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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, October 22, 1985 - Council Chambers, City Hall
Closed Session - 6:30 p.m.
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
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 dis-
cussion 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 Council
held on October 14, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Demands and Warrants: October 22, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrants
Nos. through inclusive.
(c) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(d) Citj Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated October 18, 1985.
Recommended Action:
To receive and file.
(e) Building and Safety Department Monthly Activity Report:
September, 1985.
Recommended Action:•
To receive and file.
(f) Community Resources Department Monthly Activity _ eport:
September, 1985.
Recommended Action:
To receive and file.
(g) Fire De•artment Monthl
19:5.
Activity Resort: September,
Recommended Action: To
receive and file.
(h) General Services Department Monthly Activity Report: Sep-
tember, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(i) Planning Department Monthly Activity Report: September,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(j) Police De•artment Monthl
19:5.
Recommended Action:
Activit Resort: September,
To receive and file.
(k) Public Works Department Monthly Activity Report: Septem-
ber, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(1) City Treasurer's Report: August, 1985,
Recommended Action: To
receive and file.
(m) Revenue Report: August, 1985
Recommended Action: To receive
and file.
(n) Expenditure Report: August, 1985
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(o) SCRTD Bus Pass Subsidy Agreement. Memoran
ping Director Michael Schubach dated Octob
Recommended Action: Approve agreement wit
allocate Prop A Funds for City to administ
(p) Re•uest for Closed Session 11/12/85. Memo
City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated Octobe
um from Plan -
r 16, 1985.
SCRTD and
r the program.
andum from
16,1985.
Recommended 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 208, 401(A), 501(A), 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.
(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.
(c) 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 full reading and.
introduction.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN UR-
GENCY NATURE.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
5. REPORT RE. VALLEY SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT, COASTAL PERMIT PRO-
CESS, ETC. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated October 18, 1985.
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
CONSENT HEARINGS
NONE
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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.
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.
9. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
a. Consent Calendar
1) Minutes of the September 24, 1985 meeting.
2) Amendment to the agreement between Kenneth J.
Handman, Inc., DBA Olympic Parking, and the City
of Hermosa Beach. Memorandum from Parking Ad-
ministrator Joan Noon dated October 9, 1985.
b. Other matters.
10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Report from Councilmember Gary Brutsch re. SCRTD
bus route eliminations.
12. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
October 17, 1985
Honorable Mayor and members of the
Hermosa Beach City Council City Council Meeting
of October 22, 1985
ACTIVITY REPORT
o Time was spent in further work drafting the Vasek Polak BMW
Development Agreement.
o Finalizing of our new Health/Dental plans was accomplished
and we avoided having increased costs.
o We prepared for upcoming depositions/litigation re Gotanda
and Commodore.
o Additional work effort involved the upcoming Quarterly
Budget Review, Valley School/Coastal Plan, preparation for
the upcoming Department Head/City Manager Retreat.
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Gre:ory T.lMeyer
Cit, Manager
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3c: Executive Staff
October 16, 1985
Honorable Mayor and Members City Council Meeting
of the City Council of October 22, 1985
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Responsible Agent
November 12, 1985
Consent Calendar
City Treasurer's Report, September City Treasurer
Revenue Report, September, 1985 Finance Administrator
Expenditure Report, September, 1985 Finance Administrator
Request to assign agreement: Beach
Cities Towing Police Chief/City Mgr.
Monthly Investment Report City Treasurer
Staff report re. possible barricade
on 19th Street at Harper Public Works Director
Revised contract for City Attorney
Services City Attorney
Status report re. downtown sidewalk
cleaning Public Works Director
Ordinances & Resolutions
Ordinance modifying procedures re.
appropriate recognition to outgoing
officials, distinguished citizens,
etc. Assistant City Manager
Ordinance revising number of required Building Director/
parking spaces for commercial uses. Planning Director
Ordinance establishing an encroach-
ment permit policy Public Works Director
Resolution establishing rules and
regulations governing issuance of
in lieu parking spaces
Building Director/
Planning Director
Ordinance re. roof materials: New
development Fire Chief
Hearing
Proposed Development Agreement:
BMW Dealership
Parking Authority Meeting
Minutes of 8/27/85
Resolution of the Parking Authority
approving change of indexing agent
in connection with $6,400,00 float-
ing rate monthly demand certificates
of participation (Hermosa Beach Park-
ing Facilities Project - 1983 series)
City Manager Items
Quarterly Report on Budget and
CIP Progress
November 26� 1985
Consent Calendar
Monthly Activity Reports
Fire Sprinkler Ordinance
Award of Bid - Liability, Property
and Automobile Insurance
City Treasurer's Report
Revenue Report - October
Expenditure Report - October
Municipal Matters
Analysis of Refuse Franchise -
Extending or Call for Bids
December 10, 1985
Consent Calendar
Monthly Investment Report,
Municipal Matters
Ordinance revising development den-
sity in R-1, R-2 & R-3 zones
City Mgr./City Attorney
Parking Administrator
Parking Administrator
Finance Admin./Asst. City
Mgr./Public Works Dir.
Executive Staff
Fire Chief
Asst. City Manager
City Treasurer
Finance Administrator
Finance Administrator
Building Director
City Treasurer
Planning Director
Additional staff report re. sale of
surplus land at southeast corner of
27th Street and Manhattan Avenue
Hearing
Ordinance re. Oil Business
License
December 23, 1985
Monthly Activity Reports
Staff report on regulating sale of
packaged liquor
January 14, 1986
Consent Calendar
Audit of Public Works Functions
Municipal Matters
Selection of City Yard Oil Driller
Building Director
City Attorney
Executive Staff
Planning Director
Public Works Director
City Manager
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AGENDA ITEMS REFERRED TO VARIOUS
Referred 7/9/85
Request of Citizen John Hales for
consideration of changing City
letterhead from logo to City Seal
Establishment of red zone along east
curb of PCH between 24th St. and
Artesia Blvd.
Referred 7/23/85
VPD Commission referred issue of
unique musician parking problems
VPD Commission referred raising of
validation fees and reserved parking
spaces for merchants
Referred 8/13/85
Development agreement for Vasek
Polak (committee to be part of
discussions)
COMMITTEES
Business Relations
Sub -Committee
Police/Fire Sub -Committee
Business Relations
Sub -Committee
Business Relations
Sub -Committee
Business Relations
Sub -Committee
Referred 9/10/85
Request for Restricted parking zone
north side of Aviation between
Corona Avenue & Ocean Drive
Referred 9/24/85
Enforcement of truck load limits &
ticketing of residents unloading
their cars
Business Relations
Sub -Committee
Police/Fire Sub -Committee
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 Mtan-
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 De artment Monthly Activity Report:
September, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(g) Fire Department September,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(h) General Services Department Monthl1 Activity Report: Sep-
tember, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(i) Planning Department Monthl r Activity Report: September,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(j) Police Department Monthljr Activity Report: September,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(k) Public Works Department Monthly Activity 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 Report: August, 1985
Action: To receive and file.
(o) SCRTD B "
Bus Pass Sbad
u sy 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 208 401 A 501(AY, 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.
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
For
(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
$ ,1 =0
TRACT BETWEEN'THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE BOARD
A
M
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OF
ADMINISTRATION OF
TIREMENT SYSTEM. For waiver of full reading and
introduction.
THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RE -
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, I1 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 Co)
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
Motion Mayor Wood,
second Brutsch
Re.uirements
Substitute Motion: To approve the staff recommendation
for:
4. Consideration of Elimination of Reeuirement for
Existing Sign to Meet Current Requirement. which is
to maintain present requirements as adequate.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
Vote to Make Substitute Motion the Main Motion
AYES Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis,
NOES - None
Mayor Wood
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.pwproval of Sims 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
Emergenc 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
11.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Report from Councilmember Gary 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.
Councilman Brutsch thanked those who wrote letters
to the Board and also those whoattended 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 Con ressman 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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Civil 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 Pros•ec
DeBellis - Will have a report on the City/School Sub-
committee meeting re Prospect Heights at the November 12
City Council meeting.
t Hei•hts -
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.
Minutes 10-22-85
MINUTES OF -THE ,REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL -of the City of,..
Hermosa Beach3.California, held on Tuesday
the hour of 7f30 P.M
CLOSED SESSION-.- 6:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION ROLL CALL
Present Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
Absent None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -
ROLL- CALL
Present, - Barks,:. Brutsch,
Absent None
ACTIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION
WOOD ANNOUNCED THE COUNCIL HAD GRANTED THE CITY MANAGER A SALARY
INCREASE APPROXIMATING 107E ABOVE THE HIGHEST PAID CIVIL SERVICE
EMPLOYEE IN THE CITY+MERIT REVIEWS ON A +10%-10% BASIS.:
October 22, 1985 -at
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 inorder for clari-
ty: ITEMS C, E, 0. P.
(a) '. Approval of Minutes: Regular
held on October 147 1985.
Action: To approve minutes.
) Demands and Warrants October 22, 1985.<
Action: To approve Demands and Warrants Nos. 18357,
18489 through 18590 inclusive noting voided warrants
18496 through 18499 and ,18528.
(c) =`Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Action: To receive and file.
meeting of the City Council'
a
d
DEB - QUESTIONED WHAT WAS HAPPENING WITH SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS
LISTED AT END OF TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. DEB/WO - MOTION-
TO RECEIVE AND FILE. _ OK 5-0
(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: Tp receive and file.
DEB - COMMEN•TED THAT HE LIKED THE FORMAT AND TYPE OF INFORMATION
SUBMITTED' BY 'BILL GROVE IN HIS MONTHLY REPORTS AND SUGGESTED THAT
OTHER.DEPARTMENTS DO SOMETHING SIMILAR. BR/DEB - MOTION TO.
RECEIVE AND FILE. OK 5-0.
(f) Community Resources Department Monthly Activity Report:
September, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(g) Fire De•artment Monthl Activit Re.ort: September,
19:5.
Action: To receive and file.
(h) General Services De•artment Monthl Activit Resort: Sep-
tember, 19:5.
Action: To receive and file.
(i) Plannin: De•artment Monthl Activit Resort: September,
19
5.
Action: To receive and file.
{j) Police Department Monthly Activity Report: September,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(k) Public Works Department
ber, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(1) City Treasurer's Report: August, 1985
Action: To receive and file.
Revenue Report: -August, 1985
Action: To receive and file.
Expenditure Report: August, 1985
Action: To receive and file.
Monthly
Activity
Report: Septem-
(o) SCRTD Bus Pass'Subsidx 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,
y��an,d allocate $1,836 in Proposition A Funds for the City
to administer the program.
PULLED BY WOOD. ASKED HOW MUCH PROGRAM ACTUALLY GOING TO COST; -
HOW MUCH OF A BENEFIT TO PEOPLE WHO ARE SUPPOSED TO BENEFIT.
DEB/BR - MOTION TO APPROVE. OK 4-1 (WO -NO).
(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.
1985 at 6:30 p.m.
ovember 12,
PULLED BY WOOD. WOULD LIKE TO SEE CLOSED SESSIONS CUT DOWN'TO NO
MORE THAN ONCE A MONTH, IF POSSIBLE. RECEIVE AND FILE. 5-0 •:
2.
(a)
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 85-815 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH AMENDING SECTIONS 208 401(A) 501(A) 551(A)
701, 02, :0 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.
TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 85-815. OK 5-0.
(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.
BR/DEB - MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION. OK 5-0.
(Q).
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 full reading and
introduction.
WO/? - MOTION TO WAIVE FULL READING AND INTRODUCE
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
'LETTER FROM ETTA SIMPSON RE. PERTAINING TO AGENDA ITEM 5.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN UR-
GENCY NATURE..
BETTY EVANS, 1769 ,VALLEY PARK AVE. COMPLAINT RE. HUGE TRUCKS
USING ENTRaY.,.TO,VALLEY SCHOOL FROM VALLEY PARK RATHER THAN VALLEY.
DRIVE._ HAS'ALREADY TALKED WITH MARILYN COREY AND GOTTEN NO
SATISFACTION. MOTION BA/BR - INSTRUCT STAFF TO DISCUSS A TRAFFIC -
PLAN FOR VALLEY SCHOOL AND HAVE VALLEY PARK POSTEDWITH GROSS
WEIGHT LIMIT SIGNS AND ASK POLICE DEPT. TO ENFORCE. OK 5-0
UGO UGOLINI 39 PIER AVENUE COMPLAINT RE. SKATERS AND SKATE-
BOARDERS TRAVELING 30- 0 MILES PER HOUR ON PIER AVENUE SIDEWALKS
ENDANGERING HIS CUSTOMERS. COUNCIL REQUESTED REPORT FROM POLICE
CHIEF NEXT MEETING* ALSO CITY ATTORNEY TO COME BACK WITH INFORMA-
TION ON ABILITY TO ELIMINATE SKATES AND SKATEBOARDS ON PUBLIC
SIDEWALKS.
ED JANIK COMPLAINT RE. PEOPLE MAKING ILLEGAL LEFT TURNS FROM PIER
-AVENUE INTO THE NEW HERMOSA PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
5., REPORT RE. VALLEY SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT, COASTAL PERMIT PRO-
CESS, .ETC. Memorandum from Planning Direc or Michael
Schubach dated October 18, 1985.
WO/? MOTION FOR STAFF TO COMMUNICATE TO THE DIST
THE ADMINISTRATIVE ALTERNATIVES AND TO REQUEST A M
TWO SUBCOMMITTEES. OK 5-0.
ICT IN WRITING
ETING OF THE
6. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
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 dary Brutsch
dated October 7, 1985 requesting consideration of
moratorium on condominium development in the R-2 and R-3
zones.
BR/CIO - MOTION TO ASK FOR SUPPORT FOR A MORATORIJM ON CONDOMINI-
UM DEVELOPMENT IN THE R-2 AND R-3 ZONES. CIO/BRLYES, WO/BA/DEB
NO. MOTION FAILS 2-3.
BA/BR - MOTION TO REINSTATE MORATORIUM FOR CONDOMINIUM DEVELOP-
MENT IN THE R-1 ZONE. OK 4-1 (WOOD -NO).
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 8:30 P.M.
8. PROPOSED SIGN. ORDINANCE REVISIONS. Memorandum from
Bi ,ilding and Safety Director William Grove dated October
14.7_105.
TAKING__ CHANGES ITEM BY ITEM:
WO/BR - ITEM 1, PROCEDURAL REVISIONS - MOTION FOR STAFF RECOMMEN-
DATION. OK 5-0.
WO/BR -'ITEM 2 MURALS - MOTION WO/BR BZA & STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
OK 5-0
ITEM 3 TEMPORARY SIGNING - FOLLOWING FAILED MOTION (2-3).TO
AMEND ALLOWABLE TIME LIMIT FROM 90 DAYS TO 60 DAYS WO/BA MADE A
MOTION TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION. OK 5-0
WO/BR ITEM 4 ELIMINATION OF REQUIREMENT FOR EXISTING SIGN TO
MEET CURRENT REQUIREMENTS - MOTION TO USE COUNCIL COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION. SUBSTITUTE MOTION DEB%CIO TO APPROVE STAFF
RECOMMENDATION. SUBSTITUTE MOTION BECAME MAIN MOTION 5-0. VOTE
ON MAIN MOTION 3-2 (WO/BR NO).
DEB/BR ITEM 5 REVISION OF METHOD FOR DETERMINING ALLOWABLE AREA
- MOTION TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION. OK 5-0.
WO/BR ITEM 67 ELIMINATE ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL OF SIGNS SECTION
- MOTION TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION. OK 5-0
WO/BR ITEM 7, DEFINE AND CLARIFY "ROOF SIGN", "WALL'SIGN" AND
"PROJECTING SIGN" - MOTION TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDTION. OK 5-
0.
NO ITEM 8 IN STAFF REPORT.
WO/BR ITEM 9 SPECIFICALLY LIST PROHIBITED SIGNS IN SECTION
COVERING EACH CONE - MOTION TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION. OK
5-0
SUBMIT REMAINING SUBJECTS TO PLANNING COMMISSION TO CONSIDERATION_.
PER STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
•
WO/BR -;MOTION DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE AND CITY ATTORNEY TO
REVIEW AN ORDINANCE REFLECTING THE ABOVE ACTIONS.-.. OK 5-0.
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 meet
ing of the Hermosa Beach Vehicle. Parking District Commission.
MEETING OF THE•HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT,
COMMISSION.
Consent Calendar
1
Minutes of the September 24, 1985_meeting.
Amendment to the agreement between Kenneth J.
Fiandman, Inc., DBA Olympic Parking, and the City
of Hermosa Beach. Memorandum from Parking Ad-
ministrator Joan Noon dated October 9, 1985,
CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED 5-0.
b. Other matters.
UGO UGOLINE 39 PIER AVENUE ASKED WHEN DISCUSSION WOULD BE HELD
ON VALET PARKING FOR CERTAIN BUSINESSES. WOOD EXPLAINED THAT MR.
HANDMAN HAS AGREED TO PREPARE A PROPOSAL TO BE REVIEWED BY TAHE
BUSINESS RELATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE. RECOMMENDATION BACK TO VPD
BOARD ON 11/12. BRUTSCH ALSO ASKED ABOUT TRASH COMPACTOR AND WAS
TOLD PROPOSAL WOULD BE FOR MEETING OF 11 12.
ADJOURNMENT OF VPD COMMISSION AT 9:37 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of. Hermosa
Reach reconvened at the hour of 9:37 P.M.
10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS — CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER. ANNOUNCED PUBLIC HEARING ON MORATORIUM R-1 CONDO
DEVELOPMENT WOULD BE FOR NOVEMBER 26.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Report from Councilmember Gary Brutsch re. SCRTD
bus route elimination. Memorandum from Councilmem-
ber Gary L. Brutsch dated October 7, 1985.
12. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
BARKS EXPLAINED HIS POSITION ON THE PEPPERTREE TENANT/LANDLORD
PROBLEM.
CIOFFI - CITY COUNCIL REQUESTED A REPORT FROM SHERIFF BLOCK ON
TASK FORCE FOR CHILD ABUSE. ALSO ANNOUNCED THERE WOULD BE FORUM
ON ABUSE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 AT 7:30 P.M. AT REDONDO UNION HIGH
SCHOOL. ALSO ANNOUNCED THE TOWN HALL MEETING THAT CONGRESSMAN
MEL LEVINE IS HOLDING AT CLARK COMMUNITY BUILDING 11 2 AT 11:30
A.M.
CIO/BR - MOTION ASKING FOR REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON PEOPLE'S
ORDINANCE RE. OIL - WHERE THE MONIES ARE SCHEDULED TO GO.
DEBELLIS ASKED THAT CIVIL SERVICE VACANCY BE AGENDIZED FOR NEXT
COUNCIL MEETING. OK 5-0
DEBELLIS STATED HE WOULD GIVE REPORT ON CITY/SCHOOL SUBCOMMITTEE
MEETING HELD RE. PROSPECT HEIGHTS AT 11/12 MEETING.
WOOD DISCUSSED SEVERAL IDEAS FOR IMPLEMENTING PORTIONS OF AN EAR-
LIER DOWNTOWN STUDY UPGRADING THE DOWNTOWN AREA. HE WOULD LIKE
TO TRY ELIMI ATION OF PARKING ON PIER AVENUE BETWEEN HERMOSA .
AVENUE AND BEAM DRIVE ON A SPECIAL OCCASION BASIS ALLOWING PEO-
PLE TO WALK IN THE STREET AND PERHAPS HAVING STREET VENDORS WITH
A SPECIAL cICENSE). COUNCILMEMBERS AGREED ANYTHING DONE DOWNTOWN
WOULD HAVE •TO BE AFTER MEETING WITH DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS AND THE -
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.. C.C. ASKED THAT A PROPOSAL BE AGENDIZED
FOR 2ND MEETING IN NOVEMBER.
DEBELLIS COMPLAINED ABOUT THE NOISE AND ROWDY CONDITIONS AT HEN-
NESSEY'S AND LIGHTHOUSE WHEN HE WAS DOWNTOWN ONE NIGHT SEVERAL
WEEKS.AGO. LOOKED FOR FOOT PATROL COULD NOT FIND. THINKS NOISE
ORDINANCE. SHOULD BE ENFORCED, ESPECIALLY SINCE ALL C.U.P.S CALL •
FOR NOISE CONTROL.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:25 P.M. IN MEMORY OF ALANA MASTRIAN'S
FATHER, PATRICK MASTRIAN.