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

PROCLAMATION

WORLD AIDS DAY 2002

PRESENTATION:

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 19, 2002 (PDF File).

RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation and provide direction.

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 November 12, 2002; and
      2. Minutes of the Special meeting held on November 14, 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 October 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 accept donations of $250 from the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club to be used for the Halloween Howl event; $50 from the Hermosa Beach Rotary Club to be used for the Halloween Howl event; $500 from the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach to be used for the Veterans Memorial maintenance; and, $100 from Elaine Doerfling to be used for the Veterans Memorial maintenance. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 15, 2002 (PDF File).

   6. Recommendation to adopt resolution adding Officer Garth Gaines to the list of authorized personnel eligible to utilize the City's VISA card. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 14, 2002 (PDF File).

   7. Recommendation to approve City Council meeting schedule for 2003. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 18, 2002 (PDF File).

   8. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of November 5, 2002.

   9. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Independent Cities Lease Finance Authority (ICLFA) Joint Powers Agreement enabling ICLFA to issue tax-exempt revenue bonds for the purpose of funding the purchase of mobile home parks and possibly multi-family rental housing. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 19, 2002 (PDF File).

   10. Recommendation to approve commercial event application for the Pigskins on the Beach Inc. Semi-Pro Flag Football Tournament to be held April 11?13, 2003. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated November 19, 2002 (PDF File).

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

   12. Recommendation to deny the following claims and refer them to the City's Liability Claims Administrator. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated November 18, 2002 (PDF File).

       Claimant:	Gary Toy
       Date of Loss:	10-11-02
       Date Filed:	10-28-02

       Claimant:	Charlotte Longo
       Date of Loss:	08-29-02
       Date Filed:	10-17-02

   13. Recommendation to receive and file notice of closed claims. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated November 18, 2002 (PDF File).

   14. Recommendation to approve donations of $1000 to the Redondo Union High School Grad Night Committee 2003 and $1000 to the Mira Costa High School G.R.A.D. Booster Club for 2003. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 19, 2002 (PDF File).

   15. Recommendation to receive and file report on Project No. CIP 00-630, Pier Renovation - Phase III, and direct staff to proceed with construction documents for the lifeguard building. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 18, 2002 (PDF File).

   16. Recommendation to receive and file a list of regular and ongoing City Board, Commission and Committee appointive terms (PDF File) which will expire during the 2003 calendar year. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated November 20, 2002 (PDF File).

   17. Recommendation to direct the City Manager to execute agreement for the New Year's Eve Celebration Big Band in the amount of $22,500. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 20, 2002 (PDF File).

   18. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of November 19, 2002.

   19. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #26490 for a 2?unit condominium project at 415 Hopkins Avenue. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 18, 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. CONSIDERATION OF LIBRARY SERVICES AND THE POSSIBLE WITHDRAWAL FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM. Continued from meeting of October 22, 2002. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 21, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review the additional information provided in response to questions and issues raised at the October 22, 2002 public hearing, consider the following options and provide direction to staff: 1) Accept the report and remain with the Los Angeles County Public Library System; 2) Direct staff to draft a letter for the Mayor's signature informing the Los Angeles County Public Library System that the City of Hermosa Beach intends to withdraw from the system and operate a city library effective 7/1/03; or 3) Direct staff to do further research and study and report back at a future meeting on any issues or provide more detail on the several aspects of the proposal to operate a city library.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   NONE

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. HOLIDAY PARKING REGULATIONS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 19, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council acknowledge the holiday parking program for all silver meters and parking lots from November 27, 2002 through December 25, 2002.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
      PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2004. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated November 19, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council direct the City Clerk to one of the following: 1) Bring this item back at the December 10 meeting for appointment from among the applicants on file at that time, with interviews to be held prior to the meeting; or, 2) Advertise the Public Works Commission vacancy with a newspaper publication and normal posting procedures, inviting applications from anyone interested in being appointed to fill the unexpired term, with interviews and appointment in January.

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 Yoon to direct staff to develop a program for City Council consideration for free parking for zero emission vehicles.

   2. Request from Councilmember Dunbabin that the City Council consider the process of updating the General Plan and direct staff to return with a program to do so.

ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSD IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:

1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on October 22, 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)

   Name of Case:	Hallstein v. City of Hermosa Beach, et al.
   Case Number:	YC044467

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT