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City Council Agenda, January 24, 2006
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - Council Chambers, City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
Regular Session - 7:10 p.m.
Closed Session - Immediately following Regular Session
- MAYOR
- Peter Tucker
- MAYOR PRO TEM
- Sam Y. Edgerton
- COUNCIL MEMBERS
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Michael Keegan
J. R. Reviczky
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- CITY CLERK
- Elaine Doerfling
- CITY TREASURER
- John M. Workman
- CITY MANAGER
- Stephen R. Burrell
- CITY ATTORNEY
- Michael Jenkins
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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
CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JANUARY 10, 2006: 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.
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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:
- during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar;
- during Public Hearings; and,
- 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.
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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.
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Recommendation to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on January 10, 2006.
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Recommendation to ratify check register.
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Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items.
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Recommendation to receive and file the December 2005 financial reports:
- Revenue and expenditure report;
- City Treasurer's report; and,
- Investment report.
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Recommendation to accept donation(s) of $1,600 from Felicity Gray and Lisa Gray Shellburg to be used for a memorial bench for Earle Gray to be placed at the pier. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated January 18, 2006.
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Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of January 3, 2006.
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Recommendation to approve a six month extension to the contract with Hazelrigg Risk Management Services for Third Party Administration of Workers’ Compensation Claims. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated January 18, 2006.
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Recommendation to authorize the purchase and installation of fire apparatus headset systems for four fire department emergency apparatus from South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated January 17, 2006.
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Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated January 18, 2006.
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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 18, 2006.
Claimant: | William Druar |
Date of Loss: | 9/5/05 |
Date Filed: | 1/11/06 |
Allegation: | Claimant alleges Hermosa Beach Police unlawfully ordered him to vacate property. |
Claimant: | Dr. Ralph Villani |
Date of Loss: | 7/12/05 |
Date Filed: | 1/11/06 |
Allegation: | Claimant alleges dangerous condition caused bicycle accident resulting in personal injury. |
Claimant: | C. Lynn Curnutt |
Date of Loss: | 12/27/05 |
Date Filed: | 1/3/06 |
Allegation: | Trip and fall. |
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Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of January 17, 2006.
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CONSENT ORDINANCES
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ORDINANCE NO. 05-1261 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING TREES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE. For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated January 12, 2006.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.
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CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF 2006 COMMERCIAL SPECIAL EVENTS: EVP TOUR - PRO AM BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT - JUNE 17
HERMOSA BEACH TRIATHLON (MESP) - OCTOBER 15
WATERSHED EXPO 2006 - MARCH 25
GREAT AUTOS OF YESTERYEAR CAR SHOW - MAY 6
HERMOSA BEACH ART WALK - 5/11, 6/8, 7/13
AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION (AAU) YOUTH VOLLEYBALL - JULY 8, 9, 16
SO CAL FOUNDATION BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT - JULY 29
FRIENDS OF THE PARKS - MOVIE IN THE PARK - AUGUST 26
VOLCOM SEA SLUGS YOUTH SURF CONTEST - DECEMBER 9
Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn dated January 17, 2006.
RECOMMENDATION : Review proposed calendar of special events, select events for approval, and consider requested fee waivers.
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TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF RETAIL MERCHANDISE ON PIER PLAZA. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 16, 2006.
RECOMMENDATION : Introduce Ordinance.
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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. (Continued from meeting of November 22, 2005) Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 18, 2006.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: : Deny the requested Zone change.
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FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ALLOCATIONS FOR AN ESTIMATED $89,494 FOR THE CONTINUING PROJECT TO RETROFIT THE COMMUNITY THEATER AND CENTER FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA); AND, AN ESTIMATED $9,944 TO ADMINISTER THE CDBG PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNTY AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. (Continued from meeting of November 22, 2005) Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 12, 2006.
RECOMMENDATION: : Adopt resolution approving the CDBG Block Grant Budget for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.
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INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 05-1250 TO EXTEND THE WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW GREASE CONTROL DEVICES IN FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 12, 2006.
RECOMMENDATION: :Introduce ordinance extending the deadlines for the installation of new grease control devices in food services establishments and for the waiver of permit fees.
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
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PROPOSED BONNIE BRAE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2006 1; ENGINEER’S REPORT APPROVAL; AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS ALLOWING THE PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE PROPOSED DISTRICT TO VOTE ON THE ASSESSMENTS.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated January 17, 2006.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving report and the fixing time and place of the public hearing for Assessment District No. 2006-1; and, adopt resolution declaring intent to form an assessment district and making certain findings and determinations in connection therewith, all relating to Assessment District No. 2006-1.
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DISABLED PARKING SPACES IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated January 18, 2006.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the “Guidelines For Requesting A Disabled Parking Space” prepared by the Public Works Commission.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
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CYPRESS STREET NORTH OF 8TH STREET - PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2006.
Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 18, 2006.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file status report.
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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
None
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OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL
Requests from Council members for possible future agenda items:
Recommended Action:
- Vote by Council whether to discuss this item;
- refer to staff for a report back on a future agenda; or,
- resolution of matter by Council action tonight.
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ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:
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MINUTES:
- Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on January 10, 2006.
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 4187-005-902
Negotiating Parties: Stephen Burrell & Larry Daniels
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment
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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
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