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

PROCLAMATION

PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
JULY 2002

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JUNE 25, 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 Phyllis Halpin-Miller requesting consideration of a change in construction hours.

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 May 23, 2002 ; and
      2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on May 28, 2002 .

   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 authorize the purchase of three (3) new Ford Crown Victoria Black and White police sedans from Wondries Fleet Group of Alhambra, California in the amount of $74,354.76. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin (PDF File) .

   5. Recommendation to accept donation of $10,000 from Target to be used for a climbing wall in South Park for use by the City's Teen Program members Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated July 1, 2002 (PDF File) .

   6. 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 June 26, 2002 (PDF File) .

      Claimant: Sarah Rubio
      Date of Loss: 06-15-02
      Date Filed: 06-27-02

   7. 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 June 26, 2002 (PDF File) .

      Claimant: Richard & Susan Gebele
      Date of Loss: 01-25-02
      Date Filed: 06-24-02

   8. Recommendation to approve Professional Services Agreement for construction management/inspection services between the City of Hermosa Beach and HY-COM & Associates, Inc. for a fee of $113,160; authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the contract amount not to exceed $11,320. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated June 27, 2002 (PDF File) .

   9. Recommendation to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Project No. CIP 95-622 - City Hall Remodel for $19,335.74; authorize the City Manager and the Director of Public Works to execute agreement; authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the contingency of $1,935.00; and, authorize the transfer of $21,290.00 from CIP 01-633 Fund (re-roofing of City buildings) to CIP 95-622 for completion of the recommended work. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 2, 2002 (PDF File) .

   10. Recommendation to award Professional Services Agreement for the audio/visual system to Pacific Video Products, Inc. of Placentia, California in the amount of $142,568.38; appropriate $81,825.00, including 10% for contingencies, from the Equipment Replacement Fund to provide funding for the audio/visual system for the Council Chambers; and, authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the agreement with Pacific Video Products, Inc. to provide design, furnish equipment and installation for the audio/visual system for the Council Chambers upon approval by the City Attorney. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 3, 2002 (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. REOPENING A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECONSIDER THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW ON-SALE GENERAL ALCOHOL AT 142 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, THE PITCHER HOUSE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 2, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution sustaining the Planning Commission's approval.

   2. TEXT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW PARKING LOTS AND STRUCTURES AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE M-1 ZONE AND TO ALLOW NON-REQUIRED OFF-SITE PARKING. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 1, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Introduce and waive full reading of ordinance to amend Sections 17.28.020 and 17.44.090 of the Zoning Ordinance

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. REVIEW OF POLICY GUIDELINES FOR THE COMMERCIAL BANNER PROGRAM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 26, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Review the policy guidelines and direct staff to make any changes to be implemented for the calendar year 2003.

   2. ENCROACHMENTS INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY - ENCROACHMENT FEE WAIVER FOR 1543 GOLDEN AVENUE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 2, 2002 (PDF File) and memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 2, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: To receive and file report from Public Work Director Harold Williams; approve a policy change directing that at grade improvements that involve paving such as interlocking pavers, bricks, concrete, etc. shall not be subject to issuance of an encroachment permit; and, direct that the City Attorney return with an amendment to the code to implement the policy change.

   3. PROPOSED INFORMATIONAL STREET SIGN PROGRAM - HERMOAS BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 3, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Review the sign program and provide direction to staff.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY PROPOSED RATE INCREASE Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 3, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Review the attached notice to customers of a proposed rate increase and determine whether or not the City Council wishes to take a position on the application.

   2. DESIGNATION OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER AS A LOCAL HISTORICAL LANDMARK Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 3, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution designating the Community Center as a local historical landmark.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS EXPIRATION OF TERM - CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 1, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Reappoint John Wisdom to fill the expiring term and serve another four-year term ending July 15, 2006.

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 Mayor Dunbabin to consider a code amendment requiring concrete block be used for retaining walls when the wall is between adjacent properties and that a building permit be obtained for all the walls regardless of height.

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 June 25, 2002.

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

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