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REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 12, 1985 - Council Chambers, City Hall
Closed Session - 6:30 p.m.
Regular Session - 7:30 p.m.
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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
PROCLAMATIONS: League of Women Voters Week, November 18-24, 1985
1736 Projects Week, November 17 - 24, 1985.
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.
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 October 22, 1985.
(b)
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
Demands and Warrants: November 12, 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 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(e) Approval of Amendment No. 5, City Manager Employment
Agreement. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated November 7, 1985.
Recommended Action: To authorize Mayor to sign
agreement.
(f) 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.
Recommended Action: To deny claim per City's insurance
adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Company.
(g) Claim for Damages: Shari Noyes, c/o Thorne Bowen, 12914
So. Doty Avenue #9, Hawthorne, 90250.
Recommended Action: To deny claim per City's insurance
adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Company.
(h) City Treasurer's Report: September, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(i) Cancellation of Warrants. Memorandum from City
Treasurer Norma Goldbach dated October 31, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve cancellation of Warrants
#018157, #018220, #018229, #018390 and #017914.
(j) Monthly. Revenue Report: September, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(k) Monthly Expenditure Report: September, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(1) Monthly Investment Report: September, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
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(m)
(n)
Revised contract for City Attorney services. Memorandum
from City Attorney James P. Lough dated November 1,
1985.
Recommended Action: To authorize Mayor to sign
contract.
Staff report re. partial closure of 19th Street at Harp-
er. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony An-
tich dated November 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To deny request for partial closure
of 19th Street.
(o) Report on developing a Council policy re. encroachments
on public right-of-way. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated November 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: Set ordinance, resolution and poli-
cy for adoption on November 26, 1985.
(p) Contract extension for Municipal Services, Inc., Com-
munity Development Block Grant Consultants. Memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated November
4, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve extension of contract
with Municipal Services, Inc. and authorize Mayor to
agreement.
(q) Report re. legality of rollerskating on public side-
walks. Memorandum from City Attorney James P. Lough
dated November 1, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(r) Analysis of restrictions imposed on oil revenue under
Initiative Measure "P". Memorandum from City Attorney
James P. Lough dated November 1, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(s) Report on potential coastal access problems caused by
the proposed Chamber of Commerce Jazz Festival. Memo-
randum from City Attorney James P. Lough dated November.
1, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(t) Request for handicapped parking stall at 60 Tenth.
Street. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated October 30, 1985.
Recommended Action: To authorize Mayor to sign resolu-
tion creating a handicapped stall west of Hermosa Avenue
on the south side of Tenth Street-
(u)
(v)
(w)
(x)
(y)
(z)
Staff report re. right turn only at Pier Avenue and
Pacific Coast Highway. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated November 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Agreement for Replacement of Sanitary Sewers for a pro-
posed motor hotel at 901 Aviation Blvd. Memorandum from
Public Works Director Anthony Antich dated November 4,
1985.
Recommended Action: To approve agreement and authorize
Mayor to sign.
Request of Chamber of Commerce to cover all the silver
posted meters from December_1 through January 1; also to
request closing of north side of Pier Avenue between
Hermosa Avenue and Beach Drive on December 2 from 7 p.m.
to 8 p.m. for Third Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony.
Letter from Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice Presidnt
William C. Fowler dated November 4, 1985 and memorandum
from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated November 6,
1985
Recommended Action: To grant the requests.
Easter Seal Lease Agreement. Memorandum from Community
Resources Director Alana M. Mastrian dated November 4,
1985.
Recommended 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.
Recommended 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.
Recommended Action: Set resolutions for adoption on
November 26, 1985.
2. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(a) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CON-
TRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RE-
TIREMENT SYSTEM. For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
(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.
(c) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE I, SEC-
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.
(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 November 5, 1985.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
a. Petition from residents of 2nd St. re. Vasek Polak
agency dumping of alleged soapy -oily water down 2nd
Street. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated November 6, 1985.
b. Petition from residents of 2500 block of Morning-
side Drive re. allowing parking on one side of
street on Tuesdays. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated November 6, 1985.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN UR-
GENCY NATURE.
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.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
CONSENT HEARINGS
NONE
HEARINGS
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 8:30 P.M.
NONE
7. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
a. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Minutes of the October 22, 1985 meeting.
b. Request to authorize purchase of Bard Street prop-
erty. Memorandum from Parking Administrator Joan
Noon dated November 6, 1985.
8. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY.
a. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Minutes of the August 27, 1985 meeting.
2) Resolution of Parking Authority approving
change of indexing agent (Hermosa Beach Parking
Facilities Project - 1983 series). Memorandum
from Parking Administrator Joan Noon dated
November 1, 1985.
9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Change of dates for December City Council
meetings.
b. Quarterly report on Budget and CIP progress.
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.
10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL
a. Report from Council/School Sub -Committee.
b. Report from Councilmember Brutsch re. Santa
Monica Bay Pollution.
c. Discussion requested by Councilmember Brutsch
re. offshore oil drilling.
d. Request from Councilmember Brutsch re. or-
dinance to govern political literature.
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11. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Vacancies - Boards and Commissions
ADJOURNMENT
1) Civil Service Commission - one unexpired
term ending July 15, 1987.
b. Prospect Park Development Advisory Committee.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated November 4, 1985.
• MINUTES 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 MeCamant - accepted by Mayor Wood.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: To approve Consent Calendar items (a) through
TET -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.
(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 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
(e)
Cr)
(g)
(j)
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.
Claim forDamages: Shari Noyes, c/o Thorne Bowen, 12914
So. Doty Avenue #9, Hawthorne, 90250.
Action: To deny claim per City's insurance adjuster, R.
L. Kautz & Company.
City Treasurer's Report: September, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
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.
Monthly Revenue Report: Septembers 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 Cites Attorney services. Memorandum
from City Attorney James P. Lough. dated November 1,
1985.
Action: To authorize Mayor to sign contract.
Staff resort 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.
Re ort on develo ing a Council olic 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 -
Consultants. Memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated November
4, 1985.
munity
Develo.ment Block
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. le alit 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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Action: To receive and file.
Report on potential coastal access
the •ro•osed Chamber of Commerce roblems caused b
1,randum198 from City Attorneystival.
1985, James P. Lough dated Memo -
November
Jazz Fe
Action: To receive and file.
Re.uest for handica••ed •arkin•
stallat 60
Street. Memorandum from Public Works Director
Ani h dated October 30, 1985.
Anthony
Action: To authorize Mayor to sign
Resolution
8 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCI NO, 85
THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLU
NO. 80-4385 BY ADDING THERETO AN ADDITIONAL CURBSIDEON
PARKING STALL AND SPACE FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF DIS-
ABLED
F-
ABLED PERSONS, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 22511.7 AND 22511.8
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OF THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE, AS HEREIN SET FORTH"
directing staff come
up with a
determine whether thesehandicareview procedure topp
eda continual use, these spaces tobe rpeclaimedpbCet have
general public when the need expires. Y the
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
Staff re ort re. r
Pacific Coast Hi hwaht turn onl at Pier Avenue and
Direcor ostemorandum from Public Works
AnthonyY Antich dated November 5, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
Mom n Cioffi, second Mayor
AYES - Brutsch Wood
NOES - None ' Cioffi, Mayor Wood
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
A reement for Re lacement of Sanitar
Sewersosed motor hotel at 901 Aviation Blvd. Mem for
Public Works Director Anthony ro-
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Y Antich datedNovember
um from
985.
Action: To approve agreement for
sanitary sewers in conjunction the replacement of
development at the northeast corner ofh fe Aviationed
Boulevard and Aubrey Court,
to finance 1700 feet of sewerhreplacementty and tanddshere 50/
50 in the estimated construction costshare h
the City and the developer to of $124,555, both
be reimbursed for their
this agreement.
respective contributions and authorize Mayor to sign
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
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(x)
(y)
(z)
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi
NOES - None
ABSENT - Barks, DeBellis
ABSTAIN - Mayor Wood - possible conflict of interest
developer not known
Request of Chamber of Commerce to cover all the silver
osted meters from. December 1 through Januar 1-. also to
ing
Hermosa Avenue and Beach Drive on December 2 from 7 .m.
to .m. for Third Annual. Christmas Li htin 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
BEACH CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CON-
TRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
TIREMENT SYSTEM. For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RE -
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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 ARTICLE I SEC-
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 November 12, 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 dumping of alleged soapy -oily 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 Mornin -
side Drive re. allowing .arkin: on one side of
street on_Tue_sdays. 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. Boatri ht, 1211 - 21st
Street dated 11/8/85 re barricading of 19th Street.
Referred to item 1.n.
e. Letter from Marion C._Roers, 1230 - 20th Place
dated 11-11-85 re barricadin: of 19th Street.
Referred to item 1.n.
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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
PIER AVENUE WEST OF HERMOSA AVENUE.
Memorandum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
November 6, 1985.
ESTABLISHMENTS ON
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
Prosect Hei hts Zoning. Memorandum from Coun-
cilmen DeBellis and Barks.
b.
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
Re ort
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 Los 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.
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b. Prosopect Park Development Advisory Committee.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony '" w
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. Coastal Commission 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. Inde•endent 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 just learned 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.
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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 tohave 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 9:40 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, October 22, 1985 at
the hour of 7:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:35 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
Present - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
Absent - None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Gary Brutsch
ROLL CALL
Present - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
Absent - None
ACTIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION - 10-22-85
Mayor Wood announced that City Manager Gregory T. Meyer had been
granted a salary increase to approximately 10% above the highest
paid civil service city employee + 10% merit increase which re-
sulted in a 10% increase in salary.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: To approve Consent Calendar items (a) through
(p) with the exception of the following items which were
pulled for discussion but are listed in order for clari-
ty: (c) DeBellis, (e) Brutsch and (o) Mayor Wood.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on October 14, 1985.
Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Demands and Warrants: October 22, 1985.
Action: To approve Demands and Warrants Nos. 18357, and
18489 through 18590 inclusive noting voided warrants
18496 through 18499 and 18528.
(c) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Wood
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
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(d) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer -dated October 18, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(e) Building and Safety Department Monthly Activity Report:
September, 1985.
Action: To direct all departments to enhance their
monthly activity reports along the lines of .the Building
Department, provide numerical comparisons regarding the
budget, instruct the Police Department to include a syn-
opsis of Part I crimes each month, and receive and file
this report.
Motion Brutsch, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
(f) Community Resources Department Monthly Activity Report:
September, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(g) Fire Department Monthly Activity Report: September,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(h) General Services Department Monthly Activity Report: Sep-
tember, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(i) Planning Department Monthly Activity Report: September,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(j) Police Department Monthly tiv
Acity Report: September,
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Action: To receive and file.
(k) Public_ W_o_rkth
_s Department Monly tii
Acvty Report: Septem-
ber, -1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(1) City Treasurer's Report: August, 1985
Action: To receive and file.
(m) Revenue Report: August, 1985
Action: To receive and file.
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(n) Expenditure Reo
prt: August, 1985
Action: To receive and file.
(o) SCRTD Bus Pass Subsidy Agreement. Memorandum from Plan-
ning Director Michael Schubach dated October 16, 1985.
Action: Approve agreement with SCRTD for the City to
administer a bus pass subsidy program for the elderly,
handicapped, college/vocational and high school students,
and allocate $1,836 in Proposition A Funds for the City
to administer the program.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Wood
(p) Request for Closed Session 11/12/85. Memorandum from
City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated October 16, 1985.
Action: To calendar a Closed Session for November 12,
1985 at 6:30 p.m.
2. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 85-815 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH AMENDING SECTIONS 2081 401(A)1 501(A)t 551(A),
701, 802, 804 AND 901 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AS THEY
PERTAIN TO HEIGHT LIMITATIONS AND SIDE AND REAR SETBACKS
AND ADDING SECTION 807 PERTAINING TO LANDSCAPING. For
waiver of further reading and adoption.
Action: To waive further reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 85-815 noting that Councilman Brutsch has reviewed
the minutes of the previous meeting and is qualified to
vote on this issue.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
(b) A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CON-
TRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH. Memorandum from Personnel Ad-
ministrator Robert Blackwood dated October 16, 1985.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 85-4880 entitled "
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CON-
TRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH."
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
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(c) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA 4,,
AN AMF hMINT T6 0
TRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RE-
TIREMENT SYSTEM. For waiver of full reading and
introduction.
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Action: To waive full reading and introduce 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 - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
Letter from Etta Simpson, 651 - 25th Street, dated
October 19, 1985 to California Coastal Commission - re-
ferred to agenda item 5.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN
UR-
GENCY NATURE.
Betty Evans, 1769. Valley Park. Avenue re large trucks
using Valley Park Avenue for entry into Hermosa Valley
School - Mayor Wood stated he would communicate this con-
cern to the Hermosa Beach School District.
Action: To direct staff to discuss a traffic plan for
the construction vehicles at Hermosa Valley School with
the contractor requiring that Valley Drive be the major
street used for the entrance and exit for that property,
Valley Park Avenue to be posted with the maximum gross
weight limit and that weight limit be enforced by the
Police Department.
Motion Barks, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Hugo Ugolini, Il Boccaccio, 39 Pier Avenue re the danger
caused by skateboarding and rollerskating on the side-
walks on Pier Avenue - City Attorney Lough to be back to
Council with a report re eliminating skates and skate-
boards on public sidewalks and Police Chief Beeson back
with an incident report on November 12.
Ed Janik, 63 - 18th Street - complaint regarding vehicles
making illegal right turn from Pier Avenue to Pacific
Coast Highway from the middle lane on red - right turn on
red from right lane only - problem to be directed to the
Public Works Department.
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
5. REPORT RE. VALLEY SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT, COASTAL PERMIT PRO-
CESS, ETC. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated October 18, 1985.
Action: To have staff communicate to the School District
in writing the following:
(a) That the City regretfully declines to certify the
project as. is.
(b) The City suggests they submit an application to the
Planning Commission to show cause for a waiver is
appropriate.
(c) The City requests that the School District exhaust
all administrative remedies prior to requesting an
exemption from zoning.
(d) To indicate that the City Council City/School Sub-
committee would be willing to meet with the School
District Subcommittee to lay out the administrative
alternatives that can be done within the City.
(e) To indicate that the City Council would be agreeable
to meet in joint session with the School District.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
6. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
Consent Calendar items (c) DeBellis, (e) Brutsch and (o)
Mayor Wood were discussed at this time but are listed in
order on the Consent Calendar for clarity.
CONSENT HEARINGS
NONE
HEARINGS
7. PROPOSED EMERGENCY ORDINANCE REINSTATING A MORATORIUM ON
THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONDOMINIUMS, STOCK COOPERATIVES AND
COMMUNITY APARTMENTS WITHIN THE R-1. ZONE. Memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated October 9,
1985; also memorandum from Councilmember Gary Brutsch
dated October 7, 1985 requesting consideration of
moratorium on condominium development in the R-2 and R-3
zones.
The continued Hearing was opened. No one coming
forward,.. the Hearing was closed.
Proposed Action: To consider.a moratorium on condominium
development in the R-2 and R-3 zones and instruct the
City Attorney to draft such an ordinance.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
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AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi
NOES - Barks, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
Motion fails
Action: To waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No.
85-817 entitled "AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUN-
CIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISH-
ING A MORATORIUM ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONDOMINIUMS,
STOCK COOPERATIVES AND COMMUNITY APARTMENTS WITHIN THE R-
1 ZONE."
Motion Barks, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 8:30 P.M.
8. PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE REVISIONS. Memorandum from
Building and Safety Director William Grove dated October
14, 1985.
The Public Hearing was opened. No one coming forward,
the Public Hearing was closed.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation for Pro -
cedural Revisions as follows:
1. Procedural Revisions - To concur with the B.Z.A.
recommendation except #3 which proposes changing
reference to "Planning Commission" to read "Board of
Zoning Adjustments." Since the Planning Commission is
now handling former B.Z.A. matters, the allusions to the
Planning Commission should remain.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Further Action: To approve the staff recommendation for
Murals as follows:
2. Murals - To concur with the B.Z.A. recommendation to
revise wording to Section 28A-3 (35) to read: "Mural is
a pictorial representation not specifically identifying
goods or services offered by the business on the prem-
ises. Change wording for Section 28A-3 (5) defining sign
(currently: "Sign is any medium, including its structure
and component parts, which is used or intended to be used
to attract attention to the subject matter for iden-
tification purposes other than paint on the surface of a
building." to: "Sign is any medium including representa-
tional art with its structure and component parts which
is intended to be used to attract attention to goods and/
or services offered by the business on the premises."
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
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Further Action: To approve the staff recommendation for
Temporary Signing as follows:
3. Temporary Signing
1. Allow temporary signs for a maximum of 90 days
in thirty day increments (each sign).
2. Set allowable area of temporary signs at 40% of
the normally allowable sign area with a minimum
of 20 square feet.
3. Maintain present system of requiring advance
City approval for temporary signs.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Proposed Amendment to Motion: To allow temporary signs
for a maximum of 60 days in thirty day increments (each
sign).
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, DeBellis
NOES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis
Motion fails
Proposed Action: To approve the Council Committee
Recommendation for:
4. Consideration of Elimination of Re•uirement for E
isting Sign to Meet Current Requirements.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
Substitute Motion: To approve the staff recommendation
for:
4. Consideration of Elimination of Requirement for
which is
to maintain present requirements as adequate.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
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AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Vote on Substitute Motion
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Brutsch, Mayor Wood
Further Action: To approve the Staff Recommendation for:
5. Revision of Method for Determining Allowable Area as
follows: To concur with B.Z.A. Recommendation as
follows with the exception to raise percentage to
100%. Retain existing method of computing sign area
except that businesses such as gas stations and car
lots which operate mainly outside of a building,
add: "when a building frontage is less than 75% of
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the lot frontage, 75% of the lot may be used to
determine allowable area."
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Further Action: To refer back to the Planning Commission
Sections 28A -11(d), 28A -12(d)1 and 28A -13(d)1 with the
idea of increasing the allowable signage allowable in the
various commercial zones.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Further Action: To approve the Staff/B.Z.A. Recommenda-
tion for Eliminate Administrative Approval of Signs Sec-
tion as follows:
6. Eliminate Administrative A�_proval of Sins Section -
Since all signs are currently initially reviewed by
the Building Department and only assigned elsewhere
in case of variance request, the section is moot.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES — None
Further Action: To approve the Staff Recommendation for
Define and Clarify "Roof Sign" and "Projecting Sign" as
follows:
7. Define and Clarify "Roof Sign" and "Projecting Sign
- To concur with the B.Z.A. Recommendation to retain
current roof sign definition and define wall sign
and roof sign as follows:
Wall sign: Section 28A-3(5): "Wall sign is any
sign attached to or erected against the wall of a
building or structure, with the exposed face of the
sign in a plane parallel to the plane of said wall.
In no case shall said sign extend above the wall to
which it is attached.
Projecting sign: Section 28A-3(45): "Projecting
sign is a sign, other than a wall sign, which proj-
ects from and is supported by a wall of a building
structure. In no case shall said sign extend above
the wall to which it is attached."
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
No item 8.
Further Action: To approve the Staff Recommendation" for!
Specifically List Prohibited Signs in Section Governing
Each Zone as follows:
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9. Specifically List Prohibited Signs in Section
Governing Each Zone - To approve the Staff
Recommendation concurring with the BZA Recommenda-
tion that staff prepare a listing after the revision
process is complete.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
The Subjects Remaining for Consideration were referred to
the Planning Commission for consideration per the staff
recommendation.
Final Action: To instruct staff to prepare an Ordinance
based on the changes made, with City Attorney to review
this ordinance, to be back to Council on November 12.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
A recess was called at 9:10 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 9:25 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach adjourned temporarily at the hour of 9:25 P.M. to a meeting
of the Hermosa Beach Vehicle Parking District Commission.
9. 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 9:35 P.M.
10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
11.
Emergent Moratorium - R-1 Zone - Item 7
Action: To set the matter of the Emergency Moratorium
on Condominiums, etc. in the R-1 zone for a Public
Hearing before the City Council on November 26, 1985.
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Wood
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a.
Report from Councilmember Gar Brutsch re. SCRTD
bus route elimination. Memorandum from Councilmem-
ber Gary L. Brutsch dated October 7, 1985.
Councilman Brutsch stated he testified before the
Southern California Rapid Transit Board regarding
the proposed cut in route 438 which runs from Hermo-
sa Beach downtown. He was assured there would be
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more hearings on this matter and he hopes Hermosa
Beach will be able to maintain this bus',route.
City Manager Meyer advised that he believes that RTD
is tabling the matter until January pending the out-
come of Federal legislation.
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Councilman Brutsch thanked those who wrote letters
to the Board and also those who attended the hearing
and testified.
12. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
Peppertree Apartments - Barks - Noted his disagreement
with Roger Creighton's position as stated in his letter
to the Editor of the DAILY BREEZE.
Child Abuse Task Force -.Cioffi - Advised there would be
a forum at Redondo Beach Union High School Thursday eve-
ning, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at which
time members of the LAPD Task Force will be present as
will the Director of Social Services, a Deputy District
Attorney and an expert on child abuse.
Town Hall Meeting held by Congressman Levine - Cioffi -
Coungressman Levine will hold a Town Hall meeting in Her-
mosa Beach on Saturday, November 2 at 11:30 and is look-
ing for input and comments from the community.
Preschools in Hermosa Beach - Brutsch - Is our Police
Department going to take up where the Sheriff's Depart-
ment Task Force left off to fill the needs of the com-
munity regarding preschools? Police Chief Beeson stated
that the Police Department would respond to complaints
that are within their purview.
Oil Drilling Revenues - DeBellis
Proposed Action: To reaffirm the Council's position con-
sistent with the Ordinance that was passed by the people
in November that all revenue received as a result of oil
(from the City Yard site) be earmarked for the acquisi-
tion and/or development and/or maintenance of open space.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
Withdrawn by the maker of the motion with the concurrence
of the second.
Action: To ask the City Attorney to report back to Coun-
cil on the People's Ordinance regarding oil re where the
monies are earmarked to go.
Motion Cioffi, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
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Service Commission Vacancy - DeBellis - Asked that
'Council appoint Joe Cascio to fill this Commission
vacancy.
Action: To agendize the vacancy on the Civil Service
Commission for the meeting of November 12.
Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Wood
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Meeting with School District re Prospect Heights -
DeBellis - Will have a report on the City/School Sub-
committee meeting re Prospect Heights at the November 12
City Council meeting.
Downtown Area Study/General Plan -.Wood - City Manager
Meyer stated that this was a preliminary study which has
gone back to the Planning Commission for further study
and a recommendation back to Council.
Parking on Pier Avenue in the Downtown Area - Wood -
Mayor Wood suggested the elimination of parking between
Hermosa Avenue and Beach Drive on a special occasion ba-
sis. This would possibly allow street vendors (with spe-
cial licenses), and closing of Hermosa Avenue in that
area to vehicular traffic. Council asked that this be
agendized for the November 26 Council meeting and sugges-
ted a meeting with the downtown merchants and the Chamber
of Commerce.
Noise on Pier Avenue in the Downtown Area - DeBellis -
Councilman DeBellis advised Council of a recent noise
problem he encountered on Pier Avenue after dining in
the downtown area. He attempted to locate the Police
foot patrol to no avail. He would like to see the noise
ordinance enforced. This will be discussed with the
Police/Fire Subcommittee.
Volleyball Match with. Redondo Beach - Barks - Councilman
Barks advised that Hermosa Beach won the challenge match
with Redondo Beach, however, only two Hermosa Beach play-
ers were on the winning team. Redondo Beach gave Hermosa
four of their players.
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach adjourned on Tuesday, October 22, 1985.at the hour of 10:25
P.M. in memory of Alana Mastrian's Father, Patrick, who passed
away on October 20, to a Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday,
November 12 at 7:30 P.M., preceded by a Closed Executive Session
at 6:30 P.M.
eputy City Clerk
Minutes 10-22-85