City Council Agenda September 10, 2002 - Hermosa Beach

"One of the most striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives." - Mark Twain

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, September 10, 2002 - Council Chambers, City Hall
7:10 p.m.

MAYOR
Kathy Dunbabin
MAYOR PRO TEM
Sam Y. Edgerton
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Michael Keegan
J. R. Reviczky
Art Yoon
CITY CLERK
Elaine Doerfling
CITY TREASURER
John M. Workman
CITY MANAGER
Stephen R. Burrell
CITY ATTORNEY
Michael Jenkins

All council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND.

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

OUTGOING MAYOR'S COMMENTS

APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE:

  1. Designate Mayor for a term ending June 24, 2003;
  2. Designate Mayor Pro Tempore for a term ending June 24, 2003; and,
  3. Intergovernmental agencies requiring appointment of Mayor as delegate.

Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated September 3, 2002.

PRESENTATION BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISER DON KNABE

PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO OUTGOING MAYOR DUNBABIN

INCOMING MAYOR'S COMMENTS

RECESS

RECONVENE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 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 Ashley-Michele Ommen requesting consideration of a public pool in Hermosa Beach.
    2. Letter from Pablo Waisman requesting consideration of a flashing red light at the crosswalk from Ardmore to South Park and a stop sign on Prospect between Aviation and 16th Street.
  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 July 9, 2002;
      2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on July 23, 2002; and,
      3. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on August 13, 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 July 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 approve the plans, specifications, estimates, order the work and call for bids for Project No. CIP 01-159- Street Improvements-Hillcrest Drive & Rhodes Avenue from 18th Street to 21st Street; and, instruct the City Clerk to post Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 28, 2002. (PDF File)

    6. Recommendation to accept the work by Excel Paving Company for Project No. NON-CIP 005-01 - Corona Street and Prospect Avenue Street Improvements-Street Barrier; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and, authorize staff to release payment to Excel Paving Company (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 27, 2002. (PDF File)

    7. Recommendation to accept the work by Excel Paving Company for Project No. CIP 00-172 - 21st St. Street Improvements; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and, authorize staff to release payment to Excel Paving Company (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 27, 2002. (PDF File)

    8. 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 September 3, 2002 (PDF File).

      Claimant: Jose Rivera
      Date of Loss: 06-01-02
      Date Filed: 08-19-02

    9. Recommendation to accept donation of a Honda 3' Water Pump and accessories (estimated value $1,100) from John Workman to be used by the Public Works Department. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 3, 2002 (PDF File).

    10. Recommendation to engage the firm of Caporicci & Larson, the City's independent auditor to perform an audit of the revenue and collection systems for the Parking Structure and Parking Lot A for fiscal years 2000-01 and 2001-02, at a cost not to exceed $2,300; provide assistance with implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 34, which is the new reporting model for state and local governments, at a cost not to exceed $19,000; and, conduct an appraisal of the City's infrastructure assets for compliance with GASB 34, using American Appraisal as a subcontractor, at a cost not to exceed $14,250. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 12, 2002 (PDF File).

    11. Recommendation to adopt the restated plan documents for each of the City's three deferred compensation providers, Hartford Life Insurance Company, ICMA Retirement Corporation and the United States Conference of Mayors Deferred Compensation Program. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 12, 2002 (PDF File).

    12. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 27, 2002 (PDF File).

    13. Recommendation to approve a requirement for the Master Fee Resolution that would make Community Center Lease rates "not subject to rounding" to the nearest dollar. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated September 3, 2002 (PDF File).

    14. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of August 20, 2002.

    15. Recommendation to adopt a resolution to support the formation of a coalition of local government entities to protect the interests of the City during Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings for Adelphia. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated September 3, 2002 (PDF File).

    16. Recommendation to award Professional Services Agreement to NBCE, Inc. to provide design and engineering services for CIP No. 00-140, 11th Place On-Street Parking Improvements, in an amount not to exceed $25,950; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached Professional Services Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the agreement up to $2,595.00. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 26, 2002 (PDF File).

    17. Recommendation to adopt resolutions approving application for grant funds for the Per Capita Grant Program and Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris Grant Program under the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000 for Project No. CIP 95-507 - Valley Park Improvements. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 29, 2002. (PDF File)

    18. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Public Works Commission meeting of August 28, 2002.

    19. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of August 6, 2002.

    20. Recommendation to receive and file report on Project No. CIP 00-410 - Loma Area Sewer Improvements, and Project No. CIP 00-192 - Loma Area Street Improvements. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 28, 2002 (PDF File).

    21. Recommendation to accept the work by Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises for Project No. CIP 01-531 - 3rd Street Park-New Construction; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and, authorize staff to release payment to Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated August 27, 2002 (PDF File).

  3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

    1. ORDINANCE NO. 02-1223 (PDF File) "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING PERMITTED HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated August 15, 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

    NONE

  7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    1. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING EXTENSION OF THE 1115 WAIVER BY STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 4, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution.

    2. SURFER'S WALK OF FAME. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 5, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Final approval of wording for the plaques and set Saturday, November 2, 2002 as the dedication date.

  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.

    NONE

ADJOURNMENT