS
NONE
HEARINGS
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 8:30 P.M.
NONE
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach adjourned temporarily at 8:56 P.M. to a meeting of the Her-
mosa Beach Vehicle Parking District Commission.
7. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach reconvened at the hour of 9:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach adjourned temporarily at the hour of 9:00 P.M. to a meeting
of the Hermosa Beach Parking Authority.
8. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach reconvened at the hour of 9:01 P.M.
9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Change of dates for December Cit Council
meetings.
Action: To schedule one meeting for the month
of December, the date to be Monday, December
16, 1985.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
b. Quarterly report on Budget and CIP progress.
Action: To table this item to the City Council
meeting of November 26, 1985.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
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c. Request of Beach Cities Towing to assign agree-
ment. Memoranda from Police Chief Frank Beeson
dated November 5, 1985 and City Manager Gregory
T. Meyer dated November 7, 1985. ,Supplemental
information - letter from Messrs. James H.
Sloey and G. Steven Andersen re Assignment of
Beach City's tow contract; letter from Timothy
J. Casey, City Manager of Redondo Beach dated
November 12, 1985.
Action: To assign the City's tow contract
to Seaside Tow Service.
Motion Cioffi, second Mayor Wood
AYES - Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - Brutsch
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Report•from.Council/School Sub -Committee re
�Prospect_Heights Zoning. Memorandum from Coun-
cilmen DeBellis and Barks.
Action: To authorize staff to enter into es-
crow to undertake the purchase of lots 10, 11,
30 and 31 at Prospect Heights School using
$127,000 of the money budgeted for Prospect
Heights Park for the purchase.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
b. Resort from Councilmember Brutsch re. Santa
Monica. Bay Pollution. Letter from Delwin A.
Biagi, Director, Department of Public Works,
Bureau of Sanitation, City of Los Angeles, dat-
ed October 29, 1985.
Councilman Brutsch invited his colleagues to
tour the Hyperion Treatment Plant as noted in
the letter from Mr. Biagi who stressed the
City's interest in the protection of the Santa
Monica Bay.
c. Discussion requested by Councilmember Brutsch
re. offshore oil drilling.
Action: To continue the matter of offshore oil
drilling to the meeting of November 26 for a
full council.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
d. Request from Councilmember Brutsch re. or-
dinance to govern political literature.
Action: To direct staff to develop an or-
dinance that would not violate anyone's first
amendment rights -but would delineate what can
be promulgated on candidate's literature, and
to request input from the City Clerk.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES -,Brutsch, Cioffi
NOES - Mayor Wood
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
e. Child Abuse Task Force - County of Las Angeles.
Letter from Sheriff Sherman Block, County of
Los Angeles dated November 4, 1985.
Action: To continue this matter to the meeting
of November 26, 1985.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
11. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Vacancies - Boards and Commissions
1) Civil Service Commission - one unex.ired
term ending July 15, 1987• Memorandum from
City Clerk Kathleen Reviczky dated
October 30, 1985.
Action: To nominate Joe Cascio for the
unexpired term ending July 15, 1987 on the
Civil Service Commission and to close the
nominations.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
Vote on Nomination
Brutsch - Cascio
Cioffi - Cascio
Wood - Cascio
Joe Cascio was appointed to the Civil
Service Commission for the unexpired -term
ending July 15, 1985.
b. Prospect Park Development Advisory Committee.q
Memorandum. from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated November 4, 1985.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to
appoint five members to the Prospect Park Ad-
visory Committee,to appoint Councilman DeBel-
lis as the City Council representative, and the
City Council to take applications for and im-
plement the committee.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi
NOES - Mayor Wood
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
c. Child Abuse Coordinator - City Manager Meyer -
Mr. Meyer advised Council that interviews were
set for November 20 and asked City Council mem-
bers to particpate on the oral board.
Action: To have Councilmen Barks and Cioffi
participate on the oral board for Child Abuse
Coordinator.
Motion Cioffi, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
d. CoastalCommission Planning Staff - Development
at Hermosa Beach Middle School - Council was
advised that the Coastal Commission hearing was
to be held on November 21 in Los Angeles.
Action: To direct staff to write the Coastal
Commission advising them that the the develop-
ment at Hermosa Beach Middle School does not
meet the open space zoning requirements of the
City of Hermosa Beach, noting that the City
does have an adopted General Plan, the Mayor to
attend said meeting and inform the Coastal Com-
mission of the above.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
e. Independent Cities Risk Mana ement Alternate
Delegate
Action: To adopt Resolution 85-4881 entitled
"RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 85-4800 AS TO THE ALTERNATE OF SAID CITY TO
SERVE ON THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE INDEPENDENT
CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY" appointing
Personnel Administrator Robert Blackwood as
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Alternate.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor. Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
f. Environmental Impact Report - Oil Drilling -
City Attorney Lough - Mr. Lough advised Council
that staff justlearned that whenever the City
sends their Resolution of Intention to the
State to review, they would require that the
City submit a Negative Declaration as far as
the enrivonmental impact is involved.
g -
Action: To direct staff to issue a Negative
Declaration and have the Mayor sign same. At
the time that the precise project is brought
before Council, they will consider the environ-
mental impact.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
South Bay Hospital Committee Funding - Brutsch
Meeting Thursday of the South Bay Hospital
Committee - he would like to have someone at-
tend that meeting.
Action: To have someone from the City attend
the South Bay Hospital Committee meeting on
Thursday.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT- Barks, DeBellis
h. Windmill at Pacific Coast Highway and Aviation-
Brutsch - Asked staff to trim the tree that is
interfering with the windmill.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California adjour-
ned on November 12, 1985 at the hour of 9:140 P.M. in memory of
Hal Holter, long-time citation hearing officer, who passed away a
week ago, to a Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, November
26, 1985 at the hour of 7:30 P.M.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, November 26, 1985 at
the hour of 7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Tony DeBellis
ROLL CALL
Present - Barks, Cioffi (arrived 7:40 P.M.), DeBellis, Mayor Wood
Absent - Brutsch (excused absence)
PROCLAMATION: Bill of Rights Week, December 9 - 15, 1985 -
accepted by Terry K. Smith, Coast Savings and
Loan Manhattan Beach Manager
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: To approve Consent Calendar items (a) through
(aa) with the exception of the following items which
were pulled for further d--scussion but are listed in
order for clarity: (q) DeBellis, (w) Mayor Wood, (x)
Barks and (aa) Mayor Wood.
Motion Barks, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch, Cioffi
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Coun-
cil held on November 12, 1985.
Action: To approve minutes changing item 1. (d) to City
Council Subcommittee rather than Business Relations Sub-
committee.
Motion Cioffi, second Mayor Wood
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brytsch
(b) Demands and Warrants: November 26, 1985.
Action: To approve Demands and Warrants Nos. 18600
and19858 through 18875 inclusive noting voided Warrants
18759, 18760, 18761 and 18801.
(c) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Action: To receive and file.
(d) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated November 20, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(e) Buildin and Safety Department Monthly Activity Report:
October, 1
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Action: To receive and file.
(f) Community Resources Department Monthly Activity Report:
October, 1985.
Action: To receive and file..
(g) Finance Department Monthly Activit Report: October,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(h) Fire Department Monthley Activity Report: October, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(i) General Services Department Monthly Activity Renort:
October, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(j) Personnel Department Monthlry Activity Report: October,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(k) Planning Department Monthly Activit Report: October,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(1) Police Department Monthly Activity Report: October,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(m) Public Works De•artment Monthl Activit R •ort: Oc-
tober, 195.
Action: To receive and file.
(n) City Treasurer's Report: October, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(o) Monthly Revenue Report: October, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(p) Monthly Expenditure Report: October, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(q) Report re. legality of roller skating on public side-
walks. Memorandum from City Attorney James P. Lough
dated November 1, 1985. (Continued from 11/12 meeting):
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Proposed Action: Staff to post signs stating no
skateboarding on sidewalks in the commercial area.
Motion Barks, second DeBellis (second withdrawn)
Motion fails for lack of a second.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
Request to pursue proposal to expand HERMAN commuter bus
to Redondo Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes. Memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated November
13, 1985.
Action: Authorize staff to discuss with the cities of .
Redondo Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes.
(s) Report on recent child abuse le_islation (Roberti "latch
J.lull_12.111_. Memorandum from Community Resources Direc-
..tor Alana Mastrian dated November 21, 1985.
(t)
(u)
Action: To receive and file.
Report re. non -renewal of earthquake insurance.Memo-
randum from Assistant City Manager Alana Mastrian dated
November 20, 1985.
Action: To not secure earthquake coverage for the 1985-
86 calendar year.
Request for Closed Session December 16 1985. Memoran-
dum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated November
20, 1985.
Action: To conduct a Closed Session during the meeting
of December 16, 1985.
(v) Notice of rate increase of 5% •er Telecommunications Act
(w)
of 198 from Storer Cable
Communications.
Action: To receive and file.
Report on downtown Pier Avenue parking configuration,
etc. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael Schubach
dated November 22, 1985. Supplemental information -
memorandum from Councilmember Gary Brutsch dated Novem-
ber 19, 1985.
Action: To request staff and the"Chamber of Commerce to
discuss this matter at the Chamber retreat for implemen-
tation over the next few years, staff to report back to
Council the first meeting after the retreat.
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(x)
(y)
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
Anal sis of Refuse Franchise - extending contract or
call for bids. Memorandum from Building and Safety Di-
rector William Grove dated November 19, 1985.
Action: Authorize staff to negotiate 3 -year extension
per current franchise.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
Amendment to Motion: To include trash compactors in the
downtown area in the negotiations.
Motion Mayor Wood with the concurrence of the maker of
the motion and the second
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Barks
ABSENT - Brutsch
Claim for Damages: Lisa Kraynek, 730 - 4th Street, Her-
mosa• Beach, filed October 30, 1985.
Action: To deny claim per the recommendation of the
City's insurance adjuster.
(z) Claim for Damages: Michael John Renk, 1400 Hermosa
Avenue, #F, Hermosa Beach, filed November 6, 1985.
Action: To deny claim per the recommendation of the
City's insurance adjuster.
(aa) Parking Standards Ordinance and Implementing Resolu-
tions.
esolutions. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated November 20, 1985.
The following straw votes were taken on the proposed
parking requirements versus the existing requirements
noting the absence of Councilman Brutsch:
A. Multiple Dwellings: 2 spaces for each dwelling
unit (D.U.) plus 1 guest space for each 3 units,
and 1 additional space for each space lost because
of curb -cuts and/or driveways.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
B. Auditoriums: 1 space for each 50 square feet of
assembly area.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
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C. Clubs, Fraternity and Sorority Houses, Rooming and
Boarding: 2 spaces for each 3 guest rooms; 2
spaces per guest room with kitchen facilities.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
D. Commercial
1. Bars: 2 space per 80 square feet.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
2. Beauty Colleges: 1 space per 100 square feet.
Motion Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
3. Business Schools: 1 space per 100. square feet.
Motion Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
4. Hardware & Furniture: 1 space per 150 square
feet (reclassified as retail stores).
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Barks
5. General Office: 1 space per 250 square feet.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
6. Government Offices: 1 space per 75 square feet
for first 20,000 sq. ft., plus 1 space per 250
sq. ft. of remaining.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
7. Medical Offices: 1 space per 200 square feet
or 5 per 1000 square feet.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Barks
8. Restaurant: 1 space per 100 square feet.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
9. Drive-thru, Drive-in, Walk-up without Dining
Area: 1 space per 50 square feet.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
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AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
10. Retail Businesses: 1 space per 250 square feet.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
E. Hospital: 2 spaces per bed.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - DeBellis
F. Mental Convalescent Homes Guest Homes Rest
Homes, Sanitariums: 1 space per 3 beds.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
G. Hotels: 1 space per unit for first 50 units; 1
space per 1-1/2 units after 50 units; 1 space per 2
units after 200 units.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Barks
H. Industrial
1. General Manufacturing: 1 space per 300 square
feet.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Barks
2. Public Utilities: 1 space per 75 square feet
for first 20,000 square feet, plus 1 space per
250 square feet of remaining (same as Govern-
ment Offices).
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Barks
3. Warehouses: 1 space per 1000 square feet for
first 20,000 square feet; 1 space per 2000
square feet for second 20,000 square feet; 1
space per 4000 square feet after 40,000 square
feet.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
I. Mortuaries: 1 space per 75 square feet for assem-
bly area.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Barks
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Action: To approve the Parking Requirements as straw -
voted above by the Council.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE RESERVA-
TION OF PARKING SPACES PAID FOR IN -LIEU OF PROVID-
ING ON-SITE SPACES.
Proposed Action: To delete the portion of this
resolution regarding the non-refundable deposit.
Motion Mayor Wood - dies for lack of a second.
Proposed Action: To adopt Resolution No. 85-4883
entitled "A'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE
RESERVATION OF PARKING SPACES PAID FOR IN -LIEU OF
PROVIDING ON-SITE SPACES."
Motion Barks, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, DeBellis
NOES - Cioffi, Mayor Wood
ABSENT - Brutsch
Motion fails
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 85-4883 entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE RESERVA-
TION OF PARKING SPACES PAID FOR IN -LIEU OF PROVID-
ING ON-SITE SPACES" changing the required deposit
to 1% per month, nonrefundable.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH PROCEDURAL
REQUIREMENTS FEES AND TIME FRAMES FOR SUBMITTING
PARKING PLAN APPLICATIONS.
Proposed Action: To adopt the resolution as
proposed by staff.
Motion Barks - dies for lack of a second
Action: To delete the reference to elevations from
the resolution and adopt Resolution No. 85-4884
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH
PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS, FEES AND TIME FRAMES FOR
SUBMITTING PARKING PLAN APPLICATIONS."
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
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3) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH CALIFORNIA AMENDING ARTICLE 11.5
OFF-STREET PARKING, OF THE ZONING CODE. For waiver
of full reading and introduction.
Action: To waive full reading and introduce Ordin-
ance No. 85-820 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING ARTICLE 11.5, OFF-STREET PARKING, OF THE
ZONING CODE" as amended by the City Council.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis.
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
2. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 85-818 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
TER 2
CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAP -
A ENTITLED "SIGNS" AS IT RELATES TO PROCEDURES
MURALS, TEMPORARY SIGNING AND DEFINITIONS. For waiver
of further reading and adoption.
Action: To waive further reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 85-818 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER
28A ENTITLED "SIGNS" AS IT RELATES TO PROCEDURES,
MURALS, TEMPORARY SIGNING AND DEFINITIONS."
Motion Mayor Wood, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT -.Brutsch
(b) ORDINANCE NO. 85-81.9 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
TER 17 ARTICLE I
TAXES, CLASSIFICATION "E". For waiver of further read-
ing and adoption.
Action: To waive further reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 85-819 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER
17, ARTICLE I, SECTION 17-19, SCHEDULE OF FEES (b), TAX-
ES, CLASSIFICATION "E".
Motion Mayor Wood, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
BEACH
SECTION 17-1
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAP -
9 SCHEDULE OF FEES (a
—
(c) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR ENCROACH-
MENTS ON TO CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 85-4885 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
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BEACH, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR ENCROACH-
MENTS ON TO CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY."
Motion Mayor Wood, second Baris
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES None
ABSENT - Brutsch
(d) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HERMOSA BEACH CAL-
IFORNIA REGULATING THE PLACEMENT OF ENCROACHMENTS
WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ESTABLISHING ARTICLE
V ENTITLED "ENCROACHMENTS". For waiver of full reading
and introduction.
Coming forward to speak to Council was Gerald Compton,
member of the Planning Commission, who expressed the
Planning Commission's desire to look at the encroachment
permit process.
Action: To waive full reading and introduce Ordinance
No. 85-821 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE PLACEMENT OF
ENCROACHMENTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ES-
TABLISHING ARTICLE V ENTITLED "ENCROACHMENTS".
Motion Mayor Wood, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES —None
ABSENT - Brutsch
(e) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE
AND REVIEW OF ENCROACHMENT PERMITS.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 85-4886 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE
AND REVIEW OF ENCROACHMENT PERMITS."
Motion Mayor Wood, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
Coming forward to speak to Council was Gerald Compton,
member of the Planning Commission, who expressed the
Planning Commission's concern regarding this matter and
their desire to look at the enroachment permit process.
Action: To reconsider items c, d, and e.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Barks (discussion)
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
Final Action: To submit to the Planning Commission for their
review and submittal to the Council, items 2. (c), (d) and (e)
with any concerns that they may have, to be back to Council for
the final reading of Ordinance No. 85-821 on December 16.
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Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Wood
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
Letter from Etta Simpson dated November 23, 1985 re
Hermosa Valley School Project.
Action: To handle this later in the meeting.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
Councilman DeBellis read from a letter he received from
the Los Angeles County District Attorney regarding
fradulent voting in the election held June 11, 1985
which stated he was cleared- of all charges in the
investigation.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN UR-
GENCY NATURE.
Roger Creighton, 1070 - 3rd Street, regarding the
possible Jazz Festival on the Beach - feels cost will be
in excess of service provided and submitted a letter to
the Council.
Action: To refer this matter to the City Attorney for
reply.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
Wilma Burt, 1152 - 7th Street asked Council to charge
rent for the campers parked in Prospect Park in excess
of 10 days. The City Manager will handle.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
5. STUDY OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR ALCOHOL BEVERAGE
ESTABLISHMENTS ON PIER AVENUE WEST OF HERMOSA AVENUE.
Memorandum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
November 6, 1985.
Speaking to Council regarding this matter were:
Jerry Compton, Planning Commissioner, 200 Pier Avenue,
asking that the issuance of CUP's be standardized and
establishments spot-checked on a regular basis.
Roger Creighton, 1070 - 3rd Street, recommending
the issuance of citations for excessive noise.
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Action: To direct the City Manager to have appropriate
departments strictly enforce all Conditional Use Permits
that are in force in the downtown business district,
staff to learn to operate the decibel meter and use it
to check noise levels.
Motion Barks, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
ABSENT - Brutsch
6. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
Items (q), (w), (x) and (aa) were discussed at this time
but are listed in order on the Consent Calendar for
clarity.
CONSENT HEARINGS
NONE
HEARINGS
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 8:30 P.M.
7. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH CALIFORNIA DECLARING
AN EXTENSION OF A MORATORI-
UM PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONDOMINIUMS, STOCK
COOPERATIVES OR COMMUNITY APARTMENTS WITHIN THE R-1 ZONE
FOR A MAXIMUM PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated November'19,
1985.
The Public Hearing was opened. No one coming forward,
the Public Hearing was closed.
Proposed Action: To receive and file.
Motion DeBellis - dies for lack of a second.
Proposed Action: To have staff prepare a Resolution of
Intention to the Planning Commission regarding this
moritorium to be back for the December 16 meeting.
Motion Barks, second Cioffi
Withdrawn by the maker of the motion with the con-
currence of the second.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Wood
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT- Brutsch
Final Action: To accept the staff report as the
Council's report on this matter.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi
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AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach adjourned temporarily at the hour of 9:45 P.M. to a meeting
of the Hermosa 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
9:55 P.M.
A recess was called at 9:55 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 10:08 P.M.
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Quarterly report on Budget with Recommendations.
Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated
November 7, 1985. Supplemental information - Memo-
randum from Police Chief Frank Beeson to Gregory T.
Meyer dated November 22, 1985
The staff report was presented by City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer.
Proposed Action: To adopt the City Manager's
recommendation which would make formal adjustments
to the 1985-86 budget, items 1 4 in his
memorandum dated November 7, 1985.
Motion Barks - dies for lack of a second
1) Reduce Police Revenues
Action: To approve the City Manager's recom-
mendation to reduce police revenues from
$702,857 to $278,131.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
2) Reduce Police Department Expenditures
a) Action: Reduce the number of authorized Police
Officer positions from 26 to 23 for a reduction
of $112,500 effective December 1, 1985.
Motion Barks, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
ABSENT - Brutsch
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b) Further Action: To convert the 6 Police
Service Officer and 6 Radio Records Clerk posi-
tions to 11 Police Service Officer positions
(delete $16,584), effective December 1, 1985.
Motion Barks, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
c) Proposed Action: To eliminate $75,000 in unex-
pended extraordinary monies earlier allocated
for foot patrol, etc.
Motion Barks - dies for lack of a second
3.
Re•ro_ram Unallocated Pro•osition A Funds
Action: To reprogram $155,000 of unallocated
Proposition A funds to $100,000 General Fund
monies through a swap with another Los Angeles
County municipality.
Motion Barks, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
ABSENT - Brutsch
44. Further Recommendations
Action: To direct the City Manager to return
with further recommendations for budget
modifications of at least $120,000 for the
second City Council meeting of December, 1985.
Motion Barks, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
Proposed Action: To rescind item 2.a.. aggressively
proceed with getting a list for police new hires, and
bring the Police Department police authorized amount up
to 37 as soon as possible.
Motion Mayor Wood - dies for lack of a second
Action: To request staff, the City Manager and the
Chief of Police to prepare a report for the December 16
meeting to determine ways to reduce the Police Depart-
ment's budget without personnel cuts, and to come up
with a program whereby overall revenue increases in ex-
cess of the $278,000 might be realized.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
5. Direct City Manager to r_etur_n_with Further Bud-
get Modifications of at Least $120t000.
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Action: To ask the City Manager to review all of the
City budgets to determine whether or not the missing
monies may replaced with other monies from other
departments so item 2.a. may be removed by the Council
and the Police Department be brought up to strength.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
Final Action: To have the Police Relations Subcommittee
meet with as many police officers as possible,
Motion Cioffi, second Mayor Wood. All AYES.
b. Quarterly report on Capital Improvement Program
with recommendation to receive and file.
Action: To direct the City Manager to report on all
Capital Improvement Projects which could be curtailed
that would realize a savings in the General Revenue
Fund.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
c. Recommendation to negotiate purchase of surplus
school property at Prospect Heights School via a
joint meeting with School Board trustees.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation that the
entire City Council meet with the Board of Trustees of
the Hermosa Beach City Schools to negotiate an acquisi-
tion price for five undeveloped lots at the former Pros-
pect Heights School site.
Motion Barks, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS
- CITY COUNCIL
a. Discussion requested by Councilmember Brutsch re.
offshore oil drilling referendum for Aril ballot.
Proposed Action: To put a ballot measure in op-
position to off -shore oil drilling on the ballot
April 8, 1986.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Barks, Mayor Wood
ABSENT - Brutsch
Motion fails
b. Formation of Prospect Heights Park Design
Committee.
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Action: To appoint Ruth Brand, Phyllis Bratti,
Roger Creighton and Bonnie Wulff to the Prospect
Heights Park Design Committee.
Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Wood
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES —None
ABSENT - Brutsch
c. Status re ort re. State Tidelands Commission
proceedings.
Action: To instruct staff to bring back on Decem-
ber 16 a draft RFP for drilling in all lands from
the drill site to the shoreline.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
d. Notice of hearing re. -.AB 2198 (Surplus School
Property-}
Mayor Wood will attend this hearing. Council
as a group filled out the Naylor Act Questionnaire.
e. Request b Councilmember Brutsch that the Cit join
with Manhattan Beach in ur in State le islation
modif in the six ear statute of limitation re.
child molestation charges being filed. Memorandum
from Assistant City Manager Alana Mastrian dated
November 22, 1985.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 85-4887 entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR
OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CALL A SPECIAL SES-
SION OF THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO ADDRESS THE STATU-
TORY PROBLEMS IN PROSECUTING AND CONVICTING CHILD
MOLESTORS."
Motion Cioffi, second Mayor Wood
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
f. Recommendation to roceed with hiring of Child
Abuse Task Force Project Administrator. Memorandum
from Personnel Administrator Robert Blackwood dated
November 20, 1985.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation that
the City Council authorize staff to enter into
negotiations to contract for the Child Abuse Task
Force Project Administrator with the No. 1 evalu-
ated agency, OPEN DOOR CLINICS.
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Motion Cioffi, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
ABSENT - Brutsch
g. Transportation issue meetinL - December 4 1985.
Letter from Gordana Swanson, Southern California
Rapid Transit District dated November 21,1985.
Action: To appoint Councilman Brutsch as the
representative and Councilman Barks as the alter-
nate to attend the discussion meeting scheduled for
December 4, 1985 at 7:30 P.M. at Hawthorne Council
Chambers, 4455 West 126th Street, Hawthorne.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch
13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Coastal Commission Meeting - Valley School - Wood
Action: To have the City Clerk send a letter to
Etta Simpson stating the Council's position that
the only recourse available is legal and they feel
that would be counterproductive in relations with
the School Board.
Motion Barks, second Mayor Wood
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES None
ABSENT - Brutsch
b. Newsletter Distriction - Barks
Councilman Barks complained about the method of
distribution of the newsletter indicating that it
was not received by a substantial number of people.
c. Street Sweeping/Parking - Barks
Councilman Barks asked that staff chose a few
streets in the City that have parking only on one
side of the street and allow parking on the other
side on street sweeping days.
Motion Barks, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
ABSENT - Brutsch
d. Death of Annie Belliveau - Barks
Action: To have staff send a letter of condolence
to the family of Annie Belliveau who passed away
November 21, 1985.
Motion Barks, second Cioffi
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ADJOURNMENT
The Regular.Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach,'Cal;ifornia, adjourned at the hour of 12:29 A.M. on Wednes-
day, November 27, 1985 in memory of Annie Belliveau, to a Regular
Meeting to be held on Monday, December 16, 1985 at the hour of
7:30 P.M.
Deputy City Clerk
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