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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATIONS

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CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JULY 13, 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.

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 Adjourned Regular meeting held on July 13, 2004; and,
      2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on July 13, 2004..

   2. Recommendation to ratify check register.

   3. Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items (PDF File).

   4. Recommendation to receive and file the June 2004 financial reports:

      1. Revenue and expenditure report; (PDF File)
      2. City Treasurer's report; and, (PDF File)
      3. Investment report. (PDF File)

   5. 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 July 15, 2004 (PDF File).

      Claimant:	Rohrbacher, Bernhard Narro, Victor
      Date of Loss:	02-18-04
      Date Filed:	07-07-04
      Allegation:	False Arrest

   6. Recommendation to accept donations of $10,000.00 from Freewheelin Magazine to be used for Sunset Concerts and $183.50 from J.R. Reviczky to be used for the Art Walk event. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated July 19, 2004. (PDF File).

   7. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated July 19, 2004. (PDF File).

   8. Recommendation to approve request from Beach Cities Christian Fellowship to waive rental fees of $250.00 for the theatre for the 80th Anniversary celebration to be held on September 19, 2004. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 21, 2004. (PDF File).

   9. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of eighteen (18) Second Chance BulletProof Vests (Body Armor). Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated July 5, 2004. (PDF File).

   10. Recommendation to appropriate $5,235.00 from the CLEEP fund for the purchase of a Command Console to be installed in a police vehicle. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated July 5, 2004. (PDF File).

   11. Recommendation to accept the work by Pima Corporation of Los Angeles, California, for CIP Project No. 02-626 Community Center Theater ADA Upgrades as complete; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; authorize staff to release retention payment to Pima Corporation upon receipt of unconditional release from all subcontractors and suppliers; and, authorize staff to release Pima Corporation from the Faithful Performance Bond and the Labor and Materials Bond. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated July 20, 2004. (PDF File)

   12. Recommendation to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Jurisdictions Five and Six of the Santa Monica Bay Beaches Bacteria Total Maximum Daily Load Implementation Plan Development; approve funding contributions to the City of Redondo Beach for the consultant, Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., to be used for the Implementation Plan Development in the amount of $20,591.00; and, authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated July 20, 2004. (PDF File).

   13. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of July 20, 2004. (PDF File).

   14. Recommendation to receive and file Notice of Closed Claims. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated July 21, 2004. (PDF File).

   15. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of July 6, 2004. (PDF File).

   16. Recommendation to advance $45,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund and appropriate that amount to the Bayview Underground District for the agreements with Bond Counsel, Assessment Engineer and Financial Advisor for the proposed Bayview District. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 22, 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.

   a. ADOPTION OF UPDATED STRUCTURAL STANDARDS TO THE 2001 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 19, 2004. (PDF File).

   RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution and waive further reading and introduce ordinance amending the City’s Building Code to incorporate updated structural standards in the 2001 California Building Standards Code.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. 2002-03 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) (INCLUDING REPORT FROM INDEPENDENT AUDITOR). Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated July 20, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the 2002-03 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which includes the report from Caporicci, Cropper and Larson, our independent auditors

   2. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2004-1 (BEACH DRIVE). Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated July 22, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution.

   3. RECOMMENDATION TO ESTABLISH CONTRACT WITH THE WHALE RESCUE TEAM ORGANIZATION Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated July 22, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to establish a contract with the Whale Rescue Team organization to conduct marine mammal rescues on the beaches of Hermosa Beach.

   4. WORK PLAN FOR THE 2004-05 FISCAL YEAR. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 22, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Review and approve Work Plan.

   5. RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR BEACH DRIVE ASSESSMENT 2004-1. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated July 20, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. AB2702 (STEINBERG), HOUSING LAW MANDATE SECOND UNITS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 15, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider taking a position in opposition to AB2702 (Steinberg) approving a letter and directing staff to track the bill. (PDF File).

   2. DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS MEETING – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2004 Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 22, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. VACANCY – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF APPEALS (HOUSING AUTHORITY AND APPEALS BOARD). Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 19, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Appoint from among the applicants interviewed earlier this evening to fill a vacancy on the Board of Appeals

   2. DESIGNATE A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 14, 2003. (PDF File).

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 July 13, 2004.

2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
   Government Code Section 54956.8

   Property:	552 11th Place, APN: 4187-020-044
   Negotiating Parties:	Stephen Burrell & Stephen Grossman
   Under Negotiation:	Price & Terms of Payment

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