HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/10/84MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, January 10, 1984 in
the Council Chamber of City Hall at the hour of 7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - led by Councilmember Barks
ROLL CALL
Present: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
Absent: None
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION OF DELEGATES, ALTERNATE APPOINTMENTS
AND/OR REAPPOINTMENT
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR
ACTION - To appoint Gary Brutsch Mayor for a nine-month term,
ending October 1984.
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Webber. So ordered.
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
ACTION - To appoint George Barks Mayor Pro Tempore for a nine
month term, ending October 1984.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Wood. So ordered.
Ex -Mayor Schmeltzer thanked Council and staff for their support
during the past nine months.
City Clerk Malone presented Ex -Mayor Schmeltzer with a gift of
appreciation from his fellow councilmembers and staff (purchased
with private funds). Also presented were gifts from the City
administration presented by City Manager Meyer and a Certificate of
Appreciation from the School District Board of Trustees presented
by Mr. Cioffi.
Mrs. Brutsch and daughter Shandon were escorted to the dais by City
Manager Meyer where they were presented with flowers by Mayor
Brutsch.
Mayor Brutsch presented his "State of the City", a copy of which
is available in the Office of the City Clerk.
APPOINTMENTS
ACTION - To appoint Mayor Gary Brutsch as the delegate to the
Los Angeles County/City Selection Committee.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Wood. So ordered.
ACTION - To adopt Resolution No. 84-4663 entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
APPOINTING A MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO THE CITY
SELECTION COMMITTEE OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT
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DISTRICT. PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC
UTILITIES CODE."
Motion Schmeltzer, second Wood. So ordered.
FURTHER ACTION - To appoint Mayor Brutsch as Delegate and Mayor
Pro Tem Barks as Alternate to the Southern California Rapid
Transit District. .
Motion Schmeltzer, second Webber. So ordered.
PROPOSED ACTION - To appoint Councilwomn Webber to continue in
her status as South Bay Cities Sanitation District delegate.
Motion Mayor Brutsch, second Schmeltzer
Mayor Pro Tem Barks pointed out that service on this organiza-
tion was compensated and that in the past the position had been
rotated to give each councilmember the opportunity to receive
the economic benefits derived from participation. Councilwoman
Webber withdrew her name from consideration.
ACTION - To appoint Mayor Pro Tem Barks as Delegate and Council -
member Wood as the Alternate to the South Bay Cities Sanitation
District (County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County).
Motion Webber, second Wood. So ordered.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION - To approve the Consent Calendar item(a) through
(j).
Motion Wood; second Webber. So ordered noting the "No" vote
of Councilmen Schmeltzer on item (i).
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular Adjourned Meeting of
the City Council held on December 6, 1983.
ACTION - To approve minutes.
(b) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City
Council held on December•13, 1983.
ACTION - To approve minutes.
(c) Demands and Warrants: January 10, 1984
ACTION - To approve Demands & Warrants No. 12538
through 12702 inclusive, 12557 and 12559 to be posted
1-24-84 and noting voided checks 12543, 12555 and
12561.
(d) Claim for Damages: Ellen Sheridan Deering and
Michael Francis Wallau, 1726 Carver, Redondo Beach,
filed December 16, 1983.
ACTION - To deny claim and refer to this Citys's
insurance carrier.
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(e) Claim for Damages: Kirk Emerson, 625 Guadalupe
#3,Redondo Beach, represented by Robert N. Christensen,
211 E. Imperial, Suite 203, Fullerton, CA 92635,
filed December 23, 1983.
ACTION - To deny claim and refer to this City's
insurance carrier.
(f) Claim for Damages: Robert A. Warren, 400 So.
Sepulveda, Manhattan Beach, filed December 27, 1983.
ACTION- To deny claim and refer to this City'
insurance carrier.
(g) Claim for Damages: Brian Barrett, 4647 Latigo
Canyon Road, Malibu, filed December 27, 1983.
ACTION - To deny claim and refer to this City's
insurance carrier.
(h) Claim for Damages: Marion Stowe, 659 Porter
Lane, Hermosa Beach, filed January 3, 1984.
ACTION - To deny claim and refer to this City's
insurance carrier.
(i) Approval of Final Map #22187: 75 -unit condominium
project at 440 Second Street.
ACTION - To adopt. Resolution No. 84-4664 entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL OF
TRACT MAP NO. 22187 FOR A 75 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
LOCATED AT 440 - 2ND STREET, HERMOSA BEACH; CALIFORNIA,
noting the "no" vote of Councilmember Schmeltzer.
(j) City Treasurer's Report: November, 1983.
ACTION - To receive and file.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Letter from Michael Schubach, 906 - 15th Place, Hermosa
Beach dated January 10, 1984 requesting continuance of
his appeal of an adverse BZA decision. Supplemental
information: Memorandum from Acting Director of Building
and Safety William Grove dated January 10, 1984.
ACTION: To grant the request and reschedule this appeal
for February 14, 19840
Motion Wood, second Schmeltzer. So ordered.
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PUBL IC HEARINGS
3. APPEAL OF APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO SERVE BEER AND WINE IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE OPERATION OF A RESTAURANT AT 1200 PACIFIC COAST
HIGHWAY (JOSEPHINA'S). James G. Davenport., Appellant.
Memorandum from Acting Building Director William Grove dated
January 5, 1984.
The staff report was presented by Acting Building Director
William Grove.
City Attorney Post advised Council that the applicant had
the right to serve beer and wine on the property as zoned.
He also noted that the time to oppose the granting of the
variance has long since expired.
The Public Hearing was opened.
Coming forward to speak was the appellant, James G.
Davenport, 944 - 13th Street, speaking on behalf of other
area residents stated that they are not against the restaurant
but feel there was a lack of planning. 'He presented seventy
letters of protest and objection from residents of the area.
The major thrust of the objections were: parking (tandem),
entrance/exit on 13th Street; information on application
was erroneous; hours of operation,; traffic; safety; impact;
decrease nearby residential property values; City.
tax base; economic viability of project. Alternatives
suggested by Mr. Davenport were: °
1. To deny the` permit necessitating the resubmittal othe
application to the BZA.
2. Resubmit the permit to the Board of Zoning
Adjustments with correct information to reexamine
planning allowing at least 120-180 days prior hearing to
give both Josephina's and the residents time to prepare.
3. Accept the permit as is - this is not acceptable to,the
residents.
Ronald B. Taylor, 900 - 14th Street, endorsed Mr'. Davenport's
presentation as did:
Neil Hagemeister, 911 - 13th Street
Bernice Davis, 938 - 13th Street
_Gary Laney, 1326 Bonnie Brae
Speaking in favor of denying the appeal was Dick Krell,
Restaurant Concepts of America, 9911 W. Pico Boulevard,
Suite 730, Los Angeles, owner of Josephina's, stated
that 90% of therestaurant sales are food, 10% are beer
and wine. They have no plans for a "happy hour" and plan
to make this restaurant a family dinner house. When
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questioned by Council, Mr. Krell stated that a valet parking
system would be considered.
Mr. Davenport spoke in rebuttal again noting the lack of
planning.
The Public Hearing was closed and the item brought back
for Council consideration.
PROPOSED ACTION - To deny the appeal and adopt Resolution
No. 83-4665 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE IN CON-
3UNCTION WITH THE OPERATION OF A RESTAURANT AT 1200 PACIFIC
COAST HIGHWAY" incorporating the nine conditions listed.
Motion Wood, second Webber
Prior to a vote on the above, City Attorney Post, upon
questioning of Council, stated that because of the alleged
inaccuracies in the information submitted, this matter
would probably end up at the Council level again. In his
opinion, the Council does have all the facts.
Upon request, Acting Building Director Grove outlined the
process under the Building Code, noting that environmental
clearance and a parking variance had been granted the
project several years ago (1980).
City Attorney Post noted that there are three options
available: (1) grant the appeal; (2) deny the appeal; or
(3) modify or add conditions.
When questioned by Council, Police Chief Frank Beeson stated
that compliance with the ABC license would would only be
investigated upon complaint or when appropriate. If
directed by Council to check once a week, the Police
Department would comply.
PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE ACTION - To deny the appeal and grant a
Conditional Use Permit for the sale of beer and wine in con-
junction with the operation of a restaurant at 1200 Pacific
Coast Highway with the addition of three conditions: _(1)
no right turn on 13th street; (2) 11:00 P.M. closing; and
(3) within three months of opening,. the organization to
implement a valet parking system.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Barks.
Withdrawn by the maker of the motion with the concurrence
of the second.
ACTION - To deny the appeal a'nd adopt Resolution
No. 84-4665 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH CALIFORNIA, DENYING THE APPEAL AND
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE SALE OF BFFR AND WINE IN
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CONJUNCTION WITH THE OPERATION OF A RESTAURANT AT 1200
PACIFIC HIGHWAY" with the addition'of these conditions:
1. No right turn on 13th Street
2. Midnight closing
3. Within three months of opening, to implement
valet parking
4. No dancing
5. No live entertainment
Motion Schmeltzer, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Schmeltzer, Webber, Mayor Brutsch
NOES - Wood
Prior to the vote on the above action, City Attorney Post
attempted to clarify a vote on the action noting that a vote
in favor approves the Resolution and grants a Conditional
Use Permit with addition of the five conditions.
A recess was called at 9:30 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 9:40 P.M.
HEARINGS
4. APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO KEEP MORE THAN TWO (2) HOUSEHOLD
PETS AT 1283 SEVENTH STREET (FOUR DOGS, TWO CATS). Mrs. D.
Bratcher. Continued from 12/13/83 meeting. Memorandum from
General Services Director Joan Noon dated January 5, 1984.
The staff report was presented by General Services Director
Noon noting that the problem was with the foundation of the
fence (should be cement rather than soft dirt).
The Hearing was opened.
Coming forward to speak on behalf of the applicant was
Staria Bratcher, 1283 Seventh Street, daughter of the
applicant, stating that to her knowledge the fence in
question had been fixed.
The Hearing was closed.
PROPOSED ACTION - To approve the application to keep four dogs and
two cats at 1283 Seventh Street with the provision that
the Hermosa Beach code, with regard to allowing the dogs
to exit, is strictly enforced and that the fence is repaired
and maintained in repair to the satisfaction of the Animal
Control Department.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch
AMENDMENT TO ACTION - To have the Building Department
inspect the fence.
Motion .Schmeltzer with the concurrence of the maker of
the motion.
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FURTHER AMENDMENT TO ACTION - In the event that the appli-
cant does not comply with the requirements of the City
relative to the fence within 90 days, to give the staff
administrative authority to revoke the application.
FINAL ACTION - To approve the application to keep four
dogs and two cats at 1283 Seventh Street with the provision
that the Hermosa Beach code, with regard Ito allowing the
dogs to exit, is strictly enforced and that the fence is
repaired and maintained in repair to the satisfaction of
the Animal Control Department and to have the Building
Department inspect the fence. In the event that the
application does not comply with the requirements of the
City relative to the fence within 90 days, to give the
staff administrative authority to revoke the application.
AYES - Barks, Wood, Mayor Brutsch
NOES - Webber, Wood
h 5. APPEAL OF APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS FOR
A MURAL AT 344 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY (AMMON'S ARCADE).
Jerome Olguin, Appellant. Memorandum from Acting Building
Director William Grove dated January 3, 1984.
Staff report was presented by Acting Building Director
Grove.
The Hearing was opened.
No one coming forward, the Hearing was closed.
ACTION - To deny the appeal and allow the mural, finding
that this is a mural.
Motion Wood, second Schmeltzer
AYES - Barks, Schmeltzer, Wood, Mayor Brutsch
NOES - None
ABSENT - Webber
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
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6. REPORT REGARDING FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLING METERS ON LOT "E"
WEST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD STREETS.
Councilmember Wood asked that this item be withdrawn.
City Manager Meyer advised Council`at at their meeting of
November 15, 1983, a staff report regarding this item was
requested.
(a) Staff report from General Services Director Joan Noon
dated December 21, 1983.
ACTION - To receive and file.
Motion Barks, second Wood. So ordered.
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(b) Letter from James Brisson, 211 Pacific Coast Highway
dated January 4, 1984 with attached Petition from
Merchants and Residents re Opening City -owned Lot at
729 - 2nd Street for Public Use, and a secone
petition.
Councilmember Barks declared a conflict of interest.
because he has an interest in real property :.and in
leasehold and left the dais.
Councilmember Wood asked that a copy of the lease
document with Vasek Polak be made available to the
Council and that a staff report be presented for the
benefit of the Council.
PROPOSED ACTION - To receive the petitions and refer to
appropriate staff members, insure that it is properly
noticed and hold a public hearing.
Motion Wood, second Webber.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, speaking from the
audience were:
Jim Brisson, owner and proprietor of the Hermosa
Saloon, 211 Pacific Coast Highway, read a prepared
statement asking for the opening of the parking lot
at 729 - 2nd Street for public use, on behalf of
fellow area merchants. Mr. Brisson presented Council
with a copy of the Vasek Polak lease noting that
Vasek Polak has been in violation of item 4 of this
agreement with the City since 1972.
Rick Suarez, owner of Econo Wash and Cleaners, 243
Pacific Coast Highway, indicating his support of the
opening of the parking lot and the exit to 2nd Street.
When asked by Council regarding the financial impact
on his business due to the closure of the 2nd Street
exit, he stated he had. a 20% decrease in business
and suggested that a signal be installed on 3rd
Street. •
Walter Anderson, General Counsel, Vasek Polak, Inc.
indicated that the subject parking lot is a necessary,
adjunct to their business due to policy set by the
factory. He indicated Vasek Polak's interest . in the,possibility--of,
purchasing this parking lot noting that Vasek Polak was
probably the largest contributor of sales tax to the
City. W. Anderson asked the City Manager to' keep
him informed of any action taken on this property.
AMENDMENT TO PROPOSED ACTION - To have a representative
from the Business Sub -Committee of. the City Council
(Councilman Wood to be the Council Representative)
meet with Mr. Fowler ofathe Chamber of Commerce,
businessmen involved with this issue, and staff
regarding this issue.
Motion Mayor Brutsch with the concurrence of the
maker of the motion and the second.
FINAL ACTION - To receive the petitions and refer to
appropriate staff members, -insure that it is properly
noticed and hold a public hearing. To have a repre-
sentative from the Business Sub -Committee of the City
Council (Councilman Wood to be the Council representa-
tive) meet with Mr. Fowler of the Chamber of Commerce,
businessmen involved with this issue, and staff
regarding this issue.
AYES - Schmeltzer, Webber, Wood, Mayor Brutsch
NOES - None
ABSTAIN - Barks
City Manager Meyer advised Council that staff will
return with a report within 60 days, the first meeting.
to be within the next ten days. The petitioners and
principals involved, Mr. Anderson as legal counsel to
Vasek Polak, the Chamber of Commerce and Councilmember
Wood as the Subcommitte representative will be
notified of this meeting by the City Manager.
7. REQUEST BY CARL MORE FOR PURCHASE OF 1100 LOMA DRIVE LAND
STRIP. DMemorandum from Acting Building Director William
Grove dated January 4, 1984,.
The staff report with slides was presented by Acting
Building Director William Grove.
Upon question of Council, City Attorney Post stated that
regulations state that only persons with the appointive power
are restricted in advocating before other bodies in the
City. It was noted that Mr. Moore is a member of the
Board of Zoning Adjustments.
ACTION - To approve the staff recommendation as follows:
1. Accept Mr. Moore's offer to purchase the land for
$1800 plus the cost of a title search.
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter the property
in escrow with the full purchase price to be paid
at the close of escrow. •
3. Require the Deed Restriction to be recorded as a con-
dition of sale.
Motion Webber, second Schmeltzer
AYES - Barks, Schmeltzer, Webber, Mayor Brutsch
NOES - Wood
FURTHER ACTION - That the two parcels should be tied
together and should be considered as one economic parcel
and sold as same.
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Motion Barks, second Webber
AYES - Barks, Schmeltzer, Webber, Mayor Brutsch
NOES - Wood
.:Prior to the vote on the above, Carl Moore spoke to Council
stating that he will be starting a second story addition with windows
shortly and without this piece of property, he would require
a variance being within three feet of the side property
line.
8. -BALLOT MEASURES FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, APRIL 10,
1984. Memorandum from City Clerk Charlotte';Malone dated
December 27, 1983.
PROPOSED ACTION - To adopt Resolution No. 84-4666 with the
elimination of references to the appointment of the City
Treasurer as a ballot measure.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Webber
ACTION - To take up this item later(in its entirety) in the
agenda as item 13.a. prime.
Motion Wood, second Mayor Brutsch. So ordered.
9 . RENEWAL OF COUNTY GROUND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. .Memorandum
from Public Works Director Charles-Clark dated January 5,
1984.
ACTION - To renew the agreement between the City of Hermosa
Beach and 'the County of Los Angeles for the maintenance and.
upkeepof the landscaped areas adjacent to the public
library located at the corner of Pier Avenue and Valley
Drive, for a period of five years, the rate schedule to be
as follows:
July 1, 1984 $ 4,138.00
July 1, 1985 $ 4,552.00
July 1, 1986 $ 5,007.00
July 1, 1987 $ 5,510.00
July 1, 1988 $ 6,000.00
Motion Wood, second Webber
AYES - Barks, Schmeltzer, Webber, Wood, Mayor Brutsch
NOES - None
10. ORDINANCE NO. 83-746 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HEPMOSA
BEACH .AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE N.S. 154, ARTICLE 12
"GENERAL PROVISIONS, CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS - YARDS,
HEIGHT AND AREA" TO INCLUDE' A SECTION PERTAINING SPECIFI-
CALLY TO SATELLITE RECEIVING ANTENNA. Memorandum from
City Clerk Charlotte Malone dated December 21, 1983.
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ACTION - To waive further reading.of Ordinance No. 83-746
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AMEND-
ING ZONING ORDINANCE N.S. 154, ARTICLE 12 "GENERAL
PROVISIONS, CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS - YARDS, HEIGHT AND
AREA" TO INCLUDE. A SECTION PERTAINING SPECIFICALLY TO
SATELLITE RECEIVING ANTENNA"
Motion Wood, second Schmeltzer. So ordered.
FURTHER ACTION - To adopt Ordinance No. 83-746.
Motion Webber, Barks. So ordered noting the objections of
Councilmembers Webber and Wood.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR ITIEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
None
12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
(a) Activity Report
ACTION - To receive and file.
Motion Wood, second Webber. So ordered.
(b.) Tentative Future Agenda Items
ACTION - To receive and file.
Motion Webber, second Wood. So ordered.
City`Manager Meyer noted that the Enc
reviews were scheduled for La Playita
Fenner`s Falloon only because alcohol
were being sold in an open area - not
basis.
(c) Police Activity Report, November 1983
roachment Permit.
and Fat Face
is beverages
on a regular
ACTION - To receive and file.
Motion Wood, second Webber. So ordered.
Chief Beeson advised Council and the audience that
in the past year, November to November, crime is down
in the City 4496.
(d) Report on Barricades at 7th & 8th Streets. Memorandum
from Charles Clark, Director of Public Works dated
December 22, 1983.
PROPOSED ACTION - To receive and file.
Motion Wood, second Webber
SUBSTITUTE & FINAL ACTION - To schedule a Public Hearing for
February 14, 1984 regarding the Barricades at 7th and
8th Streets.
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Motion Schmeltzer, second Barks.
AYES - Barks, Schmeltzer, Mayor Brutsch
NOES - Webber, Wood
Petitions were submitted to City Clerk Malone by
Maria Scoggins, 7th Street, for consideration by
Council regarding the barricading at 7th and 8th
Streets.
(e) 1982/1983 AAA Pedestrian Safety Program.
ACTION -- To._receive and file.
Motion Wood, second Webber. So ordered.
- - ) .= ThLrty day -extension for Acting Building Director.
Wi 11 iam Grove. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory
T Meyer dated, lan.uary 6., 1984
ACTION - To extend for 30 days from January 15, 1984
the temporary appointment of Mr. William Grove as
Acting Building and Safety Director.
Motion Wood, second Mayor Brutsch. So ordered.
(g) SCHEDULING 1983-1984 MID YEAR BUDGET REVIEW.
Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated
January 6, 1984.
ACTION - To establish February 7, 1984 at 7:30 P.M.
as the time'for the annual mid year budget review.
Motion. Wood, second Mayor Brutsch. So ordered.
City Manager Meyer stated that Mr. Ayers of MSI would
have a status report for this budget meeting regarding
proposed cost centers. Recommendations from the con-
sultant to staff and from staff to Council will be forth-
coming after the April elections.
(h) City Manager Compensation with Resolution 84-4670
establishing a Deferred Compensation Plan to be
Administered by the ICMA Retirement Corporation.
Memorandum from City Manager Meyer dated January 6,
1984.
Responding to questions, City Manager Meyer commented
that as a result of a meeting wi th them Mavor Pro Tem
Brutsch, he had prepared a separate letter to Council
and had included in his suggested modifications to
the employment agreement that there should be formal
goals.
PROPOSED ACTION - To refer this item to a closed
session to discuss goals and the general concept of
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merit pay for a City Manager and that this item then
be put on the agenda for 1-24-84 to discuss the
specific salary proposal of the City Manager at that
t ime. Motion Wood.
The City At;toi-ney adv i sedE,that performance but not
salary could be discussed in closed session and added
that "the concept of merit pay" is salary. Council -
member Wood then restated the proposed action above.
PROPOSED ACTION - To refer this item to the closed session of
January 24, 1984 to discuss the performance of the
City Manager and then to discuss the pay on a retro-
active basis at the regular meeting of January 24.
Motion Wood - Motion dies for lack of a second
ACTION - In reference to the 1-6-84 letter from the City
Manager, to adopt Amendment No. 3 to the City Manager's
Employment Agreement to increase base by 1.3%, the City to
assume 4.6% of the 7% PERS, the City to provide
Dental and Vision insurance effective February -1, 1984,
Mental and Health insurance effective October 1, 1983,
the City to convert 40 hours of non-productive time to
a 1.9% Management Option Benefit Program, join the
ICMA Deferred Compensation Retirement Program at no
cost to the City, the City to provide gas and oil for
the City car utilized for City related business, be
allowed to teach a public administration course,
increase vacation accrual rate for at least five
years service from 12 days/year to 15 days/year, and
that based on an annual employment agreement review
in September, modify the Performance provision of
the Agreement to require quarterly reviews.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Mayor Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Schmeltzer,, Webber, Mayor Brutsch
NOES - Wood
For the record, Mayor Brutsch asked City Manager Meyer
if he were not able to meet the goals, as set forth by
Council in six months, would Council be able to
rescind this modified increase. City Manager Meyer advised
100% could be rescinded, not just the 1.7% or 2.3%.
FURTHER ACTION - To adopt Resolution No. 84-4670
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH TO ESTABLISH A DEFERRED COMPENSATION
PLAN ADMINISTERED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT
RETIREMENT CORPORATION".
Motion Schmeltzer, second Barks. So ordered noting the
objection of Councilmember Wood.
Councilman Barks stated for the record that this
particular item does not represent any increased cost
to the City.
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(1)
Report re 911 Phone. Letter from Robert J. Benson,
South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority
dated December 22, 1984.
City Manager Meyer advised Council that 911 has gone
into effect and is operable in Hermosa Beach.
ACTION - To receive and file.
Motion Webber, second Brutsch. So ordered.
FURTHER PROPOSED ACTION - That the information be
disseminated that the City of Hermosa Beach is
involved in the 911 service.
Motion Mayor Brutsch, second Schmeltzer
There was no vote on this motion since Chief Beeson
stated that there has been a press release
regarding Hermosa Beach's involvement in 911 and the
fact that Hermosa Beach Police cars have bumper
stickers so noting this fact and that dialing 911
from a pay phone is free.
(j) Request for Closed Session 1-24-84. Memorandum
from Gregory T. Meyer, City Manager dated January. 10,
1984.
ACTION - To convene a Closed Session at 6:30 P.M. on
Tuesday, January 24, 1984 for the purpose of meet and
confer and matters of litigation.
Motion:Webber, second Wood. So ordered.
(k) Request for Appropriation of AT&SF Litigation
Expense. Memorandum from City Attorney Charles J.
Post dated January 5, 1984.
ACTION - That an additional $10,000 be appropriated
from the Parks & Recreation Facilities Tax Fund to
cover the litigation re railroad right-of-way/open
space.
Motion Barks, second Schmeltzer
AYES — Barks, Schmeltzer, Webber, Wood, Mayor Brutsch
NOES - None
Prior to the vote on the above, City Manager answered
question of Council re the amount spent to date on
thi's item noting that approximately $23,000 has been
spent to date.
13. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
(a) Prime - BALLOT MEASURES FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1984. Memorandum from City Clerk
Charlotte Malone dated December 27, 1984.
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ACTION - To adopt Resolution No. 84-4666 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS OF SAID CITY AN ADVISORY BALLOT MEASURE
RELATING TO A .PROPOSED BOND ISSUE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
THE RAILROAD `RIGHT-OF-WAY'AT'A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 10, 1984, HERETOFORE CALLED
BY RESOLUTION NO. 83-4654".
Motion Schmeltzer, second Webber
AYES - Barks, Schmeltzer, Webber, Wood, Mayor Brutsch
NOES - None
FURTHER ACTION - To adopt Resolution No. 84-4667
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF
ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT REGARDING A CITY
MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS ON SAID MEASURE" noting the change
on lines 22-24 corrected as follows:
ADVISORY VOTE - BOND ISSUE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
Argument in favor of - Joint effort of Mayor Brutsch,
Mayor Pro Tem Barks, Council -
members Schmeltzer, Webber and
Wood
Motion Wood, second Schmeltzer
AYES Barks, Schmeltzer, Webber, Wood, Mayor Brutsch
NOES - None, .
FURTHER ACTION - To adopt Resolution No. 84-4668
entit-le.d "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE
FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES
SUBMITTED AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF APRIL
10, 1984".
Motion Wood, second Webber
AYES - Barks, Schmeltzer, Webber, Wood, Mayor Brutsch
NOES - None
FURTHER ACTION - To adopt Resolution No. 84-4669
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS
OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1984, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK".
Motion Schmeltzer, second Webber
AYES - Barks, Schmeltzer, Webber, Wood, Mayor Brutsch
NOES - None
Discussion ensued regarding meeting dates in April
noting that April 10 would be dark because of the
election and April 17 is Passover observance.
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FINAL ACTION - To schedule the canvass of the vote
on Monday, April 16 and to appropriately modify
Resolution No. 84-4669 to so indicate.
Motion Barks, second Schmeltzer
AYES - Barks, Schmeltzer, Mayor Brutsch
NOES - Webber, Wood
City Manager Meyer advised Council that the Council
meetings now rescheduled for April are April 16 and
April 24 at 7:30 P.M.
(a) Railroad Right -of -Way Subcommittee; Report.
1) Petitioners' Opening Brief: City of Hermosa Beach
vs. I.C.C.
ACTION - To receive and file.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Barks. So ordered.
FURTHER ACTION - To communicate with the League of
California Cities to determine if it is possible to
obtain additional Friends of the Court and to
authorize the Mayor to sign a letter requesting
this.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Wood. So ordered.
2) Caltrans 1984 Priority List of the Abandoned
Railroad Account with Memorandum from City Manager
Meyer dated January 5, 1984 re Application for
Funding from SB 283.
ACTION To direct City staff to complete the
application by the deadline of February 1, 1984
and that the City seek Bay Cities Transportation
Authority coordination of such an application
and place this item on the next agenda of the
Bay Cities Transportation Authority meeting of
January 19 at 4:30 P.M.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Wood. So ordered.
(b) League of California Cities Planning Institute.
Memorandum from Planning Director Pamela Sapetto.
dated January 5, 1984.
ACTION - To approve the attendance of three Planning
Commissioners and the Planning Director to this year's
League of California Planning Institute.. To.,ap.prove __�
the transfer of $1,380 from Prospective Expenditures
to the Planning Commission's Training and Conference
budget for this purpose.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Schmeltzer, Webber, Wood, Mayor Brutsch
NOES - None
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(c)
Planning Director Sapetto stated that Commissioners Newton
Smith and Strohecker will be attending the conference
scheduled for February 29 -March 2.
Commuter Bus Service to the El Segundo Employment
Center. Memorandum from PIanning Director Pamela
Sapetto dated January 5, 1984.
Planning Director Sapetto presented the staff report.
ACTION To adopt the staff recommendation and adopt
Resolution No. 84-4671 entitled "A RESOLUTION BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING COORDINATION OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
WITH THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIFORNIA TO
IMPLEMENT A COMMUTER EXPRESS BUS TO THE EL SEGUNDO
EMPLOYMENT CENTERS" with the following additions:
Section 2. Approval of an amount not to exceed $33,250.
Section 3. The association extend for one year.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Barks
AMENDMENT TO ACTION - To add: Section 4. That a staff
report be presented to Council within three months as to
whether the program is working.
Motion Wood, second Webber with the concurrence of the
maker of the motion and the second.
AYES — Barks; Schmeltzer, Webber, Mayor Brutsch
NOES - Wood
(d) Report to City Council from Councilman Barks re
National League of Cities Conference.
Continued to meeting of January 24, 1984.
14. A MEETING OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CI TY OF HERMOSA
BEACH
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach was temporarily recessed to a meeting of the Parking
Authority of the City of Hermosa Beach on a motion by Councilman
Wood, seconded by Councilman Schmeltzer at 11:45 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa
Beach was reconvened at 11:47 P.M.
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBL•IC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY
NATURE
Helicopter Landing at King Harbor
Coming forward was Parker Herriott, 224 - 24th Street ##4
advising Council that Redondo Beach has in their Harbor
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Department a recommendation by staff to hold a hearing
on January 17 at 7:30 P.M. in the Redondo Beach City
Council Chambers regarding a helistop at Portofino
Way. He asked that Hermosa Beach oppose this helistop.
ACTION - To direct staff to investigate this matter and
report back to the City Council as to what is planned by
Redondo Beach with regard to helicopter landings at King
Harbor.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Barks. So ordered.
16. OTHER MATTERS - CITY CX)UNC I L
1. SCAG Items Legislative Priorities - Councilman Wood
Mayor Brutsch stated that he and Councilman Barks will
attend and represent the City's position on their
Parking Related Revenues Res. which they presented
in San Francisco.
2. Compulsory Arbitration - Out of Committee -Councilman Wood
ACTION - To authorize the Mayor to convey again to
Senator Beverly the City' Council's unanimous
opposition to compulsory arbitration.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Webber. So ordered.
3. Energy Conservation - Councilman Wood
ACTION. To ask staff to investigate the program
being undertaken by the City of Santa Monica regarding
energy conservation to see if we can start such a
program in Hermosa Beach.
Motion Wood, second Schmeltzer. So ordered.
4. Parking Citation Resolution - Councilman Barks
Councilman Barks noted that the Transportation
Committee of the League of California Cities
will be reviewing the resolution that was
presented in San Francisco and he feels Council needs
copies of the legislation that Senator Beverly is -
moving. General Services Director Noon will give
Councilman Barks and Mayor Brutsch copies.
5. Promissory Note to Include Collection of Attorney's
Fees - Councilman Wood
The City Attorney is working on this.
6. Planning Commission/City Council Workshop - City
Manager Meyer
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ACTION - To hold a joint workshop on Thursday,
February 16 at 7:30 P.M. between the City Council
and the Planning Commission to discuss the Land Use
Element update.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Mayor Brutsch. So ordered.
The agenda will be reviewed with Mayor Brutsch before
it goes out.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Councilman Schmeltzer, seconded by Councilman
Barks, the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Hermosa Beach was adjourned at the hour of 11:58 P.M. to a
Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 24, 1984 at the
hour of 7:30 P.M. preceded by a Closed Session at 6:30 P.M.
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