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

PRESENTATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

INTRODUCTION OF LINDA DICKERSON, HERMOSA BEACH COMMUNITY LIBRARY MANAGER

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK APRIL 6-12, 2003

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.

   1. Letter from Roger Creighton regarding public safety.

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 minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on March 25, 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. Recommendation to accept a donation from the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach for $1,500 to be used for the purchase of a laptop computer for the Fire Department. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated March 31, 2003 (PDF File).

   5. Recommendation to set a date of Thursday, May 29, 2003 for review of the 2003-04 budget. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated March 27, 2003 (PDF File).

   6. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of March 19, 2003.

   7. Recommendation to adopt resolution ordering the vacation and abandonment, for public purposes, of a portion of 8th Street, between The Strand and Beach Drive, as shown on the tract of Hermosa Beach as recorded in map book 1, pages 25 & 26, in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder. Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 1, 2003 (PDF File).

   8. Recommendation to adopt resolution sustaining the Planning Commission's decision, on appeal, to deny a conditional use permit and parking plan amendment for an existing restaurant at 1100 The Strand, "Scotty's", for on-sale general alcohol, to add bar seating and a dance floor in the patio area, to add amplified live entertainment; a take-out food service window; and approving limited extended hours to 11:00pm at 1100 The Strand. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 2, 2003 (PDF File).

   9. Recommendation to approve appropriation of $68,950 grant funding for Project No. 95-507 - Valley Park Improvements and record the estimated revenue. Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 2, 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. 2003 COMMERCIAL EVENT APPLICATIONS. Memorandum from Community Resources Department dated April 1, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve following events and contracts:

      EVENT	DATE	FEES (estimated)
      IMG - Beach Bash 2003	June 6-8	$46,716.00
      EVP Tour - Pro Am Beach Volleyball Tournament	June 21	$6,901.00
      So. Cal. Foundation - Beach Volleyball Tournament	July 19	$939.00
      MESP - Hermosa Beach Triathlon	October 12	$10,526.00

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. PROPOSAL BY SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE DISPATCHING SERVICES O THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 3, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review the proposal submitted by the South Bay Regional Communications Authority and direct staff to return at the next meeting with any additional information and direct the City Manager to meet with representatives the City of El Segundo concerning the existing agreement notice requirements and report back at the 4/22/03 meeting.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. 1301 RETAIL/OFFICE BUILDING SAFETY/SECURITY PROBLEM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 18, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the participation of the City in a cost sharing to install safety/security barrier between the building and the parking structure at a cost not to exceed $2300.

   2. UNDERGROUND UTILITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TEAM; BOND COUNSEL AND ASSESSMENT ENGINEER SERVICE AGREEMENTS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 3, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Review and approve agreements with Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth, Bond Counsel, and David Taussig & Associates, Inc., Assessment Engineers, and direct the City Manager to execute the agreements on behalf of the City.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - UNEXPIRED TERM - PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - SCHEDULE INTERVIEWS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 2, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That City Council schedule a meeting at a time certain prior to the regular meeting of Tuesday, April 22, 2003 for the purpose of interviewing applicants (for the unexpired term ending October 31, 2004) with appointment to be made that evening at the regular meeting.

   2. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERMS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 3, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That City Council direct the City Clerk to advertise and request applications from interested parties for two Planning Commission terms that will expire June 30, 2003, two Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission terms that will expire June 30, 2003, and two Civil Service Board terms that will expire July 15, 2003.

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 Councilmember Yoon to schedule an annual all-utility, all-city meeting to coordinate our projects to minimize disruption to our residents with attendees to include Verizon, Gas Company, Adelphia, Edison, California Water Service and Caltrans.

ADJOURNMENT