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

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 converting diesel generators to alternate fuel.
   2. Letter from Jim Lissner regarding installation of conduit at Clark Field for future live broadcast of baseball games.
   3. Petition from Prospect Avenue residents requesting to 1) prohibit left turns at the southbound Prospect/Aviation signal during the hours of 4:00pm to 7:00pm; 2) re-time and reduce southbound Prospect/Aviation left turn signal "green" time by one-half; 3) prohibit/restrict northbound through traffic during morning, 7:00am to 9:00am, at 190th Street/Prospect intersection by signage requiring left or right turn only onto 190th, diverting cut-through traffic in the morning hours; and, 4) installation of speed humps or bumps on Prospect Avenue between Aviation and 8th Street on northbound and southbound lanes.

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 October 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 August 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 a resolution declaring intention to vacate and abandon for public purposes a portion of 5th Street between The Strand and Hermosa Avenue, as shown on the tract of Hermosa Beach as per map recorded in book 1, pages 25-26, in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 14, 2002 (PDF File).

   6. Recommendation to receive and file the September 2002 financial reports:

      1. Revenue and expenditure report (PDF File);
      2. City Treasurer's report (PDF File); and,
      3. Investment report (PDF File).

   7. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 14, 2002 (PDF File).

   8. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of October 1, 2002.

   9. Recommendation to approve request from South Bay Family Health Care Center to hold their World Aids Day event at Pier Plaza on Sunday, December 1, 2002; approve fee waivers; and, approve event contract (PDF File). Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated October 16, 2002 (PDF File).

   10. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of October 15, 2002.

   11. Recommendation to accept the work by Damon Construction Company for Project No. CIP 01-167 - Street Improvements-Concrete Repair at Various Locations; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and, authorize staff to release payment to Damon Construction Company (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 15, 2002 (PDF File).

   12. Recommendation to award the bid of theater draperies including 3 sets of legs, 1 mid-stage traveler, and 1 rear traveler to Black Sheep Enterprises for the amount of $6,556 and authorize staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents as required. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated October 10, 2002 (PDF File).

   13. Recommendation to award Professional Services Agreement to CBM Consulting, Inc. to provide design and engineering services for CIP No. 02-189 in the amount of $61,000; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the agreement up to $6,100. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 1, 2002 (PDF File).

   14. Recommendation to adopt resolution (PDF File) approving Final Map #26298 for a 3-unit condominium project at 421, 423 & 425 11th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 15, 2002 (PDF File).

   15. Recommendation to adopt resolution (PDF File) approving Final Map #26380 for a 2-unit condominium project at 1216 & 1218 Loma Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 15, 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 October 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.

   1. ADOPTION OF THE 2001 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, AND THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, AND THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 1, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and adopt resolution (PDF File) and Urgency Ordinance (PDF File).

   2. AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 90-4522 (PDF File) AND CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATING CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH VALUATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH BUILDING PERMIT AND PLAN CHECK FEES. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 22, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution.

   3. CONSIDERATION OF LIBRARY SERVICES AND THE POSSIBLE WITHDRAWAL FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 17, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a public hearing on the issue of the City withdrawing from the L.A. County Library System. Staff further recommends that City Council receive the public input, and direct staff to return with any additional information requested during the hearing for action by the City Council at a future meeting.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. REPORT ON THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE TAXI VOUCHER PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated October 10, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation to approve the continuation of the Taxi Voucher Program and approve staff recommendations to modify the program by eliminating the satellite locations and establishing physical boundaries for eligible trips and eliminating the flat rate fare charged to the City of $14.00 and paying the actual meter rate of the trip.

   2. PROPOSED TAXI ZONE CHANGE - HERMOSA AVENUE AT PIER AVENUE SOUTH APPROACH TO PIER AVENUE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 14, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the relocation of the Taxi Zone in the center median at the south approach of Pier Avenue to the west side of Hermosa Avenue north of 11th Street and approve converting the median parking area to landscaping with irrigation.

   3. REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF "SLOW, CHILDREN AT PLAY" SIGNS ON HILL STREET AND 1ST STREET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 3, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Deny request.

   4. RESOLUTION (PDF File) REVISING THE CITY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR DESIGNATED POSITIONS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 7, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution.

   5. DISCUSSION OF DOWNTOWN PARKING AND ZONING ISSUES IN CONNECTION WITH EXPIRATION OF THE RESTAURANT MORATORIUM ORDINANCE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 16, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review the implementation measures outlined in the report; direct staff to pursue one or more of the implementation measures in detail; and, continue the discussion to the next City Council meeting for further discussion.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. NEWSRACK ORDINANCE UPDATE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 17, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

   2. PROPOSED JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSIONS MEETING SCHEDULE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 17, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review the dates proposed for joint meetings with the Public Works Commission, the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission, and the Planning Commission; and, if acceptable, direct staff to inform the commissions of the selected dates.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
      EXPIRATION OF TERMS - APPOINT PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSIONERS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 16, 2001 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: To appoint from among the applicants interviewed earlier this evening to fill two expiring terms on the Public Works Commission.

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 Councilmember Reviczky that the policy concerning work in the public right-of-way be clarified to state that a property owner installing a sidewalk which continues the existing sidewalk be constructed to meet City standards.

   2. Request from Councilmember Reviczky that the City Council direct the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission to work with community based groups to develop a quarterly Greenbelt litter pick-up program.

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 September 24, 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

   Anticipated Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(b)

   2. Number of potential cases: 1

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