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

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MARCH 11, 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.

   WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

   1. a. Letter from Al Benson requesting City Council consideration of a Neighborhood Watch Program. (PDF File)

   2. Letter from Darien DeBellis of Administrative Services Cooperative requesting that the City Council reconsider its decision of March 11, 2003 with regards to the granting of a taxicab franchise.

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 March 3, 2003; and,
      2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on March 11, 2003.

   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. (d) Recommendation to receive and file the February 2003 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 accept donation of $250.00 from the Hermosa Kiwanis Foundation to be used for the Surfers' Walk of Fame. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated March 17, 2003 (PDF File).

   6. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated March 18, 2003 (PDF File).

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

   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 2003-04. Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated March 18, 2003 (PDF File).

   9. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of March 18, 2003.

   10. Recommendation to approve purchase of workstation modules and appurtenances for Community Resources Department, office B, from Jules Seltzer in the amount of $7,552.95. Memorandum from Community Resources Department dated March 13, 2003 (PDF File).

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. TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING DOWNTOWN PARKING REQUIREMENTS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 18, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Introduce ordinance amending Chapter 17.44 of the Zoning Ordinance and adopt resolution to authorize submittal of the proposed amendments to the Coastal Commission for consideration.

   2. SPEED HUMP POLICY: REPORT OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED POLICY AND CONSIDERATION OF PLACING SPEED HUMPS ON HILLCREST DRIVE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 18, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: 1) That the City Council review and consider the proposed speed hump policy developed by staff and reviewed by the Public Works Commission. This policy will be used for review of pending requests for installation of speed humps city wide; and, 2) that the City Council consider the installation of speed humps on Hillcrest Drive.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH AND CERT PROGRAMS REPORT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 18, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review the material concerning both programs and the recommendations of both the Fire and Police Chiefs concerning the further implementation of these programs.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. SCHEDULE DATE OF SPECIAL MEETING WITH THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2003. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 18, 2003 (PDF File).

   2. REQUEST FROM MR. AND MRS. HOOSE AT 2059 MONTEREY AVENUE FOR THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER CHANGING THE PLAN LINE OF CIRCLE COURT TO REDUCE THE IMPROVED STREET WIDTH FROM 40 FEET TO 30 FEET FROM MONTEREY TO CIRCLE DRIVE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 18, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider the request and provide direction to staff concerning whether or not there is any interest in reducing the improved street width for Circle Court.

   3. JOINT LETTER WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT CONCERNING TIMELY ACTION ON THE STATE BUDGET. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 18, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider joining with the School District Board and sending a letter to our local representatives urging timely action on the State budget.

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

ADJOURNMENT