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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

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CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JULY 27, 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 minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on July 27, 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 report of Customer Service Surveys/Complaints. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated August 1, 2004. (PDF File).

   5. Recommendation to deny the following claims and refer them to the City’s Liability Claims Administrator. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated August 2, 2004. (PDF File).

      Claimant:	Morales, Michael
      Date of Loss:	06-04-04
      Date Filed:	07-28-04
      Allegation:	Police Misconduct

      Claimant:	Alba, Michael
      Date of Loss:	01-20-04
      Date Filed:	07-19-04
      Allegation:	Police Misconduct

   6. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of July 21, 2004. (PDF File).

   7. Recommendation to accept donations of $2,500 from 24 Hour Fitness to be used for the Sunset Concerts and equipment valued at $312 from Hermosa Cyclery to be used by the Police Department Bike Patrol. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 3, 2004. (PDF File).

   8. Recommendation to award three-year contract to Kone Elevator Inc. to provide maintenance and emergency response services for the two city-owned elevators for the fixed annual contract amount of $3,420 (less 2% for annual pre-payment) and authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 4, 2004. (PDF File).

   9. Recommendation to award a Professional Services Agreement to J.C. Chang & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $48,430 for 02-626 Community Center Theater ADA Upgrades, Phases 3 & 4 and authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 3, 2004. (PDF File).

   10. Recommendation to award a Professional Services Agreement to AAE, Inc. for providing City Traffic Engineering Services on a cost-plus basis not to exceed $20,000; authorize the Mayor to execute and City Clerk to attest the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and, authorize staff to negotiate an agreement with AAE, Inc. for services in the FY 2005-06. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 3, 2004. (PDF File).

   11. 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 August 3, 2004. (PDF File)

       Claimant:	Simeoni, Christine
       Date of Loss:	07-19-04
       Date Filed:	08-02-04
       Allegation:	Vehicle Damage

   12. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the implementation of a formalized loan agreement between the cities of Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and El Segundo Fire Departments. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated August 3, 2004. (PDF File).

   13. Recommendation to authorize the bid award for the interior painting of the fire station to Painting and D袯r LTD and re-appropriate $8,570 from the 2003-04 budget to the 2004-05 budget. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated August 3, 2004 (PDF File).

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   ORDINANCE NO. 04-1242 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE PART 2 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS WITH UPDATED STRUCTURAL AMENDMENTS, COMPRISING THE 2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; PART 3 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2001 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; PART 4 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2001 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; PART 5 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2001 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; PART 9 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; PART 10 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 2001 CALIFORNIA CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION; THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE; AND THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; AMENDING SAID CODES; AND AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE.” (PDF File).

   For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated August 4, 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.

   a. ADOPTION OF METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY (MTA) LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT AND SELF CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION CERTIFYING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089.
   Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 26, 2004.

   RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution certifying compliance with Congestion Management Program.

   b. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED VACATION AND ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF 30TH STREET FROM PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY, APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET TO THE WESTERLY EDGE OF THE SOUTH BAY BMW PROPERTY, NORTH SIDE OF 30TH STREET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 3, 2004. (PDF File).

   RECOMMENDATION:

   1. Hold a Public Hearing to receive public comment regarding the proposed vacation of 30th Street at Pacific Coast Highway. After receiving staff report and public comment, if Council determines to continue vacation proceedings, then;
   2. Adopt resolution declaring its intention to vacate and abandon a portion of 30th Street on the west side of Pacific Coast Highway, including construction of a cul-de-sac;
   3. Set the Public Hearing for Tuesday, October 26, 2004; and,
   4. Direct staff to hold a public workshop with the Public Works Commission on September 15, 2004, and then perform a one-month test of a full closure of 30th Street and a barrier to westbound traffic on Longfellow Avenue.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. STREETLIGHT ELIMINATION. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 2, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the removal of up to 50% of the streetlights in the northwest portion of the City as a test project before proceeding citywide.

   2. PROJECT NO. CIP 00-630 PIER RENOVATION - PHASE III, AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, APPROPRIATE FUNDS, AND APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 2, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

      1. Award the Construction Contract to George C. Hopkins Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $4,782,000.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest subject to approval by the City Attorney;
      2. Authorize the reduction in the amount of $75,000 from the 122 Tyco Fund;
      3. Authorize the appropriation of $100,000 from the 125 Park & Recreation Fund;
      4. Authorize the appropriation of $500,000 from the 302 Artesia Blvd. Relinquishment Fund;
      5. Authorize the appropriation of $51,991 from the 150 Roberti Z’berg-Harris Grant Fund;
      6. Authorize the appropriation of $220,000 from the 150 Per Capita Grant Fund;
      7. Authorize the appropriation of $291,263 from the 301 Capital Improvement Fund;
      8. Authorize the re-appropriation of $100,000 from Project No. CIP 03-109 Concrete Road Repair – Various Locations, 301 Capital Improvement Fund, into this project;
      9. Authorize the re-appropriation of $120,000 from Project No. CIP 03-110 Slurry Seal – Various Locations, 301 Capital Improvement Fund, into this project;
      10. Authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes to the George C. Hopkins Construction Company, Inc. contract as necessary within the 5% contingency amount of $239,100; and
      11. Approve the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and Ron Yeo Architects for construction support services in an amount not-to-exceed $30,000.

   3. REPORT ON PURCHASE OF CHANGE MACHINES FOR UPPER PIER AVENUE. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 5, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider information relating to the purchase of a change machine and direct staff how to proceed.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. COMMUNITY ENERGY PARTNERSHIP RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION AND APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ENERGY COALITION. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 2, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Hermosa Beach and The Energy Coalition and direct the City Manager to execute the MOU.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERMS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 31, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council direct the City Clerk to immediately advertise and request applications from interested parties for three Public Works Commission terms that will expire October 31, 2004, with appointments to be made at the regular Council meeting of October 26, 2004.

   2. CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATIONS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated August 5, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council schedule a meeting of 6:00pm prior to the regular meeting of September 14, 2004 for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the Cable Television Advisory Commission, with appointment to be made at the regular meeting.

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 27, 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

   Property:	75 14th Street, APN: 4183-003-905
   Negotiating Parties:	Stephen Burrell & Norma Navarro
   Under Negotiation:	Price & Terms of Payment

3. LIABILITY CLAIMS
   Government Code Section 54956.95

   Claimant:	Gaspard Patterson
   Claim Against:

   Claimant:	Bernhard Rohrbacher and Victor Narro
   Claim Against:

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