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"COMMON SENSE I_S INSTINCT. ENOUGH OF IT IS GENIUS."
-George Bernard Shaw
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 8, 1984 - Council Chambers, City Hall
Closed Session - 6:00 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 matter,
give their name and address for the record.
Any complaints against the City Council, City Management, or dep
mental operations will be submitted in writing to the City Manag
for evaluation by the appropriate department.head prior to submi
to the City Council.
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Complete agenda materials are available for public inspection in
Police Department, Public Library and the Office of the City Cle
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS: ;,,.National Pet,Week, May 6 - 12, 1984
Mun=ioipal Clerks Week, May 13 - 19, 1984
Occupational Therapy Week, May 7 - 11, 1984
Correct Posture Month, May,.1984
National Insurance Women's Week, May 20 - 26
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters will be a$ted
upon by one.vote to approve -with the majority consent of t e
City Council: There will be no separate discussion.of the e
items unless good cause is shown by a member prior to the .oll
call.vote. (Items removed will be considered after Munici al
Matters.)
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular adjourned meeting of the Lit
Council held on April 17, 1984.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
on April 24, 1984.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(c) Demands & Warrants: May 8, 1984
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrarits Nos.
through inclusive.
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City ,Council Agenda _ May :8;, 1984
Consent Calendar (Continued)
(d) City Treasurer's Report: March, 1984
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(e) Revenue Reporting: March, 1984
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(f) Expenditure Reporting: March, 1984
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
City:_Manager: Activity Report. Memorandut-fr.oni..City 'Manage Gregory
T. Meyer dated May 2, 1984.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(h) 'State -Legislative Matters. Memorandum from City Manager G egory
T. Meyer dated April_23, 1984.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
Report on Parking Citation Amnesty Program. Memorandum frim General
Services Director Joan Noon dated May 1, 1984.
( Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(g)
(.j) Traffic:.&, Engineering .Survey Establish'ing:; Speedr)Limits 'on ."CH. Memo-
randum from Public Works Director Charles Clark dated May 2, 1984.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(k) Call for Bids: For publication of City Advertising (legal notices)
Display Ads July 1, 1984 through June 30, 1985. Memoranc.um
from City Manager Gregory" T.. Meyer -dated April 261'1984.
Recommended Action: To approve recommendation of City Clerk.
(1) Specifications .:for Strand Reconstruction. Memorandum from Public
Works Director:Charles Clark dated May 3, 1984.
(m)
Recommended Action: To approve specifications.
Resolutions Approving Lighting Assessment., Engineer Report and
setting Date for Public Hearing on 1984-85Hermosa Beach Lighting
District. Memorandum from Public Works Director Charles Clark
dated May 1, 1984.
Recommended Action: To approve resolutions.
(n) Claim for Damages: Tort Claim - Arthur Michael Mkitarian, 625
Avenida Mirala, Palos'.Verdes Estates, 90274, filed'April 3', 1984.
Recommended Action: Refer to City's insurance carrier.
(o) Re.uest for ap•roval of revised Engineering Technician spe ifications.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Charles Clark dated lay 3, 1984.
Recommended Action: To approve revised class specificatio
(p) Tentative Future Agenda :Items. .
Recommended' Action: To-recei-ve= andF file.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. APPEAL OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS DECISION GRANTING A
VARIANCE AT 428 LONGFELLOW AVENUE. Michael & Diana Mclnto h,
Appellants. Memorandum from Building and Safety Director illiam
Grove dated May 2, 1984.
4. PROPOSAL FOR A HOTEL ON THE BILTMORE SITE AND DOWNTOWN ARE
ADJACENT PARKING STRUCTURE: DRAFT EIR, SPECIFIC PLAN (LOC
COASTAL PLAN AMENDMENT) AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
a. Memorandum from Planning Director Pamela Sapetto
dated April 26, 1984, and minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting of April 12, 1984.
b. Certification of the Final EIR.
c. Approval of a Specific Plan and Local Coastal Pla
amendment for the project site, with Ordinance:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
WHICH ADOPTS A SPECIFIC PLAN TO REGULATE
DEVELOPMENT IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA BETWEEN
15TH & 13TH STREETS AND THE STRAND AND HER-
MOSA AVENUE AS INDICATED ON EXHIBIT 1 AND
LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT 2."
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Financial feasibility and design for parking structures
on Lot B and Community Center.
e. Discussion and future direction to staff regard-
ing,Development Agreement, Option to Lease and
Ground Lease.
f. Request for additional City Council meeting on
May 16, 1984. Letter dated May 4 from developer
Joe Langlois, Greenwood -Langlois.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE. COASTAL PERMIT ISSUANCE: PROCEDURES
randum from Planning Director Pamela Sapetto dated May 3,
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
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6. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION OF REFUSE
CHARGES BY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR. Memorandum. from Building .nd
Safety Director William Grove dated May 3, 1984.
7. POLICE STAFF REPORT ON PRE-SCHOOL INSPECTIONS, REQUESTED B MAYOR
BRUTSCH APRIL 24; AND RECOMMENDED CRIME PREVENTION ALTERNA IVE
APPROACHES. Memorandum from Police Chief Frank Beeson dat-d
May 1, 1984.
8. CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. Memorandum from
City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated May 1, 1984.
9. REPORT RE. ACQUISITION OF SURPLUS SCHOOL PROPERTIES. Memo andum
from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated May 3, 1984.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 84-750 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY'OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFI ",
REMOVING A PARKING METER AND ESTABLISHING A FIFTEEN MINUTE LIMIT
PARKING ZONE AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH (HERMOSA AVENUE ON T E NORTH
SIDE OF FOURTEENTH STREET). For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
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City Council Agenda - May 8, 1984
11. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS & REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a) Request for Closed Session 5/22
13. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS & REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a) League Legislative Conference
b) City Council Reorganization
c) Railroad right-of-way Subcommittee Report
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY NA URE.
15. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
Upcoming Vacancies - Board & Commissions.
Memorandum from City Clerk Kathleen Reviczky.
ADJOURNMENT
"COMgION SENSE IS INSTINCT. ENOUGH OF IT IS GENIUS."
-George Bernard Shaw
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH"CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 8, 1984 - Council Chambers, City Hall
Closed Session - 6:00 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 matter,
give their name and address for the record.
Any complaints against the City Council, City Management, or de
mental operations will be submitted in writing to the City Mana
for evaluation by the appropriate department.head prior to subm
to the City Council.
Complete agenda materials are available for public inspection i
Police Department, Public Library and the Office of the City Cl
lease
art-
er
ssion
the
rk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS:.,., ;National Pet Week, May 6 - 12, 1984
Muniipal Clerks Week, May 18 - 19, 1984
Occupational Therapy Week, May 7 - 11, 1984
Correct Posture Month, May,.1984
National Insurance Women's Week, May 20 - 26,
1984
1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters will be -cted
upon by one.vote to approve with the majority consent of the
City Council: There will be no separate discussion_of th se
items unless good cause is shown by a member prior to the roll
call.vote. (Items removed will be considered after Munic pal
Matters.)
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular adjourned meeting of the City
Council held on April 17, 1984.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council
on April 24, 1984.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(c) Demands & Warrants: May 8, 1984
Recommended Action: To approve Demands and Warrants Nos.
through inclusive.
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City .Council Agenda - May 8, 1984
Consent Calendar (Continued)
(d) City Treasurer's Report: March, 1984
Recommended Action: To receive and file.,
(e)
Recommended Action: To receive and file.:
(f) Expenditure Reporting: March, 1984
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(g) City.Manager:Activity Report:: Memorandum from City Manag:r Gregory
T. Meyer dated May 2, 1984.
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
(h) StatelLegislative'Matters. Memorandum from City Manager regory
T. Meyer -dated April 23, 1984.
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(i) Report on Parking Citation Amnesty Program. Memorandum f om General
Services.:.Director Joan Noon dated May 1,-,1984.
PULLED 'FROM CONSENT, THEN APPROVED' W70 DISCUSSION
Recommended Action: To receive and file.
Revenue Reporting: March, 1984
(j ) Traffic: ,t. Engineering Survey Establishing- Speed :Limits �n PCH.' Memo-
randum from Public Works Director Charles Clark dated May 2, 1984.
..CONTINUE TO 5/22 WITH REPORT BACK RE. SPEED LIMITS ON ADJACENT STREETS:,:
Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation.
(k) Call for Bids: For publication of City Advertising (legal notices)
Display Ads = Ju.ly'1, 1984 through June 30, 1985. Memora dum
from City Manager Gregory-T..Meyer-dated April 26, 1984.
Recommended Action: To approve recommendation of City Cl rk.
(1) Specifications for Strand Reconstruction. Memorandum from Public
Works Director Charles Clark dated May 3, 1984.
Recommended Action: To approve specifications.
(m) Resolutions Approving Lighting Assessment Engineer Report and
setting Date for Public Hearing on 1984=85 Hermosa Beach ighting
District. Memorandum from Public.Works Director Charles lark
dated May 1, 1984.
Recommended Action:. To approve resolutions.
(n) Claim for Damages: Tort Claim - Arthur Michael Mkitarian 625
Avenida Mirala, Palos Verdes Estates, 90274, filed April 80, 1984.
Recommended Action: Refer to City's insurance carrier.
(o) Request for approval of revised Engineering Technician specifications
Memorandum from Public Works Director Charles Clark dated May 3, 1984
Recommended Action:: To approve revised class specificati.n.
(p) Tentative Future'Agenda:Items.
Recommended Action: To'receive and -file.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.'
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City Council Agenda - May 8, 1984
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. APPEAL OF THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS DECISION GRANTI G A
VARIANCE AT 428 LONGFELLOW AVENUE. Michael & Diana Mclnt•sh,
Appellants. Memorandum from Building and..Safety Director William
Grove .dated May 2, 1984.
DENIED APPEAL`.& 'UPHELD BZA :DECISION
4. PROPOSAL FOR A HOTEL ON THE BILTMORE SITE AND DOWNTOWN AREA WITH
ADJACENT PARKING STRUCTURE: DRAFT EIR, SPECIFIC PLAN (LOCAL
COASTAL PLAN AMENDMENT) AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT., AND APPEAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION. RECOMMENDATIONS.
a. Memorandum from Planning Director Pamela Sapetto
dated April 26, 1984, and minutes of the Plannin
Commission meeting of April 12, 1984.
b. Certification of the Final EIR.
.CONT..T0 5/22, ALSO. -SEE ATTACHED
c. Approval of a Specific Plan and Local Coastal P1
amendment for the project site, with Ordinance:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
WHICH ADOPTS A SPECIFIC PLAN TO REGULATE
DEVELOPMENT IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA BETWEEN
15TH & 13TH STREETS AND THE STRAND AND HER-
MOSA AVENUE AS INDICATED ON EXHIBIT 1 AND
LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT, 2."
d. Financial feasibility and design -for parking str ctures
on Lot B and Community Center.
e. Discussion and future direction to staff regard-
ing Development Agreement, Option to Lease and
Ground Lease.
f. Request for additional City Council meeting on
May 16, 1984. Letter dated May 4 from developer
Joe Langlois, Greenwood -Langlois.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE. COASTAL PERMIT ISSUANCE PROCEDURE`. Memo-
randum from Planning Director Pamela Sapetto dated May 3, 1984.
'APPROVE STAFF REC. W/AMEND."NOTICING BE BORNE BY APPLICANT" '& WORD 'NOMINAL"
MUNICIPAL MATTERS .REMOVED IF POSSIBLE.
6. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE FOR COLLECTION OF REFUSE
CHARGES BY COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR. Memorandum_ from Building and,
Safety Director William Grove dated May - 3; 1984. RETURN TO STAFF FOR
60 DAYS W/INFO. ON:.'COST OF COLLECTION FEE BY COUNTY. ARRANGE " BUS .COMM /BF.I;MTG::':i :
7. POLICE STAFF REPORT ON PRE-SCHOOL INSPECTIONS, REQUESTED �Y MAYOR
BRUTSCH APRIL 24; AND RECOMMENDED CRIME PREVENTION ALTERNATIVE
APPROACHES. Memorandum from Police Chief Frank Beeson datied
May 1, 1984:
REFER TO; POLICE' RELATIONS COMMITTEE
8. CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. Memorandu from
City Manager Gregory T. Meyer; dated May 1, 1984.
APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION
9. REPORT RE. ACQUISITION OF SURPLUS SCHOOL PROPERTIES. Mem
from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated May 3, 1984.
OK #1 & #2 CM REC. PLACE #4 ON NOV. BALLOT•.
10. ORDINANCE. NO. 84-750 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOS
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFF
REMOVING A PARKING METER AND ESTABLISHING A FIFTEEN MINUT
PARKING ZONE AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH (HERMOSA AVENUE ON
SIDE OF FOURTEENTH STREET). For waiver of further readin
adoption.
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO 84-750 (5-0)'
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City Council Agenda - May 8, 1984
11. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
12. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS & REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a) Request for Closed Session 5/22 OK -6:30 p.m. /
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13. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS & REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a) League Legislative Conference R & F
b) City Council Reorganization CONT. 5/22 •
c) Railroad right-of-way Subcommittee Report
d) PROCEED W/LITIGATION AGAINSTTAGUE RE. CITY .OVERPAYMENT
14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY NATURE.
15. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
Upcoming Vacancies - Board & Commissions.
Memorandum from City Clerk Kathleen Reviczky.
ADJOURNMENT
R &F
MAYOR BRUTSCH APPOINTED TONY DEBELLIS TO JOIN GEORGE BARKS IN
MEETING WITH 27TH STREET ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GROUP. 'CHA
CLARK TO SET UP MEETING
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RE. AGENDA ITEM #4:
REPORT FROM OUR FINANCIAL CONSULTANT SHOWING THE FINANCIAL
COST EFFECTIVE FEASIBILITY OF THIS PROJECT.
WHAT RISK WE ARE TAKING
WHAT IMPACT ON CITY CREDIT RATING IF IT FAILS •
WHAT ASSUMPTIONS USED TO MAKE FINANCIAL PROJECTION YEAR ONE THROUGH
YEAR TEN VERIFIED BY OUR FINANCIAL CONSULTANT.
AT WHAT POINT DO THE SQUARE FOOTAGES STOP CHANGING & WHAT RELATIONSHIP
THOSE CHANGES HAVE TO THE EIR. DEBELLIS CONCERNED ABOUT CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES ON HEIGHT.
CITV OF H EPMOSA BEACH
INTFE 4 - =r' FFICE MEM
TO: All Department Heads
DATE- May 4, 1984
SUBJECT• May 22nd City Council Meeting FROM Gregory T. Meyer, City Mgr.
All agenda items for this City Council meeting are.due in
the City Manager's office no later than 10 a.m. Tuesday,
May 15. No exceptions, no grace, no nothing.
These agenda materials will be distributed to the City
Council on theevening of May 16. This change in schedule.
is necessary because the City Council will be attending the
League New Councilmembers Seminar May 17-19.
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Gr or or TT Me er
Ci Manager
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.Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Council
May 2, 1984
City Council Meeting
of May 8, 1984
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
May 10, 1984
45 minute presentation from Management Services Institute re. City
cost centers, fees and charges, etc.
Study session re. modifications to City permits, fees, franchises, etc.
fay 22, 1984
Land Use Element
Amending parking standards to include provisions for compact parking
spaces: PEIR
Report from City Manager on pre -releases
Public hearing re. Lighting Assessment District 1984-85
Public hearing re. appeal from denial of zone change - 2604 Hermosa Ave.
Short Range Transit Plan
Report from RCC Executive Director re. concept of a multi-year binding
commitment for the JPA
Advocacy position re. Prop. 18, June 1984 Statewide ballot
Redraft of agreement for independent contractor/employee
Report from General Services on implementing recommendations from
hearing officer re. parking enforcement
Report on balancing budget without use of money from sale of city.
property
Possible VPD Assessment District West Side of PCH, between 4th & Herondo
June 7, 1984
Budget workshop re. City Manager's proposed 1984-85 budget
June 12, 1984
Award of Bid - Workers Compensation Insurance, 1984-85
1984-85 RCC Budget
Appropriate documents for Political Activities ballot measure
)if:
1st Public hearing re.: 1984-85 Budget
General Revenue Sharing 84-85
- Continued
City Council. Meeting of May 8, 1984
Re: Tentative Future Agenda Items
Page 2
June 26, 1984
F. 2nd Public Hearing re.: 1984-85 Budget
General Revenue Sharing 84-85
Future Items - Date not yet set
Report re. City Treasurer reporting to Council on investments
..,w/report from City Attorney (City Treasurer may file a report
recommending what she sees as a vehicle for communication).
Encroachment permit reviews - La Playita & Fat Face Fenners Falloon
Plan of action for outside assistance to Finance Administrator
Status report re. Grants
Report on computerization of City Treasurer trust funds, including
VPD implementation.
Report on computerization of investment accounts, time certificates
of deposit, savings accounts and special bank accounts.
Honorable Mayor and Members
o.f the .City Council
May 10, 1984
May 2, 1984
City Council Meeting
of May 8,1984
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
45 minute presentation from Management Services Institute re. City
cost centers, fees and charges, etc.
Study session re. modifications to City permits, fees, franchises, etc.
May 22, 1984
,)4e -Land Use Element
Amending parking standards to include provisions for compact parking
spaces: PEIR
Report from City Manager on pre -releases
Public hearing re. Lighting Assessment District 1984-85
Public hearing re. appeal from denial of zone change - 2604 Hermosa Ave.
•. Short Range Transit Plan
Report from RCC Executive Director re. concept of a multi-year binding
commitment for the JPA
Advocacy position re. Prop. 18, June 1984 Statewide ballot
Redraft of agreement for independent contractor/employee
Report from General Services on implementing recommendations from
hearing officer re. parking enforcement
Report on balancing budget without use of money from sale of city
property
Possible VPD Assessment District West Side of PCH, between 4th & Herondo
June 7, 1984
Budget workshop re. City Manager's proposed 1984-85 budget
June 12, 1984
Award of Bid - Workers Compensation Insurance, 1984-85
1984-85 RCC Budget
Appropriate docuMents for Political Activities ballot measure
1st Public hearing re.: 1984-85 Budget
General Revenue Sharing 84-85
- Continued -
City Council.Meeting of May 8, 1984
Re: Tentative Future Agenda Items
Page 2
June 26, 1984
2nd Public Hearing re.: 1984-85 Budget
General Revenue Sharing 84-85
Future Items - Date not yet set
Report re. City Treasurer reporting to Council on investments
w/report from City Attorney (City Treasurer may file a report
recommending what she sees as a vehicle for communication).
Encroachment permit reviews - La Playita & Fat Face Fenners Failoon
Plan of action for outside assistance to Finance Administrator
Status report re. Grants
Report on computerization of City Treasurer trust funds, including
VPD implementation.
Report on computerization of investment accounts, time certificlt,
of deposit, savings accounts and special bank accounts.