HomeMy WebLinkAboutM 1983-12-12 CCRedondo Beach, California
December 12, 1983
A regular meeting of the Redondo Beach City Council was
called to order at 7:37 p.m. on the above date at City Hall,
415 Diamond Street, by Mayor Barbara J. Doerr.
Councilmembers Present:
Councilmembers Absent:
Officials Present:
ROLL CALL
Goddard, Amys, Martin,
Snow, Cawdrey;
None;
Gordon C. Phillips, City Attorney;
Timothy J. Casey, City Manager;
John Oliver, City Clerk.
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OPENING CEREMONIES
At the request of Mayor Doerr, the audience and members of the
City Council stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag, led by
Tiffany Robertson, a member of Girl Scout Troop #162, and remained
standing for the invocation given by Reverend Ben Pippin of Meyer
Lane Southern Baptist Church.
GIRL SCOUT PRESENTATION
RE KIDS TO KIDS PROGRAM
Tiffany Robertson of Girl Scout Troop #162 presented a poster
illustrating the many volunteer services provided to disadvantaged
youths by Girl Scouts participating in the Scouts' Kids to Kids
program.
Mayor Doerr, Councilpersons, and City officials commended
Girl Scout Troop #162 for their fine work and made donations to
the troop.
PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, COMMENDATIONS -
TO PAM EDWARDS FOR AWARD AS 1983 YMCA
GOOD NEIGHBOR AND MARGUERITE ROMPAGE
FOR DEDICATED SERVICE TO LIBRARY
COMMISSION
Mayor Doerr presented awards to Pam Edwards, commending and
recognizing her award as 1983 YMCA Good Neighbor, and Marguerite
Rompage, for dedicated service to the Library Commission.
ANNOUNCEMENT RE CONTINUANCE OF'PUBLIC
HEARINGS CONCERNING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
PERMIT FOR WHISTLING WHALE AND THE
CREATION OF PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN
SPACE LAND USE DISTRICT
Councilman Amys announced that the public hearing to consider
the issuance of a live Entertainment Permit for the Whistling Whale
would be continued to a later date.
Mayor Doerr announced that the public hearing with regard to
the Creation of Parks, Recreation and Open Space Land Use District
for all parks, parkettes, playfields, scenic view corridors and
other open space areas within the City would also be continued to
a later date and stated that those parties concerned with either
hearing could remain in the audience until ~he exact dates are
established or contact the City Clerk's Office to be informed of
the dates.
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PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, COMMENDATIONS -
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 6252 RECOGNIZING
GOODYEAR AIRSHIP COLUMBIA AS OFFICIAL
BIRD OF REDONDO BEACH; PLAQUE PRESENTED
TO GOODYEAR AIRSHIP OPERATIONS; PLAQUE
PRESENTED TO CITY COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF
GOODYEAR; COPY OF RESOLUTION PRESENTED
TO CHAMBER OF COmmERCE; PLAQUE PRESENTED
BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO GOODYEAR; PLAQUE
PRESENTED BY GOODYEAR TO CHAMBER OF COERCE
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R 6252
Mayor Doerr recommended adoption of Resolution No. 6252, a
resolution of the Council of the City of Redondo Beach, recognizing
the Goodyear Airship Columbia, the Blimp, as the "Official Bird of
Redondo Beach."
It was moved by Councilman Cawdrey and seconded by Councilman
Snow' that the above resolution be adopted. The motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Goddard, Amys, Martin,
Snow, Cawdrey;
None;
None.
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Mayor Doerr read the resolution in full. She thanked Bob
Urhausen of Goodyear Airship OperatioNs for Goodyear's help in
establishing the Airship Columbia as the official bird of Redondo
Beach and presented a plaque to him.
Bob Urhausen and Joel Chamberlain of Goodyear Airship Opera-
tions thanked the City for choosing the Goodyear Airship Columbia
as the official bird of Redondo Beach and presented a plaque to the
City Council on behalf of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and
the Airship Columbia.
Mayor Doerr thanked the Chamber of Commerce for their efforts
in this matter and presented a copy of Resolution No. 6252 to
Randy Kimose, President of the Chamber.
Randy Kimose presented a plaque to Bob Urhausen and Joel
Chamberlain recognizing the Goodyear Corporations for their
assistance in this matter.
Bob Urhausen presented a plaque to Randy Kimose for the
Chamber of Commerce's initiation of this matter,
CHANGE IN ORDER OF AGENDA
TO VIEW VIDEO SHOWING REDONDO
BEACH SITES FOR OLYMPIC TOURISTS
Randy Kimose requested Council's permission to show a video
on the attractions and sites of Redondo Beach, which is geared
toward tourists who will be visiting southern California next
summer due to the Olympics. He introduced Chris Brown, amember
of the Chamberof Commerce's Tourism Task Force, who was engaged
through his business, Future Focus Video Productions, to produce
a video for the above task force. Mr. Kimose stated that this
video will be distributed nationwide and worldwide in the Olympic
year and in later years to aid in bringing tourists into Redondo
Beach.
Mayor Doerr asked for a motion from the City Council to
change the order of the agenda to include a viewing of the video.
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It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman
Cawdrey to change the order of the agenda to permit the viewing
of this video. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Goddard, Amys, Martin,
Snow, Cawdrey;
None;
None.
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Following the viewing of the video, Chris Brown stated that
he would like to show the video again after the Council meeting
due to the fact that the color had not been adjusted properly.
Mayor Doerr thanked him and stated that anyone who was inter-
ested in viewing this video again could do so after the meeting.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
At 8:17 p.m., Mayor Doerr declared Council would recess to
conduct the annual meeting of the Redevelopment Agency.
At 8:26 p.m., the Redondo Beach City Council reconvened.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present:
Councilmembers Absent:
Officials Present:
Goddard, Amys, Martin,
Snow, Cawdrey;
None;
Gordon C. Phillips, City Attorney;
Timothy J. Casey, City Manager;
John Oliver, City Clerk.
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CITY CLERK
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
PERMITS ENTERTAINMENT - PUBLIC
HEARING RE ISSUANCE OF LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT FOR
WHISTLING WHALE RESTAURANT
CONTINUED TO JANUARY 3;
RESIDENTS TO BE RENOTICED
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The City Clerk stated that the public hearing to consider the
issuance of a live Entertainment Permit for the Whistling Whale
Restaurant (northeast corner - Seaport Village Leasehold, 107 W.
Torrance Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA 90277) was to be reset to
a date in January.
The City Clerk indicated that the public notice process failed
to include a letter to the applicants, notifying them of the hearing.
He further stated that he discussed this with the City Attorney,
and both decided, in order to avoid the possibility of legal action,
the hearing be renoticed and held at a later date.
The City Attorney stated that the public hearing should be
held and then continued to a later date to hear testimony.
It was moved by Councilman Amys and seconded by Councilman
Cawdrey that all affidavits of notification be received and filed,
There being no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered.
In response to a question from Councilman Snow, the City
Attorney stated that no public testimony had to be or should be
accepted.
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It was moved by Councilman Amys and seconded by Councilman
Snow that this hearing be adjourned and continued to January 3.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Goddard, Amys, Martin,
Snow, Cawdrey;
None;
None.
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In response to a question from Councilman Cawdrey, the City
Manager stated that residents do not have to be renoticed, since
the hearing is being continued.
Discussion ensued'with regard to the renotification of residents.
It was movedby Councilman Amys and seconded by Councilman Snow
that residents previously notified be sent notices informing them
of the continued hearing date. The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Goddard, Amys, Martin,
Snow, Cawdrey;
None;
None.
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GENERAL PLAN - PUBLIC HEARING RE
CREATION OF PARKS, RECREATION AND
OPEN SPACE LAND USE DISTRICT REFERRED
TO PLANNING COMMISSION; RELATED DOCU-
MENTS RECEIVED AND FILED
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With regard to the public hearing to consider the creation of
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Land Use District for all parks,
parkettes, playfields, scenic view corridors and other open space
areas within the City, to consider an amendment to the General Plan
updating acreage of these parks, recreation, and open space areas
and designate them onCity's zoning map, and to consider related
amendments to the Municipal Code, the City Manager stated that it
was necessary to completely renotice and reconduct the public
hearing on both the PRO Zone and General Plan amendment.
In response to a question from Mayor Doerr, the City Attorney
stated that it was not necessary to open the public hearing.
The Planning Director stated that the City Council should make
a motion to refer this matter to the Planning Commission for the
regular meeting of January 19, 1984.
Discussion ensued with regard to the procedure that should be
followed.
In response to a question from Mayor Doerr, the City Attorney
stated that there would be no problems with opening and closing
the public hearing as a matter of record.
It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman
Cawdrey that the public hearing be declared open, that the docu-
ments presented by the City Clerk be received and filed, and that
the memo from the Planning Director dated December 12 be received
and filed and included in the package. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Goddard, Amys, Martin,
Snow, Cawdrey;
None;
None.
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It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman
Cawdrey that the public hearing be closed and referred back to the
Planning Commission on January 19. The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Goddard, Amys, Martin,
Snow, Cawdrey;
None;
None.
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Mayor Doerrrequestedwritten clarification from the City
Attorney on the procedure to be followed in future similar instances.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
PLANNING PERMITS -
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
BY PLANNING COMMISSION
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The City Clerk presented the following communications from the
Planning Commission which had been held for the required 20 days,
and on which~no appeals had been filed:
Planning Commission Resolution No. 5257 APPROVING
the request for Conditional Use Permit and Parcel
Map No. 15940 on Lot 1, Block 9, Redondo Villa
Tract "5" (2422 Alvord Lane) for 3-unit condominium
and a Variance to locate a forward facing garage on
the front half of the lot;
Planning Commission Resolution No. 5258 APPROVING
the request for a Variance on Lot 4 and northerly
50' of Lot 21, Block 87, Redondo Villa Tract
(1816 Marshallfield Lane) to combine lots in a
back to back arrangement where common rear property
line is less than 100' wide;
Planning Commission Resolution No. 5259 APPROVING
the request for a Conditional Use Permit and Parcel
Map No. 15931 on Lot 12, Block 55, Redondo Villa
Tract "B" (2100 Plant Avenue) for a 2-unit condominium;
Planning Commission Resolution No. 5260 APPROVING
the request for a Variance on Lot 1, Tract No. 30705
(formerly Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 7, Clifton) (1110
Esplanade) to encroach into required front yard for
the purpose of retaining an awning located over front
entrance;
Planning Commission Resolution No. 5261 APPROVING
the request for a Conditional Use Permit and Tenta-
tive Tract Map No. 43012 on Lots 21-22, Block 30,
Redondo Villa Tract "B" (2119 Ernest Avenue) for a
5-unit condominium;
Planning Commission Resolution No. 5262 APPROVING
the request for a Condominium Conditional Use Permit
on Lot 1, Tract No. 38615 (formerly Lots 5-6, Block
29, Redondo Villa Tract) (1912 - 1914 Carnegie Lane)
for a 7-unit condominium;
Planning Commission Resolution No. 5263 APPROVING
the request for Conditional Use Permit on the Harbor
Triangle (216 - 344 North Harbor Drive) (Precise
legal description is on file with the Planning Depart-
ment) for a hotel with ancillary retail and service
areas, business offices, retail commercial shops and
public viewing decks and to exceed maximum allowable
building height and a Variance to reduce amount of
required parking;
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Planning Commission Resolution No. 5264 APPROVING the
request for a Conditional Use Permit and Tentative
Tract Map No. 53020 on Lots 6-7, Block 112, Redondo
Villa Tract "B" (2118 - 2220 Mathews Avenue) for a
7-unit condominium.
In response to a question from Councilwoman Martin, the Plan-
ning Director stated that there will be three condominiums on the
property at 2224 Alvord.
It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman
Goddard to receive and file the Planning Commission communications.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Goddard, Amys, Martin,
Snow, Cawdrey;
None;
None.
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LEGISLATION - LETTER FROM EFFIE 401-1
HETRICK RE "NOTCH BOTCH" DEALING
WITH SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS -
MOTION APPROVED TO INVITE A REP-
RESENTATIVEFROM CONGRESSMAN
DYMALLY'S OFFICE AND EFFIE HETRICK
TO APPEAR BEFORE COUNCIL ON JANU-
ARY 3, 1984
The City Clerk presented a letter from Effie Hetrick regarding
the "Notch Botch" dealing with Social Security benefits.
The City Clerk stated that this letter was received and filed
last week.
MayorDoerr stated that people born in the years 1917 - 1921
are receiving less in their social security payment, and she would
certainly urge support of legislation that would cure that error.
In response to a question from Councilman Goddard, the City
Manager stated that it was his understanding that Congress was
trying to come to grips with a situation wherein recent retirees
could end up receiving more in social security benefits than they
earned during their highest year of lay turning productivity, and
in trying to address that situation'a different technical flaw was
created which was not anticipated.
It was moved by Councilman Amys and seconded by Councilman
Snow that a representative from Congressman Dymally's office and
Effie Hetrick be invited to appear before the Council on January 3,
1984, regarding the "Notch Botch." The motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Goddard, Amys, Martin,
Snow, Cawdrey;
None;
None.
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Councilman Snow commented that registration begins Friday
morning at the Convention Center. He stated that a number of
Congressmen will be present and will discuss the "Notch Botch"
issue at that time.
PROPERTY PURCHASE - LETTER FROM
COUNTY TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR
RE NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE NO. 107A
RECEIVED AND FILED AND REFERRED TO
CITY MANAGER
902-4
The City Clerk presented a letter from the County Treasurer
and Tax Collector regarding Notice of Proposed Sale No. 107A.
It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman
Cawdrey to receive and file this letter and refer it to the City
Manager for the appropriate action. There being no objections,
Mayor Doerr so ordered.
REVENUE AND TAXATION - LETTER FROM
GEORG M. BABBE RE PROCEDURE FOR
REFUNDING UTILITY USER'S TAX
RECEIVED AND FILED; MOTION APPROVED
TO REFUND UTILITY USER'S TAX IN
CONNECTION WITH GAS COMPANY'S PLANS
FOR TAX REFUNDS
201-5
The City Clerk presented a letter from Georg M. Babbe, Manager
of the Western Division of Southern California Gas Company, regard-
ing the procedure for refunding utility user's tax in connection
with the Gas Company's plans for tax refunds by crediting bills
during January 1984.
The City Manager recommended that the refund be authorized.
It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman
Cawdrey to receive and file the letter and concur in the City
Manager's recommendationl The motion carried by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOE~:
ABSENT:
Goddard, Amys, Martin,
Snow, Cawdrey;
None;
None.
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CLAIMS
FROM COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES REFERRED
FROM AUTOMOBILE CLUB REFERRED
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CL 62
The City Clerk presented a claim from the County of Los Angeles
for equitable indemnification and for partial indemnity, in connec-
tion with the incident that occurred on January 15, 1982.
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It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman
Amys that the claim be received and filed and referred to the
City Manager and City Attorney. There being no objections, Mayor
Doerr so ordered.
The City Clerk presented an application for Leave to Present
a Late Claim from Automobile Club of Southern California on behalf
of Walter F. Marlette, Jr. for damages to his vehicle, which
occurred on June 9, 1982.
It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman
Cawdrey that the claim be received and filed and referred to the
City Manager and City Attorney. There being no objections, Mayor
Doerr so ordered.
REVENUE AND TAXATION-
REQUEST OF CITY TREASURER TO
ADDRESS MAYOR AND COUNCIL
APPROVED; MATTER OF IMPROVEMENTS
TO PATTERSON SCHOOL REFERRED TO
CITY MANAGER FOR REPORT BACK AT
MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW
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The City Clerk presented a memorandum from Alice DeLong, City
Treasurer, requesting permission to address the Mayor and City
Council regarding revenue projections.
It was moved by Councilman Amys and seconded by Councilman
Snow that the memorandum be received and filed and that permission
be granted. There being no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered.
Mrs. DeLong stated that all of the 1983 and 1984 projections
for the General Fund will be met, and, because of the newly-
implemented procedures, all budgeted revenues will be exceeded.
With regard to the proposed community center at Patterson School
discussed last week, she stated that there are ample funds at
this time of $15,000 to allocate to this center.
In response to a question from Councilman Snow, Mrs. DeLong
stated that there are ample funds of $15,000, and there possibly
will be more.
Councilman Snow stated that he would like to utilize the
$15,000 in improving the seniors building at Perry Park.
Itwas moved by Councilman Amys that the City Manager be
directed to make an appropriate adjustment in the City budget
to allocate the $15,000 to make necessary improvements at Patterson
School, under the condition that any improvements that are to
take place be approved by the City Manager. This motion failed
due to lack of a second.
Councilman Goddard suggested that rather than act immediately,
the Council recommend that the City Manager takeinto consideration
Mrs. DeLong's comments and make a recommendation back as to whether
or not it is appropriate at this particular time to make any revenue
changes.
Mayor Doerr stated that she feels the City Council has com-
mitted itself to the community resource center'concept, which
greatly serves the community, and that any necessary additional
funds should be provided. She suggested that the City Treasurer
be included in closed sessions for labor negotiations so that she
understands exactly how extensions beyond what may have been
budgeted are made and to receive her input as Treasurer for the
City.
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It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman
Cawdrey that the matter of improvements to Patterson School be
referred to the City Manager for report back in his mid-year
budget review. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Goddard, Amys, Martin,
Snow, Cawdrey;
None;
None.
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In response to a question from Mayor Doerr, the City Manager
stated that the mid-year budget review normally occurs sometime
between the third week in January and the second week in February.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
CITY DEMANDS
It was moved by Councilman Amys and seconded by Councilman
Snow, that Demand Nos. 2472 to 2730, inclusive, totaling $325,743.77
and No. 2731 in the amount of $3,215.85 for supplies and services,
and Demand No. 2483 in the amount of $306,389.15 covering payrolls
for the period ending November 25, 1983, which have been approved
by the City Manager, be drawn and paid. The motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Goddard, Amys, Martin,
Snow, Cawdrey;
None;
None.
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CITY }~NAGER
CONSENT ITEMS
It was moved by Councilman Amys and seconded by Councilman
Cawdrey to concur in the recommendations of the City Manager for
the following Consent Items and, by such concurrence, the City
Council:
REDEVELOPMENT HARBOR CENTER -
APPROVED ASSIGNMENT OF DIS-
POSITION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR HARBOR CENTER
PROJECT AREA
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approved assignment of the disposition and development agree-
ment forthe Harbor Center Project area and authorized its
execution;
RISK MANAGEMENT - APPROVED
NON-DESCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE
CHANGE IN PRUDENTIAL LIFE
INSURANCE CONVERSION PRIVILEGE
AND AMENDMENT MODIFYING FIRE
EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL PLAN BENEFITS
AND AUTHORIZED EXECUTION
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501-3-3
approved the non-discrimination compliance change in the
Prudential life insurance conversion privilege effective
August 1, 1983; and
appro~ed the amendment modifying the Fire employees' medical
plan benefits effective August 1, 1983; and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute these policy
amendments to prudential insurance policies;
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FEDERAL/STATE PROGRAM - APPROVED
VARIOUS PROGRAMS, ORGANIZATIONS
AND DEPARTMENTS AND THE JOB
TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT
approved the in-school Youth Work Experience Worksite agree-
ments with the following and authorized their execution:
Employment Development Department
Salvation Army Meals onWheels
City of E1 Segundo Teen Center
Library
Finance Department
Police Records Department
Personnel Department
approved the Job Training Partnership Act - On the
JobSubcontract with "Any Laminating" and authorized
its execution;
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C83-146
C83-147
C83-148
C83-149
C83-150
C83-151
C83-152
PARKING AND TRAFFIC - APPROVED
PAINTING OF RED CURB AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS AND ELIMINATION OF ONE
PARKING SPACE AT EACH LOCATION
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approved the painting of 30 feet of red curb at the
northwest corner and 20 feet of red curb at the south-
west corner along Green Lane at the intersection of
Green Lane/Bataan Road;
approved the painting of 30 feet of red curb at the
northwest corner and 20 feet of red curb at the south-
west corner along Blossom Lane at the intersection of
Blossom Lane/Bataan Road;
approved elimination of one parking space at each
location as a result of painting the four red curbs;
PERMITS ENTERTAINMENT - SCHEDULED
HEARING RE GOLD MINE BAR REQUEST
FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT
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approved scheduling of a hearing regarding the Gold
Mine Bar request for a live entertainment permit;
PERMITS SPECIAL EVENTS - APPROVED
CHRISTMAS CAROLING BY RED CARPET
REALTY
202-2
approved the request by Red Carpet Realty to go
Christmas caroling in residential neighborhoods from
a truck on either December 20, 21, or 22, 1983;
PARKING AND TRAFFIC - APPROVED
PAINTING OF RED CURB AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS AND ELIMINATION OF ONE
PARKING SPACE AT EACH LOCATION
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approved the painting of 30 feet of red curb at the south-
east corner and 25 feet of red curb at the northeast cor-
ner along Phelan Lane at the intersection of Phelan Lane/
Vanderbilt Lane;
approved the painting of 30 feet of red curb at the south-
east corner and 25 feet of red curb at the northeast cor-
ner along Blossom Lane at the intersection of Blossom Lane/
Vanderbilt Lane;
approved elimination of one parking space at each location
as a result of painting the four red curbs;
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STAFF TRAVEL - APPROVED OUT OF
TOWN TRAVEL REQUEST FOR CITY
MANAGER
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approved out-of-town travel request for Tim Casey, City
Manager, to attend the annual meeting of the League of
California Cities City Manager's Department, February 8-10,
1984, in San Diego.
REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION WITHDRAWN
The City Manager withdrew his request for a closed session
this evening.
CITY ATTORNEY
REVENUE AND TAXATION
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2382
RE SALES AND USE TAX
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The City Attorney recommended introduction and adoption of
Ordinance No. 2382 C.S. , by reading by title only and waiving
further reading, which is an ordinance amending Sections 8-4.11
and 8-4.12, Chapter 4, Title 8, of the Redondo Beach Municipal
Code, imposing a sales and use tax to be administered by the State
Board of Equalization.
It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman
Amys to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 2382 C.S., by title
only, waiving further reading.
ing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The motion' carried by the follow-
Goddard, Amys, Martin,
Snow, Cawdrey;
None;
None.
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PERMITS TEMPORARY USE
CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL GIVEN
TO BAY CITIES NATIONAL BANK
FOR TEMPORARY USE OF BUILD-
ING AT PATTERSON SCHOOL
With regard to the motion made last week by the City Council
to permit the Bay Cities National Bank to occupy a portion of the
Patterson School site pending a legal opinion by the City Attorney,
the City Attorney'recommended that the Council reconsider this
action. He stated that the school facility ordinance expressly
requires that a conditional use permit be sought for any of the
permitted uses of that site at any time that there is going to
be a lease, no distinction being made in the ordinance between a
temporary or permanent lease. He stated that because of the very
nature of the school facilities ordinance and after a close reading
of the contract, it could legitimately be questioned as to whether
any use of that school site is indeed what would be called permanent,
since there is an initial period of two years after which the Dis-
trictand the City can renegotiate their positions and the agreement
could terminate.
In response to a question from Councilman Goddard, the Planning
Director stated that at the present time, thee earliest date that
the public hearing could be opened by the Planning Commission is
January 5. He stated that because the school facilities ordinance
requires Council approval, a hearing before the City Council
would also be required. He further stated that it would take six
weeks to obtain the required coastal permit, which would be in
March.
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Michael Todd, President of Bay Cities National Bank, stated
that the above time frame would allow the Bank to begin construc-
tion in the middle of March, which substantially delays their
process. He stated, however, that Bay Cities National Bank is
interested in beginning the hearing process.
The City Attorney recommended having both the lease and the
permit before the Council simultaneously. He stated that if Bay
Cities National Bank is going to go through the permit procedure,
the City could begin to outline the terms of acceptable provisions
of the lease so that, if the Bank does decide to pursue a permit,
the lease and permit will be on the table at the same time and
there will not be any unnecessary delay.
In response to a question from Mayor Doerr, the Planning
Director stated that the Bank would have to initiate a request
for the conditional use permit.
In response to a question from Councilman Cawdrey, the City
Attorney stated that he recalls that the two most likely permitted
uses of the Patterson School site are government buildings and
professional and technical offices, but that the ordinance includes
"similar uses."
The City Attorney and Planning Director 'responded to questions
from Councilman Cawdrey regarding the procedure required when
making a finding of similar use.
The City Attorney stated that the ordinance provides that if
the building were professional or technical, it would require
Council approval and that a building similar to a technical or
professional building might also require Council approval. He
stated that the procedure for similar uses is subject to admin-
istrative interpretation, as the ordinance is unclear in this
area, and Council may'establish its own precedence. He further
stated that if the Planning Department feelsla particular build-
ing is similar to a technical or professional building, they will
present appropriate evidence to the Council, after which the
Council will make a finding based on substantial evidence.
The City Manager responded to questions from Councilman
Cawdrey with regard to the conditional use permit process,
The City Manager stated that the temporary use permit pro-
cess has been deemed invalid, so Mr. Todd and the Bank should
be directed to make application for a conditional use permit,
He further stated that in considering that application, the
Planning Commission will have to make an additional finding
that Bay Cities National Bank's use of the building will be
similar to other uses permitted in that zone, and the Council
will have to concur in that decision and those findings at a
later date.
The City Attorney stated that risk factors in terms of the
alternatives that could be taken were discussed between staff
and Mr. Todd, and he feels that every imaginable possibility
was explored in lawyering this through.
Councilman Goddard suggested that the Council have apolicy
discussion at this particular point and that if Council concep-
tually approves the idea, that the Bank be encouraged to apply
and staff be asked to proceed forward with all available speed,
Mayor Doerr stated that this was an excellent recommendation,
but she first wanted to present a letter from Howard Schmidt of
TRW regarding the City's procedures for allowing the use of
ary buildings. She requested that this letter be received and
filed.
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It was moved by Councilman Amys and seconded by Councilman
Cawdrey that the letter be received and filed. There being no
objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered.
Mayor Doerr extended the opportunity to Mr. Schmidt to make
a comment or ask any questions at this time.
Mr. Schmidt expressed TRW's concern that their space alloca-
tion needs continue to be met when such demands occur.
In response to a question from Mr. Schmidt,! the City Attorney
stated that some type of an accessory use ordinance and accessory
building ordinance can be accomplished to assure that TRW's needs
for temporary space are met.
Mr. Schmidt responded to questions from members of the Council.
Councilman Snow expressed concern with problems that may arise
with other businesses as a result of the temporary use of property
being appealed, which would require a business to obtain a
conditional use permit.
In response to a question from Mayor Doerr, the City Attorney
stated that he does not need a motion of the City Council to fur-
ther investigate this problem. He stated that the impetus is
there, and he feels he knows what the Council would like to do
and will work with Planning to give Council the broadest discre-
tion to grant temporary uses that will be legally allowed.
It was moved by Councilman Goddard and seconded by Councilman
Snow that the Council give conceptual approval to the proposal by
Bay Cities Bank for temporary useof the cafetorium building at
Patterson School.
In response to a question from Alice DeLong, 813 S. Catalina,
Mr. Todd stated that the proposed bank building has received Plan-
ning Commission and Planning Department approval and approval of
the Fire Department and the Coastal Commission.
Ray Burke, 104 N. Francisca, expressed concern that the
Council's giving conceptual approval to Bay Cities Bank for tempor-
ary use of property at Patterson School would jeopardize public
input at the hearing. In response to this, the City Attorney
stated that the Council is not approving the project, but they
are approving in concept something that wasn't originally
approved when the school facility site was approved.
Councilman Goddard responded to questions from Irene Freedman,
905 S. Catalina.
Councilman Goddardstated that he is in favor of the Patterson
School community resources project. He stated that he feels Council
should keep an open mind when entering into projects with private
enterprises in which use of property is temporary and proposed use
causes no adverse effects in the surrounding community and is not
out of alignment with zoning in the immediate area.
Councilwoman Martin stated that, although she conceptually
approvesof the Bank temporarily using Patterson School, she may
not approve it at a later date.
Councilman Snow stated that he has no problem with conceptual
approval, but he feels in this case it is more of a direction to
the staff and the Planning Commission and Planning Department to
clear up some of the gray areas which are not addressed.
Mayor Doerr stated that she feels that the general conceptual
approval that is to be given is very specific to a project. She
stated that she feels that public input is critical and that
notification to all of the neighbors should be given prior to any
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commitment by the City Council. She further stated that she feels
that the above motion should have a broader policy range, as the
City should be prepared to extend this same offer to any business
in the community. She stated, however, that she opposes such a
policy at this point because she hasn't heard enough to support
it, and she opposes the leasing of community centers to the
private sector. Mayor Doerr stated that she feels the City works
very well with the private business people, which should continue.
She stated that if the people along the area spoke in support of
that project, possibly everyone would feel differently, but at
this point, she cannot support the action and opposes it.
Councilman Amys stated that he is not in favor of granting
conceptual approval due to the process that is being followed.
Mayor Doerr responded to questions from Irene Freedman,
905 S. Catalina, and Deloris Thiessen, 2302 Graham Avenue.
The above-mentioned motion made by Councilman Goddard and
seconded by Councilman Snow, that the Council give conceptual
approval to the proposal by Bay Cities Bank for temporary~use
of the cafetorium building at Patterson School, carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Goddard, Martin,
Snow, Cawdrey;
NOES: Amys;
ABSENT: None.
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Mayor Doerr stated that she opposes this but will not veto it
due to the fact that she has stated her position very Clearly in
the past. She stated that conceptual approval is given, and she
assumes the Bank will start the conditional use permit process.
It was moved by Councilman Amys and seconded by Councilman
Snow to receive and file the opinion of the City Attorney. There
being no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered.
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL REQUESTS/REPORT
LILIENTHAL PROPERTY BETWEEN
FISKAND 190TH SGREET REFERRED
TO STAFF TO INVESTIGATE ALTER-
NATIVE USES
It was moved by Councilwoman Martin and seconded by Councilman
Snow to have staff investigate alternative uses of the Lilienthal
property between Fisk and 190th Street. The motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Goddard, Martin,
Snow;
NOES: Amys, Cawdrey;
ABSENT: None.
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STREETS - INFORMATION ON RUBBER
CROSSING PADS FOR HIGHWAYS
RECEIVED AND FILED AND REFERRED
TO STAFF; APPROVED USE OF RUB-
BERIZED GRATES ACROSS RAILROAD
TRACKS IN AREA OF EL NIDO PARK
Councilwoman Martin presented information on rubber crossing
pads for highways for safety features which she obtained at a
Good Year booth at the conference in New Orleans.
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It was moved by Councilwoman Martin and seconded by Councilman
Cawdrey that this information be received and filed and referred
to staff for their input. There being no objections, MayorDoerr
so ordered.
It was moved by Councilwoman Martin and seconded by Councilman
Snow to investigate the possibility of grade separation at 182nd
Street near E1 Nido Park to permit better access to the area by the
Fire Department. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Goddard, Amys, Martin,
Snow, Cawdrey;
None;
None.
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TRANSPORTATION - APPROVAL TO WRITE
LETTER TO SCAG REAFFIRMING CITY'S
POSITION REGARDING SOUTH BAY CORRIDOR
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman
Cawdrey to write a letter to SCAG reaffirming the City's position
regarding South Bay Corridor transportation system. There being
no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered.
WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT - DRAINAGE
PROBLEMS AT VINCENT/IRENA STORM
DRAIN AND STORM DRAIN ON BROADWAY
REFERRED TO NEXT YEAR'~S BUDGET
SESSION
It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilwoman
Martin torefer the drainage problems at Vincent/Irena Storm Drain
and Storm Drain onBroadway to next year's budget session. There
being no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered.
COUNCIL REQUESTS/REPORT - APPROVED
ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF DEBORAH
PURMORT
Mayor Doerr requested that the Council adjourn in memory of
Deborah Purmort, who was the daughter of the secretary to Chief
Black.
It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilwoman
Martin to concur in the Mayor's request. There being no objec-
tions, Mayor Doerr so ordered.
PUBLIC REQUESTS/COMPLAINTS
NOTIFICATION OF 2ND ANNUAL
CHARITY BASKETBALL GAMES AT
AVIATION HIGH SCHOOL
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Mayor Doerr presented a letter from Fred Coolier, Member of
TRW Volunteer Team, regarding the 2nd Annual Charity Basketball
Games at Aviation High School on December 17 at 12:00 noon.
It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilman
Cawdrey that this letter be received and filed and referred to
the City Manager. There being no objections, Mayor Doerr so
ordered.
Mayor Doerr presented the following letters to be received
and filed:
PUBLIC REQUESTS/COMPLAINTS
Letter from John Watkins regarding traffic accident
reports;
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LEGISLATION
201-1-1
letter from Richard Robinson regarding new responsibilities
of cable operators under AB 3685;
DEVELOPMENT MARINA COVE
302-2-1
letter from Mary Ann Carroll, Administrative Manager of
Intra Leisure, Incorporated, regarding "Project 1984"
return postcard mailing;
LEGISLATION 105-1
letter from Don Benninghoven, Executive Director of League
of California Cities, thanking the Mayor and City Council
for taking the time and expending the effort to deliver
a statement to the Senate and Assembly Local Government
Committees as they held Interim Hearings throughout
Southern California on the topic of Local Government Finance.
It was moved by Councilman Cawdrey and seconded by Councilwoman
Martin that the aboveletters bereceived and filed. There being
no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered.
COUNCIL REQUESTS/REPORTS
NOTIFICATION OF TELEVISING
OF NATIONAL CHORUS OF
SENIOR CITIZENS REPRESENT-
ING REDONDO BEACH
Mayor Doerr presented, for Council's information, a postcard
from Peggy Garnier stating that the National Chorus of Senior
Citizens representing Redondo will be seen on Channel 28,
Christmas Eve at 1:15 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS - DECEMBER 11-17
PROCLAIMEDAS BILL OF RIGHTS
WEEK AND NATIONAL DRUNK AND
DRUGGED DRIVING AWARENESS WEEK
Mayor Doerr. proclaimed December 11 through December 17 as
Bill of Rights Week and National Drunk and Drugged Driving Aware-
ness · Week.
It was moved by Councilman Ca~drey and seconded by Councilman
Snow to concur in the above proclamations, There being no objec-
tions, Mayor Doerr so ordered.
AUDIENCE
PRESENTATIONS, AWARDS, COMMENDATIONS
BIRD DROPPINGS FROM GOODYEAR AIRSHIP
COLUMBIA PRESENTED TO MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL
Lyndon Dennis, 1904 Vande~bilt, presented the Mayor and City
Council with two Goodyear tires as evidence of bird droppings
from the Goodyear Airship Columbia, the official bird of Redondo
Beach. He stated that he was considering filing a lawsuit against
the City and Goodyear, but decided against it after being offered
a ride in the official City bird by Mr, Urhausen of Goodyear.
Mr. Dennis left the above evidence with the Mayor and City Council.
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ADJOURNMENT - 10:17 P.M.
It was moved by Councilman Snow and seconded by Councilwoman
Martin to adjourn the meeting in memory of Deborah Purmort.
There being no objections, Mayor Doerr so ordered.
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Respectfully sub ' tted,