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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 9, 1985 - Council Chambers, City Hall
Closed Session - 6:00 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
PROCLAMATION: Earthquake Preparedness Week, April 15-20, 1985
Child Abuse Prevention Month, April, 1985
Victims' Rights Week, April 14-20, 1985
National Occupational Therapy Week, April 14-20,
1985
State Teachers' Day, April 20, 1985
RESULTS: CLOSED SESSION OF MARCH 26, 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 March 12, 1985. (Continued from 3/26/85 meeting)
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b.) Approval of Minutes: Regular adjourned meeting of the
City Council held on March 19, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(c) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on March 26, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(d) Demands & Warrants: -April 9, 1985
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrants
Nos. through inclusive.
(e) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated March 29, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(f) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(g) Approval of Specification for Excess Worker's Compensa-
tion Insurance quotations. Memorandum from Assistant
City Manager Alana Mastrian dated April 1, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve specifications.
(h) Report re. handling of small money amounts, financial
warrant system. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated March 29, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Resolution establishing procedures for administration of
self-insured program. Memorandum from Assistant City
Manager Alana Mastrian dated March 29, 1985.
,7 Recommended Action: To adopt resolution.
0)/Approvalof agreement between City of Hermosa Beach and
R. L. Kautz & Co., the City's Liability Claims Ad-
ministrator. Memorandum from Assistant City Manager Ala-
na Mastrian dated March 29, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve agreement.
(k) 1985-86 Budget Calendar. Memorandum from Assistant City
Manager Alana Mastrian dated April 1, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(1) Contract Extension, City Auditor for Fiscal Year. 1985-86.
Memorandum from Finance Administrator Viki Copeland dated
March 26, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve agreement extension.
(m) Building and Safety Department Monthly Activity Report:
March, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(n) Community Resources Department Monthly Activity Report:
March, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(o) Fire Department Monthly Activity Report: March, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(p) General Services Department Monthly Activity Report:
March, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(q) Planning Department Monthly Activity Report: March,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(r) Police Department Monthly Activity Report: March, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(s) Public Works Department Monthly Activity Report: March,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(t) City Treasurer's Report and Cancellation of Warrants.
Recommended Action: To receive and file February
Treasurer's Report and approve Cancellation of Warrants
Nos. 016326, 016484 and 016524.
(u) Monthly Investment Report: March, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(v) Revenue Reporting: February, 1985
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(w) Expenditure Reporting: February, 1985
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(x) Call for Bid, legal noticing/advertising - Fiscal Year
1985-86. Memorandum from City Clerk Kathleen Reviczky
dated March 25, 1985.
Recommended Action: To authorize call for bids.
(y) Report on feasibility of cash management study. Memoran-
dum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer, City Treasurer
Norma Goldbach, dated March 28, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(z) Appropriation Adjustment Request, Professional Services
Department of Building and Safety. Memorandum from
Building and Safety Director William Grove dated March
25, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve request.
(aa) Red zone Northeast corner Aviation Blvd. and Ocean Drive.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony Antich dat-
ed March 28, 1985.
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution creating extended
red zone.
(bb) Call for Proposals: Worker's Compensation Claims Ad-
ministrator. Memorandum from Personnel Administrator
Carolyn Smith dated March 26, 1985.
Recommended Action: To authorize call for proposals.
(cc) Recommendation to accept bid from Frankstons Inc. for the
purchase of two Cushman Parking Vehicles. Memorandum
from General Services Director Joan Noon dated March 28,
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Recommended Action: To accept bid.
(dd) Professional Services Agreement, Santina & Thompson, Inc.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Antich dated April
2, 1985.
Recommended Action: Approve agreement.
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(ee) R.S.V.P./1736 Shelter Project. Memorandum from Planning
Director Michael Schubach dated April 2, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve project.
(ff) Approval of contract between City and Group Dynamics,
Inc. for Hermosa Open Volleyball Tournament. Memorandum
from Community Resources Director Alana Mastrian dated
April 1, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve contract.
2. ORDINANCES
a. Ordinance No. 85-791 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 844-762 OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, RELATING TO FEES AND SERVICE
CHARGES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY (POLICE) SERVICES,
ESTABLISHING FEES TO RECOVER A PERCENTAGE OF COSTS
REASONABLY BORNE.
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading
and adoption.
b. Ordinance No. 85-792 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH ADDING ARTICLE IV TO CHAPTER 17 OF THE
HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING SECTION
17-55 ET SEQ, RELATING TO SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS.
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading
and adoption.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
a. Letter from Harold Spear, 50 Tenth St. dated March
21, 1985, re. traffic signal at 10th & Hermosa
pp Avenue � _
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14. APPEAL OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS DECISION
REGARDING ALLOWABLE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES AND OUTSIDE
DINING IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT AT 705 PIER
AVENUE. Marie Callender Ventures, Inc., Appellant.
Memorandum from Building and Safety Director William
Grove dated March 26, 1985.
HEARINGS
5. APPEAL OF BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS DENIAL OF SIGN AT
39 PIER AVENUE, IL BOCCACCIO RESTAURANT. Aureliano
Ugolini, Appellant. Memorandum from Building and Safety
Director William Grove dated March 21, 1985. (Continued
from 3/19/85 meeting).
6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF 30TH STREET AND
LONGFELLOW WEST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY WITH RESOLUTION
OF INTENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION RE. PROPOSED VACA-
TION OF ALLEY BETWEEN 30TH AND LONGFELLOW WEST OF PACIFIC
COAST HIGHWAY, AND PROPOSED VACATION OF ALLEY BETWEEN
30TH STREET AND GOULD AVENUE WEST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGH-
WAY. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony An-
tich dated April 1, 1985.
7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF 1ST PLACE - 3RD
STREET, WEST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY WITH RESOLUTION OF
INTENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION RE. PROPOSED VACATION
OF 1ST PLACE, WEST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. Memorandum
from Public Works Director Anthony Antich dated March 26,
1985.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
8. STATUS REPORT RE. CONCERNS OF THE 27TH STREET ENVIRONMEN-
TAL PROTECTION ASSOCIATION. (Continued from 3/19/85
meeting). Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated April 3, 1985.
RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RE. LOT MERGERS.
Memorandum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
April 2, 1985.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
11. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY.
a. Approval of minutes of February 29, 1985
b. Approval of minutes of March 19, 1985 meeting.
12. MEETING OF THE VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT CO MISSION.
a. Approval of minutes of March 19, 1985 meeting.
b. Further consideration of 1984-85 VPD budget.
Memorandum from Parking Administrator Joan Noon
dated April 1, 1985.
13. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Request for Closed Session 4/23/85.
14. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITYCOUNCIL
a. Attendance Report of Planning Commissioners,
as requested by Councilmember DeBellis.
1)- Revised attendance report. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
March 27, 1985.
2) Report re. Commissioner term of office.
Memorandum from City Attorney James P. Lough
dated March 29, 1985.
b. Invitation to attend reception for new County
Chief Administrative Officer James Hankla to be
held April 29.
c. League of California Cities Legislative
Bulletin.
Proposed service charge program, system of fees,
and collection on tax rolls for Fiscal Year
1985-86 by the South Bay Cities Sanitation Dis-
trict. Oral report by the Sanitation District
staff requested by Mayor Barks. aoued 70 3 C-
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE.
16. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, April 9, 1985 at the.
hour of 7:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 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 to discuss
matters of personnel, meet and confer, and litigation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Tom Libbey
ROLL CALL
Present - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
Absent - None
PROCLAMATION: Earthquake Preparedness Week, April 15-20, 1985
Child Abuse Prevention Month, April, 1985
Victims' Rights Week, April 14-20, 1985
National Occupational Therapy Week, April 14-20,
1985
State Teachers' Day, April 20, 1985
Mark Howe, Chief of Staff for Assemblyman Gerald Felando, ad-
dressed Council stating his willingness to be of help whenever
possible and his scbedule to be in the South Bay Office three
days a week.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: To approve the consent calendar, items (a)
through (ff) with the exception of items (i) and (j)
pulled by Councilman Wood, (ff) pulled by Mayor Barks and
noting a "NO" vote on (ee) by Councilman Wood.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on March 12, 1985. (Continued from 3/26/85 meeting)
Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Approval of Minutes: Regular adjourned meeting of the
City Council held on March 19, 1985.
Action: To approve minutes.
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(c) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting
held on March 26, 1985.
Action: To approve minutes noting an abstention by
Councilman Brutsch and Mayor Barks.
(d)
of the City Council
Demands & Warrants:
April 9, 1985
Action: To approve Demands and Warrants Nos. 16709
through 16835 inclusive noting voided Warrants 16717,
16720, 16723 and 16758.
(e) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated March 29, 1985.
(f)
Action: To receive and file.
Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Action:
To receive and file.
(g) Approval of Specification for Excess Worker's Compensa-
tion Insurance quotations. Memorandum from Assistant
City Manager Alana Mastrian dated April 1, 1985.
Action: To approve specifications.
(h) Report re. handling of small money amounts, financial
warrant system. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated March 29, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(i) Resolution establishing procedures for administration of
self-insured program. Memorandum from Assistant City
Manager Alana Mastrian dated March 29, 1985.
Pulled by Councilman Wood for further discussion.
(j) Approval of agreement between City of Hermosa Beach and
R. L. Kautz & Co., the City's Liability Claims Ad-
ministrator. Memorandum from Assistant City Manager Ala-
na Mastrian dated March 29, 1985.
Pulled by Councilman Wood for further discussion.
(k)
1985-86 Budget Calendar. Memorandum from Assistant City.
Manager Alana Mastrian dated April 1, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(1) Contract Extension, City Auditor for Fiscal Year 1985-86.
Memorandum from Finance Administrator Viki Copeland dated
March 26, 1985.
Action: To approve agreement extension with Fox and
Company for one additional year to provide the 1985-86
audit for the maximum fee of $11,600 for the year ending
June 30, 1985.
(m) Building and Safety Department Monthly Activity Report:
March, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(n) Community Resources Department Monthly Activity Report:
March, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(o) Fire Department Monthly Activity Report: March, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(p) General Services Department Monthly Activity Report:
March, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(q) Planning Department Monthly Activity Report: March,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(r) Police Department Monthly Activity Report: March, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(s) Public Works Department Monthly Activity Report: March,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(t) City. Treasurer's Report and Cancellation of Warrants.
Action: To receive and file February Treasurer's Report
and approve Cancellation of Warrants Nos. 016326, 016484
and 016524.
(u) Monthly Investment Report: March, 1985.
Action:
To receive and file.
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(v) Revenue Reporting: February, 1985
Action: To receive and file.
(w) Expenditure Reporting: February, 1985
Action:. To receive and file.
(x) Call for Bid, legal noticing/advertising - Fiscal Year
1985-86. Memorandum from City Clerk Kathleen Reviczky
dated March 25,-,1985.
Action: To authorize call for bids.
(y) Report on feasibility of cash management study. Memoran-
dum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer, City Treasurer
Norma Goldbach, dated March 28, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(z) Appropriation Adjustment Request, Professional Services —
Department of Building and Safety. Memorandum from
Building and Safety Director William Grove dated March
25, 1985.
Action: To authorize a transfer of $5,800 from prospect-
ive expenditures to the professional services account of
the Department of Building and Safety.
(aa) Red zone Northeast corner Aviation Blvd. and Ocean Drive.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony Antich dat-
ed March 28, 1985.
Action: To approve creating an extended red zone on the
north curb of Aviation Boulevard at Ocean Drive and adopt
Resolution No. 85-4819 entitled "A "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMEND-
ING 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."
(bb) Call for Proposals: Worker's Compensation Claims Ad-
ministrator. Memorandum from Personnel Administrator
Carolyn Smith dated March 26, 1985.
Action: To authorize call for proposals.
(cc) Recommendation to accept bid from Frankstons Inc. for the
purchase of two Cushman Parking Vehicles. Memorandum
from General Services Director Joan, Noon dated March 28,
1985.
Action: To accept bid from Frankstons, Inc. and to
authorize the purchase of two Cushman Parking Vehicles
for $11,838.28.
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(dd) Professional Services Agreement L Santina & Thompson, Inc.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Antich dated April
2, 1985.
Action: To approve the agreement with Santina and
Thompson, Inc. for the undertaking of an assessment of
the City's sewer system, the total cost not to exceed
$73,447.75, and authorize its execution by the Mayor and
City Clerk.
(ee) R.S.V.P./1736 Shelter Project. Memorandum from Planning
Director Michael Schubach dated April 2, 1985.
Action: To approve the Runaway Shelter project and
allocation of $4,000 from CDBG funds, and authorize the
submittal of the Memorandum of Understanding to the Coun-
ty of Los Angeles Community Development Commission.
(ff) Approval of contract between City and Group Dynamics,
Inc. for Hermosa Open Volleyball Tournament. Memorandum
from Community Resources Director Alana Mastrian dated
April 1, 1985. Supplemental information - Background
information on Group Dynamics, Inc.
Pulled by Mayor Barks for discussion
2. ORDINANCES
a. Ordinance No. 85-791 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 84-762 OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, RELATING TO FEES AND SERVICE
CHARGES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY (POLICE) SERVICES,
ESTABLISHING FEES TO RECOVER A PERCENTAGE OF COSTS
REASONABLY BORNE.
Action: To waive further reading of Ordinance No.
85-791 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 84-762 OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, RELATING TO FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES
FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY (POLICE) SERVICES, ES-
TABLISHING FEES TO RECOVER A PERCENTAGE OF COSTS
REASONABLY BORNS."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Wood. So ordered.
Final Action: To adopt Ordinance No. 85-791.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered
noting a "NO" vote by Wood and abstention by
DeBellis.
b. Ordinance No. 85-792 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH ADDING ARTICLE IV TO CHAPTER 17 OF THE
HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE; ESTABLISHING SECTION
17-55 ET SEQ, RELATING TO SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS.
,.Minutes 4-9-85.
Action: To waive further reading of Ordinance No.
85-792 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH ADDING ARTICLE IV TO CHAPTER 17 OF THE HERMOSA
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING SECTION 17-55 ET
SEQ, RELATING TO SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Wood. So ordered.
Final Action: To adopt Ordinance No. 85-792.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered
noting a "NO" vote by Wood and abstention by
DeBellis.
Mayor Barks introduced Julia Silva of the firm of Ochoa & Sillas
who is acting as City Attorney in the excused absence of City
Attorney Lough.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
a. Letter from Harold Spear, 50 Tenth St. dated March
21, 1985, re. traffic signal at 10th .& Hermosa.
Avenue.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Wood. So ordered.
Letter from George Robson, resident of Hermosa
Beach. dated April 8, 1985 regarding the model of
the proposed hotel for the Biltmore Site currently
on display in the Los Angeles County Public Library.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
c. Proposed Service Charge Program S stem of Fees and
Collection on Tax Rolls for Fiscal Year 1985-86 by
the South Bay Cities Sanitation District. Oral
report by the Sanitation District staff requested
by Mayor Barks. (Originally scheduled as agenda
item 114 (d)).
Mr. Carey of the South Bay Cities Sanitation
District made a presentation re the subject service
Charge.
Proposed Action: To instruct our delegate to the
South Bay Cities Sanitation District to vote "NO" on
the sewer charge.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch
AYES Brutsch, Wood
NOES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Barks
Motion fails
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. APPEAL OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS DECISION
REGARDING ALLOWABLE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES AND OUTSIDE
DINING IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT AT 705 PIER
AVENUE. Marie Callender Ventures, Inc., Appellant.
Memorandum from Building and Safety Director William
Grove dated March 26, 1985. Supplemental information
Letter from Heli Lanz,' Cotton Shop; Inc. dated April 4,
1985.
The staff report was presented by Building Director Bill
Grove.
The Public Hearing was opened. Coming forward to speak
were:
Rick Hallenbeck, Project Manager, Nuttall-Uchizono
Associates, architects for Marie Callender Pie Shops,
Inc. who showed slides of interior and exterior render-
ings of the building.
Bob Clinton, Manager of the new restaurant, who stated
that this is basically a dining restaurant, liquor sales
being only 13% of revenue. He answered questions of
Council noting that the construction costs will be ap-
proximately $800,000 and anticipated yearly volume will
be $2.7 million.
June Williams, 2065 Manhattan Avenue, member of the Board
of Zoning Adjustments, reiterating her opposition to
having the bar area open after 10:00 P.M.
Tom Corley, 3500 Sepulveda Boulevard, on behalf of the
developer of Plaza Hermosa, who requested that Marie
Callender's be allowed to operate this restaurant as they
do all their others.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Action: To grant the appeal, overturn the the decision
of the Board of Zoning Adjustments and adopt Resolution
No. 85-4820 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA GRANTING THE APPEAL
AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR GENERAL AL-
COHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES AND OUTSIDE DINING IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE OPERATION OF A RESTAURANT AT 705 PIER AVENUE
(Marie Callenders)" adding a Condition 13 as
follows:
13. This Conditional Use Permit applies only to Marie
Callenders and cannot be transferred.
Motion Brutsch, second Wood.
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
NOES - None
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HEARINGS
5. APPEAL OF BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS DENIAL OF SIGN AT
39 PIER AVENUE IL BOCCACCIO RESTAURANT. Aureliano
Ugolini, Appellant. Memorandum from Building and Safety
Director William Grove dated March 21, 1985. (Continued
from 3/19/85 meeting).
Mayor Barks advised Council that neither the appellant
nor his sign representative were able to attend
tonight's meeting and asked for a postponement.
They had been present when the appeal was originally
scheduled.
Action: The chair to hold the public hearing open and
continued to the meeting of April 23, hearing testimony
from anyone who would not be able to attend the April 23
meeting, and that we hear the matter in full at the meet-
ing of April 23.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
The Hearing was opened. No one coming forward, the
Hearing was continued open until the meeting of
April 23.
Mayor Barks declared a financial conflict of interest on agenda
items 6 and 7, turned the gavel over to Mayor Pro Tem Wood and
left the dais.
6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF 30TH STREETAND
LONGFELLOW WEST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY WITH RESOLUTION
OF INTENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION RE. PROPOSED VACA-
TION OF ALLEY BETWEEN 30TH AND LONGFELLOW WEST OF PACIFIC
COAST HIGHWAY, AND PROPOSED VACATION OF ALLEY BETWEEN
30TH STREET AND GOULD AVENUE WEST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGH-
WAY. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony An-
tich dated April 1, 1985.
The staff report was presented by City Manager Meyer.
The Hearing was opened. Coming forward to speak were:
Bill Switzer, 3125 Pacific Coast Highway
Matt Kruse, 708 Marlita
Juanita Beale, 703 - 30th Street
The Hearing was closed.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation as follows:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 85-1821 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CAL-
IFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATING
AND ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF AN ALLEY BETWEEN 30TH
STREET AND GOULD AVENUE WEST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, AS
HEREIN PARTICULARLY DEFINED, IN SAID CITY, AND DIRECTING
THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW SAID VACATION" with a
change to page 2, line 6 as follows: "alley should show
cause why said alley should not be vacated as herein pro-
posed", directing the Planning Commission to hold a
public hearing on May 7, 1985 to discuss this matter.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 85-4822 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CAL-
IFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATING
AND ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF AN ALLEY BETWEEN 30TH
STREET AND LONGFELLOW AVENUE, WEST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGH-
WAY, AS HEREIN PARTICULARLY DEFINED, IN SAID CITY, AND
DIRECTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW SAID VACA-
TION" with a change to page 2, line 6 as follows: "alley
should show cause why said alley should not be vacated as
herein proposed", directing the Planning Commission to
hold a public hearing on May 7, 1985 to discuss this
matter.
3. Direct staff to prepare a development agreement with
Mr. Vasek Polak including the provisions of:
a. Vacating a portion of an alley between 30th
street and Longfellow Avenue, west of Pacific Coast
Highway.
b. Vacating a portion of an alley between 30th
Street and Gould Avenue, west of Pacific Coast
Highway.
c. Granting air rights above 30th Street.
d. Granting subterranean rights below 30th Street.
e. Guaranteeing that the auto dealership remain and
operate within the City for the next 15 years.
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Pro Tem Wood. So ordered
noting an abstention by Mayor Barks.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF 1ST PLACE - 3RD
STREET, WEST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY WITH RESOLUTION OF
INTENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION RE. PROPOSED VACATION
OF 1ST PLACE, WEST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. Memorandum
from Public Works Director Anthony Antich dated March 26,
1985. Supplemental information - two letters from
Frederic C. Berry, 2584 Via Tejon, Palos Verdes Estates
dated April 5, 1985.
The staff report was presented by City Manager Meyer.
The Hearing was opened. Coming forwad to speak were:
Dennis Lawrence, 227 South Pacific Coast Highway
Edie Webber, 1201 - 11th Street
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Jim Brisson, 211 Pacific Coast Highway, owner of Hermosa
Saloon
Lee Morris, 225 Pacific Coast Highway, owner. of Video
Movies
John McHue, 718 - 1st Place
Janet McHue, 718 - 1st Place
Dennis Denio, DJ's Bait & Tackle
Nadia Bazel, 233 -Pacific Coast Highway
Dave Juarez, 243 Pacific Coast Highway, owner of Brothers
2 Coin Op Laundry
Carl Peterson, 217 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacer Darts
Don Larsen, 707 - 31st Street
The Hearing was closed.
City Manager Meyer suggested adding a sixth section to
the staff recommendation which would instruct staff to
develop some legal mechanism for assuring that there
would be maintenance of the public parking facility.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation as follows:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 85-4823 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CAL-
IFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATING
AND ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF FIRST PLACE WEST OF
PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AS HEREIN PARTICULARLY DEFINED, IN
SAID CITY AND DIRECTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW
SAID PROPOSED VACATION" with a change on page 2, line 6
as follows: "alley should show cause why said alley
should not be vacated as herein proposed", and directing
the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on May
7, 1985 to discuss this matter.
2. Direct staff to restripe City owned parking lots 64
and 65 in the vicinity of Third Street near Pacific Coast
Highway and not consider the sale of these lots.
3. Not consider the vacation of any portion of Second
Street and direct that staff not further pursue with Cal-
trans the possible moving or eliminating of the Second'
Street traffic signal.
4. Not consider selling the City owned portions of lots
59 and 60.
5. Direct staff to prepare a development agreement with
Mr. Vasek Polak, including the provisions of:
a. Selling lot 88, including the adjacent 10' strip
on lot 87 and allowing zoning for parking.
b. Selling lots 124 and 140,and allowing zoning for
parking.
c. Vacating a portion of First Place and reserve
certain utility easement.
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d. Guaranteeing that the auto dealership remain and
operate within the City for the next 15 years.
6. Instruct staff to develop some legal mechanism for
assuring that there would be maintenance of the public
parking facility.
Motion Wood, second Cioffi.
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES — None
ABSTAIN - Mayor Barks
Final Action: To direct staff to notify property owners,
residents and occupants of properties within 300 feet of
affected area.
Motion DeBellis, second Wood.
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Mayor Barks
A recess was called at 10:05 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 10:25 P.M. and Mayor Barks returned to
the dais.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
8. STATUS REPORT RE. CONCERNS OF THE 27TH STREET ENVIRONMEN-
TAL PROTECTION ASSOCIATION. (Continued from 3/19/85
meeting). Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony.
Antich dated April 3, 1985. Supplemental information -
letter from John Toman, 27th Street Environmental Protec-
tion Association, dated April 1, 1985.
Speaking to Council were:
Patrick McDivott, 241 — 27th Street, spokesman for. the
27th Street Environmental Protection Association.
Joe Langlois, Greenwood & Langlois, 11726 San Vincente
Boulevard
Bill Fowler, Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation as follows:
1. Direct staff to pursue with Caltrans:
a. Installation of parking restrictions along the
west side of Pacific Coast Highway from Artesia to
21st Street.
b. Double left turn arrows at Artesia/Pacific Coast
Highway, thereby permitting double left turns south-
bound onto Pacific Coast Highway and restrict to one
lane westbound traffic from Artesia on Gould Avenue
by restriping on Artesia Boulevard.
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c. The City to purchase and install signage in-
dicating coastal access, public parking, truck
routes, etc. directing people to the downtown busi-
ness district.
Motion Mayor Barks, second DeBellis.
Amendment to Motion: To have this matter handled as a
Public Hearing the second meeting in May indicating the
Council's intent to make these changes.
Motion Cioffi with the concurrence of the maker an second
of the motion.
Vote on Motion and Amendment:
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Barks
NOES - Brutsch, Wood
RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RE. LOT MERGERS.
Memorandum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
April 2, 1985.
The staff report was presented by Planning Director
Michael Schubach who answered questions of Council.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. 85-4824 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, IN-
DICATING ITS INTENT TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE ZONING OR-
DINANCE TO ADD STANDARDS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SUBSTANDARD
LOTS, AND REGULATIONS REGARDING LOTS WHERE EXISTING OR
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT CROSSES OVER COMMON LOT LINES" which
directs the Planning Commission to prepare an ordinance
imposing standards for the development on all lots with
less than 4,000 square feet.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Cioffi
Amendment to Motion: That an architectual review not be
necessary.
Motion DeBellis with the concurrence of the maker of the
motion and'the second
Vote on Motion and Amendment:
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Barks
NOES - Brutsch, Wood
Proposed Action: To adjourn the meeting to a
meeting to be held at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday,
Motion Wood, second Cioffi
Withdrawn by both the maker of the motion and
Regular Adjourned
April 10, 1985.
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Proposed Action: To approve the Planning Commission
recommendation that all contiguous lots with the same
ownership, under 3,000 square feet and with less than a
30 foot frontage, be merged according to the State law;
however, if property owners do not want their lots
merged, they do not have to do so.
Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Barks
AYES - None
NOES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
Motion fails
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Wood, seconded by Cioffi, the Regular Meeting of
the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach was adjourned at
the hour of 12:10 A.M. on Wednesday, April 10, 1985, to a Regular
Adjourned Meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 10, 1985 at the
hour of 7:30 P.M. preceded by a Closed Executive Session at 6:00
to discuss matters of Personnel and Litigation.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of
the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Wednesday, April
10, 1985 at the hour of 7:40 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION 6:15 P.M.
Present - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks (arrived 6:27 P.M.)
Absent - Brutsch, City Clerk Reviczky (excused absences)
The Regular Adjourned Meeting of the, City Council of the City of
Hermosa Beach was temporarily adjourned to a Closed Session to
discuss matters of personnel and litigation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Michael Schubach
ROLL CALL
Present - Cioffi,. DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
Absent - Brutsch, City Clerk Reviczky (excused absences)
RESULTS OF CLOSED SESSION - MARCH 26, 1985
1. To deny claim of Colin Michael Searles.
CONTINUATION OF MEETING AGENDA - APRIL 9 1985 MEETING
10. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
(i) Resolution establishing procedures for administra-
tion of self-insured program. Memorandum from As-
sistant City Manager Alana Mastrian dated March 29,
1985.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 85-4818 entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR A SELF-
INSURED PROGRAM.
Motion Wood, second Cioffi. So ordered.
(j) Approval of agreement between City of Hermosa Beach
and R. L. Kautz & Co., the City's Liability Claims
Administrator. Memorandum from Assistant City Man-
ager. Alana Mastrian dated March 29, 1985.
Action: To approve the Agreement between the City
and R. L. Kautz and Company, the Administrator of
the City's Liabilty Self -Insurance Program commenc-
ing December 18, 1984 and ending December 17, 1985.
The City agrees to pay R. L. Kautz & Co. the sum of
$3,950 in two equal installments, April 15, 1985 and
October 15, 1985.
Motion Wood, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
(ff) Approval of contract between City and Group Dynamics
Inc. for Hermosa Open Volleyball Tournament.. Memo-
randum from Community Resources Director Alana
Mastrian dated April 1, 1985.
Addressing Council was Jack Butefish, President of
Group Dynamics, who asked for an adjustment in the
fees charged by the City.
Action: To approve the agreement between the City
and Group Dynamics, Inc. for the sponsorship of the
Hermosa Beach Open Volleyball Tournament to be held
July 20 and 21, 1985.
Motion Wood, second Cioffi. So ordered.
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach temporarily adjourned to a meeting of the Hermosa Beach
Parking Authority at the hour of 7:55 P.M. on a motion by Mayor
Barks,seconded by Councilman Wood.
11. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach reconvened at the hour of 7:56 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the City- Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach temporarily adjourned to a meeting of the Vehicle Parking
District Commission at the hour of 7:57 P.M.
12. MEETING OF THE VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT COMMISSION.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach reconvened at the hour of 8:10 P.M.
13. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Request for Closed Session 4/23/85.
Action: To convene a Closed Session on Tuesday,
April 23, 1985 at the hour of 6:00 P.M. to
discuss matters of personnel, meet and confer,
and litigation.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Cioffi. So ordered.
14. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Attendance Report of Planning Commissioners,
as requested by Councilmember DeBellis.
1)
Revised attendance report. Memorandum from
Planning. Director Michael Schubach dated
March 27, 1985.
2). Report re. Commissioner term of office.
Memorandum from City Attorney James P. Lough
dated March 29, 1985.
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3) Letter from Councilmember Tony DeBellis
dated April 4, 1985 re Planning Commission
Attendance.
Councilman, DeVellis asked that Council do the
following:
1. Confirm that Section 274 bethe law.
2. To decide whether or not to reappoint
Commissioners Shapiro and Izant in that they
havevacated their positions.
3. The present Section 274 of the ordinance be
changed to be brought back at the next
meeting, or as soon as possible, that says
"unless excused from such attendance by
consent of the Commission, expressed by
action of record in its minutes".
4. The staff liaison to be responsible for
monitoring attendance of the Commissioners,
report to the City Council when a seat is
vacated (three absences in a calendar year),
and that language be located in this section
wherever appropriate, that says "The Secre-
tary of the Commission shall thereupon
promptly notify the City Council, and any
such person so ceasing to be a member of
that fact, whereupon the vacancy so created
shall be filled by appointment under appli-
cable provisions of this article."
5. That the length of time that a Commissioner
may serve be changed so that an appointment
to fill an unexpired term would not affect
him serving two full terms.
6. There are three Commissioners whose terms
expire in the same year - 1988. The City
Code requires that no more than two terms
can expire in the same year. Thus a term
needs to be either lengthened or shortened.
Proposed Action: To support items 1, 3 and 4 of
Councilman DeBellis' recommendation.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Cioffi
Withdrawn by the maker of the motion and the second.
Action: That Section 274, paragraph 3 of the Muni-
cipal Code be amended to include the wording "that.
unless excused from such attendance by consent of
the Commission, expressed by action of record in
its minutes."
Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Barks
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Amendment to Motion: Add "In no case should the
total number of absences exceed six."
Motion Wood with the concurrence of the maker of
the motion and the second.
Vote on Motion and Amendment:
So ordered.
Further Action: To ask the City Attorney for appro-
priate language to be inserted in the Municipal
Code such as: "The secretary of the Plannng
Commission shall thereupon promptly notify the City
Council and any such person so ceasing to be a
member of that fact, whereupon the vacancy so
created shall be filled by appointment under appli-
cable provisions of this article."
Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
Proposed Action: Staff to prepare an ordinance that
makes the Planning Commission a five -member
commission with a phase-out in terms of attrition so
that no' commissioner is asked to leave by force of
the ordinance.
Motion Wood - withdrawn by the maker of the motion.
Further Action: To reappoint Commissioner Izant.
Motion Cioffi, second Mayor Barks
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Barks
NOES - Wood
ABSENT - Brutsch
Proposed Further Action: To reappoint Commissioner
Shapiro.
Motion Wood, second Mayor Barks
AYES - Wood, Mayor Barks
NOES - Cioffi, DeBellis
ABSENT Brutsch
Motion fails.
Proposed Action: To ask Commissioner Izant to
resign within two weeks.
Motion DeBellis - fails for lack of a second.
Further Action: To direct staff to prepare an
amendment to the Ordinance to cut the Planning
Commission to five people and to accomplish this
by attrition at the earliest possible date.
Motion Wood, second Mayor Barks
Amendment to Motion: Terms to be adjusted, up
or down, at the judgment of staff so that they
are in compliance with the Code.
Motion DeBellis with the concurrence of the maker
of the motion and the second.
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Vote on the Motion and the Amendment:
So ordered noting a "NO" vote by Councilman Cioffi
and absence of Councilman Brutsch.
Final Action: To direct staff to bring to Council,
for discussion purposes, the section that deals with
the eight-year term of office for the Planning
Commission, Section 274, to be back on May 14.
Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
b. Invitation to attend reception for new County
Chief Administrative Officer James Hankla to be
held April 29.
Councilman Wood and Mayor Barks indicated their
intention to attend this reception.
League of California Cities Legislative
Bulletin.
Proposed Action: To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Cioffi
Withdrawn by the maker of the motion with the
concurrence of the second.
Action:, To support Senate Bill 290 (Foran)
Transportation Finance.
Motion DeBellis, second Barks. So ordered
noting a "NO" vote by Wood and absence of
Brutsch.
Final Action: To oppose AB 2198 (Felando) -
Purchase of School District Property.
Motion Mayor Barks, second DeBellis. So ordered
noting a "NO" vote by Cioffi and absence of
Brutsch.
d. Proposed service charge program, system of fees,
and collection on tax rolls for Fiscal Year
1985-86 by the South Bay Cities Sanitation Dis-
trict. Oral report by the Sanitation District
staff requested by Mayor Barks.
Discussed as item 3 (c) at the Regular Meeting
of April 9, 1985 and noted in the minutes
thereof.
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE.
None
16. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
1. Bootlegs (Wood) - Wants action taken on bootlegs.
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Resident Parking Downtown (Wood)
Action: To direct staff to look. at solving this unique
parking problem for eight months of the year.
Motion Wood, second Barks. So ordered.
Enforcement of Parking in Residential Areas (Wood)
wants report on residential parking for those living on
the periphery of downtown who are the victims of free
parking (those who park overnight are now getting
tickets).
4. Perpendicular and Parallel Parking Across and On Side-
walks Wood)
Action: To direct staff to enforce the law for flagrant
violations.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis. So ordered.
5. Weed Abatement and Encroachments on Sidewalks (Wood)
Action: To direct appropriate staff to put together a
report as to how this is going to be aggressively
pursued.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis. So ordered.
6. Parking Rights within the Community (Wood)
Action: To ask staff to prepare a report regarding the
feasibility. of attacking the pockets of parking problems
of those in the community not living adjacent to the
beach.
Motion Wood, second
7. ICRMA Meeting (DeBellis) - Attended this meeting today at
which time the by-laws of the Health Benefits Risk Man-
agement Committee were adopted. He asked the City
Manager to give this to the appropriate staff member to
pursue to see if we should join to save money.
8. Juvenile Diversion Project (Cioffi)
Action: To authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to the
Chairman of the State Advisory Group expressing our
support of the South Bay Juvenile Diversion Project.
Motion Cioffi, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
9. Small Ships Parade (Barks)
Action: To put on the agenda for the next City Council
meeting the subject of the Small Ships Parade to see if
we want to participate, a copy of the letter from Pro
Creative Concepts dated April 9, 1985 to be sent to the
Chamber of Commerce.
Motion Mayor Barks, second DeBellis.
So ordered.
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10. Bi -Lingual School (Barks) - Asked staff to let the Bi -
Lingual School lease additional rooms at the Community
Center on a temporary basis.
11. Prospect Heights School Lots (Barks) - Asked to have
these lots rezoned to Planned Development so that the
City could limit the number of building sites. He was
advised that there is an advertised Public Hearing set
for April 23, 1985.
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Adjourned Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, adjourned at the hour of 9:25 P.M. on
a motion by Councilman DeBellis and seconded by Councilman Wood,
to a Sewer Study Workshop to be held immediately following. The
next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held
on Tuesday, April 23, 1985 at the hour of 7:30 P.M. preceded by a
Closed Executive Session at 6:00 P.M.
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ACTION SHEET
"Every man has a right to be wrong in his opinions. But no man
has a right to be wrong in his facts."
Bernard Baruch
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 9, 1985 - Council Chambers, City Hall
Closed Session 6:00 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 departmenthead 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: Earthquake Preparedness Week, April 15-20, 1985
Child Abuse Prevention Month, April, 1985
Victims' Rights Week, April 14-20, 1985
National Occupational Therapy Week, April 14-20,
1985
State Teachers' Day, April 20, 1985
RESULTS: CLOSED SESSION OF MARCH 26, 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 priorto the roll call vote. (Items removed will
be considered after Municipal Matters.)
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on March 12, 1985. (Continued from 3/26/85 meeting)
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Approval of Minutes: Regular adjourned meeting of the
City Council held on March 19, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(c) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on March 26, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(d) Demands & Warrants: April 9, 1985
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrants
Nos. through inclusive.
(e) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated March 29, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(f) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(g) Approval of Specification for Excess Worker's Compensa-
tion Insurance quotations. Memorandum from Assistant
City Manager Alana Mastrian dated April 1, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve specifications.
(h) Report re. handling of small money amounts, financial
warrant system. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated March 29, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(i) Resolution establishing procedures for administration of
self-insured program. Memorandum from Assistant City
Manager Alana Mastrian dated March 29, 1985.
Recommended Action: To adopt resolution.
PULLED BY WOOD
(j) Approval of agreement between City of Hermosa Beach and
R. L. Kautz & Co., the City's Liability Claims Ad-
ministrator. Memorandum from Assistant City Manager Ala-
na Mastrian dated March 29, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve agreement.
PULLED BY WOOD
(k) 1985-86 Budget Calendar. Memorandum from Assistant City
Manager Alana Mastrian dated April 1, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(1) Contract Extension, City Auditor for Fiscal Year 1985-86.
Memorandum from Finance Administrator Viki Copeland dated
March 26, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve agreement extension.
(m) Building and Safety Department Monthly Activity Report:
March, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(n) Community Resources Department Monthly Activity Report:
March, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(o) Fire Department Monthly Activity Report: March, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(p) General Services Department Monthly Activity Report:
March, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(q) Planning Department Monthly Activity Report: March,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Cr) Police Department Monthly Activity Report: March, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(s) Public Works Department Monthly Activity Report: March,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(t) City Treasurer's Report and Cancellation of Warrants.
Recommended Action: To receive and file February
Treasurer's Report and approve Cancellation of Warrants
Nos. 016326, 016484 and 016524..
(u) Monthly Investment Report: March, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(v) Revenue Reporting: February, 1.985
Recommended Action To receive and file.
(w) Expenditure Reporting: February, 1985
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(x) Call for Bid, legal noticing/advertising - Fiscal Year
1985-86. Memorandum from City Clerk Kathleen Reviczky
dated March 25, 1985.
Recommended Action: To authorize call for bids.
(y) Report on feasibility of cash management study. Memoran-
dum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer, City Treasurer
Norma Goldbach, dated March 28, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(z) Appropriation Adjustment Request, Professional Services
Department of Building and Safety. Memorandum from
Building and Safety Director William Grove dated March
25, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve request.
(aa) Red zone Northeast corner Aviation Blvd. and Ocean Drive.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony Antich dat-
ed March 28, 1985..
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution creating extended
red zone.
(bb) Call for Proposals: Worker's Compensation Claims Ad-
ministrator. Memorandum from Personnel Administrator
Carolyn Smith dated March 26, 1985.
Recommended Action: To authorize call for proposals.
(cc) Recommendation to accept bid from Frankstons Inc. for the
purchase of two Cushman Parking Vehicles. -Memorandum
from General Services Director Joan Noon dated March 28,
1985.
Recommended Action: To accept bid.
(dd) Professional Services Agreement, Santina & Thompson, Inc.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Antich dated April
2, 1985.
Recommended Action: Approve agreement.
(ee) R.S.V.P./1736 Shelter Project. Memorandum from Planning
Director Michael Schubach dated April 2, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve project.
WOOD VOTED NO
(ff) Approval of contract between City and Group Dynamics,
Inc. for Hermosa Open Volleyball Tournament. Memorandum
from Community Resources Director Alana Mastrian dated
April 1, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve contract.
PULLED BY BARKS
2. ORDINANCES
a. Ordinance No. 85-791 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 84-762 OF THE
CITY.OF HERMOSA BEACH, RELATING TO FEES AND SERVICE
CHARGES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY (POLICE) SERVICES,
ESTABLISHING FEES TO RECOVER A PERCENTAGE OF COSTS
REASONABLY BORNE.
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading
and adoption.
ADOPT ORD. 85-791, 3 OK, WOOD NO, DEB. ABSTAIN
b. Ordinance No. 85-792 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH ADDING ARTICLE IV TO CHAPTER 17 OF THE
HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING SECTION
17-55 ET SEQ, RELATING TO SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS.
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading
and adoption.
ADOPT ORD. 85-792, 3 OK, WOOD NO, DEB. ABSTAIN
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
a. Letter from Harold Spear, 50 Tenth St. dated March
21, 1985,.re. traffic signal at 10th & Hermosa
Avenue. RECEIVE AND FILE. 5-0
b. Letter from George Robson, dated 4/8 regarding model
of hotel for Biltmore site on display in Library.
RECEIVE AND FILE. 5-0
BARKS MOVED ITEM 14d RE. PROPOSED SERVICE CHARGE SO.BAY CITIES
SANITATION DISTRICT FOR REPORT BY SBCSD STAFF. VOTE WAS 3-2 (WO/
BR) TO ALLOW BARKS TO SUPPORT FEE AT SANITATION DISTRICT BOARD
MEETING.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. APPEAL OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS DECISION
REGARDING ALLOWABLE HOURS OF OPERATION FOR A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES AND OUTSIDE
DINING IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT AT 705 PIER
AVENUE. Marie Callender Ventures, Inc., Appellant.
Memorandum from Building and Safety Director William
Grove dated March 26, 1985.
MOTION BR/WO TO GRANT APPEAL & OVERTURN BZA; ADD CONDITION #13
THAT ALL OF THE ABOVE CONDITIONS ARE FOR MARIE CALLENDER'S - ANY
NEW BUSINESS WOULD HAVE TO MAKE NEW APPLICATION. OK 5-0
'HEARINGS
5. APPEAL OF BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS DENIAL OF SIGN AT
39 PIER AVENUE, IL BOCCACCIO RESTAURANT. Aureliano
Ugolini, Appellant. Memorandum from Building and Safety
Director William Grove dated March 21, 1985. (Continued
from 3/19/85 meeting).
MOTION WO/BA CONTINUE HEARING OPEN TO 4/23 AT REQUEST OF APPEL-
LANT. OK 5-0
6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF 30TH STREET AND
LONGFELLOW WEST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY WITH RESOLUTION
OF INTENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION RE. PROPOSED VACA-
TION OF ALLEY BETWEEN 30TH AND LONGFELLOW WEST OF PACIFIC
COAST HIGHWAY, AND PROPOSED VACATION OF ALLEY BETWEEN
30TH STREET AND GOULD AVENUE WEST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGH-
WAY. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony An-
tich dated April 1, 1985.
ADOPT RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SEND TO P.C. FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
OK 4-0.
7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF 1ST PLACE - 3RD
STREET, WEST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY WITH RESOLUTION OF
INTENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION RE. PROPOSED VACATION
OF 1ST PLACE, WEST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. Memorandum
from Public Works Director Anthony Antich dated March 26,
1985.
ADOPT RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SEND TO P.C. FOR PUBLIC HEARING
WITH ADDITIONAL MOTION BY DEBELLIS TO SEND NOTICES TO PROPERTY
OWNRS, RESIDENTS, OCCUPANTS OF PROPERTIES WITHIN 300 FT. OK 4-0
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
8. STATUS REPORT RE. CONCERNS OF THE 27TH STREET ENVIRONMEN-
TAL PROTECTION ASSOCIATION. (Continued from 3/19/85
meeting). Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated April 3, 1985.
BARKS CHANGED RECOMMENDATION (A) TO INSTALL PARKING RESTRICTIONS
FROM ARTESIA TO 21ST STREET ONLY. ADD (C) THAT THE CITY PURCHASE
AND INSTALL SIGNAGE DIRECTING PEOPLE TO DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DIS-
TRICT. CIOFFI AMENDED MOTION TO SAY COUNCIL HAS INTENT TO MAKE
THESE CHANGES AND HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING 2ND MEETING IN MAY.
OK 3-2 (BR/WO).
9. RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION RE. LOT MERGERS.
Memorandum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
April 2, 1985.
BA/CIO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND ADOPT RESOLUTION OF IN-
TENTION DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TO IMPOSE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR LOTS .LESS THAN 4000 SQ. FT. IN SIZE.
AMENDED BY DEB TO NOT CONSIDER ANY FORM OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW.
OK 3-2 (BR/WO)
DEB/BA TO NOT ADOPT PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE MERGING LOTS. OK 5-0
ADJOURNED MEETING AT 12:10 P.M. TO MEETING ON 4/10 AT 7:30 P.M.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
11. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY.
a. Approval of minutes of February 29, 1985
b. Approval of minutes of March 19, 1985 meeting.
12. MEETING OF THE VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT COMMISSION.
a. Approval of minutes of March 19, 1985 meeting.
b. Further consideration of 1984-85 VPD budget.
Memorandum from Parking Administrator Joan Noon
dated April 1, 1985.
13. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Request for Closed Session 4/23/85.
14. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Attendance Report of Planning Commissioners,
as requested by Councilmember DeBellis.
1) Revised attendance report. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
March 27, 1985.
2) Report re. Commissioner term of office.
Memorandum from City Attorney James P. Lough
dated March 29, 1985.
b. Invitation to attend reception for new County
Chief Administrative Officer James Hankla to be
held April 29.
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c. League .of California Cities Legislative
Bulletin.
d. Proposed service charge program, system of fees,
and collection on tax rolls for Fiscal Year
1985-86 by the South Bay Cities Sanitation Dis-
trict. Oral report by the Sanitation District
staff requested by Mayor Barks.
