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"IT IS BY LOGIC THAT WE PROVE, BUT BY INTUITION THAT VE DISCOVER."
-Henri Poincare
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 26, 1983 - Council Chamber, City Hall
Closed Session - 6:30 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, please
give their name and address for the record.
Any complaints against the City Council, City Management, or department-
al operations will be submitted 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.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATIONS: Fair Housing Month - April, 1983
National Nursing Home [week - May 8 through la, 1983
PRESENTATION: Fire Chief .Simmons will accept a check from the
Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club for purchase of a Porta -
Med Machine.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR: The following routine matters will be acted
upon by one motion 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
ca11•vote. (Items removed will be considered after Municipal
Matters),
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council held
April 12, 1983.
Recommended Action: To approve minutes.
(b) Demands & warrants: April 26, 1983
Recommended Action: To approve Demands & Warrants Nos.
through inclusive.
(c) City Treasurer's Report: March 1983
Recommended Action: To approve report
City Council Agenda - April 26, 1983
Consent Calendar (continued)
(d) Recommendation to adopt a Resolution declaring Hermosa Beach
participation in California Neighborhood Watch Month, May 1983
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Recommended Action: To adopt resolution
(e) Resolution in Support, of House Joint' Resolution 58 to limit the
increases in natural gas prices.
Recommended Action: To adopt resolution
(f) 1983 Weed Abatement'Program Resolution of Intention.. Memorandum
from Fire Chief. Simmons, dated April 18, 1983,
Recommended Action: To approve recommendation.
(g) Purchase of RCC Teletypewriter for Fire Department,,Use.' Memorandum
from Fire Chief Simmons, dated April 19, 1983.
Recommended Action: To approve purchase.
(h) Budget Resolution 1982-83 Fiscal' Year. Memorandum from Viki.
Copeland, dated April 19, 1983.
Recommended Action: To adopt resolution.
(i) Two Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach
authorizing unappropriated Fund. "Balances from the General Fund
and Special Funds,to be placed into the Contingency Fund within.
(1981-82 & 1982-83). Memorandum from 'Viki Copeland, dated April
19., 1983
Recommended Action: To adopt resolutions
(j) Resolution Requesting the Public Employees' Retirement System to
Extend the Funding Period for Current Service, Death Benefits
and 1959 Survivor Benefit Actuarial Liabilities for the City of
Hermosa Beach. Memorandum from Viki Copeland, dated April 19, 1983.
Recommended Action: To approve resolution
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE -PUBLIC
(a) Safety on the Strand Walkway. Letter from John Hales,
624 8th Street, Hermosa Beach, dated April 15, 3.983.
3. POLICE DEPARTMENT GOATS`AND''OBJECTIVES
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. APPEAL FROM DENIAL BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT FOR A
VARIANCE AT 553 20TH STREET. MEMORANDUM FROM BILL GROVE, ACTING
BUILDING & SAFETY DIRECTOR, DATED APRIL 20, 1983.
5. APPEAL FROM DENIAL BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT FOR A CON-
DITIONAL USE PERMIT TO SERVE BEER AND WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
OPERATION OF A RESTAURANT AT 2700 MANHATTAN AVENUE. MEMORANDUM
FROM BILL GROVE, ACTING BUILDING & SAFETY DIRECTOR, DATED APRIL 20,
1983.
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City Council Agenda - April 26, 1983
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
6. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT GRANTED
STORER CABLE TV TO CONSTRUCT A 100 FOOT TOWER. MEMORANDUM FROM
GREGORY T. MEYER, CITY MANAGER,,DATED APRIL 21, 1983.
7. CITY ATTORNEY REQUEST TO EXAMINE THE REVOCATION OF THE APPLETREE
CONVERSION APPROVAL FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL. MEMORANDUM FROM CITY ATTORNEY POST
8. ORDINANCE 83-723 AMENDING LAND USE ELEMENT OF GENERAL PLAN FROM
OPEN SPACE TO COMMERCIAL AND ZONE CHANGE FROM MANUFACTURING TO
C-2. FOR FINAL READING AND ADOPTION.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS' PULLED` FOR SEPARATE DIS'CUS'SION.
10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND' 'REP'O'RTS` '= 'C'ITY'- MAN'A'GER
(a) Activity Report
(b) Tentative Future Agenda Items
(c) Quarterly Report, 1736 Projects Challenge Grant
(d) Recommendation to Effect Budget Cuts -' r 014
(e) Triathalon Race - August 21, 1983
(f) Status Report CDBG Street Upgrade Project
(g) Commentary on Sewer Deficiency Study
(h) Revenue- March, 1983
(i) Expenditures - March 1983
11 . MISCELLANEOUS', 'ITEMS\ 'AND 'REP'ORTS' C`ITY` COUNCIL
(a) Vacancies Boards & Commissions
Vehicle Parking District No. 1
Business Permit Review Board
(b) City Council Committee Reorganization/Committee Assignments
(c) Authorization and Approval - Loreto Visit, Councilmember Barks
(d) City/School Sub -Committee Report
(e) Railroad Sub -Committee Report
12, ORAL COMMUNICATIONSFROM PUBLIC ` '- MATTER'S- OF- AN`, URGENCY', NATURE
13. OTHER- MATTERS CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, April 26, 1983 in the
Council Chamber, City Hall at the hour of 7:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION - Council adjourned to a closed session at 6:32p.m.
for the purpose of discussion of litigation. Councilmembers Brutsch,
Webber, Wood and Mayor Schmeltzer were present. Councilmember Barks
arrived at 6:37 p.m. Regular meeting convened at 7:47 p.m. -
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Councilwoman Webber
ROLL CALL
Present: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
Absent: None
PROCLAMATIONS - Fair Housing Month.- April, 1983
National Nursing Home Week - May 8 through 14, 1983
PRESENTATION - Fire Chief Simmons was presented a check for the
purchase of a Porta -Medic Machine for CPR training by Ed Janik of
the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club. Mark Schneider, company representative
gave a short demonstration. Mayor Schmeltzer voiced the City's appreciation
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION - to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception
of Items (a), (b),'(h), (i) and (j), pulled for separate vote/
discussion.
Motion Barks; second Webber.
Ayes: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
Noes: None
(a) APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of the City Council
hiqld April 12, 1983.
Minutes will be available for the meeting of May 10, 1983.
(b) DEMANDS AND WARRANTS: April 26, 1983
The City Attorney was asked for the effect of a majority
voting against payroll (Warrant No. 9910). He advised
in that event salaries would not be paid. He will advise further.
PROPOSED ACTION - to approve the Demands and Warrants,
recording a "NO" vote by Councilmember Wood on Warrant No.
9910 - Salaries. (Since the problems of Civil Service
concerns have not been solved to his satisfaction, he
will continue to vote against Demands and Warrants until
such time as the problem is resolved by means of an open
examination, or petitioning the Court to continue to pay
these expenses of the City.)
Motion Wood. Motion died for lack of a second.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Cont.)
(b) DEMANDS AND WARRANTS (Cont.)
An opinion was requested of the City Attorney, whether these
issues, discussed in Closed Session, could now be discussed
in Open Session. Mr. Post ruled that, since there were over-
tones of risks of personal liability, he would advise the council
in writing of the risks of voting for or against the payroll.
He strongly Tecommended voting for the payroll warrant this.,
evening.
ACTION to approve Demands and Warrants Nos. 10071 through
10215 inclusive.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Webber
Ayes: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
Noes: None, with Councilmember Wood voting "NO" on Warrant
No. 9910 (payroll).
Prior to the vote, Councilmember Wood requested a ruling from the.
City Attorney as to the possibility of voting against one warrant
number. He was advised that this was permissible.
(c) CITY TREASURER'S REPORT - March 1983
Supplemental Information from City Treasurer Go_ldbach
dated March 31, 1983
ACTION - to approve report.
(d) RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING HERMOSA
BEACH PARTICIPATION IN NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTH MAY 1983
Memorandum from Police Chief Beeson dated April 19, 1983
ACTION - to adopt Resolution No. 8.3-4590, entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DECLARING MAY
1983 AS NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MONTH."
(e) RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 58 TO
LIMIT THE RAPID INCREASES IN NATURAL GAS PRICES
Memorandum from City Manager Meyer dated April 20, 1983
ACTION - to adopt Resolution No. 83-4591, entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH SUPPORTING HOUSE
JOINT RESOLUTION 58 TO LIMIT THE RAPID INCREASES IN NATURAL GAS
PRICES."
(f) 1983 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
Memorandum from Fire Chief Simmons dated April 18, 1983.
ACTION to direct the Hermosa Beach Fire Department to proceed
with implementation of a comprehensive city-wide weed abatement
program pursuant to the California Government Code provision
regarding weed abatement.
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CONSENT CALENDAR Cont.
(g) PURCHASE OF RCC TELETYPEWRITER FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT USE
Corrected memorandum from Fire Chief Simmons dated April 19, 1983
ACTION - to authorize the Fire Chief to purchase a Model 43 KSB
Teletypewriter. Cost not to exceed $1650 funded from the Equip-
ment Replacement Fund.
(h) BUDGET RESOLUTION - 1982-1983 FISCAL YEAR
Memorandum from Finance Administrator Copeland dated April 19, 1983
ACTION - to adopt Resolution No. 83-4592, entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1982-83."
Motion Schrieltzer, second Barks
Ayes: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Mayor Schmeltzer
Noes Wood
(i) TWO RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY -COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH
AUTHORIZING UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCES FROM THE GENERAL FUND
AND SPECIAL FUNDS TO BE PLACED INTO THE CONTINGENCY FUND.
Memorandum from Finance Administrator Copeland dated April 19, 1983
ACTION - to adopt Resolution No. 83-4593, entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCES FROM THE GENERAL FUND
AND SPECIAL FUNDS TO BE PLACED INTO THE CONTINGENCY FUNDS AS
HEREINAFTER SET FORTH (1981-82)."
:Motion Wood, second Schmeltzer
Ayes: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
Noes: None
FURTHER ACTION - to adopt Resolution No. 83-4594, entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCES FROM THE
GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL FUNDS TO BE PLACED INTO THE CONTINGENCY
FUND AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH. (1982-83)11.
Motion Wood, second Schmeltzer
Ayes: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
Noes: None
(j) RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
TO EXTEND THE FUNDING PERIOD FOR CURRENT SERVICE, DEATH BENEFITS,
AND 1959 SURVIVOR BENEFIT ACTUARIAL LIABILITIES FOR THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH.
Memorandum dated April 19, 1983 from Finance Administrator Copeland
ACTION - to adopt Resolution No.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
CALIFORNIA, TO EXTEND THE FUNDING
DEATH BENEFITS, AND 1959 SURVIVOR
FOR THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH."
Motion Wood, second Webber
83-4595, entitled: "A
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH,
PERIOD FOR CURRENT SERVICE,
BENEFIT ACTUARIAL LIABILITIES
Ayes: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
Noes: None
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2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
(a) Safety on the Strand Walkway. Letter from John T. Hales,
624 8th Place, Hermosa Beach. .
Mr. Hales expressed his concerns to council and made suggestions
regarding improving safety on the Strand with summer's approach.
PROPOSED ACTION - to paint a yellow line down the'middle of
the Strand walkway from the North to the South ends..,of the
Strand; to paint directional arrow signs on both sides of the
line to direct flow; to place signs advising bicyclists to
walk their vehicles in the areas North and South o-f.the
pier head.
Motion Barks, second Schmeltzer
.This motion.was_withdrawn by maker with the concurrence of
second.
Upon request, the following opinions were given: Chief
Beeson - enforcement would require an ordinance. City
Attorney Post - further review of the proposal required,
of form of ordinance, possible approvals might be required
from Coastal Commission.
ACTION - to refer the matter to the Public Works Dept.
for evaluation and report back to Council in 2 weeks
(meeting of May 10, 1983), with comments from appropriate depts.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Webber
Ayes: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer:...
Noes: None
3. POLICE DEPARTMENT GOALS"AND OBJECTIVES - Police Chief Beeson
A twelve page document "Goals and Objectives Presentation",
dated April 26, 1983, was distributed, and supplemented by
slides. Upon request, Chief Beeson explained the system for
handling citizen's complaints.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. APPEAL FROM DENIAL BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS FOR A
VARIANCE AT 553 20TH STREET, Robert Young Pelton, 211 Yacht
Club Way, Redondo Beach, Appellant. Memorandum dated April 20,
1983 from Bill Grove, Acting Director,. Department of Building
and Safety;- Supplemental information, dated April 25, 1983,
regarding the required findings for granting of the variance
from Mr. Grove.
Councilmember Wood left the dais and announced an abstention
upon the advice of the City Attorney that his prior participation
in this matter (preparation of a survey for this property by
his firm in an.amount of approximately $400) would constitute
a conflict of interest if he now participated in his capacity
as a councilmember.
(MORE)
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4. (Cont.)
Acting Director of Building and Safety Grove made the staff
presentation, noting that the BZA could not make Finding 2.
Public hearing was opened. Coming forward was the Appellant
Robert Pelton, who maintained that Finding 2 could be met
in that his request44p for a pro.p,erty right available to
other property owners'in the vicinity, noting that no negative
responses had been received from persons in the neighborhood.
Mr. Pelton presented photographs of site, responding to specific
questions from Council.
Public hearing was closed and ,,the matter brought back for council
discussion.
Mr. Grove, upon request, advised that staff recommendation was
based on inability to make Finding 2. The City Attorney noted
that Finding 2 translates into: Are there others in the area
who would be allowed to do what this appellant is requesting?
PROPOSED ACTION - to grant the applicant his request for a
variance for construction of a single family dwelling which
conforms to all of the zoning requirements within one year.
Applicant shall complete the same and abate the illegal unit
within two years. Time shall commence running from the date of
approval,. and a deed restriction shall be recorded to effect this
condition.
Motion Webber. Motion died for lack of a second.
ACTION - to deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the
Board of Zoning Adjustments.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Barks
Ayes: Barks, Brutsch, Mayor Schmeltzer
Noes: Webber
Abstain: Wood (returned to dais after conclusion of this matter)
5. APPEAL FROM DENIAL BY THE BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO SERVE BEER AND WINE IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE OPERATION OF A RESTAURANT AT 2700 MANHATTAN AVENUE.
Wai C. Louie, Appellant. Memorandum dated April 20, 1983 from
Acting Director of Building and Safety Grove. Supplemental
letters from Betty and Bob Martin, 257 27th St. and Marjorie
E. Baer, 301 27th St. in support of the appeal. Supplemental
letter from Gary S. Mammet, 238 27th St. in opposition to the
appeal
Staff presentation made by Mr. Grove.
The Public Hearing was opened.
Wai C. Louie, Appellant and owner of Skinners Restaurant, 2700
Manhattan Avenue, testified as follows: A beer and wine license
would give him control over the consumption of alcoholic beverages;
parking problems could be alleviated by the metering of the two
parking spaces in front of the establishment and possible relocation
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5. (Cont.)
of bus stop parking.
Donald Franklin, 2704 Manhattan Avenue, and Albert D. Corey,
owner of the property, spoke in favor of the appeal.
In closing, Mr. Louie noted that complaints regarding noise
should properly go to the ABC for enforcement.
Public Hearing was closed and brought back to Council
ACTION - to.uphold the appeal overturning the deci8i on of the
Board of Zoning Adjustments, granting the Conditional` Use Permit
subject to the 11 conditions embodied in "Exhibit A" of staff
report. Condition No. 10 to read: "There shall be a review in
12 months."
Motion Wood, second Webber
Ayes: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood
Noes: Mayor Schmeltzer
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
6. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT GRANTED
STORER CABLE TV TO CONSTRUCT A 100 FOOT TOWER..
Memorandum from City Manager Meyer dated April 21, 1983.
Supplemental Information from Etta Simpson, 651 25th St. dated
April 22, 1983.
ACTION - 1. To grant reconsideration of the City's CUP
allowing for construction of a tower facility for Storer Cable
T.V.; 2. To set the matter for Public Hearing on June 28, 1983
to include the city acquiring the service of a qualified expert
to review the technical and safety representations made before
this Honorable Body at our April 12, 1983 Hearing. Consultant
to be selected by the City, as we would do for an Environmental
Impact Study, the City to then bill the franchise for services
rendered. The instructions to the consultant would include the
objective study described above; and both attendance at the June
28, 1983 Public Hearing and an earlier community forum, where
this expert could take public input. 3. As a secondary matter,
staff is to return on May 10, 1983 with a detailed programmatic
report dealing.with the upcoming expiration of the Storer Franchise;
method of possibly extending that franchise and how best to
utilize the Review Board that is allowed for in the Cable T.V.
Franchise Ordinance.
Motion Barks, second Webber
Ayes: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Mayor Schmeltzer
Noes: Wood
7. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY ON REQUEST TO EXAMINE REMEDIES AVAILABLE
FOR REVOCATION OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF THE APPLETREE CONDOMINIUM
CONVERSION.
Memorandum dated April 21, 1983 from City Attorney Post. Status
Report, dated April 22, 1983 from Planning Aide Mercado and
Planning. Director Sapetto. Supplemental Information: James H.
Karp, taw Offices, Volk, Newman, Gralla & Karp, dated 4-25-83;
(MORE)
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7. APPLETREE (Cont.
Status Report on original 13 tenants assigned, from David A.
Stadler, Pacific Relocation Consultants, dated April 21, 1983;
and April 25, 1983.
City Attorney Post gave the staff report. Upon request the
City Clerk read the action of 4-12-83 requesting this report:
"Appletree Conversion ,Mayor Schmeltzer. ACTION' - to request
council concurrence:i'n—directing the"City Attorney to investigate
the possibility of rescinding our approval of the conversion of
the Appletree, since it is believed that Mr. Todd has not complied
with "not one whit"- of what council has expected of him. Report
requested from City Attorney to City Council as to where we go
from here. Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Barks. So ordered
noting the objection of Councilmember Wood."
ACTION - to prepare and record a "Notice of Intention" to record
a "Notice of Violation"pursuant to Government Code Sec. 66499.36
(a provision of the Subdivision Map Act.) To direct the Planning
Commission to determine whether a violation of the Subdivision
Map Act or Conditional Use Permit has occurred pursuant to the
Map Act and municipal code procedures.
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Schmeltzer
Ayes: Barks, Brutsch, Mayor Schmeltzer
Noes: Webber. Wood.
Prior to the above vote there was lengthy council discussion;
City Manager Meyer, upon request, noted that there was a flurry
of mitigating material received from Mr. Todd and his representatives
after the publication of the staff report. (All:material cited
above) .
Charles Todd, 1720 Ardmore,'owner of the-Appletree was invited to
present his views. In summary, in the opinion of Mr. Todd there
was no time frame for completion of physical improvements)
that the Department of Real Estate requires that any mandated
improvements be completed prior to the close of escrow, or that
a completion bond must be posted. Mr. Todd gave completion dates
for various improvements, maintaining that he has'tried to act
in the best faith with all the tenants of the Appletree in the
past 2-3 years.(relocation).
Upon the attempt of Councilmember Wood to discuss this matter after
the vote, Mayor Schmeltzer exercized the prerogative of the Chair,
declared Councilmember wood out of order, and moved on to Item 8.
PROPOSED ACTION - to overrule the decision of the Chair.
Motion Wood, second Webber
Ayes: Webber, Wood
Noes: Barks, Brutsch, Mayor Schmeltzer.
Motion failed.
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8. ORDINANCE NO. 83-723 AMENDING LAND USE ELEMENT OF GENERAL PLAN
FROM OPEN SPACE TO COMMERCIAL AND ZONE CHANGE FROM MANUFACTURING
TO C-2.
Introduced on April 12, 1983. For waiver of further reading and
adoption.
ACTION - to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 83-723,
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF 'THE. PLAN
PLAN
BY CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION AT 1529 VALLEY DR'TVE, LEGALLY
DESCRIBED AS NW 100' OF LOTS 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 HISS.ADDITION TO
HERMOSA BEACH TRACT, FROM OPEN SPACE TO COMMERCIAL AND -A ZONE
CHANGE FROM MANUFACTURING TO C-2."
Motion Barks, second Mayor Schmeltzer
Ayes: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
Noes: None
FURTHER ACTION - to adopt Ordinance No. 83-723.
Motion Barks, second Wood.
Ayes: Barks,Webber, Wood
Noes: Brutsch, Mayor Schmeltzer
It was clarified by the City Manager that this ordinance is a
separate issue from the Storer Cable T.V. tower, in that it has
been unanimously determined by the Planning Commission that a
commercial use is more compatible with the surrounding land uses.
The power of the Conditional Use Permit is not lost.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Listed consecutively on Pages 1, 2 and 3.
10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
(a) Activity Report
ACTION - to receive and file.
Motion Brutsch, second Webber. So ordered.
(b) Tentative Future Agenda Items
ACTION - to receive and file.
Motion Wood, second Webber. So ordered.
In response to a question on whether the Crossing Guard District
can be created prior to the adoption of the budget, City
Manager Meyer advised that it could be adopted and effective
for next year by council action. If council opts for an
election, it would be deferred financially one fiscal year.
(Election of November, 1983 would miss the tax rolls.)
(c) Quarterly Report, 1736 Projects Challenge Grant
ACTION - t6 receive and file
Motion Webber, second Brutsch. So ordered.
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10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - C.ITY MANAGER (Cont.)
(d) Recommendation to Effect Budget Cuts-- dated April.21, 1983
PROPOSED ACTION - to receive and file
Motion Brutsch, second Webber.
This motion was withdrawn by maker with concurrence of second.
ACTION - to accept;;the recommendation of the City Manager and
implement Budget Actions 9 through' 16.
Motion Wood, second Mayor Schmeltzer
Ayes: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
Noes: None
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
Triathalon in Hermosa Beach - Community Resources Director
Mastrian, dated 4-6-83
ACTION - to receive and file.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Brutsch. So ordered.
Status Report CDBG Street Upgrade Project
This item does not exist. There'will be an item on agenda of
May 10, 1983 dealing with the Strand.
Commentary on Sewer Deficiency Study - Public Works Director
Clark, dated April 21, 1983
ACTION - to receive and file
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Schmeltzer, So ordered
Councilmember Brutsch requested that the survey of sewers
be the number one priority.
City Manager Meyer is to investigate the status of legislation
HR 10 National Development Investment Act of 1983, to appear
before the House Sub -Committee on Economic Stabilization,
reauthorizing infrastructures and allocating funds to cities
for this type of activity.
Revenue Reporting: July 1982 -March 1983 -Finance Administrator
Copeland, dated April 19, 1983
ACTION - to receive and file
Motion Schmeltzer, second Brutsch. So ordered.
Expenditure Reporting: July 1982 -March 1983 - Finance
Administrator Copeland, dated April 19, 1983
ACTION - to receive and file.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Brutsch.
So ordered.
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11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
(a) Vacancies - Boards and Commissions
Parking Place Commission - Vehicle Parking District No. 1
Nominations: Darrell Greenwald nominated by Councilwoman
Webber, second Brutsch.
ACTION - to close the nominations
Motion wood, second Schmeltzer
VOTE:
Barks: Greenwald
;Brutsch: Greenwald
Webber: Greenwald
Wood: Greenwald
Schmeltzer: Greenwald
Darrell Greenwald was appointed to the VPD #1 for a full
term ending April 24, 1986
Business Permit Review Board - Member appointed by Mayor
Mayor Schmeltzer requested that Mr. Frank Quinn, present
appointee, remain for a few weeks.
(b) City Council Reorganization of Delegates, Alternate
Appointments and/or Reappointment - 1983
South Bay Cities Sanitation District
Delegate: Mayor Schmeltzer
Alternate: Councilwoman Webber
Los Angeles County/City Selection Committee -(Must appoint
alternate separately each time if unable to attend when
meeting is called.)
Mayor Schmeltzer
Beach Cities Committee
Delegate: Mayor Schmeltzer
Delegate:. Mayor Pro Tem Brutsch
ACTION - to approve all of the appointments to the various
boards and committees.
Motion Schmeltzer, second Barks. So ordered.
NOTE: The above reflects changes only. A total listing of
committee assignments will be furnished with the minutes
of 4-26-83 and by reference is made a part thereof.
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11. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS CITY COUNCIL (Cont.)
(c) Official City Visit, Loreto, Mexico - May 21-28, 1983
Memorandum dated April 21, 1983 from Councilmember Barks
ACTION A. To change the second City Council meeting date
in May to Tuesday, May 17, 1983. (It was noted that only
items of official emergency could be referred from the
meeting of May 10,` 1983, and''th'at the agenda would contain
matters such as public hearings previously scheduled for the
second meeting in May, but not all of the routine types of
matters.)
B. To authorize the Mayor, City Council, City
Manager, City Attorney and Department Heads to be the
official City delegation;
C.. To authorize expenditures not to exceed $280.00
each for Mayor Schmeltzer, Councilmember Barks and Fire
Chief Simmons.
Motion Barks, second Schmeltzer
Ayes: Barks, Brutsch, Mayor Schmeltzer
Noes: Webber, Wood
(d) City/School Sub -Committee Report Mayor Schmeltzer
Last report given at workshop'. Another meeting with the
School District will be scheduled in the very near future.
(e) Railroad Sub -Committee Report - Councilmember Wood
A meeting was held with representatives of El Segundo,
Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, together
with on -lookers from the offices of Supervisor Dana,
Congressman Levine, County Transportation, Friends of
the Trolley and SCAG. City Attorney Post reviewed a
preliminary Joint Powers Agreement and was directed to
prepare a new document. -There was discussion of a possible
transportation corridor along the Valley -Ardmore area,
including, but not limited to, a trolley, for consideration.
The City has made a written offer to the AT&SF Railroad,
which offer will surely be rejected, in an attempt to
conform under the requirements of the findings of the ICC.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION THIS EVENING
City Attorney was authorized to continue with the appeal:
To the 9th Circuit Court to enforce the consistency
provisions of the Coastal Management Act as it relates
to the California Coastal Commission.
The City Attorney was authorized to pursue by several methods
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11. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION (Cont.)
getting the attention of Secretary of Commerce Malcolm'Baldridge.
The citizens and the Friends of the Trolley could be of assistance.
in this latter area by sending communications to The Department
of Commerce, Washing, D.C.
Next meeting on May 5, 1983 at 4:00 p.m., Hermosa Beach City
Hall. City Attorney Post advised that the revised Joint Powers
Agreement would be available at that time.
12. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - MATTERS'OF AN URGENCY NATURE
None
13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Schmeltzer, commenting on the prerogative exercized by the
Chair, Page 7, expressed the view that when the public's business
is before council, and after action has been taken on an item,
the appropriate place for further discussion should be "Other
Matters - City Council" He encouraged all councilmembers to
bring up matters of concern under this portion of the meeting
in the interest of shorter meetings.
Gift of Public Funds Suit - Brutsch
On April 18, 1983 a letter was received from the Office of the
District Attorney advising that no further action was warranted
on the above. (Councilmember Wood and Mayor Schmeltzer reported
that, they had not received copies of said letter.)
Senate Bill Requiring Mandatory Arbitration Regarding Wage/Working
Discussions ( S}3 778 ) - Wood
ACTION - that the City Council of the City of Hermosa go on
record as strenuously objecting to the adoption of these
mandatory arbitration rules and that we reaffirm our opposition
to this proposed legislation. Mayor to communicate by letter
with entire committee, especially State Senator Beverly, prior
to hearing on May 2, 1983
Motion Wood, second Webber
Ayes: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer.
Noes: None
Minutes of Closed Sessions - Wood
ACTION - that there be a report at the meeting of May 10, 1983
with regard to the advisability- and difficulties associated with
the keeping of minutes of Closed Sessions.
Motion Wood, second Mayor Schme-_tzer. So ordered.
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13. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL (Cont.
Identification of Hermosa Beach Veterans of Various Conflicts
Wood
It is requested that staff look into this item.
Appletree Condominium Conversion - Item 7 above - Wood
In the opinion of Councilmember Wood there were 11 items
needing correction, of which 6 had been completed, and the other 5
have had some activity, or a reasonably good excuse. He urged
tenants to write to council or appear and make public comment
on their dissatisfaction/problems.
South Bay Cities Association Meeting - Barks
Hermosa Beach City Attorney Post will be the featured speaker
at the next meeting, April 28, 1983. Councilmember Barks noted
that this meeting will be his last as President of the Association.
Status of Projects - Brutsch
Report to be made at meeting of May 17, 1983
Joint Workshop Meeting City Council/VPD —'City Manager Meyer
The VPD held an advertised public hearing on the -concept of using
its funds for the acquisition of the lith Place property on
May 26, 1983. They requested that a workshop be held with the
City Council for discussion of the matter.
ACTION - to set a workshop on Wednesday, May 4, 1983, at the
hour of 6:45 a.m. for the purposes of discussion of the 11th
Place property with the VPD #1. Staff not to be included.
There was no motion, second, nor vote on this matter, however,
every councilmember expressed concurrence.
Agendas and Minutes of all City Boards and Commissions - Wood
ACTION - that the agendas and minutes of all City Boards and
Commissions be made available to the City Council in their
packet on a permanent basis.
Motion Wood, second Webber. So ordered.
ADJOURNMENT - On the order of the Chair, this meeting was adjourned
on April 26, 1983 at the hour of 10:47 p.m. to a workshop to be held
with the VPD -#1 on May 4, 1983 at the hour of 6:45 a.m. Next regular
meeting of the City Council to be held on May 10, 1983 at the hour
of 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall
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APRIL 20, 1983
Honorable Mayor and Members City Council Meeting of
of the City Council April 26, 1983
CITY` MANAGER ` SACTIVITY REPORT
o We have :received delivery on the new Paramedic Vehicle -
it is now in operation. An inspection tour will be forthcoming.
o Completion of the 'Gould median island upgrade is expected
within one weeks
o Repairs are now being made to the storm drain underneath
the Fier,
o lie have received a request from the Coun.ty to locate portable
restrooms adjacent to the inoperative, storm damaged bathrooms.
This reg-uest is' now being analyzed.
o To date we have received $135.00 in donations from non-residents
who have received CPR training through our Fire Department,
o Extengive meetings have been held with. SCE regarding the
Pacific Coast Highway undergrounding project. A formal repogt
w ,l,l be 'subm3tted .. €or May 10,
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APRIL 20, 1983
Honorable Mayor and Members City Council Meeting of
of -the City Council April 26, 1983
TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
May 10, 1983
Hearing regarding 1983 Street Lighting Distract rates
Auditorium Construction Documents
Crossing.Guard District -
9th.Year'(1983-84) Community Development Block Grant Program
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24,' .1983 .
Second Hearing - 9th Year Community Development Block Grant Program
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Juiae 28,' 1983
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Plan of action for outside assistance to Finance Administrator
July 12, 1983'
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.
September 27,`1983
Data on Land Use Element Work Program including housing element
modification,
Gre ry ?k1eyer
City Manager
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TO: City Manager DATE:. April 6, 1983
SUBJECT: Triathalon in' Hermosa Beach FROM: Alana M. Mastrian
.Lt.'Va1.Strosser, Charlie Clark and myself have met with the organizer
of the proposed Triathalon.scheduled for Sunday, August 21, 1983.
The Triathalon plus a Marathon race, will extend from Playa del Rey
down to Long Beach with Hermosa Beach being a small part of the
course.
After-careful consideration, we indicated to the race director, Mr.,
George Owens, the course for Hermosa would have to.be.chariged to
Valley'Drive northbound lane from Herondo all the way through to
our northern boundary.
Only the northbound lane will be used by the�athletes.while.the
south bound lane will continue to be used by-vehicular traffic.
Two police officers will be stationed at every major intersection;
road tubes O feet high) will be.placed down Valley Drive indicating
the two distinct lanes; flyers will be distributed to the residents
informing them of this event;.and local newspapers will publish the
race route through our City alerting the residents.'
Police and Public Works feel this can be easily controlled with
minimal, if any, adverse impact on the residents as well as the
beach-visitors we always expect on-a warm sunny summer Sunday.
Lt. Strosser will advise the Police Chief, about this and he may.'
have _some further 'comments
I indicated to Mr. Owens the Special Event Permit fee will be ent-orced.
As Hermosa Beach is only a pass through.'area for the race, the fee
will be adjusted.
As some other incidental information, the.Event will be filmed.by
CBS and the Goodyear Blimp. Once the course is finalized, Prince
Phillip will be asked to make the award presentations as he is the
President of the World Wildlife Fund International. Miller Beer
is one of the major sponsors. And Cal.Trans is supporting the
race and given their permission.for'.certain.'routes requested.
I would like your comments on this Greg, as soon as possible, as
I need to finalize everything with.Mr. Owens.
To date, Manhattan and Redondo have taken no action on this event.
I have attached some informational sheets for your perusal.
cc: Charlie Clark
Lt. Strosser
Police. Chief
April 19, 1983 ®�
Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Council
City Council Meeting
of April 26, 1983
Purchase of RCC Teletypewriter for Fire Department Use
Recommendation
That Council authorize the Fire Chief to purchase a Model 43 KSB
Teletypewriter, in response to the request of Robert J.. Benson,
Executive Director, South Bay Regional Public Communications Author-
ity; cost not to exceed $1650 funded from Equipment Replacement Fund.
Background
The Hermosa Beach Fire Department is currently using the original
Model 33 KSB teletype unit, with a transmission rate of 300 bits
of information per second. The Model 43 unit transmits at a rate of
1200 bits per second.
Analysis
The 1982-1983 RCC Budget did not reflect the cost of purchasing a
new teletypewriter. Mr. Benson has urged us to purchase a Model 43
on several occasions. I have felt that it would not be cost effect-
ive to purchase one if.we were going to withdraw from the Communi-
cations Authority., As it now appears that we will remain in the
Authority, we should then purchase the equipment that .the other four
fire departments are utilizing.
CONCUR:
AL2 CSW_ �� �T
GRE 'OST MEYER
CIT MANAGER
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RONALD D. SIMMONS
FIRE CHIEF
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April 21, 1983
Regular Meeting of
April 26, 1983
Honorable Mayor and Members of
the Hermosa Beach City Council
SEWER DEFICIENCY STUDY
During the past year, the Public Works Department has begun
to concentrate on an area critical to the City of Hermosa
Beach at present and to the future. This is the examination
and replacement of deteriorating sewer lines within the City.
Among the preliminary steps in this process, the City has
replaced four major sections of main line, two minor portions
of main line and rehabilitated the 35th Street pump station.
This pump station is essential in the sewage system and has
been on line since the 19301s. In addition to these efforts,
a preventative maintenance program which involves the rodding
and cleaning of sewer lines throughout the City is currently
in effect. This is a systematic approach to the upkeep of
all City lines as well as a barometer to indicate condition
of lines.
As part of the on going surveilance, the Department has
utilized television cameras which have been pulled through
lines suspected of having deficiencies to ascertain their
need for replacement. One such case was the examination of
a main sewer line that passes under Pacific Coast Highway at
16th Street. This section of line is responsible for carrying
effluence for the entire northeast portion of the City.
As the Department is able to find the time necessary, an in-
depth request for proposal shall be prepared. This proposal
will call for a study which will examine the City's entire
sewer system and will incorporate the following:
1) Reveiw all existing conditions
2) Examine areas where there is the potential for expansion
in regard to building. This will take into consideration
existing capacity and project capacity based on zoning
for the area.
3) Recommendations to be made for areas of replacement
and prioritization of same.
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4) Provide information in regard to potential source of_
funding for the improvements recommended.
5) Provide criteria for discharge of industrial waste-
water.
It is estimated that this study could cost the City roughly
between $50,000 and $100,000. Once the study is completed,
target areas could then be established to commence replacement
program.
It is recommended that the funding for this project be set
aside under the City of Hermosa Beach Capital Improvement
Program for 1983-84. There currently is $15,000 allocated to
CIP 177 which provided for a sewer deficiency study. It
is recommended for the 83-84 fiscal year that consideration be
given to increasing this amount by $60,000. Monies to come
from the Sewer Improvement Fund of which there is approximately
$270,000 available.
In summary, the Department views this as a project with the
highest priority. We ask that your concurrence be granted.
Charles Clark,
Director of Public Works
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