AGENDA

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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

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2005: NO REPORTABLE ACTIONS.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

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 Paul Ishikawa dated June 7, 2005 regarding illegally parked vehicles and the speed of vehicles on “sidewalkless” streets.

   2. Letter from Roger Creighton dated May 29, 2005 regarding Easy Reader campaign statement by Councilmember Yoon.

   3. Letter from Roger Creighton dated June 11, 2005 regarding sidewalk safety.

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 Adjourned Regular meeting held on June 1, 2005; and,
      2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on June 14, 2005.

   2. Recommendation to ratify check register.

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

   4. Recommendation to accept donations of $5,000.00 from Friends of the Parks to be used for the Lawnbowling Green renovation and $8,000.00 from ChevronTexaco to be used for the Chevron Surf Camp. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated July 5, 2005.

   5. Recommendation to receive and file notice of closed claims Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated June 30, 2005.

   6. Recommendation to approve contract for City advertising (legal and display ads) with the Easy Reader newspaper and approve contract for a term of three years. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 7, 2005.

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

   8. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of two transport ambulances from Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc. in the amount of $211,087.50 and appropriate funds from the Equipment Replacement Fund. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated July 6, 2005.

   9. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #060281 for a 2 unit condo at 706 Monterey Boulevard. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 12, 2005.

   10. Recommendation to award purchase of one (1) 2005 Chevrolet Silverado Truck from Wondries Fleet Group of Alhambra, California in the amount of $27,284.87; authorize staff to reappropriate funds from budget year 04-05 from the Equipment Replacement Fund for this purchase; authorize an additional appropriation of $1,035; and, authorize staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents as required. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated July 5, 2005.

   11. Recommendation to refer an appeal of employee relation officer’s determination on request for unit modification to the City’s Civil Service Board for a hearing and final determination. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated July 7, 2005.

   12. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Hermosa Beach Police Officers’ Association. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated July 7, 2005.

   13. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Hermosa Beach Police Management Bargaining Unit. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated July 7, 2005.

   14. Recommendation to approve the award of contract to David Taussig & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $30,000 to provide Assessment Engineering services for the Bonnie Brae Utility Underground District; award of contract to Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth in the amount of $41,000 to provide Bond Counsel services; award of contract to Northcross, Hill & Ach in the amount of $25,000 as Financial Advisors for bond sales; authorize the City Manager to execute the above contracts on behalf of the City; and, advance $30,000 from the Contingency Fund to the Bonnie Brae Utility Underground District to fund the contract services of David Taussig & Associates. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated July 6, 2005.

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. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONE CHANGE AND APPROVE THE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT SUBJECT TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONE CHANGE AT 19 SECOND STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 21, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : Adopt a resolution sustaining the Planning Commission’s decision to deny the requested General Plan Amendment and Zone Change.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. CITYWIDE SPEED SURVEY AND POSTED SPEED LIMITS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated July 6, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : Approve the Citywide Speed Survey prepared by AAE, Inc.; and, waive full reading and introduce ordinance establishing citywide posted speed limits.

   2. ALTERNATIVE ORDINANCE FOR THE CONSIDERATION BY THE VOTERS FOR CONTROLLING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE GREENBELT AND ON THE BEACH. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 7, 2005`

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. APPOINTMENT TO SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD – MS. JANICE WEBB OF CITIBANK. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 12, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION :That the City Council accept the re-nomination of Ms. Janice Webb of Citibank to be re-appointed to serve on the South Bay Workforce Investment Board as the representative of the Hermosa Beach private sector for a 4-year term from July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2009.

   2. PARKING CASH KEY PROGRAM-RESIDENTIAL DISCOUNT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 12, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION :That the City Council provide direction to staff regarding initialing a resident discount for the Cash Key Program.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – APPOINTMENT TO PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 6, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION :Appoint from among the applicants interviewed earlier this evening to fill vacancy.

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.

   Request from Mayor Pro Tempore Tucker to set a policy to require anyone building a basement to sign and record a waiver acknowledging the potential of flooding of the area. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 7, 2005.

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

   1. MINUTES:

      a. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on June 14, 2005; and,
      b. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on June 28, 2005.

   2. 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

   3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
      Government Code Section 54957

      Title: CITY MANAGER

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