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

PROCLAMATIONS

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13, 2001: 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.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction may do so at this time. (Exception: Comments on public hearing items must be heard during the public hearings.) Members of the public wishing to request the removal of an item from the Consent Calendar may do so at this time. Please limit comments to three minutes . Citizens also may speak:

1. during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar;
2. during Public Hearings; and,
3. with the Mayor's consent, during discussion of items appearing under Municipal Matters;

Citizens with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are requested to submit those comments to the City Manager.

1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

   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 minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on November 13, 2001.

   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 2001 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 receive and file action minutes from the Public Works Commission meeting of November 14, 2001.

   6. Recommendation to schedule a Closed Session meeting for Wednesday, December 5, 2001 at 5:30pm. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 20, 2001. (PDF file)

   7. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 14, 2001. (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 November 14, 2001. (PDF file)

      Claimant: Patrick and Stacy Michela
      Date of Loss: 09/21/01
      Date Filed: 11/13/01

   9. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of two Police Kawasaki Motorcycles from VIP Kawasaki of Buena Park, California for $17,972.28 (includes tax.) Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated November 20, 2001. (PDF file)

   10. Recommendation to approve City Council meeting schedule for 2002. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 20, 2001. (PDF file)

   11. Recommendation to award construction contract for CIP 01-166, Street Improvements - Slurry and Cracking Sealing At Various Streets East of PCH, to Pavement Coating Company of Cypress, California, in the amount of $97,419.96; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within budget. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 20, 2001.

   12. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of November 20, 2001.

   13. Recommendation to award bid to install eighteen single wall mounted natural gas heaters at the Community Center public and leased rooms to Rusth Heating and Air Conditioning of Manhattan Beach, in the amount of $31,548.96; authorize the City Manager o execute and the City Clerk to attest the contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes as necessary within the budget. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 21, 2001.

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

   NONE

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY PROPOSED RATE INCREASE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 21, 2001. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to track the application filed by California Water Service Company for a rate increase effective January 2002.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS. (PDF file) Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated November 15, 2001.

      RECOMMENDATION: Appoint delegates and alternates to the various committees consistent with the policy of maintaining permanent representation whenever possible, and delete any obsolete temporary subcommittees as appropriate. (PDF file)

   2. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - UNEXPIRED TERMS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated November 20, 2001. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct City Clerk to advertise the Public Works Commission and Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission vacancies with a newspaper publication and normal posting procedures inviting applications from persons interested in being appointed to fill the unexpired terms and report back at the regular meeting of January 22, 2002 to schedule interviews prior to the regular meeting of February 12, 2002 with appointments to follow at the regular February 12th Council meeting.

   3. 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

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