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 SEPTEMBER 23, 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 the following minutes:

      1. Minutes of the Special meeting held on July 31, 2003;
      2. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on August 5, 2003; and,
      3. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on August 12, 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 August 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 donation of $150 from the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach to be used for the Halloween Howl; $10,000 from Film Permits Unlimited, Inc. to be used for New Year's Eve Celebration; and, $500 from Hawthorne Savings to be used for the Community Picnic. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated October 2, 2003 (PDF File).

   6. 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; appropriate $106,560 from the AB939 Fund; and, direct staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 6, 2003 (PDF File).

   7. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of September 24, 2003.

   8. Recommendation to approve donations of $1000 to the Redondo Union High School Grad Night Committee 2004 and $1000 to the Mira Costa High School G.R.A.D. Booster Club for 2004. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 23, 2003 (PDF File).

   9. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #24249 for a 2?unit condo at 1723 and 1725 Golden Avenue. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 6, 2003 (PDF File).

   10. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #26807 for a 2?unit condo at 666 and 668 3rd Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 6, 2003 (PDF File).

   11. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #26812 for a 2?unit condo at 1002 and 1004 6th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 6, 2003 (PDF File).

   12. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #26844 for a 2?unit condo at 184 and 186 2nd Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 6, 2003 (PDF File).

   13. Recommendation to approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with NBCE, Inc. for an increase in Scope of Services and contract amount of $10,800.00 for Project No. CIP 00-140 Street Improvements - 11th Place On-Street Parking Improvements; authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said amendment 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).

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 REGARDING CHIMNEY DESIGN AND HEIGHT FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS. (Continued from meeting of September 23, 2003) Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 8, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve Text Amendment by introducing Ordinance and waiving full reading.

   2. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND NONCONFORMING REMODEL TO ALLOW AN ADDITION AND REMODEL TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING, NONCONFORMING TO PARKING, RESULTING IN A GREATER 50% INCREASE IN VALUATION, AND PARKING PLAN TO PROVIDE REQUIRED PARKING IN TANDEM AND TO INCLUDE A MEZZANINE FOR STORAGE ONLY AT 238 PIER AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 7, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Continue hearing until the October 28, 2003 meeting.

   3. TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 7, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Continue hearing until the December 9, 2003 meeting.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. NEWSRACK ORDINANCE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 6, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Introduce ordinance and waive full reading; select color for modular system; and, determine phasing plan for implementation of new modular systems.

   2. DISCUSSION OF BOARD OF APPEALS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 7, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. REQUEST FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR PLACEMENT OF AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE 2004 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 29, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider request.

   2. REVIEW OF CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMPLAINT SYSTEM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 9, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Review the information and provide any further direction regarding the program.

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 to allow building contractors to receive an engineering study for structural approval in lieu of having building inspector's approval for the same.

   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 23, 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)

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

3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
   Government Code Section 54956.8

   Property:	1301 Hermosa Avenue
   Negotiating Parties:	Stephen Burrell and Pyramid Site Acquisition Services
   Under Negotiation:	Price & Terms of Payment

4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
   Government Code Section 54957.6

   City Negotiator:	Stephen Burrell
   Employee Organizations:	Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association

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