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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. Minutes 11-22-83 1 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 Minutes 11-22-83 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 Minutes 11-22-83 Recess called at 9:05 P.M. Meeting reconvened at 9:20 P.M. MUNICIPAL MATTERS ,r 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 Minutes 11-22-83 $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 Minutes 11-22-83 5 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 Minutes 11-22-83 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 Minutes 11-22-83 7 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 Minutes 11-22-83 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. Minutes 11-22-83 9 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. Minutes 11-22-83 10 November 18, 1983 Regular Meeting of November 22, 1983 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council CROSSING GUARD DISTRICT Recommendation: It is recommended 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 di s tr i t Background• At the regular council meeting of June 23, 1983 the City Council directed that a proposition be placed on the ballot for the November 8, 1983 election that would advise the council as to whether or not to created a Crossing Guard District. This was done. The results of the November 8 election were 1,517 votes in favor and 691 against. Analysis: As a result of the election, the Public Works Department has begun proceedings to prepare for the.enactment of the Crossing Guard District, subject to the approval of the City Council. Two assessment engineering firms have been contacted to provide a cost for the enactment of this district. Quotes are as follows: 1) Rossetti Assessment Engineerin First year set up $ 6,000 Second year renewal $ 3,500 Total: $ 9,500 2) Kenneth I. Mullen Consultants First year set up $ .8,710 Second year renewal $ 2,200 Total: $ 10,910 As a result of this, it is therefore recommended that Patrick Rossetti Engineering serve as the assessment engineer for this project. Mr. Rossetti currently serves as the assessment engineer for the Hermosa Beach Lighting Assessment District. 5 -2 - Once authorized to proceed, the Department will return in December with a sequence of events commencing with a Resolution ordering the preparation of an engineer's rerpot. Prior to this, City staff will meet with the consultant to estimate total cost to be assessed. The City's current budget for the fiscal year 83-84 for crossing guard salaries if $32,000 which provides for 6 guards. For the 84-85 fiscal year, a 7th guard will be added at a cost of $4,000 bring the total to $36,000. In addition, there will be $13,360 for City administration. The assessment engineer's fees will be built into the assessment district. Initial funding for the assessment engineer, if approved, will be drawn from Prospective Expenditures. Once the district is enacted, these monies will be reimbursed. Charles Clark, Director of Public Works Concur: Greg ry . Veyer, City Manager CC:md November 17, 1983 Regular Meeting of November 22, 1983 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council STORM DRAIN REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Public Works Department to proceed jointly with Los Angeles County Flood Control in the investigation, design and construction of storm drain systems to replace those systems which currently exist that are inadequate. Further, the City Council directs that a status report of the progress of this project be prepared for the mid -year budget rppview , IYIaA R�,,../r,7�' Qd..# +�.1 Background: O During the winter storms of 82-83, Los Angeles County was hit by a series of storms which ranked as being the 4th wettest in the 110 years recorded in the County history. In specific, over 32 inches of rainfall fell in the downtown Los Angeles area. Storms moving through the area between February 26 and March 6, 1,983 deposited in excess of 8 inches of rain at an extremely high intensity level. An example being that on March 1, the rain gauge station at the Bel -Air Hotel recorded a new record, 2.4 inches of rain in 15 minutes. The probability of a recurrence of this type of rainfall is considered to be once every 10,000 years. In addition to the rainfall, gale force winds and high seas contributed greatly to property damage. Waves in excess of 18 feet were'generated by these storm fronts. As a result of the heavy rains and unruly seas, over $40,000,000 in property damage along with the loss of 6 lives occurred in the Los Angeles County area. Locally within the City, problems encountered were flooding, loss of roofs, and portions of buildings due to high winds and damage associated with extremely intense rainfall. Further intensifying the problems associated with the winds and rain were the high tides which as a result of the change in profile of the beach due to the erosion by the tides, caused sea water to enter through the outlets of the storm drains and exit out of the catch basins along Beach Drive. This, at times, prevented rain water from exiting through the storm drains. 7 1 -2- As recently as August, an extremely intense rainfall depositing over an inch of rain in 45 minutes caused damage in the low lying areas of the City west of Hermosa Avenue between 2nd Street and 15th Street totaling in excess of $35,000 in claims• The primary causes of the property damage were intensity of the rainfall coupled with storm drains that had been closed by high tides. Approximately 60 days ago, the City Council directed the Public Works Department to commence a full scale investigation into the existing storm drain system and determine a course of action to attempt to prevent the recurrence of such incidents. Analysis: An analysis of the August 18 storm that caused property damage in the downtown areas of Hermosa Beach revealed that intense rains and storm drains closed by tides resulted in the flooding. Damage was concentrated in an area between Hermosa Avenue, 13th Street, Beach Drive and 9th Street. There are currently 4 storm drains that service this area: A 24" line at 10th Street; a 12" line at 11th Street; a 3' line under the Pier; and, a 12" line on 13th Street. With the exception of the 3' line which is concrete, the others are corrugated metal pipe. As a result of their small diameters, which is pro- portionate to their capacity as well as the material of which they are manufactured, in an intense rainfall, they, at times, can be inadequate to service the flow of storm water. In addition, the location of the outfall on the beach is such that they are of a considerable distance from the water's edge. This, therefore, requires a great deal of time by maintenance crews to open a pathway for the storm water to flow from the storm drain to the sea. Adding to the deficiencies of these systems are the inadequate number of collection basins directing storm waters to the main flood channel. Water, must, at times, travel in excess of 500' to reach collector catch basins. The 3' concrete pipe storm drain which currently exists on Pier Avenue and has its outfall under the Pier is adequate; however, due to the tides the opening to the storm drain is closed almost daily. In heavy rainfalls, once this storm drain is opened, the storm waters on Pier Avenue and in the adjacent areas subside quickly. To commence to prepare a plan of remedial action for deficient storm drains in this area, the Department has broken the affected areas into two target locations: -3 - Target Area 1 - Bounded by Hermosa Avenue, 13th Street, the Strand and 10th Street. Target Area 2 - Bounded by Hermosa Avenue, 8th Street, the Strand and 6th Street. These areas are shown in priority order. These priorities were established based on the deficiency of the existing drains and previous flood damage encountered. Since the City Council meeting at which the Department was directed to commence a study of storm drain deficiencies, the City has been working closely with representatives from Los Angeles County Flood Control. Preliminary engineering is currently underway to establish the feasibility of major storm drain system installations. At this point, planning engineers from.Los Angeles County Flood Control working with the City believe that the project is viable and are now in the process of establishing grades to determine the optimum path for new storm channels. As of November 17, 1983, the two new systems that are currently evolving are as follows: Target Area 1 - Major storm drain replacing the existing system on Pier Avenue with collection basins on Hermosa Avenue between 13th Street and 11th Street. Also, on Beach Drive between 13th Street and 10th Street. This system would have two outfalls on the beach north of the Hermosa Beach Pier and be designed in such a fashion to be opened easily with the minimum of mainten- ance. This is unlike the existing system which opens between the pilings under the Pier, and if buried deeply at the same time high tides are occurring, it is extremely difficult to open. Target Area 2 - Storm drain systems originating on 8th Street proceeding in a southerly direction to 6th Street and to its terminus on the Beach. Again, this system would have catch basins at strategic points adjacent to the drain. In regard to the feasibility of these projects, three factors will work in the City's favor to establish these areas as slated projects for Los Angeles County Flood Control: ME 1) That they are feasible from an engineering standpoint. This is currently being determined. 2) That the City utilize its political influence with the County, in specific Supervisor Deane Dana to see that the project survives. (Please see attached letter to Supervisor Dana). 3) That the City be prepared to financially contri- bute to the construction of s storm drain system. This is possible as a result of the City Council meeting of November 15, 1983 where CDBG funds and Job Bill funds were appropriated to the engineering and construction of storm drains in this area. In summary, several methods of collection and delivery of storm waters to the sea were reviewed with Los Angeles County Flood Control. The aforementioned system, at this point, appears to.be the most viable. Should all things go in the City's favor, a project could commence in the 84-85 fiscal year. Los Angeles County Flood Control has indicated in discussions recently that money has tentatively been set aside should this project become a reality. A figure of approximately $200,000 has been mentioned. Finally, in attempting to predict what might be anticipated in the winter storm season that we now face, a myriad of projections can be found. Some of these are: Bill Keene - weather forecaster for KN% radio predicts precipitation slightly above normal and also that it will be slightly warmer than normal. Dr. George Fishbeck of KABC TV predicts a carbon copy of last year. Maclovio Perez - weather forecaster for Channel 2 predicts a shift in winter weather patterns stating that we are completing a 10 year stable weather pattern and going into an unstable weather pattern. The Old Farmer's Almanac, always a reliable source of weather patterns anticipates the winter to be milder and wetter than average. November through mid-December will be much drier than usual, with large departures from normal temperatures. From Christmas to early spring, frequent and heavy rains are expected over most of the region. February and the first half of March should bring well above-average precipitation. Except for two cold spells, temperatures are anticipated to remain mostly above normal through the winter. -5 - In conclusion, we'll be alright, God villin' and the creek don't rise. (A visual presentation will be made to accompany this report.) Charles Clark, Director of Public Works Concur: Gregory T. (Meyer, Cit Manager CC:md Attachments CITY OF JACAMOS41804C-h CIVIC CENTER H E R M 0 S A BEACH CALIFORNIA 90254 CITY HALL: (213) 376.6984 POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS: 3 7 6. 7 9 8 1 November 17, 1983 Supervisor Deane Dana County of Los Angeles 500 West Temple Hall of Administration, Room 822 Los Angeles, California 90012 Subject: Request for Assistance - City of Hermosa Beach Storm Drain Project Dear Supervisor Dana: The City of Hermosa Beach wishes to respectfully request your assistance in its attempt to deal with flooding.problems within our City. In specific, due to an inadequate storm drainage system in the downtown area, recent rains have caused much damage. Most recently, the rains of August 18, 1983 resulted in $35,000 in damage claims. The City's Public Works Department is currently working with Dan Koss of Los Angeles County Flood Control to identify these deficiencies and commence preliminary engineering. Your assistance here would be greatly welcomed. The City Council is prepared to contribute financially to a project that would address these problems. As always, we wish to thank you for any assistance you might render and stand ready to answer any questions that you may have. Very truly yours, Geroge Schmeltzer, Mayor c Q CIYIC CENTER HERMOSA BEACH CA LIF0RHIA 90 25a CI"TY HALL: (213) 376.6994 ...-.P O LA C E,A H D, F I,R �frip E:P-'Ti M; E'.H T>'S,<::ti 3jI Gi.-7:A 6S- .. - e.. :"it: "..L•. ;. (� a r:;': a I � �� - liT.. c � {r aP 7L''t +c'' � ?�•itb October 26, 1983,. Congressman Mel Levine 5250 West Century Blvd. Suite 447 Los Angeles, CA 90043 Subject: Request for Assistance.in the Preparation of a Program for the Prevention of Storm Related Damages Dear Congressman Levine: The City of Hermosa Beach wishes to respectfully request any assistance that you may be able to supply in the preparation of a program for the prevention of storm related damages within the City. In specific, the.City is requesting that Los Angeles County Flood Control examine and commence a program that would up- grade the existing storm drain system which currently exists. This system is deteriorating and at times can be ineffective in the storms. This became'painfully obvious during the winter storms of 1983. Any assistance you might provide in encouraging Los Angeles County Flood Control to commence work on this project would be greatly appreciated. I have directed our Public Works Department to begin an investigation into possible.alternatives to the existing drainage system and they have contacted Dan Koss of the County Flood Control District to commence discussions as to a course of action in this matter. The person within the City handling this is Charles Clark, Director of Public Works. Thank you for any consideration that you may be able to give in this matter. Yours truly, George Schmeltzer, Mayor I CTTV OF 1�6)9190M 18C404 C I V I C C E N T E R HER M 0 S A BEA C H C -A L I F O R N I A 9 0 2 5 4 CITY HALL: (213) 376.6984 POLICE AND FIRE DEPAR T M E N T S: 376-7981 November 17, 1983 Supervisor Deane Dana County of Los Angeles 500 West Temple Hall of Administration.' Room 822 Los Angeles, California 90012 Subject: Request for Assistance - City of Hermosa Beach Storm Drain Project Dear Supervisor Dana: The City of Hermosa Beach wishes your assistance in its attempt to within our City. 0 to respectfully request deal with flooding problems e . In specific, due to an inadequate storm drainage system in the downtown area; recent rains have caused much damage. Most recently, the rains of August 18, 1983 resulted in $35,000 in damage claims. The City's Public Works Department is currently working with Dan Koss of Los Angeles County Flood Control to identify these deficiencies and commence preliminary engineering. Your assistance here would be greatly welcomed. The City Council is prepared to contribute financially to a project that would address these problems. As always, we wish to thank you for any assistance you might render and stand ready to answer any questions that you may have. ry truly o s, George.Schmeltzer, Mayor "OWARO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT P. O. BOX 2418. TERMINAL ANNEX LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA 90051 Ngvember )J(JLK Mr. Charles Clark Director of Public [Abrks City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Dear Mr. Clark: 18, 1983 T- 226-4321 IN REPLY PLEASE REFER TO FILE NO. 2-15.01 Eliture Projects Information Reply to Letter Dated November 2, 1983 During the past storm season, you expressed a need for additional storm drains to relieve the chronic storm flooding conditions along Hermosa Avenue and Beach Drive at Sixth Street and also in the vicinity of Pier Avenue. I am pleased to inform you that the requested storm drains have been selected as companion study projects in our next planning cycle beginning in the spring of 1984. We look forward to Corking with you during the upcoming planning activities to define a solution to these flooding problems. As Mr. Dan Koss discussed with you, we will consider your offer of joint funding of construction costs if J - further study a project appears viable. ' If there are any further questions regarding this matter, please contact Mr. Koss at 226-4253. DJK:kdl Yours very truly, Carl L. Blum, Division Engineer Program Management Division November 18, 1983 Regular Meeting of November 22, 1983 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council initiate the proceedings for creating-a.City-wide Landscaping Maintenance District, which will provide for the funding of maintenance and land- scaping of landscaped areas within the City of Hermosa Beach. In addition, to utilize the services of Patrick Rossett* arm Engineeringin the enactment a of �s d , r�o- fi 13, Sav ack oun : At the regular council meeting of June 23, 1983 the City Council directed that a proposition be placed on the ballot for the November 8, 1983 election that would advise the council as to whether or not to create a Landscaping District. This was done. The results of the November 8 election were 1,481 votes in favor and 727 votes against. Analysis: As a result of the election, the Public works Department has begun proceedings to prepare for the enactment of the Land- scaping Maintenance District, subject to the approval of the City Council. Two assessment engineering firms have been contacted to provide a cost for the enactment of this district. Quotes are as follows: 1) Rossetti Assessment Engineerin First year set up $ 9,000 Second year renewal $ 4,500 Total: $ 13,500 2) Kenneth I. Mullen Consultants First year set up $ 10,560 Second year renewal $ 3,000 Total: $ 13,560 As a result of this, it is therefore recommended that Patrick Rossetti Engineering serve as the assessment engineer for this project. Mr. Rossetti currently serves as the assessment engineer for the Hermosa Beach Lighting Assessment District. 1� -2 - Once authorized to proceed, the Department will return in December with a sequence of events commencing with a Resolution ordering the preparation of an engineer's report. Prior to this, City staff will meet with the consultant to estimate total cost to be assessed and boundaries of the project. The City's current budget for the fiscal year 83-84 for the Parks and Medians sections is $217,234. In addition to this, there would be $13,360 for City administration. The assessment engineer's fees will be built into the assessment district. Initial funding for the assessment engineer will be provided for by State Gas Tax funds from the Medians section of Public Works. Once the district is enacted, these funds will be reimbursed. Charles Clark, Director of Public Works Concur: OA -0-1� o _ Gr e or T. Meyer, Ci Manager November 21, 1983 Honorable Mayor and Members of the Hermosa Beach City Council PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Listed below are the steps required in the preparation of an Assessment District: Step 1 a) City staff prepared map identifying locations and size of project. b) Estimates of total assessment prepared. Step 2 City Council by first resolution orders the preparation of the engineer's report containing the following: a) Plan and specifications for maintenance. b) Estimate of costs for maintenance. c) Diagram of District. .d) Assessment of estimated costs. Step 3 Assessment Engineer's report submitted to the City Clerk for submittal to City Council. Step 4 City Council by second resolution approves report and adopts Resolution of Intention setting date for public hearing. At this point, Notice of Public Hearing is published. Step 5 City Council conducts Public Hearing on proposed District, receives input, and then by third resolution orders formation of District. Step 6 Assessment Engineer delivers confirmed Assessment to County Auditor -Controller for inclusion on tax rolls. 1. Analyze land use using zoning maps, assessors maps, assessor roll and available aerial photographs as necessary to determine an equitable assessment spread. This may include calculation of front footages, lot areas, special conditions and any unique factors. Based upon these analyses, we would develop a spread that insures that the assessment is based upon the benefit received. 2. Prepare maps for both the Proposed District Boundaries . and Assessment Diagrams. 3. Meet with the City staff to confirm or modify our proposed assessment spread for all benefit zones. 4. Prepare a preliminary assessment spread based on your estimated costs of maintenance. Participate in a Council study session to discuss the assessment spread methodology, zones of benefit and the proposed assessment. 5. Assist the City Attorney in the preparation of resolutions and other required documents. 6. Prepare the required public notices, including printing and posting. 7. Attend the necessary public meetings and/or hearings to discuss the assessment spread methodology and the proposed assessment. S. Prepare and submit the final assessment roll to the County Auditor -Controller.