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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 27, 1984 - 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
PROCLAMATION: Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week;
December 9 - 15, 1984
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 November 13, 19814.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Demands & Warrants: November 27, 1984.
Recommended Action: To approve Demands & Warrants No.
through inclusive.
(c) Claim for Damages: Timothy W. Brown, 820 The Strand, #F,
Hermosa Beach, represented by Bruce R. Brandlin, 21515
Hawthorne Bld., #202, Torrance, CA 90503.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
(d) City Manager Activity Report: Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated November 21, 1984.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(e) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(f) Cancellation of Warrant.
Recommended Action: To approve cancellation of Warrant
No. 015214.
(g) City Treasurer's Report: October, 1984.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(h) Revenue Reporting: July - October, 1984
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(i) Expenditure Reporting: July - October, 1984.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(j) Letter from Pat Russell, President, Los Angeles City Coun-
cil, and Helicopter Noise Abatement Recommendation.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(k) Status report re. Council Subcommittee - 27th Street Pro-
tective Association meeting. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated November 20, 1984.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(l) Recommendation to call for bids re. Police towing
services.
Recommended Action: To
call for bids.
(m) Request for 30 -day extension of temporary employee beyond
six months. Memorandum from Fire Chief Ron Simmons dated
November 20, 1984.
Recommended Action:
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To approve staff recommendation.
(n) PROPOSED ORDINANCE - 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 PERCENTAGE RECOVERY OF COSTS REASONABLY BORNE.
For waiver of full reading and introduction.
(o) ORDINANCE NO. 84-779 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRA-
TION" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TRAVEL AND CON-
FERENCE EXPENSES. For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
Petition dated November 21, 1984 received from 26 resi-
dents of Third Street between Ardmore and Pacific Coast
Highway re. weed abatement problem.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. APPEAL FROM DENIAL BY BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS FOR A
VARIANCE TO PARKING STANDARDS AT 338 PACIFIC COAST HIGH-
WAY. Mr. Dale Moore, Appellant. Memorandum from Building
and Safety Director William Grove dated October 26, 1984.
4. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1162 OF THE ZONING
CODE. Memorandum from Planning Assistance Kim Reardon
Crites dated November .13, 1984.
HEARINGS
5. APPLICATION TO KEEP MORE THAN TWO HOUSEHOLD PETS AT
RESIDENCE OF PATTY CALHOUN, 566 - 25TH STREET (THREE
DOGS). Memorandum from General Services Director Joan
Noon dated November 19, 1984.
6. APPLICATION TO KEEP MORE THAN TWO HOUSEHOLD PETS AT THE
RESIDENCE OF DIANE CRISSEY, 1244 - 2ND STREET (THREE
DOGS). Memorandum from General Services Director Joan
Noon dated November 19, 1984.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
7. SECOND PAYMENT TO CITY OF GRANT BY THE COMMUNITY CENTER
FOUNDATION. Memorandum from Community Resources Director
Alana Mastrian dated November 15, 1984.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
9. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
a. Approval of minutes of 11/13/84
10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Request for Closed Session 12/13/84
b. Proceeding with Hydrocarbon Recovery
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Railroad right-of-way Subcommittee Report
b. PCH Parking District Subcommittee Report
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE.
13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL.
ADJOURNMENT
ACTION SHEET
"The best way out is always through."
Robert Frost
AGENDA ACTION SHEET
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 27, 1984 - 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
PROCLAMATION:. Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week;
December 9 - 15, 1984
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 November 13, 1984.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
TO APPROVE W/REQUEST THAT AGENDA 03 (POLICE PUBLIC HEARING) BE
EXPANDED TO INCLUDE MORE OF T. TRACY REPORT.
(b) Demands & Warrants: November 27, 1984.
Recommended Action: To approve Demands & Warrants No.
through inclusive.
VOID WARRANT 015629 TO SOUTHWEST INNOVATION GROUP AND AUTHORIZE
PRE-RELEASE OF WARRANT TO CORRECT VENDOR.
(c) Claim for Damages: Timothy W. Brown, 820 The Strand, #F,
Hermosa Beach, represented by Bruce R. Brandlin, 21515
Hawthorne Bld., #202, Torrance, CA 90503.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this
City's insurance carrier.
MURRAY KANE APPOINTED AS CO -COUNSEL ON THIS CASE.
(d) City Manager Activity Report: Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated November 21, 1984.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(e) Tentative Future Agenda Items.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(f) Cancellation of Warrant.
Recommended Action: To approve cancellation of Warrant
No. 015214.
(g) City Treasurer's Report: October, 1984.
Recommended Action: To receive and file
(h) Revenue Reporting: July - October, 1984
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(i) Expenditure Reporting: July - October, 1984.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(j) Letter from Pat Russell, President, Los Angeles City Coun-
cil, and Helicopter Noise Abatement Recommendation.
Recommended Action: To receive and file
. (k) Status report re. Council Subcommittee - 27th Street Pro-
tective Association meeting. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Anthony Antich dated November 20, 1984.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
. (1) Recommendation to call for bids re. Police towing
services.
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Recommended Action: To call for bids.
. (m) Request for 30 -day extension of temporary employee beyond
six months. Memorandum from Fire Chief Ron Simmons dated
November 20, 1984.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(n) PROPOSED ORDINANCE - 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 PERCENTAGE RECOVERY OF COSTS REASONABLY BORNE.
For waiver of full reading and introduction.
INTRODUCED
(o) ORDINANCE NO. 84-779 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRA-
TION" OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TRAVEL AND CON-
FERENCE EXPENSES. For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
ADOPTED ORDINANCE 84-779
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
Petition dated November 21, 1984 received from 26 resi-,
dents of Third Street between Ardmore and Pacific Coast
Highway re. weed abatement problem.
LTR.OF RESPONSE TO COMPLAINTANTS AND REFER TO FIRE DEPT. FOR
ACTION.
Petition from Senior Citizens re. removal of telephone at
Clark Stadium building.
INFORM BY LETTER TELEPHONE TO BE REINSTALLED
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. APPEAL FROM DENIAL BY BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS FOR A
VARIANCE TO PARKING STANDARDS AT 338 PACIFIC COAST HIGH-
WAY. Mr. Dale Moore, Appellant. .Memorandum from Building
and Safety Director William Grove dated October 26, 1984.
APPEAL GRANTED 2-1 (CIO). CITY ATTY. TO COME BACK WITH FINDINGS
UPHOLDING THE APPROVAL.
4. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1162 OF THE ZONING
CODE. Memorandum from Planning Assistance Kim Reardon
Crites dated November 13, 1984.
STRIKE REMAINDER OF LINE 20 (IN ANY TWELVE MONTH PERIOD). INTRO-
DUCE ORDINANCE 3-0.
HEARINGS
5. APPLICATION TO KEEP MORE THAN TWO HOUSEHOLD PETS AT
RESIDENCE OF PATTY CALHOUN, 566 - 25TH STREET (THREE
DOGS). Memorandum from General Services Director Joan
Noon dated November 19, 1984.
PERMISSION GRANTED 3-0
6. APPLICATION TO KEEP MORE THAN TWO HOUSEHOLD PETS AT THE
RESIDENCE OF DIANE CRISSEY, 1244 - 2ND STREET (THREE
DOGS). Memorandum from General Services Director Joan
Noon dated November 19, 1984.
PERMISSION GRANTED AND OK REFUND OF THE *50 AND DELETE REQUIRE-
MENT FOR 60 DAY REVIEW. 2-1 (WOOD)
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
7. SECOND PAYMENT TO CITY OF GRANT BY THE COMMUNITY CENTER
FOUNDATION. Memorandum from Community Resources Director
Alana Mastrian dated November 15, 1984.
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT. 2-1 (WOOD)
8. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
9. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.
a. Approval of minutes of 11/13/84 meeting
VPD ADMINISTRATOR TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ATTENDANCE AT ALL
VPD MEETINGS AND TO TAKE MINUTES THEREOF. OK 3-0
10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. Request for Closed Session 12/13/84
CALLED FOR CLOSED SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. 12/13
b. Proceeding with Hydrocarbon Recovery
APPROVECITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATIONS 110. 1 AND 2. 2-1 (WOOD)
11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Railroad. right-of-way Subcommittee Report
NO REPORT
b. PCH Parking District Subcommittee Report
WILL HAVE REPORT NEXT MEETING
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE.
NONE
13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL.
WOOD - COMMENTING ON NEWSLETTER.. THINKS THE WORD "BEACH"
SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THE TITLE. ALSO SHOULD IN-
CLUDEPARKING REQUIREMENTS IN IT. ALSO SHOULD INCLUDE PET
LAWS.
DEBELLIS SAID SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE RECENT COUNCIL ACTIONS OF
INTEREST.
ACTIONS FROM CLOSED SESSION
APPROVED ALL SIX TEAMSTER 911 SUPPLEMENTAL MOUS.
APPROVED RES. 84-4772 CLARIFYING LANGUAGE IN POLICE M.O.U.
WALLY MOORE REQUESTED THAT CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS BE ACTED UPON
AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING RATHER THAN THE END.
DEBELLIS COMMENDED WOOD FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH HE HAS CONDUCTED
THE LAST TWO MEETINGS.
ADJOURNMENT TO 12/6 FOR INTERVIEWING C.A. APPLICANTS.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach held on Tuesday, November 13, 1984 at the hour of
7:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - 6:09 P.M.
Present - Brutsch, Cioffi (arrived 6:12 P.M.), DeBellis-, Mayor
Pro Tem Wood
Absent - Mayor Barks (excused absence)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Joe Petrucelli
ROLL CALL
Present: Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Mayor Pro Tem Wood
Absent: Mayor Barks (excused absence)
PROCLAMATIONS: 1736 Center Holiday Concert Day,
Sunday, November 18, 1984 - accepted with thanks
by ex -Councilman Lance Widman
Endorsement of Club Access, non-profit enter-
prise providing entertainment and mobility for
the handicapped.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION - To approve the consent calendar items (a) through
(n) with the exception of the following items which were
pulled for separate discussion but are listed in order
for clarity: (c) DeBellis, (f) DeBellis, (i) Brutsch,
(1) DeBellis and (m) pulled at the request of the City
Manager. Mayor Pro Tem Wood cast a "NO" vote on item (n).
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered noting a
unanimous aye vote on the waiver of further reading of
item (n) the title of which was read into the record.
Absent - Mayor Barks
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
held on October 23, 1984.
ACTION - To approve minutes.
(b) Demands & Warrants: November 13, 1984.
ACTION - To approve Demands & Warrants No. 15320 through
15325 and 15327 through 15520 inclusive noting voided
warrants 15330-15332, 15396, 15397, 15483. 15495 and
15505.
(c) Claim for Damages - Kevin Okura, 1186 Pelon Way, Monterey
Park, Ca 91754 represented by Edwin J. Wilson, Jr. Atty.,
1440 Broadway, Ste. 904, Oakland, CA 94612, filed October
29, 1984.
Minutes 11-13-84
ACTION - To deny claim and refer to this City's insurance
carrier and appoint the City Attorney to act as co -counsel
with the insurance carrier on this claim.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch. So ordered noting the
absence of Mayor Barks.
(d) Claim for Damages: Thomas M. Emerson, 2209 Curtis Avenue,
#4, Redondo Beach, 90278, filed November 5, 1984.
ACTION - To deny claim and refer to this City's insurance
carrier.
(e) City Manager Activity Report: Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated November 8, 1984.
ACTION - To receive and file.
r(f) Tentative Future Ag d —Ftems.-- —
ACTION - To receive and file and instruct the City Manager
• to contact the Independent Citi'es Risk Management Assn.
regarding insurance rates for City insurance.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch. So ordered noting the
absence of Mayor Barks.
(g)
Unofficial results November 6 election: Memorandum from
City Clerk Kathleen Reviczky dated November 8, 1984.
ACTION - To receive and file.
(h) Police Activity Report: September, 1984.
ACTION - To receive and file.
(i) Industrial Development Bonds: Memorandum from City Man-
ager Gregory T. Meyer dated November 7, 1984.
ACTION - To receive and file.
(j) Approval of contract with Municipal Services, Inc. for
administration of CDBG funds. Memorandum from Planning
Assistant Kim Reardon Crites dated November 7, 1984.
ACTION - To approve contract.
(k) Report on Public Improvement Assessments. Memorandum from
Public Works Director Anthony Antich dated November 8,
1984.
ACTION - To receive and file.
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Minutes 11-13-84
(1) Report on sidewalk requirement for Friedman construction
at 573 — 18th Street. Continued from 10/9/814 meeting.
Memorandum from Building & Safety Director William Grove
dated November 6, 1984.
ACTION - To ask the City Attorney to review the sidewalk
lien policy and bring back to Council.
Motion DeBellis, second Cioffi. So ordered noting a "NO"
vote by Wood and the absence of Mayor Barks.
(m) Required reporting re. City Investments. Memorandum from
City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated October 31, 1984.
ACTION - To approve staff recommendation
(n) ORDINANCE NO. 84-778 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH ADDING TO THE ZONING CODE, SEC-
TION 229.1 LOT COVERAGE. For waiver of further reading
and adoption.
ACTION - To waive further reading of Ordinance No. 84-778
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH ADDING TO THE ZONING CODE, SECTION 229."
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
FURTHER ACTION - To adopt Ordinance No. 84-778.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis
NOES Wood
ABSENT - Mayor Barks
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
Letter and petition from Stacey T. Percan and Sandra
Bartiromo, 721-A 6th Street, dated October 25, 1984,
grievance re. Learned Lumber operations.
ACTION - To receive and file for written communications at
the next meeting.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
POLICE ASSOCIATION DEMANDS: WAGES, HOURS AND WORKING CON-
DITIONS. Letter from Hermosa Beach Police Officers As-
sociation dated October 19, 1984. Memorandum from City
Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated November 7, 1984. Supple-
mental information - letters from T. H. McMahon, Jr., OD
dated November 13, 1984 and Peter Heth.
Mayor Pro Tem Wood advised that the City"Council would
hear testimony and would then recess to a Closed Executive
Session to make their decision. They would then reconvene
and announce their decision to the public.
Minutes 11-13-84
The Public Hearing was opened. Coming forward to speak
were:
Joe Petrucelli, President of the Police Officers Assn. -
stated that the Assn. had no serious problems when the
City Manager acted as negotiator in the past. He felt the
current negotiator was not prepared and that there were no
good -faith negotiations. He stressed that the Hermosa
Beach firemen were making more than the policemen, the
City offer cut benefits, the proposed contract is an
insult and advised the City Council to resume
negotiations.
Jerry Leonard, General Counsel for California Police
and Sheriffs - felt quality of Hermosa Beach Police
Department is excellent - they have had 9-10 bargaining
sessions since June - felt the City Council was sold a
bill of goods - stressed lack of communication and
inconsistency in bargaining pattern - they are willing to
continue to negotiate - felt they have a basis for a legal
alternative.
Wally Moore, Vice President Hermosa Beach Police Offiers.
Assn. - showed scale of pay range of South Bay cities -
suggested taking average of 12 South Bay cities and giving
Hermosa Beach Police the median average — wants to go back
to the bargaining table.
Mike Lacey, Comedy and Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Avenue -
felt there were no problems at present in the downtown
area like those of five years ago - there has been a
great change due to the quality of the Police Department.
Tim Thompson, 1820 Ardmore - stated it was insulting to be
at the bottom of the wage ladder and there was a real
potential for deterioration.
Mike Franzel, 15 — 15th Street - serious mistake not
bargaining with Police Department.
Edith Webber, 2207 Pacific Coast Highway - stated the City
Council had complete disregard for safety of citizens
money for negotiator was completely unrealistic and
unnecessary — City Council had no desire to negotiate
asked City Council not to create a second class police
force.
Don Arwine, 830 - 9th Street - salary schedule is
shameful.
Jack Eales, Rector, St. Cross Church, 1818 Monterey
stressed the need for trained men and the necessity
negotiate in good faith.
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Larry Ramos, California Department of Justice, Agent with
Attorney General's office - stressed salary and quality
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run parallel - less quality means more acts of police
disruptions.
Joel Shapiro, 502 - 8th Street - felt LAPD can't do as
good a job as HBPD, response time is exceptional, City
should negotiate in good faith.
Mayor Pro Tem Wood stated that the average salary for a
Hermosa Beach Police Officer was $30,000 and benefits
were 63% of salary.
Terry Tracy, negotiator, Richards, Watson, Dreyfuss &
Gershon - reiterated the City's last offer and distributed
copies to Council. Proposed were:
Special Duty Pay - 10% of monthly salary rather than
flat rate
Clarification of Language of Special Duty Pay - three
year term
Formula for automatically increasing salaries computed
over the next two years - CPI plus 1% with an upper
limit of 6%
Health & Welfare - same dollar amount contribution
by City
Mental Health Program - effective January 1, 1985
Uniform Allowance - increase
Educational Incentive Increase - increase to $125/mo.
with AA, $250/mo. with BA
Salaries - Officers and Sergeants 4.5% increase,
Lieutenants 12% increase and Captains 10% increase.
This all totals up to an increase of 6% total compensa-
tion. Ms. Tracy felt that both parties negotiated
in good faith and her recommendation to the City Council
was that the City's last offer was a reasonable offer.
Responding to the claim that the Police Department had
received no compensation increase last year, she advised
that they received a 5% increase in terms of the PERS
pickup by the City.
Wally Moore, Vice President Police Officers Association,
spoke in rebuttal stating that he felt the negotiator had
very little understanding of Municipal Government - all
cities receive the same benefits - Hermosa Beach Police
are the lowest paid salary -wise in the South Bay -
Hermosa Beach has the lowest per capita police cost in
the South Bay.
The Public Hearing was closed.
The City Council adjourned to a Closed Executive Session at 8:40
P.M.
The City Council reconvened at 9:05 P.M.
ACTION - To adopt Resolution No. 84-4772 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH ESTABLISHING WAGES, HOURS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
GOVERNING EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE HERMOSA BEACH
POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION" which is the last and final
offer of the City of Hermosa Beach (a 6% increase in the
compensation package which allows for 4.5% increase for
police officers and up to 12% for lieutenants and 10% for
captains.)
Motion Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - Brutsch
ABSENT - Mayor Barks
Councilman Brutsch, for the record, stated that since 1982
the City Council has given the Police Department about
$400,000 in new equipment.
4. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF ZONE CHANGE FROM
C-3 TO R-3 AT 736 FOURTH STREET. Mr. Jess Negrete,
Appellant. Memorandum from Planning Assistant Kim
Reardon Crites dated November 7, 1984.
The Public Hearing was opened. Coming forward to speak
were:
Jess Negrete, 423 - 181st Street, Torrance, who reiterated
his request for the overturn of the Planning Commission
decision denying a zone change from C-3 to R-3 at 736
Fourth Street.
Wilma Burt, 1152 - 7th Street - property should not be
used for three units.
The Public Hearing was closed.
ACTION - To deny the appeal and adopt Resolution No.
84-4773 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DENYING A ZONE CHANGE
FROM C-3 TO R-3 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 736 FOURTH
STREET."
Motion Wood, second Cioffi
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Mayor Barks
5. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE OPERATION OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER
THEATRE AT 710 PIER AVENUE. Memorandum from Building and
Safety Director William Grove dated November 2, 1984.
Mayor Pro Tem Wood advised Council that a ninth condition
had been added to the Petition for Conditional License,
Exhibit "B" as follows:
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Minutes -11-13-84
The applicant shall provide dram shop liability
insurance at all times in an amount acceptable to the
Community Resources Department staff and with the
approval of the City Attorney.
The Public Hearing was opened. No one coming forward, the
Public Hearing was closed.
ACTION - To grant the Conditional Use Permit for the sale
of alcoholic beverages at the Community Center and adopt
Resolution No. 84-4774 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVER-
AGES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OPERATION OF THE COMMUNITY
CENTER THEATER AT 710 PIER AVENUE."
Motion Brutsch, second Cioffi
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Mayor Barks
6. APPEAL FROM DENIAL BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS FOR
VARIANCE TO PARKING STANDARDS AT 338 PACIFIC COAST HIGH-
WAY. Mr. Dale Moore, Appellant. Memorandum from Building
and Safety Director William Grove dated October 26, 1984.
Staff advised Council that Mr. Moore, the appellant, had
requested a continuation of this item.
ACTION - To continue this agenda item open to the City
Council meeting of November 27, 1984.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered noting the
absence of Mayor Barks.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
7. TRANSIT REPORT - ESEA SHUTTLE. (Continued from 10/23
meeting. Memorandum from Planning Assistant Kim Reardon
Crites dated October 17, 1984.
ACTION - To adopt the staff recommendation as follows:
1. That the City Council indicate a willingness to desig-
nate the City of Hermosa Beach as the lead agency in
the administration of the ESEA Shuttle project. As
the lead agency, the City can begin the process and
move the project forward.
2. Authorize staff to proceed with an RFP for shuttle
services; said administrative time to be covered by
Proposition A funding from the two participating
agencies.
Motion Brutsch. second Cioffi. So ordered noting the
absence of Mayor Barks.
Minutes 11-13-84
8. RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOCATE CROSSING GUARD, PROSPECT AVENUE
AT HERMOSA VIEW SCHOOL. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated November 8, 1984.
ACTION - To authorize the hiring of one additional
crossing guard to service the Prospect Avenue mid -block
crosswalk at Hermosa View School, funding to come from
the 1984-85 Crossing Guard District Project.
Motion Cioffi, second Brutsch. So ordered noting a "NO"
vote by Mayor Pro Tem Wood and the absence of Mayor Barks.
9. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PRE-SCHOOLS AND DAY CARE FACILI—
TIES IN HERMOSA BEACH. Memorandum from Councilmember John
Cioffi'dated November 1, 1984.
ACTION - To instruct the City Manager to conduct a study
for upgrading the City's development standards governing.
the land use and business licensing aspects of preschools
and day care centers in Hermosa Beach.
Motion Cioffi, second Brutsch. So ordered noting a "NO"
vote by Mayor Pro Tem Wood and the absence of Mayor Barks.
10. RECRUITMENT OF CHILD ABUSE TASK FORCE ADMINISTRATOR.
Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated Novem-
ber 8, 1984.
ACTION - To adopt the City Manager's recommendations as
follows:
1. Direct staff to proceed with recruiting per the
attached class specification.
4. Direct the City Attorney to prepare an appropriate
Independent Contractor Agreement for use with the
individual selected.
5. Agree that the selection of the Administrator will be
made by an ad hoc committee consisting of:
2 City Council members
2 School Board members
3 other individuals to be selected at a future date
6. Stipulate that the Administrator will report to and
be supervised by the Hermosa Beach Child Abuse Task
Force.
Motion Cioffi, second Brutsch. So ordered noting a "NO"
vote by Mayor Pro Tem Wood and the absence of Mayor Barks.
FINAL ACTION - To adopt the remainder of the City
Manager's recommendations as follows:
2. Authorize utilization of the Los Angeles County
Personnel Department contract with the City to handle
the day today business of this recruiting.
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3. Request of the County Personnel Department that a
special screening committee be used to evaluate
candidates; said committee to include persons such
as Mr. Gary Bess, Executive Director of the Free
Clinic, Dr. Rowland Summit of Harbor General and
Ms. Margo Fritz, Director of Parents Anonomyous.
Motion Cioffi, second Brutsch. So ordered noting a "NO"
vote by DeBellis and the absence of Mayor Barks
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 80-654 RELATING
TO TRAVEL EXPENSES. Memorandum from Finance Administrator
Viki Copeland dated November 6, 1984.
ACTION - To waive full reading of Ordinance No. 84-778
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION" OF THE
HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TRAVEL AND
CONFERENCE EXPENSES."
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered noting the
absence of Mayor Barks
FINAL ACTION - To introduce Ordinance No. 84-778 with
additions as follows:
line 9 - "30 days after return to the City by said
individual"
line 11 - "Handwritten receipts may be used in unusual
circumstances."
Motion Wood, second Brutsch
AYES - Brutsch, Cioffi, DeBellis, Wood
NOES - None
ABSENT - Mayor Barks
12. LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CIY AND PROSPECT HEIGHTS BILINGUAL
SCHOOL FOR USE OF PARKING LOT TPLAYGROUND) JUST PURCHASED
BY THE CITY. Memorandum from Community Resources Director
Alana Mastrian dated November 7, 1984.
ACTION - To authorize the staff to enter into a lease
agreement with the Prospect Heights Bi -Lingual School to
rent them the property at an amount not to exceed $25.00
per month for the playground area.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered noting the
absence of Mayor Barks.
13. ELIMINATION OF FREE GUEST PARKING PASSES. Memoradum from
Acting Public Works Director William Grove dated October
31, 1984.
ACTION - To refer to staff for an extensive analysis to.
include a provision for the large number of parking
permits for unique circumstances and to particularly
attack the abuses without doing away with the free parking
permit completely. This report to be returned to Council
the first meeting in January.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch
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AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION—Staff to return with a proposed
resolution establishing'a guest parking permit policy.
Motion DeBellis — accepted by both the maker and second of
the motion.
So ordered noting the absence of Mayor Barks.
14. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS REMOVED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
The following items were pulled for separate discussion
but are listed on the Consent Calendar for clarity:
(c) DeBellis, (f) DeBellis, (1) DeBellis, and (m) Wood
pulled at the request of the City Manager.
15. MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
COMMISSION.,
ACTION - To recess the regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Hermosa Beach to a meeting of the Hermosa
Beach Vehicle Parking District.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered noting the
absence of Mayor Barks
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach was recessed at the hour of 10:15 P.M. to a meeting of the
Vehicle Parking District Commission.
The meeting reconvened at the hour of 10:20 P.M.
16. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS — CITY MANAGER
a. Gould/27th Street Traffic Circulation Status Report
(continued from (10/23 meeting). Memorandum from
City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated October 19, 1984.
ACTION - To receive and file.
Motion Brutsch, second Wood. So ordered noting the
absence of Mayor Barks
b. Request for Closed Session 11/27/84. Memorandum from
City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated November 8, 1984.
ACTION - To convene a Closed Executive Session on
November 27, 1984 at 6:30 P.M. for discussion of
matters of personnel and litigation.
Motion Brutsch, second Wood. So ordered noting the
absence of Mayor Barks
c. Implementation of recent State and Federal Legisla-
tion. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer dated November 8, 1984.
ACTION - To request a report back from each operating
department regarding the implementation of this
legislation.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So
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FINAL ACTION - The requested reports to be brought
to Council the first meeting in January.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered noting
the absence of Mayor Barks.
d. Recommendation to set interview date re. City Attorney
Recruiting. Memorandum from -City Manager. Gregory T.
Meyer dated November 8, 1984.
PROPOSED ACTION - The City Council to look at all
applicants for the position of City Attorney.
Motion Brutsch, second DeBellis
Withdrawn by the maker of the motion with the con-
currence of the second.
ACTION - The City Attorney to attempt to narrow down
to two the applicants to be interviewed by the City
Council, provide them with three if he is unable to
narrow the field to two, and give them a synopsis of
every proposal with sufficient lead time so that
individual councilmembers can request interviews wih
any or all.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch
AMENDMENT TO MOTION - The City Manager to provide
Council with a list of firms/individuals sent the RFP.
Motion DeBellis - accepted by both the maker and the
second of the motion.
So ordered noting the absence of Mayor Barks.
City Manager Meyer stated that they planned to do this
for the Closed Executive Session of November 27.
17. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. Railroad right-of-way Subcommittee Report - Wood
Mayor Pro Tem Wood stated that since both our Commun-
ity Facilities District measure and measure ZZ in
Manhattan Beach had failed, we would have to wait and
see what happens next time.
b. PCH Parking District Subcommittee Report - Wood.
Mayor Pro Tem Wood asked that Council establish a
procedure for proceeding without Mr. Polak since
he is not willing to negotiate.
ACTION - To. direct the City Manager and the Director
of Public Works to arrange a meeting of the PCH.
Parking District Subcommittee to schedule a proposal
with a report due back to Council on December 13,
1984.
Motion Wood, second Cioffi. So ordered noting
absence of Mayor Barks.
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18. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE
Roy Palmer, 1909 Bayview - asked Council to establish a
clear definition as to where the community stands with
regard to the Police Department.
19. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL.
Councilman DeBellis
CITY MANAGER CONTRACT
ACTION - That the contract with the City Manager be
amended to include a 2.4% increase PERS payment.
Motion DeBellis, second Brutsch. So ordered noting the
absence of Mayor Barks.
. SENATOR BEVERLY SIGNS - Asked that someone tell Senator
Beverly that it is not legal to post signs on telephone
poles on Valley and Ardmore.
SISTER CITY TRIP - Councilman DeBellis stated he was very
impressed and feels it is a very worthwhile project. He
hopes to have a report on the conference and thanked the
City for giving him the opportunity to attend.
Councilman Brutsch
BFI COMPLAINTS - Councilman Brutsch has received
complaints regarding BFI starting collections before
5:30 A.M. and he stressed this will be looked into.
LITTER BILTMORE SITE - Councilman Brutsch received a
letter regarding litter on the Biltmore site. This has
been cleaned up and letter sent.
Mayor Pro Tem Wood
P.O. FOR PLANNING CONSULTANT
ACTION - To allocate $2,000 to be paid from Prospective
Expenditures to pay Mr. Cotton, Planning Consultant.
Motion Brutsch, second Wood. So ordered noting the
absence of Mayor Barks.
OIL
ACTION When the canvass of the vote of the November 6
election is complete, the City Manager is to prepare a
comprehensive plan of operation for oil drilling including
the date of passage of the Ordinance (next meeting).
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered noting the
absence of Mayor Barks.
RFP FOR OIL DRILLING
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ACTION - To ask the City Manager to recommend an approach
at the next City Council meeting (November 23).
Motion Wood, second DeBellis. So ordered noting the
absence of Mayor Barks.
OUTSTANDING EXPENSE REPORTS - When asked if there were
any outstanding City Council expense reports, City Manager
Meyer advised that there were none.
APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY — City
Manager Meyer advised that the application for the grant
to purchase the railroad right-of-way was submitted
November 1.
Councilman Brutsch asked that he be granted an excused absence
for the November 23, 1984 City Council meeting as he and Mayor
Barks will be attending the National League of Cities in
Indianapolis.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Councilman Brutsch, seconded by Councilman DeBel-
lis, the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Her-
mosa Beach was adjourned at the hour of 10:45 P.M. on Tuesday,
November 13, 1984, to a Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday,
November 23, 1984 at the hour of 7:30 P.M. preceded by a Closed
Executive Session at 6:30 P.M.