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John F. Kennedy ACTION SHEET
ACTION SHEET
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 12, 1985 - Council Chambers, City Hall
Closed Session - 6:30 p.m.
Regular. Session - 7:30 p.m.
All Council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND.
It is requested that anyone who wishes to speak on any scheduled
public hearing matter, please fill out a card (located in foyer)
and deposit in the box adjacent to the podium.
Any complaints against the City Council, City Management, or
departmental operations will be submitted in writing to the City
Manager for evaluation by the appropriate department head prior
to submission to the City Council.
Complete agenda materials are available for public inspection in
the Police Department, Public Library and the Office of the City
Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters will be
fv ed 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: Special meeting of the City Council
for Mid -Year Budget Review held on February 21, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on February 26, 1985
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(c) Demands and Warrants: March 12, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrants
Nos. through inclusive.
(d) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated March 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(e) Request by Senator Bill Lockyer for comments on Senate
Bill 301.
Recommended Action: To refer to City Council Legislative
Subcommittee.
(f) Letter from Southern California Edison Company re. the
1985 allocation of underground conversion funds.
PULLED BY BRUTSCH
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(g) Letter of Appreciation from Tokai Bank.
PULLED BY CIOFFI
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(h) Public Works Department Activity Report: February, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(i) Police Department Activity Report: February, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(j) Fire Department Activity Report: February, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(k) Building and Safety Department Activity Report: February,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(1) Planning Department Activity Report: February, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(m) General Services Department Activity Report: February,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(n) Community Resources Department Activity Report: February,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(o) Monthly Investment Report: February, 1985
PULLED BY CIOFFI
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(p) Claim for Damages: Southern California Rapid Transit
District (Duncan Vanderbilt case), represented by Ramsey
& McNulty, 21515 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 970, Torrance, CA
90503.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
(q) Recommendation to adopt legislative advocacy position re.
revising California Government Code Section 831.2. Memo-
randum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated March 1,
1985.
Recommended Action: To endorse amendment to Government
Code and seek official League of California Cities
endorsement.
(r) Attendance report of Planning Commissioners for past year
and rules for removing from office. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated March.7, 1985.
PULLED BY DEBELLIS
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(s) Recommendation to support re-stri in of San Diego Free-
way (from Marina Freeway to Long Beach Freeway for in- •
elusion in 1986-90 State Transportation Improvement Pro-
gram. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dat-
ed March 1, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(t) Status report re. Child Care Facilities Standards. Memo-
randum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
March 6, 1985.
PULLED BY BRUTSCH
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(u) Expenditure Reporting: January, 1985
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(v) Revenue Reporting: January, 1985
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(w) Status Report on Oil RFP. Memorandum from City Attorney
James P. Lough dated March 7, 1985.
PULLED BY BRUTSCH
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(x) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(y) Application to Present Late Claim: Suzanne E. Vander-
bilt, represented by Michael E. Deitch, 18411 So. Cren-
shaw Blvd., Suite 422, Torrance, CA 90504.
Recommended Action: To deny late claim.
(z) Termination of lease between the City and Children's Path
Pre-school. Memorandum from Community Resources Director
Alana Mastrian dated March 6, 1985.
PULLED BY CITY MANAGER
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(aa) League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin.
Recommended.Action: To receive and file.
(bb) Release of Lien: Real property located at 553 - 20th
Street, Hermosa Beach. Chris Coale, Owner.
Recommended Action: To adopt resolution authorizing
release of sidewalk lien.
2. ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 85-789 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE I,
SECTION 17-19, SCHEDULE OF FEES, (b), TAXES, CLASSIFICA-
TION "A", GROUP 1.
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 85-789 4-0 (BARKS ABSTAINED)
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. AGREEMENT BETWEEN MANHATTAN BEACH AND HERMOSA BEACH FOR
THE ESEA SHUTTLE. Memorandum from Planning Director
Michael Schubach dated March 1, 1985.
APPROVED AGREEMENT 4-1 (WOOD)
5. PROPOSED REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ESEA SHUTTLE. Memo-
randum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
March 4, 1985.
APPROVED RFP 4-1 (WOOD)
6. SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN - 1986-1990. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated March 4, 1985.
APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION 4-1 (WOOD)
WO/BA - APPROACH COASTAL COMMISSION RE. NEGOTIATING OURSELVES OUT
OF SHUTTLE BUS REQUIREMENTS FOR PREFERENTIAL PARKING PROGRAM. OK
5-0
HEARINGS
7. BILTMORE HOTEL SITE: PROPOSAL FROM GREENWOOD-LANGLOIS,
DEVELOPERS RE. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, GROUND LEASE AND
SPECIFIC PLAN. Letter from City Attorney James P. Lough
dated March 7, 1985.
a. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING
OF A SPECIAL ELECTION ON JUNE 11, 1985 FOR THE PUR-
POSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH ORDINANCE NO. 85- AND
REQUIRING THAT GREENWOOD & LANGLOIS PAY FOR THE REA-
SONABLE COST OF SAID ELECTION.
WO/BR - ADOPT RESOLUTION AS AMENDED OK 3-2 (BA/CIO)
b. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPER-
VISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER
SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CON-
DUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN
THE CITY ON TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 1985
WO/BR - ADOPT RESOLUTION OK 3-2'(BA/CIO)
c. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF
REBUTTAL .ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT
THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF JUNE 11, 1985 .
WO/BR - ADOPT RESOLUTION OK 3-2 (BA/CIO)
d. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTIN THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS REGARDING A CITY MEA-
SURE (AND DIRECTING CERTAIN COUNCIL MEMBERS TO FILE
WRITTEN ARGUMENTS).
COUNCILMEMBER BRUTSCH DESIGNATED TO FILE WRITTEN ARGUMENT (MAY
HAVE UP TO FOUR CO-SIGNERS)
MEETING ADJOURNED TO TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1985 AT 7:30 P.M.
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.
9. AN APPLICATION TO KEEP MORE THAN TWO HOUSEHOLD PETS AT
827 - 13TH STREET, (THREE DOGS). Dick and Elizabeth
Cusolito, applicants. Memorandum from General Services
Director Joan Noon dated February 27, 1985.
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.
11. 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.
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.
13. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - 24TH PLACE
AND PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated February 20, 1985.
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.
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,
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985.
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.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the City Council of the City
of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, February 26,1985
at the hour of 8:05 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
Present: Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
Absent: None
City Attorney Lough requested that the City Council adjourn to
Closed Session to discuss personnel matters, litigation covered
under Government Code Section 5'4956.9a (Mitsui Manufacturer's
Bank vs. Hermosa Beach) and potential litigation under Government
Code Section 524956.9b regarding the Cypress Property, closed
session discussions and the Claims for Damages of Bohner,
Brennan, Garibay and Liebscher.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Fire Chief Ronald Simmons
ROLL CALL
Present: Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
Absent: None
PROCEEDINGS OF FEBRUARY 12, 1985 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Letter from Mayor George Barks dated Februay 21, 1985.
Proposed Action: To put the matter of the Award of Bid for Sur-
plus Property at 1158 Cypress Avenue on the agenda as a Municipal
Matter for the next City Council meeting and to put the escrow on
hold.
Motion Mayor Barks, second DeBellis (discussion)
Amendment to Motion: To delete the portion of the motion regard-
ing putting the escrow on hold.
Motion Brutsch with the concurrence of the maker of the motion
and the second.
Restated Action: To put the matter of the Award of Bid for Sur-
plus Property at 1158 Cypress Avenue on the agenda as a Municipal
Matter for the next City Council meeting.
AYES
NOES
1.
- Brutsch, DeBellis, Mayor Barks
- Cioffi, Wood
CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: To approve the consent calendar, items (a)
through (o) with the exception of items (b) and (d) by
Councilman DeBellis and (e), (f), (g), (h), and (i) by
Councilman Brutsch which were pulled for discussion but
are listed in order for clarity.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
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(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on February 12, 1985
Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Demands and Warrants: February 26, 1985.
Action: To approve Demands and Warrants Nos. 16194 and
16322 through 16466 inclusive noting voided Warrants
Nos. 16327, 16365 and 16457 and to have the City Manager
bring to Council a report on March 12 regarding the
issuance of checks under $10.00.
Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Barks. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Councilman Wood.
(c) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer.
Action: To receive and file.
(d) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Councilman DeBellis questioned staff regarding the Sewer
Maintenance Fee item and City Manager Meyer advised him
this item would be on the agenda of March 26.
Action: To remove Fat Face Fenners and LaPlayita
Encroachments from the Tentative Future Agenda Items list
and these are to be reviewed only if there is a complint
received.
Motion DeBellis, second Wood.
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
Final Action: To receive and file as amended
Motion DeBellis, second Wood. So ordered.
(e) Claim for Damages: Braedon Thomas Flynn, a minor, 3409
Maple Avenue, Manhattan Beach, represented by Charles J.
Mazursky, Atty., 9454 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 501, Beverly
Hills, CA 90212.
Action: To deny claim and refer to this City's insurance
carrier and direct that this be given specific legal
attention.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi. So ordered noting a "NO"
vote by Wood.
(f) Claim for Damages: Nicole Dessie Podgurski, a minor, 606
No. Guadalupe "E", Redondo Beach, represented by Charles
J. Mazursky, Atty., 9454 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 501,
Beverly Hills, CA 90212.
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Action: To deny claim and refer to this City's insurance
carrier and direct that this be given specific legal
attention.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi. So ordered noting a "NO"
vote by Wood.
(g) Claim for Damages: Erin Heather Sheldon, a minor, 1756
Carver, Redondo Beach, represented by Charles J. Mazur -
sky, Atty., 9454 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 501, Beverly
Hilts, CA 90212.
Action: To deny claim and refer to this City's insurance
carrier and direct that this be given specific legal
attention.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi. So ordered noting a "NO"
vote by Wood.
(h) Claim for Damages: Neil Caya and Laura Somers indi-
vidually and on behalf of Brook Caya, a minor, 2206 "A"
Dufour St., Redondo Beach, represented by McBreen &
McBreen, 3200 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405.
Action: To deny claim and refer to this City's insurance
carrier and direct that this be given specific legal
attention.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi. So ordered noting a "NO"
vote by Wood.
(i) Claim for Damages: Janet Murry, individually and as
Guardian Ad Litem of Fay Murry, a minor, 826 El Camino
Real #203, Redondo Beach, represented by McBreen &
McBreen, 3200 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405.
Action: To deny claim and refer to this City's insurance
carrier and direct that this be given specific legal
attention.
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi. So ordered nting a "NO"
vote by Wood.
(j) Further appropriation of General Revenue Sharing Funds
for Fire Headquarters remodelling.
Withdrawn
(k) Funds for construction and paving of Fourth Street cul-
de-sac, Ardmore westerly.
Withdrawn
(1) Call for Proposals: Worker's Comp. Claims Administra-
tor.
Withdrawn
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(m) Dissolving of Civic Center Building Corporation. Memo-
randum from Finance Administrator Viki Copeland dated
February 20, 1985.
Actions:
1) Resolution authorizing termination �f leases -
Civic Center Authority. To adopt Resolution No.
85-4802 entitled "A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE
TERMINATION OF A GROUND LEASE OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND
LEASED TO THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CIVIC CENTER
BUILDING CORPORATION, A NON-PROFIT CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION AND TERMINATION OF A LEASE OF SAID
PROPERTY, AS IMPROVED BY SAID CORPORATION, TO
THE CITY, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
PROPER OFFICERS OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE
APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS TERMINATING SAID LEASES."
2) Resolution authorizing assumption of certain
liabilities. To adopt Resolution No. 85-4803
entitled "A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE
ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH CIVIC CENTER BUILDING CORPORATION, A NON-
PROFIT CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, BY THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH UPON THE DISSOLUTION OF SAID
CORPORATION.
3) Agreement to terminate leaseholds.
4) Corporate Assumption of tax liability form.
(n) League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin. Memo-
randum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated February
20, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(o) City Treasurer's Report: January, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
2. ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 85-788 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH AMENDING THE ZONING FOR LOT 3, OF THE HOME -
BUILDERS PLACE TRACT, FROM R-1 C -POTENTIAL TO C-3 GENERAL
COMMERCIAL.
Action: To waiver of further reading and adopt Ordinance
No. 85-788.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
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3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
a. Petition from Mr. Hal Spear, 50 Tenth Street,
containing 35 signatures, requesting a hearing to
consider signalization at 10th St. and Hermosa Ave.
See also December 12, 1984 letter from Public Works
Director Antich.
Proposed Action: To receive and file.
Motion Wood - dies for lack of a second
Action: To honor Mr. Spear's request for a hearing
and direct staff to set this hearing for March 12,
1985.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered noting
a "N0" vote by Councilman Wood.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
4. BILTMORE HOTEL SITE: PROPOSAL FROM GREENWOOD-LANGLOIS�
DEVELOPERS RE. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, GROUND LEASE AND
SPECIFIC PLAN. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated February 21, 1985.
City Manager Meyer presented a staff report indicating
that the subject Development Agreement, Ground Lease and
Specific Plan would be made available by the developer on
Friday, March 1 who then asked that Council set a hearing
for community involvement on March 12, 1985 following a
Planning Commission hearing on March 5, 1985.
Councilman DeBellis requested answers from the City
Attorney for the next meeting for the following
questions:
1. Is it legal for us to place an initiative before the
voters on the same subject within a year of the last
one?
2. Is this in fact the same issue or a different one?
3. Are we on some kind of time schedule that he is not
aware of heading for June 11 - that today is the
date that we have to make all the decisions by?
4. Is it possible to place other issues on the ballot
such as Mello Roos for the right-of-way, not the
schools, etc.?
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5. Is it legal for the developer to pay the cost of the
election?
6. What is the procedure if two items are place on the
ballot regarding the same matter?
Other concerns of Council were discussed regarding a
Financial Feasibility Study (Barks), a Sewer Study
(Cioffi), the ramificatons of a bonding procedure -
performance bond as well as a completion bond and
irrevocable letters of credit. (Barks).
