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Home My WebLink About03/19/84MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City" of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Monday, March 19, 1984 in the Council Chamber, City Hall at the hour of 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Councilwoman Webber ROLL CALL Present: Barks, Webber, Mayor Brutsch Absent: .Schmeltzer (excused absence) - arrived at 7:45 P.M. Wood - out-of-town MUNICIPAL MATTERS 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 RESOLUTION 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.) ACTION - To waive further reading of Ordinance. No. 84-747. .Motion Webber, second Mayor Brutsch. So ordered noting the absence of Councilmembers Schmeitzer and Wood. . FURTHER ACTION - To adopt Ordinance No. 84-747 entitled "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 RESOLUTION 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'l, 1984." Motion Webber, second Barks AYES - Barks, Webber, Mayor Brutsch NOES - None ABSENT - Schmeltzer, Wood 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. The staff report was presented by City Manager Meyer. Minutes 3-19-84 TICKET AMNESTY PROGRAM (continued) ACTION - To approve the staff recommendation thereby (1) adopting Resolution No. 84-4690 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, IMPLEMENTING A PARKING TICKET AMNESTY PROGRAM" commencing on April 9, 1984 through April 30, 1984, a period of three weeks; and (2) provide advance publicity in the Los Angeles Times, Daily Breeze, Easy Reader and Beach Cities Newspapers. Motion Webber, second Mayor Brutsch AYES - Barks, Webber (noting the corrections on lines 13 and 14 of Resolution No. 84-4690 - change of dates), Mayor Brutsch NOES - None ABSENT - Schmeltzer, Wood 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. Supplemental information - Letters from.Mr. & Mrs. Lowell J. Stirratt dated February 26, 1984 and Ann Gubser dated March 7, 1984. City Manager Meyer presented the staff report. City Attorney Post suggested the following addition to the title of the resolution: "and Submitting this Resolution for Voter Approval at the November, 1984 Election." ACTION - To adopt Resolution No. 84-4691 entitled "A RESOLUTION 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 RESOLUTION NO. 83-4653 AND APPROVED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 84-4680 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE, DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT CONTAIN IN SAID REPORT; ORDERING CERTAIN LAND- SCAPING MAINTENANCE, RENOVATING AND REPLACEMENT AND APPURTENANCES TO BE MAINTAINED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1985, AND SUBMITTING THIS RESOLUTION FOR VOTER APPROVAL AT THE NOVEMBER, 1984 ELECTION" which places the creation of.the Hermosa Beach Landscaping Maintenance District for 1985-86 on the November, 1984 election ballot. Included on the ballot will be specific language as to the cost of the district. which will be increased by zone to the amount that was originally proposed by staff which is double the amount shown in the resolution.. Motion Barks, second Mayor:-Brutsch AYES - Barks, Webber, Mayor Brutsch NOES - None ABSENT - Schmeltzer, Wood -2- Minutes 3-19-84 15. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION 1.(g) TRANSIT CONTRACTORS CONTRACT AND BUDGET. Memorandum from Planning Director Pamela Sapetto dated March 6, 1984. (Pulled by Councilwoman Webber) ACTION - To approve the Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and Transit Contractors for the operation' of the paratransit and beach shuttle services; and to adopt Resolution No. 84-4692 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR TRANSIT CONTRACTORS AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE PARATRANSIT AND BEACH SHUTTLE SERVICES", the total cost not to exceed $20,667 for the first quarter's operation. Motion Barks, second Mayor Brutsch AYES - Barks, Schmeltzer, Mayor Brutsch NOES - Webber ABSENT - Wood Prior to the vote on the above motion, Councilmember.Schmeltzer arrived at 7:45 P.M. and participated in discussion of the motion. 1.(i) STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUND, LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS, AND UMTA SECTION 9 OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATIONS. Memorandum from Planning Director Pamela Sapetto dated February 23, 1984. ACTION - To approve the staff recommendation and adopt Resolution No. 84-4693 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED" and Resolution No. 84-4694 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR GRANTS UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1971, AS AMENDED". Motion Barks, second Mayor Brutsch AYES - Barks, Schmeltzer, Mayor Brutsch NOES - Webber ABSENT - Wood 16. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER (a) Conceptual Plan Hermosa Beach Hotel City Manager Meyer stated that discussions were proceeding on the draft of a Development Agreement with developer Greenwood and Langlois and the Doubletree Hotel. The first conceptual plan has been prepared and a copy distributed and reviewed by Planning, .the developer and the City Manager and was -reviewed with the Planning Commission on March 6. -3- Minutes 3-19-84 HERMOSA BEACH HOTEL (continued) Planning Director Sapetto advised Council that the Board of Zoning Adjustments is no longer involved with the environmental review. City Manager Meyer stated that both the Development Agreement and street vacation will be handled through the Public Hearing process. Options have been obtained on a significant majority of the properties involved and they are the responsibility of the developer. He advised that eminent domain had been discussed but staff recommends that it not be used since Council has not granted the authority for an eminent domain offering and if.-utiliz'ed.:not used beyond the Biltmore site parcel. City Attorney Post noted that eminent domain power is used to acquire property for a public use. Councilman Schmeltzer stated he had received two calls from individuals stating that the developer claimed if a settlement was not reached, the City would use the power of eminent domain. ACTION - To proceed as recommended in the. staff report and adopt the calendar of four meetings as presented. Motion Webber, second Mayor Brutsch AYES - Barks, Schmeltzer, Webber, Mayor Brutsch NOES - None ABSENT - Wood (b) Request for Closed Session March 27, 1984. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated March 8, 1984. ACTION - To schedule a closed sesson on March 27, 1984 at 6:30 P.M. for the purpose of meet and confer and matters of litigation. Motion Webber, second Schmeltzer. So ordered- Wood absent. 17. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL (a) Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Barks for League of California 'Cit'i'es Committee on Transportation and Public Works. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated March 6, 1984. Councilman Barks was congratulated by Council. ACTION To receive and file. Motion Webber, second Mayor Brutsch. So ordered.- Wood absent., (b) City 'Council' 'Subcommittee re Conditions on 27th Street. Memorandum from Public Works Director Charles Clark dated March 7, 1984. Supplemental information -report from 'the 27th Street Environmental Protection Assn. dated 3-1-84. -4- Minutes 3-19-84 27TH STREET REPORT (continued) Councilwoman Webber presented financial figures regarding the costs involved to date pertaining to the 27th Street problem: $22,000 - est. cost of Police Dept. time Jan. -Nov. 1983 18,000 - Police Officer salaries 5,000 - Police Department admin. costs. 45,000 - Public Works time including $9,660 for consultant and 33 meetings in 41 months $90,000 TOTAL Councilwoman Webber stressed her indignation at being accused of shirking her responsibility in trying to help anyone in the City of Hermosa Beach regardless -of who they were. ACTION - To receive and file. Motion Barks, second Mayor Brutsch. So ordered noting the absence of Councilman Wood. (c) Reconsideration of Council Compensation. Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated March 2, 1984. Councilmember Barks requested that this item be put on the March 27 agenda with the deletion of item (a) base compensation for City Council members. Councilmember Barks addressed item (b) health related benefits and the City's policy regarding benefits for City Council members, and stressed the need for clarification of indirect versus direct compensation. ACTION - To bring the item of Council Compensation back to the Council at the meeting of March 27., 1984. Motion Barks, second Mayor Brutsch AYES - Barks, Schmeltzer, Mayor Brutsch NOES Webber ABSENT - Wood 18. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY NATURE None 19. OTHER MATTERS CITY COUNCIL (a) Medical Transportation Reimbursement - Mayor Brutsch Mayor Brutsch questioned staff regardingthe fact that payment was not being received for transporting of Medical and possibly Medicare patients because the Hermosa Beach Paramedic ambulance is not a qualified ambulance service. . (continued) Minutes 3-19-84 MEDICALTRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT (continued) Fire Chief Simmons stated that the City does not qualify from Medical for payment of ambulance transporta- tion as the State will not reimburse public agencies and that there is some doubt re reimbursement for Medicare patients. City Manager Meyer stated staff will come back to Council with a report regarding this matter. (b) 15 -Minute Parking Zone - Councilwoman Webber Councilwoman Webber asked staff to investigate the possibility of painting a 15 -minute green stripe in front of the liquor store across from Priamos on Pacific Coast Highway. Public Works Director. Clark stated that they will bring back a report on this item at a future Council meeting. (c) Vacancies Boards and Commissions. Memorandum from City Clerk Charlotte Malone dated March 5, 1984. There being no applications on file, Ms. Shirley Macdonald has agreed to stay on the Vehicle Parking District #1 Commission until a replacement appointment has been made. ADJOURNMENT On a motion by Mayor Brutsch the Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach was adjourned at the hour of 8:40 P.M. on Monday, March 19, 1984 to a Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 27, 1984 at the hour of 7:30 P.M. to be preceded by a Closed Session at 6:30 P.M. for the purpose of meet and confer and matters of litigation. Minutes 3-19-84