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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 RECOGNITION TO
LINDA WOLIN
HERMOSA BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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 received on March 20, 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 March 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 February 2006 financial reports:

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

   5. Recommendation to approve agreement with Los Angeles County for Animal Control Services and authorize the Mayor to execute agreement. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 14, 2006.

   6. Recommendation to award a construction contract for the Project No. CIP 02-626 Community Center Building Complex ADA Upgrades to Torres Construction Corporation of the City of Los Angeles in the amount of $308,000; authorize the transfer of $259,000 from CIP 00-630 Capital Improvement Fund to CIP 02-626; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest subject to approval by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to issue change orders as necessary within the approved budget. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated March 21, 2006.

   7. Recommendation to approve the attached First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and CBM Consulting, Inc. for an increase in scope of services and contract amount of $10,730 for Project No. CIP 04-117 Manhattan Avenue Street Improvements; approve the attached First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Hermosa Beach and CBM Consulting, Inc. for an increase in scope of services and contract amount of $6,265 for Project No. CIP 05-120 Street Improvements- Various Streets; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest said amendments, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make additional changes to the agreements up to $2,500 for Project No. CIP 04-117 Manhattan Avenue Street Improvements and up to $2,500 for Project No. CIP 05-120 Street Improvements- Various Streets to address potential unforeseen issues during construction. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated March 8, 2006.

   8. Recommendation to approve tentative date for review of the 2006-2007 Budget – Thursday, June 1, 2006 at 7:10 p.m.. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated March 16, 2006.

   9. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of February 15, 2006.

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

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

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

   13. Recommendation to appropriate $21,825 from the Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (COPS) program to purchase an additional twenty (20) TASER electronic control devices; appropriate $20,000 from the Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (COPS) program to purchase additional network attached storage for the existing jail and station video surveillance system; appropriate $25,000 from the Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (COPS) program to purchase network attached storage for the vehicle-mounted digital video surveillance devices to be installed in all patrol vehicles during the 2006/2007 budget year; and, appropriate $6,000 from the Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (COPS) program to purchase the first of twelve (12) vehicle-mounted digital video surveillance systems for the patrol car fleet. Memorandum from Police Captain Tom Eckert dated March 22, 2006.

   14. Recommendation to approve the request for HB 5000 & City Walk proposed for Saturday, April 14, 2007. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn dated March 21, 2006.

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.

   NONE

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE “MEN & WOMEN OF THE YEAR” COMMEMORATION. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated March 21, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the installation of bronze plaques on the east side of the Strand wall adjacent to Noble Park commemorating the honorees of the Man and Woman of the Year Award given annually by the Chamber of Commerce since 1961.

   2. 1255 PROSPECT AVENUE – ORDINANCE FOR THE ZONE CHANGE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 28, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION - 47TH ANNUAL MUNICIPAL SEMINAR. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 21, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve seminar attendance for Councilmember Reviczky and approve reimbursement of expenses in accordance with the City’s travel policy.

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

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