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 JULY 8, 2003: 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.

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 Adjourned Regular meeting of the City Council held on July 8, 2003.

   2. Recommendation to ratify check register.

   3. Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items (PDF File).

   4. Recommendation to receive and file the June 2003 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 accept a donation of $350 from the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Foundation (Craig Casner Donation) to be used for Veterans Memorial maintenance and an anonymous donation of $100 to be used for the Community Picnic in the Outfield. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated July 9, 2003 (PDF File).

   6. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated July 14, 2003.

   7. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of July 15, 2003.

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. TEXT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE FACILITIES WITHOUT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN THE RESIDENTIAL ZONE CONSISTENT WITH SECTIONS 1597.44-1597.465 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 14, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance amending Sections 17.04.040 and 17.08.020, Chapter 17.40, and Section 17.40.100 of the Zoning Ordinance.

   2. A PROPOSAL FOR A BALLOT MEASURE TO INCREASE THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX. (Continued from meeting of July 8, 2003). Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 17, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review the additional information provided on the proposed business license increase and direct staff to place it on the November ballot. A 4/5 vote of the City Council is required to place it on the ballot.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. LETTER FROM GARY & BEVERLY GURLING REGARDING ALLOWING LIVE BANDS AND PART OF BLOCK PARTIES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 17, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.

   2. REVIEW OF REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY BUSINESS SIGNS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file report.

   3. RESOLUTIONS TO PLACE ON THE BALLOT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 4, 2003 A MEASURE TO ALLOW A MILITARY VETERANS PREFERENCE IN THE SCORING OF EMPLOYMENT EXAMS AND AN ADVISORY MEASURE RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BIKEPATH ON THE BEACH. Memorandums from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling and City Manage Stephen Burrell dated July 17, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the order and wording of the two ballot measure questions and adopt the attached resolution calling and giving notice of the submittal of the two measures to voters.

   4. RESOLUTIONS TO REQUEST CONSOLIDATION WITH THE COUNTY, SET PRIORITIES FOR ARGUMENTS, AND PROVIDE FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS WITH REGARD TO THE MEASURES THAT WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 4, 2003. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 17, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Decide on the filing of written arguments for and/or against by Council and adopt the attached resolutions to (a) request consolidation with the County, (b) set priorities for written arguments and direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis for each measure, and (c) provide for rebuttal arguments.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. SCHEDULE MEETING WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   NONE

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 July 8, 2003.

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)

   1. Name of Case: City of Hermosa Beach v. City of Redondo Beach
      Case Number: BS075570

3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
   Government Code Section 54957.6

   City Negotiator:	Stephen Burrell
   Employee Organizations:	Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association Teamsters Union, Local 911 Professional and Administrative Employee Group Hermosa Beach Management Association Hermosa Beach Police Management Association Unrepresented - City Prosecutor

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT