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"THE MOST VALUABLE OF ALL TALENTS IS .THAT OF NEVER USING TWO WORDS
WHEN ONE v LL DO." - Thomas Jefferson
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 12, 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 departmental
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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATION: Month of April, "South Bay Center for Counseling
Month."
G�t RC�� April 17-23, 1983, "Victims Rights Week."
C�ITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION AND CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
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
call vote. (Items removed will be considered after Municipal
Matters).
(a) .Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City. Council held
March 22, 1983.
Recommended Action: To adopt minutes.
(b) Demands & Warrants: April 12, 1983.
Recommended Action: To approve Demands & Warrants Nos.
through inclusive.
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City Council Agenda - April 12, 1983
(c) Resolution of Intention to examine residential properties to be
used as parking, lots in the R-3 zone. Memorandum from Planning
Director Sapetto.•
Recommended Action: To approve.
(d) Approval to revise agreement regarding Commodore conversion.
Memorandum from City Attorney Post,
Recommended Action: To authorize Mayor to sign.
, Resolution supporting the Great California Resource Rally.
WMemorandum from Community Resources Director Mastrian.
Recommended Action: To adopt resolution.
(f) Authorization for Los Angeles County Flood Control to proceed -
Twenty -First Street storm drain project. Memorandum from Public
Works Director Clark.
Recommended Action: To authorize.
(g) Adoption of Two Resolutions regarding the 1983-84 Hermosa Beach.
Lighting District. Memorandum from Public Works Director Clark.
Recommended Action: To adopt resolutions.
(h) Resolution -authorizing release of Arnell Enterprises, inc.
Property located at:332,. 334,:336 & 338 Culper Court.
Recommended Action: To adopt resolution.
(i) Resolution authorizing release of lien, Barbara Ruth & Donald
Roy Schmitz. Property located at 570 24th Street,
Recommended Action: To adopt resolution.
(j) Claim for Damages - Sheila Tarrant, 222 27th. Street. Represented
by Kessler & Drasin. This claim sent to Los Angeles County
Lifeguards. Filed March 18, 1983.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this city's
insurance carrier.
(k) Claim for Damages —Georgia Payton, 2303 Voorhees, Redondo Beach.
Represented by Chuck Walker, Filed April 4, 1983.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this city's
insurance carrier.
(1) Claim for Damages: Brenda S, Hagert, 1707 Pacific Coast Hwy, #441,
Hermosa Beach. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company.
Filed March 15, 1983.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to, this city's
insurance carrier.
(m) Claim for Damages - Joseph E. Kovaleski, 13701 Yukon Ave. #319,
Hawthorne, Represented by Robert E. McNulty, Ramsey & McNulty,
21515 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 970, Union Bank Tower, Torrance, CA.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this city's
insurance carrier.
City Council Agenda - April 12, 1983
Consent Calendar (continued)
(n)
Request to Purchase - Two -wheeled vehicle to haul street sweeper.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Clark.
Recommended Action: To approve request.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONE CHANGE CUP -TO CONSTRUCT A
ONE HUNDRED FOOT TOWER - STORER CABLE T.V. MEMORANDUM FROM
PLANNING DIRECTOR SAPETTO.
HEARINGS
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION GRANT NEW APPLICATION. MEMORANDUM
FROM COMMUNITY RESOURCES DIRECTOR MASTRIAN.
APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS GRANTING A MOD-
IFICATION OF SECTION 1716 OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AT
235 30TH STREET. MEMORANDUM FROM BILL GROVE, ACTING BUILDING
AND SAFETY DIRECTOR. Nlla„h. d5• N0b1,,,
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION GRANT FUND AMENDMENT, MEMORANDUM
FROM COMMUNITY RESOURCES DIRECTOR MASTRIAN,
7. REVISION TO THE DEFINITION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND. MEMORANDUM
FROM CITY ATTORNEY POST.
8. BILTMORE_SITE COMMITTEE REQUEST TO EXTEND THE PURVIEW OF THEIR
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EXAMINATION OF THE ILTMORE SITE. MEMORANDUM FROM COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN MERL.
9. REQUEST FOR PROPOS LAND USE ELEMENT REVISION. MEMORANDUM FROM
PLANNING DIRECTOR SAPETTO.
10. („(✓BEACH PROPERTIES IMPROVEMENT PLAN - PHASE I, FOR REVIEW. LETTER
FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS. ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF BEACHES AND HARBORS,
11. eI REPROGRAMING OF FAU FUNDS. MEMORANDUM FROM PLANNING DIRECTOR
SAPETTO.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 83-722 RELATING TO STANDARDS AND TRAINING FOR
CORRECTIONS PROGRAM. INTRODUCED MARCH 22, 1983. FOR WA3VER OF
FURTHER READING AND ADOPTION
13 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP FOR MOTEL/HOTEL DEFINITIONS. MEMORANDUM
FROM PLANNING DIRECTOR SAPETTO.
14. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
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City Council Agenda - April 12, 1983
15. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
(a) Activity Report
(b) Tentative Future Agenda Items
(c) .Request for Closed Session - April 26, 1983
(d) Recommendation to Effect Budget Cuts
(e) Upcoming Storer Cable T.V. Rate Request Hearing
(f) South Bay. R.C.C. Budget for 1983-84
16. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
(a) Report from City/School Sub -Committee with request for
April 18, 1983 Workshop
(b) Authorization for Mayor to sign escrow papers regarding
purchase of School District Maintenance Yard -properties,
(c) Report from Railroad Right -of -Way Sub -Committee
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC MATTERS OF AN URGENCY NATURE
18. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
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"THE MOST VALUABLE OF ALL TALENTS IS THAT OF NEVER USING TWO WORDS
WHEN ONE WILL DO." - Thomas Jefferson
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 12, 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 departmental
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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATION: Month of April, "South Bay Center for Counseling
Month."
April 17-23, 1983, "Victims Rights Week."
CITY CNEWOUNCIL R�LERREORGANIZATION
NEXTFIGMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
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
call vote. •(Items -removed will be considered after Municipal
Matters).
(a) Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of the City Council held
March 22, 1983.
Recommended Action: To adopt minutes.
(b) Demands & Warrants: April 12, 1983.
Recommended Action: To approve Demands & Warrants Nos.
through inclusive.
City Council Agenda - April 12, 1983
(c)
Resolution of Intention to examine residential properties to be
used as parking lots in the R-3 zone. Memorandum from'Planning
Director Sapetto.
Recommended Action: To approve.
(d) Approval to revise agreement regarding Commodore conversion.
Memorandum from City Attorney Post.
Recommended Action: To authorize Mayor to sign.
Resolution supporting the Great California Resource Rally.
Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mastrian.
Recommended Action: To adopt resolution.
(f) Authorization for Los Angeles County Flood Control to proceed -
Twenty -First Street storm drain project. Memorandum from Public
Works Director Clark.
Recommended Action: To authorize.
(g) Adoption of Two Resolutions regarding the 1983-84 Hermosa Beach
Lighting District. Memorandum from Public Works Director Clark.
Recommended Action: To adopt resolutions.
(h) Resolution -authorizing release of lien,..Arnell Enterprises, Inc.
Property located at 332, 334,.336 & 338 Culper Court.
Recommended Action: To adopt resolution.
(i) Resolution authorizing release of lien, Barbara Ruth & Donald
Roy Schmitz. .Property located at 570 24th Street.
Recommended Action: To adopt resolution.
(j) Claim for Damages - Sheila Tarrant, 222 27th Street. Represented
by Kessler & Drasin. This claim sent to Los Angeles County
Lifeguards. Filed March 18, 1983.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this city's
insurance carrier.
(k) Claim for Damages - Georgia Payton, 2303 Voorhees, Redondo Beach.
Represented by Chuck Walker.. Filed April 4, 1983.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this. city's
insurance carrier.
(1) Claim for Damages: Brenda S. Hagert, 1707 Pacific Coast IIwy, #441,
Hermosa Beach. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company.
Filed March 15, 1983.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this city's
insurance carrier.
(m) Claim for Damages - Joseph E. Kovaleski, 13701 Yukon Ave. #319,
Hawthorne. Represented by Robert E. McNulty, Ramsey & McNulty,
21515 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 970, Union Bank Tower, Torrance, CA.
Recommended Action: To deny claim and refer to this city's
insurance carrier.
City Council Agenda - April 12, 1983
Consent Calendar (continued)
(n)
Request to Purchase - Two -wheeled vehicle to haul street sweeper.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Clark.
Recommended Action: To approve request.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONE CHANGE CUP TO CONSTRUCT A
ONE HUNDRED FOOT TOWER - STORER CABLE T.V. MEMORANDUM,FROM
PLANNING DIRECTOR SAPETTO. GRANTED~ '• ADD COND.,46.\NO DISH\TO BE INSTALLED.
HEARINGS
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION GRANT.- NEW APPLICATION. MEMORANDUM
FROM COMMUNITY RESOURCES DIRECTOR MASTRIAN. RECONSIDERED. RESURFACING
OF TENNIS APPROVED AND INSTALLATION OF LIGHTS w/MATCHING FUNDS FROM P&R TAX
5. APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS GRANTING A MOD--
IFICATION OF SECTION 1716 OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AT
235 30TH STREET. MEMORANDUM FROM BILL GROVE ACTING BUIT,DING
AND SAFETY DIRECTOR. ZaW4WEri W/CONDITION. NO PLANTS OVER 25 FT.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION GRANT FUND AMENDMENT. MEMORANDUM
FROM COMMUNITY RESOURCES DIRECTOR MASTRIAN. APPROVED.
7. REVISION TO THE DEFINITION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND. MEMORANDUM
FROM CITY ATTORNEY POST. APPROVED.
8. BILTMORE SITE COMMITTEE REQUEST TO EXTEND THE PURVIEW OF THEIR
EXAMINATION OF THE BILTMORE SITE. MEMORANDUM FROM COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN MERL. APPROVED.
9. REQUEST FOR PROPOSED LAND USE ELEMENT REVISION. MEMORANDUM FROM
PLANNING DIRECTOR SAPETTO. APPROVED.
10. BEACH PROPERTIES IMPROVEMENT PLAN - PHASE I, FOR REVIEW; .LETTER
FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF BEACHES AND HARBORS.
OPPOSE. CITY CLERK TO PREPARE LE'1TER FOR MAYOR.
11. REPROGRAMING OFFAU FUNDS. MEMORANDUM FROM PLANNING DIRECTOR
SAPETTO. APPROVED.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 83-722 RELATING TO STANDARDS AND TRAINING FOR
CORRECTIONS PROGRAM. INTRODUCED MARCH 22, 1983. FOR WAIVER OF
FURTHER READING AND ADOPTION. APPROVED.
13. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP FOR MOTEL/HOTEL DEFINITIONS. MEMORANDUM
FROM PLANNING DIRECTOR SAPETTO. TO Si WORKSHOPS
14. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
City Council Agenda - April 12, 1983
15. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
(a) Activity Report R&F
(b) Tentative Future Agenda Items R&F
(c) Request for Closed Session - April 26, 1983 APPROVED.
(d) Recommendation to Effect Budget Cuts APPROVED.
(e) Upcoming Storer Cable T.V. Rate Request Hearing R&F
(f) South Bay R.C.C. Budget for 1983-84 R&F
(h) Jazz Band Finals - Chamber of Commerce. APPROVED.
16. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
(a) Report from City/School Sub -Committee with request for
April 18, 1983 Workshop
(b) Authorization for Mayor to sign escrow papers regarding
purchase of School District Maintenance Yard properties.
(c) Report from Railroad Right -of -Way Sub -Committee
(d) VPD Vacancy - D. Greenwald appointment. CONTINUED TO 4/26
17. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY NATURE
18. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
16(a) RELEASE $2,000 FROM VPD OR SEWER CAPITAL MONIES, MAYOR TO OPEN ESCROW.
16(c) Offer to purchase at 2M 1/2 down payable' -at $130,000 yr. until
paid, WRITTEN OFFER.
Joint Powers Authority, CM, Mayo,'rCity•Atty,to participate.
w/ ES. RB.MB. for the purpose �of• 'establishing' a- S-. B . -Corridor .
RESOLUTION. PASSED.
OTHER BUSINESS:
'CITYN-TO INVESTIGATE STOP. SIGN 'ONS 25TH & VALLEY 'BACK -TO- 'COUNCIL 1 MO.. OR MORE.
MAY 21, SISTER CITY'AMBULANCE DELIVERED TO LORETO.
MAY 24. MEEET`ING'POSSIBLY `MOVED 'FORWARD -1 WEEK 'BECAUSE •OF LORETO VISIT.
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Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Council
APRIL 6, 1983
City Council Meeting of
April 12,‘1983
TENTATIVE -FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
April 26, 1983
Job description manuals for each work station.
Construction Documents: Auditorium Remodel Request for Authorization
to Proceed - Municipal Matter.
Status Report CDBG Street Upgrade Project -- Public Works - City Manager
Commentary on Sewer Deficiency Study - Public Works -7 City Manager.
Request to acquire .trailer for walk street sweeping - Public Works
Consent Calendar.
Appeal of Denial for a variance from BZA - Robert Pelton, 553 20th Street.
Appeal from Denial of CUP - Skinners Restaurant, 2700 Manhattan Avenue.
May, 10 , 1'483
9th Year (1983,84) Community Development Block Grant Program.
May 24, 1983
Second Hearing 9th Year Community Development Block Grant Program.
June 28, 1983
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, sayings accounts and special bank accounts
Septembe'r 27`,' 1983
Data on Land Use Element Work Program including housing element
modification.
re •. ory T. Meyer
Cit Manager
Honorable Mayor and Members
APRIL 8, 1983
City Council Meeting of
of the City Council April 12, 1983
ACTIVITY REPORT
We are pleased to report that we have "signed off" for
the city's coastal permit.
o The City Council authorized repair of Greenwich.Street
has been completed.
We are pleased to report a dramatic increase in the number
of employee volunteers who donated to the blood bank.
The Friends of the Arts recently completed their First
AnnualjFiesta at the Community Center. it went well
exceptjfor complaints regarding super amplified music.
That will be corrected for future events.
o Work has commenced on making. numerous concrete repairs
to Prospect Avenue. The new concrete sections will be
poured during the week of April 12.
o During the following week the City Manager and Police Chief
---willbe attending a two day seminar on how to better handle
conflict resolution. This program is limited to twelve
cities statewide and is reimbursable by P.O.S.T.
o The city is receiving an increased number of inquiries
regarding 10K runs, triathlons., etc. We will have a
furtherreport to you on April 26.
o The city's gearing up for the volunteer recycling program is
going nicely. Conversion from the Beach Cities month to month
agreement will be implemented in June.
Gregoty j Meyer
City Manager
MINUTES OF THE P:GULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, April 12, 1983 in the.
Council Chamber of the City Hall at the hour of 7:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION - Council adjourned to a closed session at 6:30 p.m.
for the purpose of discussion of personnel and litigation, noting
that all members were present. Regular meeting convened at 7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - led by Councilmember Brutsch
ROLL CALL
Present: Barks, Brutsch, Schmeltzer, Wood and Mayor Webber
Absent: None
PROCLAMATIONS
Month of April "South Bay Center For Counseling Month"
April 17-23, 1983 "Victim's Rights Week"
Meeting turned over to City Clerk Malone for presentation of gifts
to out -going Mayor Webber, who thanked everyone.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION OF DELEGATES, ALTERNATE APPOINTMENTS
AND/OR REAPPOINTMENT
APPOINTMENT :OF MAYOR
ACTION - to appoint George Schmeltzer Mayor for a nine-month term,
ending January, 1984.
Motion Brutsch, second Wood
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Schmeltzer, Wood and Mayor Webber
NOES: None
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
ACTION - to appoint Gary Brutsch Mayor Pro Tempore for a nine month
term, ending January, 1984.
Motion Brutsch, second Wood
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood and Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: None
ACTION - to adopt Resolution No. 83-4579: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER
OF SAID CITY TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC
UTILITIES CODE."
Motion Brutsch, second Barks. So ordered.
Mayor Schmeltzer appointed Delegate.
Motion Brutsch, second Barks.
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood and Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: None
Councilmember Wood appointed Alternate •
Motion Brutsch, second Barks
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood and Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: None
MINUTES 4-12-83
REPORT OF ACTIONS IN CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Schmeltzer announced that the following actions had been taken
in closed session:
ACTION - to direct the City Attorney to pursue legal action to receive
litigation costs from City's insurance carrier with regard to the
Creighton Gift of Public Funds suit.
The vote was 4 to 1 on this action.
FURTHER ACTION - to direct the City Attorney to file a complaint
with the State Insurance Commissioner against City's insurance carrier
for failure to provide. a defense with regard to the Creighton Gifts
of Public Funds Suit.
The vote was 5 to 0 on this action.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION - to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items (b)
and (d) pulled for separate discussion.
Motion Barks, second Schmeltzer
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: None
(a)
(b)
(c)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Regular meeting of the City Council held
March 22, 1983.
ACTION to approve minutes.
DEMANDS AND WARRANTS
Councilmember Brutsch noted that the City has been aggressive
in attempting to address the issues of Civil Service diligently
(Warrant No. 009759 Salaries) having discussed this matter
at regular meetings of 12-14-82, 1-11-83, 1-25-83, 2-8-83, and
at 4 closed sessions in 1982.
ACTION.- to approve Demands and Warrants Nos. 9759 through
10070 inclusive.
Motion Webber, second Barks
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Mavor Schmeltzer
NOES: Wood (Will vote "No" on Salaries until such time as
there is a resolution of the problem and consequently "No"
on Demands and Warrants.)
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION to examine residential properties
to be used as parking lots in the R-3 zone. Memorandum from
Planning Director Sapetto, dated April 4, 1983.
ACTION - to approve Resolution No. 83-4580: "A RESOLUTION
OF INTENTION 3Y THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA
BEACH TO DIRECT THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO HOLD A PUBLIC
HEARING TO EXAMINE THE VIABILITY OF PERMITTING RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIES TO BE USED AS PARKING LOTS.-
(d) APPROVAL TO REVISE AGREEMENT regarding Commodore conversion.
Memorandum from City Attorney Post, dated April 8, 1983.
Councilmember Webber directed question to the City Attorney
as to whether Quanta was aware of this amendment, that her
interpretation of paragraphs (A) on page 1 and (B) onage 2
was that there might be an overpayment (double) of what is
actually owed.
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City Attorney Post clarified that the wordingis the same
as in the original agreement, giving Quanta he option of
repayment to the City of eitheraragraph (A) or (B), after
it has repaid its loan to Bank off America, a total of $200,000.
ACTION - to adopt staff recommendation.
Motion Barks, second Mayor Schmeltzer.
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: Webber,_ ;Wood
(e) RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE GREAT CALIFORNIA RESOURCE RALLY. •
Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mastrian, dated
March 29, 1983.
ACTION - to adopt Resolution No. 83-4581: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF HERMOSA BEACH SUPPORTING THE GREAT
CALIFORNIA RESOURCE RALLY."
(f) AUTHORIZATION for Los Angeles County Flood Control to proceed
Twenty -First Street storm drain proj]ect. Memorandum from
Public Works Director Clark, dated April 7, 1983.
ACTION - to approve Resolution No. 83-4582: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COJNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL TO PROCEED
WITH THE INSTALLATION OF STORM DRAIN SYSTEMS AS DESCRIBED
HEREIN WITHIN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH."
(g) ADOPTION OF TWO RESOLUTIONS regarding the 1983-84 Hermosa
Beach Lighting District. Memorandum from Public Works
Director Clark, dated April 7, 1983.
ACTION - to adopt Resolution No. 83-4583: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER OF SAID CITY MADE
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 83-4575."
ACTION - to adopt Resolution No. 83-4584: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING
FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES TO BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR STREET LIGHTING
FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE CITY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JULY 1, 1983 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1984; AND APPOINTING A TIME
AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO."
(h) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF LIEN. Arnell Enterprises,
Inc. Property located at 332, 334, 336, & 338 Culper Court.
Memorandum from City Clerk Malone dated March 17, 1983.
ACTION - to adopt Resolution No. 83-4585: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY A
RELEASE OF LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY."
(i) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF'LIEN, Barbara Ruth & Donald
Roy Schmitz. Property located at 570 -24th Street. Memorandum
from City Clerk Malone dated April 5, 1983.
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ACTION - to adopt Resolution No. 83-4586: " A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY
A RELEASE OF LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY."
(j) CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Sheila Tarrant, 222 -27th Street. Rep-
resented by Kessler &-Drasin. This claim sent to Los Angeles
County Lifeguards. Filed March 18, 1983.
ACTION - to deny claim and refer to this City's insurance
carrier.
(k) CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Georgia Payton, 2303 Voorhees, Redondo
Beach. Represented by Chuck Walker. Filed April 4, 1983.
ACTION- to deny claim and refer to this City's insurance
carrier.
(1) CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Brenda S. Hagert, 1707 Pacific Coast Hwy,
4441, Hermosa. Beach. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance
Company. Filed March 5, 1983.
ACTION— to deny claim and refer to this City's insurance
carrier.
(m) CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - Joseph E. Kovaleski, 13701 Yukon Ave.,
#319, Hawthorne. Re resented by Robert E. McNulty, Ramsey
& McNulty, 21515 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 970, Union Bank Tower,
Torrance, California.
ACTION - to deny' claim and refer to this City's insurance
carrier.
(n) REQUEST TO PURCHASE - two -wheeled vehicle to haul street
sweeper. Memorandum from Public Works Director Clark, dated
April 8, 1983.
ACTION - to approve request.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONE CHANGE CUP TO CONSTRUCT A
ONE HUNDRED FOOT TOWER - STORER CABLE T.V. MEMORANDUM FROM
PLANNING DIRECTOR SAPETTO, DATED APRIL 7, 1983. SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION FINDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMITTEE, DATED
DECEMBER 20, 1982. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STORER
CABLE, DATED APRIL 11, 1983. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION. FROM
HERMOSA BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT, DATED APRIL 11, 1983.
Pam Sapetto, Planning Director, gave staff report.
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Mayor Schmeltzer opened the public hearing.
Ron Miller, Phoenix, Arizona, Construction Manager for Storer
Cable T.V. - Tower will be built to "Code", then. it could
improve the Fire and Police Departments' communication efforts,
improve quality of image and better service.
The following persons spoke in opposition to construction of'
the one hundred foot"tower: Avir. ,oy Shubert, 553 -21st Street,
Mr. Jim Peirce.. 2121 Power. Street.,: Etta. Sim son, 651 -25th -St.
rid Sheila Miller.
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reasons -School Eoara-Hermosa reach. Some or the
or opposition were: safety threat to children attend-
ing the Hermosa Valley School; no guarantees as to safety'of
tower; height; negative effect on view of surrounding: neighbor-
hood, and.lack of improvement in subscribers' signal.
Ron Miller summarized that the tower is over -designed, making
it verb safe, that Storer has never lost a tower to'any "Acts
of God ; are built near to schools for the educational programs;
security will be a minimum 6 foot high chain-link fence with
barbed-wire surrounding with obscuring material in the chain-
link, with a 16 foot existing concrete wall. Regarding the
amount Storer will spend to construct and remodel will be
approximately $400,000.
Mayor Schmeltzer closed public hearing.
ACTION - to approve staff recommendation to provide for the
Amendment to tie General Plan a change in the zone to C-2
approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to the five (5)
conditions stated in the staff report with an additional
condition six (6): "That the dish antenna as observed in the
pictures will not be installed without further approval of the
City, and that only wire-type antennas are anticipated to be
installed."
Motion Wood, second Barks
AYES: Barks, Webber, Wood
NOES: Brutsch, Mayor Schmeltzer
ACTION - to waive full 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 GENERAL PLAN BY CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION AT 1529
VALLEY DRIVE, 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 Wood, second Mayor Schmeltzer
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: None
ACTION - to introduce Ordinance No. 83-723 noting the change
in the title from "General Commercial" to "C-2."
Motion Wood, second Mayor Schmeltzer
AYES: Barks, Webber,Wood
NOES: Brutsch, Mayor Schmeltzer
FURTHER ACTION - to adopt Resolution No. 83-4587e with addi-
tional condition six (6) which states that "No dish anntennas
will be installed on the tower and only wire-type antennas
will be used without further approval of the City." Resolution
No. 83-4587: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 'CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA , GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A 100 FOOT TOWER FOR RECEIVING TELEVISION SIGNALS' AT
1529 VALLEY DRIVE: STORER CABLE FACILITY."
Motion Wood, second Barks
AYES: Barks, Webber, Wood
NOES: Brutsch, Mayor-Schmeltzer
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HEARINGS
4. LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION GRANT - NEW APPLICATION. MEMOR-
ANDUM FROM COMMUNITY RESOURCES DIRECTOR MASTRIAN, DATED
APRIL 5, 1983.
Community Resources Director Alana Mastrian gave a staff
report.
Mayor Schmeltzer opened the public hearing said hearingwas
then closed, there being no one interested in speaking o this
matter, and the discussion brought back to City Council.
PROPOSED ACTION - to adopt staff recommendation and Resolution
No. 83-4588: " A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS: FUNDS WHICH WILL BE USED
FOR THE RECONFIGURATION OF PIER AVE. ENTRANCE TO COMMUNITY
CENTER PARKING LOT, AND RESURFACING OF KELLY TENNIS COURTS AND
INSTALLATION OF NEW LIGHTING.
Motion Barks, second Mayor Schmeltzer
AYES: Barks, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: Brutsch, Webber, Wood. Motion failed.
ACTION - to direct Staff to return at meeting of 4-26-83 with
a recommendation as to how to use the $276,433 in the Parks
and Recreation Facility Tax Fund for resurfacing of Kelly Tennis
Courts and installation of new lighting.
Motion Brutsch, second Webber
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: Wood
NOTE: under Item 15-MISCELLANEOURS ITEMS AND REPORTS, City
Manager Meyer brought to the attention of Council that the
deadline for filing Land and Water Grants for this year is
April 15, hence the motion above precludes the City of Hermosa
Beach from the option of Land and Water as a source of funding.
ACTION: to reconsider the action above.
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Schmeltzer
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: Wood
FURTHER ACTION - to apply for the Land and Water Conservation
Grant for the sole purpose of resurfacing Kelly Courts and
that the City match the Grant, if successful, with monies,
50% from the Parks and Recreation Facility Tax Fund. ,
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Barks
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: Webber, Wood
FINAL ACTION - to adopt as amended, Resolution No. 83-4588
entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS; FUNDS WHICH WILL BE USED
FOR THE RESURFACING OF KELLY TENNIS COURTS AND INSTALLATION
OF NEW LIGHTING", and Line 17 to read: "WHEREAS, THE RESUR-
FACING OF KELLY COURTS AND INSTALLATION OF NEW LIGHTING..."
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Barks
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: Webber, Wood
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5. APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS GRANTING A
MODIFICATION OF SECTION 1716 OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
AT 235 -30th STREET. MEMORANDUM FROM BILL GROVE, ACTING
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIRECTOR, DATED APRIL 6, 1983. SUPPLE-
MENTAL INFORMATION FROM DR. & MRS. JOHN K. NYLUND, DATED
APRIL 7, 1983. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION. CITY CLERK MALONE,
DATED APRIL 11, 1983.
City Attorney's Opinion was that continuance be judged on merits.
Council to decthere are therare grounds dor a continuance
or is it being requested as a matter of delay only, or for a
"good cause".
ACTION - to deny the request for an extension.
Motion Webber, second Barks
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood and Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: None
Mayor Schmeltzer opened the hearing to the public for testimony.
Acting Building and Safety Director Grove gave staff report.
Mr. Tim Bruinsma, neighbor at 216 -31st Street, was acting as
attorney for the Nylunds. He presented a model of the proposed
planter, pointing out the location of said planter in relation
o the edge of the roof.
PROPOSED ACTION - to deny the appeal( uphold the decision of
the Board of Appeals, with no conditions, stipulating that
the minimum width is that the rear of the planter be at least
30" from the edge of the roof.
Motion Wood. Motion dies for lack of a second.
ACTION - to accept Staff recommendation, deny the appeal,
uphold the decision of the Board of Appeals, and add the
following condition: (1) That no plants or other materials
be grown or placed in thelanter in the manner that will
exceed the allowable height of twenty-five (25) feet.
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Schmeltzer
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood and Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: None
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
6. LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION GRANT FUND AMENDMENT. MEMORANDUM
FROM COMMUNITY RESOURCES DIRECTOR MASTRIAN, DATED APRIL 5, 1983.
City Manager Meyer pointed out a matter of procedure regarding
this item. This is a proposal to revise an existing Grant.
Pursuant to those rules and regulations you may,do that without
a hearing, but a Grant of origination does require a hearing.
Community Resources Director Alana Mastrian gave a staff
report.
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ACTION - to approve the staff recommendation to amend the
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant that has the remaining
balance, specifically deleting the new handball courts, de-.
leting the resurfacing of the old tennis courts and adding
the repavement of the Community Center parking lot, 50% match-
ing funds to be taken from the Parks and Recreation Facility
Tax Fund, amounting to $21,000.
Motion Barks, second Webber
AYES: Barks, Brutsch: Webber, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: Wood
City Manager mentioned that the monies from the Land and Water
Conservation Grant Fund are for the site specific, and the
Grant rules preclude any other alternative site.
7. REVISION TO THE DEFINITION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND. MEM-
ORANDUM FROM CITY ATTORNEY POST, DATED APRIL 8,1983.
City Attorney Post announced that what the resolution is
designed to do is to abolish the Affordable Housing Fund,
and in its place, set up an account labeled "conversion fees"
and then any expenditures from that fund would be made on an
individual case-by-case basis with the criteria for expen-
diture being essentially those of the Municipal Code conver-
sion conditional approval section. These monies were collected
to accomplish certain Purposes that are described in the
Municipal Code under tzat conditional approval section, and
that if in the future you wish to make expenditures from them,
they should be•consistent with that section. "Expenditures
from this account shall be for the purpose of offsetting
deficiencies created by conversions."
ACTION - to adopt Resolution No. 83-4589: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH ABOLISHING THE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND AND SPECIFYING THE PURPOSE FOR THE
MONEY IN THE FUND."
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Brutsch
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: Webber
Mayor Schmeltzer then declared a recess. The meeting reconvened
with all members present.
8. BILTMORE SITE COMMITTEE REQUEST TO EXTEND THE PURVIEW OF
THEIR EXAMINATION OF THE BILTMORE SITE. MEMORANDUM FROM
COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN MERL, DATED APRIL 6, 1983.
Planning Director Pan Sapetto gave the staff request.
ACTION - to approve the request of the Biltmore Site Committee
to extend the purview of their examination.
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Brutsch
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood and Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: None
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL LAND USE ELEMENT REVISION. MEMORANDUM
FROM PLANNING DIRECTOR SAPETTO, DATED APRIL 6, 1983.
ACTION - to approve the request for proposal
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Barks
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: Webber, Wood
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10. BEACH PROPERTIES IMPROVEMENT PLAN - PHASE 1, FOR REVIEW.
LETTER J RUM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF BEACHES
' i .
ACTION - to direct the Ma or to send a letter to the County
declining involvement in the placement of cabanas, etcetera,
on the beach.
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second'Webber
AYES: Barks, .Brutsch, Webber,,...Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: Wood
11. REPROGRAMMING OF FAU FUNDS. MEMORANDUM FROM PLANNING DIRECTOR
SAPETTO, DATED APRIL 6, 1983.
Planning Intern Dana Stoike gave the staff report.
ACTION - to reprogram the $14,500 remaining in the FAU Grant
as follows: to purchase a small number (5 to 10) bus stop
benches which would be located at the points where the Free
Busicks up its greatest number of riders. In addition,, the
Grant could be amended so that the City couldur_chase a
number of bus shelters which wouldprovide protection from
the elements while riders wait for he bus. Bench and shelters
to be esthetically pleasing.
Motion Brutsch, second Barxs
AYES: Barks, Brutsch and Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: Webber, Wood
12. ORDINANCE NO. 83-722 RELATING TO STANDARDS AND TRAINING FOR
CORRECTIONS PROGRAM. INTRODUCED MARCH 22, 1983. FOR WAIVER
OF FURTHER READING AND ADOPTION.
ACTION to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 83-722.
Motion Wood, second Webber. So ordered.
FURTHER ACTION -- to adopt Ordinance No. 83-722: "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE• CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH RELATING TO STANDARDS AND TRAINING
FOR CORRECTIONS PROGRAM."
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Brutsch
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: Wood
13. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP FOR MOTEL/HOTEL DEFINITIONS. MEMORANDUM
FROM PLANNING DIRECTOR SAPETTO, DATED APRIL 7, 1983.
ACTION - to schedule two (2) meetings, the first one on
April 20, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. to consider Condo Conversion
Standards, School District City Council Subcommittee report,
and Motel/Hotel Definitions if possible. The second meeting
is scheduled for May 5, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. to consider Hotel/
Motel Definitions and Parking Policies and Ordinances with
Planning Commission. •
Motion Ma or Schmeltzer second Webber. So ordered, noting
the objection of Counciimember Wood.
14. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
Items (b) and (d) discussed at this time and placed in order
of agenda format.
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15. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS CITY MANAGER
(a).ACTIVITY REPORT
ACTION - to approve
Motion Wood, second Mayor Schmeltzer. So ordered.
(b) TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ACTION - to approve
Motion Wood, second Mayor Schmeltzer. So ordered.
(c) REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION - APRIL 26, 1983
ACTION - to approve request for closed session for discussion
of litigation,and.meet and confer.
Motion Wood, second Mayor Schmeitzer. So ordered.
(d) RECOMMENDATION TO EFFECT BUDGET CUTS
ACTION - to approve staff recommendation that we declare an
intent to enact budget actions #5-8
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Webber
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: None
(e) UPCOMING STORER CABLE T.V. RATE REQUEST HEARING
ACTION - to receive and file
Motion Wood, second Mayor Schmeltzer.•
(f) SOUTH BAY R.C.C. BUDGET FOR 1983-84
So ordered.
ACTION - to receive and file.
Motion Wood, second Mayor Schmeltzer. So ordered.
For the record, Brutsch commented that he voted for $190,000
budget at the R.C.C. meeting. _
(g) LETTER FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FROM EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
WILLIAM C. FOWLER, DATED APRIL 8, 1983
Councilmember Wood announced an abstention and left the dais.
ACTION -- to approve in concept the idea of having the Playboy
Collegiate Jazz Band Finals iri Hermosa Beach on Sunday, May 29,
1983, from the hours of 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m, and to thank
the Chamber for their efforts in this behalf.
Motion Ma or Schmeltzer, second Brutsch. So ordered, noting
the objection of Councilmember Webber.
Councilmember Wood returned to the dais.
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16. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
(a) REPORT FROM CITY /SCHOOL SUB -COMMITTEE WITH REQUEST FOR
APRIL 18, 1983 WORKSHOP -MAYOR SCHMELTZER
Plan is to have fuller discussion at the workshop session on
4-20-83 on, but not limited to: possible rezoning portion
of the South School site and. the North School site. On the
Prospect Heights;. School, there.=has been a long-standing
request on the pArt of the"City (Z°berg Grant of $125,000)
for purchase of the two lower playgrounds and to rezone the
unzoned portion of property to a density compatible with the.
surrounding area.
Under discussion was if a general goal can be reached the
sub -committee would pre are a packet for public scrutiny for
comment outside the confines of the Council or School District;
a, public meeting where the sub -committee could hear testim ny;
attempt to mail to as many interested citizens the proposals
as they stand at that print. They need to have another meeting
to draw up the final proposal and present it to City Council
and School Board simultaneously. Fuller description forthcoming
at meeting of April 20,-1983.
(b) AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN ESCROW PAPERS REGARDING
PURCHASE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT MAINTENANCE YARD PROPERTIES.
MEMORANDUM DATED 4-8-83'FROM CITY MANAGER MEYER. SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION FROM SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT COREY, DATED
APRIL 7, 1983.
City Manager Meyer reported that the VPD Board was unable to
meet any sooner than 4-14-83 and gave a conprehensive report
on the progress to date.
PROPOSED ACTION - to instruct Mayor to enter escrow with no
cash payments, negotiate with the School Board for the accep-
tability of this change in the original agreement.
Motion Wood, second Brutsch (discussion)
SUBSTITUTE MOTION
.1:1.C;'I iON -. to . concur for a substitute motion. to -authorize the
release of $2,000, after tramsfer from tije Sewer Capital Im-
provement_ Fund, as the deposit required In escrow, authorize
Mayor Schmeltzer to sign the escrow papers, proceed to'discussior.
'with the VPD with regard to..their Possible purchase "of this
-site, and then explore whatever otter, alternatives may be
suggested by staff.
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Brutsch
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Wood and Mayor Schmeltzer
-NOES: Webber
Substitute becomes main motion. ,
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Wood and Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: Webber
At this time Kathleen Berlin, a member of Alano of South Bay,
requested that hergroup e permitted the option of hand -
wrecking the building if it is to be demolished. The have
spent over $40,000 improving the site and wish to remove whatever
possible. Also, the group requests that there be a month-to-
month lease between the City and Alano. Mrs. Berlin will follow
up with a written request within 60 days to Council embodying
the Alano :requests.
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(c) REPORT FROM RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY SUB -COMMITTEE
Councilmember Wood reported recuest appeal to ICC was denied.
Next meeting is 4-21-83, at 4:CO p.m., at City Hall. An offer
was made to Santa Fe, but turned down.
OFFER TO PURCHASE.
ACTION - to authorize Mayor to sign an offer to purchase,(per
minute action 3-8-83,) of $2,000,000 totals z down payment,
and $130,000 per year until paid. (Councilmember Wood will
furnish 6 other provisions wzich are technical in nature).
Motion Wood, second Barks
AYES: Barks, Brutsch, Webber, Wood, Mayor Schmeltzer
NOES: None
JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
ACTION - to authorize the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney
and any appropriate staff members to participate in discussion
leading to the signina of a joint powers agreement with all
interested parties. Said discussion/agreement to include, but
not limited to,E1 Segundo, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach,
for the purposes of establishing a Railroad Right -Of -Way Corridor.
To adopt Resolution No. 83-4589 as reflective of this action.
The City Manager is encouraged to publicize this official action.
Motion Wood, second Mayor Schmeltaer. So ordered.
(d) VACANCY -BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
ACTION - to continue the appointment to the VPD #1 until the.
meeting of 4-26-83.
Motion, Mayor Schmeltzer, second Wood
AYES: Barks, Webber, Wood, Mavor Schmeltzer
NOES: Brutsch (has full confidence in Mr. Greenwald's ability
to perform his duties as Parking Commissioner).
17. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC - MATTERS OF AN URGENCY NATURE
PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR SAFETY -VALLEY AND 25th STREETS
Jim Calhoun, 566 -25th Street, presented a petition with the
signatures .of 26 persons requesting that Council relieve this
problem by use of speed bumps and/or stop signs..
:ACTION - to direct staff to investigate this preceived problem
and report back in a month.
Motion Brutsch, second Mayor Schmeltzer. So ordered, noting
the objection of Councilmember Wood.
18 OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
(a) SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION - COUN:.ILMEMBER BARKS
The Ad Hoc Committee has invited everyone to a city visit in
conjunction with the delivery of our surplus ambulance 'to our
sister city in Mexico, May 21. A formal request will be made
at the meeting of the 26th for rescheduling meeting of 5-24-83,
participation, and funding.
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(b) APPLE TREE CONVERSION - MAYOR SCHMELTZER
ACTION - to request Council concurrence in directing the City
Attorney to investigate the possibility of rescinding our
a-Dprov:ed conversion of the Apple Tree, since it is believed
fiat Mr. Todd has not complied withnot one whit''of what
Council has expected of him.. Report requested from City
Attorney to City Council as to where we co from .here.
Motion Mayor Schmeltzer, second Barks. So ordered, noting the
objection of Corzncilmember'Wood.
YOST VS THOMAS
The City Attorney requested that Council members convey to
him their feelings regarding his memo on this subject.
ADJOURNMENT
On order of the Chair, this meeting was adjourned on April 13,
the hour of 12:37 a.m. to a regular meeting to be held April 26,
at the hour of 7:30 p.m. preceded by a closed session held
at 6:30 p.m.
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