AGENDA

All council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND.

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

CANVASS OF VOTES AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

RECESS

RECONVENE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

PRESENTATION OF COMMENDATIONS TO HERMOSA BEACH FIREFIGHTERS FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN A PARAMEDIC TRAINING PROGRAM IN LORETO, MEXICO

WORLD AIDS DAY - DECEMBER 1, 2003

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 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.

   NO WRITTEN COMMUNCIATIONS

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 November 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 October 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 Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated November 12, 2003.

   6. Recommendation to accept donation of $300 from Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach to be used for the Sand Snowman and Tree Lighting events. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 17, 2003 (PDF File).

   7. Recommendation to appropriate $5,030.63 for a grant awarded to the City of Hermosa Beach through the Homeland Security Grant Program (2003-05, OES #037-00000) and authorize a budgeted revenue amount of $5,030.63 for reimbursed expenditures associated with this grant. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated November 18, 2003 (PDF File).

   8. Recommendation to adopt resolution declaring intention to vacate and abandon for public purposes a portion of 22nd Street, between the Strand and Beach Drive, and setting a public hearing for January 13, 2004. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated November 17, 2003 (PDF File).

   9. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of November 18, 2003.

   10. Recommendation to authorize the sole source purchase of two (2) Scott Air-Pak Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA "Buddy Breather" upgrade) from Allstar Fire Equipment of Arcadia, California. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated November 18, 2003.

   11. Recommendation to adopt resolution sustaining the Planning Commission decision to deny a Precise Development Plan, Nonconforming Remodel and Parking Plan - 238 Pier Ave. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 25, 2003 (PDF File).

   12. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #26791 for a 2?unit condo at 1111 Monterey Avenue/1110 Palm Drive. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 13, 2003 (PDF File).

   13. Recommendation to approve request from the Hermosa Arts Foundation/Gallery C Fundraiser to use seven (7) parking spaces in Lot B on Friday, December 5, 2003 and waive fees. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 20, 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.

   NONE

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND SECTION 17.46.010 TO CHANGE THE ALLOWABLE SIZE AND HEIGHT OF CHIMNEYS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 25, 2003.

      RECOMMENDATION: Introduce and waive full reading of ordinance.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   NONE

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

ADJOURNMENT