HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/26/74OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
November 27, 1974
TO: All Department Heads
FROM: City Clerk
RE: Summary of City. Council actions -
Regular Meeting of November 26, 1974
Xtra: Council.acceptedfffom Friends of the Arts a check for $433.10,
to return to City most of $500 advanced for elephant rental at
Children's Festival; also presented on indefinite loan prize-
kiea winning painting, "Bucking Horse", Jessica Baugh, to be displayed
in Council Chamber. (Thanked Marty deMott, Dick Olson, Police
Dept and all other city people who helped)
Pledge of Allegiance - led by Councilman Widman.
Roll Call: Present - councilmen Barks, Doerfling, Tyson, Widman, Mayor Post
Absent: None
Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of November 12, 1974 - Doerfling,
Widman. So ordered.
1. Failed Proposed Action: to grant the appeal and recognize legal
usage of property located at 239 - 29th Street, Wesley Oldaker,
property owner, which was denied by Planning Commission action.'ttaken
ow:October 28, 1974, with the understanding that all plumbing be
/capped and that usage will be monitored by the City to verify that
subject garage space will not be utilized as a dwelling unit.
Barks, Post. Failed. Ayes, Barks. Noes, Doerfling, Tyson, Widman,
Post. Absent, none.
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Action to refer this matter to the City Attorney for further
review prior to returning it to the City Council for final action,
said review to include consideration of prpparing a legal document
to record findings of nonconforming usage against title and also
the possible use of a civil suit rather than a criminal suit as a
means to enforce conforming use of the subject property.4:=7,
Widman. So ordered. .�,�rflin
2. to waive further reading. Post, Doerfling. Carried. All, none, none.
and
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to adopt Ordinance N . N. S. 499, e,titled: (Uniform Building Code,
1973 Edition; Uniform B G -g--e Standards, 1973 Edition;
"Uniform Housing Code, 1973 Edition"; "Uniform'Code for the Abate-
ment of Dangerous Buildings, 1973 Edition"; "Uniform _Mechanical Code,
1973 Edition") Post, Widman. Carried. All, none, none.
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City Atty rules that rewording portions re inspection fee
nonsubstantial change. (Pat, please check with me re exactly
how we should reword to clarify intent - thanks!)
to waive further reading. Post, Doerfling. Carried. All,none,none.
and
to adopt Ordinance o N S entitled: ("Plumbing Code,
1973 Edition") Post, Tyson. Carried. All, none, none.
Towne Hall member recommendations re City's assistance to aid with
appeals from assessed valuation/property tax problems with County:
Ray Rodriguez, 1306 Corona Street: Help with publicity. for another
Towne Hall meeting in July, 1975, just after assessed valuation
notices sent out by County so appeals can be prepared before mid-
September deadline; find out what constitutes "comparable property"
and establish clearing house for info so property owners can deter-
mine whether or not they have facts they need to prove their case.
Note:
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4. Towne Hall vs Property Tax (Continued)
Mrs. George Becker, 2432 Myrtle Avenue, requested Council support
air their efforts to (1) Have County assess entire city at one
time; (2) Assessor should consider age of property when comparing;
owner should not be penalized for keeping old houses in good
condition;. (3) County should hold hearings in South Bay area rather
than only in Los Angeles - many people could not make trip.
Frank Wattles, 115 Longfellow Avenue: "Attack soft belly of county
Assessor with rhyme and reason." city should help people know
what facts and evidence they need when appealing assessed valuation.
(1) County Board of Appeals should not require individual home
owner to appear on his own - can't send an agent and do business
with affidavits as a corporation can do.
(2) Until above change is made, City can assist under the direction
of some committee - "Home Owners' Association°- which should among
other things hire a representative to appear before Board of Appeals.
(3) Enhance towneawareness by spreading info re what people can
do about their tax.
Town should gather together and get needed info and come up with
some answers through suggested committee.
Mayor Post authorized the City Manager to find out what the City
could do and how much time would be available to be helpful.
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to receive and file ABC - The Four Ages, 204. PCH. Doerfling, Widman.
So ordered.
6. Non -Agenda Items from Audience:
(a) At request of Jack Wise, Mayor Post read aloud his letter
thanking Fire Dept and Police Dept for helping to savehis
father's life after heart attack.
(b) Gloria Hough, 2005 Springfield Avenue, recommended sending
Council and Commission agendas and announcements of special
events to KKOP, 1617 S. Pacific Coast Highway, R.B. 90277,
Carol Martinson, to have them read aloud on.11 a.m. Community
Calendar on regular basis and also spot public service
announcements. Council gayeonformal approval.
(c) Mr. Mosby Faulk, 620 - 1st Street, informed Council that
Stinnett oil well on First Street (Lot 153) was illegal, and
absolutely wrecked 1st Street. Said he had been contacting
the City about this for about 30 years and had spent thousands
of dollars fighting oil well people and "I'm still fightin'."
Councilman Barks said he had been working with Marie. Edwards
and City Manager on this matter but these civil cases take a
little time.
7. confirm public hearing re proposed new Open Space Zone'(O-S) on
December 10, 1974. Post, Tyson. So ordered.4 /z•i, v
8. to approve in concept purchase of warehouse and Fort Lots of Fun,
6th and Prospect, for $50.000;
conceptual approval for purchase of Seaview Parkette, 19th and
Prospect, for $60,000 - length of contract and interest rate still
being negotiated;
Refer to P.C. taking vacant parcel between Hermosa View School and
California Water Company property, end of 17th Street, out of Open
Space Element, General Plan, for sale to private party;
Refer to P.C. taking maintenance facility for Pier Avenue School
property, 11th Place, out of Open Space Element of General Plan for
sale to private party. Doerfling, Tyson. Carried. All,none,none.
and
Proposed action: City does not want to purchase property on SE
corner of Hermosa view and maintenance facility on 11th Place..
Doerfling, Tyson. City Atty suggested that this action might lessen
bargaining position, and maker and second withdrew motion.
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9. to refer the proposed Amendment No. 11 to the General Plan -
Open Space Element; Conservation Element; Scenic Highway Element -
to Planning Commission with request that they consider removing
v." from General Plan - see Item 8. Doerfling, Widman. So ordered.
Note: Councilman Doerfling - and other Councilmen, at suggestion
of Mayor Post - will send to City Clerk suggestions re
various areas of concern covered by proposed Amendment No. 11
P.C. could consider modifying if appropriate. (Copy of
anything received will be sent to all Council persons.)
Councilman Barks suggested that P.C. consider south end of
town, Valley/Ardmore, and reflect on fact that this is
definitely not a"scenic"route.e_
10. to table further action on pSign Ordinances" N. S. 496, N. S. 497
�� and N. S. 498 to the regular meeting of the City Council to be
held on January 14, 1975, so that further workshop sessions can be
,,,,:.held regarding regulations and requirements. Post, Tyson. So ordered.
:-� Note: P.C./HIC/expert from Sign Users Council to have workshop
(' • session December 11, 1974 - 3 p.m. - Council Chamber.
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11. to waive further reading.
and
to adopt Ordinance
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CITY OF HERMOSA BE
�1 N. S. 154, AS AMENDED, BY
PROFESSIONAL ZONE (R -P)",
Doerfling. Carried. All,
Post, Widman. Carried. All, none, none.
12. to waive further reading.
and
to introduce Ordinance
THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEA
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entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO.
AMENDING ARTICLE 7, "RESIDENTIAL -
SECTION 700, "PERMITTED. USES". Post,
none, none.
Post, Doerfling. 'Carried. All,none,none.
ntitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF
A, AMENDING CHAPTER 6,
"BICYCLES", OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO BICYCLE LICENSING."
Doerfling, Post. So ordered. -/ O
to accept Gas Tax Project No. 92, Slurry Seal and Asphaltic
Concrete Overlay, Various Streets, as complete and authorize the
City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
Doerfling, Post. Carried. All, none, none.
Note: Councilman Widman suggested that while waiting for warmer
weather to keep asphalt froth melting while improving Bay
view Drive, Sunset Drive, Palm Drive, other basic improve-
ments should be made.
14. to adopt Resolut No. N. 5. 334 entitled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL F HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. N. S. 2435, AS AMENDED, BY ESTABLISHING A STOP
INTERSECTION AT BONNIE BRAE STREET, ENTRANCE TO SIXTEENTH STREET,"
deleting proposed stop intersection at Sixteenth Street, entrance
to Mira Street, eastbound traffic only. Doerfling, Post. So ordered.
Note: Councilman Barks would like to see policy that we contact
other people who live in area where one person complains re
traffic hazard - get everybody's viewpoint before taking action.
15. to adopt Resolutio. . N. S. 3346, titled: "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL 6 -- - ' OSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. N. S. 2435, AS AMENDED, BY ESTABLISHING A "NO PARKING
AREA" ON THE SOUTH SIDE AND THE NORTH SIDE OF VARIOUS PORTIONS OF
TWENTY-SIXTH STREET, AS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH." Barks, Tyson.
So ordered.
Note: Mrs. Becker pointed out that there is a great deal of
illegal parking around school - CM to make sure citations
are issued while school is in session.
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16. to approve a Joint Committee Proposal for a Federal Aid Urban
Program recommending a procedure for the administration and
allocation of FAU Funds under the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973
(FAHA) for Los Angeles County and proposed procedures for the
:Joint Cooperative Federal Urban Aid Committee transmitted to the
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,,/ City Council with a memorandum dated August 26, 1974 from Ken
ob- Chappell, Chairman, FAU Committee recommending said revised proposal.
Widman, Post. So ordered.
17. City Council.- Non -Agenda:
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(a)
Mayor Post reported re recent meetings re Federal offshore
oil drilling; Los Angeles City Atty is working'torzformulate
opposition reponse and Council encourated City Atty to offer
his assistance - finding out what they are looking for and
how much of his time it would require. -�
Xtra: to approve an Agreement for Joint Maintenance on Existing ;Beach
Storm Drain Outlets, to begin upon execution of said Agreement
by both parties, with the period of joint maintenance of any future
facility to begin upon transmittal ofa notice of completion of the
facility to the City from the Los Angeles County,Flood control
District's ChiefAEngineer, the total cost to the District in any
one year not to exceed the dollar limit determined by multiplying
- $1,200 by the number of beach outlets maintained and operated by
the District within the City, emergency costs not included, said
Agreement to remain in force for a period of four years following
the date thereof unless terminated as therein provided, subjedt:to
approval as to form by the City Attorney. Doerfling, Tyson. Carried.
All, none, none.
19. adjourn to personnel session to discuss personnel matters. Post,
Tyson. So ordered.
Adjourned to personnel session 9:45 p.m. - reconvened in Council chamber
10:05 p.m. Mayor announced that Council had discussed general
personnel matters and there was nothing specific to report.
Back to 17. Councilman Widman requested that at the Planning Commission's
earliest possible date they forward a copy of their priorities list to
the council so they can get an idea of what their thinking is and what
✓ their priorities are - and he would like to request that the P.C.
��jyY+"" consider developing the parking component of the circulation Element
as one of their. priorities as they had indicated they intended to do.
No objection from Council.,
20. City Treasurer's Report - October, 1973. R & F. Doerfling, Post.
So ordered.
21. that Demand. and Warrant No. 14825, dated November 13, 1974, in the
namount of $1,151.42 be approved; that Demands Nos. 14826 through
/ 14902, inclusive, dated November 26, 1974, in the amount of
/V $65,628.21 be approved and Warrants drawn to pay same; that Demand
and Warrant No. 14903, dated November 20, 1974, in the amount of
$42,008.19 be approved; and that Warrants Nos. 14873, 14886, 14901,
and also Warrant No. 14136, dated July 16, 1974; be declared Void.
Adjournment - Tyson, Doerfling - 10:20 p.m. - to next regular meeting,
Tuesday, December 10, 1974 - council Chamber - 7:30 p.m.
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City of Hermosa Beach, California 90254 P~'
AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING -- Tuesday, November 26, 1974 - 7:30 p.m.
Council chamber - City Hall
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -T � 4 t 1-r.et�i!,,x,,;, ' !i± .,�- • ,
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of November 12, 1974.
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PUBLIC EARINGS:
1. PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL FROM DENIAL BY PLANNING COMMISSION OF
RECOGNITION OF LEGAL LAND USAGE, 239 —29TH STREET - WESLEY
OLDAKER, PROPERTY OWNER - Letter dated November 4, 1974 from
Robert M. Jonas, Attorney at Law, Manhattan Beach; memorandum
dated November 21, 1974 from J. B. Mirassou, City Attorney.
Background information: Items A through Z13.
2. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED ADOPTION OF UNIFORM BUILDING CODE,
1973 EDITION - ORDINANCE,Ne: S. 499, INTRODUCED OCTOBER 29,
1974. Memorandum dated N50-•v-embex_ L8,-3 9" 4, from Pat Brown,
Department of Building and Safety.
For waiver of further reading and adoption. _ BAby
PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED ADOPTION.-..OFUNIFORM PLUMBING CODE,
1973 EDITION - ORDINANCE -NO. N. S. 500INTRODUCED OCTOBER 29,
1974. Memorandum date- .N.o embe. --1-81974, from Pat Brown,
Department of Building and Safety.
For waiver of further reading and adoption.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC:
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4, PROPERTY TAX - ASSESSED VALUATION - Letter dated November 20, 1974
from Raymond Rodriguez; 1306 Corona Street, representing Towne
Hall of Hermosa Beach.
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS:
5. APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE - THE FOUR ACES,
204 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY - FRANCIS E. WOOLEY On Sale Beer and
Wine Eating Place - Person -to -Person Transfer.. Police Department
Report dated November 19, 1974.
6. NON -AGENDA ITEMS FROM AUDIENCE - FIFTEEN MINUTE DISCUSSION PERIOD.
(Any person wishing to call the attention of the City Council to
an urgent matter not listed on this agenda or covered by previous
correspondence is invited to do so at this time.)
7.. CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the consent calendar will
be acted upon by one motion as suggested by staff with the unani-
mous consent of the Council. There will be no separate discussion
of such items unless goodcause is shown prior to the vote.
(a) Proposed Open Space Zone - Planning Commission Resolution
P.C. 154-986, adopted September 23, 1974. To confirm the
regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Tuesday,
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December 10, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. as the dor public hearing.
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS:
8.
PROPOSAL TO SELL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SURPLUS PROPERTIES TO CITY
FOR PARKS AND RECREATION PURPOSES - Letter dated November 19, 1974
from Dr. Andrew M. Joyce, District Superintendent; letter dated
November 6, 1974 from Dr. Joyce. Originally continued from regular
meeting of October 29, 1974.
City Council Agenda
- November 26, 1974
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Municipal Matters: (Continued)
9. PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 11 TO THE GENERAL PLAN - OPEN SPACE
ELEMENT; CONSERVATION ELEMENT SCENIC HIGHWAY ELEMENT - Continued
rite,97A, ) from regular meeting of October 29, 1974 following public hearing.
10. SIGN ORDINANCE - Memorandum dated November 21, 1974 from Rod Merl,
Acting Planning Director; Synopsis of meeting of interested persons,
November 15, 1974, by Councilman Barks. L ,,L i/? --0 4/
(a) Ordinance No. N. S. 496 -Removing sign regulations from
Zoning Ordinance No. N. S. 154 - Introduced October 29, 1974;
continued from regular meeting of November 12, 1974. For
waiver of further reading and adoption.
(b) Ordinance No. N..S. 497 - Establishing new Chapter 28A, •
"Signs", for City Code, regulating signs. Introduced
October 29, 1974; continued from regular meeting of November 12,
1974. For waiver of further reading and adoption.
(c) "Alternate" Ordinance No. N. S, 498 - Increasing total sign
area and deleting retroactive abatement of nonconforming signs.
Introduced October 29, 1974; continued from regular meeting of
November 12, 1974. For waiver of further reading and adoption.
11. AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE - PERMITTED-DIES_,=RESIDENTIAL-
:- PROFESSIONAL ZONE (R -P) - ORDINANCE 1C3, N. S. 501,_)NTRODUCED
„„4 NOVEMBER 12, 1974. For waiver of further reading and adoption.
12. BICYCLE LICENSING - PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO STATEWIDE
BICYCLE LICENSING THROUGH DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES - Letter
dated November 4, 1974 from Robert C. Cozens, Director,- State
Department of Motor Vehicles; New Division 16.7', Vehicle Code..
Proposed ordinance bringing City Code into Consistency with
State Code for waiver of further reading and introduction.
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13.F._ACCEPTANCE OF'WORK - SLURRY SEAL AND ASPHALTIC CONCRETE OVERLAY,
VARIOUS STREETS - GAS.TAX PROJECT NO. 92 - Memorandum dated
November 8, 1974, from Gerald P. Taylor, City Engineer. For
acceptance of work as complete and authorization of City Clerk to
record Notice of Completion. e,,,„ ,erQ,.,,.,fr :,,,., .
14. TRAFFIC CONTROL - STOP INTERSECTIONS, BONNIE BRAE STREET AT
16TH STREET; 16TH STREET AT MIRA STREET - Memorandum dated
November 19, 1974 from Edward T. Putz, Assistant City Engineer.
Proposed resolution - for adoption. , v. 4,e4;
15. TRAFFIC CONTROL - NO PARKING AREAS, PORTIONS OF 26TH STREET -
Memorandum dated November 19, 1974 from Edward T. Putz, Assistant
City Engineer. Proposed resolution - for adoption
16. FEDERAL AID URBAN PROGRAM (FAU) - FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY ACT -
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR ALLOCATION OF:FUNDS TO CITIES = STREETS
AND HIGHWAYS/PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Memorandum dated November 20,
1974 from Rod Merl, Acting Planning Director. For approval of
process for developing and monitoring program for Los Angeles County.
17. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - City Council
18. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - City Manager.
19. PERSONNEL SESSION - Requested by City Manager.
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City Council Agenda - November. 26, 1974
20. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT - October, 1974.
21. DEMANDS AND WARRANTS.
(a) Cancellation of Warrant - Register of July 16, 1974 -
Memorandum dated November 20, 1974, from Mary R. Stonier,
City Treasurer.
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(b) Demands and Warrants-. November 26, 1974.
ADJOURNMENT