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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATIONS

PRESENTATION OF COMMENDATIONS TO GUY GRIMM & GRACE TOKI FOR THEIR WORK WITH THE TSUNAMI VOLUNTEER CENTER

PROCLAMATION

SAFETY SEAT CHECK UP WEEK
APRIL 10-16, 2005

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 22, 2005.

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

      • 03-17-05pr
      • 03-22-05
      • 03-24-05
      • 03-31-05
      • 03-31-05b

   3. Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items.

   4. Recommendation to receive and file report of Customer Service Surveys/Complaints. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 4, 2005.

   5. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of March 23, 2005.

   6. Recommendation to approve the class specification for Fire Captain. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated April 5, 2005.

   7. Recommendation to accept donations of $5,000.00 from John Golden to be used for Jazz Memorial plaques; $500.00 from J. Robert Bragonier to be used for Jazz Memorial plaques; $25.00 from Alan Wilkins to be used for Jazz Memorial plaques; and, $150.00 from Woman’s Club of Hermosa Beach to be used for Spring Lunch with the Bunny event. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated April 4, 2005.

   8. Recommendation to adopt resolution ordering the preparation of a report for the annual levy of assessments within the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District during fiscal year 2005-06.

      Memorandum from Interim Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated March 31, 2005.

   9. Recommendation to receive and file project update regarding the Los Angeles County West Coast Basin Barrier Project – Telemetry System. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 5, 2005.

   10. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the application for grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Specified Project Grant Program for the Pier Renovation – Phase III”.

       Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated March 24, 2005.

   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 April 5, 2005.

       Claimant: Freedman, Jack
       Date of Loss: 03-01-05
       Date Filed: 03-21-05
       Allegation: Personal Injury

   12. Recommendation to authorize securing the services of Building Cleaning Services of Glendale, California to continue the mold remediation at the General Services Building in the amount of $9,625; authorize the appropriation of $11,625 from the General Fund; 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 amount of $2,000. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 4, 2005.

   13. Recommendation approval of a resolution of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, exempting Ava Avenue, between 21st Street and its southerly terminus, from the sidewalk requirement of Subsection (b) of Section 12.08.010 General Requirement of Chapter 12.08 Street, Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter construction of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code.

       Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 5, 2005.

   14. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #060478 for a 2 unit condominium project at 62 8th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 5, 2005.

   15. Recommendation to approve FY 04-05 contract amendment for Consolidated Disposal Services. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 6, 2005.

       Attachment

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. PROJECT CIP 04-534 PARK IMPROVEMENTS - FORT LOTS-O-FUN PLAYGROUND RENOVATION APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 7, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : Authorize staff to advertise for bids for the Fort Lots-O-Fun renovation and sole source with Big Toys, Inc. for the playground equipment for this park.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. SENATE BILL 926 (FLOREZ) - OPPOSE POSITION. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 7, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION :Consider taking a position opposing SB926 (Florez) and direct the City Manager to track the bill through the legislative process.

   2. INFORMATION ITEM – AREA CODE SPLIT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 7, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : Receive as an information item.

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.

   1. Request from Mayor Reviczky to consider taking a position in support of SB148 (Scott) Alcoholic Beverages: Licensing Restrictions.

   2. Recommendation from Councilmember Keegan request that staff be directed to develop an advisory measure on www.wifihermosabeach.com and its expansion to a Citywide service, outlining proposed costs to construct and estimated bandwidth costs and maintenance costs, with staff to return with wording of a measure for the fall elections.

   ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:

   1. MINUTES:

      1. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on March 8, 2005.

      2. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on March 22, 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

   ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

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