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 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 Jim Lissner regarding the City website.
   2. Letter from Larry Peha and petition from residents requesting speed bumps on 24th Place.
   3. Letter from Jim Lissner regarding banning banner towers.
   4. Letter from Michael Brock and Angelina Moss requesting a zone change, General Plan Amendment and fee reduction for their property located at 1222-1230 Corona.

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 June 25, 2002 ; and,
      2. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on July 8, 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 action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of July 17, 2002 .

   5. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #26057 for a 2?unit condominium project at 709 & 711 1st Place. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 31, 2002 (PDF File) .

   6. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #25665 for a 2?unit condominium project at 30 & 32 8th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 31, 2002 (PDF File) .

   7. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #26290 for a 2?unit condominium project at 2930 & 2934 Hermosa Avenue. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 31, 2002 (PDF File) .

   8. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #26299 for a 2?unit condominium project at 617 & 619 1st Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 31, 2002 (PDF File) .

   9. Recommendation to adopt resolution adopting and amending the existing Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (also known as L.A. Impact). Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated August 6, 2002 (PDF File) .

   10. Recommendation to adopt resolution confirming the interest of participating in the South Bay Communities and Affiliates Energy Efficiency Program (SBCA) and designating a point of contract for the City. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 30, 2002 (PDF File) .

   11. Recommendation to authorize the purchase and installation of Motorola brand UHF mobile and portable radio hardware and software for the Fire Department from South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority at a cost of $30,727.65 and authorize the re-appropriation of $30,728 from the 2001/2002 budget to the 2002/2003 budget to accomplish this purchase. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated August 1, 2002 (PDF File) .

   12. Recommendation to award the Fire Department Apparatus Preventative Maintenance Program to Sepulveda's Fleet Service, Azusa, CA, in the amount of $31,655.00 and appropriate $885.00 from the Equipment Replacement Fund for the program. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated August 1, 2002 (PDF File) .

   13. Recommendation to award a Professional Services Agreement to AAE, Inc. for providing City Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning Services for a not-to-exceed fee of $18,000; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the PSA subject to approval by the City Attorney; authorize staff to negotiate an agreement with AAE, Inc. for services in FY 2003-04; and, authorize the acquisition of additional services by individual Task Order. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 6, 2002 (PDF File) .

   14. Recommendation to approve the request from the Beach Cities Health District to use the end of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Pier from 7:30am to 9:00am for a commemorative program and the first anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks; waive fees as requested; and, approve the closure of the Pier to fishing and other uses for the duration of the set-up and event. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated August 7, 2002 (PDF File) .

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   1. ORDINANCE NO. 02-1222 (PDF File) - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.12.360, GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL - MANDATORY FEE COLLLECTION, REMOVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR FILING AN ALTERNATIVE BILLING APPLICATION (PAYMENT BY TENANT)."
      For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 31, 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.

   1. ADOPTION OF METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA) LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT AND SELF CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION (PDF File) CERTIFYING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 25, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution.

   2. 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 meetings of May 28, 2002 and July 23, 2002) Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 5, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Deny requested Conditional Use Permit Amendment.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. SURFERS' WALK OF FAME - PROPOSAL FROM ROGER BACON TO INSTALL PLAQUES ON THE PIER TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE EARLY SURFERS TO THE HISTORY OF HERMOSA BEACH. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 7, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Review and consider the proposal, including the process for selection of the individuals to be honored and the placement of the plaques in the deck of the pier.

   2. REPORT ON THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE TAXI PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated August 5, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff on the future course of the program.

   3. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.24.050 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE - PERMITTED HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 30, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance.

   4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY SUMMARY - MARCH 2001-JULY 2002. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 6, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file report and direct staff to initiate a Code Enforcement Citation Program.

   5. PROJECT NO. CIP 00-630 - PIER RENOVATION, PHASE III - RECEIVE LIFEGUARD BUILDING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING REPORT AND APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOURTH AMENDMENT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 5, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: 1) Receive and file the structural analysis report; 2) approve the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and Purkiss·Rose - RSI for either Options 1 or 2; 3) authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said amendment, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; 4) authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to make adjustments to the scope of work as necessary, not to exceed 10% of the amendment amount; and, 5) direct Staff to discuss the condition of the lifeguard building and related issues with Los Angeles County and return to City Council with more information.

   6. AMENDMENT TO THE STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated July 30, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt ordinance amending the storm water pollution control for planning and construction of new development and redevelopment projects and amending and supplementing the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code and declaring the urgency thereof.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. AB1163 (CALDERON) - SPECIAL LEGISLATION REGARDING WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 31, 2002. (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider taking a support position for AB1163.

   2. BEACH CITIES COMMITTEE - POTENTIAL AREAS WHERE THE CITIES COULD DEVELOP JOINT PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF ALL PARTICIPATING CITIES Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 7, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Review the list of potential areas where the Beach Cities Committee could consider operating jointly or under contract to the other cities.

   3. UPPER PIER AVENUE STREETSCAPE AND TRAVEL LANES Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 8, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Review the information prepared by IBI, Inc. in 1996 and provide further direction to staff.

   4. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF BANNER PERMITS FEES FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH WOMAN'S CLUB FOR THE ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 8, 2002 (PDF File) .

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider waiving the $229 banner fee.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERMS (PDF File)

      Recommendation: Direct the City Clerk to immediately advertise and request application from interested parties for two Public Works Commission terms that will expire October 31, 2002, with appointments to be made at the regular Council meeting of October 22, 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.

   NONE

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 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

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