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 MAY 11, 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.

   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 receive and file memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling regarding the minutes of the Regular meeting of May 11, 2004 (PDF File).

   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 April 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 May 17, 2004.

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

   7. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of May 4, 2004.

   8. Recommendation to approve amendment to City Manager employment agreement effective January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2004. Memorandum from Councilmember Edgerton and Councilmember Keegan dated May 17, 2004 (PDF File).

   9. Recommendation to allow the use of half of Lot B by the Tim Kelly Memorial Committee on June 27, 2004 from 5:00pm to 9:30pm and waive the use fees. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 20, 2004 (PDF File).

   10. Recommendation to award the bid of dance floor including attached specifications to Hoover Floor Covering Contractors for the amount of $10,495 and authorize staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents as required. Memorandum from Community Resources Department dated May 20, 2004 (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 03-3 TO CLARIFY THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SNACK SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS. (Continued from meeting of May 11, 2004) Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Amend the snack shop definition by waiving full reading and introducing ordinance.

   2. THE ORDER OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2003-2004 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2004 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2005. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a public hearing in connection with the levy of assessments for fiscal year 2004-2005 and adopt a resolution confirming the diagram and assessment for Hermosa Beach Landscaping & Street Lighting District 2004-2005 ("District") and levying an assessment for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2004 and ending

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL CONCERNING TJ CHARLYZ (1332 HERMOSA AVENUE) REQUEST TO ADD DANCING TO THEIR LICENSE. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated May 17, 2004 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Make a recommendation to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to reject the application by TJ Charlyz Nightclub and Restaurant to change their existing alcohol license to allow dancing in their establishment.

   2. DEPLOYMENT OF POLICE PERSONNEL FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated May 17, 2004 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file report.

   3. AWARD OF BID OF THE WIFI HERMOSA BEACH PROJECT; REPORT OF BIDS; REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 20, 2004 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council award the bid for Phase I Deployment of the WiFiHermosa Beach Project to L.A. Unplugged(Strix) in the amount of $34,982.00; appropriate $5000.00 to cover the additional costs to the existing budget for this project and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with L.A.Unplugged(Strix).

   4. PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM TO PARK IN THE PREFERENTIAL PERMIT AREAS AND AT METERS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 20, 2004 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider a Parking Permit Program for those that live outside the preferential area and provide direction to staff to develop a program and set a date for a public hearing to receive input on a proposed plan.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. BUDGET STUDY SESSION - ADDITIONAL MEETING. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 20, 2004 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council set a date for a second Budget Study Session.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
      BOARD OF APPEALS (HOUSING ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD). Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 19, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council take one of the following actions: 1) Appoint Bruce Cook to the Board of Appeals; 2) Schedule a meeting to interview the applicant; or, 3) Direct the City Clerk to re-advertise the vacancy and invite additional applications.

   2. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
      UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERMS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 12, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council direct the City Clerk to immediately advertise and request applications from interested parties for three Planning Commission terms the will expire June 30, 2004 and two Civil Service Board terms that will expire July 15, 2004.

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