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 JULY 9, 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.

   NONE

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 June 11, 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 receive and file the June 2002 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 adopt resolution approving Final Map #26144 for a 2-unit condominium project at 1220 7th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 16, 2002 (PDF File) .

   6. Recommendation to accept the work by American Gardens for Project No. CIP 00-191, Street Landscape Planers; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and, authorize staff to release payment to American Gardens (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion) Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 16, 2002 (PDF File) .

   7. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of July 2, 2002 .

   8. Recommendation to approve the request from the Hermosa Beach Historical Society to expand their museum space to include Room 18 as a shared space with City storage Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated July 11, 2002 (PDF File) .

   9. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of July 16, 2002 .

   10. Recommendation to authorize the purchase and installation of a new video monitoring system for the police department jail to be accomplished by awarding a contract in the amount of $12,344.78 to Freeze Frame Video of Redondo Beach, California and reappropriate $12,345 from the 2001/2002 budget to the 2002/2003 budget. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated July 16, 2002 (PDF File) .

   11. Recommendation to accept the work by Athletica, Inc. for Project No. CIP 01-532, South Park Roller Hockey Rink; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and, authorize staff to release the retention in the amount of $13,697.20 to Athletica, Inc. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 15, 2002 (PDF File) .

   12. Recommendation to add staff fees to the City's Master Fee Resolution in September to be adjusted annually beginning in September 2003 based on the Consumer Price Index. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated July 10, 2002 (PDF File) .

   13. 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 July 17, 2002.

       Claimant: Michael Freddy
       Date of Loss: 05-27-02
       Date Filed: 07-17-02

   14. Recommendation to reopen to vehicular traffic the first alley south of 21st Street between Ardmore Avenue and Ava Avenue. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 17, 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. APPLICANT APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR AN EXISTING RESTAURANT AT 1100 THE STRAND, "SCOTTY'S", AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION. (THE REQUESTED AMENDMENTS WERE FOR ON-SALE GENERAL ALCOHOL; TO ADD BAR SEATING IN THE PATIO AREA; TO ADD AMPLIFIED LIVE ENTERTAINMENT; A TAKE-OUT FOOD SERVICE WINDOW; AND 24-HOUR OPERATION.) THE APPLICANT'S APPEAL INCLUDES PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO THE INITIAL REQUEST TO LIMIT HOURS OF OPERATION TO BETWEEN 6:00 A.M. AND 2:00 A.M., TO LIMIT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TO NON-AMPLIFIED, AND TO REDUCE THE BAR SEATING AREA. (Continued from meeting of May 28, 2002) Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 17, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Continue the hearing at the request of the applicant.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. REPORT ON RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated July 11, 2002. (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: 1) Review and discuss the issues presented in this report in considering whether or not to establish a residential parking permit program. If the Council considers the establishment of such a program, provide direction to staff on how to proceed. Staff would return at a later date with an operational plan on implementation; or, 2) Receive and file report.

   2. REVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION HOURS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 18, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review the construction hours contained in Section 8.24.050 and provide direction to staff

   3. DESIGNATION OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER AS A LOCAL LANDMARK AND AUTHORIZING THE HERMOSA BEACH ARTS FOUNDATION TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE GETTY FOUNDATION FOR A GRANT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 18, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the attached resolution designating the Community Center as a local landmark; authorize the Hermosa Beach Arts Foundation to file a application on behalf of the City of Hermosa Beach with the Getty Foundation under the Preserve Los Angeles Planning Grants Program; and, direct the City Manager to work with the Hermosa Beach Arts Foundation to provide assistance in completing the grant application.

   4. AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.12.360 - GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL - BY DELETING THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR FILING AN ALTERNATIVE BILLING APPLICATION. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 18, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council introduce and waive full reading of the attached ordinance which amends the code by deleting Section 8.12.360 (B)(6), which would remove the administrative fee collected when a property owner has the tenant pay the refuse collection bill

   5. PROJECT NO. CIP 95-622 CITY HALL REMODEL - ADA UPGRADES, APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR REPAIR OF THE WALKWAY CANOPY. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 18, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the attached Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for Project No. CIP 95-622 for $19,335.74; Authorize the City Manager and the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to execute the Supplemental Agreement; authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the contingency of $1,935.00; and, authorize 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.

   6. REVISION TO SECTION 17.44.090 OFF-STREET PARKING LOCATION TEXT AMENDMENT. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 18, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council introduce and waive full reading of an ordinance to approve a minor revision to the subject text amendment allowing off-site parking to be leased subject to Planning Commission approval.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONTINUED PRESENCE OF HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER AS A LEVEL I TRAUMA CENTER. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 18, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution.

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 Mayor Dunbabin to write a letter to CalTrans and the City of Manhattan Beach requesting the removal of the traffic signal at Longfellow and Pacific Coast Highway.

   2. Request from Mayor Dunbabin for the City Council to consider changing Hermosa Avenue and Pier Avenue west of Valley Drive to one lane in each direction.

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 July 9, 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

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RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT