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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE:

1. Designate Mayor for a term ending September 16, 2006;
2. Designate Mayor Pro Tempore for a term ending September 16, 2006; and,
3. Intergovernmental agencies requiring appointment of Mayor as delegate.

Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 31, 2005.

PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO OUTGOING MAYOR

INCOMING COMMENTS BY MAYOR

RECESS

RECONVENE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 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 October 25, 2005.

   2. Recommendation to ratify check register.

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

   4. Recommendation to adopt the new graduated fine schedule approved by the City Council at their regular meeting of October 25, 2005 for Section 22500(f) of the Vehicle Code and adopt a resolution amending the bail schedule for city parking violations. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated November 1, 2005.

   5. Recommendation to accept donations of $25.00 from Tal-San Music/Charlie or Sandi Shoemake to be used for the Jazz Memorial; $3,000.00 from Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce to be used for the Centennial Celebration; $150.00 from South Bay BMW/Mini to be used for the Halloween Carnival; $150.00 from the Woman’s Club of Hermosa Beach to be used for the Halloween Carnival; and, $328.50 from Anonymous to be used for the Centennial Celebration. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 1, 2005.

   6. Recommendation to receive and file report of Customer Service Surveys/Complaints. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 31, 2005.

   7. Recommendation to award Professional Services Agreement to J. C. Chang and Associates, Inc. to develop a Master Plan for the Public Works Maintenance Yard in the amount of $26,370 and provide Architectural/Engineering Design Services for the Mechanic Shop and Sign & Paint Shop (Phase I of the Master Plan) for CIP No. 02-612 in the amount of $39,240; authorize the City Clerk to attest and the Mayor to execute said agreement, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the agreement up to $6,500. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 24, 2005.

   8. Recommendation to authorize purchase of a “Gorman-Rupp, Above-ground Submersible Valve Package (ASVP)” sewage lift station from California Environmental Controls, Inc. of Whittier, California, in the amount of $60,500.00; authorize the Public Works Director to execute and the City Clerk to attest the purchase contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes as necessary within the contingency of $6,000. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 31, 2005.

   9. Recommendation to accept the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Award of $162,441; appropriate $162,441 in the grant fund with corresponding estimated revenue in the same amount; and, appropriate $8,549 from Prospective Expenditures as the City’s share and commitment to participate in the Program. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated November 3, 2005.

   10. Recommendation to approve $7,000 allocation of Centennial Celebration funds towards website development and sponsorship packets, with the understanding that the Centennial Committee will continue to seek monetary sponsors. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn dated November 1, 2005.

   11. Recommendation to approve amendment to City Manager employment agreement effective January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. Memorandum from Councilmember Edgerton and Councilmember Tucker dated November 3, 2005.

   12. Recommendation to approve the revised class specification for Senior Building Inspector. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated November 3, 2005.

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   1. ORDINANCE NO. 05-1256 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.32 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH CODE ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE, THE “CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,” 2004 EDITION AND THE APPENDICES THERETO, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND EXCEPTIONS INCLUDING FEES AND PENALTIES.” For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 31, 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.

   NONE

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WAGES, HOURS AND WORKING CONDITIONS GOVERNING EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE GENERAL AND SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated November 3, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the resolution establishing the wages, hours and working conditions for employees represented by the General and Supervisory Employees Association, Teamsters Local 911 effective November 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

   2. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WAGES, HOURS AND WORKING CONDITIONS GOVERNING EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE HERMOSA BEACH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated November 3, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the resolution establishing the wages, hours and working conditions for employees represented by the Hermosa Beach Firefighters’ Association effective November 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

   3. REQUEST FROM UNION CATTLE COMPANY TO TEMPORARILY PLACE A WEATHER TENT OVER THE OUTDOOR PATIO ON THE THIRD LEVEL

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider approving the request for the placement of the tent for a limited duration as requested provided the Union Cattle Company comes into complete compliance with the lowering of the roof on the second level patio.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. HOLIDAY PARKING REGULATIONS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 3, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council acknowledge the holiday parking program for all silver meters and parking lots from Wednesday, November 23, 2005 through Sunday, December 25, 2005.

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 October 11, 2005;

      Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on October 25, 2005;

   2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

      The City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.

      Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a)

      Name of Case: Roberts, et al v. City of Hermosa Beach
      Case Number: 04-CV-03076

   3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
      Government Code Section 54957.6

      City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell
      Employee Organizations: Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association Teamsters Union, Local 911

   ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

   RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

   ADJOURNMENT

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