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

PRESENTATION OF 30 YEAR SERVICE AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO
VINCENT BRUCCOLIERI
CHRISTOPHER KELLY
CARLOS HERRERA

PRESENTATION BY PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSIONER CHARLIE CHEATHAM REGARDING THE PROPOSED REVISION OF EXISTING NEWSRACK PROGRAM

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MARCH 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.

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 SUBMITTED

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:

   2. 1. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on February 25, 2002 ; and,
      2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on February 26, 2002.

   3. Recommendation to ratify check register and to approve cancellation of certain checks (PDF file) as recommended by the City Treasurer.

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

   5. Recommendation to receive and file the February 2002 financial reports: (PDF file)

      1. Revenue and expenditure report;
      2. City Treasurer's report; and,
      3. Investment report.

   6. Recommendation to accept donation of $1000.00 from the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach to be used by the Fire Department for the purchase of a thermal imaging device. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated March 18, 2002. (PDF file)

   7. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of March 5, 2002.

   8. Recommendation to adopt resolution providing for an extension of a temporary increase in the salary for the City Clerk. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated March 19, 2002. (PDF file)

   9. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of March 19, 2002.
      
      

   10. Recommendation to approve contract amendment for the South Bay Center for Dispute Resolution in the amount of $2,000 for the remainder of the 2001?02 fiscal year. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 21, 2002. (PDF file)

   11. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 13, 2002. (PDF file)

   12. Recommendation to award construction contract for Project No. CIP 00-191, 14th Street Landscape Planters, to American Gardens of Redondo Beach, California, in the amount of $21,995.00; authorize a transfer in the amount of $16,000 within the Capital Improvement Fund from Project No. CIP 00-172 21st St. Street Improvement to the project; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest that 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 $2,200.00. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 14, 2002. (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. BEACH BASH 2002 APPLICATIONS. (Continued from meeting of March 12, 2002) Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated March 18, 2002. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request from IMG to hold Beach Bash 2002 June 7 through 9, 2002 (PDF file) ; and, review and approve the event contract (PDF file) :

      EVENT	DATE	FEES (estimated)
      IMG - Beach Bash 2002	June 7-9	$46,282.00

   2. EXPENDITURE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF PROJECTS FUNDED THROUGH THE CDBG PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 21, 2002 (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Continue the matter to the next regular meeting in order to confirm the amount available for expenditure.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REQUIRED STREET IMPROVEMENTS AS A RESULT OF NEW CONSTRUCTION OR REMODELING BY ADDING ALLEYS AS DEFINED TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 21, 2002. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Introduce and waive full reading of ordinance amending the Municipal Code to add improvements on alleys to the requirements of Section 12.08.010.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. LETTER FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) REGARDING AN APPLICATION FROM EIN STEIN'S RESTAURANT TO MODIFY THEIR ABC LICENSE TO REMOVE THE PROHIBITION ON ADMISSION OR COVER CHARGE OR A MINIMUM DRINK PURCHASE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 13, 2002. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file letter.

   2. AB2863 - HOUSING ELEMENT REFORM - PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING ELEMENT INTRODUCED AT REQUEST OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AND CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 14, 2002. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider taking a position of support.

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:

   Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on March 12, 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.

   Initiation of Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(c)

   Number of potential cases: 1

   Anticipated Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(b)

   Number of potential cases: 1

3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
   Government Code Section 54957

   Title: City Manager

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ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT