HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/22/83MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING of the City Council of the City
of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, November 22, 1983
at the hour of 7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE CO ALLEGIANCE - Counci1member Webber
ROLL CALL
Present: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
Absent: None
PROCLAMATION Hermosa Beach Woman's Club Sixtieth Anniversary
Day - November 30,1983
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION - To approve the Consent Calendar with the exception
of item (e) pulled by Mayor Schmeltzer for separate vote/
discussion but listed in consecutive order for clarity.
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Barks
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor• Schmeltzer
NOES - None
(a) Demands & Warrants: November 22, 1983
ACTION - To approve Demands & Warrants Nos. 12241
through 12290 inclusive, 12086 to be posted 12-6-83
noting voided checks 12242, 12246, 12247, 12248, 12249,
12260.
_.(b) City Treasurer's Reports - June through September 1983.
Memorandum from City Treasurer Norma Goldbach dated
November 16, 1983.
ACTION - To receive and file
(c) Claim for Damages: Mr. Arnold Cattani, Rt. 6,
Box 215, Bakersfield, CA, filed November 15, 1983.
ACTION - To deny claim and refer to this City's
insurance carrier.
(d) Community Center Tennis Courts Contract. Memorandum
from Director of Community Resources Alana M. Mastrian
dated November 16, 1983.
ACTION - To approve contract as recommended by the
Community Resources Commission and staff.
(e) Request for 30 -Day Extension of Seasonal Employee.
Memorandum from Fire Chief Ron Simmons dated
November 17, 1983.
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ACTION to grant seasonal employment until 12/10/83.
Motion Wood, second Mayor Schmeltzer
AYES Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES - None
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
(a) Letter from William C. Fowler, Executive Vice President
of the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce requesting
that all silver posted meters be bagged from
December 1 to January 1 and that Pier Avenue from
Hermosa Avenue to Beach Drive be closed from 7:30 PM
to 8:30 PM on December 2 for the Christmas Tree
Lighting Ceremony.
ACTION - To grant the request of the Hermosa Beach
Chamber of Commerce as follows:
1. All silver posted meters are to be bagged
from December 1 until January 1.
2. Street closure on the north side of Pier
Avenue from Hermosa Avenue to Beach Drive
on December 2, 1983 from 7:30 to 8:30 P.M.
for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Barks. So ordered
noting the abstention of Councilmember Wood.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY
(Xv?,lISSION RE VOLLEYBALL COURTS. Robert E. & Barbara B.
Payne, Appellants. Memorandum from. Community Resources
Director Alana Mastrian dated November 15, 1983.
Supplemental material - letter from Barbara B. and
Robert E. Payne dated November 16, 1983; letter from
Roy Seawright dated November 21, 1983; letter from
Robert E. Courtney dated November 18, 1983; and letter
from Jane B. Turner dated November 20, 1983.
The staff report was presented by Alana Mastrian, Director
of Community Resources. Slides were shown exhibiting the
volleyball courts in question. The Coastal Corrmission was
contacted regarding what they would require of the City
should it decide to do something with the volleyball courts.
They replied it was necessary for the City to advise them
exactly what the City wanted to do and they would then
decide what process the City would have to follow.
City Attorney Post answered Council's question regarding
the genesis of Ordinance No. NS 431 advising that it was
an effort by the County to make uniform regulations for the
general operation.of the beach where the County provided
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lifeguard service. Sections 5 and 6 do not, in his
opinion, resolve the issue that was being presented - it
does not either prohibit or permit the volleyball courts.
The Public Hearing,was opened.
Speaking in favor of granting the appeal of the decision
were:
Barbara Payne, Appellant, 1632 The Strand, reiterated
items noted in her letter of November 14 and advised
Council that the court directly in front of her home had
been rebuilt on August 31, 1983. Also stressed was the
fact that the purchase of her present home was not
contingent on the moving of the court 50 feet from the
Strand.
Betty Ryan, 588 - 20,th Street
Elizabeth Frye - lives next door to Paynes
Robert E. Payne, 1632 The Strand, stressed they did not ask
for removal of the courts, only relocation of same, noting
that after close inspection of all records no
"grandfathering" of the courts was indicated.
Speaking against granting of the appeal from denial were:
Neal Gretsky, 1535 Bayview Drive
Jim Blackburn, licensed real estate broker in Hermosa Beach
John Mingus, 1722 The Strand
Kevin Campbell, 55 - 17th Street
Bill Spanos, 50 - 17th Street
Jim Graham, 1738 The Strand presented two petitions with
signatures of 175+ and 150 persons respectively who are opposed
to granting the appeal and read a letter from Kevin Robb,
1540 The Strand dated October 11, 1983, into the record.
Wilma Burt, 1152 - 7th Street stressed that the beach
belongs to the public and these courts, put on public
property, become public property.
The Public Hearing was closed.
ACTION - To accept the staff recommendation as follows:
(1) To retain all 42 beach volleyball courts as they are.
(2) To direct staff to develop a Beach Volleyball Court
Permit Policy to be ready for implementation
January 1, 1984.
(3) To develop the policy in the form of a resolution
to be placed before the City Council.
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES - Webber
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Recess called at 9:05 P.M.
Meeting reconvened at 9:20 P.M.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
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4. RECOMMENDATION TO RETAIN ASSESSMENT ENGINEER TO INITIATE
CREATION OF CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Charles Clark dated
November 17, 1983. Supplemental information - PREPARATION
OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT dated November 21, 1983 and a list
of tasks to be accomplished.
The staff report was presented by City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer and Public Works Director Charles Clark.
City Manager Meyer advised Council that staff would like to
entertain thoughts beyond year number two and it may be
that after creation of the district and operation of one
year, some of these districts might be merged for processing
purposes thereby reducing the need to rely as heavily on
the Assessment Engineer, adding that the costs below are
"not to exceed" numbers.
ACTION - To approve the staff recommendation to initiate
the proceedings for creating a City-wide Landscaping
Maintenance District, which will provide for the funding
of maintenance and landscaping of landscaped areas within
the City of Hermosa Beach. In addition, to utilize the
services of Patrick Rossetti Engineering in the enactment
,of this district noting that this action covers the first
year set-up ($9,000) and second year renewal costs ($4,500)
(for a total of $13,500), subsequent costs to be brought
back to the Council.
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES Wood
5. RECOMMENDATION TO RETAIN ASSESSMENT ENGINEER TO INITIATE
CREATION OF CITYWIDE CROSSING GUARD MAINTENANCE DISTRICT.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Charles Clark
dated November 17, 1983.
City Manager Meyer presented the staff report.
ACTION - To approve the staff recommendation that the
City Council initiate the proceedings for creating a City-
wide Crossing Guard District; which will provide for
crossing guards at selected intersections throughout the
City. In addition, to utilize the services of Patrick
Rossetti Engineering in the enactment of this district
noting that this action covers the first year set-up ($6,000)
and second year renewal costs ($3,500), for a total of
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$9,500, subsequent costs to be brought back to the Council.
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Brutsch
AYES — Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES - Wood
6. STATUS REPORT RE BILTMORE SITE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS TO
PROCEED WITH DISPOSITION. Memorandum from City Manager
Gregory T. Meyer dated November 18, 1983.
The staff report was presented by City Manager Gregory T.
Meyer.
ACTION - To approve the staff recommendation that the City
negotiate exclusively with Greenwood & Langlois/Doubletree Inn
for the purpose of preparing a Tentative Development Agreement
to construct a not to exceed 45 feet in height Doubletree
Inn Hotel on the Biltmore site; said negotiations for an
Agreement to be completed before February 1, 1984 subject
to an up to 60 -day extension.
Motion Wood, second Webber
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES - None
Prior to the vote on the above action, City Manager Meyer
noted for the record that the developer is aware that it
is not only the 45 -foot limit but the number of stories
and the 45 -foot limit. Also stated was that there would
be extensive community involvement and specifically forums and
public hearings on the draft tentative agreement. The
developer has agreed to this process after the negotiations.
7. REPORT ON STUDY OF HYDRAULIC PUMPING SYSTEM FOR STORM
DRAINS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Charles
Clark dated November 18, 1983. Supplemental information
Draft letter from Carl L. Blum of the Los Angeles County Flood
Control District dated November 18, 1983.
Public Works. Director Clark presented the staff report and
showed slides illustrating the storm's intensity, damage
associated with the intense rainfall and the storm drain
problem. When questioned regarding storm drain funds,
Mr. Clark indicated that CIP 113 had in excess of $50,000
in it and total sewer and drain monies available were
between $100,000 and $200,000.
Councilmember Wood volunteered to contact Supervisor
Deane Dana requesting assistance in dealing with flooding
problems within the City of Hermosa Beach and requested
precise information on funds.
ACTION - To authorize the Public Works Department to
proceed jointly with Los Angeles Flood Control in the
investigation, design and construction of storm drain
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systems to replace those systems which currently exist
are inadequate. Further, that a status report of the
progress of this project be prepared for a mid -year budget
review and letters requesting assistance for this storm
drain project be sent to Supervisor Deane Dana and
Congressman Mel Levine.
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Brutsch
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES - None
8. ORDINANCE NO. 83-743 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. N.S. 238, SECTION
6.50 D, BY ESTABLISHING A PARKING METER ZONE ON HERMOSA
AVENUE, FOURTEENTH STREET TO FIFTEENTH COURT, WEST SIDE AND
SETTING THE RATE AT TWENTY-FIVE (25) CENTS FOR THIRTY (30)
MINUTES.. Introduced November 15, 1983.
Introduced November 15, 1983.
ACTION - To waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance No.
83-743 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. N.S. 238, SECTION 6.50 D, BY ESTABLISHING A
PARKING METER ZONE ON HERMOSA AVENUE, FOURTEENTH STREET TO
FIFTEENTH COURT, WEST SIDE AND SETTING THE RATE AT TWENTY-
FIVE (25) CENTS FOR THIRTY (30) MINUTES.
Motion. Wood, second Mayor Schmeltzer
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES - None
9. ORDINANCE NO. 83-744 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
'OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE
ALEXANDER HAAGEN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY. Introduced
November 15, 1983.
ACTION - To waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance
No. 83-744 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH AND THE ALEXANDER HAAGEN DEVELOP-
MENT COMPANY.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch.
AYES - Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES - None
10. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF DENIAL OF VARIANCE REQUEST
ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1427 MONTEREY/1426-28 BAYVIEW DRIVE.
Report was presented by Councilmember Wood regarding his
reason for requesting this reconsideration. He stated that
a check of his records revealed that the total amount his
company received for the extension of a survey of the
subject property was $110, well below the $250 established
as the FPPC criteria for a conflict of interest. He also stated
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his company has no further interest in the project and no
intention of performing any further work on this property
in the forseeaable future.
City Attorney Post_ concurred withCouncilmember Wood - the
original facts had `°indicated that 'Triad Engineering had
received more than the threshold amount of $250 and it was
on that basis that the analysis led to disqualification.
In view of the information presented by Councilmember Wood
tonight, no conflict of interest exists under the Political
{Reform Act of 1974.
ACTION - To reconsider the denial of a variance request on
property located at 1427 Monterey/1426-28 Bayview Drive.
Motion Wood, second Webber
AYES - Brutsch, Webber, Wood
NOES - Barks, Mayor Schmeltzer
FINAL ACTION - To schedule the reconsideration of denial of
a variance request on property located at 1427 Monterey/
1426-28 Bayview Drive for the City Council meeting of
December 13, 1983, this reconsideration to be a Public
Hearing.
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Brutsch. So ordered.
11. PRESENTATION RE PROPOSED SALE/LEASE OF SOUTH BAY HOSPITAL.
South Bay Hospital Administrator Mr. James Pappas and
Board of Directors Member Mr. Richard Fruin.
'Speaking on behalf of South Bay Hospital were Dick Fruin,
221 - 18th Street, Manhattan Beach, Vice Chairman of South
Bay Hospital, and James Pappas, 1351 - 23rd Street,
Manhattan Beach, South Bay Hospital Administrator.
Mr. Fruin examined alternatives involving a corporate
reorganization noting that $15 million would be needed over
the next four to five years. They have received ten
proposals for lease by other health care facilities - one
of which is Little Company of Mary. This number will be
cut to five by December 7 at which time the public will be
invited to participate in the evaluation of these proposals.
Mr. Fruin stated South Bay Hospital would remain open, -it
would be an acute care facility and the emergncy room
would function as it does now.
Mr. Pappas reviewed four pieces of legislation which would
dramatically cut revenue under this system of payment,
thus increasing rates. He stated competition between South
Bay Hospital, Little Company of Mary and Torrance Memorial
would help employers as the cost of medical insurance would
not increase as fast as they would otherwise.
12. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
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Item 1(e) Request for 30 -Day Extension of Seasonal Employee
was pulled by Mayor Schmeltzer and is listed in consecutive
order on page 1 for clarity.
13. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
(a) Activity Report
ACTION - To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Wood. So ordered.
(b) Tentative Future Agenda Items
ACTION - To receive and file.
Motion Webber, second Mayor Schmeltzer. So ordered.
(c) Expenditure Report - July -September, 1983
ACTION.- To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Webber. So ordered.
(d) Revenue Report - September, 1983
ACTION - To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Webber. So ordered.
(e) Status Update re 2nd Story Addition to Fire Station
Memorandum from Fire Chief Ronald Simmons dated
November 16, 1983.
ACTION - To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Webber. So ordered.
Status Report on Dominos Pizza Complaint. Memorandum
from Acting Director Department of Building and Safety
Bill Grove dated November 17, 1983.
ACTION - To receive and file.
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Brutsch. So ordered.
Request for Closed Session December 6, 1983.
Memorandum from City Manager Gregory T. Meyer dated
November 18, 1983.
(f)
(g)
ACTION - To approve request to covene a closed session
at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, December 6, 1983 for the
purpose of meet and confer and matters of litigation.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch. So ordered.
14. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
(a) 1983 LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP BULLETIN - LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES — OCTOBER 1983
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ACTION - To receive and file.
Motion Webber, second Brutsch. So ordered.
(b) AT&SF SUBCORIMITTEE REPORT - Mayor Schmeltzer
Mayor Schmeltzer reported that at the last JPA meeting,
the Pub t i c Works Di rector was instructed to have a "grow -your -
own -trolley" report at the next meeting wnich will be
held at 4:30 P.M. on December 15. Councilmember Wood
requested that Mr. Clark contact him the next day for
the name of a resource person.
(c) SOUTH BAY CITIES MEETING - Councilmember Wood
Councilmember Wood advised Council that the EPA has
invented a gadget to wear on a vest which samples
the air for extended periods of time. They will be
interviewing approximately 2,000 people in the South
Bay area (Hermosa Beach, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach,
Redondo Beach, Torrance, Carson) - 175 will be selected
to wear this vest. They have asked for support of
this project - a letter from the Mayor showing support
of the project - a specific number to be run on
City letterhead.
ACTION - To authorize the Mayor to sign a letter
showing support of this project.
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Wood. So ordered
noting the objection of Councilwoman Webber.
-(e) RCC MEETING - Councilmember Brutsch
Councilmember Brutsch stated as the delegate he
attended a meeting last Wednesday and they are in the
process of switching from the Redondo Beach site to
the Hawthorne site. On Councilmember Brutsch's
motion, they are now going to audit and itemize all
their equipment yearly.
15. A MEETING OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH
TEMPORARY ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Mayor Schmeltzer, seconded by Councilmember Wood,
this meeting was temporarily adjourned on November 22, 1983 at
10:48 P.M. to a meeting of the Parking Authority of the City of
Hermosa Beach.
MEETING RECONVENED
The regular Meeting of the City Council. of the City of Hermosa
Beach, California, reconvened at the hour of 10:50 P.M. on
November 22, 1983.
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16. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
17. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
(a) Mayor Schmeltzer requested that Councilmember Brutsch
attend, as the official representative, the Woman's Club
60th Anniversary to present a plaque on behalf of the
City at Courtney's on November 30 at 6:30 P.M.
Wilma Burt spoke on behalf of the Woman's Club and
invited all Councilmembers to be the guests of the
Club.
(b) Councilwoman Webber advised Council that the
Sanitation District has signed a ten-year contract
with the landfill in Montebello which means that the
fees will not be increased because of this. Also,
the kelp beds are back to a much denser level than
even 20 years ago which is very positive.
Councilwoman Webber wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
City Manager Meyer distributed the Official 1983-84 Christmas
Catalog.
ADJOURNMENT
At the request of Councilmember Brutsch, this meeting was
adjourned at 10:55 P.M. on November 22, 1983 in memory of Pat
Cole, a young man known by many in Hermosa Beach, who died on
Wednesday at the age of 25, to a Regular Adjourned Meeting to
be held on December 6, 1983 at the hour of 7:30 P.M. in the
Council Chamber, City Hall, preceded by a Closed Session at
6:30 P.M.
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