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

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MAY 13, 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.

   NO WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS.

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 May 13, 2003.

   2. Recommendation to ratify check register.

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

   4. Recommendation to receive and file the April 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 deny the following claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated May 20, 2003 (PDF File).

      Claimant:	Hino, Hiromi
      Date of Loss:	05-04-03
      Date Filed:	05-19-03

   6. Recommendation to appropriate $34,307 from the California Law Enforcement Equipment Program Fund (CLEEP) to initiate purchases of radio equipment required to cut over public safety dispatching services to the South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin (PDF File).

   7. Recommendation to approve Change Order No. 8 for Project CIP 01-159, Hillcrest Drive, Rhodes Street and 18th Street, for extra work encountered during the construction of storm drain improvements and authorize additional appropriation of $52,873.48 from the 301 Capital Improvement Fund. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated May 20, 2003 (PDF File).

   8. Recommendation to accept work by Corona Constructors of Corona, California for CIP Project No. 96-622, City Hall Remodel - ADA Upgrades, as complete; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; authorize staff to release retention payment to Corona Constructors upon receipt of unconditional release from all subcontractors and suppliers; and, authorize the City Clerk to release Corona Constructors from the Faithful Performance Bond and the Labor and Materials Bond. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated May 12, 2003 (PDF File).

   9. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated May 21, 2003 (PDF File).

   10. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of May 20, 2003.

   11. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of May 6, 2003.

   12. Recommendation to acknowledge receipt of petition to start underground utility district process in the area from Aviation Blvd. south to 6th Street and Pacific Coast Highway to the eastern City limits or Prospect Avenue. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 21, 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.

   NONE

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. PROJECT NO. CIP 00-630 PIER RENOVATION - PHASE III, APPROVE SCHEDULE, SELECT PAVING MATERIALS AND PROPOSED SURFER STATUE LOCATION. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated May 20, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the tentative project schedule; select paving materials for the pier head plaza and observation level; and, select the proposed location for the surfer statue.

   2. AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SPECIAL EVENTS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 20, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance amending the Municipal Code to provide new regulations for special events within the City.

   3. LETTER OF MARGARET DONNELLAN TODD REGARDING A PROPOSED REDUCTION IN LIBRARY HOURS OF OPERATION FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH LIBRARY BECAUSE OF LOSS OF COUNTY GENERAL FUND SUPPORT, FROM 5 DAYS/35 HOURS TO 4 DAYS/28 HOURS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 20, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review the letter proposing the reduction in hours and draft a letter to our Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe expressing the City's concern about the proposed cut back of Library hours.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. REQUEST FROM PYRAMID SITE ACQUISITION SERVICES, ON BEHALF OF SPRINT PCS, TO CONSIDER THE INSTALLATION OF A CELLULAR ANTENNA ON ONE OF THE LIGHT POLES ON 3RD DECK OF THE PARKING STRUCTURE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 20, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider whether or not to allow Pyramid Site Acquisition Services to file an application for a CUP on behalf of Sprint PCS and direct staff to negotiate a lease for the siting of a cellular facility on the parking structure.

   2. PROPOSED EXTENSION OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE WAVE DIAL-A-RIDE PROGRAM WITH THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 22, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council provide direction to staff on the program, any changes, and the proposed extension for operation of the Wave Program.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
      EXPIRATION OF TERMS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 21, 2003.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council take action with regard to the upcoming term expirations. Options: 1) appoint/reappoint this evening for four-year terms; 2) schedule applicant interviews prior to the June 10, 2003 meeting, with appointments to follow at the regular meeting; and/or, 3) direct the City Clerk to re-advertise for additional applicants, with interviews to be scheduled at a later date.

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 to consider waiving building permit fees for Phase II of the Child Design Home Demonstration Project in Hermosa Beach.

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 May 13, 2003.

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.

   Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a)

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

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

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT