City Council Agenda January 10, 2006

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 10, 2006 - Council Chambers, City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Regular Session - 7:10 p.m.
Closed Session - Immediately following Regular Session

MAYOR
J.R. Reviczky
MAYOR PRO TEM
Peter Tucker
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Sam Y. Edgerton
Michael Keegan
Art Yoon
CITY CLERK
Elaine Doerfling
CITY TREASURER
John M. Workman
CITY MANAGER
Stephen R. Burrell
CITY ATTORNEY
Michael Jenkins

All council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND.

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

PRESENTATIONS

CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION NICHOLAS FRALEY

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 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 Patty Egerer dated December 19, 2005 regarding signalization of PCH at 16th Street.

    2. Letter from Lee H. Grant dated December 18, 2005 regarding signalization of PCH at 16th Street.

    3. Letter from Roger Creighton dated December 28, 2005 regarding election issues.

  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 December 13, 2005.

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

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

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

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

    5. Recommendation to adopt a resolution to exempt from the new Nonconforming Ordinance those nonconforming remodel applications that were in the plan review process prior to the adoption date of the revised Nonconforming Ordinance. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 27, 2005.

    6. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of office furniture from Trader Boys of Los Angeles for furnishing the “Base 3” building located at Valley Drive and 11th Street in the amount of $9,929.39 (including taxes and shipping). Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin dated December 28, 2005.

    7. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of 25 new light fixtures and fiberglass composite poles for The Strand at a cost of $52,938.30 from Inglewood Electric, Inc. and authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes not to exceed $5,200.00. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated December 19, 2005.

    8. 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 January 4, 2006.

      Claimant: Kurt Bennett Eisinger
      Date of Loss: 6/14/2005
      Date Filed: 12/12/2005
      Allegation: Claimant alleges illegal arrest and detention.

      Claimant: Melissa I. Scheuerman
      Date of Loss: 7/4/2005
      Date Filed: 12/22/2005
      Allegation: Claimant alleges violation of civil rights, false arrest, assault and battery, etc.

    9. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated January 4, 2006.

    10. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #061509 for a 2 unit condo at 631 1st Street Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated December 29, 2005.

    11. Recommendation to reject all bids for Project No. 02-626 Community Center Complex ADA Upgrades and authorize staff to re-advertise for bids and invite all previous participating bidders to re-bid for the project. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated January 4, 2006.

    12. Recommendation to receive and file list of regular and ongoing City board, commission and committee appointive terms which will expire during the 2006 calendar year. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated December 19, 2005.

    13. Recommendation to approve increasing the existing agreement with Psomas to perform project management services for various Capital Improvement Projects on an interim basis, to a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated January 3, 2006.

    14. Recommendation to accept the work by Alliance Streetworks, Inc. for Project No. CIP 02-108 Street Improvements 2nd Street from Pacific Coast Highway to The Strand and Monterey Boulevard from 4th Street to Herondo Street; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and, authorize staff to release payment to Alliance Streetworks, Inc. (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated December 28, 2005.

    15. Recommendation to approve Change Order No. 11 increasing the contract amount with George Hopkins Construction for construction of Project No. CIP 00-630 Pier Renovation Phase III by $70,151.50 and a 32 working day contract time extension to cover the design changes and the extended duration needed to complete Phase III; and, approve Change Order No. 3 increasing the contract amount for construction management/inspection services with Harris & Associates by $15,845.00 to cover the supplemental specialty welding inspection and assistance with close-out activities beyond anticipated revised completion date, needed to complete Phase III. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated January 3, 2006.

    16. Recommendation to receive and file report of Customer Service Surveys/Complaints. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated January 4, 2006.

    17. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of September 28, 2005.

  3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

    1. ORDINANCE NO. 06-1259 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING CABLE, VIDEO, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS, REDESIGNATING CHAPTERS 5.16 AND 5.17 OF TITLE 5 AS UNCODIFIED ORDINANCES, AND AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5.16.”For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated January 3, 2006.

    2. ORDINANCE NO. 06-1260 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO PROVIDE CABLE SERVICE TO VERIZON CALIFORNIA INC.” For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated January 3, 2006.

  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. 2004-05 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR) (INCLUDING REPORT FROM INDEPENDENT AUDITOR). Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated December 13, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the 2004-05 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which includes the report from Caporicci, Cropper and Larson, our independent auditors.

    2. REVISED TREE ORDINANCE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated December 14, 2005.

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce proposed Tree Ordinance.

    3. TAXI CAB RATE INCREASE FROM $2.00 TO $2.20 AS THE BASE RATE. (Continued from meeting of December 13, 2005). Receive and file report on dispatch centers for the City’s franchised taxicab companies and adopt resolution approving the base rate increase to $2.20 effective January 10, 2005.

  7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    None

  8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

    1. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OR SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL THE CURRENT VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated January 4, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider the alternatives available for filling the current Council vacancy, either by appointment or a special election, and take action as required by the California Elections Code.

  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 December 14, 2005.

    2. 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

    ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

    ADJOURNMENT