AGENDA

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The Council receives a packet with detailed information and recommendations on nearly every agenda item. Complete agenda packets are available for public inspection in the Police Department, Fire Department, Public Library, Office of the City Clerk, and the Chamber of Commerce. During the meeting, a packet is also available in the Council Chambers foyer.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATIONS:

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO
V.O.S.H. AND THE
HERMOSA BEACH SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO
ROGER E. BACON

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JANUARY 14, 2003: NO REPORTABLE ACTIONS.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Although the City Council values your comments, the Brown Act generally prohibits the Council from taking action on any matter not listed on the posted agenda as a business item.

1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

   Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction, or to request the removal of an item from the consent calendar, may do so at this time. Comments on public hearing items are heard only during the public hearing. Comments from the public are limited to three minutes per speaker. Members of the audience may also speak:

   1. during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar;
   2. during Public Hearings; and,
   3. during discussion of items appearing under Municipal Matters.

   The City Council acknowledges receipt of the written communications listed below. No action will be taken on matters raised in written communications.

   The Council may take action to schedule issues raised in oral and written communications for a future agenda.

   Citizens with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are requested to submit those comments to the City Manager.

   NO WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.

2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

   The following more routine matters will be acted upon by one vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member removes an item from the Consent Calendar. Items removed will be considered under Agenda Item 4, with public comment permitted at that time.

   1. Recommendation to receive and file memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling regarding the City Council minutes of January 6, 2003 and January 14, 2003 (PDF File).

   2. Recommendation to ratify check register.

   3. Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items (PDF File).

   4. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of January 7, 2003.

   5. Recommendation to approve a Professional Services Agreement for construction management services with Quantum Consulting, Inc. for a fee not to exceed $147,600; authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary not to exceed $14,760. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 15, 2003 (PDF File).

   6. Recommendation to deny the following claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated January 23, 2003 (PDF File).

      Claimant: Alvarado, Armando
      Date of Loss: 01-01-03
      Date Filed: 01-08-03

   7. Recommendation that the City Council waive parking fees for the meters along both sides of Pier Avenue (from Manhattan Avenue to Hermosa Avenue), Hermosa Avenue between 8th and 16th Streets; and, 11th Street from Hermosa Avenue to Beach Drive, as well as fee waivers for volunteer and staff parking in Lot B from 6:00am to 1:00pm during the Sand and Strand Run on Sunday, March 9, 2003. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated January 21, 2003 (PDF File).

   8. Recommendation to approve the request from Great Autos of Yesteryear Classic Car Club, a non-profit organization, to conduct a Car Club display on the Plaza, April 26, 2003 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm with requirements and waivers as outlined in the staff report. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated January 21, 2003 (PDF File).

   9. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 21, 2003 (PDF File).

   10. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Public Works Commission meeting of January 15, 2003.

   11. Recommendation to award contract for Storm Drain Catch Basin Maintenance to United Storm Water, City of Industry, California in the amount of $39,845.00 for twenty-nine (29) months and authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the contract amount not to exceed $3,985.00. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 21, 2003 (PDF File).

   12. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of one new natural gas 2003 Ford F-150 pickup truck from Wondries Fleet Division of Alhambra, California in the amount of $17,996.57 for the Community Development Department Code Enforcement. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 14, 2003 (PDF File).

   13. Recommendation to receive and file the December 2002 Treasurer's report (PDF File).

   14. Recommendation to receive and file the December 2002 Investment report (PDF File).

   15. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of January 21, 2003.

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   NONE

4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

   • Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.

   1. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (NC) TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (HD) AND ZONE CHANGE FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (C-1) TO MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) OR TO SUCH OTHER DESIGNATION/ZONE AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AND VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 26923 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 19 2ND STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 21, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution sustaining the decision of the Planning Commission to deny the request.

   2. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MD) AND A ZONE CHANGE FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-3) TO TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-2) OR TO SUCH OTHER DESIGNATION/ZONE AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 726 10TH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 21, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution denying the requested General Plan Amendment and Zone Change.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TAXICAB REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO FRANCHISES AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 23, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council introduce the ordinance on first reading.

   2. REQUEST TO REJECT ALL TAXICAB FRANCHISE PROPOSALS AND RE-BID THE FRANCHISE PROPOSAL A SECOND TIME. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated January 21, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: 1) Reject all proposals submitted; 2) direct staff to re-bid the franchise proposal a second time to be returned to the City Council at their regular meeting of March 11, 2003; and, 3) provide direction to staff on whether or not combination proposals submitted by large or small taxi companies would be allowed.

   3. SPEED HUMP POLICY. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 23, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That this item be deferred until a revised speed hump policy has been recommended by the Public Works Commission.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. SURFERS WALK OF FAME DEDICATION CEREMONY - SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2003. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 22, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Set Saturday, March 29, 2003 as the dedication of the Surfers Walk of Fame on the Pier.

   2. RESOLUTION URING THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE TO REJECT THE GOVERNOR'S SHIFT OF LOCAL VLF REVENUES AND HONOR THE 1998 COMMITMENT TO RESTORE THE VLF IF BACKFILL REVENUES COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 23, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution supporting restoration of the VLF to local government.

   3. ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE PARKING PROGRAM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 23, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Determine whether or not City Council wishes to consider free parking on streets for zero emission vehicles and provide direction to staff.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   NONE

9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

   Requests from Council members for possible future agenda items:

   Recommended Action: 1) Vote by Council whether to discuss this item; 2) refer to staff for a report back on a future agenda; or, 3) resolution of matter by Council action tonight.

   1. Request from Mayor Edgerton to schedule a hearing on a proposal to build an "end house" on the Pier.

ADJOURNMENT