HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/26/85"Getting even throws everything -out of balance."
-Joe Browne
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 26, 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
PROCEEDINGS OF FEBRUARY 12, 1985 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Letter from Mayor George Barks dated Februay 21, 1985.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters will be
,acted upon by,one vote to approve with the majority con-
sent of the City Council. There will be no separate dis-
cussion of these items unless good cause is shown by a
member prior to the roll call vote. (Items removed will
be considered after Municipal Matters.)
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on February 12, 1985
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Demands and Warrants: February 26, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrants
Nos. through inclusive.
(c) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated February , 19,85.
Recommended Action:
To receive a'nd file.
(d) Tentative Future Agenda Items..
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(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.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
(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.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
(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
Hills, CA 90212.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
(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.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
(1) 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.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
• (j) Further a• riation of General Rwinue Sharing FutION
uarers remodel
d t' '`\Memoranud m fr ire
for Fir_.' a •mo
Chie,"'•' Simmons dated �`�'
Recommended Action: To appropriate funds.
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(k) Funds for constr4n and paving of F
de -sac, Ard ttsterly. Memorandu
Director Atb y Antich dated
reet cul -
Public Works
Recommended Action: Authorize project and appropriate
funds.
(1) Call for Propos
Memorandum fr
dated V‘`
k Worker's Comp Clai
ersonnel Administra
inistrator.
arolyn Smith
Recommended.Action: Authorize call for proposals.
(m) Dissolving of Civic Center Building Corporation. Memo-
randum from Finance Administrator Viki Copeland dated
February 20, 1985.
Recommended Actions:
1) Resolution authorizing termination of leases -
Civic Center Authority.
2) Resolution authorizing assumption of certain
liabilities.
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.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(o) City Treasurer's Report: January, 1985.
Recommended 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.
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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.,.,
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.
6. REPORT RE. LOT MERGER OF SUBSTANDARD LOTS. Memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated February 4,
1985.
7. PLANNING. COMMISSION SCHEDULE FOR ADOPTION OF THE LAND USE
ELEMENT. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated February 5, 1985.
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.)
9. 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.
10. RECOMMENDATION MEND SECTION 2-112 OF T JNICIPAL
CODE TO RE r'COSTS REASONABLY BORNE �j''' E . CITY FOR
POLICE AR4V0A VATE IMPOUNDS. Memorarom Police
Chief FraYik Beeson dated
11. RECOMMENDATION ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ADDI i ''TICLE IV TO
CHAPTER 17 MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTA:; NG SECTION
17-55 Ea1,`'S� b ;" RELATING TO SECURITY PAN : r' SYSTEMS. Memo-
randum i m Police Chief Frank Beesodat
12. REQUEST FOR *OACHMENT PERMIT - 24TACE AND PACIFIC
COAST .HI Memorandum from Pu Works Director
Anthony. ich dated N4
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13. STATUS REPORT ONCERNS OF THE 27TH :,:' ET ENVIRONMEN-
TAL PROTECT 01SOCIATION. Memoranrom Public Works
Director ko : ony Antich dated ���
14. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
15. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
a. Approval of minutes of February 12, 1985
meeting
b. Further Consideration of 1984-85 Budget
c. 'Proposed departmental reorganization
16. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Request for Closed Session, March 12, 1985.
b. Recommendation to support California Senate
Joint Resolution 6.
c. League of Cities Team Building Seminar
d. Report re. insurance companies definition of
dependents and report re. requiring
verification.
17. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
18. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE
19. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
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"Getting-even
throws everything out of balance."
-Joe Browne
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 26, 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
PROCEEDINGS .OF FEBRUARY 12, 1985 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Letter from Mayor George Barks dated February 21, 1985.
RECONSIDER THE MATTER OF SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY - 1158 CYPRESS
AS A MUNICIPAL MATTER AT MARCH 12 MEETING.
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 February 12, 1985
Recommended Action:. To approve minutes.
(b) Demands and Warrants: February 26, 1985.
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrants
Nos. through inclusive.
DEBELLIS PULLED TO QUESTION REASONABLENESS OF ISSUING WARRANTS
FOR SMALL AMOUNTS SUCH AS $.85 ON TONIGHTS DEMANDS & WARRANTS.
WRITTEN STAFF REPORT TO BE ON NEXT AGENDA. (OK 4-1)
(c) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated February , 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(d) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT REVIEWS TO BE REMOVED FROM TENTATIVE FUTURE
AGENDA ITEMS. (OK 3-2)
(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.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
ITEMS E, F, G, H, I PULLED BY BRUTSCH FOR SPECIFIC LEGAL ATTEN-
TION. (OK 4-1)
(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.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
(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
Hills, CA 90212.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
(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.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
(i) Claim for Damages: Janet Murry, individually and as
Guardian Ad Litem of Fay Murry, a minor, 826 El Camino
Real 1203, Redondo Beach, represented by McBreen &
McBreen, 3200 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 901405.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
(j) Further appropriation of General Revenue Sharing Funds
for Fire Headquarters remodelling. Memorandum from Fire
Chief Ron Simmons dated
Recommended Action: To appropriate funds.
(k) Funds for construction and paving of Fourth Street cul-
de-sac, Ardmore westerly. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated
Recommended Action: Authorize project and appropriate
funds.
(1) Call for Proposals: Worker's Comp Claims Administrator.
Memorandum from Personnel Administrator Carolyn Smith
dated
mmended Action: Authorize call for proposals.
(m) Dissolving of Civic Center Building Corporation. Memo-
randum from Finance Administrator Viki Copeland dated
February 20, 1985.
Recommended Actions:
1) Resolution authorizing termination of leases
Civic Center Authority.
2) Resolution authorizing assumption of certain
liabilities.
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.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(o) City Treasurer's Report: January, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
2. ORDINANCES
41.
(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.
Recommended Action: For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
ORDINANCE 85-788 ADOPTED 5-0
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.
SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 12. OK 4-1
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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.
DEBELLIS WOULD LIKE WRITTEN OPINION FROM CITY ATTORNEY RE.
SEVERAL QUESTIONS: IS IT LEGAL FOR DEVELOPER TO PAY THE COST OF
THE ELECTION? IS IT LEGAL TO PLACE THIS MATTER BEFORE THE VOTERS
WITHIN A YEAR OF LAST ELECTION? WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF TWO OR
MORE ITEMS ON ELECTION, SHOULD DEVELOPERS PAY FOR WHOLE ELECTION?
BARKS WOULD LIKE TO SEE LANGUAGE IN DEVELOPMENT RE. PAGE 3 OF
STAFF REPORT ON LETTER OF CREDIT. ALSO ASKED IF STAFF FEELS THAT
THE CHANGE OF THIS PROJECT WILL REQUIRE A FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY
STUDY AT THIS TIME? CIOFFI WOULD LIKE PLANNING COMMISSION TO
CONSIDER THE RESULTS OF SEWER STUDY IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE HO-
T.EL; CAN SEWER HANDLE ADDED USE? WOOD ASKED ABOUT USING BONDING
PROCEDURE IN LIEU OF LETTER OF CREDIT. C.A. TO INVESTIGATE.
MOTION DEB/BA THAT PUBLIC HEARING BE HELD BY PLANNING COMM. ON
MARCH 19; BRING BACK TO COUNCIL ON MARCH 12 BEFORE P.C. HEARING.
OK 4-1
MMUNI
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.
MOTION BA/BR TO NOT FORGIVE THE PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF $15,000
AND RESCHEDULE PAYMENT TO CITY. COMM. RESOURCES DIRECTOR TO MEET
WITH FOUNDATION COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULE OF REPAYMENT. OK 4-1
6. REPORT RE. LOT MERGER OF SUBSTANDARD LOTS. Memorandum
from Planning Director Michael Schubach dated February 4,
1985.
MOTION BR/BA SEND DOCUMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION AND REVIEW IT
AS THOUGH IT WOULD BE IMPLEMENTED CITYWIDE. OK 3-2
7. PLANNING COMMISSION SCHEDULE FOR ADOPTION OF THE LAND USE
ELEMENT. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated February 5, 1985.\
MOTION BR/DEB TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION AND ADOPT SCHEDULE.
OK 5-0.
ADDITIONAL MOTION BY DEBELLIS/CIOFFI THAT AN ATTENDANCE REPORT OF
ALL COMMISSIONERS FOR THIS PAST YEAR ALONG WITH RULES FOR REMOV-
ING FROM OFFICE BE PLACED ON CONSENT CALENDAR FOR 3/12. OK 5-0.
FURTHER ACTION: MOTION WOOD/DEBELLIS ENCOURAGE PLANNING COMMIS-
SION TO HOLD JOINT WORKSHOP SESSION WITH COUNCIL ON EACH GENERAL
INDIVIDUAL ITEM ON THE LAND USE ELEMENT SCHEDULE. OK 5-0
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.)
MOTION DEBELLIS/? TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE, AMENDING LINE 13 TO
READ "...ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) PER ANNUM." OK 4-0
(BARKS LEFT PODIUM DUE TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST)
9. 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.
INFORMAL MEETING W/MERCHANTS 3/7, 7:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS;
CITY MGR. TO REPORT BACK ON MARCH 12; MOTION WO/BR TO AGENDIZE A
DRAFT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 9. OK 4 -
(BARKS NOT VOTING DUE TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST).
10. 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
WITHDRAWN
11.
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
WITHDRAWN
12. REQUEST FOR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - 24TH PLACE AND PACIFIC
COAST HIGHWAY. Memorandum from Public Works Director
Anthony Antich dated
WITHDRAWN
13. STATUS REPORT RE. CONCERNS OF THE 27TH STREET ENVIRONMEN-
TAL PROTECTION ASSOCIATION. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated
WITHDRAWN
14. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
15. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
a. Approval of minutes of February 12, 1985
meeting APPROVED
b. Further Consideration of 1984-85 Budget
WILL BE ON 3/12 AGENDA
c. Proposed departmental reorganization
MOTION BA/? TO ASSIGN ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES OF VPD TO GENERAL
SERVICES DIRECTOR AND TO MEET & CONFER RE. BASE SALARY ADJUSTMENT
FOR 3/12 CLOSED SESSION. OK 5-0
WOOD HAD QUESTIONS RE. RFP - BIDS DUE IN MARCH 6. MOTION WO/BR
TO HAVE COMPLETE BID SUBMITTED TO COUNCIL AS WRITTEN. OK 5-0
MOTION WO/CIO TO ATTEMPT TO CONTACT PARKING LOT OPERATORS LISTED
IN YELLOW PAGES TO SEE IF INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING BIDS.
MOTION WO/DEB WHEN PARKING PERSON ON LINE NEED RECOMMENDATION
FROM THEM RE. APPROPRIATE FEES. ALSO SOME ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY THE
PEOPLE MOST AFFECTED (DOWNTOWN BUSINESS PEOPLE); PLAN ON THEIR
ARRIVAL AND DETERMINE SOME SIGNING. OK 5-0
BRUTSCH MOTION TO SEND LETTER AND PRESENT PLAQUE TO NORMA
GOLDBACH THANKING HER FOR HER SERVICES. OK 5-0
16. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Request for Closed Session, March 12, 1985.
CLOSED SESSION SET FOR 6:30 P.M. MARCH 12.
b. Recommendation to support California Senate
Joint Resolution 6.
MOTION BY BA/BR TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION. OK 4-1
c. League of Cities Team Building Seminar
MOTION DEB/BR TO RECEIVE AND FILE. OK 4-1
d. Report re. insurance companies definition of
dependents and report re. requiring
verification.
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE. 4-1 (WOOD ABSTAIN)
17. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
18. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE
HAL SPEAR, 50 - 10TH ST., EXPRESSED DISAPPOINTMENT RE. OUTCOME OF
DISCUSSION ON TEAM BUILDING SEMINAR.
JOE LANGLOIS REQUESTED RECONSIDERATION ON ITEM #4. EXPLAINED HE
HAS A TIME SCHEDULE ON REVIEW BY P.C. AND RETURN TO C.C. NEEDS
TO REQUEST CITY COUNCIL TO SET DATE FOR JUNE 11 ELECTION ON MARCH
12 IN ORDER TO MEET 88 DAY MINIMUM BEFORE ELECTION.
MOTION BR/WO TO RECONSIDER ITEM 4. MOTION FAILED 2-3.
MOTION WO/BR TO HOLD HEARING MARCH 12 TO INCLUDE C.A. ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS BROUGHT UP UNDER ITEM 4. OK 5-0
MOTION BA/BR TO REQUEST P.C. TO PLACE THIS ITEM ON THEIR MARCH 5
AGENDA FOR REVIEW. OK 3-2.
NANCY SPEAR, 50 - 10TH STREET, REQUESTED A STATEMENT BY COUNCIL
RE. THREATS AGAINST CHILDREN'S PATH PRE-SCHOOL.
19. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
DEBELLIS REQUESTED ACTION RE. CLEANING OF DEMOLITION DEBRIS AT 60
HERMOSA AVENUE SOONEST POSSIBLE.
ADJOURNMENT AT 12:13 P.M.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, February 12, 1985 at
the hour of 7:55 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:30 P.M.
Present: Brutsch, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
Absent: Cioffi (excused absence due to illness)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Elaine Doerfling
ROLL CALL
Present: Brutsch, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
Absent: Cioffi (excused absence due to illness)
ACTIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION
January 22,1985 Meeting
1. To deny claims of Bazant and Baca.
February 12, 1985
1. All'former Councilmembers who are involved in litigation
would be appropriately defended by the City in the event
that their actions were found legal if sued by Roger
Creighton for attorney fees in the gift of public funds.
2. Also discussed were other matters of personnel and liti-
gation and specific instructions were given to the labor
negotiator.
3. The City Council approved the Supplemental Memorandum of
Understanding with the Teamsters 911 for Clerk Typist and
Senior Clerk Typist compensation.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: To approve the consent calendar, items (a)
through (y) with the exception of item (e) which was
pulled by Council Wood for further discussion but is
listed in order for clarity. Item (z) was withdrawn
and Councilman Wood declared a NO vote on items (m),
(n), (o) and (p).
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on January 22, 1985.
Action: To approve minutes.
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Minutes 2-12-85.
(b) Demands and Warrants: February 12, 1985.
Action: To approve Demands and Warrants Nos. 16176
through 16193 and 16195 through 16321 inclusive noting
voided warrants 16196 and 16234.
(c) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated February 4, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(d) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Action: To receive and file.
(e) Affirmation of non -disqualification for legal services
provided by Richards, Watson, Dreyfuss & Gershon in Her-
mosa Beach Police Officers' Association vs. City of Her-
mosa Beach, et al. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory
T. Meyer dated February 4, 1985.
Action: To pay the bill.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Councilman Wood and absence of Counclman
Cioffi.
(f) Police Department Activity Report: January, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(g) Fire Department Activity Report: January, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(h) Building & Safety Department Activity Report: January,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(i) Community Resources Department Activity Report: January,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(j) General Services Department Activity Report: January,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(k) Planning Department Activity Report: January, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(l) Public Works Department Activity Report: January, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(m) Approval of agreement with Richstone Family Center for
child abuse professional services. Memorandum from Asst.
City Manager Alana Mastrian dated January 31, 1985.
Action: To authorize the Mayor to sign the .agreement
between the City of Hermosa Beach and the Richstone Cen-
ter to provide support services for individuals who have
been involved in physical'and/or sexual abuse, the City
to provide funds to the Center in an amount not to exceed
five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for a one year period
beginning March 1, 1985 and ending February 28, 1986.
So ordered noting a "NO" vote by Councilman Wood and
absence of Councilman Cioffi.
,(n) Approval of agreement with South Bay Center for Counsel-
ing for child abuse professional services. Memorandum
from Asst. City Manager Alana Mastrian dated January 31,
1985.
Action: To authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement
between the City of Hermosa Beach and the South Bay Cen-
ter for Counseling to provide support services for indi-
viduals who have been involved in physical and/or sexual
abuse, the City to provide funds to the Center in an
amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00)
for a one year period beginning March 1, 1985 and ending
February 28, 1986.
So ordered noting a "NO" vote by Councilman Wood and
absence of Councilman Cioffi.
(o) Approval of agreement with South Bay Juvenile Diversion
Project for child abuse professional services. Memoran-
dum from Asst. City Manager Alana Mastrian dated January
31, 1985.
Action: To authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement
between the City of Hermosa Beach and the South Bay
Juvenile Diversion Project for Child Abuse Counseling to
provide support services for individuals who have been
involved in physical and/or sexual abuse, the City to
provide funds to the Center in an amount not to exceed
five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for a one year period
beginning March 1, 1985 and ending February 28, 1986.
So ordered noting a "NO" vote by Councilman Wood and
absence of Councilman Cioffi.
(p) Approval of agreement with 1736 Family Crisis Center for
child abuse professional services. Memorandum from Asst.
City Manager Alana Mastrian dated January 31, 1985.
Action: To authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement
between the City of Hermosa Beach and the 1736 -Family
Crisis Center to provide support services for individuals
who have been involved in physical and/or sexual abuse,
the City to provide funds to the Center in an amount not
to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for a one
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year period beginning March 1, 1985 and ending February
28, 1986.
So ordered noting a "NO" vote by Councilman Wood and
absence of Councilman Cioffi.
(q) Section 3 Affirmative Action Program. Memorandum from
Planning Director Michael Schubach dated February 5,
1985.
Action: To approve Affirmation Action Plan.
(r) Financial statements with the report of the Certified
Public Accountants for fiscal year ended June 30, 1984.
Memorandum from Finance Administrator Viki Copeland dated
January 29, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(s) Legislative Activities Report - League of Cities. Memo-
randum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated February
5, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
(t) City Attorney's written response to letter of Roger D.
Creighton, presented to the City Council on January 8,
1985.
Action: To receive, file and authorize the sending of
the letter to Mr. Creighton.
(u) Cancellation of Warrants.
Action: To approve cancellation of Warrants Nos. 015372
and 015682.
(v) Approval of tennis contract for courts at Community Cen-
ter. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Alana
Mastrian dated February 4, 1985.
Action: To approve contract between the City of Hermosa
Beach and David Mahoney, Independent Tennis Contractor,
to operate the City -owned tennis courts located at the
Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Avenue for one
year, commencing December 1, 1984, the contractor to pay
the City $600.00 on the 20th of each month with the ex-
ception of the days when the courts are closed due to
inclement weather when the rent will be $20.00 per day.
(w) Rejection of claim for damages: Carol Gulyas-McCulloch,
507 N. Elena #6, Redondo Beach, filed January 14, 1985.
Action: To reject this claim as per the recommendation
of our insurance carrier.
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(x) Report re. microfilming of building plans. Memorandum
from Building and Safety Director William Grove dated
February 1, 1985.
Action: To approve staff recommendation that the City
Council consider a program to record building plans on
microfilm during FY 85-86 budget hearings.
Monthly Investment Report: January, 1985.
Action: To receive and file.
Further appropriation of General Revenue Sharing funds
for Fire Headquarters remodelling. Memorandum from Fire
Chief Ronald Simmons dated February 6, 1985.
Withdrawn.
2. ORDINANCES
(a) ORDINANCE NO. 85-787 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 82-
710 PERTAINING TO VEHICLES BEING EXTENDED A FIFTEEN
MINUTE GRACE PERIOD.
Action: To waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No.
85-787 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 82-710 PER-
TAINING TO VEHICLES BEING EXTENDED A FIFTEEN MINUTE GRACE
PERIOD."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Wood. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Councilman Brutsch and absence of Councilman
Cioffi.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
Letter from Elaine Doerfling re recent telephone survey
by Greenwood & Langlois.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. APPEAL OF DECISION OF BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS GRANT-
ING A MODIFICATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ON PROPER-
TY LOCATED AT 2701 PACIFIC COAST HWY. James Lissner,
Margaret & Lawrence Bower, Mary C. Wright, Wendy Doeh, B.
L. Gelb, Appellants. Memorandum from Building and Safety
Director William Grove dated February 6, 1985. Supple-
mental information - C. J. Bretts menu, letter from L. L.
and Louise Bowling, 2721 El Oeste dated 2-12-85 and let-
ter from Willa R. Rogers, 2710 El Oeste dated 2-12-85.
The staff report was given by Building Director William
Grove who showed slides of the area adjacent to the
property under consideration.
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The public hearing was opened. Coming forward to speak
in favor of granting the appeal were:
Mary Wright, 2845 El Oeste Drive
Garret Price, 2838 El Oeste Drive
Jim Walker, 2732 El Oeste Drive
Jim Lissner, 2715 El Oeste Drive, showed slides of the
area and reiterated the appellants concerns
Bruce Gelb, 1570 Prospect Avenue, submitted photos of
home he recently purchased on El Oeste
Speaking in opposition to granting the appeal were:
Bill -Fowler, Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce
Edie Webber, 2207 Pacific Coast Highway
Bobby Brett, 2407 Strand, partner
Chuck Lehman, 637 - 30th Street, Cafe Courtney operator
John Altamura, 1207 - 5th Street, Manhattan Beach,
operating partner
Jim Lissner presented closing arguments.
The public hearing was closed.
Action: To deny the appeal, grant the modification to
the Conditional Use Permit and adopt Resolution No.
85-4797 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL AND
GRANTING A MODIFICATION TO THE EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF GENERAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE OPERATION OF A RESTAURANT AT 2701
PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY."
Motion Wood, second Brutsch
Amendment to Motion: Item 10 on page 2, line 18, to read
"There shall be a review by the Board of Zoning
Adjustments six months from the adoption of this
resolution.
Motion DeBellis with the concurrence of the maker of the
motion and the second.
So ordered noting the absence of Councilman Cioffi.
5. ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1, C -POTENTIAL TO C-3 AT 821 SECOND
STREET. Mick Felder, Applicant. Memorandum from Plan-
ning Director Michael Schubach dated February 4, 1985.
The public hearing was opened. Coming forward to speak
in favor of approving the zone change were:
Neal Hagemeister, 911 - 13th Street
Mick Felder, 821 - 2nd Street, applicant
Betty Ryan, 588 - 20th Street
The public hearing was closed.
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Action: To waive full reading of Ordinance No. 85-788
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH.
AMENDING THE ZONING FOR LOT 3 OF HOMEBUILDERS PLACE TRACT
FROM R-1, C -POTENTIAL TO C-3, GENERAL COMMERCIAL."
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered noting the
absence of Councilman Cioffi.
Final Action: To introduce Ordinance No. 85-788.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered noting the
absence of Councilman Cioffi.
6. REPROGRAMMING OF.CDBG 10TH YEAR FUNDS. Memorandum from
Public Works Director Anthony Antich dated January 30,
1985.
Rod Steel with Municipal Services Inc., CDBG Consultants,
presented a report stressing the use of CDBG funds im-
mediately so they are not lost if not used by March. He
stated that projects which qualify are normally public
works projects in low and moderate income areas.
The public hearing was opened. No one coming forward, the
public hearing was closed
Action: To approve the staff recommendation as follows:
1. Approve reprogramming of unexpended and/or obligated
CDBG funds in the amount of approximately $145,661
to the Sewer Line Reconstruction Project.
2. Authorize staff to submit a Memorandum of Under-
standing for the project to the Los Angeles County
Community Development Commission
3. Authorize preparation of a Request for Proposal for
the design of the sewer lines.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered noting
the absence of Councilman Cioffi.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
7. RECOMMENDATION TO LIMIT PARKING ENFORCEMENT IN THE COM-
MERCIAL AREAS TO 6:00 P.M. DAILY. Memorandum from
General Services Director Joan Noon dated February 5,
1985.
Speaking from the audience were two businessmen from
the downtown commercial area:
Ramone Garcia, operator of the Bijou Theater
Donald Putnam, owner of Putt's Place
Action: To approve the staff recommendation directing
staff to limit parking enforcement in all commercial
districts to 6 p.m. daily in order to be consistent with
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the past practice of no enforcement on Hermosa Avenue
between 10th Street and 15th Street and on Pier Avenue,
after 6 p.m.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered noting
the absence of Councilman Cioffi.
Final Action: To change the meters in the affected area
to read "enforced until 6:00 P.M."
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Councilman Wood and absence of Councilman
Cioffi.
8. PRESENTATION BY DEVELOPERS GREENWOOD & LANGLOIS RE. BILT-
MORE HOTEL SITE. Supplemental information - letter from
Joseph Langlois, Greenwood -Langlois, dated February 7,
1985 re Hermosa Beach Hotel.
Joe Langlois of the firm of Greenwood & Langlois, 11726
San Vincente Boulevard, Los Angeles, distributed a letter
dated February 12, 1985 addressed to the Community of
Hermosa Beach advising them of a community workshop to
be held on Tuesday, February 19, 1985 at 6:00 P.M. at
City Hall and listing proposed changes to the previous
hotel. He presented a scale model of the proposed new
hotel and asked Council to allow the audience to look at
it.
A 10 -minute recess was called at 10:00 P.M.
The meeting was reconvened at 10:15 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tem Wood
noting the absence of Mayor Barks from the dais.
9. AWARD OF BID - SURPLUS REAL ESTATE AT 1158 CYPRESS
AVENUE. Memorandum from Building and Safety Director
William Grove dated February 5, 1985. Supplemental
information - petition signed by 33 area residents
opposing the sale of this property and asking that the
property remain a park.
Mr. Bruce Thomas, 1022 Manhattan Avenue, approached the
dais but was not allowed to address Council.
Action: To approve staff recommendation to award the
bid for the purchase of surplus property described as
Lot 6, Tract 780 to John Lee, Warren Robison and Dave
Cole for a price of $127,500.00 and adopt Resolution No.
85-4798 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING THE BID FOR
THE PURCHASE OF SURPLUS REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED AS LOT 6,
TRACT 780 AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1158 CYPRESS AVENUE, TO
JOHN LEE, WARREN ROBISON AND DAVE COLE FOR A PRICE OF
$127,500.00."
Motion Brutsch, second Wood. Motion carries noting
the absence of Councilman Cioffi and Mayor Barks.
Mayor Barks returned to the dais at 10:17 P.M.
10. RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD A CITY -POLICE TOW SERVICE AGREE-
MENT. Memorandum from Police Chief Frank Beeson dated
February 4,.1985.
11.
Staff reports were presented by City Manager Meyer who
recommended awarding the contract to Beach Cities Tow,
and Captain John Mebius who recommended awarding the con-
tract to Redondo Tow.
Action: To adopt the City Manager's recommendation to
award a three-year tow service contract to Beach Cities
Tow, 123 Nevada Street, El Segundo, effective March 1,
1985.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered noting a "NO"
vote by Mayor Barks and absence of Councilman Cioffi.
Coming forward and asking for reconsideration of the
award were:
Efraim Cohen, Magik Repairs
David Contreras - Redondo Tow
Thanking Council for their vote of confidence was Steve
Anderson of. Beach Cities Tow.
PROPOSED REVISION TO BUSINESS LICENSE FEE FOR NEW AND
USED CAR DEALERS. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory
T. Meyer dated February 5, 1985.
Mayor Barks declared a conflict of interest, turned
the gavel over to Mayor Pro Tem Wood and left the dais.
Proposed Action: To approve the staff recommendation
reducing the business license fee for automobile agencies
and used car dealers to a maximum of $500 per annum.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch
Withdrawn by the maker of the motion with the concurrence
of the second.
Action: To table this item until the City Council
meeting of February 26, 1985.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered noting the
abstention of Mayor Barks and absence of Councilman
Cioffi.
12. PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF PARKING AND DEVELOPMENT IMPACT:
PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, 2ND AND 3RD STREET VICINITY.
Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated
February 5, 1985.
Mayor Barks again declared a conflict of interest and
Mayor Pro Tem Wood retained the gavel.
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Action: To approve the staff recommendation as follows:
1. Direct staff to meet with interested parties to
review this report and its other recommendations, report-
ing back to the City Council at its February 26th
meeting.
2. Authorize staff to pursue with Caltrans the moving
of the Second Street/PCH signal to Third Street/PCH.
3. Reaffirm that staff is to proceed with redesigning
the Third Street/PCH parking lot to increase utilization.
4. Subject to further input received through meeting
with interested parties, direct the preparation of a
Development Agreement with Vasak Polak enterprise to
facilitate their expansion of both the Porsche/Audi and
BMW dealerships in return for a stipulation of their
remaining in Hermosa Beach for an extended period.
5. Authorize staff to prepare a purchase order for the
appraisals of four City lots and appropriate $1050 from
Prospective Expenditures for said appraisers.
Motion Brutsch, second Wood. So ordered noting the
abstention of Mayor Barks and absence of Councilman
Cioffi.
Hank Doerfling asked that he be allowed to address
Council.
Action: To allow Hank Doerfling to address Council.
Motion Brutsch, second DeBellis. So ordered.
Mr. Doerfling stressed the need to have the traffic
pattern studied before contacting CalTrans.
Mayor Barks returned to the dais.
13. PROSPECT HEIGHTS PARK - REPORT RE. ACQUIRING ONE ADJACENT
PARCEL. Memorandum from Planning Director Michael
Schubach dated February 4, 1985.
Action: To authorize the City Manager to attempt to
purchase lots 10, 11, 12, 30 and 31 at the best possible
price.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch (discussion)
Proposed Amendment: To either individually or
collectively buy these lots.
Motion DeBellis - dies for lack of concurrence
So ordered noting a "NO" vote by Councilman DeBellis
absence of Councilman Cioffi.
and
Karen Gale, Hermosa Beach Unified School District Board,
stated that the School District would be willing to sell
lot 12 but she was not sure about the other four lots.
Wilma Burt stated that the property owners had already
purchased this property and they should not have to pay
for it a second time.
14. STATUS REPORT RE. PROPOSED OIL CODE. Memorandum from
City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated February 5, 1985.
Action: To approve staff recommendation as follows:
1. Critique the attached draft of a Hermosa Beach Oil
Code, and
2. Transmit the draft code, as modified by City Council
input, first to the Oil Recovery Committee and then
to the Planning Commission with the request that the
matter return to the City Council for Public Hearing
on April 23, 1985.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
15. ACTIONS RE. PROPOSED SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT. Memo-
randum from Public Works Director Anthony Antich dated
February 6, 1985.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation to authorize
the Mayor to sign an agreement with Patrick N. Rossetti
for the provision of assessment engineering services for
the formation of a sewer maintenance and replacement
district.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Councilman Wood and absence of Councilman
Cioffi.
16. ADDENDUM TO OPTION TO LEASE, H.M.S. HERMOSA AND CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated February 5, 1985.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation as follows:
1. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Addendum to Option to
Lease, H.M.S. Hermosa and City of Hermosa Beach; said
extension for a 24 month period requiring $5,000 options
annually.
2. Approve in concept the pursuing of a Development
Agreement and Ground Lease for a Hotel project with the
intention of this matter returning to the City Council by
March 26, 1985.
3. Instruct staff as to the specific areas of both the
Development Agreement and the Ground Lease that you wish
modified from the conditions contained in the 1978 Lease
as amended.
Motion Wood, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
17. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION REGARDING SIGN ORDINANCE AMEND-
MENTS. Memorandum from Building and Safety Director Wil-
liam Grove dated February 6, 1985.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. 85-4799 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF INTEN-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS TO
STUDY AND PROPOSE REVISIONS TO THE SIGN ORDINANCE."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
18. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Item 1(e) was discussed at this time but is listed in
order on the Consent Calendar for clarity.
19. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
On a motion by .Wood, seconded by Brutsch, the Regular Meeting of
the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach recessed to a meet-
ing of the Hermosa Beach Vehicle Parking District Commission at
11:45 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 11:55 P.M.
20. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Request for Closed Session, February 26, 1985.
Memorandum from Gregory T. Meyer, City Manager,
dated February 1, 1985.
Action: To convene a Closed Session on Tuesday,
February 16, 1985 at 6:30 P.M. for discussion of
matters of personnel and litigation, the reasons
for the closed session to be stated prior to the
meeting.
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
b. Proposed City Council Retreat. Memorandum from
City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated January 30,
1985.
Action: To have City Council members determine
a mutually agreeable date for a retreat.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
21. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Formalizing City's membership in the Independent
Cities Risk Management. Authority (ICRMA).
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Action: To adopt Resolution No. 85-4800
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPOINT-
ING A MEMBERS OF SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO
SERVE ON THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE INDEPENDENT
CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY" and appoint
Councilman DeBellis as delegate and Councilman
Wood as alternate on this authority.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
b. Appointment of Delegate and Alternate to In-
dependent Cities Association. Memorandum from
City Clerk Kathleen Reviczky dated February 1,
1985.
Action: To appoint Councilman DeBellis as
delegate to the Independent Cities Association
and Mayor Barks as alternate to said Associa-
tion.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
c. Railroad right-of-way Subcommittee Report
Notice of rejection: Grant application for pur-
chase of railroad right-of-way. Memorandum from
City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated February 6,
1985.
Action: To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Barks, second DeBellis. So ordered.
22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE
None
23. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
Sewer Study - Councilman Brutsch - City Manager Meyer.
advised that the draft report is in printing.
Graffiti on Rest Room at 22nd Street - Councilman Wood
Action: To send a letter, signed by the Mayor, to
Supervisor Deane Dana articulating our displeasure at the
graffiti on the 22nd Street restroom and have Councilman
Wood contact the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce to
obtain the antigraffiti paint.
Motion Brutsch, second DeBellis. So ordered.
City Manager Meyer advised Council that a work order has
been placed with the County and work is scheduled, the
first part to be the sandblasting and then the painting.
Clark Stadium Improvements - Councilman DeBellis
Community Resources Director Mastrian was asked for a
report re the improvements scheduled for Clark Stadium
and congratulated her on the gala Gala.
Medical and Dental Insurance Coverage - Mayr Barks
Mayor Barks expressed his concern over an article he had
read in the Easy Reader regarding some City employees
claiming dependents who are not legally determined to be
dependents on the City medical and dental insurance
programs. He asked that employees be made to verify
dependent eligibility.
Proposed Action: To have the City Manager report back to
Council at the next meeting with an effective way to
verify dependency.
Motion Mayor Barks, second DeBellis (discussion)
Withdrawn by the maker of the motion with the concurrence
of the second
Councilman Wood stated that he would take the blame for
this problem but asked that other City employees not be
made to suffer for his act.
City Manager Meyer indicated his formal objection to the
tenor and tone of the statements by the Mayor. Mayor
Barks had characterized situations of fraud and Mr. Meyer
stated that at no point in time had he ever represented
to the Mayor that it was a case of fraud.
Mayor Barks indicated he had not once mentioned City
Manager Meyer having given him information but stated
the laws and rules set out dependency regulations.
Action: To ask the City Manager to provide Council with
definitions of dependents that are in the various medical
and dental plans, to be put on the agenda for the next
meeting for discussion.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch. So ordered.
Final Action: To have the City Manager report back at
the next meeting with an effective way to verify
dependency.
Motion Mayor Barks, second DeBellis. So ordered.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, on a motion by
Mayor Barks, seconded by DeBellis, adjourned at the hour of 12:40
A.M. on Wednesday, February 13 in memory of Delma Peery who
passed away on February 3, 1985, to a Special Meeting to be held
on Thursday, February 21, 1985 at the hour of 7:30 P.M. for
Mid -Year Budget Review.