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 JULY 12, 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.

   NONE

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 June 28, 2005.

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

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      • 2b 07-07-05
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      • 2b 07-14-05
      • 2b 07-18-05

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

   4. Recommendation to receive and file the June 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 July 13, 2005.

   6. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of June 15, 2005.

   7. Recommendation to receive and file report of Customer Service Surveys/Complaints. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 19, 2005.

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

   9. 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 July 20, 2005.

      Claimant: S.E. Pipeline Construction Company
      Date of Loss: 03-01-05
      Date Filed: 07-12-05
      Allegation: Personal injury to third party

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

   11. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of four (4) new black and white patrol cars from Wondries Fleet Group of Alhambra, California in the amount of $97,421.04 (includes all taxes). Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated July 21, 2005.

   12. Recommendation to approve Change Order No. 2 increasing the contract amount for construction management/inspection services with Harris & Associates by $70,000 to cover the extended duration needed to complete Project No. 00-630 Pier Renovation – Phase III. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated July 19, 2005.

   13. Recommendation to authorize staff to advertise for bids for the improvements to the Sewage Lift Stations at 35th Street and The Strand, and Ingleside Drive and 33rd Place and authorize staff to sole source a “Gorman Rupp” pre-packaged submersible pump system through California Environmental Controls, Inc.. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated July 20, 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 THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DENIAL OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM CC, COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR, TO MD, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AND ZONE CHANGE FROM SPA7, SPECIFIC PLAN AREA NO. 7, TO R-2, TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF UP TO TWO RESIDENTIAL UNITS, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 722 1ST STREET. (Continued from meetings of May 24, 2005 and June 28, 2005) Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 19, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : Adopt resolution sustaining the Planning Commission’s decision.

   2. REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON JUNE 21, 2005, TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALTER THE FLOOR PLAN TO ALLOW A DANCE FLOOR FOR AN EXISTING RESTAURANT WITH ON SALE ALCOHOL AT 53 PIER AVENUE, FAT FACE FENNER’S FISHACK. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 19, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : To approve the request subject to conditions as contained in the draft resolution.

   3. ADOPTION OF METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY (MTA) LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT AND SELF CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION CERTIFYING COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 19, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : Adopt resolution certifying compliance with Congestion Management Program.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. CITYWIDE SPEED SURVEY AND POSTED SPEED LIMITS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated July 20, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION : That the City Council approve the Citywide Speed Survey prepared by AAE, Inc. with the following exceptions; amend the Traffic Engineer’s recommendations to include an additional 5 mph reduction below the 85th percentile such that Valley Drive, between Gould Avenue to 2nd Street, and Ardmore Avenue, between Pier Avenue and 8th Street, to remain posted at 25 mph; and, waive full reading and introduce the ordinance establishing citywide posted speed limits.

   2. RESOLUTIONS TO PLACE MEASURE ON BALLOT FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 8, 2005, REQUEST CONSOLIDATION WITH THE COUNTY, SET PRIORITIES FOR ARGUMENTS, DIRECT PREPARATION OF IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS, AND PROVIDE FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 19, 2005.

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      RECOMMENDATION : Approve the wording of the ballot measure question; decide on the filing of written arguments by Council against the measure; and adopt resolutions to (a) place the measure on the ballot, (b) request consolidation with the County, (c) set priorities for written arguments and direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis for each measure, and (d) provide for rebuttal arguments.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   NONE

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:

      1. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on June 14, 2005;
      2. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on June 28, 2005;
      and,
      3. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on July 12, 2005
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   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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