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/PRESENTATIONS

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9, 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.

   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 July 22, 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 memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 16, 2003 regarding the August 2003 financial reports (PDF File).

   5. Recommendation to accept a donation of $500 from Hawthorne Savings to be used for the Community Picnic. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 16, 2003 (PDF File).

   6. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 16, 2003.

   7. Recommendation to approve the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with NBCE, Inc. for an increase in Scope of Services for Project No. CIP 00-140, Street Improvements 11th Place On-Street Parking Improvements, and contract amount of $10,800; 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/City Engineer to make adjustments to the Scope of Services as necessary, not to exceed $1,080. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 15, 2003 (PDF File).

   8. Recommendation to approve the purchase of 200 trash and 200 recycle containers from San Diego Precast Concrete of Santee, California, in the amount of $106,560; reduce the appropriation of $180,996 in the AB939 Fund to $106,560; and direct staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 16, 2003 (PDF File).

   9. Recommendation to approve the plans, specifications, estimate, order the work and call for bids for Project No. CIP 02-189, Street Improvements - Myrtle Area, and instruct the City Clerk to post Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 16, 2003 (PDF File).

   10. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of September 2, 2003.

   11. Recommendation to adopt resolution declaring intention to vacate and abandon for public purposes the last remaining portion of the south side of Porter Lane between Morningside Drive and Valley Drive, affecting lots 1 - 7 of Hermosa Terrance Annex. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 15, 2003 (PDF File).

   12. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #26742 for a 4?unit condo at 210 10th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 16, 2003 (PDF File).

   13. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of August 20, 2003.

   14. Recommendation for reappropriation of funds from 2002-03 to 2003-04 and revision of revenue estimates for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund reappropriation. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 17, 2003 (PDF File).

   15. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of September 16, 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. 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. (Continued from meeting of September 9, 2003) Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 17, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the additional information received concerning overall costs for the WAVE Program and direct staff to participate in the review of the WAVE Program and a possible beach cities fixed route and report back to the City Council in 6 months.

   2. ZONE CHANGE FROM M-1, LIGHT MANUFACTURING, TO R-2, TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, OR TO SUCH OTHER ZONE AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE CITY COUNCIL, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 603 3RD STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 16, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve zone change by introducing ordinance.

   3. TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING CHIMNEY DESIGN AND HEIGHT FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld.

      RECOMMENDATION: Continue hearing to next meeting.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. RESULTS OF THE SURVEY OF PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE PROPOSED UNDERGROUND ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, INCLUDING THE AREA ALONG BEACH DRIVE FROM 24TH STREET TO THE NORTH SIDE OF 21ST STREET AND WITH HERMOSA AVENUE AS THE EASTERN BOUNDARY. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 18, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Review the survey results, which have been tabulated as of Thursday, September 18, 2003, and provide direction to staff to either proceed with the district formation process in accordance with standard procedure or abandon the district.

   2. DISCUSSION OF BOARD OF APPEALS.

      1. Letter from City Attorney Michael Jenkins regarding Building Code Board of Appeals dated September 18, 2003.

      2. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 10, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file letter and report.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF BANNER PERMITS FEES FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH WOMAN'S CLUB FOR THE ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 15, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider waiving the $236 banner fee.

   2. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A STATEWIDE INITIATIVE TO PROTECT LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 18, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution.

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 Edgerton for staff to report back on the efforts to enforce the speed limit on The Strand.

   2. Request from Councilmember Edgerton for staff to develop a cost estimate for the construction of a separate bike path along the beach should the City Council ever decide to build it.

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 September 9, 2003.

2. 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

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ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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