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

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 26, 2002: 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 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 minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on November 26, 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 deny the following claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated November 26, 2002 (PDF File).

      Claimant:	Jennifer Garnica
      Date of Loss:	06-06-02
      Date Filed:	11-25-02

      Claimant:	Michael Forte
      Date of Loss:	10-15-02
      Date Filed:	11-26-02

   5. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of November 20, 2002.

   6. Recommendation to accept donations of $1,500 from the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach to be used for the Kinder Photo Project and for traffic safety programs. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated December 3, 2002 (PDF File).

   7. Recommendation to approve the class specification for Senior Building Inspector. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated December 5, 2002 (PDF File).

   8. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #26395 for a 3?unit condominium project at 106, 108 and 110 8th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 3, 2002 (PDF File).

   9. Recommendation that the City Council adopt resolution supporting a cooperative effort of South Bay cities for homeland security through mutual aid. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated December 5, 2002 (PDF File).

   10. Recommendation to continue the Commercial Banner Program for another two year period with minor changes in the administration of the program. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated December 5, 2002 (PDF File).

   11. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of December 4, 2002.

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. VACATION OF A PORTION OF 5TH STREET BETWEEN THE STRAND AND BEACH DRIVE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 20, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. PROPOSED CITATION PROGRAM - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CODE ENFORCEMENT. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 4, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the code enforcement citation program and direct staff to work with the City Attorney to amend the penalty provisions of the Municipal Code.

   2. PROPOSED SPEED HUMP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 25, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt proposed Speed Hump Policies and Procedures.

   3. FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN - FISCAL YEARS 2002-03 THROUGH 2006-07. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 4, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. STREET SWEEPING COSTS - PREVAILING WAGES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated December 5, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to participate in a cooperative effort to ask the state to review the determination of the requirement to cover street sweeper operators in the prevailing wages statute.

   2. TYCO PROJECT PLANNING FOR ALLOCATION OF FUNDS RECEIVED. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated December 4, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: 1) That the City Council direct staff to return with proposals to resurface 2nd Street from Beach Drive and to refurbish the three beach restrooms (2nd Street, 14th Street & 22nd Street - Pier restrooms are included as part of the Phase III Project); and, 2) That the City Council review the following information and provide direction to staff on allocation of revenues generated as a result of agreements with Tyco Inc..

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. APPOINTMENT TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM DUE TO UNSCHEDULED VACANCY. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated December 5, 2002 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Appoint from among the applicants on file to fill an unexpired term ending October 31, 2004.

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.

   NONE

ADJOURNMENT