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PRESENTATION REGARDING WEST NILE VIRUS MYEASHA KIMBELL

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF AUGUST 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.

   1. Letter from Roger Creighton regarding the contract services of Paul Moote & Associates.

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 July 27, 2004;
      2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on August 10, 2004; and,
      3. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on August 13, 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 July 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 receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of August 17, 2004.(PDF File).

   6. Recommendation to approve Agreement for Services Contract with the Beach Cities Health District for Emergency Medical Services fiscal year 2004-05 and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute said Agreement upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated August 24, 2004.(PDF File).

   7. Recommendation to accept donations of $250.00 from Manhattan Beach Bagel Company to be used for WIFI sponsorship; $2,215 from Robert J. Dunn to be used for the purchase of a memorial bench for Julie Dunn; $250.00 from Hermosa Pavilion (Ryan Shook) to be used for WIFI sponsorship; and, $10,000.00 from Vineyard Bank to be used for the Sunset Concert series. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 26, 2004.(PDF File).

   8. Recommendation to accept the conditions in connection with Coastal Commission approval of amendments to the preferential parking district on Cypress Avenue between 11th Street and Pier Avenue and direct staff to implement its conditions. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 23, 2004.(PDF File).

   9. Recommendation to authorize the bid award for the application of a Polymer Floor Coating on the Fire Department Apparatus Bay Floor to Bithell, Inc. in the amount of $13,040.00 and re-appropriate that amount from the 2003-04 budget to the 2004-05 budget. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated September 7, 2004.

   10. Recommendation to appropriate $34,103.59 for a grant awarded to the City of Hermosa Beach by the 2004 Homeland Security Grant Program and authorize a revenue amount of $34,103.59 for reimbursed expenditures associated with the grant. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated August 30, 2004. (PDF File).

   11. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 31, 2004.(PDF File)

   12. Recommendation to approve the purchase of additional recycling lids, containers, and other appurtenant devices, to install 30 additional recycling receptacles on Pacific Coast Highway and east of Pacific Coast Highway; approve the purchase of 20 ash urns to be distributed in the downtown area; and, approve the appropriation of $18,000 from the AB939 fund for the purchases. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 31, 2004. (PDF File).

   13. Recommendation to award construction contract to Newtech Engineering and Construction, Inc., Glendale, California, based on their lowest responsible bid of $8,300.00 for Project No. CIP 04-114 24th Place Speed Humps; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the contingency of $1,000. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 7, 2004. (PDF File).

   14. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of two Symbol Handheld computers and the necessary accessories including software from Duncan Parking Technologies Inc. located in Glendale, California for $11,763. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated September 7, 2004.(PDF File).

   15. Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Crossroad Software to provide hardware, software, training, and maintenance to fulfill the requirements of the grant; appropriate $711,845.00 for a grant awarded to the City by the California Office of Traffic Safety; and, authorize a revenue amount of $711,845.00 for reimbursed expenditures associated with this grant.Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated September 1, 2004.(PDF File).
       OTS-Crossroad Contract(PDF File).
       OTS Grant Agreement(PDF File).

   16. Recommendation to adopt resolution establishing a procurement policy to help implement the City’s AB939 waste reduction and recycling program. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 10, 2004.(PDF File).

   17. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #060842 for a 2 lot subdivision project at 2226 Hermosa Avenue.(PDF File). Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 7, 2004. (PDF File).

   18. Recommendation to award Professional Services Agreement to Advanced Applied Engineering, Inc. (AAE) to provide design and engineering services for CIP No. 03-418 Sewer Improvements – Upgrade of Sewage Lift Stations Citywide in the amount of $38,393: authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the agreement up to $4,000.Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 7, 2004. (PDF File).

   19. Recommendation to accept the work by Alliance Streetworks, Inc. for Project No. CIP 02-185 Street Improvements – 5th Street from Ardmore Avenue to Prospect Avenue; approve the additional payments of $3,449.08 to Alliance Streetworks, Inc. and $1,650.00 to David Momeni, PhD due to increased quantities; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and, authorize staff to release payment to Alliance Streetworks, Inc. (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 7, 2004. (PDF File).

   20. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of August 3, 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.

   NONE

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. REQUEST BY PROPERTY OWNERS FOR AN INTERPRETATION REGARDING A PARTIAL O-S OPEN SPACE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 517 LOMA AND 521-521½ LOMA DRIVE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 24, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as deemed appropriate

   2. MINI/BMW SITE, PROPOSED INCENTIVES TO ASSIST THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE DEALERSHIP FOR COOPERMINI/BMW USED CARS AND SERVICE CENTER. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 4, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct the City Manager to prepare an agreement with South Bay Mini/BMW to share property tax and sales tax for a period of 10 years in exchange for South Bay Mini/BMW to operate a dealership with certain conditions at the present site of South Bay BMW located 2901 Pacific Coast Highway.

   3. E-NEWSLETTER PROPOSAL Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 9, 2004.(PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider proposal for electronic newsletter to the community and provide direction to staff.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL SERVICE: NOTICE OF 3% RATE INCREASE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2005. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 1, 2004.(PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file notice.

   2. PROPOSITION 1A – LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE PROTECTION CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 9, 2004.(PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council support Proposition 1A which will prevent the state legislature from taking local government revenues to fund state programs.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. VACANCY – BOARDS AND COMMISISONS CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated September 9, 2004(PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct City Clerk to re-advertise the vacancy and invite additional applications.

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.

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 August 10, 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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