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE.
16. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, March 26, 1985 at the
hour of 7:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:37 P.M.
Present - Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Pro Tem Wood
Absent - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach was temporarily adjourned to a Closed Session to discuss
matters of litigation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - City Attorney Jim Lough
ROLL CALL
Present - Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Pro Tem Wood
Absent - Brutsch, Mayor Barks (excused absences due to
attendance at National League of Cities Conference,
Washington, D.C.)
PROCLAMATION: Selective Service System Month, April, 1985
(accepted by Mr. Montenegro and Ms. Sanchez)
Medal of Valor Week, April 1 through 5, 1985
ACTIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION OF MARCH 19, 1985
None
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: To approve the consent calendar, items (a)
through (k) with the exception of item (a) pulled by
Councilman DeBellis for discussion but listed in order
for clarity.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on March 12, 1985.
Action: To continue to the meeting of 4-9-85 for
correction.
Motion DeBellis, second Wood
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
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(b) Demands and Warrants: March 26, 1985.
Action: To approve Demands and Warrants Nos. 16472 and
16588 through 16708 inclusive noting voided warrants
16596, 16626 and 16634.
(c) Claim for Damages: Steven Sederwall, 3502 the Strand,
Hermosa Beach, filed February 19, 1985.
Action: To deny claim per recommendation of R. L. Kautz
& Co., Insurance Adjuster.
(d) Claim for Damages: Catherine Hamilton, 1515 Hermosa
Avenue, Hermosa Beach, filed January 4, 1985.
Action: To deny claim per recommendation of R. L. Kautz
& Co., Insurance Adjuster.
(e) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated March 20, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(f) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Action: To receive and file.
League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin.
Action: To receive and file.
Request by Chamber of Commerce re. Fiesta de las Artes,
May 25 - 27, 1985.
Action: To grant the request of the Chamber of Commerce
as follows:
1. Closure of Pier Avenue from the Strand to Manhattan
Avenue and Hermosa Avenue from 10th Street to 14th Street
to through traffic from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the
three days of the show. They will meet with Public Works
Department to discuss the best way of accomplishing the
redirection of traffic.
2. Approval for participation by local merchants in
sidewalk sales on the show dates.
3. Assistance in placing signs and banners to direct
traffic and control no parking.
4. The Chamber of Commerce will hire a commercial clean-
up company and supervise street clean-up. This company
will clean the streets on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday mornings.
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5. The Chamber of Commerce willsupply the City of Her-
mosa Beach with a million dollar liability rider.
(i) Claim for Damages: James A. Choyce, 240 W. 70th Street,
Los Angeles, represented by M. D. Melnick, 2049 Century
Park East #1800, L. A. 90067, filed January 25, 1985.
Action:
carrier.
To deny claim and refer to this City's insurance
(j) Claim for Damages: Gerald Howard, 240 W. 70th Street,
Los Angeles, represented by M. D. Melnick, 2049 Century
Park East #1800, L. A. 90067, filed January 25, 1985.
Action: To deny claim and refer to this City's insurance
carrier.
(k) Release of Lien: Gary Lee Feil, 1160 Cypress Avenue.
Recommended Action: To adopt Resolution No. 85-4814
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFOR-
NIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A RELEASE OF LIEN ON REAL
PROPERTY (1160 CYPRESS AVENUE).
2. ORDINANCES
None
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
a. Letter from Stephen Izant, 830 - 19th St., dated
3/15/85 re. Oil Recovery Commission.
b. Letter from Wilma Burt, 1152 - 7th Street, dated
March 26, 1985.
Action: If the Oil Recovery Commission meets again, that
Ms. Burt not be a member of it arld that Steve Izant be
asked to resign from the Planning Commission for exces-
sive missing of meetings.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Wood
ABSENT - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
PUBLIC HEARINGS
HEARINGS
4. APPLICATION TO KEEP MORE THAN TWO HOUSEHOLD PETS AT 845 -
14TH STREET (FIVE DOGS). MR. JOHN LIPCOMBE AND JANET
MACPHERSON, APPLICANTS. Memorandum from General Services
Director Joan Noon dated March 15, 1985.
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The Public Hearing was opened. No one coming forward,
the Public Hearing was closed.
Action: To approve the application of Mr. John Lipscombe
and Ms. Janet MacPherson to keep five dogs at 845 - 14th
Street, Hermosa Beach, California.
Motion Cioffi, second DeBellis
AYES Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
5. APPLICATION TO KEEP MORE THAN TWO HOUSEHOLD PETS AT 1017
SUNSET DRIVE (THREE DOGS). RANDAL LEE & DESIREE HAWKINS,
APPLICANTS. Memorandum from General Services Director
Joan Noon dated March 18, 1985.
The Public Hearing was opened. No one coming forward,
the Public Hearing was closed.
Action: To approve the application of Mr. Randal Lee and
Desiree Hawkins to keep three dogs at 1017 Sunset Drive,
Hermosa Beach, California.
Motion Wood., second DeBellis
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
6. REPORT RE. DEVELOPMENT RELATED FEES PRESENTLY CHARGED.
Memorandum from Building and Safety Director William
Grove dated March 19, 1985.
The staff report was presented by Bill Grove, Director of
Building and Safety.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 85-4815 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE PLANNING COM-
MISSION TO STUDY AND PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE A FEE TO BE CHARGED FOR APPEALS TO
THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING LAND USE MATTERS."
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
Amendment to Motion: To ask staff to provide general
information regarding the order of magnitude of the fees.
Motion Wood - concurrence by both the maker of the motion
and the second.
Vote on Action and Amendment:
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
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7. STATUS REPORT RE. PROSPECT HEIGHTS LOTS. Memorandum from
City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated March 20, 1985.
Action: To offer to purchase lot 12, and Seaview Parkette
from the Hermosa Beach School District, and to schedule
for a Public Hearing before the City Council on April 23,
1985, the entire rezoning matter including lots 10, 11,
30 and 31 at Prospect Heights School.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Wood
ABSENT - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
8. SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION JUNE 11, 1985:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 85-4816 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 11,
1985, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK." Select a date
for the first City Council meeting in June.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 85-4816 and set
June 18, 1985 as the date for the first City Council
meeting in June, 1985.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis.
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
b. Adopt Resolution No.85-4817 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE COMPENSATION TO BE RECEIVED
BY THE CITY CLERK FOR THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
OF JUNE 11, 1985. Decision needs to be reached on
the amount.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 85-4817 and set
compensation to be received by the City Clerk for
the Special Municipal Election of June 11, 1985 at
an additional $750.00 per month for three months.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis.
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
c. Approve the budget for the June 11, 1985 Special
Municipal Election in the amount of $22,309.00.
These monies are to be paid from Prospective Expen-
ditures pending payment by Greenwood & Langlois.
Action: To approve the budget for the June 11,
1985 Special Municipal Election in the amount of
$22,309.00.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis.
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
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NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
d. Direct the City Attorney to prepare the proper docu-
ment between Greenwood & Langlois, a General
Partnership, and the City of Hermosa Beach for reim-
bursement to the City for all actual and necessary
expenses incurred for the June 11, 1985 Special'
Municipal Election.
Action: To direct the City Attorney to prepare the
proper document between Greenwood & Langlois, a
General Partnership, and the City of Hermosa Beach
for reimbursement to the City for all actual and
necessary expenses incurredforthe June 11, 1985
Special Municipal Election.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis.
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES None
ABSENT - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
Prior to the vote on the above motions, Councilman
DeBellis requested clarification of movement of his addi-
tion to page 9, subsection a - Intensity, of the Specific
Plan Ordinance. City Attorney Lough stated that no mat-
ter whether this addition was under (a) or (o), the mean-
ing was the same. Also that this was a clerical change
only and thus would not constitute a change within the 88
day window nor the legality of the document.
A recess was called at 8:21 P.M.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:27 P.M.
9. REVISION TO OPTION TO LEASE, HMS PARTNERSHIP/CITY RE.
PROPOSED HOTEL. Memorandum from City Attorney James P.
Lough dated March 25, 1985.
Action: To authorize the Mayor to sign the Second
Addendum to Option to Lease Entered Into as of March 11,
1980.
Motion Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Cioffi, Wood
NOES - DeBellis
ABSENT - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
10. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION
Item (a) was pulled by Councilman DeBellis and dis-
cussed at this time but is listed on the Consent
Calendar in order for clarity.
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11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS & REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Request for Closed Session 4/9/85. Memorandum
from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated March
18, 1985.
Action: To authorize convening a Closed Session
at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 9, 1985 to
discuss matters of personnel, meet and confer
and litigation.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis.
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
b. Report on Conflict Resolution. Memorandum from
City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated March 18,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Wood, second Cioffi.
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS & REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Request by Councilmember DeBellis to amend the
Municipal Code re. parlimentary procedure by
which meetings are conducted. Memorandum from
Councilman Tony DeBellis dated March 19, 1985.
Action: To direct the City Attorney to prepare
a proposed ordinance related to changing from
Mason's Rules of Order to Robert's Rules of
Order.
Motion DeBellis, second Wood
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
b. Request by Councilmember DeBellis to amend the
Municipal Code as it relates to hearings on ani-
mals. Memorandum from Councilman Tony
DeBellis dated March 19, 1985..
Action: To amend the Municipal Code to allow
the decision regarding permision to keep more
than two household pets to be made by the
Director of General Services following all of
the procedures as presently exist. Notice of
the decision would be mailed to the applicant
and abutting, property owners and posted on the
City Hall bulletin board. Any party could file
a written appeal of the decision to the City
Council within ten days of the decision and must
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pay an appeal fee. Notice of the Council hear-
ing to be the same as presently exists.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi
Amendment to Motion: To instruct staff to pre-
pare an ordinance. amending Section 4-2 of the
Municipal Code including a written notification
as to the judgment of the staff official to be
provided to all participants in the procedure.
Motion Wood - accepted by both the maker and
second of the motion.
Vote on Motion:
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE.
1. Cormac Dorsey, 1956 Monterey Boulevard, opposedto
the $20.00 parking permit fee and asked Council to
reconsider their action.
2. Blair Smith, 315 - 25th Street, objects to parking
permit program amd parking restrictions. He feels
parking would be easier for residents if there was
24-hour street parking. He has seven cars and only
a four car garage.
3. Nancy Waldner., 1729 Prospect Avenue, stressed her
desire to be able to purchase a permit. She
advised Council that she represents the Hermosa
Beach Coordinating Council which set up the Youth
Action Council in Hermosa Beach for 6th through
12th graders for after-school activities. She
invited members of the City Council to their
meeting to be held on Thursday (the fourth Thursday
of the month) at 7:15 A.M. in the basement
conference room of the Hermosa Beach Police Dept.
She asked that a standing committee member be
appointed to attend these meetings.
4. Cindy Erly, 1956 Monterey Boulevard, asked what
system was used to round off the fee for parking
permits to $20.00. Also what system is used in
Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach?
14. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
1. 60 Hermosa Avenue - DeBellis
Thanked City Manager Meyer for having this property
cleared.
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2. Coordinating Council Subcommittee - Wood
Mayor Pro Tem Wood asked that a subcommittee be
created and that a delegate and an alternate be
appointed to this subcommittee.
Action: To establish a Coordinating Council Sub-
committee and appoint Councilman DeBellis as the
Delegate and Councilman Cioffi as the alternate.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
3. Independent Risk Management Authority - DeBellis
Councilman DeBellis asked that a staff member
who is familiar with the City's insurance program
accompany him to the meetings of this authority as
he does not have the answers necessary.
Action: To ask the City Manager, or his appointee,
to act as alternate to the Independent Cities Risk
Management Authority to provided needed information.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi.
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES - Wood
ABSENT - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
4. Ochoa & Sillas Bill - Wood
Councilman Wood asked what the $2,000 bill was for
and was told it was the amount allocated from the
Anti -Child Abuse budget for lobbying for SB46.
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach adjourned at the hour of 9:15 P.M. on Tuesday, March 26,
1985 on a motion by Cioffi, seconded by DeBellis to a Regular
Meeting to be held on Tuesday, April 9, 1985 preceded by a Closed
Executive Session at 6:00 P.M.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of
the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, March 19,
1985 at the hour of 7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Wood
ROLL CALL
Present - Brutsch, Cioffi, Wood, Mayor Barks
Absent - DeBellis (excused absence)
8. AN APPLICATION TO KEEP MORE THAN TWO PETS AT 714 MAR-
LITA PLACE. (THREE DOGS). Donna Epperley, Applicant.
Memorandum from General Services Director Joan Noon
dated February 13, 1985.
Staff report was presented by General Services Director
Joan Noon who informed Council that the applicant, Donna
Epperley, was unable to be in attendance at this meeting.
However, she had been present on March 12 when this item
was scheduled to be heard. Ms. Noon recommended granting
the request.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to allow the
applicant to keep more than two pets at 714 Marlita Place
(three dogs).
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi. So ordered.
9. AN APPLICATION TO KEEP MORE THAN TWO HOUSEHOLD PETS AT
827 - 13TH STREET, (THREE DOGS). Nick and Elizabeth
Cusolito, applicants. Memorandum from General Services
Director Joan Noon dated February 27, 1985.
Coming forward to speak was Nick Cusolito, applicant, who
stated that the only person who complained about his dogs
was a visitor in the area, not a resident.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to allow the
applicant to keep more than two pets at 827 - 13th Street
(three dogs).
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
Councilman Cioffi requested Ms. Noon to add a question on
their questionairre for neighbors asking if they are
residents of Hermosa Beach.
City Manager Meyer advised Council that Councilman
DeBellis had stated he would like to see an ordinance
whereby staff would hear this kind of request.
10. HEARING TO DISCUSS A PETITION FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT
INSTALLATION AT 10TH STREET AND HERMOSA AVENUE. .Memoran-
dum from Public Works Director Anthony Antich dated March
4, 1985. Supplemental information - letter from Harold
Spear, 50 - 10th Street, dated February 28, 1985.
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The staff report was presented by Public Works Director
Tony Antich.
At the request of the Public Works Director, coming
forward to address Council was Stephen Orosz of the firm
of Linscott, Law and Greenspan, Traffic Engineers. He
reiterated that after this study had been completed,
their opinion was that a traffic signal at this location
was not warranted at this time but did recommend the
sight distance be improved on Hermosa Avenue south of
10th Street. This could be done by eliminating the park-
ing at the median and installing left turn lanes.
Coming forward to speak were:
Harold Spear, appellant, 50 - 10th Street, speaking in
favor of installing a traffic signal at 10th Street an
Hermosa Avenue. He read a letter from T. H. McMahon,
1003 Hermosa Avenue, into the record requesting this
light. Mr. Spear stated that no traffic count has been
taken at this location.
Nancy Spear, 50 - 10th Street, stressed the pedestrian
g. traffic problems.
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Wilma Burt, 1152 - 7th Street, objected to moving the
traffic signal at 11th Street as it was essential for
access to the stores and bank.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Mr. Orosz was questioned by Council. He advised them that
one of the counters had been vandalized and that the cost
of the type of traffic signal requested would be at
least$70,000.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation not to
install a traffic signal at 10th Street and Hermosa
Avenue, but to direct staff to do a traffic warrant study
during the summer months and remove the shrubbery from
the center median.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Cioffi. So ordered noting a
"N0" vote by Councilman Wood.
APPEAL FROM DENIAL BY BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS FOR
SIGN AT IL BOCCACCIO RESTAURANT, 39 PIER AVENUE. Au-
reliano Ugolini, Applicant. Memorandum from Building and
Safety Director William Grove dated March 4+, 1985.
Continued to the City Council meeting of April 9, 1985
at the request of the appellant.
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
12. STATUS REPORT RE. CONCERNS OF THE 27TH STREET ENVIRONMEN-
TAL PROTECTION ASSOCIATION. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated February 20, 1985. Supple-
mental information - letter from Hermosa Beach Chamber of
Commerce dated March 14, 1985.
Rescheduled for the City Council meeting of April 9, 1985
for a full Council. The City Council would like a report
at that time regarding the number of businesses affected
by the removal of parking on Pacific Coast Highway.
13. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - 24TH PLACE
AND PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated February 20, 1985.
Proposed Action - To approve the staff recommendation.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch
Proposed Substitute Motion - To authorize the City Man
ager to begin negotiations for the rental of the space
requested by the developer.
Motion Wood, second Cioffi
Vote to make Substitue Motion the Main Motion
AYES - Cioffi, Wood
NOES - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
ABSENT - DeBellis
Motion fails
Vote on Original Motion
AYES - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
NOES - Cioffi, Wood
ABSENT - DeBellis
Motion fails
Prior to the vote above, Betty Ryan, 588 - 20th Street,
asked for clarification of location of the obstruction.
Tom Armstrong, 1717 Via Riva, Palos Verdes Estates, the
developer, stated there was no vehicular traffic on this
street and asked for the Council's sense of fairness.
Action - To reconsider.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Wood, Mayor Barks
NOES - Cioffi
ABSENT - DeBellis
Final Action - To approve the staff recommendation as
follows:
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 85-4810 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
ALLOWING A TEMPORARY CHAIN LINK FENCE ENCROACHMENT
AND TEMPORARY NO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON 24TH
PLACE."
2. Direct staff to issue an encroachment permit subject
to conditions and penalties set forth in the
resolution.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Wood, Mayor Barks
NOES - Cioffi
Absent - DeBellis
Council requested staff to negotiate the rental of
similar space in the future.
14. RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND SECTION 2-112 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO RECOVER COSTS REASONABLY BORNE BY THE CITY FOR
POLICE AND PRIVATE IMPOUNDS. Memorandum from Police
Chief Frank Beeson dated February 21, 1985.
Action: To waive full reading of Ordinance No. 85-791
entitled "AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 84-762 OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, RELATING TO FEES AND SERVICE
CHARGES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY (POLICE) SERVICES, ES-
TABLISHING FEES TO RECOVER A PERCENTAGE OF COSTS REASON-
ABLY BORNE."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
Final Action: To introduce Ordinance No. 85-791.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered noting
a "NO" vote by Wood.
City Manager Meyer advised that this ordinance would be
back to Council for adoption on April 9, 1985 because of
the absence of two Councilman at the March 26 meeting.
15. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE IV TO
CHAPTER 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING SECTION
17-55 ET SEQ, RELATING TO SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS. Memo-
randum from Police Chief Frank Beeson dated February 19,
1985.
Action: To waive full reading of Ordinance No. 85-792
entitled "AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE IV TO CHAPER 17 OF
THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING SECTION
17-55 ET SEQ, RELATING TO SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
Final Action: To introduce Ordinance No. 85-792.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Wood.
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City Manager Meyer advised that this ordinance would be
back to Council for adoption on April 9, 1985 due to the
absence of two Councilmen at the March 26 meeting.
16. RECONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF BID, SURPLUS REAL ESTATE AT
1158 CYPRESS AVENUE. Memorandum from Building and Safety
Director William Grove dated March 4, 1985.
Speaking to Council was Bruce Thomas, 1022 Manhattan
Avenue, representing 35 petition signers. Mr. Thomas
asked Council not to sell any of the open space lands in
the City.
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17.
Proposed Action: To reject the bid to purchase the
property at 1158 Cypress.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch (discussion)
AYES - Mayor Barks
NOES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Wood
ABSENT - DeBellis
Motion fails
Proposed Action: To reconfirm the City Council action of
February 12, 1985 accepting the high bid on the property
at 1158 Cypress.
Motion Wood - dies for lack of a second.
SOUTH BAY UNION HIGH SCHOOL PROPOSITION A REQUEST. Memo-
randum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
March 4, 1985.
Speaking to Council was Wilma Burt, 1152 - 7th Street,
stating this money should be used only for senior
citizens, the handicapped and children of the needy. She
also asked that it be used only for the public high
schools.
Action: To support the staff recommendation that the
appropriate Proposition A funds be allocated for this
project if RTD is willing to administer the subsidy
program.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Cioffi. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Wood
A recess was called at 9:50 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 10:05 P.M.
18. CONTRACT EXTENSION, TRANSIT CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR DIAL -A -
RIDE SERVICES. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated March 5, 1985.
Action: To support the staff recommendation to execute
the contract between the City of Hermosa Beach and
Transit Contractors and adopt Resolution No. 85-4811
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR TRAN-
SIT CONTRACTORS AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF
FUNDS FOR THE PARATRANSIT AND BEACH SHUTTLE SERVICES."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Cioffi. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Wood.
19. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT: ASSESSMENT ENGINEER FOR STREET
LIGHTING DISTRICT, FY 85-86, FY 86-87, FY 87-88. Memo-
randum from Public Works Director Anthony Antich dated
February 28, 1985.
Addressing Council was Patrick Rossetti explaining the
new services he has proposed.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation authorizing
the Mayor to sign an agreement with Patrick N. Rossetti
for the provision of continued street lighting assessment
engineering services.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
20. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT FOR THE
FORMATION OF THE HERMOSA BEACH STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT,
FISCAL YEAR 1985-86. Memorandum from Public Works Direc-
tor Anthony Antich dated February 27, 1985.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. 85-4812 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDER-
ING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PREPARE AND FILE A
REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 1, PART 2,
"LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972", BEING DIVISION
15, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTING FIXTURES, MAIN-
TENANCES AND APPURTENANT WORK, AND THE MAINTENANCE THERE-
OF IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FOR THE FIS-
CAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1985 AND ENDING JUNE 30,
1986."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
21. CONTRACT ADDENDUM - ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
CROSSING GUARDS DISTRICT. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated February 21, 1985.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation authorizing
the Mayor to sign Contract Addendum No. 1 for Mr. Patrick
N. Rossetti's contract providing Crossing Guards Main-
tenance District Assessment Engineering Services.
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Barks. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Wood.
22. RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT FOR THE
FORMATION OF A CROSSING GUARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony Antich dat-
ed February 21, 1985.
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Actin: To approve the staff recommendation adopting
Resolution No. 85-4813 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDER-
ING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PREPARE A REPORT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 3.5, TITLE 5, OF "THE
CROSSING GUARDS MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (ACT OF 1974), BEING
DIVISION 2, OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CAL-
IFORNIA, FOR THE FORMATION OF A CROSSING GUARDS MAIN-
TENANCE DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFOR-
NIA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1985 AND END-
ING JUNE 30, 1986."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Wood.
23. SETTING A DATE FOR A SEWER STUDY WORKSHOP AND ADOPTION OF
A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT FOR THE
FORMATION OF THE HERMOSA BEACH SEWER MAINTENANCE DIS-
TRICT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated February 28, 1985.
City Attorney Lough withdrew the second portion of the
staff recommendation (resolution ordering the preparation
of a report for the formation of the Hermosa Beach Sewer
Maintenance District). This item will be back to Council
on April 9, 1985.
Action: To set Wednesday, April 10, 1985 at 7:30 P.M. as
the date for a sewer study workshop.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi. So ordered noting a "NO"
vote by Wood.
24. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar
on March 12, 1985 for discussion:
(f) Letter from Southern California Edison Company re
the 1985 allocation of underground conversion funds
(Brutsch)
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
(g) Letter of Appreciation from Tokai Bank (Cioffi)
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
(o) Monthly Investment Report: February, 1985. (Cioffi)
Action: To ask the City Treasurer to report back at
the next meeting regarding the additional $300,000
of inactive public deposits.
Motion Cioffi, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
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(r) Attendance Report of Planning Commissioners for Past
Year and Rules for Removing from OfficeDeBellis
Action: To continue this item to the first meeting
in April.
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
(t) Status Report re Child Care Facilities Standards
(Brutsch)
Action: To appoint Councilman Cioffi as the
designee.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
(w) Status Report on Oil RFP. (Brutsch)
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
(z) Termination of Lease between the City and Children's
Path Pre -School. (City Manager and Mayor Barks)
This item to be handled in closed session at the
end of the meeting on March 19, 1985 - any action
made to be announced at the meeting of March 26,
1985.
25. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach was temporarily adjourned to a meeting of the Hermosa Beach
Parking Authority at the hour of 10:40 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 10:43 P.M.
26. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach was temporarily adjourned to a meeting of the Vehicle Park-
ing District Commission at the hour of 10:43 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 11:25 P.M.
27. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
(a) Request for Closed Session. Memorandum from City
Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated March 18, 1985.
Action: To convene a Closed Session at 6:30 P.M.
on March 26, 1985 to discuss Litigation and Meet and
Confer.
Motion Wood, second Cioffi. So ordered.
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(b) Hotel Specific Plan Ordinance - City Attorney Lough
'Proposed Action: On page 9 of the Hotel Specific
'Ordinance, Section 9.622, move the sentence
"This section may only be changed by a vote of the
people." after subsection (o).
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Barks
AYES - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
NODS Cioffi, Wood
Motion fails
28. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Proposed service charge program, system of fees, and
collection on tax rolls for Fiscal Year 1985-86 by
the South Bay Cities Sanitation District. Request
of Mayor Barks for. Council direction. Supplemental
information - Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meet-
ing of the Board of Directors of South Bay Cities
Sanitation District held at the Torrance City Hall,
February 20, 1985.
Proposed Action: To authorize Mayor Barks to vote
in the affirmative on the sewer charge.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Cioffi.
AYES - Cioffi, Mayor Barks
NOES - Brutsch, Wood
ABSENT - DeBellis
Motion fails.
b. Requesting legislative support for use of "super
fund" for cleaning of Santa Monica Bay, submitted by
Councilman Gary L. Brutsch.
Action: To allow Councilman Brutsch to represent
the City of Hermosa Beach in contacting the EPA in
Washington regarding seeking "Super Fund" money
for cleaning up Santa Monica Bay.
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Barks. So ordered
noting a "NO" vote by Wood.
c. Request from Councilman Cioffi to establish Child
Abuse Task Force.
Councilman Cioffi stated what they are really talk-
ing about is an advisory board. This was what he
made reference to in trying to coordinate with the
Planning Department to see if they could come up
with a representative group of citizens that rep-
resent the City Council, the School District,
parents, Police Department, legal profession, doc-
tors (both medical and psychological) and pre-school
director so that the coordinator would have the in-
put from the public as to what is expected.
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Action: To allow the City Manager to$ eg'i "egotia-
tions with the No. 1 candidate for Task Fo c Coor-
dinator to see if that individual could be hi ed and
that the Council also authorize CouncilmanCi fi to
work with the Planning Department to see i they
could come up with one task force to handle both
projects. 1
Motion Cioffi, second Brutsch. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Wood.
29. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE
Nancy Spear - felt that personal statements were uncalled
for and asked staff for the source of funding for traffic
lights.
30. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
(a) Roast - Jim Armstrong (Wood)
Mayor Barks attended.
(b) Roast - Eric Rafter - by Chamber of Commerce (Wood)
Action: 'To have Mayor Barks represent the City and
present an appropriate plaque.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
(c) Bootleg Units (Wood)
Asked staff to compile all material on bootleg units
from the last few years and prepare a report on
aggressive enforcement.
(d) Completion of Agenda (Barks)
Asked Council to give some thought to establishing a
policy to complete agendas, to be brought back for
the first meeting in April.
The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach temporarily adjour-
ned at the hour of 12:05 A.M. on Wednesday, March 20, 1985 to a
Closed Executive Session to discuss Consent Calendar item
(z) Termination of Lease between the City and Children's Path
Pre -School.
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Adjourned Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Hermosa Beach adjourned at the hour of 12:15 A.M. on Wednesday,
March 20, 1985 to a Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, March
26, 1985 at the hour of 7:30 P.M. preceded by a Closed Executive
Session at 6:30 P.M.
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