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Home My WebLink About03/13/84• "LIFE IS LIKE A JEWEL -- THE NUMBER OF FACETS DETERMINES ITS SPARKLE." - Arnold H. Giasow AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, March 13, 1984 - CouncilChambers, City Hall Closed Session - 6:30 p.m. Regular Session - 7:30 p.m. _ All Council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND. Itis requested that anyone who wishes to'speak on any matter, please give their name and address for. the record. Any complaints against the City Council, City Management, or depart- mental operations will besubmitted 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 CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION: Hermosa Youth Basketball League, Maria Scoggins, President CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters will be acted upon by one. vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. There will. -,be no separate discussion 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 on February 28, .1984.. f the City -Council held Recommended Action: To approve minutes. (b) Demands & Warrants: March 13, 1984 Recommended Action: To•approve Demands & Warrants Nos. through inclusive. (c) City Manager's Activity Report. Memorandum from Gregory T. Meyer, City Manager dated March 13, 1984. Recommended Action: To receive and file. (d) Tentative Future Agenda Items. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated March 2, 1984. Recommended Action: To receive and file. .!r±r-F,rn^«�.;rro+^^�mss•t��"^Rts;r!�r . City Council Agenda - March 13, 1984 Consent Calendar (Continued ) (e) Request by Chamber of Commerce. for "blanket approval" of several sidewalk sales during 1984. Letter from Chamber President Benjamin P. Wasserman dated February 23, 1984. Recommended Action: To grant approval for sidewalk sales. (f) Donation from TRW, Disaster Preparedness. Memorandum from Fire Chief Ron Simmons dated March 6, 1984. Recommended Action: To approve staff recommendation. (g).. Paratransit contract and budget.. Memorandum from Planning Director Pamela Sapetto dated March 6, 19841 PULLED BY WEBBER Recommended Action: To approve contract and budget. (h) Recommended retention of Fox & Company for 1983-84 and 1984-85 City audits. Memorandum from Finance Administrator Viki Copeland dated March:.6, 1984. Recommended Action: ,To approve staff recommendation. (i) Resolutions authorizing a grant application -for state transit assistance funds, local transportation funds, and UMTA Section 9 operating assistance grant applications. Memorandum from Planning Director Pamela Sapetto dated February 23, 1984. PULLED BY WEBBER Recommended Action: To approve resolutions. (j) Resolution of intention to investigate amending the parking standards to allow provisions for compact parking spaces. Memorandum from Planning Director Pamela Sapetto dated February 27, 1984. Recommended Action: To approve resolution. (k) Claim for Damages: David O'Dell, represented by Carl M. Hovland, 401 E. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, filed March 5, 1984. Recommended Action: insurance carrier. To deny claim and refer to this City's 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. APPEAL OF DENIAL BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS FOR A LEGAL DETERMINATION OF TWO UNITS AT 674 LONGFELLOW AVENUE. Peter Rosenbaum, Appellant. Memorandum from Acting Building Director William Grove dated March 1, 1984. APPEAL DENIED, RESOLUTION NO. 84-4687 '(4-1 Wo) 4. APPEAL OF DENIAL BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS FOR A VARIANCE AT 232 MONTEREY BOULEVARD. Diana Rich, Appellant. Memorandum from Acting Building Director William Grove dated March 5, 1984. APPEAL GRANTED, RESOLUTION NO. 84-4688 (4-1 Sch) 5. APPEAL OF A 3 -UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 630-632 ARDMORE AVENUE. Mr. & Mrs. David C. Riddle, Appellants (w/12 residents signatures). Memorandum from Planning Director Pamela Sapetto dated March 5, 1984. APPEAL DENIED, RESOLUTION NO. 84-4689 (4-1 Sch) -2- City Council Agenda - March 13, 1984 Public Hearings (Continued) 6. APPEAL FROM DENIAL BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP, GENERAL PLAN, LOCAL COASTAL PLAN, APPROVE A DEVELOPMENT AGREE- MENT AND PARCEL MAPS FOR A PROJECT SUBMITTED BY THE HERMOSA BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT. (Continued from 2/28/84 meeting.) REJECTED SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSAL W/3 POINT MOTION (SEE ATTACHMENT) (3-2 We/Wo) 7. PUBLIC HEARING RE. ENFORCEMENT POLICY PERTAINING TO VEHICLES BLOCK- ING THE SIDEWALK AND ALSO TO PERMIT PARKING ON BOTH SIDES OF SECOND AND THIRD STREETS BETWEEN PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND PROSPECT. Memorandum from General Services Director Joan Noon dated March. 5,. 1984' SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ACTIONS 8. CONSIDERATION OF REALLOCATING 9TH YEAR AND JOBS COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. Memorandum from Planning Director Pamela. Sapetto dated March 5, 1984. APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION (5-0) 9v, CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATE USES OF 10TH YEAR (7-1-84 TO 6-30-85) '� * II: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. Memorandum from Planning Director Pamela Sapetto dated March 6, 1984. USE TOTAL 10TH YR. CDBG FUNDS FOR DOWNTOWN STORM DRAIN PROJECT W/10% FOR ADMIN. HEARING$, (4-1 Wo) V 416$ 10. AN APPLICATION TO KEEP MORE THAN TWO. HOUSEHOLD PETS AT 18 - 19TH STREET (THREE DOGS). Memorandum from General Services Director Joan Noon dated February 13, 1984. APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION '(4-1 Sch)( 11. OIL RECOVERY INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. Memorandum from Planning Director Pamela Sapetto dated February 7, 1984. (Continued from „February 28, 1984 meeting.) SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ACTION MUNICIPAL. MATTERS REMAINDER OF MEETING CONTINUED TO MONDAY, 3/19 12. ORDINANCE NO. 84-747 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS DATED JANUARY 20, 1984, PREPARED PURSUANT TO RESO- LUTION NO. 83-4652 AND APPROVED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 84-4678 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE, DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT; ORDERING CERTAIN CROSSING, GUARD MAINTENANCE SERVICES TO BE FURNISHED AND MAINTAINED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1984. Memorandum from Public Works Director Charles Clark dated March 7, 1984. (For waiver of further reading and adoption.) 13. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH IMPLEMENTING A PARKING TICKET AMNESTY PROGRAM. Memorandum from General Services Director Joan Noon dated February 10, 1984. 14. LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985-86 SUBJECT TO NOVEMBER, 1984 REFERENDUM. Memorandum from Public Works Director Charles Clark dated. March 7, 1984. 15. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION 16. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS.- CITY MANAGER (a) Conceptual Plan - Hermosa Beach Hotel (b) Request for Closed Session 3/27 17. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL (a) Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Barks for League of California Cities Committee on Transportation and Public Works. (b) City Council Subcommittee re. conditions on 27th St. (c) Reconsideration of Council compensation. AGENDA ITEM #6: BR/BA - 1) TO REJECT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSAL AND UPHOLD THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN DENYING THE PROJECT. 2) INSTRUCT THE CITY MANAGER TO COMMUNICATE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SUPERINTENDENT OF THE HERMOSA BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT THE CITY COUNCIL'S INTEREST IN A PURCHASE OF THE ENTIRE SOUTH SCHOOL SITE, THE LOWER PLAYGROUNDS AT PROSPECT HEIGHTS SCHOOL AT HOLLOWELL AND PROSPECT, THE SEAVIEW PARKETTE AT 19TH AND PROS- PECT, FOR A PRICE NOT TO EXCEED $3,500,000 (INCLUDING $100,000 OF Z'BERG FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF SEAVIEW PARKETTE. THAT THE CITY MANAGER MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING POTENTIAL. FINANCING TECHNIQUES TO ACQUIRE THE SCHOOL SITES. (3-2 We/Wo) AGENDA ITEM #7: BA/ - TO ESTABLISH AN INTERIM POLICY CITYWIDE THAT WHERE CLEARLY DEFINED PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS WERE BEING BLOCKED BY CARS THEY BE CITED UNDER SECTION 22500F CALIF. VEHICLE CODE. ALSO TO INSTRUCT THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO STUDY FEASIBILITY OF INCREASING SETBACKS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION. ALSO TO SEEK AN EXCEPTION TO SECTION 22500F OF CAL. VEH. CODE AS A LONG TERM SOLUTION. (1-4 Sch/We/Wo/Br) MOTION FAILED. SCH/BA- PREPARE RESOLUTION ASKING PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE TO DETERMINE IF SETBACKS FOR PARKING ARE CURRENTLY ADEQUATE FOR TODAY'S STANDARDS. (4-1 Wo) ALLOWING • SCH/BA TO DIRECT APPROPRIATE STAFF TO REVIEW/PARKING ON "NO PARKING" �'"" SIDE OF STREET WHEN IT IS SWEEPER DAY ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. (OK 5-0) SCH/BA- APPROPRIATE STAFF TO REVIEW QUESTION OF REDUCING SIZE OF STREET AND INCREASE SIZE OF PEDESTRIAN WAY SO THAT IN THE FUTURE IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO ALLOW PARKING ON WHAT IS NOW PUBLIC R -O -W. (MOTION TO INCLUDE WHAT THIS WOULD COST.•) (2-3 Fail) SCH/BR- TO ENFORCE LAW (SECTION 22500F, CALIF. VEHICLE CODE) WHERE A 3' PEDESTRIAN PASSAGE IS NOT AVAILABLE... (3-2 Wo/Ba; Wood stated voted No as he felt he would be abrogating law) SCH/WE- TO DIRECT PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVIEW VARIOUS ALTERNATIVES TO IMPROVE PARKING SITUATION, ONE IDEA BEING EXTENDING WIDTH OF SIDEWALKS AND REDUCING WIDTH OF STREET. (4-1 Wo) AGENDA ITEM #11 SCH/BA- 1) DIRECT STAFF TO PURSUE POSSIBILITIES OF EXPANDING OIL DRILLING ON CITY YARD SITE PURSUANT TO.ORIC RECOMMENDATION. 2) APPROVE THE WORK PROGRAM DESCRIBED IN 2/7/84 REPORT. 3) SOLICIT A LEGAL/PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT TO ASSIST COUNCIL IN ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES DESCRIBED IN WORK PROGRAM. 4) TO NOT PURSUE DRILLING FOR OIL WITHIN THE STATE TIDELANDS TRUST AREA BECAUSE OF REST.ICTIONS PLACED ON THE USE OR REVENUE, -DERIVED FROM THAT. -AREA, • City Council Agenda - March 13, 1984 18. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC —MATTERS OF AN URGENCY NATURE. 19. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT Vacancies - Boards and Commissions Vehicle Parking District No. 1, unexpired term ending April 3, 1985. Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council March 2, 1984 City Council Meeting of March 13, 1984 TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS .March 27, 1984 Report on "quasi -contract" employees of the City Status report re. grants Housing Element Call for bids - RFP re. Sewer Study Engineer's report, Hermosa Beach lighting district Appeal of BZA decision re. 37 - 20th Street Appeal of BZA decision re. 207 - 16th Street •Proclamation re. "Fair Housing Month" Proclamation re. "National Library Week" Extension of Biltmore development agreement negotiations April 24, 1984 45 minute presentation from Management Services Institute re. City cost centers, fees and charges, etc. Possible'VPDAssessment District west side PCH, bet. 4th & Herondo. Land:Use Element May -'10, 1984 Four hour study session re. modifications to City permits, fees, franchises, etc. June 6, 1984 Budget -workshop re. City Manager's proposed 1984-85 budget June 12, 1984 1st public hearing re.: June 26, 1984 2nd public hearing re.: 1984-85 budget General Revenue Sharing 84-85 1984-85 budget General Revenue Sharing 84-85 City Council Meeting of March 13, 1984 Tentative Future Agenda Items Page 2 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 Recommendation re. Zoning Code change (new design standards; pre- servation �f older and nonconforming structures). 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 City Council Meeting of the City Council of March 13, 1984 ACTIVITY 'REPORT o Attached is a copy of the new Spring "After -School Recreation Program coordinated by the Department of Community Resources. o City Manager and the Executive Staff conducted an informal informational discussion session with the declared candidates for City Clerk and City Council. This meeting was held on March 1 and provided a meaningful exchange. o The annual.Executive Staff/City Manager team building seminar was held on March 8, 9 and 10. o An information presentation was made to the Planning Commission on March 6 regarding the proposed Doubletree Hotel, development agreement, etc. o The Southern California Edison contract to under- ground PCH (Herondo to 10th) will be awarded this month. The low bid was $200,000 over the.engineer's estimate. This will require our borrowing ahead 4Z years.into our Underground Conversion Funds. o Our request to fund the needed Fire Hydrant upgrade (11th Place & PCH).in order toprovide adequate main pressure for the auditorium sprinkler system has not been successfully processed with County CDBG. Because it was necessary to proceed, California Water Service has been retained, charged to the 1976 Bond Act funds.. Grego4y T. Meyer City anager GTM/ld Attachment