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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

WOMAN’S CLUB OF HERMOSA BEACH
STUDENT ART CONTEST PRESENTATION

“NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 2005”
AND PRESENTATION BY
LOS ANGELES COUNTY LIBRARY

PRESENTATION BY 2004 LEADERSHIP HERMOSA CLASS

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MARCH 8, 2005:

City Council authorized an offer of $4.2 million for acquisition of real property located at 552 11th Place, subject to certain conditions and contingencies. The offer was accepted by the property owner on March 11, 2005.

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 March 8, 2005.

   2. Recommendation to ratify check register and to approve cancellation of certain checks as recommended by the City Treasurer.

      • 03-03-05
      • 03-07-05
      • 03-01-05
      • 03-10-05
      • 03-03-05

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

   4. Recommendation to receive and file the February 2005 financial reports: Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 28, 2005. (PDF File).

      • Revenue and expenditure report ;

      • City Treasurer's report ; and,

      • Investment report .

        Investments in the report meet the requirements of the City of Hermosa Beach’s adopted investment policy.

        Attached is a report of all inactive Public Deposits for the month of February 2005. This is the most current available investment information.

   5. Recommendation to award bid from Ms. Norma Navarro for sale of the surplus City-owned lot on 14th Street near Hermosa Avenue; authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement and escrow for the sale; and, authorize the Mayor to sign the required conveyance documents. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 8, 2005.(PDF File).

   6. Recommendation to accept donations of $25.00 from Christine Hollander; $95.00 from Ozzie and Gloria Cadena; $1,000.00 from Karen O’Connell and Patrick McDonnell; $1,000.00 from Johnathan Goldstein, M.D. and Carla Lilien; and, $50.00 from Esmond Edwards and Yvonne Ferguson to be used for Jazz Memorial Plaques. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated March 9, 2005. (PDF File).

   7. Recommendation to approve the Pier Plaza Jazz Memorial Proposal contingent upon adequate funding from private donors. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn. (PDF File).

   8. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated March 14, 2005.(PDF File).

   9. 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 March 14, 2005.(PDF File).

      Claimant: Flanagan, Ryan
      Date of Loss: 09-10-05
      Date Filed: 03-04-05
      Allegation: Excessive force by Police

   10. Recommendation to receive and file notice of closed claim. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated March 15, 2005.(PDF File).

   11. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of March 1, 2005.(PDF File).

   12. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of digital patrol car camera system/station and jail surveillance system for the Police Department from Aventura Technologies of Hauppauge, New York in the amount of $64,394 including sales tax. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated March 8, 2005.(PDF File).

   13. Recommendation to authorize the following fund transfers, internal loans and reappropriations to purchase the property located at 552 11th Place: Use proceeds from the sale of the parking lot on 14th Street to reduce the amount financed; Use proceeds from the current building tenant to help cover the debt service; Use DEC Funds from CIP 140, 11th Street Improvements, $442,000 and $11,000 from the fund balance to fund the purchase; Fund the balance of the purchase with an internal loan of $1,000,000 from the Insurance Fund, $1,000,000 from the Equipment Replacement Fund and $747,000 from the Contingency Fund, with amounts to be adjusted as necessary based on the proceeds of the 14th Street property sale; Phase I report at a cost up to $5,000 to be completed by close of escrow - cost borne by buyer; and, find that the purchase is consistent with Hermosa Beach General Plan. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 10, 2005. (PDF File).

   14. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of March 15, 2005.(PDF File).

   15. Recommendation to award a construction contract to Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $340,864.00 for Project No. CIP 99-409 Sewer Manhole Construction and Repairs – Various Locations and Project No. CIP 00-412 Target Area 2 Sewer Improvements – Sewer Lining; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest subject to approval by the City Attorney; authorize an appropriation of $95,000 from the 160 Sewer Fund; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes to the Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. contract as necessary within the contingency of $35,000. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated March 15, 2005.(PDF File).

   16. Recommendation to approve the private donation and installation of a four foot tall, four thousand pound anchor in Noble Park. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated March 15, 2005. (PDF File).

   17. Recommendation to award a construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $69,110.00 for Project No. CIP 04-115 Street Improvements – 20th Street from Valley Drive to Power Street; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest subject to approval by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes to the Hardy & Harper, Inc. contract as necessary within the contingency of $7,000. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated March 15, 2005. (PDF File).

   18. Recommendation to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with All American Roofing Company for Project CIP 04-633 in the amount of $8,315.90; authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to execute the Supplemental Agreement; and, authorize a total appropriation of $11,355.90 for additional re-roofing including the Fire Station Tower, Clark Field announcer’s booth, and the South School building overhang, included is $3,040 for removal of existing asbestos in the roofing materials by Alternative Technologies, Inc.. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated March 15, 2005. (PDF File).

   19. Recommendation to receive and file status report on the recycling program and the implementation of the Local Assistance Program with the State Integrated Waste Management Board. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 9, 2005. (PDF File).

   20. Recommendation to adopt resolution to approve a Conditional Use Permit amendment to allow alterations to an existing restaurant and a variance to allow a permanent deck cover on the second floor deck, and seasonal tent on the upper floor deck, to both exceed the 30-foot height limit at Union Cattle Company Restaurant at 1301 Manhattan Avenue. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 14, 2005.(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.

   None

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. APPEAL OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE ON MONTEREY BOULEVARD. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated March 15, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : Consider the request and provide direction to staff.

   2. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMORANDUM ON CUP AND CODE ENFORCEMENT FOR PIER PLAZA DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES. Memorand um from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 10, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : Direct staff as deemed appropriate.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. PROPOSED ELIMINATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 8, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : That the City Council consider adopting a resolution supporting the continued funding of this program.

   2. REVIEW OF E-NEWSLETTER. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 17, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : Review information concerning the E Newsletter and provide direction to staff on whether or not to continue the program at the conclusion of the seven (7) month program.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   None

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 March 8, 2005.

   2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
      Government Code Section 54957.6

   3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
      Government Code Section 54957.6

      City Negotiator:	Stephen Burrell
      Employee Organizations:	Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association Teamsters Union, Local 911 Professional and Administrative Employee Group Hermosa Beach Management Association Hermosa Beach Police Management Association Unrepresented employees

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