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AGENDA
-Walter Elliott
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL.
Tuesday, January 8, 1.98'"- 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: Regular meeting of the City Council
TT held on December 13, 1984.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Approval of Minutes: Special meeting of the City Council
held on December 18, 1984.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes
(c) Demands and Warrants: January 8, 1984
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrants
Nos. through inclusive. •
(d) City Treasurer's Report: November, 1984.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(e) Cancellation of Warrant.
Recommended Action: To approve cancellation'of Warrant
No. 014486.
(f) Proposed 1985-86 State Legislative Program.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(g) Final Report on 1984 Surplus Property Sale.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(h) Request for thirty -day extension of seasonal employee.
Memorandum from Fire Chief Ron Simmons dated December 19,
1984.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(i) City Manager Activity Report. Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated January 2, 1985
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(j) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Recommended Action:. To receive and file.
(k) Revenue Reporting: July - November, 1984
Recommended Action: To receive and file..
(1) Expenditure Reporting: July - November, 1984.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(m) Acceptance of Work - Strand Improvement Project - Eighth
Street to Fifteenth Street.' Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(n) General Services Dept. Activity Report: December, 1984.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(o)
Building & Safety Dept. Activity Report: December, 1984.
Recommended -Action: To receive and file.
(p) Planning Dept. Activity Report: December, 1984.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(q) Community Resources Dept. Activity Report: December, 1984
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Cr) Public Works Dept. Activity Report: December, 1984.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(s) Police Dept. Activity Report: December, 1984.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(t) Fire Dept. Activity Report: December, 1984
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(u) Police Department Deployment Policy. Memorandum from
Police Chief Frank Beeson dated November 8, 1984.
Recommended Action: To receive and -file.
(v) Annual Equal Opportunity Employment Statistics.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(w) Claim for Damages: Robert L. Browning, 1831 Grant Ave.,
Redondo Beach, filed December 13, 1984.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
(x) Claim for Damages: Michael Molnar, 2408 Curtis Avenue,
Redondo Beach, filed December 13, 1984.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
(y) Current Record of Inactive Public Deposits. Memorandum
`1v from City Treasurer Norma Goldbach, dated January 2, 1985
"1 Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(z)
(aa)
Status Report re. Hermosa Beach/Manhattan Beach ESEA
Shuttle. Memorandum from Planning Director Schubach,
dated January 2, 1985.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Denial of Deadline Extension for a New CDBG Cooperation
Agreement. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer
dated December 31, 1984•
Recommended Action:
(bb) Resolution of In
Recommended ion: To adopt res on of intention.
(cc) Resolution amending Resolution No. 84-4777 Canvass of
Vote December.11, 1984 Special Municipal Election, change
due to recount conducted December 27, 1984. Memorandum
from City Clerk Kathy Reviczky, dated December 31, 1984.
Recommended Action: To adopt amended resolution.
(dd) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AMENDING OR-
DINANCE NO. 84-755 RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARKING
FUND. Memorandum from Finance Administrator Viki Cope-
land dated December 27, 1984.
Recommended Action: To waive full. reading and introduce.
(ee) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AMENDING CHAP-
TER 19, SECTION 19-61.1 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE TO COMPLY WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 3992. Memorandum from
General Services Director Joan Noon dated December 13,
1984.
Recommended Action: To waive full reading and introduce.
-(ff) ORDINANCE NO. 84-482 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMO-
SA BEACH, .CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 401, 501, AND 551
OF THE ZONING CODE AS THEY PERTAIN TO SIDE YARD SETBACKS
TO DELINEATE A MAXIMUM REQUIRED SIDE YARD SETBACK OF 5
FEET FOR R-1 AND R-2 DEVELOPMENTS.
Recommended Action: To waive further reading and adopt.
(gg) Planning Update of Pertinent State and Federal Legisla-
tion. Memorandum from Planning Assistant Kim E. Reardon
dated December 28, 1984.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Revised Class Specjfication for Police Sergeant.
Recommended Action: To approve revised class
specification.
To receive and file.
n re. amending the1n ordinance.
(hh)
2. WRITTEN COMMUtNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
a. Letter from Roger D. Creighton, 1101 _ 2nd St.
re concerns because of City expenditures seeking
recovery of legal fees from City insurance
carrier, dated December 5, 1984.
Recommended Action: To refer this matter to the
City Attorney for a written response.
b. Letter from Robert P. Bryson, 1221-1/4 Corona,
dated November 14, 1984 re. rubbish collection
contract. •
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. APPEAL FROM DENIAL BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS OF
A SIGN VARIANCE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1112 HERMOSA
AVENUE (BRAVO GELATO). Fahed Dandah, Appellant. Memo-
randum from Building and Safety Director William Grove
dated December 24, 1984.
4. PROPOSED PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT. Memo-
randum from Building and Safety Director William Grove
dated December 26, 1984.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
5. PROPOSAL TO REPEAL ORDINANCE 84-751 (BILTMORE SITE
SPECIFIC PLAN.) Report from Mayor George Barks dated
January 2, 1985.
6. COMMUNITY INPUT TO RESOLVE DISPOSITION OF BILTMORE SITE.
Memorandum from Mayor George Barks dated January 2, 1985.
7. REQUEST BY MAYOR BARKS FOR CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF
ALPHA BETA REQUEST FOR 90 DAY TEMPORARY ELIMINATION OF
TWO HOUR RESTRICTED PARKING AT GREENWOOD PARK DUE TO
STORE REMODELLING. Letter from City Manager Meyer dated
December 18, 1984.
8. STATUS REPORT RE. APPLETREE CONDO CONVERSION.
9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECLARING AN AMNESTY
PERIOD FOR THE PAYMENT OF DELINQUENT PARKING CITATIONS
DURING THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF MARCH. Memorandum from
General Services Director Joan?r Noon dated
. Dece ber 24,
1984. Com' CO ' "-e- /
10. ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY. Memorandum from City
Treasurer Norma Goldbach dated January 3, 1985.
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11.
RECOMMENDATION ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO REG WE SECURITY
ALARM SYSTEM v ‘� ORDINANCE ADDING ARTIC � -TO CHAPTER
17 OF THE .•.i' �*SA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE ��4� ABLISHING SEC-
TION 17 'ELATING 'ELATING TO SECURITY ALAFy TEMS. Memorandum
from Pol ce Chief Frank Beeson, date December 27, 1984.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVEp FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
13. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
a. Approval of minutes of December 18, 1984
meeting
b. Further Cons' 1kation of 35 Budget
c. Approv �►rCall fori.?, Operational Services
Pang lots A, Bend C.
d. Clarification of VPD Administrator remuneration.
14. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Request for Closed Session, January 22, 1985
b. Informational report re. County Sanitation Dis-
trict proposal to implement a sewer use fee ef-
fective July, 1985. Memorandum from Public
Works Director Antich dated January 3, 1985.
c. Financial status report for referral to mid-yar
budget meeting of February 20, 1985. Memorandum
from City Manager Meyer dated December 19, 1985.
d. Revenue and Expenditure Reports for June, 1984
with recommendation to transfer monies among
funds. Memorandum from Finance Administrator
Viki Copeland dated January 4, 1985.
e. N.ew California Lottery - City could be Agent.
Memorandum from Gregory T. Meyer dated December
26, 1984,
15. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. League of California Cities Dues Increase -
1985. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.'
Meyer dated December 24, 1984
b. Railroad right-of-way Subcommittee, Report
c. Request from Councilmember Gary Brutsch for
officially excused absence on January 22, 1985
and authorization to represent City in Washing-
ton, D.C.
16. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE
17. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the City Council of ,the City -of
Hermosa Beach held on Thursday,, December 13, 1934 at the hour of
7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 P.N.
Present: Brutsch. Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
Absent: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Harold Spear
ROLL CALL
Present: Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood, Mayor Barks
Absent: None
PROCLAMATION: Bill of Rights Week, December 9 - 15, 198!
PRESENTATION TO CITY OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FROM SOCIAL
VOCATIONAL SERVICES by Ms. Kathy Roberts.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: To approve the consent calendar items (a) through
(dd) with the exception of the following items which were
pulled for separate discussion but are listed in order for
clarity: (c) Cioffi and (f) Wood. Item (t) was continued
to the meeting of January 8, items (x) and (y) were
removed to be voted on after the vote on the.consent cal-
endar, item (z) was removed completely. Councilman
Brutsch and Mayor Barks abstained from voting on (a) and
(dd), Mayor Barks abstained on (aa) and Councilman Cioffi
issued a "NO" on item (dd).
Motion Mayor Barks, second DeBellis. So ordered.
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on November 27, 1984.
Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Demands & Warrants: December 13, 1984.
Action: To approve Demands & Warrants No. 15650 through
15656 and 15653 through 15768 inclusive
noting voided warrants 15661, 15695 and 15698.
(c) Claim for Damages: .Charles Elliott, Jr., 5235 Lorna St.,
Apt. F, Torrance, 90503, represented by William K. LaMoni-
ca, Atty., 2049 Century Park East, Suite 1100, Los An- .
geles, 90067, filed November 29, 1984.
Action: To deny claim and refer to this City's insurance
carrier and appoint the City Attorney as
co -counsel with the insurance company on this claim.
Motion Cioffi, second DeBellis. So ordered.
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(d)
City Manager Activity Report: Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated December 6, 1984.
Action: To receive and file.
(e) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Action: To receive and file.
(f) Air Conditioning at the City Council Chambers. Memorandum
from Public Works Director Anthony Antich dated December
4, 1984.
Action: To approve the staff recommendation authorizing
staff to solicit proposals for the analysis and design of
an air conditioning systern for the City Council Chambers.
(g) Recommendation to approve contract with General Telephone
to convert current telephone system to a five year two
tier billing concept. Memorandum from General Services
Director Joan Noon dated November 29, 1984.
Action: To approve staff recommendation that the City
Council approve the contract with General Telephone to
convert the current telephone system to.a five year, two
tier billing system. This will result in an annual
savings of $9,955.80, noting that due to a Public Utili-
ties Commission decision, Hermosa Beach's monetary credit
of $37,188 for time in service will no longer be available
after January 1, 1985.
(h) Free Clinic Lease Agreement - Room 15. Memorandum from
Community Resources Director Alana Mastrian dated November
29, 1984.
Action: To approve lease agreement between the City and
the Free Clinic for the use of Room 15 at $267 per month.
(i) Free Clinic Lease Agreement — Rooms 5 and 9. Memorandum
from Community Resources Director Alana Mastrian dated
December 3, 1984.
Action: To approve lease agreement between the City and
the Free Clinic for the use of Rooms 5 and 9 at $701 per
month from December 1, 1984 through June 30, 1985 and $738
per month from July 1, 1985 through December 31, 1985.
(j) YMCA Lease Agreement. Memorandum from Community Resources
Director Alana Mastrian dated December 3, 1984.
Action: To approve lease agreement between the City and
the National Council of the YMCA of the USA for the use of
room 4 at $463 per month from January 1, 1985 through June
30, 1985 and $487 per month from July 1, 1985 through De-
cember 31, 1985.
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(k) Project Touch Lease Agreement. Memorandum from Community
Resources Director Alana Mastrian dated November 29, 1984..
Action: To approve lease agreement between the City and
Project Touch for the use of rooms 6A, 6C and the Dark
Room at $216 per month from January 1, 1985 through
June:30, 1985 and $227 per month from July 1, 1985 through
December 31, 1985.
(1) Contract with Traffic Safety Engineers for Federal Grant.
Application. Memorandum from Public Works Director
Anthony Antich dated December 5, 1984.
Action: To authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with
Traffic Safety Engineers for the preparation of Federal
Grant Applications for Hazard Elimination Safety, Office
of Traffic Safety and Pavement Marking System grants.
(m) Department of Community Resources Monthly Activity Report:
November and December, 1984. Memorandum from Community
Resources Director Alana Mastrian dated December 4, 1984.
Action: To receive and file.
(n) Department of Building 8: Safety Monthly Activity Report:
November, 1984. Memorandum from Building and Safety Di-
rector William Grove dated December 5, 1984.
Action: To receive and file.
(o) Department of Public Works Monthly Activity Report: Novem-
ber, 1984. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated December 5, 1984.
Action: To receive and file.
(p) Planning Department Monthly Activity Report: November,
1984. Memorandum from Interim Planning Director Ralph
Castaneda dated December 5, 1984.
Action: To receive and file.
(q) General Services Department Monthly Activity Report:
November, 1984. Memorandum from General Services Director
Joan Noon dated December 4, 1984.
Action: To receive and file.
Cr). Police Department Monthly Activity Report: November,
1984. Memorandum from Police Chief Frank Beeson dated
December 5, 1984.
Action: To receive and file.
(s)
Fire Department Monthly Activity Report: November, 1984.
Memorandum from Fire Chief Ron Simmons dated December 5,
1984.
Action: To receive and file.
(t) Agreement for Maintenance of Lawn Bowling Greens. Memo-
randum from Community Resources Director Alana Mastrian
dated December 5, 1984.
Action: Continued to the meeting of January 8, 1985.
(u) New Administrative Policy re. Council Communications.
Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated Decem-
ber 4, 1984.
Action: To. receive and file.
(v) Request of funding from South Bay Hospital District.
Memorandum from Assistant City Manager Alana Mastrian dat-
ed'December 3, 1984.
Action: To approve staff recommendation, approving a
request to the South Bay Hospital District for funding of
the following programs:
1. Child Abuse and Family Violence Prevention Program:
$50,000 annually.
2. Paramedic Equipment Replacement: $7,500 annually.
.(w) Official Canvass of Votes cast in the Hermosa Beach Spe-
cial Municipal Election held on November 6, 1984. Memo-
randum from City Clerk Kathleen Reviczky dated December 4,
1984.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 84-4777 reciting the fact
of the special municipal election and declaring the result
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPE-
CIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY ON NOVEMBER 6,
1984, DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PRO-
VIDED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAW."
(x) ORDINANCE NO. 84-780 - AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO..84
762 OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, RELATING- TO FEES 'AND
SERVICE CHARGES FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY lt'OLICE) SER-
VICES, CHANGING PERCENTAGE RECOVERY OF COSTS REASONABLY
BORNE. For waiver of further reading and adoption.
Action: To waive further reading of Ordinance No. 84-780
entitled "AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 84-762 OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, RELATING TO FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES FOR
CERTAIN PUBLIC SAFETY (POLICE) SERVICES, CHANGING PER-
CENTAGE RECOVERY OF COSTS REASONABLY BORNE."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
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Final Action: To adopt Ordinance No. 84-780.
Motion Nayor_Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered noting a
"NO" vote by Councilman Wood.
ORDINANCE NO. 84-871 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1162 OF THE ZONING
CODE AS IT PERTAINS TO OFF-STREET;PA.RKING REQUIREMENTS FOR
NEW AND' EXISTING CONSTRUCTION TO INCLUDE A SECTION TO AL-
LOW ADDITIONS OF ONE HUNDRED SQUARE FEET, OR LESS, WITHOUT
A VARIANCE. For waiver of further reading and adoption.
Exhibit A or Exhibit B). ALSO, RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AMENDING THIS SECTION OF THE
CODE. For adoption.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 84-4778 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF -THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR
AMENDING SECTION 1162 OF THE ZONING CODE."
Motion Mayor Barks, second Cioffi. So ordered.
Further Action: To waive further reading of Ordnance No.
84-871 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF-HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 1162 OF THE ZONING
CODE AS IT PERTAINS TO OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR
NEW AND EXISTING CONSTRUCTION TO INCLUDE A SECTION TO AL-
LOW ADDITIONS OF ONE HUNDRED SQUARE FEET, OR LESS, WITHOUT
A VARIANCE" with a change to line 20_ to read as follows:
"During the life. of a building a single addition of not
more than 100 square feet may be constructed 'without com-
pliance to this section."
Motion 'Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
Final Action: To adopt Ordinance No. 84781 as amended.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
(z) PROPOSED ORDINANCE - AN ORDINANNdCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ENACTING AN 8% TRANSIT OCCUPANCY TAX
RATE FOR THE DOUBLETREE !3ILTMORE HOTEL SITE, PER THE AP-
PROVED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
WITHDRAWN
(aa) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on November 13, 1984. (Continued from 11/27/84 mtg.)
Action: To approve minutes noting the abstention of Mayor
Barks.
(bb) Request for 30 -day extension of temporary employee beyond
six months. Memorandum from Fire Chief Ron Simmons dated
December 5, 1984.
Action: -To approve staff recommendation extending for $0
days the six-month seasonal employment of Firefighter Jeff
Priest, commencing January 9, 1985.
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Final Tract Map 1143055: 5 -unit condominium, located at 166.
Hermosa Avenue.
Action: To approve Final Tract Map .14305.5 and adopt
Resolution No. 84-4779 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING
FINAL. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP #4.3055 FOR A FIVE UNIT CON-
DOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 166 HERMOSA AVENUE, HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA."
(dd) Resolution re. 338 Pacific Coast Highway. Memorandum. from
Building and Safety Director William Grove dated December
4, 1984.
Action: To adopt Resolution No. 34-4780 entitled "A RESO-
LUTION OF THE CITY..COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, GRANTING THE APPEAL AND GRANTING A VARIANCE TO
PARKING STANDARDS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 338 PACIFIC
COAST HIGHWAY."
AYES - DeBellis, Wood
NOES Cioffi
ABSTAIN - Brutsch, Mayor Barks
Mayor Barks introduced Mr. Herb Weiser of the law firm of Weiser,
Kane, Ballmer and Berkman who is acting as City Attorney for this
meeting in place of Mr. Murray Kane who had a previous
engagement.
',Councilman DeBellis commended the City Manager and all Department
heads for the monthly reports which he found very helpful and he
particularly appreciated General Services Director Joan Noon's
style of writing. Councilman Brutsch also stated this was a job
well done.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
a) Letter from John Wiebusch, 2455 Roscomare Road, L.A.,
dated 11/12/84 re. grace period parking.
Councilman.Wood questioned General Services Director Noon
regarding the cost of the 15 -minute grace period granted
those parking in the 'downtown area and was advised that
the cost was approximately $17,000 per month. Mayor Barks
stressed the good will generated by this grace period and
indicated the appreciation of the local merchants
b) Letter from Michael & Linda Fife, 1236 - 3rd Street,
Hermosa Beach, received 12/4/84 re. Our Lady of Guadalupe
Church chimes.
• ACTION: To refer this letter to staff noting that Section
19.5 of the 'Municipal Code governs noise enforcement.
Motion Mayor Barks, second DeBellis. So ordered noting
the objection of Councilman Wood.
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c) Letter from Robert Bryson dated 11-14-84 re Rubbish
Collection.• City Clerk Reviczky advised that this letter
would be submitted under Written Communications at the
meeting of January 8, 1985.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3.
SETTING A MAXIMUM SIDEYARD SETBACK OF FIVE FEET FOR R-1
AND R-2 DEVELOPMENT. Memorandum from Interim Planning
Director Ralph Castenada dated December 6, 1984.
The staff report was presented by Interim Planning Diector
Ralph Castenada.
The Public Hearing was opened.
No one coming forward, the Public Hearing was closed.
ACTION: To certify the negative declaration and adopt
Resolution No. 84-4781 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFY-
ING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AMENDING SECTIONS 401,
501, AND 551 OF THE ZONING CODE."
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
FURTHER ACTION: To waive full reading of Ordinance No.
84-782 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION', 401, 501 , AND 551 OF
THE ZONING CODE AS THEY PERTAIN TO SIDE YARD SETBACKS TO
DELINEATE A MAXIMUM REQUIRED SIDE YARD SETBACK OF 5 FEET
FOR R-1 AND R-2 DEVELOPMENTS."
Motion Wood, second DeBellis. So ordered.
FINAL ACTION: To introduce Ordinance: No. 84-782.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
4. STATUS REPORT RE. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PRE-
SCHOOL AND DAY CARE CENTERS. Memorandum from Interim
Planning Director Ralph Castenada dated December 6, 1984.
The staff report was presented by Interim Planning
Director Ralph Castenada.
Councilman Brutsch asked that the Planning Department
coordinate with the Chief of Police.
Councilman DeBella.s stressed that he would like to see
• this matter regulated under the Police Department and
would like the BZA to hold the public hearings for
these .CUP's. He commended ,staff for the amount of work
that they did on this matter
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Councilman Cioffi asked that we either use the County's
pamphlet on Child Abuse, or that we develop one, and that
the parents be required to read and sign it, this to be
maintained on campus.
City Manager Meyer advised Council that only item 2 of the
staff recommendation would have any cost impact (visual
access).
ACTION: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt
Resolution No. 84-4782 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL DECLARING ITS INTENT TO DIRECT THE PLANNING COM-
MISSION TO EXAMINE SECTIONS 1000 AND 1403 OF THE ZONING
CODE REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE• PERMITS FOR CHILD CARE
FACILITIES".
Motion DeBellis, second Mayor Barks. So ordered noting
a "NO" vote by Councilman Wood.
5. AWARD OF BID RE. LIABILITY INSURANCE AND CONSIDERATION OF
UTILIZING BROKER OF RECORD PROCESS IN THE.FUTURE. Memo-
randum from Assistant City Manager Alana Mastrian dated
December 11, 1984. -
The staff report was presented by Assistant City Manager
Alana Mastrian.
Mike Bogen of CalSurance Insurance answered questions of
Council stating that if the City went to a higher
deductible, the annual premium would certainly be lower.
The decrease would have to be calculated. He also advised
that there are now only two insurance companies who will
insure municipalities.
Councilman DeBellis was concerned about there being no
formal bid procedure and Councilman Wood stressed his
concern for the lack of lead time given Council to make
a decision regarding the award of the insurance contracts.
Mayor Barks indicated his displeasure with staff's
handling of this insurance bid process.
PROPOSED ACTION: To accept the bid of CalSurance and
request staff to prepare an RFP to be back to Council in
August of 1985.
Motion Wood, second Barks
SUBSTITUTE ACTION: To enter into a contract with Cal-
Surance for liability coverage in an amount not to exceed
$124,000, and with Marsh and McLennan for vehicle physical
damage and property insurance coverage.
Motion DeBellis, second Barks -(for discussion) - WITHDRAWN
BY THE MAKER OF THE MOTION
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AMENDMENT TO SUBSTITUTE MOTION: To authorize the City
Manager to Use his tact to see if the two insurance
companies would share the insurance. If this is not
possible, he is authorized to enter into a contract with
CalSurance.
Motion Wood with the concurrence of the make of the
substitute motion - WITHDRAWN
FURTHER .AMENDMENT TO SUBSTITUTE MOTION: If the
bifurcation of the insurance comes out to higher premiums
then the insurance contract should be awarded only to
CalSurance.
Motion Brutsch with the concurrence of the maker of the
substitute motion - WITHDRAWN
RESTATED ACTION: To contract with Marsh and McLennan for
property insurance and CaiSurance for vehicle insurance
and if this is not acceptable or if it is not as inexpen-
sive as the CalSurance bid, then we authorize the City
Manager to accept the CalSurance bid as the lowest bid.
In either case, the City Manager is to begin the RFP pro-
cedure next August.
Motion Wood, second Barks.
AMENDMENT TO ACTION: Since CalSurance is the lowest
bidder for the liability coverage ($124,000), and Marsh
and McLennan the lowest bidder for --property and vehicle
damage insurance, the contracts beso issued.
Motion DeBellis with the concurrence of the maker and the
second of the motion.
So ordered noting the "NO" vote by. Councilman DeBellis.
Mayor Barks thanked Mr. & Mrs. Meyer for the Christmas refresh-
ments in the foyer.
6. STATUS REPORT FOR UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT ADJACENT
TO PLAZA HERMOSA (HAAGEN DEVELOPMENT) . Memorandum from
Public Works Director Anthony Antich dated December 5,
1984.
The staff report was presented by Public Works Director
Anthony Antich. He noted that the cost of preparing the
request for proposals .for the utility undergrounding
assessment and engineering services would be approximately
$5,000.
ACTION: To survey the area property owners to find out
their interest in the undergrounding.before proceeding.
Motion DeBellis, second B,rl:s. Sc ordered.
7. DISCUSSION RE. REGULATING FORTUNE TELLING BUSINESSES IN
HERMOSA BEACH. Memorandum from Interim City Attorney Mur-
ray 0. Kane dated December 6, 1984.
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The staff report was presented by Mr. Weiser, Acting
InterimCityAttorney.
PROPOSED ACTION: To instruct staff to write a letter to
the attorney representing Mrs. Laura Merino. indicating
that there are a number of important court cases coming up
and we will await their decision before making a decision.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis. WITHDRAWN BY THE MAKER OF
THE MOTION WITH THE CONCURRENCE OF. THE SECOND
ACTION: To receive and file.
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Barks. So ordered noting the
"NO" vote by Councilman Wood.
A recess .was called at 9:30 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 9:45 P.M.
8. INVESTMENT REPORT FOR NOVEMBER, 1984. Memorandum from
City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated December 5, 1984
The City Treasurer advised that new tax laws will be going
into effect, thus the investment report will be ready for
,the meeting of January 8, 1985.
CONSIDERATION OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY VEHICLE PARKING
DISTRICT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Anthony
Antich dated December 6, 1984.
Mayor Barks declared a conflict of interest and stepped
down. Mayor Pro Tem Wood presided over this agenda item.
Mayor Barks asked that he be replaced on the Business
Relations Subcommittee. Councilman Brutsch volunteered to
serve and Mayor Pro Tem Wood appointed him to serve in
place of Mayor Barks on a temporary basis while dealing
with Vasek Polak.
ACTION: To'approve (3) of the staff recommendation which
directs the City Manager to seek a Development Agreement
with Vas'ek Polak for the long term expansion of his
dealership.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch.
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, Wood
NOES.- DeBellis
ABSTAIN - Mayor Barks
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FINAL ACTION: Staff to prepare a plan to get some
assessment of the palatability of developing a plan for
a Parking District to serve the west side of Pacific
Coast Highway between Pier Avenue and Herondo and the
appraisal of the City's four lots sited on First Street,
First Place and Second Street for the purpose of them
beingsold, each in a manner that would maximize economic
return to -the City, to be returned to Council for the
meeting of January 22, 1985.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered noting the
abstention of Mayor Barks.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items (c) Cioffi and (f) Wood were pulled for separate
discussion but are listed in order on th Consent Calendar
for clarity.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach recessed at 10:10 P.M. to a meeting of the Hermosa Beach
Vehicle Parking District Commission on a motion by Wood,
seconded by Mayor Barks. So ordered.
11. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council reconvened at the hour
of 10:55 P.M.
12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Request for Closed Session 1/8/85. Memorandum
from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated December
6, 1984..
ACTION: To convene a Closed Session at 6:30 P.M.
on Tuesday, January 8, 1985 for discussion of
matters of personnel and litigation.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
b. Special City Council meeting of 12/18/84. Memor-
andum from City Manager Gregory T...Meyer. dated
December 4, 1984:
ACTION: To approve adding one additional item to
the agenda for the Special Meeting of December 18,
1984, Approval of Demands and Warrants.
Motion Wood, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
13. MISCELLAINEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Railroad right-of-way Subcommittee Report - Wood
No meetings had been held and none are scheduid
for the near future.
b. PCH Parking District Subcommittee Report - Wood
Nothing further to report.
c. City of Gardena report 're. automobile insurance
industry "redlining" method re. insurance rates
ACTION: To direct the present interim.City
Attorney to prepare a resolutioh similar to the
minute resolution of the City of Gardena with a
change to paragraph three, line three to read
"intend to change this practice; and".
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, DeBellis, Mayor Barks
NOES - Cioffi, Wood
d. Approval of Agreement for Professional Services
new City Attorney.
Mayor Barks announced that in Closed Session the
City Council made a decision re the appointment of
the new City Attorney.
ACTION: To retain the law firm of Ochoa & Sills,
Mr. Jaynes Lough, to provide legal services to the
City of Hermosa Beach effective January 1, 1985.
Motion Mayor Barks, second. Brutsch. So ordered.
FINAL ACTION: The interim City Attorney, Murray
Kane, to continue serving the City of .Hermosa
Beach on matters of litigation that his firm has
currently started.
Mr. Weiser asked for clarification as to who was
to act as co -counsel on the claim for damages from
Charles Elliott, Jr. He was advised his firm,
Weiser, Kane, Ballmer and Berkman, was to handle
this claim as co -counsel.
e. Memorandum of Understanding - Management Assoc.
(from Closed Session)
City Manager Meyer advised the Council that after
the Closed Session he had reviewed the instructio
of the Council with the members of the Management
Association and they would like to suggest that at
this point, the City Council adopt a one-year
Memorandum of Understanding that is• along the
lines outlined by the City Council for that first
year.
PROPOSED ACTION: To discuss this at the next
Closed Session.
Motion Wood, second Mayor Barks (discussion)
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Withdrawn by the maker of the motion with the
concurrence of the second.
ACTION: To authorize the City Manager to sign
the Memorandum of Understanding implementing a
new Management Memorandum of Understanding for
one year commencing August 1, 1984 with a 5% base
salary adjustment effective.October 9, 1984.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi. So ordered
noting a "NO" vote by Councilman Wood
f. Litigation - Appletreee Condominiums - Notice of
Violation (From Closed Session)
ACTION: To direct the City Manager to send a
notice to the developer of the Appletree
Condominiums concerning violations of the
Subdivision Conditions and setting forth the
intention of the City to require him to come.
before the City Council to answer the matter and
if the answers are not satisfactory, to proceed
accordingly to file a lien and take other actions
to enforce the covenants.
Motion Mayor Barks, second Cioffi. So ordered
noting the objection of Councilman Wood.
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE
Wilma Burt came forward to state that there is still no
telephone at Clark Stadium and noted that the City is at
risk If someone is hurt.
Community Resources Director Mastrian stated that she is
iN daily contact with GTE. Councilman Wood advised that
he would contact Mr. Moore, head of GTE in the South Bay,
to attempt to have this matter rectified.
Hal Spear asked if the City has their books audited and
was informed that they did yearly. He then asked if the
VPD books were audited and was told they were not. He
also asked if they would be audited now that the City
Council members are the VPD commission and wanted to
know the state of the VPD.
15. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL.
a.
Upcoming Vacancies - Boards and Commissions
Board of Zoning Adjustments - one 4 -year term
ending 12/31/88. Memorandum from. City Clerk Kathleen
Reviczky dated December 4, 1984.
Nomination:
DeBellis - Neal. Cutler
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ACTION: - To close nominations
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
Vote:
Barks - Cutler
Brutsch - Cutler
Cioffi - Cutler
DeBellis - Cutler
-Wood - Cutler
Appointment: Neal Cutler to the Board of Zoning Adjust-
ments for a full term expiring December 31, 1988.
b. Senate Bill 46 and Assembly Bill 9 - Cioffi
Councilman Cioffi brought Senate Bill 46 and Assembly Bill
9 to the attention of the Council and the audience. The
Senate Bill has been introduced by Senator Torres and co-
sponsored by Senator Beverly and has to do with allowing
closed circuit television in the case of sexual crimes
against minors. He asked for Council support for passage
of these bills.
ACTION: To send a letter to Senator Beverly and Assembly-
man Felando urging their support of these bills at the
hearings and also a letter to the. League of California
Cities asking for their support.
Motion Cioffi,' second Mayor Barks. So odered
c. Sale of Prospect Heights School - Brutsch
Councilman frutsch noted that the School District is
selling property at Prospect Heights School. City Manger
Meyer advised that was so and that they have entered into
a 120 -day escrow which commenced December 3 for 12 of the
.unzoned lots which were sold for single family residential
units, not a planned development, purchased by four
individuals.
d. Prospect Heights Playground - Brutsch
Councilman Brutsch asked about the gates being left open
to• the playground. Community Resources Director Mastrian
indicated that Mr. Hadah will open the gates when they are -
not using the playground.
e. Microfilming of Building Plans - Wood
ACTION - To request a staff report from the Building
Department regarding the process of putting building plans
on microfilm for future use of the citizens, to be back to
Council the first meeting in February. This report should
include the cost associated with this process.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch (discussion). `'o ordered.
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f. Zoning Problems - Wood
Councilman Wood stated that they do not have an all-
encompassing zoning map.
ACTION - To direct staff to prepare a zoning map at their
leisure in the not too distant future.
Motion Wood, second DeBellis. So ordered.
City Manager Meyer stated that a new Planning Director has
been retained, Michael Schubach, who will be on board
January 2, 1985 and this item will be made a top priority
item. He advised Council that Mr. Schubach is currently
the Chief Planner for the' City of Norwalk.
Voting on Variances vs. CUP's, etc. - DeBellis
ACTION - To direct staff to investigate why it takes three
affirmative votes to adopt Conditional Use Permits and
zone changes but not variances.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch. So ordered.
h. VPD Budget - DeBellis
Councilman DeBellis asked Interim City Attorney Weiser if
they.as VPD Commissioners could have adopted a budget
which did not balance. Mr. Weiser advised that they could
have done so.
i. City Titles used in Advertising - DeBellis
Councilman DeBellis asked if there was a policy regarding
the appropriateness of using commission, etc. titles to
put forth their point or to influence the vote on certain
issues. The City Attorney advised that this is allowed
but they must make sure it is stated that they are not
acting on behalf of the City or using City funds.
j. Tract Maps - Wood
Councilman Wood asked staff to -put names on Tract Maps.
k. McClelland Property - Wooc
Councilman Wood stated he had been approached by several
people interested in purchasing the McClelland property.
They indicated that there was a need to take a loo,: at the
lease that was previously agreed to - time period of the
lease. He asked if the City Council would be agreeable to
renegotiating the lease.
ACTION - To authorize staff to respond in regard to the
length of the period of the lease of the McClelland
property.
Motion Wood, second Mayor Barks. So ordered.
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FINAL ACTION: To authorize staff to convey to those
interested people that we are willing to sit down and talk
with them and that all persons will be listened to.
Motion Wood, second Mayor Barks. So ordered noting the
"NO" vote by.Brutsch.
1. Biltmore Site Issue - Barks
Mayor Barks made the recommendation that the Biltmore Site
Specific Plan be rescinded and that an updated appraisal
of the property be made.. He favored putting together 2
commission to look at the use for this property.
PROPOSED ACTION: To direct staff and the City Attorney
to come back at the January 8 meeting with a report and
necessary documentation to rescind the Specific Plan.
Motion Barks - dies for lack of a second.
ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach was adjourned at the hour of 11:40 P.M. on Thursday,
December 13, 1984 to a Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday,
December 18,. 1984 at the hour of 7:00 P.M.
ACTION: To adjourn this meeting in memory of Edwina McKinsey,
renowned Hermosa Beach citizen and survivor of the sinking of
the Titanic.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach held on Tuesday, December 18, 1934 at the hour of
7:0C P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilman Brutsch
ROLL CALL
Present - Brutsch, DeBellis, Mayor Pro Tem Wood
Absent - Cioffi, Mayor Barks (excused absence - illness)
1. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND WARRANTS: December 18, 1984
ACTION: To approve Demands and Warrants Nos. 15657 and
15769 through 15846 inclusive noting voided warrants
15776 and 15841.
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Pro Tem Wood. So ordered.
2, OFFICIAL CANVASS OF VOTES CAST IN THE HERMOSA BEACH SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON DECEMBER 11, 1984. Memorandum
from City Clerk Kathleen Reviczky dated December 18, 1984.
ACTION: To adopt Resolution No. 84-4783 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA,' RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY ON DECEMBER 11, 1984., DECLARING
THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER TATTERS AS PROVIDED -EY THE PRO-
VISIONS OF LAW."
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
ADJOURNMENT
The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach adjourned at the hour -of 7:10 P.M. on Tuesday, December 18,
1.984 to a Regular Meeting to be held at 7:30 P.M..on January 8,
1935 preceded by a Closed Executive Session at 6:30 P.M.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HER➢OSA BEACH VEHICLE PARK-
ING DISTRICT ##1 held on Thursday, December 13, 1984 at the hour
of 10:10 P.M.
ROLL CALL
CHAIRMAN GEORGE BARKS - Present
COMMISSIONER GARY BRUTSCH - Present
COMMISSIONER JOHN CIOFFI - Present
COMMISSIONER ANTHONY DE BELLIS - Present
COI•MISSIONER JACK WOOD - Present
a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 11-13-84 MEETING
ACTION: To approve minutes.
Motion Chairman Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
b. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 11-27-84 MEETING
ACTION: To approve minutes.
Motion Chairman Barks, second Brutsch. So ordered.
c. 1984-85 VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT BUDGET. Memorandum from
VPD Administrator Norma Goldbach dated December 6, 1984.
VPD Administrator Norma Goldbach presented the staff report
noting that the Materials and Services figure in the budget
of $129,196 includes $55,200 that was estimated revenue
from the Vehicle Parking District. This number then results
in an unbalanced budget. -
Ms. Goldbach noted an error on page 4 of the budget (Materials
and Services), object code 42110 Professional & Consulting -
this number should read $25,130 rather than $5,130 thus
making the total $149,196, a deficit of $75,000 over
projected revenue.
ACTION: To instruct the City staff to determine the process
for termination of all of the VPD employees, to be returned
at the January 8 meeting.
Motion Wood„ second Barks (discussion). So ordered.
Commissioner Wood stressed the problem of anticipated revenue
versus budgeted expenditures. He asked that staff .initiate a
program whereby residents could buy monthly passes to park on
the downtown City lots or for long-term .parking.
Commissioner Br'utsch asked that this discussion be continued
to the meeting of January 8.
d. Recommendation to Approve an Interim VPD District 01 Policy
Agreement with the VPD Administrator in Regard to Renumeration
for Services Rendered. Memorandum from Norma Goldbach, VPD
Administrator dated December 3, 1984.
ACTION: To disallow renumeration requested by the VPD
Administrator for four weeks of the six weeks she was on
vacation, and the renumeration•of the position of VPD
Administrator to be normal part-time salary benefits
only, to include Workman's Compensation.
Motion Wood,•second Cioffi. So ordered noting a "NO" vote
by Chairman Barks.
FINAL ACTION: Any prior payments approved by the Commission
to -remain valid.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner
DeBellis, the regular meeting of the Vehicle Parking District 41
was adjourned at the hour of 10:55 P.M. on Thursday, December 13,
1984.
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