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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROCLAMATIONS

American Heart Month February 2006

Youth Art Month March 2006

PRESENTATIONS

PRESENTATION TO RETIRING POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL LAVIN

PRESENTATION BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ON UNDERGROUND DISTRICTS

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 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.

   NONE

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 February 14, 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 January 2006 financial reports:

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

   5. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of January 18, 2006.

   6. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated February 21, 2006.

   7. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of February 7, 2006.

   8. Recommendation to approve Final Map #26664 for a 2-unit condo at 310 Monterey Blvd. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 21, 2006.

   9. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of February 21, 2006.

   10. Recommendation to approve the proposal from artist Caroline Falk to implement a temporary public art display of “gates” designed by local youth located on the greenbelt. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn dated February 21, 2006.

   11. Recommendation to award a Professional Services Agreement to J.C. Chang & Associates, Inc. to provide architectural/engineering design services to prepare plans and specifications for CIP No. 99-631 Beach Restroom Rehabilitation, in the amount of $27,620.00; 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 $4,200. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated February 21, 2006.

   12. Recommendation to authorize the Public Works Director to obtain bids from qualified contractors to install the (sole source) Suretreat® Total Performance System on the pier concrete deck and approve the transfer of funds required for the project from the remaining funds available in the Pier Renovation, Phase III Project. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated February 14, 2006.

   13. Recommendation to deny the following claim and refer it to the City’s Liability Claims Administrator. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated February 23, 2006.

       Claimant: Donald Morgan
       Date of Loss: 8/26/05
       Date Filed: 2/21/06
       Allegation: Claimant alleges false arrest.

   14. Recommendation to approve Final Map #54429 for a 7-unit condo at 801, 803, 805, 807, 809, 811 and 813 20th Street (previously known as 2006, 2014 and 2024 Pacific Coast Highway). Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 22, 2006.

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   1. ORDINANCE NO. 06-1263: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING THE PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR PROPERTIES NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE. For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated February 21, 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.

   1. PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL, ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2005, OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR A RESTAURANT WITH ON-SALE ALCOHOL TO CHANGE THE CLOSING TIME FROM 12:00 MIDNIGHT TO 2:00AM DAILY AT 73 PIER AVENUE, MEDITERRANEO RESTAURANT. (Continued from meeting of October 11, 2005 per applicant’s request). Letter from applicant dated February 21, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Continue Public Hearing per applicant’s request.

   2. 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 meetings of November 22, 2005 and January 24, 2006) Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 21, 2006.

      PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Deny the requested Zone change.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   NONE

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   NONE

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 January 24, 2005.

   2. LIABILITY CLAIMS
      Government Code Section 54956.95

      Claimant: Gary Brutsch and Tina Williams
      Claim Against:

   3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
      Government Code Section 54957.6

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

   ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

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