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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

CANVASS OF VOTES AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8, 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 November 8, 2005.

   2. Recommendation to ratify check register.

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

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

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

   5. Recommendation to award Professional Services Agreement to MBF Consulting, Inc. to provide design and engineering services for CIP No. 05 413 in the amount of $59, 996; 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 $6,000. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated November 10, 2005.

   6. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of November 1, 2005.

   7. Recommendation to deny the following claims and refer them to the City’s Liability Claims Administrator. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated November 17, 2005.

      Claimant:	Powers, Darryl
      Date of Loss:	06-15-05
      Date Filed:	10-25-05
      Allegation:	Defamation, libel, slander

      Claimant:	Mercury Insurance as Subrogee for David Morse
      Date of Loss:	08-13-05
      Date Filed:	11-15-05
      Allegation:	Property damage due to roadway condition

      Claimant:	Sesso, Cynthia
      Date of Loss:	05-10-05
      Date Filed:	11-03-05
      Allegation:	Personal injury

      Claimant:	Kohrogi, Acey E.
      Date of Loss:	10-27-05
      Date Filed:	11-08-05
      Allegation:	Property damage due to roadway condition

   8. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of November 15, 2005.

   9. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated November 17, 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. TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES. (Continued from meeting of October 11, 2005 & October 25, 2005) Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 15, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance amending Chapter 17.52 of the Zoning Ordinance.

   2. ZONE CHANGE FROM M-1, LIGHT MANUFACTURING, TO R-2, TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 494 ARDMORE AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld.

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance approving the zone change.

   3. REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON OCTOBER 18, 2005, TO DENY A ZONE CHANGE FROM C-3 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TO R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AT 1255 PROSPECT AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 15, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION: Sustain the Planning Commission decision to deny the requested zone change.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. ANNUAL REVIEW OF FIESTAS Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 9, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive the attached information concerning both Memorial Day and Labor Day and approve the events for 2006 with any specific changes.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   NONE

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated November 16, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION: Appoint delegates and alternates to the various committees consistent with the policy of maintaining permanent representation whenever possible and delete any obsolete temporary subcommittees as appropriate.

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 October 11, 2005;
      2. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on October 25, 2005; and,
      3. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on November 8, 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)

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

      2. Name of Case: Macpherson v. City of Hermosa Beach
         Case Number: BC172546

         Anticipated Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(b)

      3. Number of potential cases: 1

   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

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