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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF APRIL 12, 2005: 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 April 12, 2005.

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

      • 04-07-05
      • 04-14-05
      • 04-18-05
      • 4-5-05pr

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

   4. Recommendation to receive and file the March 2005 financial reports:

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

   5. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 18, 2005

   6. Recommendation to accept donation of $2,000 from the Woman’s Club of Hermosa Beach to be used for S.A.R.T. (Sexual Assault Response Team) medical services. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated April 20, 2005.

   7. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of April 19, 2005.

   8. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of April 5, 2005

   9. Recommendation to award the purchase of one (1) Chevrolet Trail Blazer to Wondries Fleet Division of Alhambra, California, in the amount of $25,988.53 and authorize staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents as required. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 19, 2005.

   10. 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 21, 2005.

       Claimant: Cuadra, Ernesto
       Date of Loss: 03-25-05
       Date Filed: 04-12-05
       Allegation: Property Damage and Personal Injury

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. COUNCIL REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW A PERMANENT DECK COVER ON THE SECOND FLOOR DECK, AND SEASONAL TENTS FOR OUTDOOR BANQUETS ON THE UPPER LEVEL DECK, AND A VARIANCE FOR THESE STRUCTURES TO EXCEED THE MAXIMUM 30-FOOT HEIGHT LIMIT AT 1301 MANHATTAN AVENUE, THE UNION CATTLE COMPANY (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 8 AND 22, 2005 MEETINGS). Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 19, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : Reopen the public hearing and, after taking testimony, consider the resolution to sustain the Planning Commission’s decision and deny the request.

   2. TEXT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW SIGN OWNERS TO SUBSTITUTE NON-COMMERCIAL SPEECH ON A COMMERCIAL SIGN. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 19, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : Amend Section 17.50.010 to add a substitution clause that will allow the substitution of non-commercial sign copy on commercial signs.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. MOVIE IN THE PARK Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn dated April 19, 2005.

      Attachment A

      Attachment B

      RECOMMENDATION : Approve the Movie in the Park, “Shark Tales”, at Valley Park on Saturday, August 27, 2005.

   2. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COMMITTEE. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn dated April 19, 2005.

      Attachment A

      Attachment B

      CENTENNIAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

      SPONSORSHIP BRIEF

      RECOMMENDATION : Approve request for formation of the “Centennial Celebration Committee”.

   3. REVIEW OF COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR DINING REGULATIONS – HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 12.16.090 – 12.15.100 AND OUTDOOR DINING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES - LOWER PIER AVENUE Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld and Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 18, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : Review the code provisions, standards and discussion items and direct staff to return with a resolution revising or clarifying the regulations and standards as required.

   4. VERIZON FIBER OPTIC CABLE UPGRADES AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 21, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : Consider Verizon’s request to install approximately 30 above grade electrical cabinets throughout the City as part of their “Fiber to the Premises” (FTTP) project.

   5. CONCERT SERIES PROPOSAL – SUMMER 2005 Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn dated April 19, 2005.

      PRODUCTION HISTORY

      RECOMMENDATION : Approve concert dates of July 31, August 7, and August 14, 2005 and proposal for entertainment venue; and, appropriate $50,000 in the 2005-06 budget as follows: $25,000 General Fund Designated from American Express donation; $14,000 donations to be received from Arrowhead, Corona Light; $2,500 reappropriation of 2004-05 donation from 24 Hour Fitness; $8,500 from Prospective Expenditures or additional donations or sponsors.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. AMERICAN EXPRESS FUNDS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 21, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION :That the City Council revise its action of 11/23/04 regarding of the use of the American Express Funds to appropriate for additional funds for the Sunset Concert Series and for the Centennial Celebration entertainment activities.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. VACANCIES – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS UNSCHEDULED VACANCY OF UNEXPIRED TERM –PLANNING COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 20, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION :That the City Council schedule a meeting (specify time) prior to its regular meeting of Tuesday, May 10, 2005, to interview applicants for the unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2008, with appointment to be made later that evening, during the regular Council 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

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