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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

PRESENTATION TO RETIRING POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL LAVIN

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION HERMOSA BEACH KIWANIS CLUB 80TH ANNIVERSARY

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 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.

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 Roger Creighton dated January 30, 2006.

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 January 24, 2006.

   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 December 2005 Revenue and expenditure report. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 6, 2006.

   5. Recommendation to accept donations of $10,000 from PRODINF, LLC “Southland Tales” to be used for the 2006-07 Sunset Concert series and $253 from Vietnam Veterans of America South Bay Chapter 53 Hgsp to be used for the Veterans’ Memorial maintenance. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 6, 2006.

   6. Recommendation to adopt a resolution acknowledging the receipt, filing and approval of the annual statement of investment policy and delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer for the year 2006. Memorandum from City Treasurer John Workman dated January 26, 2006.

   7. Recommendation to accept the work by George C. Hopkins Construction Co., Inc.. for Project No. CIP 00-630 Pier Renovation, Phase III; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and, authorize staff to release payment to George C. Hopkins Construction Co., Inc. (5% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated January 25, 2006.

   8. Recommendation to accept the work by Damon Construction Co. for Project No. CIP 04-113 Concrete Street Improvements – Various Locations; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and, authorize staff to release payment to Damon Construction Co. (10% retained for 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated January 18, 2006.

   9. 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 February 6, 2006.

      Claimant:	Frank W. Wallstein, Jr.
      Date of Loss:	7/22/05
      Date Filed:	1/19/06
      Allegation:	Claimant alleges harassment by police.

      Claimant:	Stephen C. Stouder
      Date of Loss:	8/2/05
      Date Filed:	2/1/06
      Allegation:	Property damage from sewer backup.

   10. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Hermosa Beach General & Supervisory Employees’ Association represented by Teamster Local 911. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated February 8, 2006.

   11. Recommendation to award Professional Services Agreement to John M. Cruikshank Consultants, Inc. (JMC2) to provide design and engineering services for CIP No. 02-104 Bayview Drive Undergrounding Street Improvements in the amount of $15,000; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes to the agreement up to $1,500. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated February 7, 2006.

   12. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving expense reimbursement policy pursuant to AB1234 (Government Code Sections 53232.2 and 53232.3). Memorandum from City Attorney Michael Jenkins dated February 9, 2006.

   13. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #061349 for a 2 unit condominium project at 1522 Palm Drive and 1523 Manhattan Avenue. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 25, 2006.

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   1. ORDINANCE NO. 06-1262 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 05-1250 TO EXTEND THE DEADLINES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW GREASE CONTROL DEVICES IN FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND THE WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES THEREFOR.” For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated February 1, 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. MID YEAR BUDGET REVIEW 2005-06. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 3, 2006.

      Attachment A
      Attachment B
      Attachment C

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the revisions to estimated revenue, appropriations, budget transfers and fund balances as shown in the Budget Summary and Revenue Worksheet; approve personnel changes as discussed under “Personnel Changes”; and, approve the recommendations discussed under “Recommendations on Policies/Goals”.

   2. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR PROPERTIES NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 2, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council introduce the attached ordinance to amend the municipal code by limiting the processing of applications for any property not in compliance until the illegal condition has been remedied.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. REQUEST FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR PLACEMENT OF AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE 2006 07 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS DIRECTORY. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 25, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider the request for placement of an advertisement in the 2006 07 Chamber of Commerce Business Directory; and, if approved, appropriate $2,112 for this purpose.

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 January 24, 2006.

   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: Frilot et al. v. Michael Lavin, et al.
         Case Number: YC051526
      2. Name of Case: Nolan et. al. v. City of Hermosa Beach

   3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
      Government Code Section 54957.6

      City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell
      Employee Organizations: Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association

   ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

   RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

   ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

   ADJOURNMENT

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