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

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 Fran Carr, President and Director of the Hermosa Beach Historical Society, requesting that the City Council provide funding in the amount of $8,000 that will specifically go toward the purchase of new display showcases, new signage and construction of a new front entrance for the museum.

   2. Letter from James Leitz, Vice-President - IMG, requesting full City Council reconsideration of the Target/Mervyn's Beach Bash 2003 for June 6-8, 2003.

   3. Letter from Peter Tucker requesting that a committee be formed to raise funds to refurbish the Tom Kelly statue.

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 April 8, 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 receive and file the March 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 receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 10, 2003 (PDF File).

   6. Recommendation to award the construction contract to CJ Construction, Inc., of Whittier, California, in the amount of $168,650; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by City Attorney; authorize the Director of Public Works to increase the number of new access ramps such that the total contract amount does not exceed $250,000; and, approve the additional appropriation of $50,000 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for a total appropriation of $250,000. Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 10, 2003 (PDF File).

   7. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of April 1, 2003.

   8. Recommendation to approve Change Order No. 4 for Project No. CIP 01-159 - Street Improvements-Hillcrest & Rhodes from 21st St. to 18th St., from PCH to Prospect Ave. for construction of one speed hump on Hillcrest Drive between 18th St. and 21st St. and two speed humps on 9th St. between Prospect Ave. and Reynolds Ln.. Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 15, 2003 (PDF File).

   9. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of April 15, 2003.

   10. Recommendation to authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the multi-cities agreement jointly with Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Lawndale for the Artesia Boulevard-Inglewood Avenue Improvements Project subject to approval by the City Attorney; and, approve additional appropriation of $122,064 of Prop C funds for this project. Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 16, 2003 (PDF File).

   11. Recommendation to adopt resolution authorize participation in the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Program. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated April 15, 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. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF AN AFTER-THE-FACT VARIANCE - 222 CULPER CT. (continued from meetings of 2/11/03 & 3/11/03)

      RECOMMENDATION: To continue the public hearing at the request of appellant.

   2. TEXT AMENDMENT TO ADD "COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS CENTER" AS A PERMITTED USE OR CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE C-3 ZONE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 15, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Introduce ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to add, "Computer and Internet Access Center" as a conditionally permitted use.

   3. FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ALLOCATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING:

      1. AN ESTIMATED $104,500 TO RETROFIT THE COMMUNITY THEATER AND CENTER FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA).

      2. AN ESTIMATED $11,600 TO ADMINISTER THE CDBG PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNTY AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

      3. AN ESTIMATED $200,000 FOR A CONTINUING PROJECT TO REMOVE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS, SUCH AS THE PROVISION OF HANDICAP RAMPS AT STREET INTERSECTIONS, TO COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

      Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 15, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve by resolution, the revised allocation of $116,109 of Community Development Block Grant funds for retrofitting the Community Center and the Community Center Theater, program administration and sidewalk improvements to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

   4. REQUEST OF MR. & MRS. HOOSE OF 2059 MONTEREY AVE. TO REDUCE THE IMPROVED STREET WIDTH OF CIRCLE COURT FROM 40 FEET TO 30 FEET FROM MONTEREY BLVD. TO CIRCLE DRIVE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 16, 2003 (PDF File)..

      RECOMMENDATION: Review the additional information and drawings and receive any input from others interested in the street width.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. PURCHASE OF TWO (2) "GO-4" PARKING ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the purchase of two (2) new gasoline powered "Go-4" Parking Enforcement Vehicles in the amount of $45,697.00 from Municipal Maintenance Equipment of Sacramento, California; or, authorize the purchase of two (2) new alternative fuel (CNG) powered "Go-4" Parking Enforcement Vehicles in the amount of $57,263.00 from Municipal Maintenance Equipment of Sacramento, California.

   2. PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN UPDATE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 16, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. PENDING STATE LEGISLATION: SB100, DUNN; AB136, KEHOE; AB1221 STEINBERG; AND AB1652, NAKANO. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 17, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review the attached information for each of the bills now pending in the state legislature and consider taking a position on each of the bills as set forth below.

   2. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR A SPECIAL MEETING (MAY 15TH) OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. APPOINTMENT TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM DUE TO UNSCHEDULED VACANCY. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 17, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Appoint from among the applicants on file to file an unexpired term ending October 31, 2004 on the Public Works Commission.

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 11, 2003.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
   Government Code Section 54957.6

   City Negotiator:	Stephen Burrell
   Employee Organizations:	Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association Teamsters Union, Local 911 Professional and Administrative Employee Group Hermosa Beach Management Association Hermosa Beach Police Management Association

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT