HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/24/74OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
September 25, 1974
TO: All Department Heads
FROM: Barbara Fleming, City Clerk
RE:, Summary of City Council Actions - v?lar Meeting
<Regul;are3M'ee.tiing, o:f9S'eptember 24, 1974
Pledge of Allegiance - led by Councilman Widman.
Roll Call - Present: Councilmen Tyson, Widman, Mayor Post
Absent: Councilman Barks* - Councilman Doerfling (out of
* entered meeting at 7:36 p.m. 40 ,r
Approval of Minutes - Regular meeting of September710, 1974 - page 3,
General Plan Amendment No. 6 - Add: "(c) East-West "collector" streets:
add "Long(fellbWeAvenf:eorfrom .iHermos . A'venu oto Pac°iifie1CoastmHw ", afield
change (c) to (d) in following. paragraph. Post, Widman. So ordered.
A. Award of Merit, to. Hermosa Beach Junior Lifeguard "C Team - accepted
by County Lifeguard Rex O'Dell for Tim Meenan, Coach.
Proclamation: United Way Day, October 17, 1974.
to accept the recommendation of the Assistant City Engineer and
order the closing of Ardmore Avenue at Herondo Street for a trial
period of 90 days, with a report from staff in 60 days,or sooner if
it is felt necessary. Widman, Tyson. So ordered. -47/61-
to erect No Parking signs on Ardmore Avenue between Herondo Street
and Second Street for a trial period of 90 days, and direct the
staff to send letters to all residents on Ardmore Avenue between
Second Street and Pier Avenue to invite input regarding' proposed No
Parking on Ardmore Avenue between Second Street and Pier Avenue._"__
Barks, Widman. So ordered.
6. Consent Calendar: Approve - Post, Widman. Unanimous consent.
(a) to receive and file status report on Herondo Street Improve-
ment dated September 17, 1974 from Edward T. Putz, Assistant
City Engineer.
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L¢ (b) to deny the claim -fop .damages filed by Mr. Alan S. Whiteman
and refer this matter to the City's insurance carrier.
(d) to reschedule the second regular meeting of the City Council
for the month of October, 1974 to Tuesday, October 29, 1974
due to conflict with -the -League of California Cities Conference
tolbe held October 20-23, 1974. f i`y
to accept with regret the resignation of Mr. Sam Carson from
the Improvement, Commission and direct the staff to prepare an
appropriate expression of appreciation.
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(Item c "pulled" by Councilman Barks; item e pulled by Councilman
Widman moved to place on agenda preceding Municipal Matters)
4. to receive and file copy of application for alcoholic beverage
license filed with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control by
Lawrence Clark, Benjamin Gage and Richard Goble, Incredible Edibles,
66 Pier Avenue, On Sale Beer & Wine Eating Place. Post, Tyson.
So ordered.
Note:. Councilman Widman questioned whether it was legal for
proprietors to serve alcoholic beverages prior to Council
action re application. (Person -to -Person transfer)
2. to reaffirm denial of the lot split granted to Sunnyglen Construction
Company by the Board of Zoning Adjustment as set forth in Resolution
B.Z.A. 154-136, adopted May 6, 1974, on property located at the corner
of Valley Drive and Herondo Street, based upon the following findings:
(1) It was not felt that the developer had ever intended to have
this property split off for residential development but that it
was intended that it be part of one larger lot;
(More)
_Note that it is ;Council policy that no plaque
be .given for term`less, than one year -
Mr. Carson - 11/20-73 to 8/28/74. You might check this one
as to what is most appropriate gesture.
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Summary of City Council Actions -
Regular Meeting of September 24, 1974
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Item 2 - Action (Continued)
(2) it would be adding at least 80 new persons to the subject area
and the time comes when a development and density standards
must become compatible and it is incompatible to the area to
increase the density by that number of people;
(3) Density will be increased on this parcel from the current
56 du/ac to 70 du/ac.in violation of the General Plan;
(4) The lot split would allow an additional 39 unit apartment
building on the new parcel;
(5) The removal of Parcel 3 from the open space requirements of
the existing 285 units would increase the density from 776
square feet per dwelling unit to only 626 square. feet per
dwelling unit, in violation of the zoning ordinance.
Widman, Tyson. Carried. Ayes, Barks, Tyson, Widman. No, Post.
Absent, Doerfling. (Mayor Post felt :Cohhcils"s.houldhhave an
opportunity to reflect before making decision)
3. to grant a permit for the use of a live elephan.ttand ponies in
1;111Valley Park for the Children's Festival to be held on October 12
and 13, 1974 and waive permit fee. Widman, Barks. Carried.
Ayes, Barks, Widman, Post. No, none. Absent, Doerfling. .Abstain,
Tyson (conflict of interest)
and
/to appropriate $500.00 from the Music, Parks and Advertising Fund
.to coverthe cost of renting a live elephant and ponies for
children's rides at the Children's Festival to be held in Valley
Park on October 12-13, 1974.to the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Arts.
Widman, Barks. Carried. (Same vote)
5. Non -Agenda Items from Audience:
(a)
Joe Schwartz, South Bay Coordinatorrfor Seashore Environmnetal
Alliance, consented to having their request for penny per
capita financial contribution (considering population 19,000).
on agenda for meeting of October 8, 1974.
(b) Harry Buffus, 840 - 7th Street, does not think 6 floors is high
rise and feels City needs a landmark on the Biltmore Site that
will bring in revenue rather than a little parkette with some
posts, for dogs.
(c) Henry Behrens, 3022 Hermosa Avenue, resents money spent for
dog catchers and harassment of dog owners - wants the money
spent on law enforcement.
(d)• Doug Cook, Old Biltmore Company, suggested discussion of his
company's proposed development of a restaurant and shops on
Biltmore Site. Council had not yet had time to study prod
(e) Ben Wasserman, Chamber of Commerce, questioned uneven price
rise for commercial trash collection.
At 9:00 p.m. Mayor Post called for a brief recess, and called the
meeting back to order at 9:12 p.m.
<;6(c) to deny the claim for damages filed by Mr. H. K. Patch and
refer this matter to the City's insurance carrier. Post, Tyson.
So ordered.
6(e) to receive the proposed Amendment No. 11 to the General Plan.;, -
Open Space Element, Conservation Element, and Scenic Highway
Element, for study and review and direct the City clerk to
publish notice of public hearrn.ggto be held on October 29, 1974.
PostnTyson. So ordered. tee. .z;.. tr4,/
7. to continue consideration of an exchange of City property for a
proposed Loreto Plaza development to the next regular 'meeting on
October 8, 1974, for preparation of an Option Agreement with regard
to bonding, liability insurance and a time limit within which
development must be commenced. Post, Tyson. So ordered.
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Regular Meeting of September 24, 1974
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8. to accept the recommendation of the Building Director and grant
/Drefund of filing fee, less advertising costs, to the Graziadio
evelopment Company on their application for Lot Realignment,
/u=''' B.Z.A. 154-149, property at 944 - 21st Street. Tyson, Post. Carried.
Ayes, Barks, Tyson, Post. No, Widman. Absent, Doerfling.
9. to adopt Resolution N. S. 3335, ntitled: "A RESOLUTIGN OF THE
CITY. COUNCIL OF THE F--HE-RM BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESO-
��)/ LUTION NO. N. S. 2435, AS AMENDED, BY ESTABLISHING A NO PARKING AREA
ON A PORTION OF TWENTY-FOURTH STREET." (24th Street, Park Avenue to
170' Ely, N side only) Post, Widman. So ordered.
10. to adopt Resolution N
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI
LUTION NO. N. S. 2435, AS
INTERSECTION AT MANHATTAN
So ordered.
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entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
OSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESO-
AMENDED, BY ESTABLISHING A FOUR-WAY STOP
AVENUE AND EIGHTH STREET." Post, Tyson.
11. to waive further reading. Widman, Post. Carried. Ayes, all.
Noes, none. Absent, Doerfling.
and
to adopt Ordinance No. S. 49 entitled: "ANS ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF HERMOSA BEACHy-CALI.FOPN , AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO.
N. S. 154, AS AMENDED, BY RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN
Ge4. / SAID CITY LOCATED ON THE STRAND BETWEEN FOURTEENTH AND FIFTEENTH
V STREETS AND FIVE LOTS ALONG BEACH DRIVE BETWEEN FOURTEENTH AND FIF-
I_, ' TEENTH STREETS, FOR ZONING PURPOSES, FROM C-1 AND R-3 TO C-2, AND
f, AMENDING ZONING MAP OF ARTICLE 3, SECTION 302 OF SAID ZONING
ORDINANCE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION." Post, Tyson.
Carried. (Same vote as above) ,, - —77244
13. Non -Agenda - City Council:
(a) Councilman Barks clarified his statement regarding possible
development of Bil_tmorelSitecmade at regular meeting of
September 10, 1974.
(b) Councilman Barks requested that his statement at meeting of
September 10, 1974, that he would favor eliminating the
Improvement Commission completely, be made a part of the record,
and s+fatddhhisrreasonsfthereforrelief
(c) Councilman Barks informed those present that his statement
regarding why he voted against an application for funds under
the Omnibus and Safe Streets Act of 1968 at the regular meeting
of September 10, 1974 had not been made a part of the minutes
and restated his stand.
(d) Councilman Barks requested that the City staff
City of Baldwin Park as to the status of their
the State of California re allocation of sales
capita basis and re how much it would cost for
(g)
check with the
suit against
tax on per
this City to join
Councilman Barks complimented the staff for thea finenwor•k_:they
did on readjusting the pressure of the patio water fountain at
City Hall.
Councilwoman Tyson transmitted an invitation from Mr. Joe Diaz,
Chairman of the Sister City Committee, to come to Mac's Hermosa
Texaco Service Station, 454 Pacific Coast Highway, on Sunday,
September 29, 1974 for a car wash to raise money to bring young
people from Loreto to Hermosa Beach and vice versa. 9 a.m. to
4 p.m.
Councilwoman Tyson announced that the South Bay Council PTA
was having a program on October 4, 1974 honoring the.Sister
Cities of the three beach communities at St. Cross Parish Hall,
10 a.m.
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Regular Meeting of September 24, 1974
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Non-Agenda - City Council (Continued)
(h) At the request of Councilwoman Tyson, Mayor Post proclaimed
the week of October 27, 1974 Children's Week in Hermosa Beach
in honor of the Children's Festival.
(i) Action - to authorize all interested elected officials and
City Commission and staff members to attend the League of
/California Cities Annual Conference to be held in Los Angeles
on October 20-23, 1974, with reasonable expenses to be paid
from b1idgetpappropriations for this purpose. Tyson, Post.
Carried. Ayes, all. No, none. Absent, Doerfling.
(j) Councilman Widman called the attention of the Council to a
memorandum dated September 18, 1974, from Ralph Grippo,
Building Director, 'regarding the issuance of a building permit
for property located at 623 First Street and the Council
concurred with his suggestion that the City staff should contact
the residents of the surrounding area who protested the yarthan.ce
a ndeinfiormtthemtbfsthetchange and modification of the developer's
plans.
(k) Councilman Widman informed those present that Browning-Ferris
Industries had not gone forward with their paper recycling
pick-up program because the price of waste paper had gone down
from $30 a ton to $10 a ton and the program would not be
economical for BFI or the City. (Councilwoman Tyson noted that
Pier Avenue School could use paper for their paper drive and
Mayor Post added that St. Cross Church could use waste paper, too)
(1) Action.lato%1dariect the City Attorney to draft an amendment to
the City Code, Chapter 4, Animals and Fowl, covering Security
Dogs and an Annual Canvass of Dogs.
and
Further action - to prepare a' fact sheet reviewing relevant''= _
local laws relating to dogs for distribution to Police Depart-
ment, animal control officers, citizens. renewing their dog
licenses, and to animal clinics in the area.
and
Further action - to direct%the staff to contact animal clinics
and explore the possibility of co -sponsoring or helping to
publidize spay and neuter clinics as well as dog/dog owner
training classes at regular intervals during .the year.
and
Further action - to direct the staff to contact Los Angeles
County and attempt to renegotiate contract relating to fees
which City must pay for impoundment of dogs so that dog owners
will be responsible for these fees unless dog is not subsequently
claimed by owner.
and
to authorize and direct parking enforcement personnel to issue
citations for violations of the animal control and litter
ordinances, primarily for loose dogs creating "nuisances".
and
Further action
feasibility of
wastes for use
Widman, Tyson.
- to direct the staff to investigate the
securing chemical disposal receptacles for dog
along the Strand and in our parks.
So ordered.
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NoteTAgeouncilltan.yB rksgs.tatedothat people feel that dog control
officers are inadequately supplied with proper equipment
and that we are too worried about offending a few people
and if people break the law they should pay for it.
(m) Cour,cil'-concdrrednwthMspgge t :on.aod Mayor Post that Park and
Recreation Commission/Improvement Commission and staff and
Council consider an appropriate way that City might provide a
permanent form of remembrance for Henry Evans.
Note: Council voted to provide memorial for City clerk Bonnie
Bright eight years ago, and so far this has not been done.
14. (City Manager Miscellaneous -'None)
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15. With the concurrence of the Council, Mayor Post requested that
the City Manager's office contact members of Park and Recreation
commission whose terms were about to expire (10.14/74) to find out
if it was their desire to be reappointed. (Rodriguez, Wofford, Rogers)
16. to adjourn to a personnel session to discuss personnel matters
and litigation. Post, Tyson. So ordered.
Adjourned to personnel/executive session 10 p.m. - reconvened. in
Council Chamber. 10:45 p.m.
12. to adopt Resolution . N. S. , entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Q.E.--[OSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CORRECTED FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 31559 FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES."
Post, Tyson. Carried. Ayes, Barks, Tyson, Post. No, Widman.
Absent, Doerfling.
17. to receive and file the City Treasurer's Report for August, 1974.
Post, Tyson. So ordered.
18. that Demands Nos. 14459 through 14546, dated September 24, 1974,
in the amount of $22,787.32 be approved and Warrants drawn to pay
same; that Demand and Warrant No. 14547, dated September 20, 1974,
in the amount of $56,541.50 be approved; and that Demand No. 14548,
dated September 24, 1974, in the amount of $3,200.00 be approved and
a Warrant drawn to pay same. Post, Tyson. Carried. All, none, Hank.
Adjournment - Post, Widman - 10:50 p.m. - to next regular meeting,
Tuesday, October 8, 1974, Council Chamber, 7:30 p.m.
Copy to: City Council
City of Hermosa Beach, California 90254
AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING -- Tuesday, September 24, 1974 - 7:30 p.m.
Council Chamber - City Hall
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -414)
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7 ,64 L,,+% rr} AAPPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular .Meeting ofSeptember 10, 1974.
A. AWARD OF'MERIT - HERMOSA BEACH JUNIOR LIFEGUARD "C" TEAM -
Winners of First Place, 1974 Junior Taplin Race.
B. PROCLAMATION - UNITED WAY DAY, October 17, 1974.K
COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC:
1. TRAFFIC CONTROL - SOUTH END OF ARDMORE AVENUE - Memorandum dated
September 17, 1974 from Edward T. Putz, Assistant City Engineer;
"AA, memorandum dated September 18, 1974, from Rod Merl, Environmental.
Control Officer. Continued from regular meetings of August 27
and September 10, 1974.
CITY COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: ,.r Ater
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2. LOT SPLIT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF VALLEY DRIVE AND
HERONDO STREET - RECONSIDERATION BY BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
SUNNYGLEN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., APPLICANT.•. Referred back to
Board of Zoning Adjustment, regular meeting of June 18, 1974.
Memorandum dated September 5., 1974, from. Board of Zoning Adjustment.
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OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS:
3.. REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT - CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL, OCTOBER 12-13,
1974 - Letter dated September 5, 1974 from Hermosa Beach Friends
of the Arts, James 'Gordon, President, 1258.- 8th Street; memo-
randum dated September 18, 1974 frorn Earl Diller, City Manager;
memorandum, dated September 6, 1974 from Claude G. Stonier, Acting
Chief of Police; memorandum dated September 6, 1974 from.M. K.
DeMott, Recreation Director.
4 APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE - INCREDIBLE EDIBLES,
66 HERMOSA AVENUE - On Sale Beer & Wine Eating Place - Lawrence H.
Clark, Benjamin S. Gage, Michael J. Goble. (Standard Police
Department :Report to come).--
5.
ome)--5. NON -AGENDA ITEMS FROM AUDIENCE - FIFTEEN MINUTE DISCUSSION PERIOD.
(Any person wishing to call the attention of the City Council to
an urgent matter which does not appear on this agenda and has,
not been covered by previous correspondence is invited to do so
at this time.)
6. CONSENT CALENDAR - All matters listed below will be enacted by one
motion as suggested by staff with the unanimous consent of the City
Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless good cause is shown by a member of the Council prior to the
time the vote is taken.
(a). Herondo Street Improvement - Status Report Memorandum dated
.September 17, 1974 from Edward T. Putz, Assistant City Engineer.
Receive and file.
(b) -Claim for Damages - Filed September 10, 1974 by Mr. Alan S.
'Whiteman, 1922 Graham Avenue, Redondo Beach... Deny and refer
to City's'insurance carrier.
City Council•Agenda — September 24, 1974
Consent Calendar (Continued) -
.Claim for Damages - Received September 18, 1974 from Mr. H. .
K. Patch, 71 - 17th Street. Deny and refer to insurance carrier.
(d) Rescheduling City Council Meeting' -.Memorandum dated
September 16, 1974 from Barbara Fleming, City Clerk. To
reschedule the second meeting in October to Tuesday, •
October 29, 1974 due to conflict of regularly scheduled
meeting with League of California Cities Conference.
General Plan - Proposed Amendment No. 11.- Revised Open Space
Plan, Conservation.Plan, Scenic Highway Plan - Memorandum •
dated September 18, 1974 from Rod Merl, Environmental Control
Officer. To accept transmittal for study and review and set
public hearing for regular meeting of November 26, 1974.
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(f) I provement Commission - Letter of Resignation - M Sam
Carson, 411 Monterey Boulevard. To accept with regret and
'direct staff to prepare appropriate token of appreciation.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS:
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7. PROPOSED, PROPERTY EXCHANGE AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - LORETO PLAZA
Memorandum dated September 18, 1974 from Rod Merl, Environmental
Control Officer. Proposed agreement for approval and authorization
of Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City, under
certain- recommended conditions.
8.
REQUEST FOR REFUND - REQUEST FOR LOT REALIGNMENT WITHDRAWN -
Letter.dated September 13, 1974 from G. Louis Graziadio III,
Graziadio Development Company, Palos Verdes Estates; memorandum
dated September 18, 1974 from Ralph C.-Grippo, Building Director.
9. TRAFFIC CONTROL - PROPOSED NO PARKING AREA, NORTH SIDE OF TWENTY-
FOURTH STREET NEAR PARK AVENUE - Memorandum dated September 17,
PI 1974 from Edward T. Putz, Assistant City Engineer. Proposed
resolution - for adoption.,, j, "1%", E'33`
10...•TRAFFIC CONTROL - PROPOSED FOUR-WAY STOP INTERSECTION, MANHATTAN
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AVENUE AT EIGHTH STREET - Memorandum dated September 17, 1974 from
Edward T. Putz, Assistant City Engineer;•Proposed resolution - for
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11 ZONE CHANGE - BILTMORE SITE —ORDINANCE NO. N. S. 494, INTRODUCED
AT REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 1974 - For waiver of -further
reading and adoption. . 4bKT
12. CORRECTED FINAL MAP; TRACT NO. 31559.- Memorandum dated September 18,
1974 from Rod Merl, Environmental Control Officer. Proposed
resolution reaffirming approval granted June 18, 1974. Continued
.from regular meetings of August 7 and September 10, 1974.
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13. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS .AND REPORTS - City Council.
14. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - City Manager.
5 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION - EXPIRATION OF TERMS Memorandum
dated September 6, 1974 from Barbara Fleming, City Clerk.
16. PERSONNEL SESSION - Requested by City Attorney.
17. CITY:TREASURER'S REPORT -.AUGUST, 1974.
18. DEMANDS.AND WARRANTS.
ADJOURNMENT