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

PRESENTATIONS:

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 2001 ACTION(S) OR 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
   1. Letter from Roger Bacon regarding the present Banner Program for merchants in the City of Hermosa Beach.

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider request.

   2. Letter from Jim Lissner requesting permission to utilize the City's cable equipment at Hermosa Valley School to broadcast the school board meetings.

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

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 3, with public comment permitted at that time.
   1. Recommendation to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on November 27, 2001.
   2. Recommendation to ratify check register.
   3. Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items. (PDF file)
   4. Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of December 5, 2001.
   5. Recommendation to accept donations of $250.00 from Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Foundation to be used for the tree lighting ceremony; $300.00 from the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach to be used for the Halloween Howl activity, the tree lighting ceremony and the Sand Snowman contest; and, $100.00 from Vivian L. Hoffman to be used for the Fire Department training program. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated December 3, 2001. (PDF file)
   6. Recommendation to receive and file the list, prepared for posting by the City Clerk pursuant to State law, of all regular and ongoing Hermosa Beach board, commission and committee appointive terms which will expire during the 2002 calendar year. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated November 26, 2001. (PDF file)
   7. Recommendation to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 between the City and Damon Construction for $19,475.00 for CIP 01-168, Manhattan Avenue Street Improvements; authorize the City Manager and the Director of Public Works to execute the Supplemental Agreement No. 1; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the contingency of $2,000. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 27, 2001. (PDF file)
   8. Recommendation to receive and file status report on Project No. CIP 97-182, Myrtle Avenue Undergrounding, and Project No. CIP 97-183, Loma Drive Undergrounding. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated December 3, 2001. (PDF file)
   9. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #25898 for two 2-unit condominium projects at 430-432 and 434-436 Ocean View Avenue. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 3, 2001. (PDF file)
   10. Recommendation to adopt resolution establishing a Veteran's Preference Program for civil service examinations. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated December 6, 2001. (PDF file)
   11. 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 December 5, 2001. (PDF file)

       Claimant: James Qutami
       Date of Loss: 11/24/01
       Date Filed: 11/28/01

3. PRESENTATION BY JOE MARK FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE.
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.
   PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT/PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 01-10 AND FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, TO ALLOW TYCOM NETWORKS INC. TO INSTALL TWO UNDERGROUND FIBER OPTIC CABLES, EACH WITH SELF-CONTAINED POWER, ONTO THE CONTINENTAL SHELF AND LANDING AT TWO BEACH LOCATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH (A NORTH LANDING AT LONGFELLOW AVENUE AND A SOUTH LANDING AT 2ND STREET) WITH UNDERGROUND CABLE CONNECTIONS LOCATED IN PUBLIC PROPERTY TO A CABLE STATION IN REDONDO BEACH. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 4, 2001. (PDF file)

   RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolutions:

   1. Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report, and adopting a Mitigation Monitoring Program, as amended, Findings and Facts in support of Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations relating to air quality;
   2. Approving the Planned Development Permit/Precise Development Plan No. 01-10 with conditions;
   3. Finding the lease agreement to TyCom's use of City owned property is consistent with the City's General Plan; and,
   4. Approving the Easement Agreement ("The Lease" will be provided under separate cover).
6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
   1. FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: 2001-02 THROUGH 2005-06. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 27, 2001. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve and accept the attached report as a planning document to be used during budget preparation encompassing the period fiscal year 2001-02 through 2005-06.

   2. REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS ON ARDMORE AVENUE AT 16TH STREET TO CREATE A 3-WAY STOP. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated November 29, 2001. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Uphold the Public Works Commission decision to deny the request to install stop signs on Valley Drive at 16th Street to create a 3-way stop.

   3. SAINT PATRICK'S DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL: SATURDAY, MARCH 16 AND SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2002. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated December 3, 2001. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve request; event contract; requested street closures and fee waiver/funding requests as specified in the staff report.

   4. UNDERGROUND DISTRICT FORMATION - ENGINEERING COSTS - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated December 6, 2001. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve expenditure of $95,000 for engineering planning of three separate assessment district; and, appropriate $95,000 from Capital Projects Funds to be reimbursed following district formation.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
   1. 2002-2003 STATE BUDGET MEETING WITH STATE REPRESENTATIVES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated December 5, 2001. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct the Mayor and City Manager to arrange to meet with Senator Debra Bowen and Assembly Member George Nakano concerning the upcoming debate on the state budget.

   2. SPECIAL MEETINGS PROPOSED SCHEDULE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated December 5, 2001. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Review the list of special meetings for various issues, make any changes to the dates and direct staff to arrange the meeting and any required public notices.

   3. COMMERCIAL BANNER PROGRAM - FIRST YEAR REPORT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated December 5, 2001. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Accept report and approve minor changes to the policy based on the operation of the program during its first year.

   4. INFORMATIONAL ITEM REGARDING NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WITH VERIZON REPRESENTATIVES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated December 6, 2001. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
   1. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - SCHEDULE APPLICANT INTERVIEWS FOR PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION AND PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated December 3, 2001. (PDF file)

      RECOMMENDATION: Schedule a meeting for 7:00pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 in the first floor conference room at City Hall to interview applicants for the commission vacancies, with appointments to be made at the regular meeting of January 22, 2002.

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.

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

1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on December 5, 2001.
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)

   a. Name of Case: Burd v. City of Hermosa Beach
   Case Number: CV00-10016 CAS (BQRx)

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ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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