"The reason people blame things on previous generations is that there's only one other choice." - Doug Larson

 

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 28, 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

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 2000: 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.

(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:

• during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar;
• during Public Hearings; and,
• 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. Memorandum from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Commission requesting that City Council consider designating the Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club as an historic landmark pursuant to Chapter 17.53 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code.

RECOMMENDATION: Consider request.

2. Letter from the Hermosa Beach Little League requesting consideration of a change order for the Clark Field improvements.

RECOMMENDATION: Consider request.

 

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) Recommendation to approve the following minutes:

• Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on November 2, 2000; and,
• Minutes of the Regular meeting held on November 14, 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 the October 2000 financial reports:

• Revenue and expenditure report;
• City Treasurer's report; and,
• Investment report.

(e) Recommendation to accept donation of $100.00 from Robert and Betty Huston to be used for Fire Department training. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 20, 2000.

(f) Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of November 7, 2000.

(g) Recommendation to award the purchase of a new cargo van for the Community Resources Department to Wondries Fleet Division of Alhambra, California, in the amount of $25,521.02 and authorize staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents as required. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated November 20, 2000.

(h) Recommendation to award construction contract for Project No. 99-529, Clark Field Improvements - Ballfield Backstop, to Quality Fence Co. of South Gate in the amount of $78,962.00; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the construction contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary not to exceed $8,038.00. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 20, 2000.

(i) Recommendation to approve Professional Services Agreement for Construction Management/Inspection for Project No. CIP 95-622, City Hall Remodel - ADA Upgrades, to Concept Marine Associates, Inc. for a fee not to exceed $165,860.00; authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary not to exceed $16,586.00. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 21, 2000.

(j) Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of November 21, 2000.

(k) Recommendation to set a public hearing for December 12, 2000 to consider an ordinance extending the moratorium on conversion of office and retail use to restaurant use in the downtown area until November 13, 2001. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 21, 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. ADOPTION OF NEW NOISE AND ALCOHOL ORDINANCES. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated November 20, 2000.

RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance.

 

5. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER - None

 

6. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None

 

7. 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. MINUTES:

1. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on September 12, 2000; and,
2. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on November 14, 2000.

2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION : Government Code Section 54957

  Title: City Manager

 

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

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