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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATION

PRESENTATION OF DONATION
TO THE LAWNBOWLING CLUB FROM THE
FRIENDS OF THE PARK

PRESENTATION TO THE HERMOSA ART FOUNDATION FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH KIWANIS CLUB

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MAY 24, 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.

   1. Letter from Jim Parker of the Beach Cities Masonic Lodge requesting permission to install a banner as a non-profit organization.

   2. Letter from Roger Creighton dated May 29, 2005 regarding sidewalk access.

   3. Letter from Roger Creighton dated May 29, 2005 regarding fire hydrants.

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 May 24, 2005.

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

      • 05-19-05
      • 05-19-05pr
      • 05-26-05
      • 06-02-05
      • 06-02-05
      • 06-02-05
      • 05-17-05

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

   4. Recommendation to accept donation of $20.00 from Kirk W. Reeve to be used for Jazz Memorial plaques. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 2, 2005.

   5. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of May 18, 2005.

   6. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #060935 for a 2 unit condo at 634 7th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 7, 2005.

   7. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #061058 for a 2 unit condo at 24 8th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 23, 2005.

   8. Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the City of Manhattan Beach allowing the connection to the Manhattan Beach sewer; appropriate $12,000 from the Sewer Fund (160) to pay the Sewer Connection Fee; and, approve the transfer of $25,000 from CIP No. 03-418 to CIP No. 02-412 to complete the sewer connection. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated June 6, 2005..

   9. Recommendation to award contract for Project CIP 04-534 Park Improvements – Bowling Green Lawn Renovation to TruGreen Landcare of Gardena, California in the amount of $19,880; authorize appropriation of the $5,000 donation from the Lawn Bowling Club; 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 appropriated project budget. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated June 7, 2005.

   10. Recommendation to award contract to renovate the fire station crew restrooms per Fire Department specifications to Ken Leal Plumbing and authorize $5,681 from account #180-8610-4201, “station 2nd story subfloor replacement” to fund the project. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated June 7, 2005.

   11. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of ten mattresses and one bunk bed frame and authorize $2,141.53 from account #180-8610-4201, “station 2nd story subfloor replacement” to complete the purchase of the mattresses and bunk bed frame. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated June 7, 2005.

   12. Recommendation to adopt resolution supporting the efforts of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy to acquire 722 acres of open space and create the Portuguese Bend Nature Preserve. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 9, 2005.

   13. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of Canon ImageRunner Digital Copy/Print/Scan/Fax Networked Office Systems for City Hall. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 7, 2005.

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   1. ORDINANCE NO. 05-1250 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PLUMBING CODE (CHAPTER 15.16) TO REQUIRE THE RETROFITTING OF GREASE REMOVAL SYSTEMS FOR FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS, PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION OF GREASE RECOVERY SYSTEMS IN ALL FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE. For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 25, 2005.

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. 2005-2006 BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.

      1. ADOPTION OF 2005-2006 BUDGET. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 7, 2005.

         RECOMMENDATION: Hear public testimony regarding the 2005-06 Budget; review the items from the Budget Workshop; declare funds in the Loma Improvement Fund in the amount of $99,877 plus any interest earned in 2005-06 as surplus and direct that funds be credited to the assessment or returned if paid in full; consider placing a measure on the November 2005 ballot to increase the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT); consider increasing development fees for Sewer Connection, Park Recreation In Lieu and Fire Flow; approve contracts for services budgeted in the 2005-06 Budget; and, adopt resolution approving the 2005-06 Budget.

      2. ADOPTION OF 2005-2006 APPROPRIATION LIMIT. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 2, 2005.

         RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution setting the 2005-2006 appropriations limit.

   2. HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 2005-2006. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated June 8, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : To order of certain improvements and the levy and collection of assessments within the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 2005-2006 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2005 and ending June 30, 2006.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. DEPLOYMENT OF POLICE AND FIRE PERSONNEL FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin and Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated June 2, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : Receive and file report.

   2. AMBULANCE TRANSPORT PROGRAM Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated June 9, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : That City Council: 1) Continue with the City’s own ambulance transport program; 2) Increase the ambulance transportation billing rate to the recommended User Fee Study of $773 for both residents and non-residents; 3) Authorize the purchase of two new ambulances; 4) Authorize the third-party billing services of Wittman Enterprises; 5) Revisit additional staffing request after one full year of experience with new rates and billing services.

   3. NATURAL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated June 7, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : Adopt resolution adopting the City’s Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan and authorizing the City Manager to amend and update the plan as needed.

   4. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING NOISE FROM COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS ON PIER PLAZA Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 9, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : Review and introduce the proposed ordinance.

   5. REQUEST TO CONSENT TO ASSIGN FIBER OPTIC CABLE EASEMENT FROM TYCO TELECOMMUNICATIONS (US) INC. TO VSNL TELECOMMUNICATIONS (US) INC. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 9, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : That the City Council review and approve the assignment of the Fiber Optic Cable Easement to VSNL Telecommunications (US) Inc. and direct the City Manager to execute the assignment document.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. LETTER PROPOSAL FROM TREYSPAN INC. EXPRESSING AN INTEREST IN OBTAINING A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE A WIRELESS BROADBAND SERVICE TO THE CITY. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 9, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION :That the City Council review the letter proposal and direct staff to negotiate a non-exclusive franchise agreement and return with the franchise agreement for approval.

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.

   None

   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 May 24, 2005.

   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

   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

   4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
      Government Code Section 54957

      Title: CITY MANAGER

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