City Council Agenda February 24, 2004

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AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 24, 2004 - Council Chambers, City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Regular Session - 7:10 p.m.
Closed Session - Immediately following Regular Session

MAYOR
Michael Keegan
MAYOR PRO TEM
Art Yoon
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Sam Y. Edgerton
J. R. Reviczky
Peter Tucker
CITY CLERK
Elaine Doerfling
CITY TREASURER
John M. Workman
CITY MANAGER
Stephen R. Burrell
CITY ATTORNEY
Michael Jenkins

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 2004: 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 COMMUNICATIONS

  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. the minutes of the Regular meeting held on January 27, 2004; and,
      2. the minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on February 10, 2004.
    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 January 2004 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 February 12, 2004.

    6. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of February 3, 2004.

    7. Recommendation that the City Council set a date for review of the 2004-2005 budget for Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 7:10pm. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 18, 2004 (PDF File).

    8. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of February 17, 2004.

  3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

    1. ORDINANCE NO. 04-1237 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE GRANTING OF DENSITY BONUSES FOR PROJECTS WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated February 11, 2004 (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. TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING LIMITATIONS OF OPEN SPACE COVERAGE FOR TRELLIS STRUCTURE. (Continued from meeting of February 10, 2004) Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 10, 2004 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Text Amendment No. 03-5 with additions to Section 17.10.020K.2; and, waive full reading and introduce ordinance.

    2. FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ALLOCATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING:

      1. AN ESTIMATED $101,857 FOR THE CONTINUING PROJECT TO RETROFIT THE COMMUNITY THEATER AND CENTER FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA).
      2. AN ESTIMATED $11,300 TO ADMINISTER THE CDBG PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNTY AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

      Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 9, 2004 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving the allocation of CDBG funds for retrofitting the Community Center and Theater to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and for program administration.

    3. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL ON JANUARY 20, 2004, OF PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT AND PARKING PLAN FOR A MIXED USE BUILDING WITH THREE RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS ABOVE COMMERCIAL AT 30-44 HERMOSA AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 17, 2004 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: To sustain the Planning Commission's decision to approve the project, subject to conditions as contained in the resolution.

  6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

    1. REGULATION OF ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES ("EPPAMDS") (PDF File)

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider whether to: 1) retain the prohibition of the operation of EPAMDS on the Strand and on commercial sidewalks in the City; 2) permit the operation of EPAMDS in all locations in the City; or 3) regulate the locations in which EPAMDS may be used in the City; and, adopt an ordinance reflecting the Council's determination.

  7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    1. DISCUSSION AND STATUS REPORT ON THE BANNER PROGRAM FOR PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 19, 2004 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file this report and provide further direction to staff on how to proceed.

    2. WIRELESS BROADBAND SYSTEM PHASE I INSTALLATION COSTS AND APPROPRIATION OF $35,000 TO FUND THE PROJECT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 19, 2004 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: 1) That the City Council approve an appropriation in the amount of $35,000 to fund the initial installation of the Wireless Broadband System Phase I; 2) that the City Council direct the City Manager to execute the required purchase orders for the equipment and services which includes all system components, pole attachments, and operating system; 3) that the City Council direct staff to return with an advertising/sponsorship program to offset the ongoing operating costs once the system in fully installed citywide; and, 4) that the City Council direct staff to provide monthly reports on the operations and usage of the system.

  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 Reviczky to adopt a resolution urging the President and Congress to utilize all means available to persuade Mexico to amend its current extradition policy toward individuals accused of committing capital crimes in the United States.

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 February 10, 2004.

  2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
    Government Code Section 54957.6

    City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell
    Employee Organizations: Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association
  3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
    Government Code Section 54957

    Title: City Manager
  4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
    Government Code Section 54956.8

    1. Property: Two contiguous parcel fronting 2nd and 3rd Streets, APN 4188-028-070 & 073
      Negotiating Parties: Stephen Burrell and Crosswind Capital, Inc.
      Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT