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 OCTOBER 14, 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.

   WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 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 Regular meeting held on September 9, 2003;
      2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on September 23, 2003; and,
      3. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on October 14, 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 September 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 $250 from the Hermosa Kiwanis Foundation to be used for the Halloween Howl event. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated October 20, 2003 (PDF File).

   6. Recommendation to approve City Council meeting schedule for 2004. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 15, 2003 (PDF File).

   7. Recommendation to authorize the Police Department to form an advisory committee to develop recommendations for the use of LLEBG (Local Law Enforcement Block Grants) monies to be received during this fiscal year. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin (PDF File).

   8. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of two new 2004 BMW Police Motorcycles from A & S BMW Motorcycles in Roseville, California for an amount of $41,753.00 (includes tax and shipping) and appropriate $21,227 from the Citizen's Option for Public Safety Program (COPS) to assist in the purchase of these motorcycles. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin (PDF File).

   9. Recommendation to authorize staff to develop plans and cost estimates and initiate a fundraising program for the City's Gateway Signage and Dewey Weber Memorial Statue. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 21, 2003 (PDF File).

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

   11. 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 October 23, 2003 (PDF File).

       Claimant: Sullivan, Thomas
       Date of Loss: 03-10-03
       Date Filed: 09-10-03

   12. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of October 7, 2003.

   13. Recommendation to reappropriate $57,264 from the FY 2002-03 Equipment Replacement Fund budget to the FY 2003-04 budget (Equipment Replacement Fund). Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin (PDF File).

   14. Recommendation to approve the request from South Bay Family Health Care Center to hold their World Aids Day event at the Pier Head west of the Strand on Sunday, November 30, 2003; approve fee waivers; and, approve event contract. Memorandum from Community Resources Department dated October 16, 2003 (PDF File).

   15. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of October 21, 2003.

   16. Recommendation to adopt resolution to apply for grant funds for the Per Capita Grant Program and Roberti-Z'Berg-Harris Grant Program under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 22, 2003 (PDF File).

   17. Recommendation to approve the implementation of a New Year's Eve Celebration and select entertainment venue proposal for musical performance conducted by "Big Band 2000" from 8:00pm to 12:15am. Memorandum from Community Resources Department dated October 21, 2003 (PDF File).

   18. Recommendation to reject all bids for Project No. CIP 02-185 - 5th Street from Ardmore Avenue to Prospect Avenue, and authorize re-advertise for bids. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 22, 2003 (PDF File).

   19. Recommendation to authorize payment of $8,000 to Verizon for the proposed district "Bayview Drive from Pier Avenue to 10th Street, et al. and authorize the City Manager to execute the work order and appropriate $8,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 23, 2003 (PDF File).

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   1. ORDINANCE NO. 03-1233 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING FROM M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) TO R-2 (TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 603 THIRD STREET (ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIRD STREET AND ARDMORE AVENUE), LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOTS 44, 45 AND 46, WALTER RANSOM CO'S VENABLE PLACE, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 21, 2003 (PDF File).

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. 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. (Continued from meeting of October 14, 2003) Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 21, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as deemed appropriate on the following:

      1. Sustain the decision of the Planning Commission to deny the project.
      2. Approve the project as submitted as either a nonconforming remodel under the Nonconforming Ordinance with reduced (tandem) parking under a Parking Plan or as a new building with Parking Plan allowing reduced parking and tandem parking and remittance of in-lieu parking fees; and,
      3. Direct staff to return with a resolution for adoption containing conditions of approval.

   2. VACATION OF A PORTION OF PORTER LANE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 22, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution ordering the vacation and abandonment 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 Terrace Annex.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. REPAIR OF CITY HALL AND LIBRARY HAND RAILING. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 23, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to go out to bid to replace railing at Library and repair railing at City Hall front entrance.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. HOLIDAY PARKING REGULATIONS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 22, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council acknowledge the holiday parking program for all silver meters and parking lots from Wednesday, November 26, 2003 through Thursday, December 25, 2003.

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 Dunbabin for an update on the City's Emergency Plan.

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 October 14, 2003.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
   Government Code Section 54957.6

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

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT