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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATION:

PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES TO THE WINNERS OF THE BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING PROGRAM RECYCLING TIPS ART CONTEST

PROCLAMATIONS:

NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
MAY 18-24, 2003

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF APRIL 22, 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.

   1. Letter from Roger Bacon requesting approval of two candidates for the Surfers' Walk of Fame.

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 April 22, 2003; and,
      2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on April 22, 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 approve the purchase of equipment to complete citywide central controller system for park irrigation in the amount of $21,757.91 from Hydro-Scape of San Diego, California. Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 30, 2003 (PDF File).

   5. Recommendation to approve the purchase of three (3) swing sets from Landscape Structures, Inc. in the amount of $11,470.27. Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 30, 2003 (PDF File).

   6. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of April 16, 2003.

   7. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of two (2) new alternative fuel (CNG powered) "Go-4" Parking Enforcement vehicles in the amount of $57,263 from Municipal Maintenance Equipment of Sacramento, California and appropriate $50,447 from the AQMD funds to be utilized toward this purchase with the balance ($6816) to be paid from the Equipment Replacement Fund. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin (PDF File).

   8. Recommendation to approve Professional Services Agreement No. 03.003 with Hunter-Kennedy & Associates, Inc. to administer the City's multi-year Beverage Container Recycling Program in the amount of $16,136; appropriate $10,730 in grant funds from the Department of Conservation Division of Recycling for implementation and administration of the Program; and, authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated May 6, 2003 (PDF File).

   9. Recommendation to approve the Mervyn's Beach Bash light pole and street banner plan. Memorandum from Community Resources Department dated May 6, 2003 (PDF File).

   10. Recommendation to approve an appropriation of $10,173 from the Myrtle Avenue Underground District (Project No. CIP 97-182) funds to cover the cost of temporary streetlights during construction of the underground system. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 8, 2003 (PDF File).

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   1. ORDINANCE NO. 03-1229 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS CENTER AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE C-3 ZONE." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 23, 2003 (PDF File).

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. (PDF File) (continued from meetings of 2/11/03, 3/11/03 & 4/22/03)

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file report.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. CONSIDERATION OF TARGET/MERVYN'S BEACH BASH 2003. Memorandum from Community Resources Department dated May 6, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve event.

   2. REQUEST TO ESTABLISH EXCLUSIVE TAXICAB FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a taxicab franchise agreement with All Yellow Taxi and Administrative Services Cooperative of Gardena, Bell Cab Company of Hawthorne and United Independent Taxi of Los Angeles; authorize staff to develop a starter program; and, authorize additional permits above and beyond the ceiling amount of 140 per year (35 per company) to be granted to the various taxi companies.

   3. SUNSET CONCERT SERIES 2003 PROPOSAL. Memorandum from Community Resources Department dated May 6, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the implementation of community concerts on the beach for consecutive Sunday evenings during the summer months and select an entertainment venue proposal.

   4. RECOMMENDATION TO CONTRACT WITH THE SOUTH BAY PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY (RCC) TO PROVIDE PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHING SERVICES TO THE CITY UNDER A PROPOSED 5-YEAR CONTRACT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 8, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the proposal from RCC to provide public safety dispatching services to the City under a 5-year contract beginning 7/1/03 through 7/1/08; and, that the City Council direct the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City; provide notice to the City of El Segundo for dispatching services; provide notice to the City of West Covina for the RMS system; provide notice to Advanced Electronics of Gardena for 2003/04 radio maintenance contract; and to execute any related documents in order to implement the change.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE SEAWATER BARRIER WATER CONSERVATION PROJECT - WEST BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 8, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize a letter of support for the project.

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. Request from Councilmember Reviczky for consideration of implementing a Yellow Ribbon Program (PDF File).

   2. Request from Mayor Pro Tem Keegan to set up criteria for installation of additional members to the Surfers' Walk of Fame (PDF File).

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 April 22, 2003.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL.
   Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1)(C)

   Receipt of Claim pursuant to Tort Claims Act or other written communication from Jean McGreevy threatening litigation (copy available for public inspection in City Clerk's office).

3. 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

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ADJOURNMENT

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