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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 1 Minutes 1-10-84 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. Minutes 1-10-84 (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. Minutes 1-10-84 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 Minutes I-40-84 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 Minutes 1-10-84 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. 6 Minutes 1-10-84 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 p 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. Minutes 1-10-84 7 (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. Minutes 1-10-84 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. 10 Minutes 1-10-84 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. Minutes 1-10-84 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 12 Minutes 1-10-84 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. 13 Minutes 1-10-84 (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. 14 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. Minutes 1-10-84 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 Minutes 1-10-84 (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 17 Minutes 1-10-84 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 Minutes 1-10-84 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. Minutes 1-10-84