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

PROCLAMATIONS

NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
MAY 19-25, 2002

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF APRIL 23, 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 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 permission to discuss with Purkiss-Rose the Surfers' Walk of Fame.

   2. Letter from Matthew Cruse requesting the reconsideration of the neighborhood watch program.

   3. Letter from Neil Robertson requesting information on action taken and number of citations issued for vehicle code noise violations.

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 Regular meeting held on April 9, 2002. ; and
      2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on April 23, 2002
      3. .

   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 action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of April 17, 2002 .

   5. Recommendation to adopt resolutions approving the Engineer's Report for Hermosa Beach Landscaping & Street Lighting District 2002-2003 ("District") made pursuant to the requirements of Resolution No. 02-6189 and declaring the City Council's intention to order certain improvements and to levy and collect assessments within the District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003; and setting June 11, 2002, to accept public input on the matter of the proposed assessment. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated April 22, 2002 (PDF File) .

   6. Recommendation to award the purchase of fifty-five (55) Hubbell Sportsliter SLS Series Fixtures Type A and B to Morgan Wholesale Electric of Downey, California in the amount of $18,653.10 and authorize staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 7, 2002 (PDF File) .

   7. Recommendation to accept the work by Damon Construction Co. for Project No. CIP 01-168 - Manhattan Avenue Street Improvements; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and, authorize staff to release payment to Damon Construction Co. (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 2, 2002 (PDF File) .

   8. Recommendation to receive and file the Quarterly Report on Workers' Compensation. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated May 8, 2002 (PDF File) .

   9. Recommendation to deny the following claims and refer them to the City's Liability Claims Administrator. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated May 7, 2002 (PDF File) .

      Claimant: Jean McGreevy
      Date of Loss: 04-28-02
      Date Filed: 05-01-02

      Claimant: Alicia Bues, Ernesto Bues
      Date of Loss: 11-17-01
      Date Filed: 05-02-02

   10. Recommendation to approve a pole banner program to advertise the Public Works Commission's new "Be Street Smart Hermosa" Program to coincide with advertising banners for Mervyn's Beach Bash and Mervyn's California. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated May 6, 2002 (PDF File) .

   11. Recommendation to accept the final sewer engineering report completed by Berryman & Henigar; award Professional Services Agreement to Berryman & Henigar to provide design and engineering services for Project No. CIP 00?411 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation/Reconstruction - Target Area 1 for $81,666; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; appropriate $60,395 in the 160 Sewer Fund for Project No. CIP 00-411; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the agreement up to $8,166. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 1, 2002 (PDF File) .

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   1. a. ORDINANCE NO. 02-1219 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE. (PDF File) For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 29, 2002. (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.

   NONE

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. DEPLOYMENT OF POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated May 6, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION:

      1. Receive and file the following report on the planning and preparations regarding the deployment of police and fire personnel on the Fourth of July holiday, 2002; and,
      2. Consider adoption of an ordinance prohibiting parties advertised to the general public and amending the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code.

   2. REQUEST FOR SPEED HUMPS ON HILLCREST DRIVE BETWEEN 18TH STREET AND 21ST STREET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 6, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff.

   3. INSTALLATION OF SIGNS ON VALLEY PARK AVENUE SOUTH OF 20TH STREET TO WARN MOTORISTS ABOUT AN AUTISTIC CHILD. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 6, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION:

      1. Approve the recommendation of the Public Works Commission to approve the installation of "Autistic Child" warning signs at Valley Park Avenue and 20th Street; or,
      2. Approve the recommendation of staff to deny the request to install "Autistic Child" warnings signs at Valley Park Avenue and 20th Street.

   4. EXEMPTION REQUEST FOR AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT BY THE PROPERTY OWNER AT 1543 GOLDEN AVENUE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 8, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Order the property owner of 1543 Golden Avenue, Mr. Bob Lininger, to apply for an encroachment permit.

   5. NORTHEAST HERMOSA BEACH TRAFFIC STUDY. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated May 6, 2002 (PDF File) . Supplemental letter/petition from Darlene Blaney dated May 9, 2002.

      RECOMMENDATION:

      1. Review the results of the traffic study conducted by Katz, Okitsu & Associates;
      2. Receive input from staff and the public.
      3. Provide direction to staff regarding the implementation of neighborhood traffic calming measures; and,
      4. Postpone any decisions regarding the use of such measures until the Skechers building is complete.

   6. REVIEW OF RECYCLING PROGRAM; PUBLIC RECYCLING AND TRASH CANS; ALTERNATIVE REFUSE BILLING PROCEDURE; AND ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION TO CONTINUE THE MANUAL COLLECTION SYSTEM UNDER THE AGREEMENT WITH CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL SERVICE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 8, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION:

      1. That the City Council review and approve the 32 gallon recycling containers and informational materials;
      2. That the City Council approve placement of public recycling and new trash cans throughout the City;
      3. That the City Council direct staff to report back on a home composting program in corporation with another jurisdiction;
      4. That the City Council approve new procedure for Alternative billing procedures and direct staff to return with a amendment to the municipal code; and,
      5. That the City Council accept the staff recommendation to continue the manual collection system.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. SPECIAL MEETING FOR DISCUSSION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT - THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2002. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 24, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council set a special meeting to discuss the report and provide opportunity for members of the public and the committee to comment on the report.

   2. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR CONGRESSWOMAN JANE HARMAN'S REQUEST FOR $750,000 FOR THE SOUTH BAY I-405 ARTERIAL IMPROVEMENTS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 9, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider sending letter of support for the subject funding.

   3. NO BICYCLE RIDING "A" FRAME SIGNS ON THE STRAND. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 2, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the use of No Bicycle Riding "A" frame signs on the Strand at 13th Court and 11th Street placed in the middle of the Strand.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERMS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 6, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct the City Clerk to immediately advertise and request applications from interested parties for one Civil Service Board term that will expire July 15, 2002, with appointment to be made at the regular Council meeting of July 9, 2002.

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 consider changing the timing on the Aviation and Prospect intersection to limit the left turn movement onto southbound Prospect during commute hours. Letter from Tim Podczerviensky dated March 11, 2002. (Continued from meeting of April 23, 2002)

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 23, 2002.

2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
   Government Code Section 54956.8

   Property: 710 Pier Avenue
   Negotiating Parties: City of Hermosa Beach and AT&T Compass Telecom
   Under Negotiation: Lease and Terms of Payment

3. 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.

   Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a)

   1. Name of Case: City of Hermosa Beach v. City of Redondo Beach
      Case Number: BS075570

   Anticipated Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(b)

   2. Number of potential cases: 1

ADJOURNMENT