HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/13/85"The ability to work with people is as purchasable a commodity
as coffee or sugar, but I will pay more for it than any other
under the sun." -John D. Rockefeller
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, June 13, 1985 - Council Chambers, City Hall
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
PROCLAMATION: National Chamber of Commerce Week, June 24 - 30,
1985
National Pest Control Month, June, 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 May 14, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on May 28, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
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(c) Demands and Warrants: June 13, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrants
Nos. through inclusive.
(d) Fire Department Activity Report: April, 1985
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(e) Fire Department Activity Report: May, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(f) Department of Building & Safety Activity Report: May,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(g) Department of Community Resources Activity Report: May,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(h) General Services Department Activity Report: May, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(i) •Planning Department Activity Report: May, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(j) Police Department Activity Report: May, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(k) Department of Public Works Activity Report: May, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(1) Recommendation to adopt the Police Recruit concept and
job classification as part-time, non -sworn. Memorandum
from Police Chief Frank Beeson dated May 25, 1985.
Recommended Action: To adopt the Police Recruit concept
and to approve the revised police officer class
specification.
(m) Report on internal control, Fiscal Year 1983-84,
Alexander Grant & Company. Memorandum from Finance Ad-
ministrator Viki Copeland dated May 30, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(n) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated June 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(o) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(p) Appropriation of Funds, Acquisition of Seaview Parkette.
Memorandum from Finance Administrator Viki Copeland dated
May 29, 1985.
Recommended Action: To appropriate funds.
(q) Award of Bid - Operator for Beach Shuttle. Memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated June 4,
1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(r) Resolution to set public hearing for proposed sewer use
charge. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated June 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To adopt resolution setting public
hearing.
(s) Monthly Investment Report. Memorandum from City
Treasurer Norma Goldbach dated June 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
2. ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 85-798 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 19-107 OF CHAPTER
19, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, OF THE HERMOSA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF PARKING CONTROL
PROVISIONS OF SAID CHAPTER.
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
(b) . ORDINANCE NO. 85-799 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2-73 AND 2-74 OF
THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY CODE TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF PLAN-
NING COMMISSIONERS FROM SEVEN TO FIVE, TO CHANGE THE MAN-
NER IN WHICH EXCUSED ABSENCES ARE DETERMINED, TO ADD A
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ABSENCES, AND TO AMEND THE METHOD BY
WHICH VACANCIES ARE REPORTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading and
adoption-.
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(c) ORDINANCE NO. 85-800 - AN ORDINANCE, OF 'THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 17, SCHEDULE OF FEES, (b) TAXES,
GROUP 3.a, BY INCREASING• THE LICENSE TAX TO $75.00 PER
YEAR. (HOME BUSINESSES).
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
(d) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 17,
SECTION 17-19, SCHEDULE OF FEES., (B) TAXES, GROUP 17,
APARTMENT RENTAL BUSINESS LICENSES AND ALSO ADDING RENTAL
OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS.
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading and
introduction.
(e). AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING FEES, TOLLS, RATES, RENTALS, OR
OTHER CHARGES FOR SERVICES AND FACILITIES FURNISHED BY,
OR AVAILABLE FROM, THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, AND PROVID-
ING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH CHARGES. Memorandum from
City Attorney James P. Lough dated June 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading and
introduction.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONFIRMATION OF FY 85-86 STREET LIGHT-
ING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated May 31, 1985.
5. PUBLIC HEARING FOR INTRODUCTION OF OIL ORDINANCE - OIL
CODE. Memorandum from City Attorney James P. Lough dated
June 6, 1985.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
6. ADOPTION OF 1985-86 BUDGET.
a. Report on Utility Users Tax
b.' Any further modifications from City Council:
1) Increase City Council Department Conference
allocation to $8,459.
2) Other
c. Specific enabling actions:
1) Ordinance assigning BZA responsibility to the
Planning Commission.
2) Recommendation to introduce ordinance of the
City of Hermosa Beach, California, amending the
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 17-19, Classification "C", Group 1, General
Contractors.
3) Recommendation to introduce ordinance of the
City of Hermosa Beach, California, amending the
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 17-19, Classification "C", Group 2, Sub-
Contractors.
4) Recommendation to introduce ordinance of the Ciy
of Hermosa Beach, California, amending the Her-
mosa Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 17, Section
17-19, Classification "B", Group 12., Motion Pic-
ture Production.
5) Resolution adoption 1985-86 Budget.
7. REPORT ON "BOOTLEG" APARTMENT ABATEMENT. Memor.andum'from
Building and Safety Director William Grove dated June 4;
1985.
8. AWARD OF CONTRACT - WORKERS COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATION
1985-87. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.Meyer
dated June 5, 1985.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
From 5/28 meeting:
PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBERS DEBELLIS & WOOD
(c) Claim for Damages: The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railroad re. accident of Kevin Okura, represented by John
H. Ernster and Peter A. Saporito, One Santa Fe Plaza,
5200 E. Sheila Street, L.A. 90040, filed May 9, 1985.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOD
(d) Contract for services with Los Angeles County. Memoran-
dum from Assistant City Manager Alana M. Mas,trian dated
May 17, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve General Services
Agreement.
PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DEBELLIS
(m) Request to call for bids - landscaping services. Memo-
randum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated.May 22,
1985.
Recommended Action: To authorize call for bids.
PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUTSCH
(n) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated May 23., 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Recommendation to establish pre -agenda City
Council meetings before each regular Council
meeting. (Continued from 5/28 meeting.)
b. Procedure for City Council meetings. (Continued
from 5/28 meeting.)
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Maintenance and improvements at Clark Field.
Memorandum from Mayor Barks dated May 21, 1985.
(Continued from 5/28 meeting.)
b. Proposed contract for services: Hermosa Beach
Sister Cities Association. Memorandum from City
Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated May 22, 1985.
(Continued from 5/28 meeting.)
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS .FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
I I.
13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
"The ability to work with people is as purchasable a commodity
as coffee or sugar, but I will pay more for it than any other
under the sun." -John D, 'Rockefeller
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, June 13, 1985 - Council Chambers, City Hall
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
PROCLAMATION: National Chamber of Commerce Week, June 24 - 30,
1985
National Pest Control Month, June, 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 May 14, 1985..
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on May 28, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(c) Demands and Warrants: June 13, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrants
Nos. through inclusive.
(d) Fire Department Activity Report: April, 1985
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(e) Fire Department Activity Report: May, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(f) Department of Building & Safety Activity Report: May,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(g) Department of Community Resources Activit Report: May,
1985.
Recommended Action To receive and file.
(h) General Services Department Activity Report: May, 1985.
Recommended
Action:
To receive and file.
(i) Planning Department Activity Report:May, 198.5.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(j) Police Department Activity Report: May, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(k) Department of Public Works Activity Report: May, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(1) Recommendation to adopt the Police Recruit concept and
job classification as part-time non -sworn. Memorandum
from Police Chief Frank Beeson dated May 25, 198.5.
Recommended Action: To adopt the Police Recruit concept
and to approve the revised police officer class
specification.
(m) Re ort on internal control Fiscal Year 1983-84
Alexander Grant & Company. Memorandum from Finance Ad-
ministrator Viki Copeland dated May 30, 1985.
Recommended
Action:
To approve staff recommendation.
(n) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated June 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(o) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(p) Appropriation of Funds, Acquisition of Seaview Parkette.
Memorandum from Finance Administrator Viki Copeland dated
May 29, 1985.
Recommended Action: To appropriate funds.
(q) Award of Bid - Operator for Beach Shuttle. Memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated June 4,
1985.
Recommended Action:
WOOD NO.
To approve staff recommendation.
(r) Resolution to set public hearing for pro.osed sewer use
charge. Memorandum from Public:Works Director. Anthony.
Antich dated June 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To adopt resolution setting public
hearing.
R & F 5-0
(s) Monthly Investment Report.. Memorandum from City
Treasurer Norma Goldbach dated June 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive
and. file.
STAFF PREPARE ORDINANCE RE. ABANDONENT OF OFFICE. OK 3-2.(BA/CIO
NO). DEBELLIS WANTS STAFF REPORT RE. STATE REQUIREMENT.
2. 'ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 85-798 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
'SA.BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 19-107 OF CHAPTER
19, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, OF THE HERMOSA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF PARKING CONTROL
PROVISIONS OF SAID CHAPTER.
Recommended Action: For waiver of further :reading, and
adoption.
ADOPTED 5-0.
(b) ORDINANCE NO. 85-799 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2-73 AND 2774 OF
THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY CODE TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF PLAN-
NING COMMISSIONERS FROM SEVEN TO FIVE, TO CHANGE THE MAN-
NER IN WHICH EXCUSED ABSENCES ARE DETERMINED, TO ADD A
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ABSENCES, AND TO AMEND THE METHOD BY
WHICH VACANCIES ARE REPORTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
ADOPTED 44-1 (BR NO)
(c) ORDINANCE NO. 85-800 - AN' ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 17; SCHEDULE OF FEES, (b) TAXES,
GROUP 3.a, BY INCREASING THE LICENSE TAX TO $75.00 PER
YEAR. (HOME BUSINESSES).
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
ADOPTED 3-0-2 (CIO,/DEB ABSTAIN)
(d) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,.. CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 17,
SECTION 17-19, SCHEDULE OF FEES., (B) TAXES, GROUP 17,
APARTMENT RENTAL BUSINESS LICENSES AND ALSO ADDING RENTAL
OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS.
Recommended Action: For Waiver_ of further reading and
introduction.
RESCIND 3-2 (WOOD/CiOFFI NO)
(e) AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING FEES, TOLLS, RATES, RENTALS, OR
OTHER CHARGES FOR SERVICES AND'. FACILITIES FURNISHED BY,
OR. AVAILABLE FROM, THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, AND PROVID-
ING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH CHARGES. Memorandum from
City'Attorney James P. Lough dated June 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: For Waiver of further reading and
introduction.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
PUBLIC HEARINGS-
4.
EARINGS4. PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONFIRMATION OF FY 85-86' STREET -LIGHT-
ING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated May 31, 1985.._
OK 44-1 (WOOD NO)
5. PUBLIC HEARING FOR INTRODUCTION OF OIL ORDINANCE - OIL
CODE. Memorandum from City Attorney James P. Lough dated
June 6,.1985.
INTRODUCE AS AMENDED OK 5-0
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
6. ADOPTION OF 1985-86 BUDGET.
a. Report on Utility Users Tax
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE SETTING RATE AT 6% FIRST NINE MONTHS, 5% JULY
1, 1986 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1988. OK 3-2 (WO/BA NO) MONEY TO BE
EARMARKED FOR SEWER MAINTENANCE, POLICE:FOOT PATROL 'BOOTLEG
ABATEMENT.
b. Any further modifications from City Council:
1) Increase City Council Department Conference
allocation to $8,459.
OK 3-2 (WOOD/BR NO)
2) Other
KEEP PARAMEDICS AT 9 INSTEAD OF GOING TO 6. OK 4-1 (CIO NO)
c. Specific enabling actions:
1) Ordinance assigning BZA responsibility to the
Planning Commission.
INTRODUCE 4-1 (BARKS NO)
2) Recommendation to introduce ordinance of the
City of Hermosa Beach, California, amending the
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 17-19, Classification "C", Group 1, General
Contractors.
INTRODUCE 570
3) Recommendation to introduce ordinance of the
City of,Hermosa Beach, California, amending the
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 17-19, Classification "C", Group 2, Sub
Contractors.
INTRODUCE 5-0
INTRODUCE 5-0
4) Recommendation to introduce ordinance of the Ciy
of Hermosa Beach, California, amending the Her-
mosa Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 17, Section
17-19, Classification "B", Group, 12, Motion Pic-
ture Production.
5) Resolution adoption 1985-86 Budget .
REPORT ON "BOOTLEG" APARTMENT ABATEMENT. Memorandum from
Building and Safety Director William Gro-ve dated June 4,
1985.
CIO/DEB WOULD LIKE STAFF TO LOOK AT POSSIBLE PUNISHMENT FOR REAL
ESTATE AGENTS WHO KNOWINGLY RENT BOOTLEGS.' WOULD LIKE BOOTLEG `
ABATEMENT ACTIVITY TO BE INCLUDED IN MONTHLY ACTIVITY' REPORT.
8. AWARD OF CONTRACT - WORKERS COMPENSATION. ADMINISTRATION
1985-87. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.Meyer
dated June 5, 1985.
OK.STAFF RECOMMENDATION. 5-0
9. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
From 5/28 meeting:
PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBERS DEBELLIS & WOOD
(c) Claim for Damages: The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railroad re. accident of Kevin Okura, represented by John
H. Ernster and Peter A. Saporito, One Santa Fe Plaza,
5200 E. Sheila Street, L.A. 90040, filed May 9, 1985.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
OK 5-0. BRUTSCH WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT OUR LIMITS ARE CURRENTLY
WITH REGARD TO EVENTS
PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER.WOOD
(d) Contract for services with Los Angeles County. Memoran-
dum from Assistant City Manager Alana M. Mastrian.dated
May 17, .1985.
.Recommended Action: To approve General -Services
Agreement.
OK 5-0
PULLED BY 'COUNCILMEMBER DEBELLIS
(m) Re•uest to call for bids - landscaping services. Meta -
from City Manager Gregory .T. Meyer dated May 22,
randum
1985.
SECTION 10 BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE APPROPRIATE DIMENSIONS FOR
PITCHERS MOUNDS ETC. PER LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD LAYOUT. OK 5-0
Recommended Action: To authorize call for. bids.
PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER'BRUTSCH
(n) City Manager Activity Report.,Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated May 23, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive
and file.
RECEIVE AND FILE OK 5-0
10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS'- CITY MANAGER
Recommendation to establish pre -agenda City
Council meetings before each regular Council
meeting. (Continued from 5/28 meeting.)
RECEIVE AND FILE OK
b. Procedure for City Council meetings. (Continued.
from 5/28 meeting..-)
MOVE ORAL COMMUNICATIONS TO FOLLOW WRITTEN CO MU ICATIONS FROM
PUBLIC. OK 3-2 (CIO/WO,NO)
PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD AT 8:30 P.M. OK 5-0
Request for Closed Session 6/25/85.
OK CLOSED SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. 6/25
d. Request for Closed Session 6/18/85.
OK CLOSED SESSION AT 6:30 P.M. 6/18
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS CITY COUNCIL
a. Maintenance and improvements at Clark Field.
Memorandum from 'Mayor Barks dated May 21, 1985.
(Continued from 5/28 meeting.)
BASEBALL LEAGUE TO TAKE CARE OF FENCING & PLACEMENT OF BATTING
CAGE FROM FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY COUNCIL ON 5/28. OK 4-1 WOOD NO.
b. Proposed contract for services: Hermosa Beach
Sister Cities Association. Memorandum from City
Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated May 22, 1985.
(Continued from 5/28 meeting.)
RECEIVE AND FILE. 5-0
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE
CONSTRUCTION COMPLAINT FROM MARILYN SPANGBERG, 706 - 5TH STREET.
C.M. TO RESPOND TO CITY COUNCIL ASAP. OK 5-0
13. OTHER MATTERS CITY COUNCIL
WOOD-- PROPOSED LEGISLATION SENT FROM CALIF. C OF C'S RE. TOWING
FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY. WANTS CITY TO INFORM LEGISLATORS OF OUR
OPPOSITION. OK 5-0
WOOD - COMPLAINED ABOUT TYPE OF TREES DOWNTOWN.
WOOD - WOULD LIKE P.W. TO RECOMMEND. TYPE OF TRASH ENCLOSURES FOR
USE BY CITY. OK 5-0
CIOFFI - NEED SIGNS ON BATHROOMS AT CLARK FIELD
CIOFFI -.POLICE CHIEF HAVE PATROLS CHECK CLARK FIELD AT. NIGHT ON
REGULAR BASIS.
CIOFFI - C.M. TO LOOK AT SIMILAR ORDINANCE TO MANHATTAN'S RE.
BANNING OF R.V.'S ON'STREET OVERNIGHT (PEOPLE LIVING IN THEM).
BARKS - SEND LETTER TO HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTE-
RIOR RE. OFFSHORE DRILLING. OK 4-1 WOOD NO.
BARKS - WILL HAVE A HOTEL AGENDA ITEM JUNE 25.
ADJOURNMENT AT 11:55 P.M.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, held on Thursday, June 13, 1985 at the
hour of 7:35 P.M. in the Council Chamber.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Lois Peek
ROLL CALL
Present: Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
Absent: None
PROCLAMATION: National Chamber of Commerce Week, June 24 - 30,
1985
National Pest Control Month, June, 1985 - accepted
by Lee Clifton of the Pest Control Association
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Action: To approve the consent calendar items (a)
through (s) with the exception of the following items
which were pulled for separate discussion but are listed
in order for clarity, and noting "NO" votes as follows:
(m) Wood, (r) Brutsch, (s) withdrawn and "NO" on (q)
Wood.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on May 14, 1985.
Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on May 28, 1985.
Action: To approve minutes.
(c) Demands and Warrants: June 13, 1985.
Action: To approve Demands and Warrants Nos. 17207
through 17210 and 17212 through 17310 inclusive noting
voided Warrants 17212 and 17244.
(d) Fire Department Activity Report: April, 1985
Action: To receive and file.
(e) Fire Department Activity Report: May, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(f) Department of Building & Safety Activity Report: May,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
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(g) Department of Community Resources Activity Report: May,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(h) General Services Department Activity Report: May, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(i) Planning Department Activity Report: May, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(j) Police Department Activity Report: May, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(k) Department of Public Works Activity Report: May, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(1) Recommendation to adopt the Police Recruit concept and
job classification as part-time non -sworn. Memorandum
from Police Chief Frank Beeson dated May 25,1985.
Action: To adopt the Police Recruit concept and to ap-
prove the revised police officer class specification.
(m) Report on internal control Fiscal Year 1983-84,
Alexander Grant & Company. Memorandum from Finance Ad-
ministrator Viki Copeland dated May 30, 1985.
Action: To approve recommendation of Alexander Grant and
Company (formerly Fox and Company) in their "Report on
Internal Accounting Control" for the City of Hermosa
Beach dated June 30, 1984.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
(n) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated June 6, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Action: To receive and file.
Appropriation of Funds, Acquisition of Seaview Parkette.
Memorandum from Finance Administrator Viki Copeland dated
May 29, 1985.
Action: To appropriate $190,000 from the Park and Rec-
reation Facility Tax Fund for acquisition of Seaview
Parkette.
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(q) Award of Bid — Operator for Beach Shuttle. Memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated June 4,
1985.
Action: To accept the bid from Mark IV Charter Lines,
Inc. to operate the Beach Cities Commuter Shuttle at
$54.28/hr. or approximately $103,545 a year (the City's
share of costs is expected to be $36,241) and adopt
Resolution No. 85-4848 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROV-
ING THE SELECTION OF MARK IV CHARTER LINES, INC., TO IM-
PLEMENT THE HERMOSA-MANHATTAN COMMUTER SHUTTLE."
(r) Resolution to set •ublic hearing for proposed sewer use
charge. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated June 5, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
(s) Monthly Investment Report. Memorandum from City
Treasurer Norma Goldbach dated June 6, 1985.
Withdrawn.
Action: To have staff prepare an ordinance to include
abandonment of office for the offices of City Clerk and
City Treasurer.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
2. ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 85-798 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH
CALIFORNIA
AMENDING SECTION 19-107 OF CHAPTER
19 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC OF THE HERMOSA BEACH
PARKING CONTROL
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT
OF
PROVISIONS OF SAID CHAPTER.
Action: To waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No.
85-789 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 19-107 OF CHAPTER 19,
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, OF THE HERMOSA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF PARKING CONTROL
PROVISIONS OF SAID CHAPTER."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
(b) ORDINANCE NO. 85-799 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS 2-73 AND 2-74 OF
THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY CODE TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF PLAN-
NING COMMISSIONERS FROM SEVEN TO FIVE. TO CHANGE THE MAN-
NER IN WHICH EXCUSED ABSENCES ARE DETERMINED, TO ADD
A
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ABSENCES, AND TO AMEND THE METHOD BY
WHICH VACANCIES ARE REPORTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
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Action: To waive further reading of Ordinance No. 85-799
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CAL-
IFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2-73 AND 2-74 OF THE HERMOSA
BEACH CITY CODE TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF PLANNING COMMIS-
SIONERS FROM SEVEN TO FIVE, TO CHANGE THE MANNER IN WHICH
EXCUSED ABSENCES ARE DETERMINED, TO ADD A MAXIMUM NUMBER
OF ABSENCES, AND TO AMEND THE METHOD BY WHICH VACANCIES
ARE REPORTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL."
Motion Mayor Barks, second DeBellis. So ordered.
Final Action: To adopt Ordinance No. 85-799.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Wood.
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
NOES - Brutsch
(c) ORDINANCE NO. 85-800 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 17, SCHEDULE OF FEES, b) TAXES,
GROUP 3.a, BY INCREASING THE LICENSE TAX TO $75.00 PER
YEAR. (HOME BUSINESSES).
Action: To waive further reading of Ordinance No. 85-800
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CAL-
IFORNIA, AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAP-
TER 17, SCHEDULE OF FEES, (b) TAXES, GROUP 3'.a. BY IN-
CREASING THE LICENSE TAX TO $75.00 PER YEAR."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
Final Action: To adopt Ordinance No. 85-800.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch.
AYES - Brutsch, Wood, Mayor Barks
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Cioffi, DeBellis
(d) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17
SECTION 17-19, SCHEDULE OF FEES.s B TAXES, GROUP 17,
APARTMENT RENTAL BUSINESS LICENSES AND ALSO ADDING RENTAL
OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS.
Handled with (e).
(e) AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING FEES TOLLS RATES RENTALS OR
OTHER CHARGES FOR SERVICES AND FACILITIES FURNISHED BY,
OR AVAILABLE FROM, THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, AND PROVID-
ING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH CHARGES. Memorandum
City Attorney James P. Lough dated June 6, 1985.
from
Action: To handle (d) and (e) under agenda item 6.
Motion Brutsch, second DeBellis. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Wood.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONFIRMATION OF FY 85-86 STREET LIGHT-
ING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated May 31, 1985. •
Staff report was presented by Public Works Director
Anthony Antich..
The Public Hearing was opened. No one coming forward to
speak the Public Hearing was closed.
Action: To confirm the assessment for the Street
Lighting District and adopt Resolution No. 85-4845
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND ASSESS-
MENT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENC-
ING JULY 1, 1985. HERMOSA BEACH STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT
1985-86."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Wood.
5. PUBLIC HEARING FOR • INTRODUCTION OF OIL ORDINANCE - OIL
CODE. Memorandum from City Attorney James P. Lough dated
June 6, 1985.
The staff report was presented by City Attorney Lough.
The Public Hearing was opened. Coming forward to speak
were:
Robert Rona, 1509 Via Lazo, Palos Verdes Estates, who
owns property at 644 Manhattan Avenue stating he is con-
cerned about not being able to obtain a copy of the draft
ordinance. One was made available to him.
Etta Simpson, 651 - 25th Street, asked if a full draft
EIR would be done (yes) and asked for any agency reports
done in the past year (City, Attorney has).
The Public Hearing was closed.
Action: To delete Sections 21A-2.11 to 21A-2.17 re
Variances from the proposed ordinance, pages 15 though
18, and the word "variance" from line 13, page 24.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Wood, Mayor Barks
Councilman Brutsch asked that a section be added to the
ordinance stating that if the. City becomes involved in
litigation with the driller, the driller would be obli-
gated to pay attorney fees. He was advised that this
would be made a part of the contract.
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Further Action: To remove Section 21A-3.4, page 23,
lines 18 through 27 and page 24, lines 3 through 6
regarding drilling close to school buildings.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Brutsch, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
NOES - Cioffi
Further Action: To add a section under definitions
called "Emergency" with a description as follows: Any
threat to health and safety in the area to the drill site
or a significant loss of ability to drill allows a
variance of the provisions of the code and that such a
variance would have to be approved by the City Coucnil.
Motion Brutsch, second Wood. So ordered.
Action: To waive full reading of Ordinance No. 85-803
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH ES-
TABLISHING THE HERMOSA BEACH OIL CODE REGULATING THE
DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN OF OIL RECOVERY AND ESTABLISHING A
PERMIT SYSTEM FOR DRILLING AND OIL RECOVERY OPERATIONS
PURSUANT TO THE LIMITATIONS OF HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 21-10."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
Final Action: To introduce Ordinance No. 85-803.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
6. ADOPTION OF 1985-86 BUDGET.
a. Report on Utility Users Tax. Memorandum from City
Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated June 4, 1985.
Supplemental information - letter from Jeff Eden,
Storer Cable Television dated June 13, 1985
and Yield Tables.
The staff report was presented by City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer.
Addressing Council requesting the elimination of
Storer Cable Television from this Utility User Tax
was Jeff Eden, General Manager of Storer Cable
Television.
Action: To waive full reading of Ordinance No. 85-
804 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
BY ADDING THERETO ARTICLE VI, WHICH SAID ARTICLE
RELATES TO UTILITIES TAX AND DETERMINING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE RELATES TAXES FOR THE USUAL AND CURRENT
EXPENSES OF THE CITY."
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi. So ordered.
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Further Action: To introduce Ordinance No. 85-804.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES Wood, Mayor Barks
Final Action: Funds to be raised by the Utility
Users Tax to be earmarked as follows:
1. The first $500,000 to pay the debt service on
the sewer maintenance bond.
2. To fund the Police foot patrol year-round in the
downtown area (approximately $100,000).
3. To aggressively enforce bootleg removal
(approximately $36,000).
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
NOES - None
b. Any further modifications from City Council:
1) Increase City Council Department Conference
allocation to $8;459. Memorandum from City
Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated June 4, 1985.
Action - To increase the recommended allocation
for City Council Department Conference expenses
by $1,499 thereby restoring this account to the
same level as in 1984-85.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Cioffi. So ordered
noting "NO" votes by Brutsch and Wood.
2) Other
a. Ordinance No. 85-801 (from 2d) - Apartment
Rental Business Licenses
Action - To rescind Ordinance No. 85-801.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch. So ordered.
b. Ordinance No. 85-802 (from 2c) - Cit Sewer
System Fee
Acton - To rescind Ordinance No. 85-802.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch. So ordered.
A recess was called at 9:45 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 10:00 P.M.
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c. Specific enabling actions:
1) Ordinance assigning BZA responsibility to the
Planning Commission.
Action - To waive full reading of Ordinance No.
85-805 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE X, BY ABOLISHING THE BOARD OF ZONING
ADJUSTMENTS AND TRANSFERRING ITS DUTIES TO THE
PLANNING COMMISSION."
Motion Wood, second DeBellis. So ordered.
Final Action - To introduce Ordinance No.
85-805.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES —Mayor Barks
2) Recommendation to introduce ordinance of the
City of Hermosa
Beach
Californi
amending the
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 17-19, Classification "C", Group 1, General
Contractors. Memorandum from Fire Chief Ronald
D. Simmons dated May 28, 1985.
Action: To waive full reading of Ordinance
No. 85-806 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE HERMOSA
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 17, SECTION 17-
19., CLASSIFICATION "C", GROUP 1, GENERAL CON-
TRACTORS, BY INCREASING THE LICENSE TAX TO
$100.00 PER YEAR."
Motion Wood, second DeBellis. So ordered.
a
Final Action: To introduce Ordinance No.
85-806.
Motion Wood, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
3) Recommendation to introduce ordinance of the
City of Hermosa
Beach California amending the
Hermosa Beach Municipal Codex Chapter 17, S
tion 17-19 Classification "C" Group 2
Contractors. Memorandum from Fire Chief Ronald
D. Simmons dated May 28, 1985.
ec-
Sub-
Action: To waive full reading and introduce
Ordinance No. 85-807 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 17,
SECTION 17-19., CLASSIFICATION OF "C", GROUP 2,
SUBCONTRACTORS, BY INCREASING THE LICENSE TAX TO
$75.00 PER YEAR."
Motion Wood, second DeBellis. So ordered.
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4) Recommendation to introduce ordinance of the
City of Hermosa Beach California
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code Cha
amending the
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ter 17 Sec-
tion 17-19, Classification "B", Group 12, Motion
Picture Production. Memorandum from Fire Chief
Ronald D. Simmons dated June 3, 1985.
Action:':', To waive full reading and introduce
Ordinance No. 85-808 entitled "AN ORDINANCE .OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 17,
SECTION 17-19., CLASSIFICATION "B", GROUP 12,
MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION, BY INCREASING THE
LICENSE TAX TO $150.00 PER DAY."
Motion Wood, second Brutsch.
Amendment to Motion: The license tax to be
$200.00 per day.
Motion Cioffi with the concurrence of the maker
of the motion and the second.
So ordered.
5) Resolution adoption 1985-86 Budget.
Action: To adopt the budget for the fiscal year
1985-86 by adopting Resolution No. 85-4846 enti-
tled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1985-86."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered
noting a "NO" vote by Wood.
7. REPORT ON "BOOTLEG" APARTMENT ABATEMENT. Memorandum from
Building and Safety Director William Grove dated June 4,
1985.
Proposed Action: To receive and file.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi. Withdrawn.
Action: The bootleg abatement procedure progress to be -
contained in the Building Department Activity Report each
month and that we actively pursue reporting all par-
ticipants to the appropriate authorities in the event
they are licensed.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis. So ordered.
8. AWARD OF CONTRACT - WORKERS COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATION
1985-87. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.Meyer
dated June 5, 1985.
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Action: To enter into a thee -year contract with R. L.
Kautz Company for Worker's Compensation Claims ad-
ministration, 1985-1987 per their May 31, 1985 proposal;
first year costs to be $7,560 appropriated as a part of
the Insurance Department budget.
Motion Mayor Barks, second DeBellis. So ordered.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
From 5/28 meeting:
PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBERS DEBELLIS & WOOD
(c) Claim for Damages: The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railroad re. accident of Kevin Okura, represented by John
H. Ernster and Peter A. Saporito, One Santa Fe Plaza,
5200 E. Sheila Street, L.A. 90040, filed May 9, 1985.
Action: To deny claim and refer to this City's insurance
carrier.
Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOD
(d) Contract for services with Los Angeles County. Memoran-
dum from Assistant City Manager Alana M. Mastrian dated
May 17, 1985.
Action: To approve General Services Agreement with the
County of Los Angeles changing line 9 on page 5 of the
agreement to 1990.from 1985.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DEBELLIS
(m) Re.uest to call for bids - landscaping services. Memo-
randum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated May 22,
1985.
Action: To authorize call for bids with change to page
40 of draft proposal "appropriate dimensions for pitchers
mound and batters box be consistent with Little League
rules."
Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUTSCH
(n) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated May 23, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
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10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Recommendation to establish pre -agenda City
Council meetings before each regular Council
meeting. Continued from 5/28 meeting.)
Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer
dated May 22, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Cioffi. So ordered.
b. Procedure for Cit 1 Council meetings. (Continued
from 5/28 meeting.) Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated May 22, 1985.
Action: To move "Oral Communications from the
Public - Matters of an Urgency Nature" to item
#4 on future agendas immediately after "Written
Communications from the Public".
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, DeBellis, Mayor Barks
NOES - Cioffi, Wood
Final Action: To have all Public Hearings begin
at 8:30 P.M.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor
Barks
NOES - None
Mayor Barks stated he would contact Storer Cable
Television regarding their publishing public
hearings and major municipal matters prior to
City Council meetings.
c. Request for Closed Session 6/25/85. Memorandum
from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated June 7,
1985.
City Manager Meyer advised that "discussion of
offer to purchase real property" should be added
to the items to be discussed at this Closed
Session.
Action: To approve convening a Closed Session
at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, June 18, 1985 for the
purpose of litigation (Stinnett) and discussion
of offer to purchase real property.
Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Barks. So
ordered.
d. Re.uest for Closed Session 6/18/85. Memorandum
from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated June
10, 1985.
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Action: To approve convening a Closed Session
at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 25, 1985 to dis-
cuss matters of personnel and litigation.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Maintenance and improvements at Clark Field.
Memorandum from Mayor Barks dated May 21, 1985.
(Continued from 5/28 meeting.)
12.
ORAL
Action: As part of our service contract, the
City is to purchase fencing required for the
dugouts and allow placement of the batting cage
on Clark Field.
Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Barks. So ordered
noting a "NO" vote by Wood.
b. Proposed contract for services: Hermosa Beach
Sister Cities Association. Memorandum from City
Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated May 22, 1985.
(Continued from 5/28 meeting.)
Councilman Wood offered the services of his
office and staff for any typing and reproduction
services required by the Hermosa Beach Sister
Cities Association.
Proposed Action: To approve the request of the
Sister City Association to enter into a perfor-
mance contract with the City of Hermosa Beach
for services as stated.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Cioffi.
Withdrawn
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE.
Marilyn Spangberg, 706 - 5th Street, re the height of a
new project at 660 & 670 - 5th Street. Ms. Spangbert
read a letter into the record regarding this subject.
After extensive Council discussion, the following action
was taken:
Action: To direct the City Manager to immediately ad-
dress the problem presented in Ms. Spangberg's letter
dated June 13, 1985 and report back to Council on June
25. Also Mr. Antich, Director of Public Works, is to
accompany the Building Department to measure the building
in question, the City Manager is to be present to enter
into any discussion and he is to immediately notify the
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City Council should the height of the building exceed the
City height limits. He is also to communicate directly
with Ms. Spangberg as needed between now and the meeting
of June 25.
Motion Cioffi, second DeBellis. So ordered.
Hal Spear, 50 ;; 10th Street, questioned the elimination
of the Board of Zoning Adjustments (three members of the
City Council were in favor of the elimination).
13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
1. Wood - Towing Bill in Legislature - Councilman Wood
received a copy from the California Chamber of
Commerce of a bill in the Legislature to "knock off
the horrendous practice of towing companies" which
includes one proposal to prevent towing of a vehicle
for one hour if it is illegally parked on your
property.
Action: To inform our various legislatures that the
Hermosa Beach City Council objects,to that provision
of that Towing Clean-up Ordinance.
Motion Wood, second Cioffi. So ordered.
2. Wood - Tree Trimming Downtown - He stated his
appreciation for the trimming of the trees in the
median downtown but again stressed that these were
the wrong kind of trees to have in that area.
3. Wood - City Trash Bins
Action: To request that the City establish what are
appropriate trash bins for the City.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis. So ordered.
4. Cioffi - Challenge Ballots - Councilman Cioffi
announced for the audience that the Challenge
Ballots from the June 11, 1985 election would be
counted on Friday, June 14, 1985 in the Council
Chamber at 11:00 A.M.
5. Cioffi - Clark Field Restrooms - Councilman Cioffi
asked that signs for Men and Women be affixed to
the restrooms at Clark Field.
6. Cioffi - Overnight Parking at or near City Parks
Action: To askthe City Manager to review the
matter of whether an ordinance would be appropriate
regarding overnight parking of RV's in the City.
Motion Cioffi, second DeBellis. So ordered.
7. Barks - Off -Shore Oil Issue - Mayor Barks advised
Council that on June 7, Christine Reed, Mayor of
Santa Monica had met with Mel Levine to discuss
A
this issue of concern and sent a letter to the
Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee
on Interior.
Action: To send a letter similar to the sample
received from Mayor Reed to the House Appropriations
Subcommittee in Washington
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch. So ordered noting
a "NO" vote by Wood.
8. Barks - Hotel - Mayor Barks advised that he would
have an agenda item for the next meeting with
specific suggestions as to how to proceed with the
Biltmore site.
9. Barks - Lakers - Announced that members of. the
World Champion Laker Basketball team were at
C. J. Bretts this evening.
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach was adjourned at the hour of 11:55 P.M. on Tuesday, June
13, 1985 on a motion by Councilman Brutsch, seconded by Council-
man Wood, to a Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 18,
1985 at 7:00 P.M. for Canvass of the Vote of the June 11, 1985
Special Municipal Election, to be preceded by a Closed Executive
Session at 6:30 P.M.
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, June 18, 1985 at the
hour of 7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
Present: Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
Absent: None
No action taken.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Jack Wood
ROLL CALL
Present: Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wootd, Mayor Barks
Absent: None
1. OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTE - SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION,
JUNE 11, 1985. Memorandum from City Clerk Kathleen
Reviczky dated June 17, 1985.
Action: To approve the official Canvass of Vote and
adopt Resolution No. 85-4847 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN
THE CITY ON JUNE 11, 1985, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH
OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY THE PROVISIONS OF LAW."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Barks
NOES - Wood
ADJOURNMENT
The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach was adjourned at the hour of 7:25 P.M. on Tuesday, June 18,
1985, to a Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 25, 1985
at the hour of 7:30 P.M. to be preceded by a Closed Executive
Session at 6:00 P.M.
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"The ability to work with people is as purchasable a commodity
as coffee or sugar, but I will pay more for it than any other
under the sun." -John D. Rockefeller.
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, June 13, 1985 - Council Chambers, City Hall
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
PROCLAMATION: National Chamber of Commerce Week, June 24 - 30,
1985
National Pest Control Month., June, 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 tothe roll call vote. (Items. removed will
be considered after Municipal Matters.)
(a)
Approval of Minutes:
held on May 14, 1985.
Regular meeting
of the City Council
Recommended Actions- To approve minutes,
(b) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on May 28, 1985
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(c) Demands and Warrants: June 13.,`1985.
Recommended Action:
Nos.
To approve Demands and Warrants
through inclusive.
(d) Fire Department Activity Report: ':April
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(e) Fire Department Activity Report: May, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Department of Building & Safety Activity Report:
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(g)
Department of Community Resources Activity Report: May,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(h) General Services Department Activity Report: May, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Planning Department Activity Report: May, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Police Department Activity Report: May, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Department of Public Works Activity Report: May, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Recommendation to adopt the Police Recruit concept and
job classification as part-time, non -sworn. Memorandum.
from Police Chief Frank Beeson dated May 25, 1985.
Recommended Action: To adopt the Police Recruit concept
and to approve the revised police officer class
specification.
Report on internal control, Fiscal Year 1983-84,
Alexander Grant & Company. Memorandum from Finance Ad-
ministrator Viki Copeland dated May 30, 1985.
Recommended Action:
To approve staff recommendation.
(n) City. Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from:City Man-
ager Gregory T.. Meyer dated June 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(o)
Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(p) Appropriation of Funds, Acquisition of Seaview Parkette.
Memorandum from Finance Administrator Viki Copeland dated
May 29, 1985.
Recommended Action: To appropriate funds.
(q) Award of Bid Operator for Beach Shuttle. Memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated June 4,
1985.
WOOD NO.
(r) Resolution to set public hearing for proposed sewer use
charge. Memorandum from Public Works Director -Anthony
Antich dated June 5, 1985.
Recommended Action: To adopt resolution setting public
hearing.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation..
R & F 5-0
(s) Monthly Investment Report. Memorandum from City
Treasurer Norma Goldbach dated June 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
STAFF PREPARE ORDINANCE RE. ABANDONMENT OF OFFICE. OK 3-2.(BA/CIO
NO). DEBELLIS WANTS STAFF REPORT RE. STATE REQUIREMENT.
2. ORDINANCES
(a)
ORDINANCE NO. 85-798 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 19-107 OF CHAPTER
19, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, OF THE HERMOSA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF PARKING CONTROL
PROVISIONS OF SAID CHAPTER.
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
ADOPTED 5-0
(b) ORDINANCE NO. 85-799 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 2-73 AND 2-74 OF
THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY CODE TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF PLAN-
NING COMMISSIONERS FROM SEVEN TO FIVE, TO CHANGE THE MAN-
NER IN WHICH 'EXCUSED ABSENCES ARE DETERMINED,TO ADD A
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ABSENCES., AND TO AMEND THE METHOD BY
WHICH VACANCIES ARE REPORTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
ADOPTED 4-1 (BR NO)
(c) ORDINANCE NO. 85-800 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 17, SCHEDULE OF FEES, (b) TAXES,
GROUP 3.a, BY INCREASING THE LICENSE TAX TO $75.00 PER
YEAR. (HOME BUSINESSES).
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
ADOPTED 3-0-2 (CIO/DEB ABSTAIN)
(d) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 17,
SECTION 17-19, SCHEDULE OF FEES., (B) TAXES, GROUP 17,
APARTMENT RENTAL BUSINESS LICENSES AND ALSO ADDING RENTAL
OF. SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS.
Recommended Action For waiver of further reading and.
introduction.
RESCIND 3-2 (WOOD/CIOFFI NO)
(e) AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING FEES, TOLLS, RATES, RENTALS, OR
OTHER CHARGES FOR SERVICES AND FACILITIES FURNISHED BY,
OR'AVAILABLE FROM, THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, AND PROVID-
ING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH CHARGES. Memorandum from
City Attorney James P. Lough dated June '6, 1985.
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading and
introduction.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONFIRMATION OF FY 85-86 STREET LIGHT
ING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. Memorandum from 'Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated May 31, 1985.
OK :-1 (WOOD NO)
5. PUBLIC HEARING FOR INTRODUCTION OF OIL ORDINANCE -OIL
CODE. Memorandum from City -Attorney James P. Lough dated
June "6, 1985. ,
INTRODUCE AS AMENDED OK 5-0
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
6. ADOPTION OF 1985-86 BUDGET.
a. Report on Utility Users Tax
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE SETTING RATE AT 6% FIRST NINE MONTHS, 5% JULY
1, 1986 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 1988. OK 3-2 (WO/BA NO) MONEY TO BE
EARMARKED FOR SEWER MAINTENANCE, POLICE FOOT PATROL, BOOTLEG
ABATEMENT.
b. Any further modifications from City Council:
1) Increase City Council Department Conference
allocation to $8,459.
OK 3-2 (WOOD/BR NO)
2) Other
KEEP PARAMEDICS AT 9 INSTEAD OF GOING TO 6. OK 4-1 (CIO NO)
Specific enabling actions:
1) Ordinance assigning BZA responsibility to the
Planning Commission,
INTRODUCE 4-1 (BARKS NO)
2) Recommendation to introduce ordinance of the
City of Hermosa Beach, California, amending the
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 17, Sec-
tion 17-19, Classification "C", Group 1, General
Contractors.
INTRODUCE 5-0
3) Recommendation to introduce ordinance of the
City of Hermosa Beach, California, amending the
Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, Chapter '17, Sec-
tion 17-19, Classification "C";, Group 2, Sub -
Contractors.
Recommendation to introduce ordinance of the Ciy
of Hermosa Beach, ;California, amending the Herr
mosa Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 17, Section
17-19, Classification "B", Group 12, Motion Fie-
ture Production.
5) Resolution adoption 1985-86 Budget.
7. REPORT ON."BOOTLEG" APARTMENT ABATEMENT. Memorandum from
Building and Safety Director William Grove dated June 4',
1985.
CIO/DEB WOULD LIKE STAFF TO LOOK AT POSSIBLE PUNISHMENT FOR REAL
ESTATE AGENTS WHO KNOWINGLY RENT BOOTLEGS. WOULD LIKE BOOTLEG
ABATEMENT ACTIVITY TO BE INCLUDED IN MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT.
8. AWARD OF CONTRACT - WORKERS COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATION
1985-87• Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.Meyer
dated June 5, 1985.
OK STAFF RECOMMENDATION. 5-0
9. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
From 5/28 meeting:
PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBERS DEBELLIS & WOOD
(c) Claim for Damages: The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railroad re. accident of Kevin Okura, represented by John
H. Ernster and Peter A. Saporito, One Santa Fe Plaza,
5200 E. Sheila Street, L.A. 90040, filed May 9, 1985.
Recommended Action: -To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
OK 5-0. BRUTSCH WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT OUR LIMITS ARE CURRENTLY
WITH REGARD TO EVENTS
PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOD
(d) Contract for services with Los Angeles County. Memoran-
dum from Assistant City Manager Alana M. Mastrian dated
'May 17, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve General Services
Agreement.
OK 5-0
PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER DEBELLIS
(m) Request to call for bids landscaping services. Memo-
randum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated May 22,
1985.
SECTION 10 BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE APPROPRIATE DIMENSIONS FOR
PITCHERS MOUNDS ETC. PER LITTLE LEAGUE FIELD LAYOUT. OK 5-0
Recommended Action: To authorize call for bids.
PULLED BY COUNCILMEMBER BRUTSCH
(n) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated May 23, 1985.
Recommended Action:
To receive and file.
RECEIVE AND FILE OK 5-0
10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Recommendation to establish pre -agenda City
Council meetings before each regular Council
meeting. (Continued from 5/28 meeting.)
RECEIVE AND FILE OK 5-0
b. Procedure for City Council meetings. (Continued
from 5/28 meeting.)
MOVE ORAL COMMUNICATIONS TO FOLLOW WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM
PUBLIC. OK 3-2 (CIO/WO NO)
PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD AT 8:30 P.M. OK 5-0
Request for Closed Session 6/25/85.
OK CLOSED SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. 6/25
d. Request for Closed Session 6/18/85.
'OK CLOSED SESSION AT 6:30 P.M. 6/18
11.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a.
BASEBALL LEAGUE
CAGE FROM FUNDS
b.
Maintenance and
Memorandum from
(Continued from
improvements at Clark Field.
Mayor Barks dated May 21, 1985.
5/28 meeting.)
TO TAKE CARE OF FENCING & PLACEMENT OF BATTING
APPROPRIATED BY COUNCIL ON 5/28. OK 4-1 WOOD NO.
Proposed contract for services: Hermosa Beach
Sister Cities Association. Memorandum from City
Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated May 22, 1985.
(Continued from 5/28 meeting.)
RECEIVE AND FILE. 5-0
12. ORAL 'COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE.
CONSTRUCTION COMPLAINT FROM MARILYN SPANGBERG, 706 - 5TH STREET.
C.M. TO RESPOND TO CITY.COUNCIL ASAP. OK 5-.0
13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
MOW - PROPOSED LEGISLATION SENT FROM CALIF. C OF C'S RE. TOWING
FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY. WANTS CITY TO. INFORM LEGISLATORS OF OUR
OPPOSITION. OK 5-0
WOOD COMPLAINED ABOUT TYPE OF TREES DOWNTOWN.
WOOD - WOULD LIKE P.W. TO RECOMMEND TYPE OF TRASH ENCLOSURES FOR
USE BY CITY. OK 5-0
CIOFFI NEED SIGNS ON BATHROOMS AT CLARK FIELD
CIOFFI - POLICE CHIEF HAVE PATROLS CHECK CLARK FIELD AT NIGHT ON
REGULAR BASIS.
CIOFFI - C.M. TO LOOK AT SIMILAR ORDINANCE TO MANHATTAN'S RE.
BANNING OF R.V.'S ON STREET OVERNIGHT (PEOPLE LIVING IN THEM).
BARKS - SEND LETTER TO HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON INTE-
RIOR RE. OFFSHORE DRILLING. OK 4-1 WOOD NO.
BARKS - WILL HAVE A HOTEL AGENDA ITEM JUNE 25.
ADJOURNMENT AT 11:55 P.M.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, May 14, 1985 at the
hour of 7:40 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
Present: Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
Absent: None
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach was temporarily adjourned to a Closed Session at 6:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Ed Ely
ROLL CALL
Present: Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
Absent: None
PRESENTATIONS: Stephen L. Izant, Planning Commission
July, 1980 - April, 1985
(Mr. Izant asked that his presentation be
placed on the May 28, 1985 agenda.)
Joel Shapiro, Planning Commission
June, 1982 - April, 1985
Edward Corder, Board of Zoning Adjustments
December, 1982 - April, 1985
(Not able to be present.)
PROCLAMATIONS: Traffic Safety Week, May 19 25, 1985
RESULTS: CLOSED SESSION OF APRIL 23, 1985
None
RESULTS: CLOSED SESSION OF MAY 14 1985
1. Approved Memoranda of Understanding for the Police
Officers and Sergeants of the Hermosa Beach Police De-
partment and the Police Management Group which is com-
prised of Lieutenants and Captains - approved 44-1 with
Mayor Barks voting "NO". These MOU's include a base sal-
ary increase of 10% from May 1, 1985 and 5% July 1, 1986,
no other increases until their next MOU which will begin
in March, 1988.
2.... The City to join the appeal of the Hotel Development
Agreement with the firm of Greenwood and Langlois against
the tentative granting of the Writ of Mandate of the
Referendum Committee to halt the election. The vote was
4-1 with Mayor Barks voting "NO".
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: To approve the consent calendar items (a)
through (dd) with the exception of the following items
which were pulled for further discussion but are listed
in order for clarity: (n) Brutsch, (p) Barks, (s) Barks,
(x) Wood, (y) DeBellis and (dd) Barks, and noting the
following votes - (a) abstention by DeBellis, (r) absten-
tion by DeBellis, (w) abstention by Wood and a "NO" vote
by Cioffi on (r).
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on April 23, 1985.
Action: To approve minutes. (DeBellis abstained)
(b) Demands and Warrants: May 14, 1985.
Action: To approve Demands and Warrants 16948 through
17092 inclusive noting voided Warrants 16956 and 17002.
(c) League of California Cities Bulletin re. FCC regulating
satellite antennae. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory
T. Meyer dated April 30, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(d) City Manager's Activity Report. Memorandum from City
Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated
Action: To receive and file.
(e) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Action: To receive and file.
(f) Building & Safety Department Activity Report: April,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(g) Department of Community Resources Activity Report:
April, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
Fire Department Activity Report: April, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
General Services Department Activity Report: April,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
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(j) Planning De•artment Activity Report: April, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(k) Police Department Activity Report: April, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(1) Department of Public Works Activity Report: April, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(m) California Main Street Program. Memorandum from Planning
Director Michael Schubach dated May 7, 1985.
Action: Endorse AB -2483 and so notify legislators and
League of Cities.
(n) Notice of end of term of all Community Resources Advisory
Commission members. Memorandum from Community Resources
Director Alana Mastrian dated May 7, 1985.
Action To appoint a new 5 -member board with staggered
terms of office , three four-year terms and two two-year
terms, those applying to be asked for what term they
would be willing to serve.
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
(o) Monthly Investment Report: April, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(p) Award of Contract - Worker's Compensation Claims Ad-
ministrator. Memorandum from Personnel Administrator
Carolyn Smith dated May 8, 1985.
Action: To reject all bids and go out to bid again for
June 13, staff to be instructed to provide Council with a
more specific matrix.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis (discussion
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - Mayor Barks
(q) Award of Bid - Legal Noticing for 1985-86. Memorandum
from City Clerk Kathleen Reviczky dated May 8, 1985.
Action: To approve staff recommendation and award bid
to the EASY READER for the period of July 1, 1985 through
June 30, 1986.
(r) Proposed findings for sign variance granting - I1 Boccac-
cio Restaurant, 39 Pier Avenue. Memorandum from City
Attorney James P. Lough dated May 9, 1985.
Action: To approve findings. (DeBellis abstained,
Cioffi "NO")
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(s) Approval of contract for Child Abuse Coordinator. Memo-
randum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated April 30,
1985.
Action: To bring this item back to the City Council on
May 28, 1985
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
(t) Claim for Damages: Robert John Patterson, 4120 E. 1st
Street, #4, Long Beach, represented by Milliken, Stanley
& Fried, 9100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 350, Beverly Hills,
90212, filed February 22, 1985.
Action: To deny claim per R. L. Kautz.
(u) Claim for Damages: Christy Krebaum, 4120 E. 1st Stree,
#4, Long Beach, represented by Milliken, Stanley & Fried,
9100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 350, Beverly Hills, 90212,
filed February 22, 1985.
Action: To deny claim per R. L. Kautz.
(v) Claim for Damages: Michelle L. Denison, 719 Palm Drive,
Hermosa Beach, filed April 4, 1985.
Action: To authorize payment of $258.90 to the claimant
for damages per R. L. Kautz.
(w) Authorization to amend the Local Coastal Plan. Memoran-
dum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated May 8,
1985.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 85-4842 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO AMEND THE LOCAL
COASTAL PLAN TO REFLECT THE CHANGES CREATED BY THE ADOP-
TION OF ORDINANCE NS 84-777: SPECIFICALLY THE REZONING
OF LOTS 10-22, INCLUSIVE, OF BLOCK K OF TRACT #1686 FROM.
UNZONED TO R-3PD AND THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR SUCH
PROPERTY FROM OPEN SPACE TO HIGH DENSITY." (South School)
(Wood abstained)
(x) Recommendation to endorse SB 969 and urge League of Cal-
ifornia Cities Endorsement. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated April 30, 1985.
Action: To endorse SB 969 and adopt Resolution No. 85-
4843 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AND RECOM-
MENDING THE AMENDMENT OF INSURANCE CODE SECTION 533,
EVIDENCE CODE SECTION 352 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
825 AND 990 AS THEY CONCERN PUNITIVE DAMAGES."
Motion Wood, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
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(y) Contract amendment to add coverage after contract start
Term Disability Insurance Plan. Memorandum
from Personnel Administrator Carolyn Smith dated May 7,
1985.
date - Lon
Action: To revise the City policy with Canada Life for
Long Term Disability (LTD) deleting all elected offi-
cials' eligibility for Long Term Disability. Insurance.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch.
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - Mayor Barks
(z) Grant Funds for the remodel of Clark Field restrooms.
Memorandum from Community Resources Director Alana
Mastrian dated May 7, 1985.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 85-4836 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF.THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND
RECREATION PROGRAM FOR REMODEL(ING) OF EXISTING RESTROOM
FACILITIES AT CLARK ATHLETIC FIELD."
(aa) Revenue Reporting: March, 1985
Action: To receive and file.
(bb) City Treasurer's Report for March, 1985. also Cancella-
tion of Warrants Nos. 1847, 16862, and 16903.
Action: To receive and file City Treasurer's report and
approve cancellation of warrants.
(cc) Expenditure Reporting: March, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(dd) Acquisition of Seaview Parkette. Memorandum from City
Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated May 9, 1985.
Speaking to Council regarding this acquisition were:
Ruth Brand, 1231 - 1st Street, suggesting the School
Board lease Seaview Parkette to the City for $1.00/year.
Wilma Burt, 1152 - 7th Street, stressed lack of park area
on the East side of Pacific Coast Highway.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Wood, second Cioffi. So ordered noting a "NO"
vote by Brutsch.
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2. ORDINANCES
a. ORDINANCE 85-793 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HER-
MOSA BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE "ANIMALS AND FOWL", SECTIONS 4-2� -
3, AND 4-4, TO PROVIDE FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS
ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE KEEPING OF MORE THAN
TWO HOUSEHOLD OR NON -HOUSEHOLD PETS WITH THE RIGHT
OF APPEAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
Action: To waive further reading and adopt Or-
dinance No. 85-793 entitled ,"AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE HER-
MOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE "ANIMALS AND FOWL", SEC-
TIONS 4-2, 4-3 AND 4-4, TO PROVIDE FOR AN AD-
MINISTRATIVE PROCESS ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE
KEEPING OF MORE THAN TWO HOUSEHOLD OR NON -HOUSEHOLD
PETS WITH THE RIGHT OF APPEAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Wood. So ordered noting
abstention by DeBellis.
b. ORDINANCE 85-794 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HER-
MOSA BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES I, II, III,
AND V OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO BUILDING REGULA-
TIONS AND ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, REGULA-
TIONS, PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN,
THOSE CERTAIN CODES ENTITLED "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE,
1982 EDITION", INCLUDING "THE APPENDIX" CONTAINED
THEREIN "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1982 EDI-
TION", "UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1982 EDITION", AND
"UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILD-
INGS, 1982 EDITION", PROMULGATED AND PUBLISHED BY
THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF
BUILDING
OFFICIALS.
Action: To waive further reading and adopt Or-
dinance No. 85-794 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLES
I, II, III AND V OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO BUILD-
ING REGULATIONS, AND ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN ADDI-
TIONS, REGULATIONS, PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS SET
FORTH HEREIN, THOSE CERTAIN CODES ENTITLED "UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE, 1982 EDITION", INCLUDING "THE APPEN-
DIX" CONTAINED THEREIN, "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STAN-
DARDS, 1982 EDITION", "UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1982
EDITION", AND "UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1982 EDITION", PROMULGATED AND
PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILD-
ING OFFICIALS."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Wood. So ordered noting
abstention by DeBellis.
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3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
Letter from Arlene Howell received May 3, 1985 re the
proposed expansion of Vasek Polak in Hermosa Beach.
Action: To refer to the Planning Commission for their
meeting of May 21, 1985.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. POSSIBLE REZONING OF PORTIONS OF PROSPECT HEIGHTS SURPLUS
SCHOOL PROPERTY. Memorandum from Planning Director
Michael Schubach dated May 7, 1985. (Continued from 4/
23/85 meeting). Supplemental information - memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach'dated Ma 9, 1985.
Staff report was presented by Planning Director Schubach
who informed Council that the School District did not do
the noticing for the Public Hearing, nor did the Planning
Department. Therefore, this item was rescheduled for the
May 28, 1985 meeting.
Action: The responsibility for noticing going out for.
the Public Hearing to be that of the School District.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Wood
AYES - Brutsch, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
NOES - Cioffi
5. ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1 (C -POTENTIAL) TO C-3 ON PROPERTY
KNOWN AS 720 - 21ST STREET. PROPOSED USE TO BE A 50 -UNIT
HOTEL (THE EXECUTIVE INN). Memorandum from Planning Di-
rector Michael Schubach dated May .8, 1985.
Councilman'Wood questioned City Attorney Lough regarding
a possible conflict of interest. Mr. Lough, after
hearing the facts, ruled there was no conflict.
Staff report was presented by Planning Director Michael
Schubach.
The Public Hearing was opened. Coming forward to speak
in favor of granting the zone change were:
Jim Fucile, 1226 - 6th Street, applicant
Dan Withee, Withee-Malcom Architects, 2200 Pacific
Coast Highway
Betty Ryan, 588 - 20th Street
Anna Belche, 505 Hollowell
Speaking against granting the change were:
Frank Ross, 725 - 24th Street
Neal Cutler, 717 - 24th Street
Bertha Craft, 1942 Springfield
Jan Slavin, 1830 Springfield
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Harold Roberts, 1829 Springfield who submitted petitions
with 36 signatures against the zone change
Lisa Colvin, 2016 Springfield
R. Collins, 2025 Springfield
Manuel Ruiz, 1936 Springfield
Barbara Bazant Adams, 740 - 24th Street
Ruth Money, 904 - 21st Street
Christine Duclos, 1932 Ava
J. Logan, 2121 Pacific Coast Highway
Speaking neither for or against were:
Virgil Daggi, 17645 Palora Street, Encino, owner of
adjacent property
Wilma Burt, 1152 - 7th Street
The Public Hearing was closed.
Action: To approve the zone change and 50 -unit hotel and
adopt Resolutin No. 85-4833 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN FOR A 50 -UNIT HOTEL LOCATED ON
LOTS 18-22, INCLUSIVE, OF THE HERMOSA VIEW TRACT #1,
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 721 - 21ST STREET, HERMOSA BEACH, CAL-
IFORNIA", with the following modifications to be made and
returned for the meeting of May 28, 1985:
14. The applicant to provide a 24-hour visual monitoring
system for the entire facility, with approval of
staff.
15. If staff determines there is an overflow parking
problem, owner will provide off-street parking for
employees and restaurant patrons.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered noting
an abstention by Wood.
FINAL ACTION: To waive full reading and introduce
Ordinance No. 85-796 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF TE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING FOR LOTS
20-22, INCLUSIVE, OF THE HERMOSA VIEW TRACT #1, C -
POTENTIAL TO C-3."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch.
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Barks
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Wood
6. REALLOCATION OF GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS. Memoran-
dum from Assistant City Manager Alana M. Mastrian dated
May 8, 1985.
Staff report was presented by Assistant City Manager
Alana Mastrian.
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The Public Hearing was opened. No one coming forward,
the Public Hearing was closed.
Action: To approve the reallocation of General Revenue
Sharing funds for the following projects: 1) Fire
Deprtment Remodel - $6,300; 2) RCC payment - $50,000; 3)
Clark Field Restroom Remodel - $10,000.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi. So ordered.
7. HERMOSA BEACH CROSSING GUARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 1985-
-667-Memorandum
985-
W Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony Antich
dated May 3, 1985.
Staff report was presented by Public Works Director
Antich.
The Public Hearing was opened. No one coming forward,
the Public Hearing was closed.
Action: To approve staff recommendation and waive full
reading of Ordinance No. 85-795 entitled "AN ORDINANE OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DATED APRIL 9TH,
1985 PREPARED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 85-4813 AND
ADOPTED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 85-4832 OF SAID COUN-
CIL, AND THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE, DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT; ORDERING CERTAIN
CROSSING GUARD MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO BE FURNISHED AND
MAINTAINED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1985.
HERMOSA BEACH CROSSING GUARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.
1985-86."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Wood. So ordered.
Final Action: To introduce Ordinance No. 85-795.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Cioffi. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Wood.
HEARINGS
8. HEARING TO CONSIDER THE QUESTION OF CREATING A SEPARATE
EMPLOYEE BARGAINING UNIT, POLICE MANAGEMENT BARGAINING
GROUP, CONSISTING OF POLICE LIEUTENANTS AND CAPTAINS.
Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated May
8, 1985.
Staff report was presented by City Manager Meyer.
The Hearing was opened. No one coming forward, the
Hewaring was closed.
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Action: To concur in the petition and formally establish
a separate employee representation unit, the Polie Man-
agement Group; said unit to be comprised of Police Lieu-
tenants and Police Captains; creation effective upon the
adoption of new Memoranda of Understanding with both the
Police Officer/Sergeant employee unit and the Police Man-
agement Unit.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
A recess was called at 10:20 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 10:32 P.M.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
9. HERMOSA BEACH STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.
1985-86. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS REGARDING THE EN-
GINEER'S REPORT AND SETTING JUNE 13, 1985 FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated April 23, 1985.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation and adopt
the following resolutions: Resolution No. 85-4834 enti-
tled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OF SAID CITY MADE PURSUANT TO
THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 85-4812 OF SAID COUN-
CIL"; and Resolution No. 85-4835 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CAL-
IFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN STREET
LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES TO BE INSTALLED AND
MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR
STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE CITY, FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1985 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1986;
AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN
RELATION THERETO."
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
10. PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO CHANGE PARLIMENTARY PROCEDURE FOR
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FROM MASON'S MANUAL OF LEGISLATIVE
PROCEDURE TO ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER. Memorandum from
City Attorney James P. Lough dated May 9, 1985.
Action: To waive full reading and introduce Ordinance
No. 85-797 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION
2-2.14 (RULES OF ORDER) OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH AND CHANGING THE PARLIMENTARY MANUAL USED
AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FROM MASON'S MANUAL OF LEGISLA-
TIVE PROCEDURE TO ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER AND APPLYING
THE USEAGE OF ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER TO ALL DULY CON-
STITUTED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS FORMED BY THE CITY COUN-
CIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH."
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch. So ordered.
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11. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMSREMOVEDFOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
The following Consent Calendar items were pulled and
discussed at this time but are listed on the Consent Cal-
endar for clarity: (n) Brutsch, (p) Barks, (s) Barks,
(x) Wood, (y) DeBellis and (dd) Barks.
12. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
The Regular Meeting of the City Councilof the City of Hermosa
Beach was temporarily adjourned at the hour of 11:22 P.M. to a
meeting of the Hermosa Beach Vehicle Parking District on a motion
by Mayor Barks, seconded by Brutsch.
The meeting reconvened at 11:35 P.M.
13. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Request for Closed Session 5/28/85.
Action: To convene a Closed Session on May 28, 1985
at 6:30 P.M. to discuss matters of personnel, meet
and confer and litigation.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
14. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. League of California Cities notification of process
for October, 1985 Convention Resolutions.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
b. Request from City of Manhattan Beach to support an
off -shore 4th of July Fireworks show. Memorandum
from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated May 9,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
c. Report re. possibilities of contracting Fire and/or
paramedic services. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated May 9, 1985.
Action: To direct staff to contact Scottsdale,
Arizona and Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport Complex re
their contracted services and also the California
League of Cities regarding names of other cities
contracting these services, to be back on June 25.
Motion Wood, second Mayor Barks
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
NOES - Brutsch
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d. Authorization to. file formal grant request with
South Bay Hospital District Board re. paramedic ser-
vice financing. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated May 9., 1985.
Action: To authorize filing of a formal grant
request with South Bay Hospital District Board re
paramedic service financing.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Cioffi. So ordered
noting "NO" votes by Brutsch and Wood.
e. Status Report re City Council Department Conference
Expense Account. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated May 13, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE.
Nancy Spear, 50 - 10th Street, spoke re the Child Abuse
Task Force Coordinator position - concerned about terms
relating to time and wages.
16. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Letter of Resignation: Planning Commissioner
Leslie A. Newton, dated April 25, 1985.
Action: To accept resignation and order ap-
propriate recognition.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
Nominations to fill Planning Commission Vacancy
Geoffrey Rue to fill the unexpired term ending
June 30, 1987 on the Planning Commission - Wood
Vote:
Brutsch - Rue
Cioffi - Rue
DeBellis - Rue
Wood - Rue
Barks - Rue
Geoffrey Rue was unanimously appointed to the
Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term
ending June 30, 1985.
b. Brutsch - Prospect Heights - re damage to City
property - feels they are going beyond limits of
approved project.
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c. Brutsch - Vasek Polak - Vasek Polak has requested
emphasis on the North End of the City.
d. Brutsch - Police Department Computers - wants status
report re P.D. computers not being on-line.
e. Wood - Fishing Boats Docking at H.B. Pier - man who
runs DJ's Bait Shop is interested in having fishing
boats dock at the Hermosa Beach pier - the pier
would have to be rebuilt to accommodate these boats.
Action: To direct staff to investigate the
possibility of DJ's charter boats stopping at the
Hermosa Beach pier to pick up passengers.
Motion Wood, second Cioffi. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Brutsch.
f. Wood - South School Site Improvements - was informed
all permits are issued.
g. Microfiche - suggested charging for services and
using money to buy equipment. The City Manager
will look into this.
h. Wood - Palm Trees Downtown - questions City
liability due to palm frond danger.
i. Barks - Loreto School Exchange Program - students in
Loreto May 18 to May 28. Loreto students here week
of July 4.
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach adjourned at the hour of 12:22 A.M. on Wednesday, May 15,
1985 to a Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 28, 1985 at
the hour of 7:30 P.M. preceded by a Closed Executive Session at
6:30 P.M.
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