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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, September 10, 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.
It is requested that anyone who wishes to speak on any scheduled
public hearing matter, please fill out a card (located in foyer)
and deposit in the box adjacent to the podium.
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
PRESENTATION:
PROCLAMATION:
Resolution of commendation, retiring employee
Gonzales - October, 1960 to September, 1985
"Constitution Week", September 17 - 23, 1985.
"Coastweek", September 21 - 28, 1985 and
"California Coastal Clean-up Day", Saturday,
September 21, 1985
1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters will be
acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority con-
sent of the City Council. There will be no separate 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.)
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(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on August 27, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Demands and Warrants: September 10, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrants
Nos. through
inclusive.
(c) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(d) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated September 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(e) Request for Closed Session 9/24/85. Memorandum from City
Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated August 20, 1985.
Recommended Action: To calendar a Closed Session for
September 24, 1985 at 6:30 p.m.
(f) Building and Safety Department Monthly Activity Report:
August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(g) Community Resources Department Monthly Activity Report:
August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(h) Fire Department Monthly Activity Report: August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(i) General Services Monthly Activity Report: August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(j) Planning Department Monthly Activity Report: August,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(k) Police Department Monthly Activity Report: August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(1) Public Works Department Monthly Activity Report: August,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(m) Claim for Damages: Virginia Morrill, 650 Midvale, Los
Angeles, represented by Harrison W. Sommer, Atty., 429
Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 520, Santa Monica, 90401, filed
June 8, 1935.
Recommended Action: To deny claim per recommendation of
City's insurance adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Co.
(n) Claim for Damages: David LeMontre, 1922 Morgan Lane,
Redondo Beach, CA, represented by Charles D. Sneathern, M
K & Associates, 1650 Pacific Coast Highway, #300, Redondo
Beach, 90277,
filed June 10, 1985. •
Recommended Action: To deny claim per recommendation of
City's insurance adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Co.
(o) Claim for Damages: Philip Cave, 721 - 8th Street, Hermo-
sa Beach, represented by Harold V. Sullivan, II, P.C.,
One Manchester Blvd., Suite 500, Inglewood, filed August
20, 1985.
Recommended Action: To deny claim per recommendation of
City's insurance adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Co.
(p) Monthly Investment Report: August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(q) Report re. SCRTD violation of LACTC service notification
policy. Letter from Lee Hudspeth, 3415 Manhattan Avenue,
dated August 27, 1985; memorandum from Planning Director
Michael Schubach dated September 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To oppose cutback in SCRTD services.
(r) Minor correction in "Herman" contract. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated September 4,
1985.
Recommended Action: To approve amendment to contract.
(s) Report of 10th Street and Hermosa Avenue traffic signal
warrant study. Memorandum from Public Works Director
Anthony Antich dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(t) Report on Gould Avenue striping. Memorandum from Public
Works Director Anthony Antich dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(u) Request to replace defunct Police administrative vehicle
with funds from its sale as surplus property. Memorandum
from Police Chief Frank Beeson dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(v) Status report re. Fire Hydrant deficiencies. Memorandum
from Acting Fire Chief Dennis McCamant dated September 4,
1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(w) Status report re. Child Abuse Coordinator Recruitment.
Memorandum from Personnel Administrator Robert Blackwood
dated September 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(x) Recommendation to approve an Out of State Citation Pro-
cessing Agreement with Vertical Management Systems.
Memorandum from General Services Director Joan Noon dated
August 29, 1985.
Recommended Action: To authorize City Manager to sign
agreement.
(y) Contract for construction of sanitary sewers - Target
Area I. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated September 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To reject bid(s) and authorize new
Call for Bids.
(z) Reimbursement of legal expenses re. June 11 special elec-
tion. Memorandum from City Attorney James P. Lough dated
September 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To bill developer for legal
services.
(aa) Report from Police/Fire Committee of City Council re.
revision of fees and charges. Memorandum from Police
Chief Frank Beeson dated September 4, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve revised fees and charges
per Police/Fire Committee of City Council.
(bb) Award of Bid - City Newsletter layout and printing.
Memorandum from Assistant City Manager Alana Mastrian
dated September 4, 1985.
Recommended Action: To award bid to Image
Communications.
(cc) Status report re. Proposed commercial development - movie
theatre & retail facilities at the Community Center site.
Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated Sep-
tember 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
2. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HER-
MOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. N.S.
2435, ESTABLISHING A NO STOPPING, STANDING OR PARK-
ING ZONE AS ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 19-27 OF THE HER-
MOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony Antich
dated September 3, 1985.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
a. Petition for restricted parking zone north side of
Aviation Blvd. between Corona Ave. and Ocean Drive,
submitted by W. D. Goddard, 1049 Aviation Blvd.,
dated August 28, 1985. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: Refer to Business Relations
Sub -Committee of City Council.
b. Letter from Richard Margrave dated August 27, 1985
requesting consideration of changing Valley Drive
between 2nd Street and Herondo to allow for two-way
traffic. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: Refer to Community Relations
Sub -Committee of City Council.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN UR-
GENCY NATURE.
CONSENT HEARINGS
NONE
HEARINGS
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 8:30 P.M.
5. APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
RE. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT RBD'S, 305 PIER AVENUE.
Steve Mizell, Appellant. Memorandum from Building and
Safety Director William Grove dated August 29, 1985.
6. APPEAL FROM DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION RE. CONDI-
TIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BEER AND WINE SALES AT 1100 STRAND.
Scott Ingell, Appellant. Memorandum from Planning Direc-
tor Michael Schubach dated September 5, 19.5.
7. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE RE. HEIGHT
LIMITATIONS. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated September 4, 1985.
8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE RE. PARKING
STANDARDS. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated August 3, 1985.
9. SOUTH SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT APPROVAL (34 -UNIT CON-
DOMINIUM AT 446 MONTEREY BOULEVARD.) Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated September 5,
1985.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
10. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Change of date 1st regular City Council meeting
in October, 1985. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated September 3, 1985.
12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Request by Assemblyman Gerald Felando for input
on Assembly Bill 2198 relating to disposition of
surplus school property.
b. Request of La Mesa City Council requesting sup-
port in asking the League of California Cities
to initiate a statewide ballot initiative for
relief of the joint -several liability rule
("deep pockets" judgments).
13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, August 27, 1985 at
the hour of 7:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:45 p.m.
Present - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
Absent - None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Brutsch
A moment of silence was observed in memory of "?aria DeBellis, a
long-time City resident and cousin of Councilman DeBellis.
ROLL CALL
Present - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
Absent - None
PROCLAMATION: "Seat Belts Work" Month, September, 1985.
RESULTS FROM CLOSED SESSION OF AUGUST 27, 1985.
Action: To authorize an additional $5,000 appropriation
for the City Clerk's legal fees in the June 11, 1935
election contest.
Motion Barks, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi
NOES - DeBellis, Mayor Wood
2. Action: To approve the following Teamster 911 contracts:
a. General Employees Bargaining Unit Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Hermosa Beach,
California and California Teamsters Local 911 -
September 1, 1985 - August 31, 1988.
b. Administrative Employees Bargaining Unit Memorandum
of Understanding between the City of Hermosa Beach,
California and California Teamsters Local 911 -
September 1, 1985 - August 31, 1988.
c. Supervisory Employees Bargaining Unit Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Hermosa Beach,
California and California Teamsters Local 911 -
Septernber 1, 1985 - August 31, 1988.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Hone
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: To approve consent calendar items (a) through
7S7-wiith the exception of the following items which were
pulled for separate discussion but are listed in order
for clarity, and noting "NO" votes as stated: (e) Wood,
(h) Brutsch, (m) DeBellis, "NO" by Brutsch on (i) and
abstention on (k) by Wood due to conflict of interest -
engineer of record.
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 August 13, 19F5.
Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Damands and Warrants: August 27, 1985.
Action: To approve Demands and Warrants Nos. 17868,
17991 and 17993 through 18121 inclusive noting voided.
warrants 17993, 17991E and 18040.
(c) Tentative Future Agenda items.
Action: To receive and file.
(d) Request for Closed Session 9/10/85. Memorandum from City
Manager. Gregory T. Meyer dated August 20, 1985.
Action: To calendar a Closed Session for September 10,
1;85 at 6:30 p.m.
(e) Status report re. June 11 election expenses. Memorandum
from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated August 22, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Final Action: To direct the City Attorney to investigate
the possibility of billing Greenwood & Langlois for the
City's legal expenses in the case of Escalante vs. City
Clerk Kathleen Reviczky, June 11, 1985 election.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Barks
(f) Status report on Ordinance regarding overnight parking on
street. Memorandum from General Services Director Joan
Noon dated August 20, 1985
Action: To receive and file.
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(g) New class specification for Accountant - Finance_ Depprt-
ment. Memorandum from Finance Administrator Viki Cope-
land dated August 16, 1985.
Action: To approve class specification.
(h) Legislative advocacy supporting AB -1461. Letter from
Rancho Palos Verdes City Manager Donald F. Guluzzy dated
August 5, 1985.
Action: To have the City Manager contact the Mayor'of
Rancho Palos Verdes to attempt to better understand the
scope of the work and the need for funds.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Barks
(i) Status report re. HMS Hermosa option to lease/purhase,
"Church property" hotel. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated August 21, 1985.
Action: To receive and file. (Bruitsch "NO")
(j) Transmitting Biennial Jail Inspection Report, California
Board of Corrections. Memorandum from Acting Police
Chief John Mebius dated August 21, 1985..
Action: To receive and file.
(k) Approval of Final Parcel Map #16310 for a 5 -unit con-
dominium project located at 650 - 11th Street.
Action: To approve final parcel map #16310 and adopt
Resolution No. 85-4865 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANT-
ING FINAL APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP #16310 FOR A THREE UNIT
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 650 - 11TH STREET, HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA." (Mayor Wood abstained due to con-
flict of interest - engineer of record.)
(1) Authorization to solicit for bids - trackless trolley.
Memorandum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
August 22, 1985.
Withdrawn.
(m) Selection of City Insurance Broker for 1985-1988. Memo-
randum from Assistant City Manager Alane Mastrian dated
August 21, 1985.
Action: To select Cal-Surance as the City's exclusive
Insurance Broker for a period of three years effective
September 1, 1985; further that City Council direct Cal-
Surance to secure Liability, Auto Physical Damage, Earth-
quake and Flood, and Property Insurance immediately.
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Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch., Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Barks
Final Action: To send a copy of this agenda item report
to the President of ICRMA so that he can better
understand our displeasure.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Barks
(n) City Treasurer's Report - June, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
-(o) Request for Cancellation. of Warrant. Memorandum from
City Treasurer Norma Goldbach dated August 15, 1985.
Action: To approve cancellation of warrant No. 017145.
(p) Revenue Report - June, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(q) •Expenditure Report - June, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(r) Award of Contract - Park Landscape Maintenance. Memoran-
dum from Public Works Director Anthony Antich dated Au-
gust 2, 1985.
Action: To approve staff recommendation as follows:
1. Authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Califor-
nia Landscape Maintenance, Inc. for the' provision of
park landscape maintenance. The contract period for
this work is October 1, 1985 to June 30, 1988.
2. Authorize a budget change so as to eliminate one
Maintenance I and one Maintenance II position from
the Public Works budget - Parks Division.
3. Direct that budget adjustments reflecting the change
from in-house to contract service be prepared and
processed.
(s) Revisions to fees and charges. Memorandum from Police
Chief Frank Beeson dated July 18, 1985.
Action: To refer to Police/Fire Subcommittee.
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2. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 85-810 - CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS
Action: To waive further reading of Ordinance No. 85-810
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AMENDING SECTION 17-28 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE WHICH REGULATES CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS, DELETING
SECTION 17-29 AND ADDING A FLEW SECTION 17-29 REGULATING
PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS."
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Final Action: To adopt Ordinance No. 85-810.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - Brutsch, DeBellis
(b) ' ORDINANCE NO. 85-812 - HARDSHIP CASE APPEAL FEE WAIVER
Action: To waive further reading of Ordinance No. 85-812
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA ADDING.A SECTION 2-2.26 "CITY
COUNCIL WAIVER OF APPEAL FEES" OF THE HERMOSA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE CITY COUNCIL TO WAIVE ANY
APPEAL FEES CHARGED BY THE CITY UPON A SHOWING OF DEMON-
STRATED HARDSHIP."
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Final Action: To adopt Ordinance No. 85-812.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - Brutsch, DeBellis
(c) RESOLUTION NO. 85-4866 - INTENT TO CIRCULATE RFP FOR OIL
OPERATOR
Withdrawn at the request of the City Attorney.
(d) RESOLUTION NO. 85-4867 - REQUEST FOR COUNTY AID TO CITIES
FUNDS
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 85-4867 entitled "A
RESOLUTIONI OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID
TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
RELATED ITEMS WITHIN THE SELECT STREET SYSTEM IN THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH WITHIN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES."
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES None
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3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
None
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN UR-
GENCY NATURE.
a. Parker Herriott, 224 - 24th Street - served four of
the five councilmen with papers notifying them of
his intent to recall - DeBellis declining to accept
while on the dais.
b. Betty Evans, 1769 Valley Park - re construction at
Valley School - large trucks on residential streets
and closing of ramp from school to Loma Drive.
Action: To send the problem of the heavy trucks
servicing the construction at Valley School travers-
ing residential streets and the possible closing of
coastal access by closing the ramp from the school
to Loma Drive to the City/School Subcommittee.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
c. Hal Spear, 50 - 10th Street - re black marks on new
Strand sidewalk - will be investigated.
CONSENT HEARINGS
NONE
HEARINGS
5. REPORT RE. ALLOWING LIMITED PARKING HOURS - NORTH SIDE OF
27TH STREET. Memorandum from Public Works Director
Anthony Antich dated August 22, 1985.
The hearing was opened. No one coming forward, the
hearing was closed.
Action: To approve staff recommendation that parking not
be allowed along the north curbs of 27th Street between
Manhattan Avenue and Morningside.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Proposed Action: To try this plan on an experimental
basis with staff reporting back as to results within six
months.
Motion DeBellis, second Barks
AYES - Barks, DeBellis
NOES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
Motion fails
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
NONE
6. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
Consent Calendar items (e) Wood, (h) Brutsch and (m)
DeBellis were discussed at this time but are listed in
order on the Consent Calendar for clarity.
The regular meeting of the City Council temporarily adjourned to
a meeting of the Hermosa Beach Parking Authority at the hour of
8:44 P.M. on a motion by Mayor Wood, seconded by Brutsch.
7. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY.
The regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at the hour of
8:56 P.M.
8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Prospect Heights Surplus School Pro erty. Memo-
randum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated
August 20, 1985.
City Manager Meyer presented the staff report.
Coming forward to speak was Ruth Brand, 1231 -
First Street who asked the Council not to
approve the staff recommendation.
Proposed Action: To receive and file.
Motion Barks, second Wood
Substitute Motion: To refer this matter to the
City/School Subcommittee.
Motion Cioffi, second DeBellis
Action: To make the substitute motion
the main motion.
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Barks
Vote on Substitute Motion:
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Barks
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9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Consideration of revising condominium regula-
tions. Oral report by Councilmember Gary L.
Brutsch. Memorandum from Michael Schuback,
Planning Director, dated August 22, 1985.
Supplemental information - letters from Etta
Simpson, 651 - 25th Street, dated August 22,
1985 and Betty Evans, 1769 Valley Park Avenue,
dated August 22, 1985.
An oral report was presented by Councilman •
Brutsch.
Action: To adopt Emergency Ordinance No. 85-813
entitled "AN'EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A
MORATORIUM ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONDOMINIUMS,
STOCK COOPERATIVES AND COMMUNITY APARTMENTS
WITHIN THE R-1 ZONE."
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
Final Action: To send a Resolution of Intention
to the Planning Commission to study the con-
dominium ordinance.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
b. Designating Voting Delegate and Alternate to
League of California Cities Conference, October.
19 5. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated August 22, 1985.
Action: To appoint Mayor Wood as the delegate
and Councilman Barks as the alternate to the
League of California Cities Conference to be
held in San Francisco in October 1985.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor
Wood
NOES - None
10. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Vacancies - Boards and Commissions
1) Planning Commission - One 4 -year term ending
June 30, 1989.
Nominations were:
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Barks - Pierce
Cioffi - Pierce
DeBellis - Pierce
Brutsch - Pierce
Mayor Wood - Moore
Vote
was as follows:
Barks - Pierce
Cioffi - Pierce
DeBellis - Pierce
Brutsch - Pierce
Mayor Wood - Moore
Jim Pierce was appointed to fill the four-
year term on the Planning Commission, term
ending June 30, 1989.
2) Community Resources Commission - Two 2 -year
terms ending June 30, 1987; three 4 -year
terms ending June 30, 1989.
Barks - Moore
Cioffi - Moore
DeBellis - Moore
Brutsch - Moore
Mayor Wood -Moore
Barks - Nyman
Cioffi - Nyman
DeBellis -Nyman
Brutsch - Nyman
Mayor Wood - Martell
Nominations for 4 -year terms were as follows:
Barks - Moore
Cioffi - Reznichek
Defiellis - Reviczky
Brutsch - Moore
Mayor Wood - Reznichek
Vote was as follows:
Barks - Reznichek
Cioffi - Reznichek
DeBellis - Reznichek
Brutsch - Reznichek
Mayor Wood-Reznichek
Barks - Reviczky
Cioffi - Reviczky
DeBellis-Reviczky
Brutsch -Reviczky
Mayor Wood -Martell
The following were appointed to 4 -year terms
on the Community Resources Commission for
terms ending June 30, 1989:
Carl Moore
Richard Reznichek
Julius (JR) Reviczky
Nominations for two-year terms were:
Vote:
Barks - Nyman
Cioffi - Nyman
DeBellis - Nyman
Brutsch - Nyman
Mayor Wood - Nyman
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Barks - Martell
Cioffi - Martell
DeBellis - Martell
Brutsch - Ripple
Mayor Wood - Martell
Vote:
Barks - Ripple
Cioffi - Martell
DeBellis - Martell
Brutsch - Martell
Mayor Wood - Martell
The following were appointed to 2 -year terms.
on the Community Resources Commission terms
ending June 30, 1987: •
Michael Martell
Thomas Nyman
b. Utilit User Tax - DeBellis - Asked for update - was
told that the City has been in touch with each of
the utilities involved and that the exemption forms
would be available soon.
c. Automobiles Encroaching on Sidewalk - Barks
Action: To have the Planning Commission study
requiring new construction, to have additional set-
backs up to 20 feet - to keep cars from encroach-
ing on sidewalks and also the use of roll -up garage
doors.
Motion Barks, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
d. War Memorial - Mayor Wood - Mayor Wood laid a wreath
at the War Memorial in Hawthorne in honor of Hermosa
Beach's Vietnam war dead and presented the VFW with
a proclamation to be carried with the Memorial as it
tours the country.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, ad-
journed at the hour of 9:02 P.M. in memory of Marie DeBellis, a
long-time resident of Hermosa Beach who passed away recently, to
a Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 10, 1985 at
the hour of 7:30 P.M., preceded by a Closed Executive Session at
6:30 P.M.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach, Ca ifornia, held on Tuesday," September 10, 1985 at
the hour, of 7:34 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION 6:30 P.M.
Present Barks, Brutsch, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
Absent - Cioffi
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Clerk Kathleen Reviczky
ROLL CALL
Present - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
Absent - None
PRESENTATION: Pedestrian Safety Citation Plaque presented to the
City of Hermosa Beach by Edward "Bud" Milton,
District Manager of the Southern California Auto --
mobile Association
PROCLAMATION:
RESULTS
Resolution of commendation, retiring employee Luis
Gonzales - October, 1960 to September, 1985
"Constitution Week", September 17 23, 1985.
"Coastweek", September 21 - 28, 1985 and
"California Coastal Clean-up Day", Saturday,
September 21, 1985
FROM\CLOSED SESSION
The foliowing`•tactions were taken by the City Council regarding
the case of Es alante vs. City of Hermosa Beach (Special Election
held June 11, 19''85) noting the absence of Councilman Cioffi:
Passed a'i\esolution whereby Council agreed that the
brief filed by the City Attorney had Council authoriza-
tion. (Barks NO, Cioffi absent)
The Council validated the $8,600 expenditure to date by
the City Attorney in the subject case as an additional
amount above hid normal monthly stipend. (Barks NO,
Cioffi absent) \
Authorized an addi\ional $5,000 in potential fees to al-
low the City Attorney to allow him to continue to answer
questions if so 'addrssed by the Judge. Council directed
the City Attorney to main neutral in this matter,not to
be aggressive but don't refuse to answer questionsof the
Judge, continue to parti'cipate, continue to look out for
the City's best interests., but to not place himself in a
position of advocacy on behalf of the hotel proponents at
the expense of the City Clerk or the negatives. (Barks
NO, Cioffi absent)
4. The expenditure for the Ci y Clerk's attorney having
reached $18,000, Council enhanced this authorization to
$25,000. (Barks NO, C ffi absent)
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Action: To approve the Consent Calendar items (a)
(cc) with the exception of the following items which were
pulled for separate discussion but are listed in order
for clarity: (q) Brutsch, (s) Barks, (y) Brutsch, and
(z) Brutsch.
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 August 27, 1985.
Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Demands and Warrants: September 10, 1985.
Action: To approve Demands and Warrants Nos. 17992 and
18123 through 18201 inclusive noting voided Warrants
18123, 18124 and 18151.
(c) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Action: To receive and file.
(d) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated September 5, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(e) Request for Closed Session 9/24/85. Memorandum from City
Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated August 20, 1985.
Action: To calendar a Closed Session for September 24,
TW -it at 6:30 p.m.
(f) Building and Safety Department Monthly Activity Report:
August, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(g) Community Resources Department Monthly Activity Report:
August, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(h) Fire Department Monthly Activity Report: August, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(i) General Services Monthly Activity Report: August, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(j) Planning Department Monthly Activity Report: August,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(k) Police Department Monthly Activity Report: August, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(1) Public Works De•artment Monthl Activit Resort: August,
19:5.
Action: To receive and file.
(m) Claim for Damages: Virginia Morrill, 650 Midvale, Los
Angeles, represented by Harrison W. Sommer, Atty., 429
Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 520, Santa Monica, 90401, filed
June 8, 1985.
Action: To deny claim per recommendation of City's in-
surance adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Co.
(n) Claim for Damages: David LeMontre, 1922 Morgan Lane,
Redondo Beach, CA, represented by Charles D. Sneathern, M
K & Associates, 1650 Pacific Coast Highway, #300, Redondo
Beach, 90277, filed June 10, 1985.
Action: To deny claim per recommendation of City's in
surance adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Co.
(o) Claim for Damages: Philip Cave, 721 - 8th Street, Hermo-
sa Beach, represented by Harold V. Sullivan, II, P.C.,
One Manchester Blvd., Suite 500, Inglewood, filed August
20, 1985.
Action: To deny claim per recommendation of City's in-
surance adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Co.
(p) Monthly Investment Report: August, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(q) Re ort re. SCRTD violation of LACTC service notification
policy. Letter from Lee Hudspeth, 3415 Manhattan Avenue,
dated August 27, 1985; memorandum from Planning Director
Michael Schubach dated September 5, 1985.
Action: To oppose the service reduction on Route 438
between Hermosa Beach and downtown Los Angeles and to
request an investigation by Los Angeles County Transpor-
tation Commission regarding public notification by the
Southern California Rapid Transit District•of this reduc-
tion, Councilman Brutsch to represent the City of Hermosa
Beach at the SCRTD public hearing to be held on September
28, 1985.
Motion Brutsch, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
(r) Minor correction in "Herman" contract. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated September 4,
1985.
Action: To approve amending contract to correct typo-
graphical error stating the hourly cost of extra service
at $18.09 rather than the correct amount which is $28.09
per hour.
(s) Report of 10th Street and Hermosa Avenue traffic signal
warrant study. Memorandum from Public Works Director
Anthony Antich dated September 3, 1985.
Action: To continue this item to the meeting of Septem-
ber 24 for further information and answers to questions
raised.
Motion Barks, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi
NOES - DeBellis, Mayor Wood
(t) Report on Gould Avenue striping. Memorandum from Public
Works Director Anthony Antich dated September 3, 1985.
Action: To approve staff recommendation to receive and
file.
(u) Request to replace defunct Police administrative vehicle
with funds from its sale as surplus property. Memorandum
from Police Chief Frank Beeson dated September 3, 1985.
Action: To approve staff recommendation to authorize the
leasing of an additional police administrative vehicle
with proceeds from the sale of the last City -owned police
car and that these proceeds be appropriated in the police
budget.
(v) ,Status report re. Fire Hydrant deficiencies. Memorandum
from Acting Fire Chief Dennis McCamant dated September 4,
1985.
Action: To direct staff to look at a fiscal/financial
program to upgrade the under 6" water main deficiencies
in the City's water system and fire flow capabilities and
submit a report back to the City Council on November 26.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
(w) Status report re. Child Abuse Coordinator Recruitment.
Memorandum from Personnel Administrator Robert Blackwood
dated September 5, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(x) Recommendation to approve an Out of State Citation Pro-
cessin A:reement with Vertical Mana:ement S stems.
Memorandum from General Services Director Joan Noon dated
August 29, 1985.
Action: To authorize City Manager to sign an agreement
with Vertical Management Systems for processing out-of-
state delinquent parking citations for a commission rate
of 32% of the revenues collected.
(y) Contract for construction of sanitary sewers - Target
Area I. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated September 6, 1985.
Action: To reject bid(s) and authorize new Call for
Bids.
(z) Reimbursement of le al ex•enses re. June 11 siecial elec-
tion. Memorandum from City Attorney James P. Lough dated
September 6, 1985.
Proposed Action: That the City Council's position on
this election contest be one of neutrality and a letter.
be sent to the court withdrawing the brief submitted by
City Attorney Lough at the beginning of the hearing.
Motion Barks, second Brutsch (discussion)
AYES - Barks
NOES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Barks
Motion fails
Proposed Action: The City of Hermosa Beach to absorb the
cost of legal fees incurred by the City Clerk as they
relate to the June 11, 1985 Special Election.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES Barks, Brutsch, Mayor Wood
Motion fails
Action: To bill the developer for attorney fees in
Escalante v. City of Hermosa Beach by Greenwood &
Langlois regarding the Special Election every 30 days.
Motion Barks, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - DeBellis
(aa) Re ort from Police/Fire Committee of Cit Council re.
revision of fees and charges. Memorandum from Police
Chief Frank Beeson dated September 4, 1985.
Action: To approve revised fees and charges per Police/
ire Committee of City Council.
(bb) Award of Bid - City Newsletter layout and printing.
Memorandum from Assistant City Manager Alana Mastrian
dated September 4, 1985.
Action: To award bid for the City Newsletter, 85/86 edi-
tions, to Image Communications of Torrance, California in
the amount of $8,294.22.
(cc) Status report re. Proposed commercial development - movie
theatre & retail facilities at the Communit Center site.
Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated Sep-
tember 5, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
2. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HER-
MOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. N.S.
2435, ESTABLISHING A NO STOPPING STANDING OR PARK-
ING ZONE AS ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 19-27 OF THE HER-
MOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony Antich
dated September 3, 1985.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 85-4868 entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
N.S. 2435, ESTABLISHING A NO STOPPING, STANDING OR
PARKING. ZONE AS ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 19-87 OF THE
HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, AS HEREINAFTER SET
FORTH."
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
a. Petition for restricted parking zone north side of
Aviation Blvd. between Corona Ave. and. Ocean Drive,
submitted by W. D. Goddard, 1049 Aviation Blvd.,
dated August 28, 1985. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated September 3, 1985..
Action: Refer to Business Relations Sub -Committee
Tr -City Council.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi. So ordered.
b. Letter from Richard Margrave dated August 27, 1985
requesting consideration of changing Valley Drive
between 2nd Street and Herondo to allow for two-way
traffic. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated September 3, 1985.
Proposed Action: Refer to Community Relations Sub -
Committee of City Council.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Mayor Wood
NOES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
Motion fails
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Final Action: To reaffirm City Council policy of
attempting to keep thru traffic on Pacific Coast
Highway and off of Valley Drive and Prospect Avenue.
Motion Cioffi, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN UR-
GENCY NATURE.
None
CONSENT HEARINGS
NONE
HEARINGS
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A conflict of hearing time noticing was brought to the attention
of the City Council by Councilman DeBellis who made the following
motion:
Proposed Action: To designate the City Clerk's office as the
official preparer of public notices to be placed in the news-
paper, all departments affected to work through the Clerk's of-
fice to have the publication printed with the correct time as
directed by City Council.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch - withdrawn by the maker of the
motion with the concurrence of the second.
Action: To direct the City Manager to send a memo to all depart-
ment heads reminding them of the policy that all public notices
are to be placed through the office of the City Clerk.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
5. APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
RE. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT RBD'S, 305 PIER AVENUE.
Steve Mizell, Appellant. Memorandum from Building and
Safety Director William Grove dated August 29, 1985.
Supplemental information - letter from Dave Hollander,
co-owner of Becker Surfboards dated 10-9-85.
The Public Hearing was opened. Coming forward to speak
in favor of granting the appeal were:
Steve Mizell, appellant
Carl Moore, 1100 Loma Drive, Chairman of BZA at the
time of hearing.
Kevin Lahner, previous owner, 4878 West 138th Street,
Hawthorne
Coming forward to speak in opposition to granting the
appeal were:
June Williams, 2065 Manhattan Avenue.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Action: To grant the appeal, overturning the decision
of the Board of Zoning Adjustments thereby repealing the
conditions placed on R.B.D.'s, 305 Pier Avenue, Steve
Mizell owner, thus allowing the R.B.D.'s to continue to
operate under the original conditions, to allow the pres-
ent store configuration with bar and bar stools to stay,
and adopt Resolution No. 85-4870 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CAL-
IFORNIA GRANTING AN APPEAL, IN PART, REGARDING ADDITIONAL
RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
BEER AND WINE SALES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OPERATION OF
A RESTAURANT AT 305 PIER AVENUE ("R.B.D.'S")".
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
Proposed Substitute Motion: To deny the appeal and ac-
cept the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustments.
Motion Cioffi - fails for lack of a second.
Amendment to Original Motion: To exclude the catering
sales from the computation of food versus alcoholic
beverage sales ratio.
Motion DeBellis with the concurrence of the maker of the
motion and the second.
Vote on Original Motion:
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Cioffi
The following Public Hearing was heard prior to item 5 due to the
starting time discrepancy in the public noticing. Council deci-
sion was withheld until after 8:30 P.M. which was the time stated
in one of the public notices.
6. APPEAL FROM DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION RE. CONDI-
TIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BEER AND WINE SALES AT 1100 STRAND.
Scott Ingell, Appellant. Memorandum from Planning Direc-
tor Michael Schubach dated September 5, 1985. Supplemen-
tal information - letter to Mr. Ingell from Frank Beeson,
Hermosa Beach Police Chief, dated September 10, 1985.
The Public Hearing was opened. Coming forward to speak
in favor of granting the appeal was Scott Ingell,
appellant, 53 -- 11th Court, Hermosa Beach.
Speaking in opposition to granting the appeal was June
Williams, 2065 Manhattan Avenue.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Action: To approve granting the appeal thereby approving
a conditional use permit for the operation of a res-
taurant at 1100 The Strand with the 13 conditions as
stated and an additional condition added as follows:
10. Add - Books to be audited in three months and total
65% food sales should exclude take-out food.
7.
Staff to report back at the next meeting
ditions with conceptual approval at this
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis,
NOES - None
on final con -
time.
Mayor Wood
Final Action: To direct the Planning Department to
investigate the feasibility of instituting a new or-
dinance that would control the number of alcohol dispens-
ing outlets in our community somewhat along the Detroit
ordinance line (one that keeps them away from each other
by certain distances), to be returned to Council within a
reasonable time period.
Motion DeBellis, second Barks (discussion)
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES Mayor Wood
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE RE. HEIGHT
IMITATIONS. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated September 4, 1985.
The Public Hearing was opened. Coming forward to speak
were:
Harold Spear, 50 - 10th Street
Wilma Burt, 1152 - 7th Street
Bill Fowler, Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce
The Public Hearing was closed.
Proposed Action: To use the original Planning Commission
recommendation with regard to ambiguity and eliminate all
wording with regard to number of stories (the number of
stories would be unlimited, the height limit would be 45
feet) and modification to the staff recommendation so
that only rear yard setbacks would be required.
Motion Mayor Wood - dies for lack of a second.
Action: To remove all the ambiguities regarding height
and the conflict between the sections, there to be no
story limitations, height limit to be 45 feet, there to
be a side yard setback in addition to a rear yard setback
in those areas where it abutts residential zones.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
8. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE RE. PARKING
STANDARDS. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated August 3, 1985.
The Public Hearing was opened. No one coming forward,
the Public Hearing was closed.
Action: Staff to perform a feasibility study for the
formation of a Vehicle Parking District for Pacific Coast
Highway or its sub -parts.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES — Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Brutsch
Further Action: To direct the Parking Authority to study
the floating of bonds using revenue from parking meters
and fines as collateral to acquire land and/or to con-
struct parking structures along the Pacific Coast Highway
corridor.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Brutsch, Cioffi
Further Action: To investigate the possibility of
obtaining a low interest loan from the Coastal Conservan-
cy for parking structures.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Cioffi
Further Action: To increase the in -lieu fees to $10,000
to cover the total cost of a parking structure, parking
space, i.e., $12,000 to $18,000 per space (includes land
cost). Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Wood
Further Action: To bring the Parking Ordinance which
would specifically require residential garage parking
spaces to be maintained free and clear and utilized sole-
ly for the parking of vehicles (obstructive storage pro-
hibited) back to Council when the increased setback or-
dinance is returned.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
Further Action: To amend the Parking Ordinance to re-
quire parking spaces to be included in the rental of each
apartment unit at no extra charge to the tenant.
Motion Brutsch, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
Further Action: The Parking Ordinance to require that
when a change in occupancy of an existing building or a
portion thereof occurs which increases the demand for
parking and where no parking has been provided, e.g.
changing from a retail store to a restaurant, parking
must be provided or an in -lieu fee must be paid.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
Further Action: To impose the same parking requirements
for apartments as for condominiums for all new
development.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Final Action: To approve the Planning Commission recom-
mendations as stated in Planning Commission Resolution
No. 85-19, continue the Public Hearing to October 8,
1985, and direct staff to prepare the appropriate or-
dinances and resolutions.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
9. SOUTH SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT APPROVAL (34 -UNIT CON-
DOMINIUM AT MONTEREY BOULEVARD.) Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated September 5,
1985.
Mayor Wood declared a financial conflict of interest
(engineer of record) and left the dais. Mayor Pro Tem
DeBellis conducted this portion of the meeting.
The Planning Director, Michael Schubach, presented the
staff report.
When asked what legal control the City has over density,
City Attorney Lough advised that the City basically has a
density requirement code that runs from 25 to 40 and as
long as the project falls within those limits it is
permissible.
The Public Hearing was opened. Coming forward to speak
in favor of the project was:
Ben Viagas, 14808 So. Western Avenue, Gardena (with the
construction company that owns the property)
Speaking in opposition was:
Wilma Burt, 1152 - 7th Street
Action: To continue this item to the City Council
meeting of September 24, 1985 and direct the City Attor-
ney to investigate the condominium ordinance relative to
the City Council's discretion in conditioning a project
within the density range of the General Plan, and
research all other relevant documents that the City has
with regard to that area of the City.
Motion Barks, second Cioffi.
Amendment to Motion: To specifically research SEQA and
determine if we can in fact use the EIR on a former proj-
ect for this item.
Motion DeBellis with the concurrence of the maker of the
-motion and the second.
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Pro Tem DeBellis
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Mayor Wood
Mayor Wood returned to the dais.
Action: To direct the Planning Department to con-
duct a study to investigate reduced appropriate ranges,
General Plan and zoning, for the residential zones.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Pro Tem DeBellis
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Mayor Wood
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Mayor Pro Tem DeBellis declared this Public Hearing in
recess to the City Council Meeting of September 24, 1985
at 8:30 P.M.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
10. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
Consent Calendar items (q), (s), (v), and (z) were dis-
cussed at this time but are listed in order on the
Consent Calendar for clarity.
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Change of date 1st regular City Council meeting
in October, 1985. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated September 3, 1985.
Action: To reschedule the first regular City
City Council meeting in October, 1985 to October
14, 1985 at 7:30 P.M., to be preceded by a
Closed Executive Session at 6:30 P.M. for the
purpose of personnel and litigation.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor
Wood
NOES - None
12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Request by Assembl►�man Gerald Felando for input
on Assembly Bill 2198 relating to disposition of
surplus school property.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
b. Request of La Mesa City Council requesting sup
.ort in askin the Lea ue of California Cities
to initiate a statewide ballot initiative for
relief of the joint -several liability rule
("deep pockets" judgments).
Action: To approve the request of the La Mesa
City Council and adopt Resolution No. 85-4871
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH PROPOSING THAT THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES INITIATE A STATEWIDE BALLOT INITIATIVE
REGARDING JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY."
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor
Wood
NOES - None
13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Volleyball Contest - Redondo Beach vs. Hermosa
Beach - Barks - John Oliver, City Clerk of Redondo
Beach has officially challenged the City of Hermosa
Beach (called "The Redondo vs. Hermosa, the Great
Herondo Challenge"), October 19th at the Seaside
Lagoon, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Action: To authorize Councilman Barks to coordinate
the formation of Hermosa Beach Employees/Elected
Official volleyball teams (three - six person teams)
with Alana Mastrian, and the authorization to
formally challenge the Mayor, City Council, and City
Clerk of Redondo Beach in a game of volleyball.
Motion Barks, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
b. Signs on Biltmore Site - DeBellis - Councilman
DeBellis asked that signs be removed from the
Biltmore site.
c. Taxi Cabs on Strand during Fiesta - DeBellis -
Councilman DeBellis advised Council that during the
Fiesta de las Artes, there were taxi cabs traversing
the Strand. Mayor Wood stated that these cabs were
cited and City Manager Meyer advised Council that
there will be more enforcement during the Memorial
Day fiesta.
d. Closed Session Agenda Item - Wood - Councilman Wood
requested that an item be put on the next closed
session agenda to determine how long there should be
secrecy on "this particular item
e. Vote in June 1985 Election - DeBellis - Councilman
DeBellis stated that he does not have any represen-
tation in this matter, he was subpoened by the con-
test on how he voted, the attorney for the City
Clerk was justifying her acceptance of his vote just
as she did for all the other votes, and he is not
being defended by the City.
f. Trees Downtown - Mayor Wood — Stated that the trees
are still obstructing the sidewalks in the downtown
area at eye level. City Manager Meyer advised that
the trees are scheduled for removal.
Distance between Houses at Prospect Heights School
Site - Brutsch - Asked that staff report back
regarding measurement of space between houses.
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ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach adjourned at the hour of 11:32 P.M. to a Regular Meeting to
be held on Tuesday, September 24, 1985 at the hour of 7:30 P.M.
preceded by a Closed Executive Session at 6:30 P.M.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, September 10, 1985 at
the hour of 7:34 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
Present - Barks, Brutsch, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
Absent - Cioffi
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - City Clerk Kathleen Reviczky
ROLL CALL
Present - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
Absent - None
PRESENTATION: Pedestrian Safety Citation Plaque presented to the
City of Hermosa Beach by Edward "Bud" Milton,
District Manager of the Southern California Auto-
mobile Association
Resolution of commendation, retiring employee Luis
Gonzales - October, 1960 to September, 1985
PROCLAMATION: "Constitution Week", September 17 - 23, 1985.
"Coastweek", September 21 - 28, 1985 and
"California Coastal Clean-up Day", Saturday,
September 21, 1985
RESULTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
The following actions were taken by the City Council regarding
the case of Escalante vs. City of Hermosa Beach (Special Election
held June !6, 1985) noting the absence of Councilman Cioffi:
Passed a resolution whereby Council agreed that the
brief filed by the City Attorney had Council authoriza-
tion. (Barks NO, Cioffi absent)
2. The Council validated the $8,600 expenditure to date by
the City Attorney in the subject case as an additional
amount above his normal monthly stipend. (Barks NO,
Cioffi absent)
3. Authorized an additional $5,000 in potential fees to al-
low the City Attorney to allow him to continue to answer
questions if so addressed by the Judge. Council directed
the City Attorney to remain neutral in this matter,not to
be aggressive but don't refuse to answer questionsof the
Judge, continue to participate, continue to look out for
the City's best interests, but to not place himself in a
position of advocacy on behalf of the hotel proponents at
the expense of the City Clerk or the negatives. (Barks
NO, Cioffi absent)
4. The expenditure for the City Clerk's attorney having
reached $18,000, Council enhanced this authorization to
$25,000. (Barks NO, Cioffi absent)
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Action: To approve the Consent Calendar items (a)
(cc) with the exception of the following items which were
pulled for separate discussion but are listed in order
for clarity: (q) Brutsch, (s) Barks, (y) Brutsch, and
(z) Brutsch.
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 August 27, 1985.
Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Demands and Warrants: September 10, 1985.
Action: To approve Demands and Warrants Nos. 17992 and
18123 through 18201 inclusive noting voided Warrants
18123, 18124 and 18151.
(c) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Action: To receive and file.
(d) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated September 5, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(e) t for Closed Session 9/24/85. Memorandum from City
Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated August 20, 1985.
Action: To calendar a Closed Session for September 24,
1985 at 6:30 p.m.
(f) Buildin: and Safet De•artment Monthl_Activity__Report:
August, 195.
Action: To receive and file.
(g) Communit Resources De•artment Monthl Activit Resort:
August, 19:5.
Action: To receive and file.
(h) Fire Department Monthly Activity Report: August, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
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(i) General Services Monthly Activity Report: August, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(j) Planning Department Monthly Activity Report: August,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(k) Police Department Monthly Activity Report: August, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(1) Public Works Department Monthly Activity Report: August,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(m) Claim for Damages: Virginia Morrill, 650 Midvale, Los
Angeles, represented by Harrison W. Sommer, Atty., 429
Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 520, Santa Monica, 90401, filed
June 8, 1985.
Action: To deny claim per recommendation of City's in-
surance adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Co.
(n) Claim for Damages: David LeMontre, 1922 Morgan Lane,
Redondo Beach, CA, represented by Charles D. Sneathern, M
K & Associates, 1650 Pacific Coast Highway, #300, Redondo
Beach, 90277, filed June 10, 1985.
Action: To deny claim per recommendation of City's in
surance adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Co.
(o) Claim for Damages: Philip Cave, 721 - 8th Street, Hermo-
sa Beach, represented by Harold V. Sullivan, II, P.C.,
One Manchester Blvd., Suite 500, Inglewood, filed August.
20, 1985.
Action: To deny claim per recommendation of City's in-
surance adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Co.
(p) Monthly Investment Report: August, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(q) Report re. SCRTD violation of LACTC service notification
policy. Letter from Lee Hudspeth, 3 15 Manhattan Avenue,
dated August 27, 1985; memorandum from Planning Director
Michael Schubach dated September 5, 1985.
Action: To oppose the service reduction on Route 438
between Hermosa Beach and downtown Los Angeles and to
request an investigation by Los Angeles County Transpor-
tation Commission regarding public notification by the
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Southern California Rapid Transit District of this reduc-
tion, Councilman Brutsch to represent the City of Hermosa
Beach at the SCRTD public hearing to be held on September
28, 1985.
Motion Brutsch, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
(r) Minor correction in "Herman" contract. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated September 4,
1985.
Action: To approve amending contract to correct typo-
graphical error stating the hourly cost of extra service
at $18.09 rather than the correct amount which is $28.09
per hour.
(s) Resort of 10th Street and Hermosa Avenue traffic signal
warrant study. Memorandum from Public Works Director
Anthony Antich dated September 3, 1985.
Action: To continue this item to the meeting of Septem-
ber 24 for further information and answers to questions
raised.
Motion Barks, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi
NOES - DeBellis, Mayor Wood
(t) Report on Gould Avenue stri. Memorandum from Public
Works Director Anthony Antich dated September 3, 1985.
Action: To approve staff recommendation to receive and
file.
(u) Re•uest to re lace defunct Police administrative vehicle
with funds from its sale as surplus property. Memorandum
from Police Chief Frank Beeson dated September 3, 1985.
Action: To approve staff recommendation to authorize the
leasing of an additional police administrative vehicle
with proceeds from the sale of the last City -owned police
car and that these proceeds be appropriated in the police
budget.
(v) Status report re. Fire Hydrant deficiencies. Memorandum
from Acting Fire Chief•Dennis McCamant dated September 4,
1985.
Action: To direct staff to look at a fiscal/financial
program to upgrade the under 6" water main deficiencies
in the City's water system and fire flow capabilities and
submit a report back to the City Council on November 26.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
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(w) Status report re. Child Abuse Coordinator Recruitment.
Memorandum from Personnel Administrator Robert Blackwood
dated September 5, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(x) Recommendation to a
rove an Out of State Citation Pro-
cessing Agreement with Vertical Management Systems.
Memorandum from General Services Director Joan Noon dated
August 29, 1985.
Action: To authorize City Manager to sign an agreement
with Vertical Management Systems for processing out-of-
state delinquent parking citations for a commission rate
of 32% of the revenues collected.
(y) Contract for construction of sanitary sewers - Target
Area I. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated September 6, 1985.
Action: To reject bid(s) and authorize new Call for
Bids.
(z) Reimbursement of le al expenses re. June 11 s:.ecial elec-
tion. Memorandum from City Attorney James P. Lough dated
September 6, 1985.
Proposed Action: That the City Council's position on
this election contest be one of neutrality and a letter
be sent to the court withdrawing the brief submitted by
City Attorney Lough at the beginning of the hearing.
Motion Barks, second Brutsch (discussion)
AYES - Barks
NOES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Barks
Motion fails
Proposed Action: The City of Hermosa Beach to absorb the
cost of legal fees incurred by the City Clerk as they
relate to the June 11, 1985 Special Election.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Barks, Brutsch, Mayor Wood
Motion fails
Action: To bill the developer for attorney fees in
Escalante v. City of Hermosa Beach by Greenwood &
Langlois regarding the Special Election every 30 days.
Motion Barks, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Wood
NOES - DeBellis
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(aa) Report from Police/Fire Committee of Cit Council re.
revision of fees and charges. Memorandum from Police
Chief Frank Beeson dated September 4, 1985.
Action: To approve revised fees and charges per Police/
Fire Committee of City Council.
(bb) Award of Bid - Cit Newsletter la out and .rinting.
City Manager Alana Mastrian
Memorandum from Assistant
dated September 4, 1985.
Action: To award bid for the City Newsletter, 85/86 edi-
tions, to Image Communications of Torrance, California in
the amount of $8,294.22.
(cc) Status resort re. Pro•osed commercial develo•ment - movie
theatre & retail facilities at the Community Center site.
Memorandum from City Manager Gregory
tember 5, 1985.
T. Meyer dated
Sep -
Action: To receive and file.
2. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HER-
MOSA BEACH CALIFORNIA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. N.S.
2435 ESTABLISHING A NO STOPPING STANDING OR PARK-
ING ZONE AS ESTABLISHED IN SECTION
19-27 OF
THE HER-
MOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony Antich
dated September 3, 1985.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 85-4868 entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
N.S. 2435, ESTABLISHING A NO STOPPING, STANDING OR
PARKING ZONE AS ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 19-87 OF THE
HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, AS HEREINAFTER SET
FORTH."
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
a. Petition for restricted parking zone north side of
Aviation Blvd. between Corona Ave. and. Ocean Drive,
submitted by W. D. Goddard, 1049 Aviation Blvd.,
dated August 28, 1985. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T% Meyer dated September 3, 1985.
Action: Refer to Business Relations Sub -Committee
of City Council.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Cioffi. So ordered.
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b. Letter from Richard Margrave dated August 27, 1985
requesting consideration of changing Valley Drive
between 2nd Street and Herondo to allow for two-way
traffic. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated September 3, 1985.
Proposed Action: Refer to Community Relations Sub -
Committee of City Council.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Mayor Wood
NOES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
Motion fails
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi,
NOES None
Final Action: To reaffirm City
attempting to keep thru traffic
Highway and off of Valley Drive
Motion Cioffi, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi,
NOES - None
DeBellis, Mayor Wood
Council policy of
on Pacific Coast
and Prospect Avenue.
DeBellis, Mayor Wood
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN UR-
GENCY NATURE.
None
CONSENT HEARINGS
NONE
HEARINGS
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A conflict of hearing time noticing was. brought to the attention
of the City Council by Councilman DeBellis who made the following
motion:
Proposed Action: To designate the City Clerk's office as the
official preparer of public notices to be placed in the news-
paper, all departments affected to work through the Clerk's of-
fice to have the -publication printed with the correct time as
directed by City Council.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch - withdrawn by the maker of the
motion with the concurrence of the second.
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Action: To direct the City Manager to send a memo to all depart-
ment heads reminding them of the policy that all public notices
are to be placed through the office of the City Clerk.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
5. APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
RE. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT RBD'S, 305 PIER AVENUE.
Steve Mizell, Appellant. Memorandum from Building and
Safety Director William Grove dated August 29, 1985.
Supplemental information - letter from Dave Hollander,
co-owner of Becker Surfboards dated 10-9-85.
The Public Hearing was opened. Coming forward to speak
in favor of granting the appeal were:
Steve Mizell, appellant
Carl Moore, 1100 Loma Drive, Chairman of BZA at the.
time of hearing.
Kevin Lahner, previous owner, 4878 West 138th Street,
Hawthorne
Coming forward to speak in opposition to granting the
appeal were:
June Williams, 2065 Manhattan Avenue.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Action: To grant the appeal, overturning the decision
of the Board of Zoning Adjustments thereby repealing the
conditions placed on R.B.D.'s, 305 Pier Avenue, Steve
Mizell owner, thus allowing the R.B.D.'s to continue to
operate under the original conditions, to allow the pres-
ent store configuration with bar and bar stools to stay,
and adopt Resolution No. 85-4870 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CAL-
IFORNIA GRANTING AN APPEAL, IN PART, REGARDING ADDITIONAL
RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
BEER AND WINE SALES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OPERATION OF
A RESTAURANT AT 305 PIER AVENUE ("R.B.D.'S")".
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
Proposed Substitute Motion: To deny the appeal and ac-
cept the decision of the Board of Zoning Adjustments.
Motion Cioffi - fails for lack of a second.
Amendment to Original Motion: To exclude the catering
sales from the computation of food versus alcoholic
beverage sales ratio.
Motion DeBellis with the concurrence of the maker of the
motion and the second.
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Vote on Original Motion:
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Cioffi
The following Public Hearing was heard prior to item 5 due to the
starting time discrepancy in the public noticing. Council deci-
sion was withheld until after 8:30 P.M. which was the time stated
in one of the public notices.
6. APPEAL FROM DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION RE. CONDI-
TIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BEER AND WINE SALES AT 1100 STRAND.
Scott Ingell, Appellant. Memorandum from Planning Direc-
tor Michael Schubach dated September 5, 1985. Supplemen-
tal information - letter to Mr. Ingell from Frank Beeson,
Hermosa Beach Police Chief, dated September 10, 1985.
The Public Hearing was opened. Coming forward to speak
in favor of granting the appeal was Scott Ingell,
appellant, 53 - 11th Court, Hermosa Beach.
Speaking in opposition to granting the appeal was June
Williams, 2065 Manhattan Avenue.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Action: To approve granting the appeal thereby approving
a conditional use permit for the operation of a res-
taurant at 1100 The Strand with the 13 conditions as
stated and an additional condition added as follows:
10. Add - Books to be audited in three months and total
65% food sales should exclude take-out food.
Staff to report back at the next meeting on final con-
ditions with conceptual approval at this time.
Motion Mayor Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
Final Action: To direct the Planning Department to
investigate the feasibility of instituting a new or-
dinance that would control the number of alcohol dispens-
ing outlets in our community somewhat along the Detroit
ordinance line (one that keeps them away from each other
by certain distances), to be returned to Council within a
reasonable time period.
Motion DeBellis, second Barks (discussion)
AYES —Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
7. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE RE. HEIGHT
LIMITATIONS. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated September 4, 1985.
The Public Hearing was opened. Coming forward to speak
were:
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Harold Spear, 50 — 10th Street
Wilma Burt, 1152 - 7th Street
Bill Fowler, Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce
The Public Hearing was closed.
Proposed Action: To use the original Planning Commission
recommendation with regard to ambiguity and eliminate all
wording with regard to number of stories (the number of
stories would be unlimited, the height limit would be 45
feet) and modification to the staff recommendation so
that only rear yard setbacks would be required.
Motion Mayor Wood - dies for lack of a second.
Action: To remove all the ambiguities regarding height
and the conflict, between the sections, there to be no
story limitations, height limit to be 45 feet, there to
be a side yard setback in addition to a rear yard setback
in those areas where it abutts residential zones.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
8. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE RE. PARKING
STANDARDS. Memorandum from Planning Director
Schubach dated August 3, 1985.
Michael
The Public Hearing was opened. No one coming forward,
the Public Hearing was closed.
Action: Staff to perform a feasibility study for the
formation of a Vehicle Parking District for Pacific Coast
Highway or its sub -parts.
Motion Mayor Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Brutsch
Further Action: To direct the Parking Authority to study
the floating of bonds using revenue from parking meters
and fines as collateral to acquire land and/or to con-
struct parking structures along the Pacific Coast Highway
corridor.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Brutsch, Cioffi
Further Action: To investigate the possibility of
obtaining a low interest loan from the Coastal Conservan-
cy for parking structures.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - Cioffi
Further Action: To increase the in -lieu fees to $10,000
to cover the total cost of a parking structure, parking
space, i.e., $12,000 to $18,000 per space (includes land
cost). Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Wood.
Further Action:. To bring the Parking Ordinance which
would specifically require residential garage parking
spaces to be maintained free and clear and utilized sole-
ly for the parking of vehicles (obstructive storage pro-
hibited) back to Council when the increased setback or-
dinance is returned.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
Further Action: To amend the Parking Ordinance to re-
quire parking spaces to be included in the rental of each
apartment unit at no extra charge to the tenant.
Motion Brutsch, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
Further Action: The Parking Ordinance to require that
when a change in occupancy of an existing building or a
portion thereof occurs which increases the demand for
parking and where no parking has been provided, e.g.
changing from a retail store to a restaurant, parking
must be provided or an in -lieu fee must be paid.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
Further Action: To impose the same parking requirements
for apartments as for condominiums for all new
development.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES — None
Final Action: To approve the Planning Commission recom-
mendations as stated in Planning Commission Resolution
No. 85-19, continue the Public Hearing to October 8,
1985, and direct staff to prepare the appropriate or-
dinances and resolutions.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
9. SOUTH SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT APPROVAL (34 -UNIT CON-
DOMINIUM AT 4. MONTEREY BOULEVARD. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated September 5,
1985.
Mayor Wood declared a financial conflict of interest
(engineer of record) and left the dais. Mayor Pro Tem
DeBellis conducted this portion of the meeting.
The Planning Director, Michael Schubach, presented the
staff report.
When asked what legal control the City has over density,
City Attorney Lough advised that the City basically has a
density requirement code that runs from 25 to 40 and as
long as the project falls within those limits it is.
permissible.
The Public Hearing was opened. Coming forward to speak
in favor of the project was:
Ben Viagas, 14808 So. Western Avenue, Gardena (with the
construction company that owns the property)
Speaking in opposition was:
Wilma Burt, 1152 - 7th Street
Action: To continue this item to the City Council
meeting of September 24, 1985 and direct the City Attor-
ney to investigate the condominium ordinance relative to
the City Council's discretion in conditioning a project
within the density range of the General Plan, and
research all other relevant documents that the City has
with regard to that area of the City.
Motion Barks, second Cioffi0
Amendment to Motion: To specifically research SEQA and
determine if we can in fact use the EIR on a former proj-
ect for this item.
Motion DeBellis with the concurrence of the maker of the
motion and the second.
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Pro Tem DeBellis
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Mayor Wood
Mayor Wood returned to the dais.
Action: To direct the Planning Department to con-
duct a study to investigate reduced appropriate ranges,
General Plan and zoning, for the residential zones.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Pro Tem DeBellis
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Mayor Wood
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13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Volleyball Contest - Redondo Beach vs. Hermosa
Beach - Barks - John Oliver, City Clerk of Redondo
Beach has officially challenged the City of Hermosa
Beach (called "The Redondo vs. Hermosa, the Great
Herondo Challenge"), October 19th at the Seaside
Lagoon, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Action: To authorize Councilman Barks to coordinate
the formation of Hermosa Beach Employees/Elected
Official volleyball teams (three - six person teams)
with Alana Mastrian, and the authorization to
formally challenge the Mayor, City Council, and City
Clerk of Redondo Beach in a game of volleyball.
Motion Barks, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
b. Signs on Biltmore Site - DeBellis - Councilman
DeBellis asked that signs be removed from the
Biltmore site.
c. Taxi Cabs on Strand during Fiesta- DeBellis -
Councilman DeBellis advised Council that during the
Fiesta de las Artes, there were taxi cabs traversing
the Strand. Mayor Wood stated that these cabs were
cited and City Manager Meyer advised Council that
there will be more enforcement during the Memorial
Day fiesta.
d. Closed Session Agenda Item - Wood - Councilman Wood
requested that an item be put on the next closed
session agenda to determine how long there should be
secrecy on "this particular item!'
e. Vote in June 1985 Election - DeBellis - Councilman
DeBellis stated that he does not have any represen-
tation in this matter, he was subpoened by the con-
test on how he voted, the attorney for the City
Clerk was justifying her acceptance of his vote just
as she did for all the other votes, and he is not
being defended by the City.
f. Trees Downtown - Mayor Wood Stated that the trees
are still obstructing the sidewalks in the downtown
area at eye level. City Manager Meyer advised that
the trees are scheduled for removal.
g.
Distance between Houses at Prospect Heights School
Site - Brutsch - Asked that staff report back
regarding measurement of space between houses.
Mayor Pro Tem DeBellis declared this Public Hearing in
recess to the City Council Meeting of September 24, 1985
at 8:30 P.M.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
10. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
Consent Calendar items (q), (s), (v), and (z) were dis-
cussed at this time but are listed in order on the
Consent Calendar for clarity.
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. .Change of date 1st re:ular Cit Council meetin
in October, 1985. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated September 3, 1985.
Action: To reschedule the first regular City
City Council meeting in October, 1985 to October
14, 1985 at 7:30 P.M., to be preceded by a
Closed Executive Session at 6:30 P.M. for the
purpose of personnel and litigation.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor
Wood
NOES - None
12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Request by Assembl �man Gerald Felando for input
on Assembl Bill 2198 relating to dis•osition of
surplus school property.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Mayor Wood
b. Request of La Mesa City Council requesting su_p_-
Bort in asking the League of California Cities
to initiate a statewide ballot initiative for
rule
joint -several
"deep pockets" judgments .
Action: To approve the request of the La Mesa
City Council and adopt Resolution No. 85-4871
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH PROPOSING THAT THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES INITIATE A STATEWIDE BALLOT INITIATIVE
REGARDING JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY."
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor
Wood
NOES - None
13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
a.
Volleyball Contest - Redondo Beach vs. Hermosa
Beach - Barks - John Oliver, City Clerk of Redondo
Beach has officially challenged the City of Hermosa
Beach (called "The Redondo vs. Hermosa, the Great
Herondo Challenge"), October 19th at the Seaside
Lagoon, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Action: To authorize Councilman Barks to coordinate
the formation of Hermosa Beach Employees/Elected
Official volleyball teams (three - six person teams)
with Alana Mastrian, and the authorization to
formally challenge the Mayor, City Council, and City
Clerk of Redondo Beach in a game of volleyball.
Motion Barks, second DeBellis
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Wood
NOES - None
b. Signs on Biltmore Site - DeBellis - Councilman
DeBellis asked that signs be removed from the
Biltmore site.
c. Taxi Cabs on Strand during Fiesta - DeBellis -
Councilman DeBellis advised Council that during the
Fiesta de las Artes, there were taxi cabs traversing
the Strand. Mayor Wood stated that these cabs were
cited and City Manager Meyer advised Council that
there will be more enforcement during the Memorial
Day fiesta.
d. Closed Session Agenda Item - Wood - Councilman Wood
requested that an item be put on the next closed
session agenda to determine how long there should be
secrecy on "this particular itemtt
e. Vote in June 1985 Election - DeBellis - Councilman
DeBellis stated that he does not have any represen-
tation in this matter, he was subpoened by the con-
test on how he voted, the attorney for the City
Clerk was justifying her acceptance of his vote just
as she did for all the other votes, and he is not
being defended by the City.
f. Trees Downtown - Mayor Wood - Stated that the trees
are still obstructing the sidewalks in the downtown
area at eye level. City Manager Meyer advised that
the trees are scheduled for removal.
g
Distance between Houses at Pros ect Hei hts School
Site - Brutsch - Asked that staff report back
regarding measurement of space between houses.
d,
AD,J,OURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach adjourned at the hour of 11:32 P.M. to a Regular Meeting to
be held on Tuesday, September 24, 1985 at the hour of 7:30 P.M.
preceded by a Closed Executive Session at 6:30 P.M.
ACTION SHEET ACTION SHEET
"When there is an original sound in the world,
it wakens a hundred echoes."
-John A. Shedd
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, September 10, 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.
It is requested that anyone who wishes to speak on any scheduled
public hearing matter, please fill out a card (located in foyer)
and deposit in the box adjacent to the podium.
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
PRESENTATION: Resolution of commendation, retiring employee Luis
Gonzales - October, 1960 to September, 1985
PROCLAMATION: "Constitution Week", September 17 - 23, 1985.
"Coastweek", September 21 - 28, 1985 and
"California Coastal Clean-up Day", Saturday,
September 21, 1985
1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters will be
acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority con-
sent of the City Council. There will be no separate 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 August 27, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
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(b) Demands and Warrants: September 10, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrants
Nos. through inclusive.
Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated September 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(e) Request for Closed Session 9/21/85. Memorandum from City
Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated August 20, 1985.
Recommended Action: To calendar a Closed Session for
September 24, 1985 at 6:30 p.m.
(f) Building and Safety Department Monthly Activity Report:
August, 1985.
'Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(g) Community Resources Department Monthly Activity Report:
August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(h) Fire Department Monthly Activity Report:. August,'1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(i) General Services Monthly Activity Report: August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(j) Planning Department Monthly Activity Report: August,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(k) Police Department Monthly Activity Report: August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(1) Public Works Department Monthly Activity Report: August,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
1 of
(m) Claim for Damages: Virginia Morrill, 650 Midvale, Los
Angeles, represented by Harrison W. Sommer, Atty., 429
Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 520, Santa Monica, 90401, filed
June 8, 1985.
Recommended Action: To deny claim per recommendation of
City's insurance adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Co.
(n) Claim for Damages: David LeMontre, 1922 Morgan Lane,
Redondo Beach, CA, represented by Charles D. Sneathern, M
K & Associates, 1650 Pacific Coast Highway, #300, Redondo
Beach, 90277, filed June 10, 1985.
Recommended Action: To deny claim per recommendation of
City's insurance adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Co.
(o) Claim for Damages: Philip Cave, 721 - 8th Street, Hermo-
sa Beach, represented by Harold V. Sullivan, II, P.C.,
One Manchester Blvd., Suite 500, Inglewood, filed August
20, 1985.
Recommended Action: To deny claim per recommendation of
City's insurance adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Co.
'(p) Monthly Investment Report: August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(q) Report re. SCRTD violation of LACTC service notification
policy. Letter from Lee Hudspeth, 3415 Manhattan Avenue,
dated August 27, 1985; memorandum from Planning Director
Michael Schubach dated September 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To oppose cutback in SCRTD services.
BR/BA - UNANIMOUSLY OPPOSE CUTBACK & BRUTSCH WILL REPRESENT THE
CITY AT HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 28 .
(r) Minor correction in "Herman" contract. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated September 4,
1985.
Recommended Action: To approve amendment to contract.
(s) Report of 10th Street and Hermosa Avenue traffic signal
warrant study. Memorandum from Public Works Director
Anthony Antich dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
BA/BR CONTINUE TO 9/214 MEETING FOR STAFF TO PROVIDE ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS RAISED RE. REPORT . 3-2 (WO/DEB - NO)
(t) Report on Gould Avenue striping. Memorandum from Public
Works Director Anthony Antich dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(u) Request to replace defunct Police administrative vehicle
with funds from its sale as surplus property. Memorandum
from Police Chief Frank Beeson dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(v) Status report re. Fire Hydrant deficiencies. Memorandum
from Acting Fire Chief Dennis McCamant dated September 4,
1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(w) Status report re. Child Abuse Coordinator Recruitment.
Memorandum from Personnel Administrator Robert Blackwood
dated September 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(x) Recommendation to approve an Out of State Citation Pro-
cessing Agreement with Vertical Management Systems.
Memorandum from General Services Director Joan Noon dated
August 29, 1985.
Recommended Action: To authorize City Manager to sign
agreement.
(y) Contract for construction of sanitary sewers - Target
Area I. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated September 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To reject bid(s) and authorize new
Call for Bids.
(z) Reimbursement of legal expenses re. June 11 special elec-
tion. Memorandum from City Attorney James P. Lough dated
September 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To bill developer for legal
services.
BA/BR - BILL DEVELOPER FOR LEGAL SERVICES . OK 4-1 (DEB - NO)
(aa) Report from Police/Fire Committee of City Council re.
revision of fees and charges. Memorandum from Police
Chief Frank Beeson dated September 4, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve revised fees and charges
per Police/Fire Committee of City Council.
(bb) Award of Bid - City Newsletter layout and printing.
Memorandum from Assistant City Manager Alana Mastrian
dated September 4, 1985.
Recommended Action: To award bid to Image
Communications.
(cc) Status report re. Proposed commercial development - movie
theatre & retail facilities at the Community Center site.
Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated Sep-
tember 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
2. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HER-
MOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. N.S.
2135, ESTABLISHING A NO STOPPING, STANDING OR PARK-
ING ZONE AS ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 19-27 OF THE HER-
MOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony Antich
dated September 3, 1985.
WO/BR - ADOPT RESOLUTION . OK 5-0
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
a. Petition for restricted parking zone north side of
Aviation Blvd. between Corona Ave. and Ocean Drive,
submitted by W. D. Goddard, 10+9 Aviation Blvd.,
dated August 28, 1985. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: Refer to Business Relations
Sub -Committee of City Council.
REFER TO BUSINESS RELATIONS COMMITTEE . OK 5-0
b. Letter from Richard Margrave dated August 27, 1985
requesting consideration of changing Valley Drive
between 2nd Street and Herondo to allow for two-way
traffic. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: Refer to Community 'Relations
Sub -Committee of City Council.
BR/CIO - RECEIVE AND FILE . OK 5-0
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN UR-
GENCY NATURE.
CONSENT HEARINGS
NONE
HEARINGS
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 8:30 P.M.
5. APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
RE. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT RBD'S, 305 PIER AVENUE.
Steve Mizell, Appellant. Memorandum from Building and
Safety Director William Grove dated August 29, 1985.
WO/BR - GRANT APPEAL, ORIGINAL CONDITIONS TO STAND AND TO ALLOW
THE PRESENT INTERIOR CONFIGURATION. PERCENTAGE OF BEER AND WINE
SALES TO FOOD SALES TO BE LIMITED TO ON PREMISES AND TAKE OUT
FOOD SALES, NOT TO INCLUDE CATERING . OK 4-1 (CIO -NO)
6. APPEAL FROM DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION RE. CONDI-
TIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BEER AND WINE SALES AT 1100 STRAND.
Scott Ingell, Appellant. Memorandum from Planning Direc-
tor Michael Schubach dated September 5, 1985.
WO/BR - TO ADOPT RESOLUTION GRANTING APPEAL INCLUDING 13 CONDI-
TIONS AS INDICATED ON STAFF REPORT CHANGE CONDITION #9 TO CALL
FOR REVIEW AFTER THREE MONTHS; CONDITION #10 TO EXCLUDE TAKE OUT
WINDOW FROM 65%-35%. STAFF TO REPORT BACK ON FINAL CONDITIONS 9/
24 MEETING - THIS IS ONLY APPROVAL IN CONCEPT . OK 5-0.
DEB/BA - PLANNING STAFF BE DIRECTED TO INVESTIGATE FEASIBILITY OF
A NEW ORDINANCE THAT WOULD CONTROL THE NUMBER OF ALCOHOLIC OUT-
LETS, SOMEWHAT LIKE THE "DETROIT ORDINANCE". BRING BACK REPORT
WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME (APPROX. 90 DAYS) . OK 4-1 (WO -NO).
DEB/BR - ONE AGENCY SHOULD BE DESIGNATED TO PREPARE PUBLIC
NOTICES. SEND MEMO TO STAFF REMINDING DEPARTMENTS TO SEND
NOTICES TO CITY CLERK PRIOR TO PUBLICATION . OK 5-0
7. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE RE. HEIGHT
LIMITATIONS. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated September 4, 1985.
WO/BR - APPROVE PLANNING COMM. RECOMMENDATIONS 1,2,5, CHANGE 3 TO
45'; ADD TO 4 REAR YARD SETBACK OF 8' PLUS 2' PER STORY. ALSO
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 1 AND 3. OK 5-0
8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE RE. PARKING
STANDARDS. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated August 3, 1985.
DEB/CIO APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 1 AND 3 . OK
4-1 (WO -NO). IN ADDITION THE FOLLOWING VOTES ON STAFF RECOMMEN-
DATIONS: (A) WO/DEB STAFF REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF VPD ON PCH . OK
4-1 (BR -NO); (B) WO/DEB STUDY FOR PCH CORRIDOR. OK 3-2 (BR/CIO-
NO); (C) ADD "OR PARKING LOTS". OK 4-1 (CIO -NO); (D) ADD THAT IT
WOULD BE BALLOT MEASURE . NO CONCENSUS ON THIS ITEM; (E) DEB/BR
MAKE IN LIEU FEES $10,000 PER SPACE . OK 4-1 (WO -NO); (F) DEBEL-
LIS ASKED THAT IT BE HELD OVER AND BE BROUGHT BACK WITH SETBACK
ITEM . OK 4-1 (WO -NO); (G) BR/DEB OK 4-1 (WO -NO); (H) DEB/BR OK 4-
1 (WO -NO); (I) DEB/BR OK 5-0.
9. SOUTH SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT APPROVAL (34 -UNIT CON-
DOMINIUM AT 446 MONTEREY BOULEVARD.) Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated September 5,
1985.
BA/BR - CONTINUE TO NEXT MEETING AND HAVE CITY ATTY. INVESTIGATE
CONDO ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO COUNCIL'S DISCRETION RE. DENSITY
WITHIN THE GENERAL PLAN. ALSO ASK C.A. TO RESEARCH CEQA AND ASK
IF COUNCIL CAN USE SAME EIR AS EARLIER PROJECT (ARE THEY SIMILAR
ENOUGH) . OK 4-0 (WOOD HAD STEPPED DOWN FOR THIS ITEM DUE TO
BEING ENGINEER ON PROJECT.)
DEB/BR - ASK PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO STUDY APPROPRIATE RANGES
GENERAL PLAN/ZONING FOR DENSITY. OK 5-0
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
10. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Change of date 1st regular City Council meeting
in October, 1985. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated September 3 1985.
CHANGE MEETING DATE TO OCTOBER 14 WITH CLOSED SESSION AT 6:30
P.M. FOR PURPOSES OF PERSONNEL AND LITIGATION . OK 5-0
12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Request by Assemblyman Gerald Felando for input
on Assembly Bill 2198 relating to disposition of
surplus school property.
RECEIVE AND FILE . 4-1 (WO -NO)
b. Request of La Mesa City Council requesting sup-
port in asking the League of California Cities
to initiate a statewide ballot initiative for
relief of the joint -several liability rule
("deep pockets" judgments).
SUPPORT LA MESA REQUEST IN ASKING LEAGUE OF CITIES TO INITIATE
BALLOT INITIATIVE FOR RELIEF OF JOINT -SEVERAL LIABILITY RULE. OK
5-0.
13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
BA - REDONDO BEACH VOLLEYBALL TEAM HAVING GAME OCTOBER 19, SEA-
SIDE LAGOON. DRAFT LETTER CHALLENGING REDONDO ELECTED OFFICIALS
TO GAME WITH HERMOSA ELECTED OFFICIALS. OK 5-0.
DEB - SIGNS ON BILTMORE SITE SHOULD BE REMOVED.
DEB - QUESTIONED WHETHER WE HAVE PEDICAB ENFORCEMENT.
WO - ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION (CIOFFI NOT PRESENT). (1) TOOK UP
QUESTION OF WHETHER C.A. HAD BEEN AUTHORIZED TO FILE A
BRIEF ON COUNCIL BEHALF - PASSED RESOLUTION 3-1 (BA -NO)
THAT C.A. DID IT WITH COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION; (2) VOTED
ADDITIONAL MONIES FOR CITY ATTORNEY (BA -NO); (3) CITY
ATTORNEY TO REMAIN NEUTRAL ON OTHER THAN ITEMS LISTED IN
HIS BRIEF (BA -NO); (4) APPROVED ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR AT-
TORNEYS FEES FOR CITY CLERK - RAISED LIMIT TO $25,000
(UNANIMOUS) .
WO - NEXT CLOSED SESSION AGENDA HOPES TO HAVE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE
HOW LONG GOING TO HAVE TO MAINTAIN SECRECY ON A PARTICULAR ITEM.
WO - TREES DOWNTOWN STILL POKE YOU IN THE EYE. PLEASE DO
SOMETHING.
WILMA BURT ASKED THAT SOMEONE CHECK THE DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILD-
INGS AT PROSPECT HEIGHTS. WOOD SAID IT WOULD BE DONE.
ADJOURNMENT AT 11:30 P.M.
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REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
"When there is an original sound in the world,
it wakens a hundred echoes."
-John A. Shedd
AGENDA
Tuesday, September 10, 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.
It is requested that anyone who wishes to speak on any scheduled
public hearing matter, please fill out a card (located in foyer)
and deposit in the box adjacent to the podium.
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 liteesiA# tt .r
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ROLL CALL
PRESENTATION: Resolution of commendation, retiring employee Luis
Gonzales - October, 1960 to September, 1985
PROCLAMATION: "Constitution Week", September 17 - 23, 1985.
"Coastweek", September 21 - 28, 1985 and
"California Coastal Clean-up Day", Saturday,
September 21, 1985
1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters will be
acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority con-
sent of the City Council. There will be no separate 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 August 27, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Demands and Warrants: September 10, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrants
Nos. through inclusive.
(c) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(d) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated September 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(e) Request for Closed Session 9/24/85. Memorandum from City
Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated August 20, 1985.
Recommended Action: To calendar a Closed Session for
September 2)4, 1985 at 6:30 p.m.
(f) Building and Safety Department Monthly Activity Report:
August, 1985.
Recommended Action;: To receive and file.
(g) Community Resources Department Monthly Activity Report:
August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(h) Fire Department Monthly Activity Report: August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(i) General Services Monthly Activity Report: August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(j) Planning Department Monthly Activity Report: August,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(k) Police Department Monthly Activity Report: August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(1) Public Works Department Monthly Activity Report: August,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(m) Claim for Damages: Virginia Morrill, 650 Midvale, Los
Angeles, represented by Harrison W. Sommer, Atty., 429
Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 520, Santa Monica, 90401, filed
June 8, 1985.
Recommended Action: To deny claim per recommendation of
City's insurance adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Co.
(n) Claim for Damages: David LeMontre, 1922 Morgan Lane,
Redondo Beach, CA, represented by Charles D. Sneathern, M
K & Associates, 1650 Pacific Coast Highway, #300, Redondo
Beach, 90277, filed June 10, 1985.
Recommended Action: To deny claim per recommendation of
City's insurance adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Co.
(o) Claim for Damages: Philip Cave, 721 - 8th Street, Hermo-
sa Beach, represented by Harold V. Sullivan, II, P.C.,
One Manchester Blvd., Suite 500, Inglewood, filed August
20, 1985.
Recommended Action: To deny claim per recommendation of
City's insurance adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Co.
(p) Monthly Investment Report: August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(q) Report re. SCRTD violation of LACTC service notification
policy. Letter from Lee Hudspeth, 3415 Manhattan Avenue,
dated August 27, 1985; memorandum from PlanningDirector j_
6 °1�` Michael Schubach dated September 5, 1985. /,tv, � e_ ._G`"' `
Recommended Action: To oppose cutback in SCRTD services.
(r) Minor correction in "Herman" contract. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated September 4,
1985.
Recommended Action: To approve amendment to contract.
(s) Report of 10th Street and Hermosa Avenue traffic signal
warrant study. Memorandum from Public Works Director
Anthony Antich dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(t) Report on Gould Avenue striping. Memorandum from Public
Works Director Anthony Antich dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(u) Request to replace defunct Police administrative vehicle
with funds from its sale as surplus property. Memorandum
from Police Chief Frank Beeson dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(v) Status report re. Fire Hydrant deficiencies. Memorandum
from Acting Fire Chief Dennis McCamant dated. September 4,
1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(w) Status report re. Child Abuse Coordinator Recruitment.
Memorandum from Personnel Administrator Robert Blackwood
dated September 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(x) Recommendation to approve an Out of State Citation Pro-
cessing Agreement with Vertical Management Systems.
Memorandum from General Services Director Joan Noon dated
August 29, 1985.
Recommended Action: To authorize City Manager to sign
agreement.
(y) Contract for construction of sanitary sewers - Target
Area I. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated September 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To reject bid(s) and authorize new
Call for Bids.
(z) Reimbursement of legal expenses re. June 11 special elec-
tion. Memorandum from City Attorney James P. Lough dated
September 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To bill developer for legal
services.
Report from Police/Fire Committee of City Council re.
-revision of fees and charges. Memorandum from Police
Chief Frank Beeson dated September 4, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve revised fees and charges
per Police/Fire Committee of City Council.
Award of Bid - City Newsletter layout and printing.
Memorandum from Assistant City Manager Alana Mastrian
dated September 4, 1985.
Recommended Action: To award bid to Image
Communications.
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(cc) Status report re. Proposed commercial development - movie
theatre & retail facilities at the Community Center site.
Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated Sep-
tember 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
2. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HER-
MOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. N.S.
2435, ESTABLISHING A NO STOPPING, STANDING OR PARK-
ING ZONE AS ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 19-27 OF THE HER-
MOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony Antich
dated September 3, 1985.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
a. Petition for restricted parking zone north side of
Aviation Blvd. between Corona Ave. and Ocean Drive,
submitted by W. D. Goddard, 1049 Aviation Blvd.,
dated August 28, 1985. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: Refer to Business Relations
Sub -Committee of City Council.
b. Letter from Richard Margrave dated August 27, 1985
requesting consideration of changing Valley Drive
between 2nd Street and Herondo to allow for two-way
traffic. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: Refer to Community Relations
Sub -Committee of City Council.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN UR-
GENCY NATURE.
CONSENT HEARINGS
NONE
HEARINGS
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 8:30 P.M.
5. APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
RE. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT RBD'S, 305 PIER AVENUE.
Steve Mizell, Appellant. Memorandum from Building and
Safety Director William Grove dated August 29, 1985.
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6. APPEAL FROM DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION RE. CONDI-
TIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BEER AND WINE SALES AT 1100 STRAND.
Scott Ingell, Appellant. Memorandum from Planning Direc-
tor Michael Schubach dated September 5, 19$f
7. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE RE. HEIGHT
LIMITATIONS. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated September 4, 1985.
8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE RE. PARKING
STANDARDS. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated August 3, 1985.
9. SOUTH SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT APPROVAL (34 -UNIT CON-
DOMINIUM AT 446 MONTEREY BOULEVARD.) Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated September 5,
1985.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
10. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Change of date 1st regular City Council meeting
in October, 1985. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated September 3, 1985.
12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Request by Assemblyman Gerald Felando for input
on Assembly Bill 2198 relating to disposition of
surplus school property.
b. Request of La Mesa City Council requesting sup-
port in asking the League of California Cities
to initiate a statewide ballot initiative for
relief of the joint -several liability rule
("deep pockets" judgments).
13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
"When there is an original sound in the world,
it wakens a hundred echoes."
-John A. Shedd
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, September 10, 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.
It is requested that anyone who wishes to speak on any scheduled
public hearing matter, please fill out a card (located in foyer)
and deposit in the box adjacent to the podium.
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
PRESENTATION: Resolution of commendation, retiring employee Luis
Gonzales - October, 1960 to September, 1985
PROCLAMATION: "Constitution Week", September 17 - 23, 1985.
"Coastweek", September 21 - 28, 1985 and
"California Coastal Clean-up Day", Saturday,
September 21, 1985
1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters will be
acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority con-
sent of the City Council. There will be no separate 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 August 27, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Demands and Warrants: September 10, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrants
Nos. through inclusive.
(c) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(d) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated September 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(e) Request for Closed Session 9/24/85. Memorandum from City
Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated August 20, 1985.
Recommended Action: To calendar a Closed Session for
September 24, 1985 at 6:30 p.m.
(f) Building and Safety Department Monthly Activity Report:
August, 1985.
'Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(g) Community Resources Department Monthly Activity Report:
August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(h) Fire Department Monthly Activity Report: August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(i) General Services Monthly Activity Report: August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(j) Planning Department Monthly Activity Report: August,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(k) Police Department Monthly Activity Report: August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(1) Public Works Department Monthly Activity Report: August,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
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(m) Claim for Damages: Virginia Morrill, 650 Midvale, Los
Angeles, represented by Harrison W. Sommer, Atty., 429
Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 520, Santa Monica, 90401, filed
June 8, 1985.
Recommended Action: To deny claim per recommendation of
City's insurance adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Co.
(n) Claim for Damages: David LeMontre, 1922 Morgan Lane,
Redondo Beach, CA, represented by Charles D. Sneathern, M
K & Associates, 1650 Pacific Coast Highway, #300, Redondo
Beach, 90277,
filed June 10, 1985.
Recommended Action: To deny claim per recommendation of
City's insurance adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Co.
(o) Claim for Damages: Philip Cave, 721 - 8th Street, Hermo-
sa Beach, represented by Harold V. Sullivan, II, P.C.,
One Manchester Blvd., Suite 500, Inglewood, filed August
20, 1985.
Recommended Action: To deny claim per recommendation of
City's insurance adjuster, R. L. Kautz & Co.
(p) Monthly Investment Report: August, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(q) Report re. SCRTD violation of LACTC service notification
policy. Letter from Lee Hudspeth, 3415 Manhattan Avenue,
dated August 27, 1985; memorandum from Planning Director
Michael Schubach dated September 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To oppose cutback in SCRTD services.
(r) Minor correction in "Herman" contract. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated September 4,
1985.
Recommended Action: To approve amendment to contract.
(s) Report of 10th Street and Hermosa Avenue traffic signal
warrant study. Memorandum from Public Works Director
Anthony Antich dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(t) Report on Gould Avenue striping. Memorandum from Public
Works Director Anthony Antich dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(u) Request to replace defunct Police administrative vehicle
with funds from its sale as surplus property. Memorandum
from Police Chief Frank Beeson dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(v) Status report re. Fire Hydrant deficiencies. Memorandum
from Acting Fire Chief Dennis McCamant dated September 14,
1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(w) Status report re. Child Abuse Coordinator Recruitment.
Memorandum from Personnel Administrator Robert Blackwood
dated September 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(x) Recommendation to approve an Out of State Citation Pro-
cessing Agreement with Vertical Management Systems.
Memorandum from General Services Director Joan Noon dated
August 29, 1985.
Recommended Action: To authorize City Manager to sign
agreement.
(y) Contract for construction of sanitary sewers - Target
Area I. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated September 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To reject bid(s) and authorize new
Call for Bids.
(z) Reimbursement of legal expenses re. June 11 special elec-
tion. Memorandum from City Attorney James P. Lough dated
September 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To bill developer for legal
services.
(aa) Report from Police/Fire Committee of City Council re.
revision of fees and charges. Memorandum from Police
Chief Frank Beeson dated September 4, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve revised fees and charges
per Police/Fire Committee of City Council.
(bb) Award of Bid - City Newsletter layout and printing.
Memorandum from Assistant City Manager Alana Mastrian
dated September 4, 1985.
Recommended Action: To award bid to Image
Communications.
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(cc) Status report re. Proposed commercial development - movie
theatre & retail facilities at the Community Center site.
Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated Sep-
tember 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
2. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HER-
MOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. N.S.
2435, ESTABLISHING A NO STOPPING, STANDING OR PARK-
ING ZONE AS ESTABLISHED IN SECTION 19-27 OF THE HER-
MOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony Antich
dated September 3, 1985.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
a. Petition for restricted parking zone north side of
Aviation Blvd. between Corona Ave. and Ocean Drive,
submitted by W. D. Goddard, 1049 Aviation Blvd.,
dated August 28, 1985. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: Refer to Business Relations
Sub -Committee of City Council.
b. Letter from Richard Margrave dated August 27, 1985
requesting consideration of changing Valley Drive
between 2nd Street and Herondo to allow for two-way
traffic. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated September 3, 1985.
Recommended Action: Refer to Community Relations
Sub -Committee of City Council.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN UR-
GENCY NATURE.
CONSENT HEARINGS
NONE
HEARINGS
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 8:30 P.M.
5. APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS
RE. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT RBD'S, 305 PIER AVENUE.
Steve Mizell, Appellant. Memorandum from Building and
Safety Director William Grove dated August 29, 1985.
6. APPEAL FROM DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION RE. CONDI-
TIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BEER AND WINE SALES AT 1100 STRAND.
Scott Ingell, Appellant. Memorandum from Planning Direc-
tor Michael Schubach dated September 5, 195.
7. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE RE. HEIGHT
LIMITATIONS. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated September 4, 1985.
8 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE RE. PARKING
STANDARDS. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated August 3, 1985.
9. SOUTH SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT APPROVAL (34 -UNIT CON-
DOMINIUM AT 1446 MONTEREY BOULEVARD.) Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated September 5,
1985.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
10. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS — CITY MANAGER
a. Change of date 1st regular City Council meeting
in October, 1985. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated September 3, 1985.
12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Request by Assemblyman Gerald Felando for input
on Assembly Bill 2198 relating to disposition of
surplus school property.
b. Request of La Mesa City Council requesting sup-
port in asking the League of California Cities
to initiate a statewide ballot initiative for
relief of the joint -several liability rule
("deep pockets" judgments).
13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT