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

PROCLAMATION:

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2002: 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.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction may do so at this time. (Exception: Comments on public hearing items must be heard during the public hearings.) Members of the public wishing to request the removal of an item from the Consent Calendar may do so at this time. Please limit comments to three minutes. Citizens also may speak:

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

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

1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
   1. Letter from Carla Merriman, Executive Director of the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau requesting approval for both Fiestas Hermosa on Memorial Day (May 25, 26 & 27, 2002) and Labor Day (August 31, September 1, and 2, 2002) and waiving applicable City fees and the billing of City services at the actual hourly rate.

      RECOMMENDATION:Approve request. (PDF file)

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 3, with public comment permitted at that time.
   1. Recommendation to approve the following minutes:
      1. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on January 15, 2002 ; and,
      2. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on January 17, 2002.
   2. Recommendation to ratify check register and to approve cancellation of certain checks as recommended by the City Treasurer.
   3. Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items. (PDF file)
   4. Recommendation to award the construction contract for Project No. CIP 01-531, 3rd Street Park – New Construction, to Mariposa Horticulture Enterprises of Irwindale, California, in the amount of $65,334.35; waive the minor irregularity in Mariposa Horticulture Enterprises’ bid; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the contingency of $7,000.00. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 22, 2002. (PDF file)
   5. Recommendation to approve Youth Employment Program to meet requirements under the Safe Neighborhood Parks Proposition of 1992 and 1996 Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 24, 2002. (PDF file)
   6. Recommendation to authorize the taxicab companies currently permitted to work in the City of Hermosa Beach to increase the rates they charge to the public in accordance with rates set by the City of Los Angeles. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated February 4, 2002. (PDF file)
   7. Recommendation to approve the plans, specifications, estimates, order the work and call for bids for Project No. NON-CIP 005-01, Corona Street and Prospect Avenue Street Improvements – Street Barrier, and instruct the City Clerk to post Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated January 28, 2002. (PDF file)
   8. 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 February 4, 2002. (PDF file)

      Claimant: Beverly Deros
      Date of Loss: 1/18/02
      Date Filed: 2/4/02

   9. Recommendation to receive and file the December 2001 Revenue and Expenditure report. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 5, 2002. (PDF file)
   10. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 18, 2001. (PDF file)
   11. Recommendation to deny the request for the City to pay for the construction of a handicap ramp at the southeast corner of 2nd Street and Palm Drive. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 4, 2002. (PDF file)
   12. 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 February 6, 2002. (PDF file)

       Claimant: Berl Pierce
       Date of Loss: 8/8/01
       Date Filed: 2/6/02

   13. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #25664 for a 2-unit condominium project at 321 10th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 5, 2002. (PDF file)
   14. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #53183 for a 7-unit condominium project at 710-734 1st Place. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 4, 2002. (PDF file)
   15. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Public Works Commission meeting of December 19, 2001 .
3. CONSENT ORDINANCES
   a.

   ORDINANCE NO. 02-1217 (PDF file)

   “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 17.46.130C OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A BUILDING PERMIT FOR WALLS AND FENCES FROM 36 INCHES OR MORE IN HEIGHT TO 42 INCHES OR MORE IN HEIGHT.

   For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated January 30, 2002. (PDF file)

   RECOMMENDATION: To waive full reading and adopt ordinance.

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.

   a. FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ALLOCATION OF AN ESTIMATED $141,000 TO RETROFIT THE COMMUNITY THEATER AND CENTER FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 4, 2002. (PDF file)

   RECOMMENDATION: Approve by minute order.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
   1. MID YEAR BUDGET REVIEW 2001-02. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 4, 2002. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the revisions to estimated revenue, appropriations, budget transfers and fund balances as shown in the Budget Summary and Revenue Worksheet; approve amendment to the transfer policy and creation of a Contingency Fund; and, receive and file the information on the impact of electricity rates on Utility User Tax revenue.

   2. FIRE STATION RECONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION PROJECT – PROGRAM REPORT. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated February 5, 2002. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file report and direct staff to return with a financing plan.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   None

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.

   NONE

ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:

1. MINUTES:
   1. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meetings held on January 22, 2002.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

   The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.

   Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a)

   a. Name of Case: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach
   Case Number: BC172546

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT