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

PRESENTATION

ANN MARIE WALLACE
REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE, GRASSROOTS NETWORK
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 24, 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 the following minutes:

      1. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on September 10, 2002; and,
      2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on September 24, 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 adopt resolution approving Final Map #26483 for a 2?unit condominium conversion project at 1015 & 1017 17th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 3, 2002 (PDF File).

   5. Recommendation to approve the class specification for Senior Planner. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated September 23, 2002 (PDF File).

   6. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of September 18, 2002.

   7. Recommendation to appropriate $72,750 for a grant awarded to the City by the California Office of Traffic Safety; authorize a budgeted revenue amount of $72,750 for reimbursed expenditures associated with this grant; and, authorize the purchase of a SunRay Street Machine Radar/Message Trailer from the U.S. Traffic Corporation of Santa Fe Springs, California in the amount of $17,428.25 (includes tax). Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated October 1, 2002 (PDF File).

   8. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving agreement for cost-sharing of electrical facilities on state highways in the City of Hermosa Beach. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 1, 2002 (PDF File).

   9. Recommendation to accept donation of a GEM electric utility vehicle (estimated value $3,073) from the United States Department of Interior National Parks Service to be used by the Community Resources Department. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated October 1, 2002 (PDF File).

   10. Recommendation to approve the placement of Adopt-A-Storm Drain banners in lieu of signage. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 1, 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.

   NONE

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. REQUEST FROM LITTLE LEAGUE - RENOVATION OF INFIELDS AT CLARK STADIUM. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated September 30, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the request from Little League to appropriate up to $18,150 from the 4% Utility User Tax Right of Way Fund to be used to renovate the infields at Clark Stadium; and, 2) Approve Turf Aerification Specialty as a sole source to provide the materials and labor to upgrade the two west diamonds.

   2. b. CONSTRUCTION HOURS ORDINANCE - SUNDAY EXEMPTION FOR PROPERTY OWNERS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 3, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Review revised construction hours ordinance and, if acceptable, waive full reading and introduce ordinance.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   NONE

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. VACANCIES - BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
      EXPIRATION OF TERMS - PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 2, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: 1) Schedule a meeting prior to the regular meeting of Tuesday, October 22, 2002, for the purpose of interviewing applicants, with appointments to be made that evening at the regular meeting; and, 2) extend the application filing deadline to 6 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 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.

   1. Request from Mayor Edgerton to consider a resolution to introduce legislation to designate street sweepers as a maintenance activity rather than a construction activity subject to prevailing wage requirements of the State Department of Industrial Relations.

   2. Request by Councilmember Dunbabin to direct the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission to survey other cities regarding their Senior Citizens Programs and develop a recommendation for the City Council to consider on setting up similar programs in Hermosa Beach.

ADJOURNMENT