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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

PRESENTATIONS

WORLD AIDS DAY
DECEMBER 1, 2004

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 the following minutes:

      1. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on October 26, 2004; and,
      2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on November 9, 2004.

   2. Recommendation to ratify check register 11-04-04 & 11-10-04

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

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

      1. Revenue and expenditure report;
      2. City Treasurer's report; and,
      3. Investment report part a. and part b.

   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 November 9, 2004. (PDF File).

      Claimant:	Roberts, Aaron
      Date of Loss:	05-08-04
      Date Filed:	11-08-04
      Allegation:	Excessive force by Police Dept.

   6. Recommendation to accept donations of $250 from Yellow Cab Co-Op and $250 from Bell Cab Company to be used for WIFI Sponsorship. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 15, 2004.(PDF File).

   7. Recommendation to approve City Council meeting schedule for 2005. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 15, 2004. (PDF File)

   8. Recommendation to receive and file report of Customer Service Surveys/Complaints. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated November 15, 2004.(PDF File).

   9. Recommendation to adopt a resolution reversing the Planning Commission decision and approving a variance to lot coverage at 311 31st Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 23, 2004.(PDF File).

   10. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated November 16, 2004.(PDF File).

   11. Recommendation to adopt a resolution amending the ICRMA Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated November 17, 2004.(PDF File).

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

   13. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #26957 for a 2-unit condo at 1042 & 1044 7th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 15, 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 TO SECTION 17.46.010 TO CHANGE THE ALLOWABLE SIZE AND HEIGHT OF CHIMNEYS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 16, 2004.(PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION:Waive full reading and introduce ordinance

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. PROPOSED BAYVIEW DRIVE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2004-2; ENGINEER’S REPORT APPROVAL; AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS ALLOWING THE PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE PROPOSED DISTRICT TO VOTE ON THE ASSESSMENTS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated November 16, 2004. (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION:

      1. Adopt a resolution declaring intent to form an assessment district and making certain findings and determinations in connection therewith, all relating to Assessment District No. 2004-2 (Bayview Drive); and,
      2. Adopt a resolution approving report and fixing the time and place of the public hearing for Assessment District No. 2004-2 (Bayview Drive).

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. HOLIDAY PARKING REGULATIONS.Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 15, 2004.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council acknowledge the holiday parking program for all silver meters and parking lots from Wednesday, November 24, 2004 through Saturday, December 25, 2004.

   2. SOUTH BAY ALANO CLUB APPROVAL OF EXTENSION OF NOTE SECURED BY DEED OF TRUST. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 16, 2004.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve an extension of existing note secured by deed of trust from May 17, 2005 through May 17, 2010 with all other terms and conditions remaining the same and that the City Council direct the City Manager to execute any required documents on behalf of the City.

   3. FUNDS RECEIVED FROM AMERICAN EXPRESS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 17, 2004.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council set up a fund to hold this donation for the Sunset Concert series and to direct staff to pursue sponsors for the 2005 Concert Series.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. BEACH AND GREENBELT OPEN ZONE INITIATIVE. Memorandum from City Attorney Michael Jenkins dated November 23, 2004 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION:1) Adopt the initiative measure without alteration; or, 2) Place it on the ballot in November 2005.

   2. CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated November 16, 2004.(PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Appoint five members to the Cable Television Advisory Commission, the term of which is expected to be about six months.

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

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