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

YOUTH ART MONTH

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MARCH 9, 2004: NO REPORTABLE ACTIONS.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

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.

   1. Letter from Khalilah Palmer requesting Council consideration of a view protection ordinance.

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 February 24, 2004; and,
      2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on March 9, 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 February 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 accept donation of $500 from the Woman's Club of Hermosa Beach to be used for repairs and maintenance of the Veteran's Memorial; and, donations of $2,215 from Hermosa Beach Little League, $250 from David and Cynthia Hoag, $150 from Stephen Young and Christina Steck, $200 from Rick and Suzanne Lessel, $250 from Ivar and Stephanie Janieks, $50 from the Woolard Family Trust, $200 from Alan and Margaret Dettelbach, $500 from B. Benson and R. S. Leff, $75 from Robert and Lisa Arnett, $500 from Progressive Land Clearing, Inc., $100 from John Goodlett Ind., and $100 from Nugget Construction, Inc. (total of $4,590.00) to be used for two memorial benches (one for Joe Cartwright and one for Brad Ellis) and for a tree. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated March 15, 2004. (PDF File)

   6. Recommendation to adopt resolution ordering the preparation of a report for the annual levy of assessments within the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District during fiscal year 2004-05. Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated March 8, 2004. (PDF File)

   7. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of March 16, 2004.

   8. 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 March 16, 2004. (PDF File)

      Claimant:	Pompano, Mark J.
      Date of Loss:	10-04-03
      Date Filed:	03-03-04

   9. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated March 2, 2004.

   10. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of March 2, 2004.

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. INSTALLATION OF PARKING METERS ON UPPER PIER AVENUE FROM MANHATTAN AVENUE TO VALLEY DRIVE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 2, 2004 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct the public hearing regarding the installation of the parking meters. If approved, direct staff to proceed with the purchase and installation of parking meters at an estimated cost of $29,767. Funds to be appropriated: $25,967 from the Parking Fund for meter purchases and $3,800 from Prospective Expenditures for installation costs (signs, poles, etc.).

   2. REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL, ON FEBRUARY 17, 2004, OF A PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PARKING PLAN TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 3,001 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL BUILDING WITH A REQUIREMENT TO PAY FEES FOR FIVE (5) IN-LIEU PARKING SPACES AT 238 PIER AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 16, 2004 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as deemed appropriate based on the following alternatives: 1) Sustain the Planning Commission decision to approve the project subject to requirement to pay parking in-lieu fees for 5 parking spaces; 2) Approve the project as initially submitted by the applicant using tandem parking to count as 8 required spaces, and a parking in-lieu fee for only one parking space.

   3. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR (CC) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MD); ZONE CHANGE FROM COMMERCIAL SPA7 SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 7 TO R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, OR TO SUCH OTHER DESIGNATION/ZONE AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE CITY COUNCIL; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 060398 FOR A TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 710 SECOND STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 16, 2004 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Continue to meeting of April 27, 2004 at the request of the applicant.

   4. TEXT AMENDMENT AND COASTAL LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT REGARDING DOWNTOWN PARKING REQUIREMENTS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 16, 2004 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Continue to meeting of April 13, 2004.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   NONE

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. ADELPHIA CABLE TV FRANCHISE - RENEWAL PROCESS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 2, 2004 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: 1) That the City Council provide direction to staff regarding the process to consider renewal of the non-exclusive cable television franchise with Adelphia Cable, Inc.; and, 2) direct staff to return with a program to develop a needs assessment, franchise ordinance update and audit of franchise fees.

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

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 March 9, 2004.

2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
   Government Code Section 54957

   Title:

   City Manager

3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
   Government Code Section 54956.8

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

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