City of Hermosa Beach --- 11-14-00

"Politics is the art of making it sound as if Santa Claus comes in November."
- Russell Newbold

 

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, November 14, 2000 - Council Chambers, City Hall
Regular Session - 7:10 p.m.
Closed Session - Immediately following Regular Session

 

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ROUNDUP
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2000
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Raytheon Corporation, Parking Lot "G"
Hughes Way, off of Sepulveda Blvd., El Segundo
FOR MORE INFO CALL: 1-888-CLEAN-LA

 

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.

(a) 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.

(b) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

1. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting consideration of a tax decrease.

RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

2. Letter from Redondo Union High School Grad Night 2001 Committee requesting consideration of a donation toward their annual Grad Night for the Class of 2001.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve request.

3. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting headphones for the cameraman at council meetings.

RECOMMENDATION: Refer to Staff.

 

1. 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 3, with public comment permitted at that time.

(a) R ecommendation to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on October 24, 2000.

(b) Recommendation to ratify check register and to approve cancellation of certain checks as recommended by the City Treasurer.

(c) Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items.

(d) Recommendation to receive and file Capital Improvement Projects status report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated October 24, 2000.

(e) Recommendation to adopt a resolution declaring intention to vacate and abandon for public purposes a portion of Silverstrand Avenue, between 24thStreet and 25th Street, as shown on tract no. 113 as per map recorded book 13, page 133 and on tract no. 820 as per map recorded in book 17, page 133, in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 1, 2000.

(f) Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Public Works Commission meeting of October 4, 2000.

(g) Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to sign a contract agreement with All City Management Services for crossing guard services . Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated November 2, 2000.

(h) Recommendation for approval of RFP for Design of Project No. CIP 00-171 Ardmore Avenue Street Improvements, Various Locations and CIP Project No. 00-172 21st St. Street Improvements, Valley Drive to Power Street. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 1, 2000.

(i) Recommendation to accept donations of $200.00 from Hermosa Beach Rotary Club to be used for the Halloween Howl activity materials and $100.00 from Jerry and Susan Tainter to be used for Halloween Howl activity materials. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 6, 2000.

(j) Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Parcel Map #25265 for a 3-unit condominium project at 1419 Monterey Blvd. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 6, 2000??.

(k) Recommendation to approve the Proposal/Agreement for the Coin Operated Telescopes for the Pier from Carden Coin Telescopes. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 6, 2000.

(l) Recommendation fo approve the Agreement with South Bay Center for Dispute Resolution and authorize the City Manager to Execute it Effective December 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 6, 2000.

(m) Recommendation to approve amendment of contract with MBIA Muniservices Company (formerly Municipal Resource Consultants) to convert payment for UUT compliance services from contingency fee to fixed fee basis. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 2, 2000.

(n) Recommendation for approval of First Agreement with David Evans & Associates for Plans, Specifications and Estimates for a New Restroom Building with Storage and Comcession Area for Project No. CIP 95-507 Valley Park Improvements. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 7, 2000..

(o) Recommendation to Award the Construction Contract to Los Angeles Engineering of Temple City for Project No. CIP 99-144, Strand Bikeway and Pedestrian Walkway - 24th Street to 35th Street. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 6, 2000.

(p) Recommendation for approval of Plans, Specifications and Advertising for Bids for Project No. CIP 99-530 Various Park Improvements , South Park Roller Hockey Perimeter Fencing & Rink. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 6, 2000.

(q) Recommendation to approve Plans, Specifications and Advertising for Bids for Project No. CIP 99-627 Community Center Improvements, Fencing. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 6, 2000.

(r) Recommendation to approve film permit for NDE Productions /Universal Pictures. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated November 6, 2000.

(s) Recommendation to approve New Year's Eve Celebration with Big Band 2000 on the Plaza from 8:00 pm to Midnight, 12/31/00 to 01/01/01. Memorandum from Communicty Resources Director Mary Rooney dated November 2, 2000.

(t) Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Parcel Map #25628 for a 2-unit condominium project at 839 - 7th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 6, 2000.

(u) Recommendation for approval of Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Quantum Consulting for Project No. CIP 97-182 Myrtle Avenue Utility Undergrounding. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 1, 2000.

(v) Recommendation for approval of Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Quantum Consulting for Project No. CIP 97-183 Loma Drive Utility Undergrounding. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 1, 2000.

 

2. CONSENT ORDINANCES

NONE

3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

  • Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.

NONE

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

4. STREET BANNER FUNDRAISING PROGRAM AND BANNER PERMIT POLICY AMENDMENT . Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated November 2, 2000.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve new non-profit banner program and amend the existing banner permit application as recommended in the staff report.

5. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER REGARDING REQUEST BY JIM LISSNER TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON DRAFT EIR FOR METLOX SITE DEVELOPMENT IN MANHATTAN BEACH.

RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file report.

6. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

a. CITY/SCHOOL COMMITTEE REPORT OF 10/26/00 MEETING . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 6, 2000.

RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

b. CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT/BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT COMMITTEE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 6, 2000.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council appoint two members to serve with two School Board members and two members of the Beach Cities Health District to develop a long range facility plan.

c. FREE HOLIDAY SILVER PARKING METERS AND PARKING LOT FROM NOVEMBER 23, 2000 ATHROUGH DECEMBER 26, 2000.

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider the free meter and parking program.

d. DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLANNING PROCESS ; MORATORIUM ON CONCESSION OF RETAIL AND OFFICE USES TO RESTAURANTS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA; AND DOWNTOWN PARKING REQUIREMENTS.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve recommendations.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

NONE

8. 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

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

1. 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: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach
  • Case Number: BC172546

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: Joseph Kozma v. City of Hermosa Beach
  • Case Number: 96-5492 MPR

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