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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/22/85"A problem is a chance for you to do your best." - Duke Ellington 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. a 6. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION. CONSENT HEARINGS NONE 4 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. •s TAL Gre:ory T.lMeyer Cit, Manager GTM/ld 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 ***************************************************************** 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 - 1 - Minutes 10-22-85 (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. 2 Minutes 10-22-85 (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 3 Minutes 10-22-85 (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 - i - 0 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. - 4 - - Minutes 10-22-85 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 - 5 - - Minutes 10-22-85 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 Minutes 10-22-85 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 7 Minutes 10-22-85 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: 8 Minutes 10-22-85 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 - 9 - Minutes 10-22-85 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 - 10 - Minutes 10-22-85 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.