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 AUGUST 12, 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.

   1. Letter from John Hales regarding the need for a pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of Herondo Street and Valley Drive.

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 July 8, 2003.

   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 receive and file the July 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 receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of August 19, 2003.

   6. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #26830 for a 2?unit condominium project at 1901 and 1903 Palm Drive. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 25, 2003 (PDF File).

   7. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 21, 2003.

   8. 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 August 4, 2003 (PDF File).

      Claimant:	Teixeira, Kevin
      Date of Loss:	08-30-02
      Date Filed:	03-03-03

   9. Recommendation to appropriate $20,651.76 for a grant awarded to the City through the Homeland Security Grant Program (2003-0167, OES #037-00000) and authorize a budgeted revenue amount of $20,651.76 for reimbursed expenditures associated with this grant. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin (PDF File).

   10. 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 August 28, 2003 (PDF File).

       Claimant:	Mohlman, Paul
       Date of Loss:	06-01-03
       Date Filed:	08-27-03

   11. Recommendation to accept a donation of $10,000 from the Haley Miranda Group to be used for the Sunset Concert held on August 17, 2003. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 28, 2003 (PDF File).

   12. Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the City of Hermosa Beach to participate in the Safe Surrender Program for Children. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated August 28, 2003 (PDF File).

   13. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of August 5, 2003.

   14. Recommendation to approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Quantum Consulting for an increase in services and contract amount of $55,500; authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said amendment upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; authorize the appropriation of $75,000 from the 160 Sewer Fund; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary not to exceed $5,550. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 29, 2003 (PDF File).

   15. Recommendation to accept the work by Terra-Cal Construction, Inc. for Project No. CIP 95-507 - Valley Park Improvements; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and, authorize staff to release payment to Terra-Cal Construction, Inc. (5% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 29, 2003 (PDF File).

   16. Recommendation to adopt a resolution approving Memoranda of Understanding between the City and the Hermosa Beach Management Association. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated September 2, 2003 (PDF File).

   17. Recommendation to adopt a resolution approving Memoranda of Understanding between the City and the Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated September 2, 2003 (PDF File).

   18. Recommendation to adopt a resolution approving Memoranda of Understanding between the City and the Hermosa Beach Police Management Bargaining Unit. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated September 4, 2003 (PDF File).

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   NONE

4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

   • Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar.

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

   1. PROPOSITION A TRANSPORTATION FUNDS - WAVE DIAL?A?RIDE; RECREATION TRANSPORTATION; COMMUTER EXPRESS BUS; SENIORS TAXI VOUCHERS; BUS PASS SUBSIDY AND RELATED COSTS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 27, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review the material and provide direction to staff on any changes or adjustments that you would like to make in the use of the Proposition A funds. The public hearing should be continued to another date so that notice can be provided on any service level changes that the City Council may wish to consider.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. MOVIES ON THE BEACH. Memorandum from Community Resources Department dated September 3, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve event to be held on Sunday, September 28, 2003.

MOVIE AT THE BEACH

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. APPOINTMENT TO SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD - JOE TERRY OF PENNY RX OF CANADA. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 3, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Appoint Joe Terry as a representative of the City's business community to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board.

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.

   1. Request from Councilmember Sam Edgerton to direct City Manager to return with a report on how complaints/service requests are handled by each of the City departments along with suggestions for improvements.

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 August 12, 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: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach
      Case Number: BC172546

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 employees

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT