AGENDA

All council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND.

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

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 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 Redondo Union High School Grad Night Committee 2002 requesting consideration of a donation toward their annual Grad Night for the Class of 2002.

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve request.

   2. Letter from the Mira Costa G.R.A.D. Booster Club requesting consideration of a donation toward the 13th Annual Grad Night for Mira Costa Class of 2002.
      
      

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve request.

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 approve the following minutes:
      1. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on January 22, 2002 ; and,
      2. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on February 5, 2002.
   2. Recommendation to ratify check register.
   3. Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items. (PDF file)
   4. Recommendation to receive and file the January 2002 financial reports:
      1. Revenue and expenditure report (PDF file) ;
      2. City Treasurer's report (PDF file) ; and,
      3. Investment report (PDF file) .
   5. Recommendation to authorize the purchase and installation of a new video monitoring system for the Police Department jail to be accomplished by awarding a contract in the amount of $15,494.12 to Advanced Electronics of Gardena, California. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated February 19, 2002. (PDF file)
   6. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of Herman Miller office furniture for the Police Department from Jules Seltzer Associates of Los Angeles, California for $13,495.77 (includes tax, shipping and installation). Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated February 19, 2002.
   7. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of February 5, 2002.
   8. Recommendation to adopt resolution ordering the preparation of a report for the annual levy of assessments within the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District during fiscal year 2002-03. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 14, 2002. (PDF file)
   9. Recommendation that, pending Fire Department review and supervision, Council approve the request from Hermosa Beach Little League to do a minor firework during Opening Day, March 1, 2002. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated February 19, 2002. (PDF file)
   10. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of February 19, 2002 and letter from Jim Lissner dated February 20, 2002.
   11. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Public Works Commission meeting of January 16, 2002 .
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. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY HERMOSA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOLD FIESTAS HERMOSA ON MEMORIAL DAY (MAY 25, 26 & 27, 2002) AND LABOR DAY (AUGUST 31, SEPTEMBER 1, AND 2, 2002). Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 20, 2002. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve request for two Fiestas Hermosa; waive application, banner and amplification fees as a non-profit organization and bill only for actual costs incurred by police and public works for various direct services provided; and, approve requested use of Proposition C funds for the shuttle bus.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. RECONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A VETERAN'S PREFERENCE PROGRAM FOR OPEN COMPETITION CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated February 20, 2002. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Take one of the following actions: 1) receive and file report; 2) approve the implementation of a Veteran's Preference Program; or, 3) place the matter on a ballot for a future election.

   2. PRESENTATION BY MAYOR DUNBABIN AND COUNCILMEMBER KEEGAN ON PROPOSED COLORS FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER RE-PAINTING PROJECT.

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve colors for the re-painting project.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
   1. AB680 (STEINBERG) SPOT BILL TO REALLOCATE LOCAL SALES TAX IN SACRAMENTO REGION. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 20, 2001. (PDF file)
      
      

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider opposing AB680 and direct staff to track the bill.

   2. REQUEST FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR PLACEMENT OF AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE 2002 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 21, 2000. (PDF file)
      
      

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider request.

   3. STREET IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED AS A RESULT OF NEW CONSTRUCTION OR REMODELING; REVISED REVIEW PROCESS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS; AND PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 21, 2002. (PDF file)
      
      

      RECOMMENDATION: Review the revised review process and proposed change to the municipal code adding the category of alley.

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. Proposal from Councilmember Yoon to include Redondo Beach in the Beach Cities Committee, along with Manhattan Beach and have as the first item of discussion the Heart of the City Plan and the impacts that the proposal will have on all of the Beach Cities.

ADJOURNMENT