Action: To hold a Public Hearing on the Development
Agreement, Specific Plan and Ground Lease by the Planning
Commission on March 19, staff to return to the City Coun-
cil with answers to Council questions on March 12.
Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Barks
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Barks
NOES - Wood
Etta Simpson asked to speak to Council.
Proposed Acton: To curtail public discussion until
Council holds a Public Hearing.
Motion Wood - dies for lack of a second.
Ms. Simpson thanked the City Council for covering most of
the questions of concern to the community and urged them
not to rush into a June election but consider this matter
for the November ballot.
5. COMMUNITY CENTER FOUNDATION PAYMENT TO THE CITY Letter
from Community Center Foundation President James D. Gra=
ham dated February 20, 1985 and memorandum from Community
Resources Director Alana Mastrian dated February 21,
1985.
Action: To not forgive the payment to the City of
$15,000 but to reschedule the final payment to the City
and direct the Community Resources Director to meet with
the Foundation Manager to set up the payment schedule.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Councilman Wood.
6. REPORT RE. LOT MERGER OF SUBSTANDARD LOTS. Memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated February 4,
1985.
The staff report was presented by Planning Director
Schubach who was congratulated by Council on his first
presentation to Council.
Action: To send this recommendation back to the Planning
Commission recommending that this be reviewed as
though it would be implemented City-wide.
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Barks.
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Asking to speak to Council was Butch Kuflack.
Proposed Action: To curtail public discussion until we
hold a Public Hearing on this subject.
Motion Wood - dies for lack of a second.
Mr. Kuflack stated that he wishes to divide his property
but has had parking off of Boundary in the back rather
than in the front. He wishes to have this addressed also
for variances such as his.
Vote on motion on the floor:
So ordered noting "NO" votes by DeBellis and Wood
7. PLANNING COMMISSION SCHEDULE FOR ADOPTION OF THE LAND USE
ELEMENT. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated February 5, 1985.
Action: To adopt the proposed schedule for the adoption
of the Land Use Element.
Motion Brutsch, second DeBellis. So ordered.
Sean Guthrie asked to speak to Council.
Proposed Action: To curtail public discussion until a
Public Hearing is held pn.this matter.
Motion Wood - dies for lack of a second.
Sean Guthrie, representing Guthrie -Jacobson, urged
the City Council to adopt this plan and to work with
Area #2 before Area #1.
Councilman DeBellis applauded the Planning Commission for
their initiative and ambition and stressed his concern,
after reading Planning Commission minutes, that some
Planning Commissioners are not attending the meetings or
are leaving early. He, therefore, made the following
motion:
Action: Staff to prepare a report to be placed on the
Consent Calendar for the meeting of March 12, 1985
indicating attendance by all commissiners within the last
year and what the removal from office requirements are.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi. So ordered.
Action: To encourage the Planning Commission to
hold a joint workshop session with the City Council on
each general individual item on this proposed schedule.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
Steve Izant, Chairman of the Planning Commission, 830 -
19th Street, felt workshop sessions would be advisable.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
A ten-minute recess was called at 9:35 P.M.
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The meeting reconvened at 9:50 P.M.
Mayor Barks announced that no action was taken on the items dis-
cussed during the Closed Session relating to personnel and
litigation. However, the following press statement was read:
"The City of Hermosa Beach is pleased to announce'that a settle-
ment has been reached with the Hermosa Beach Police Officers
Assn. regarding the recent litigation seeking a Writ of Mandate
over the issue of the recent labor negotiations. The City and
the Association have agreed not to litigate that matter but in-
stead to mutually instruct their respective negotiators to com-
mence meet and confer negotiations with the purpose of arriving
at a new Memorandum of Understanding."
8. PROPOSED REVISION TO BUSINESS LICENSE FEE FOR NEW AND
USED CAR DEALERS. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory
T. Meyer dated February 5, 1985. (Continued from
February 12, 1985.)
Mayor Barks declared a conflict of interest and left the
dais turning the gavel over to Mayor Pro Tem Wood.
Action: To waive full reading of Ordinance No. 85-789
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE I, SECTION 17-19
SCHEDULE OF FEES (b) TAXES, CLASSIFICATION "A", GROUP 1."
CATION "A", GROUP 1."
Motion Wood, second Brutsch.
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Pro Tem Wood
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Mayor Barks
Final Action: To introduce Ordinance No. 85-789 with an
amendment to line 13 to read "maximum of one thousand
dollars ($1,000) per annum."
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch (discussion)
AYES Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Pro Tem Wood
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Mayor Barks
STATUS REPORT RE. PARKING AND DEVELOPMENT IMPACT: PACIFIC
COAST HIGHWAY, 2ND AND 3RD STREET VICINITY. Memorandum
from Public Works Director Anthony Antich dated February
21, 1985.
Mayor Barks again declared a conflict of interest and
Mayor Pro Tem Wood retained the gavel.
City Manager Meyer presented the staff report.
Action: To agendize this matter to the meeting of
March 12, 1985.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch.
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Pro Tem Wood
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Mayor Barks
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10. RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND SECTION 2-112 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO RECOVER COSTS REASONABLY BORNE BY THE CITY FOR
POLICE AND PRIVATE IMPOUNDS.
11.
Withdrawn
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.
Withdrawn
12. REQUEST FOR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT — 24TH PLACE AND PACIFIC
COAST HIGHWAY
Withdrawn
13. STATUS REPORT RE. CONCERNS OF THE 27TH STREET ENVIRONMEN—
TAL PROTECTION ASSOCIATION.
Withdrawn
14. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items (b) and (d) were pulled by Councilman DeBellis and
(e), (f), (g), (h) and (i) by Councilman Brutsch for
discussion at this time but are listed on the Consent
Calendar in order for clarity.
15. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach temporarily adjourned to a meeting of the Hermosa Beach
Vehicle Parking District Commission at 10:10 P.M. on a motion by
Mayor Barks, seconded by Brutsch.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council reconvened at 10:25 P.M.
16. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS — CITY MANAGER
a. Request for. Closed Session, March 12, 1985.
Action: To convene a Closed Session on Tuesday,
March 12, 1985 at 6:30 P.M. for discussion of
matters of personnel and litigation.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
b. Recommendation to support California Senate
Joint Resolution 6. Memorandum from City
Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated February 19,
1985.
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Action: To approve staff recommendation to (1)
support SJR 6, calling upon Congress to share
federal revenues from Outer Continental Shelf
with California, and (2) direct the City Clerk
to convey this position to Senators Beverly and
Marks, the League of California Cities and the
State's two U. S. Senators plus our Congressman.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered
noting a "NO" vote by Councilman Wood.
c. League of Cities Team Building Seminar. Memor-
andum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated
February 19, 1985.
Proposed Action: To approve the staff recommen-
dation that the City Council agree to all attend
the League of Cities Team Building Seminar in
May, 1985; attendance to include the City Attor-
ney and the City Manager.
Motion Mayor Barks, second DeBellis
The second withdrew his second.
Motion fails.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch. So ordered
noting a "NO" vote by Mayor Barks.
d. Report re. insurance companies definition of
dependents and report re. requiring verifica-
tion. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated February 21, 1985.
Supplemental information - letter from Maniaci
Insurance Services Inc. dated February 19, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch. So ordered
noting an abstention by Councilman Wood.
17. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
None
18. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE
(a) Hal Spear, 50 - 10th Street, stated he was disappointed
that the City Council was not willing to go to the League
Team Building program.
(b) Joe Langlois, Greenwood & Langlois, asked the City
Council to reconsider their action taken on agenda item
#4. He also asked that the time schedule for the review
of the documents involved continue on schedule with a
hearing before the Planning Commission on Tuesday,
March 5 and then a hearing before the City Council on
Tuesday, March 12, 1985. Adherence to this schedule
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would allow them to go to the Planning Commission on
March 5, the City Council on March 12 thus being
able to schedule an election for June 11, 1985. He
stressed he would hand deliver the new documents to all
those interested as soon as they were complete on
Friday, March 1. He also stated he would be willing
to pay for any necessary advertising for the hearings
under consideration.
When questioned by Council regarding any changes in the
Development Agreement, Ground Lease and Specific Plan
after an election had been called, City Attorney Lough
stated that no such changes would be allowed once the
date for the election had been set by Resolution.
Proposed Acton: To reconsider under Municipal Matters
Agenda Item #4, "Biltmore Hotel Site: Proosal from
Greenwood -Langlois, Developers re Development Agreement,
Ground Lease and Specific Plan.
Motion Brutsch, second Wood
AYES - Brutsch, Wood
NOES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Barks
Motion fails
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Speaking from the audience was Wilma Burt who stressed
that the Council was acting in an idiotic manner in not
allowing this matter to go to the Planning Commission
next Tuesday.
Mr. Langlois reiterated his request to go to the Planning
Commission prior to a hearing before the City Council
so that any additional input could be made available to
the Council.
After extensive City Council discussion, the following
action was taken.
Action: To set a Hearing, publicly noticed, before the
City Council for March 12, 1985 on the proposed hotel,
answers to the questions stated by Councilman DeBellic
to be made available.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
Final Action: To set this matter for a Hearing before
the Planning Commission on Tuesday, March 5, 1985.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch.
Amendment to Action: To request the Planning
to hold the subject Hearing at the request of
Council.
Motion Wood with the concurrence of the maker
motion and the second.
AYES - Brutsch, Wood, Mayor Barks
NOES - Cioffi, DeBellis
Commission
the City
of the
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Hal Spear addressed Council stating that the City Council
should allow the citizens to make a decision regarding
a hotel on the Biltmore site.
(c) Mrs. Nancy Spear, 50 - 10th Street, spoke regarding
Children's Path asking that Council make a public state-
ment regarding the threats of violence received by the
owner of this preschool.
City Manager Meyer stated he would contact Mrs. Schwartz
regarding the threats she received and will attempt to
take preventative measures. Acting Police Chief Mebius
stated no crime reports on damage at the Community Center
or threats had been received.
Edie Webber, 1201 - 11th Street, stated that there have
been threats and damage to homes of the people who used
to teach at Childrens Path. This matter is being handled
by the Los Angeles Special Task Force.
Action: The City Council made the following statement:
The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach will not
tolerate any acts of violence against those who run our
preschools and we will investigate as best we can those
perpetrators and bring them before the courts, as is done
in all cases.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi. So ordered.
Proposed Action: To instruct the Police Department to
contact the operators of Childrens Path Learning Center
to determine whether any violations of the law had oc-
curred within the jurisdiction of Hermosa Beach, to di-
rect the Police Department to indicate to them that they
will have the full protection of the City of Hermosa
Beach in their activities contained within the City, and
that the City Police Department, City Council and
Community Resources Department have no objection if they
continue to pursue their attempts to pursue their at-
tempts to operate a preschool in Hermosa Beach under au-
thority of the law.
Motion Wood - withdrawn by the maker of the motion.
19. OTHER MATTERS —CITY COUNCIL
60 Hermosa Avenue - Councilman DeBellis
Councilman DeBellis stated that at one point the City
Council had been prepared to level this property but on
Saturday he viewed this property which had been leveled
but the debris is stacked up.
Action: To direct the Fire Department or appropriate
authority to clear the site at 60 Hermosa Avenue.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Councilman Wood.
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ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach was adjourned at 12:10 A.M. on Wednesday, February 27, 1985
on a motion by Councilman Cioffi, seconded by Councilman DeBel-
lis, to a Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 12, 1985
preceded by a Closed Executive Session at 6:30 P.M.
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"We should not let our fears hold us back
from pursuing our hopes.".
ACTION SHEET John F. Kennedy ACTION SHEET
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 12, 1985 - Council Chambers, City Hall
Closed Session - 6:30 p.m.
Regular Session - 7:30 p.m.
All Council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND.
It is requested that anyone who wishes to speak on any scheduled
public hearing matter, please fill out a card (located in foyer)
and deposit in the box adjacent to the podium.
Any complaints against the City Council, City Management, or
departmental operations will be submitted in writing to the City
Manager for evaluation by the appropriate department head prior
to submission to the City Council.
Complete agenda materials are available for public inspection in
the Police Department, Public Library and the Office of the City
Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters will be
fv ed 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: Special meeting of the City Council
for Mid -Year Budget Review held on February 21, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on February 26, 1985
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
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(c) Demands and Warrants: March 12, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrants
Nos. through inclusive.
(d) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated March 6, •1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(e) Request by Senator Bill Lockyer for comments on Senate
Bill 301.
Recommended Action: To refer to City Council Legislative
Subcommittee.
(f) Letter from Southern California Edison Company re. the
1985 allocation of underground conversion funds.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(g) Letter of Appreciation from Tokai Bank.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(h) Public Works Department Activity Report: February, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(i) Police Department Activity Report: February, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(j) Fire Department Activity Report: February, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(k) Building and Safety Department Activity Report: February,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(1) Planning Department Activity Report: February, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(m) General Services Department Activity Report: February,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(n) Community Resources Department Activity Report: February,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(o) Monthly Investment Report: February, 1985
EXTENSION OF REPORT TO INDICATE WHAT IS IDLE CASH NOT INVESTED
(WHERE EXTRA $400,000 CAME FROM) CITY TREASURER TO EXPLAIN AT
NEXT MEETING.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(p) Claim for Damages: Southern California Rapid Transit
District (Duncan Vanderbilt_ case), represented by Ramsey
& McNulty, 21515 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 970, Torrance, CA
90503.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
(q) Recommendation to adopt legislative advocacy position re.
revising California Government Code Section 831.2. Memo-
randum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated March 1,
1985.
Recommended Action: To endorse amendment to Government
Code and seek official League of California Cities
endorsement.
(r) Attendance report of Planning Commissioners for past year
and rules for removing from office. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated March 7, 1985.
PULLED BY DEBELLIS AT 3/12 MTG.; AT 3/19 MTG. CONTINUED TO 4/9
MTG.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(s) Recommendation to support re -striping of San Diego Free-
way (from. Marina Freeway to Long Beach Freeway) for in-
clusion in 1986-90 State Transportation Improvement Pro-
gram. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dat-
ed March 1, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(t) Status report re. Child Care Facilities Standards. Memo-
randum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
March 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(u) Expenditure Reporting: January, 1985
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(v) Revenue Reporting: January, 1985
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(w) Status Report on Oil RFP. Memorandum from City Attorney
James P. Lough dated March 7, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(x) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(y) Application to Present Late Claim: Suzanne E. Vander-
bilt, represented by Michael E. Deitch, 18411 So. Cren-
shaw Blvd., Suite 422, Torrance, CA 90504.
Recommended Action: To deny late claim.
(z) Termination of lease between the City and Children's Path
Pre-school. Memorandum from Community Resources Director
Alana Mastrian dated March 6, 1985.
PULLED BY CITY MANAGER. DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AT END OF
MEETING. ANY DECISION MADE TO BE ANNOUNCED AT 3/26 MTG.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(aa) League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(bb) Release of Lien: Real property located at 553 - 20th
Street, Hermosa Beach. Chris Coale, Owner.
Recommended Action: To adopt resolution authorizing
release of sidewalk lien.
2. ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 85-789 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE I,
SECTION 17-19, SCHEDULE OF FEES, (b), TAXES, CLASSIFICA-
TION "A", GROUP 1.
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 85-789 4-0 (BARKS ABSTAINED)
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. AGREEMENT BETWEEN MANHATTAN BEACH AND HERMOSA BEACH FOR
THE ESEA SHUTTLE. Memorandum from Planning Director
Michael Schubach dated March 1, 1985.
APPROVED AGREEMENT 4-1 (WOOD)
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5. PROPOSED REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ESEA SHUTTLE. Memo-
randum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
March 4, 1985.
APPROVED RFP 4-1 (WOOD)
6. SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN - 1986-1990. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated March 4, 1985.
APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION 4-1 (WOOD)
WO/BA - APPROACH COASTAL COMMISSION RE. NEGOTIATING OURSELVES OUT
OF SHUTTLE BUS REQUIREMENTS FOR PREFERENTIAL PARKING PROGRAM. OK
5-0
HEARINGS
7. BILTMORE HOTEL SITE: PROPOSAL FROM GREENWOOD-LANGLOIS,
DEVELOPERS RE. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, GROUND LEASE AND
SPECIFIC PLAN. Letter from City Attorney James P. Lough
dated March 7, 1985.
a. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING
OF A SPECIAL ELECTION ON JUNE 11, 1985 FOR THE PUR-
POSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH ORDINANCE NO. 85- AND
REQUIRING THAT GREENWOOD & LANGLOIS PAY FOR THE REA-
SONABLE COST OF SAID ELECTION.
WO/BR - ADOPT RESOLUTION AS AMENDED OK 3-2 (BA/CIO)
b. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPER-
VISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER
SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CON-
DUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN
THE CITY ON TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 1985
WO/BR - ADOPT RESOLUTION OK 3-2 (BA/CIO)
c. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF
REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT
THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF JUNE 11, 1985 .
WO/BR - ADOPT RESOLUTION OK 3-2 (BA/CIO)
d. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS REGARDING A CITY MEA-
SURE (AND DIRECTING CERTAIN COUNCIL MEMBERS TO FILE
WRITTEN ARGUMENTS).
COUNCILMEMBER BRUTSCH DESIGNATED TO FILE WRITTEN ARGUMENT (MAY
HAVE UP TO FOUR CO-SIGNERS)
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MEETING ADJOURNED TO TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1985 AT 7:30 P.M.
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.
APPROVED 4-0
9. AN APPLICATION TO KEEP MORE THAN TWO HOUSEHOLD PETS AT
827 —13TH STREET, (THREE DOGS). Dick and Elizabeth
Cusolito, applicants. Memorandum from General Services
Director Joan Noon dated February 27, 1985.
APPROVED 4-0
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.
APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION; DO A TRAFFIC WARRANT STUDY IN SUM-
MERTIME, REMOVE SHRUBBERY FROM CENTER MEDIAN. 3-1 (WO)
11.
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 APRIL 9 AT APPLICANT'S REQUEST.
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.
RESCHEDULE FOR APRIL 9 FOR FULL COUNCIL. 3-1 (WO); COUNCIL WOULD
LIKE A REPORT AT THAT TIME RE. THE NUMBER OF BUSINESSES AFFECTED
BY REMOVAL OF PCH PARKING.
13. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - 24TH PLACE
AND PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated February 20, 1985.
OK STAFF RECOMMENDATION 3-1 (CIO). COMMENT MADE THAT IN FUTURE
CITY SHOULD NEGOTIATE RENTAL OF SPACE.
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.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE 3-1 (WO). BRING BACK FOR ADOPTION 4/9
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.
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE 3-1 (WO). BRING BACK FOR ADOPTION 4/9
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.
REAFFIRMED ACTION TAKEN AT FEBRUARY 12, 1985 MEETING. 3-1 (BA)
17. SOUTH BAY UNION HIGH SCHOOL PROPOSITION A REQUEST. Memo-
randum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
March 4, 1985.
APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION 3-1 (WO)
18. CONTRACT EXTENSION, TRANSIT CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR DIAL -A-
RIDE SERVICES. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated March 5, 1985.
APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION 3-1 (WO)
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.
APPROVED CONTRACT 4-0
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.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 4-0
21. CONTRACT ADDENDUM - ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
CROSSING GUARDS DISTRICT. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated February 21, 1985.
APPROVE 3-1 (WO)
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.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 3-1 (WO)
23. SETTING A DATE FOR A SEWER STUDY WORKSHOP AND ADOPTION OF
A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT FOR THE
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FORMATION OF THE HERMOSA BEACH SEWER MAINTENANCE DIS-
TRICT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated February 28, 1985.
SET WORKSHOP MEETING FOR 4/10 7:30 P.M. OK 3-1 (WO)
24. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
25. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY.
a. A resolution of the Parking Authority approving
agreement by and between, the Parking Authority
of the City of Hermosa Beach and PCH -Pier Hermo-
sa Partnership. Memorandum from General Ser-
vices Director Joan Noon dated March 1, 1985.
ADOPT RESOLUTION 4-0. NEED MINUTES OF LAST PARKING AUTHORITY
MEETING AS WELL AS MINUTES OF TONIGHT'S MEETING AT NEXT MEETING.
WHO WILL BE DOING MINUTES? C.M. WANTED TO THINK ABOUT IT.
26. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
a. Approval of minutes of February 26, 1985
meeting.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
APPROVED MINUTES 4-0
b. Letter from Fox & Company dated March 4, 1985
re. VPD audit.
RECEIVE AND FILE LETTER; GARY BRUTSCH APPOINTED AS SUBCOMMITTEE
TO MEET WITH CITY MANAGER AND CITY TREASURER RE. EARLIER RECORDS
OF VPD.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
c. Report re. Bids for Parking Lot Operation.
Memorandum from VPD Administrator Joan Noon dat-
ed March 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff
recommendation.
APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD CONTRACT TO OLYMPIC PARKING
(4-0)
27. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
CALLED FOR CLOSED SESSION 3/26, 6:30 P.M. FOR LITIGATION ONLY.
28. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
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a. 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. Request of Mayor Barks for Council
direction.
MOTION TO SUPPORT MAYOR'S YES VOTE RE. FEE. 2-2 (WO/BR) FAILS.
b. Requesting legislative support for use of "super
fund" for cleaning of Santa Monica Bay, submit-
ted by Councilmember Gary L. Brutsch.
BRUTSCH REQUESTED COUNCIL APPOINT HIM TO REPRESENT CITY WITH THE
EPA IN WASHINGTON RE. CLEAN UP OF SANTA MONICA BAY. OK 3-1 (WO)
c. Request from Councilmember Cioffi to establish
Child Abuse Task Force.
ALLOW CITY MGR. TO BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS W/#1 CANDIDATE FOR TASK
FORCE COORDNATOR TO SEE IF WE COULD HIRE THAT INDIVIDUAL AND THAT
COUNCIL AUTHORIZE CIOFFI TO WORK WITH PLANNING COMMISSION IN ES-
TABLISHING TASK FORCE. 3-1 (WO)
29. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE
30. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
WO - CHAMBER GIVING ROAST FOR ERIC RAFTER SOMETIME IN APRIL -
NEED PLAQUE AND SOMEONE TO ATTEND.
WO - BUILDING DEPARTMENT PREPARE REPORT ON AGGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT
OF BOOTLEGS FOR PAST TWO YEARS.
BA - CONSIDER SOME KIND OF REGULAR PROCEDURE FOR COUNCIL MEET-
INGS; WHEN TO ADJOURN TO IF NOT FINISHED, WHAT DEADLINE TO SET,
ETC. - FOR FIRST APRIL MEETING.
ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, held on Thursday, February 21, 1985 in
the Council Chamber at City Hall at the hour of 7:35 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Captain John Mebius
ROLL CALL
Present: Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
Absent: None
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT
The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach was temporarily adjourned to a Closed Session to discuss
matters of personnel on a motion by Mayor Barks, seconded by
Councilman Brutsch.
MEETING RECONVENED
The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach reconvened at 7:57 P.M.
1984-85 MID -YEAR BUDGET REVIEW
1. Overall Report on the First Six Months of the Fiscal Year
a. General Statement by City Manager Meyer dated February
13, 1985.
b. Commentary on Accomplishments of First six months,
memorandum from Assistant City Manager Mastrian dated
February 6, 1985.
c. Recap of Detailed Revenues and Expenditures for First
Six Months.
City Manager Meyer presented an overview of the first six
months indicating that City expenses were less than one-half
expended but that revenues were also less than one-half of
those budgeted.
When questioned by Council regarding the effectiveness of the
Hearing Officer, General Services Director Noon stated that
approximately 5% of tickets issued were dismissed by the
Hearing Officer (approximate dollars - $45,000) but felt the
goodwill generated was well worth the cost.
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2. Recommendations To Revise Expenditures.
a. Departmental Across the Board Reduction of 2%.
Proposed Action: To accept the City Manager's recommen-
dation for a 2% across the board reduction in every de-
partment, reducing departmental expenses by $110,465.
Motion Mayor Barks, second DeBellis
Substitute Motion: To ask staff to review the budget
and attempt to take 3% out of their budgets.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch
Action: To make the substitute motion the main motion.
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - Mayor Barks
Final Action: To ask staff to review the budget and
attempt to take 3% out of their budgets.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - Mayor Barks
b. Delete Capital Outlay Items Previously Approved
Memorandum from Viki Copeland, Finance Administrator
dated February 14, 1985.
Action: To accept the staff recommendation to delete
the following capital outlay items from the 1984-85
budget:
2010
2020
3020
7070
3034
4010
4030
4040
5010
5040
5020
5020
6080
6080
Motion
City Council
City Clerk
Finance
Safety/Pre.Empl.
Animal Control
Building
Fire Dept.
Civil Defense
Planning
Community Res.
Parks
Parks
Bldg. Maint.
Bldg. Maint.
Total
$10,000
500
650
250
8,000
1,374
2,859
8,000
1,010
528
480
14,000
4,200
7,500
$59,351
Air Conditioning
Furniture Recondit.
Furniture
Desk Chair
Truck
Typewriter/Exc. Funds
Car Lease
Generator
Misc. Furniture
Unspent Balance
Lawnmower/Exc. Funds
3/4 Ton Pickup
Fountains
Truck
Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
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c. Authorize Certain Freezes in Hiring, Deletion of Author-
ized Positions and Necessary Layoffs
Action: To accept the City Manager's recommendation to
eliminate the following positions:
1 Municipal Intern (vacant) $2,338
1 Parking Enforcement Officer (layoff 2/15) $9,105
1 General Services Officer (layoff 2/15) $7,161
1 Technical Aide (2 job -shared positions, layoff 3/15)
General Services $5,610
1 Typist Clerk (layoff 3/15) Building $4,227
7 VPD Parking Lot attendants (layoff 2/8) $29,877
2 VPD Permanent Personnel (layoff 2/15) $16,274
1 Public Works Leadman (layoff 6/30/85)
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch.. So ordered.
d. Increase City Attorney Department Apprpriation,
Professional Services Account Memorandum from Assistant
City Clerk Alana Mastrian dated February 5, 1985.
Action: To approve the City Manager's recommendation to
increase the City Attorney Department Appropriation,
Professional Services Account by $133,998 noting
deletion of the $2,000 for lobbying efforts for SB46
and $5,000 from "Other Litigation - Weiser, Kane,
Ballmer & Berkman".
$10,000 Oil RFP (Ochoa & Sillas)
$16,998 Ochoa & Sillas Contract for Services
$21,000 AT&SF Litigation (Weiser, Kane, Ballmer &
Berkman)
$34,000 Other Litigation (Weiser, Kane, Ballmer &
Berkman)
$22,000 December Bill (Weiser, Kane, Ballmer &
Berkman)
$30,000 Other Litigation (Ochoa & Sillas)
e. Adjust Nondepartmental Accounts
Action: To approve the City Manager's recommendation to
adjust nondepartmental accounts as follows:
1. General Appropriations
2. Unemployment Insurancce
3. Insurance
4. Worker's Compensation
5. Prospective Expenditures
6. Building Safety/Security
7. Retirement
+$ 6,000
+$ 4,000
+$ 11,535
+$ 54,000
+$ 25,000
-$ 10,000
-$ 15,000
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
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f. Reduce Assum tion on Vacation/Sick Leave Expense
Action: To approve the City Manager's recommendation to
reduce assumption on vacation/sick leave expense by
$55,025.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
3. Recommendation to Revise Revenues
a. Affirm New Assumptions re Current Revenue Sources.
Memorandum from Viki Copeland, Finance
Administrator, dated February 14, 1985.
Action: To conceptually approve the City Manager's
recommendation regarding revisions to the estimated
revenues.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
noting "NO" votes by Councilmen DeBellis and Wood.
b. Fund Transfers
Action: To approve the City Manager's recommendation
to transfer the following funds to the General Fund:
1. Street Lighting
2. State Gas Tax
3. Debt Service
4. Recreation Facilities
5. General Revenue Sharing
6. Capital Improvement
$14,695
$56,129
$76,000
$41,000
$50,000
$250,000
Motion. Mayor Barks, second Cioffi. So ordered.
c. Ordinance Increasing Transient Occupancy Tax from 6% to
7%. Memorandum from Fire Chief Ronald D. Simmons dated
February 1, 1985. Supplemental information - Transient
Occupancy Tax Survey - January 30, 1985.
Action: To support this recommended ordinance and ask
the City Manager to bring this matter back to a regular
City Council meeting for discussion.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Councilman Wood.
d. Conceptual Approval of Oil Bidders Non -Refundable Fee of
$25,000 re 0il Drilling at City Yard. Memorandum from
City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated February 11, 1985.
Proposed Action: To approve',the City Manager's recom-
mendation.
Motion Mayor Barks, second`:Cioffi
Withdrawn by the maker of the: motion with the concurr-
ence of the second.
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Action: To require a Bidder's Bond of $50,000, the
successful bidder to forfeit his bond to help defray
the City's costs.
Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
e. Parking Meter Program on Pier Avenue from Valley Drive
to Manhattan Avenue. Memorandum from General Services
Director Joan Noon dated February 12, 1985.
Proposed Acton: To receive and file.
Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Barks.
Withdrawn by the maker of the motion with the concur-
ence of the second.
Action: To table this item.
Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
Final Action: To discuss this item at the upcoming
Chamber of Commerce retreat.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Wood. So ordered.
f. A Resolution of the City Council Establishing Permit
Parking at Silver Posted Meters. Memorandum from
General Services Director Joan Noon dated February 12,
1985.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation establish-
ing permit parking at silver posted meters in the
Commercial districts for City licensed contractors, sub-
contractors and delivery trucks while in the performance
of their services to the merchants of our community,
direct staff to meet with the City Attorney for the pur-
pose of researching a legal resolution to the problems
of service vehicles, and adopt Resolution No.
85-4801 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH ESTABLISHING PERMIT PARKING
AT SILVER POSTED METERS FOR CITY LICENSED CONTRACTORS, SUB-
CONTRACTORS AND DELIVERY TRUCKS AND PROVIDING THE FEE FOR
SAID PERMITS."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
g. Increase of Basic Business License Fee Rate, effective
July 1, 1985. Memorandum from Fire Chief Ronald D.
Simmons dated February 15, 1985. (CONSIDERED WITH (h)).
h. Increase License Fees for General Contracts and
Sub -Contractors. Memorandum from Fire Chief Ronald D.
Simmons dated February 15, 1985. Supplemental informa-
tion - Contractor Survey, February, 1985.
Action: To discuss these matters at the upcoming re-
treat with the Chamber of Commerce and to have this item
returned to Council for a Public Hearing for the first
meeting in April.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch
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Amendment to Motion: To direct staff to look at a
wholesale revision of the Business License Tax with
the view of raising the minimum fee, truncating the
minimum and the high, and getting out of the books of
the businesses.
Motion Wood with the concurrence of the maker of the
motion and the second.
So ordered.
i. Recommendation to Proceed with Creating a City Charter.
Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated
February 1, 1985.
Action: To approve in principal the concept of pursuing
a City Charter, support establishing a Citizens
Commission, directing the City Manager and City Attorney
to act as liaison to the Commission, and to obtain out-
side consultant expertise through the RFP process.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch
Proposed Amendment: To strike the portion of the motion
regarding obtaining an outside consultant.
Motion DeBellis, no second
Substitute Motion: To approve in principal the Charter
City concept, and to form a Citizens Committee with
the City Manager and City Attorney as liaison.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis
Vote to make the substitute motion the main motion:
AYES - DeBellis, Wood
NOES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Mayor Barks
Substitute motion fails
Vote on main motion:
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Baks
NOES - Wood
4. Budget Summary by Fund
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
5. Looking Ahead to 1985-1986. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated February 11, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So.ordered.
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Councilman Wood made the following suggestions regarding revenue
regeneration and cost savings methods:
1. Community groups adopt parks and medians and maintain them at
reduced cost to the City - City provides plants, fertilizer,
etc.
2. Charge builders and developers for Quimby fees such as appeal
costs.
Action: To direct the City Manager to come back with a proposal
for the 1985-86 budget regarding contacting community groups to
adopt parks and medians and maintain them at a reduced cost to
the City.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis. So ordered.
Further Action: Staff to look at development fees.
Motion Mayor Barks, second DeBellis. So ordered.
Councilman Brutsch spoke to Council regarding the use of volun-
teers in the community.
Action: To reaffirm our position that Alana Mastrian is our
Volunteer Coordinator and we should do all possible to bring
volunteers into the program, and request a report from her
indicating the kind of success she has had during the past year
and what she anticipates having in the future.
Motion Brutsch, second Wood. So ordered.
ADJOURNMENT
The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach was adjourned at 10:40 P.M. on a motion by Councilman De-
Bellis, seconded by Councilman Brutsch, to a Regular Meeting to
be held on Tuesday, February 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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"We should not let our fears hold us back
from pursuing our hopes."
-John F. Kennedy
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 12, 1985 Council Chambers, City Hall
Closed Session 6:30 p.m.
Regular Session - 7:30 p.m.
All Council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND.
It is requested that anyone who wishes to speak on any scheduled
public hearing matter, please fill out a card (located in foyer)
and deposit in the box adjacent to the podium.
Any complaints against the City Council, City Management, or
departmental operations will be submitted in writing to the City
Manager for evaluation by the appropriate department head prior
to submission to the City Council.
Complete agenda materials are available for public inspection in
the Police Department, Public Library and the Office of the City
Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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: Special meeting of the City Council
for Mid -Year Budget Review held on February 21, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on February 26, 1985
Recommended Action: To approve minutes,
(c) Demands and Warrants: March 12, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrants
Nos. through inclusive.
(d) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated March 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(e) Request by Senator Bill Lockyer for comments on Senate
Bill 301.
Recommended Action: To refer to City Council Legislative
Subcommittee.
Letter from Southern California Edison Company re. the
1985 allocation of underground conversion funds.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Letter of Appreciation from Tokai Bank.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(h) Public Works Department Activity Report: February, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(i) Police Department Activity Report: February, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(j) Fire Department Activity Report: February, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(k) Building and Safety Department Activity Report: February,
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1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(1) Planning Department Activity Report: February, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(m) General Services Department Activity Report: February,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(n) Community Resources Department Activity Report: February,
1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(o) e' Monthly Investment Report: February, 1985
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(p) Claim for Damages: Southern California Rapid Transit
District (Duncan Vanderbilt case), represented by Ramsey
& McNulty, 21515 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 970, Torrance, CA
90503.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
(q) Recommendation to adopt legislative advocacy position re.
revising California Government Code Section 831.2. Memo-
randum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated March 1,
1985.
(r)
(s)
Recommended Action: To endorse amendment to Government
Code and seek official League of California Cities
endorsement.
Attendance report of Planning Commissioners for past year
and rules for removing from office. Memorandum from
.Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
' Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Recommendation to support re -striping of San Diego Free-
way (from Marina Freeway to Long Beach Freeway) for in-
clusion in 1986-90 State Transportation Improvement Pro-
gram. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dat-
ed March 1, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
Status report re. Child Care Facilities Standards. Memo-
randum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
March 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(u) Expenditure Reporting: January, 1985
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Revenue Reporting: January, 1985
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Status Report on Oil RFP. Memorandum from City Attorney
James P. Lough dated March 7, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(v)
(x) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(y) Application to Present Late Claim: Suzanne E. Vander-
bilt, represented by Michael E. Deitch, 18411 So. Cren-
shaw Blvd., Suite 422, Torrance, CA 90504.
Recommended Action: To deny late claim.
(z),Termination of lease between the City and Children's Path
Pre-school. Memorandum from Community Resources Director
Alana Mastrian dated March 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(aa) League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
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2. ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 85-789 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17, ARTICLE I,
SECTION 17-19, SCHEDULE OF FEES, (b), TAXES, CLASSIFICA-
TION "A", GROUP 1.
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. AGREEMENT BETWEEN MANHATTAN BEACH AND HERMOSA BEACH FOR
THE ESEA SHUTTLE. Memorandum from Planning Director
Michael Schubach dated March 1, 1985.
5. PROPOSED REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ESEA SHUTTLE. Memo-
randum from Planning Director Michael Schubath dated
March 4, 1985.
6. SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN - 1986-1990. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated March 4, 1985.
HEARINGS
7. BILTMORE HOTEL SITE: PROPOSAL FROM GREENWOOD-LANGLOIS,
DEVELOPERS RE. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, GROUND LEASE AND
SPECIFIC PLAN. Letter from City Attorney James P. Lough
dated March 7, 1985.
a. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING
OF A SPECIAL ELECTION ON JUNE 11, 1985 FOR THE PUR-
POSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH ORDINANCE NO. 85- AND
REQUIRING THAT GREENWOOD & LANGLOIS PAY FOR THE REA-
SONABLE COST OF SAID ELECTION.
b. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPER-
VISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER
SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CON-
DUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN
THE CITY ON TUESDAY,
c. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF
REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT
THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF
d. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DIRECTIN THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS REGARDING A CITY MEA-
SURE (AND DIRECTING CERTAIN COUNCIL MEMBERS TO FILE
WRITTEN ARGUMENTS).
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.
9. AN APPLICATION TO KEEP MORE THAN TWO HOUSEHOLD PETS AT
827 - 13TH STREET, (THREE DOGS). Dick and Elizabeth
Cusolito, applicants. Memorandum from General Services
Director Joan Noon dated February 27, 1985.
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.
11. 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.
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.
13. • REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY ENCROACHMENT PERMIT — 24TH PLACE
AND PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated February 20, 1985.
114.,(,. RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND SECTION 2-112 OF THE MUNICIPAL
q7(1,` CODE TO RECOVER COSTS REASONABLY BORNE BY THE CITY FOR
POLICE AND PRIVATE IMPOUNDS. Memorandum from Police
Chief Frank Beeson dated February 21, 1985.
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-
urandum from Police Chief Frank Beeson dated February 19,
1985.
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.
17. SOUTH BAY UNION HIGH SCHOOL PROPOSITION A REQUEST. Memo-
randum from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated
March 4, 1985.
18. CONTRACT EXTENSION, TRANSIT CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR DIAL -A -
RIDE SERVICES. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated March 5, 1985.
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.
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.
21. CONTRACT ADDENDUM - ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
CROSSING GUARDS DISTRICT. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated February 21, 1985.
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.
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.
24. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
25. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH PARKING AUTHORITY.
a. A resolution of the Parking Authority approving
agreement by and between the Parking Authority
of the City of Hermosa Beach and PCH -Pier Hermo-
sa Partnership. Memorandum from General Ser-
vices Director Joan Noon dated March 1, 1985.
26. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
a. Approval of minutes of February 26, 1985
meeting.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
b. Letter from Fox & Company dated March 4, 1985
re. VPD audit.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
c. Report re. Bids for Parking Lot Operation.
Memorandum from VPD Administrator Joan Noon dat-
ed March 6, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve staff
recommendation.
27. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER 1.:41.1a,41".1 ~11
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 Dis-
trict. Request of Mayor Barks for Council
direction.
b. Requesting legislative support for use of "super
fund" for cleaning of Santa Monica Bay, submit-
ted by Councilmember Gary L. Brutsch.
c. Request from Councilmember Cioffi to establish
Child Abuse Task Force.
29. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE
30. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARK-
ING DISTRICT #1 held on Tuesday, February 26, 1985 at the hour of
10:10 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Chairman George Barks - Present
Commissioner Gary Brutsch - Present
Commissioner John Cioffi - Absent
Commissioner Anthony DeBellis - Present
Commissioner Jack Wood - Present
a. Approval of minutes of February 12, 1985 Meeting
Action: To approve minutes.
Motion Chairman Barks, second Wood. So ordered.
b. Further Consideration of 1984-85 Budget
Continued to meeting of March 12, 1985.
c. Proposed Departmental Reorganization. Memoran-
dum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated
February 21, 1985.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to
have the administrative duties of this depart-
ment be assigned to the Director of General Ser-
vices, that the part time, temporary clerical be
laid off effective February 28 and that the
clerical duties be absorbed within a one-half
time job -shared clerical position in General
Services, and that the City Manager be instruct-
ed to meet and confer with the General Services
Director on a salary adjustment which will be
discussed at the March 12 Closed Session
meeting.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch. So ordered.
Councilman Wood asked when the RFP was going out
to bid and was informed that the bids were to
be opened on March 6 by the City Clerk.
Action: To direct staff to have the complete
packages and the results back to Council on
March 12.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis. So ordered.
Councilman Wood asked staff how many bid
packages had been requested and was informed
that four firms had requested packages - two
from an ad and two that were known by staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Further Action: To direct staff to attempt to
contact all parking lot operators in the local
Los Angeles area as parking vendors and see if
they are interested in submitting bids.
Motion Wood, second Cioffi. So ordered.
Further Action: When the new operator is on-
line, Council should get a recommendation from
them as to what the appropriate fees should be
downtown; also there should be some attempt
prior to their going into effect to notify the
people most affected who are the downtown busi-
ness people; determine signing re hours times,
any restrictions, stack parking, etc.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis. So ordered.
Final Action: To write a letter to VPD Admin-
istrator Norma Goldbach on behalf of the
Commission thanking her for her services.
Motion Brutsch, second Wood. So ordered.
On a motion by Chairman Barks, seconded by Commissioner Brutsch,
the regular meeting.of the Vehicle Parking District #1 was ad-
journed at the hour of 10:25 P.M.