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PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK MAY 21-27, 2006

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF APRIL 25, 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 Tim Lovekin dated May 2, 2006 regarding the 726 Prospect Avenue lot merger.

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 April 25, 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 accept donations of $250.00 from Mer-Maid Restaurant to be used for the Centennial Celebration; $1,000.00 from the Friends of the Park to be used for camp scholarships; $100.00 from VFW Post 11045 to be used for Veteran’s Memorial maintenance; and, $2,000.00 from the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce to be used for the Centennial Celebration. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated May 2, 2006.

   5. Recommendation to receive and file report on the interim urgency ordinance to prohibit the establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 1, 2006.

   6. Recommendation to authorize the award of construction contract for the Pier Concrete Deck Treatment project to KC Industries, Inc. of the City of Thousand Oaks, in the amount of $87,300; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Contract subject to approval of 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 April 30, 2006.

   7. Recommendation to approve the attached retainer agreement with the law firm of Bird Marella and direct the City Manager to execute the agreement. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 3, 2006.

   8. Recommendation to approve the use of Lot B Parking Lot on Sunday, May 21, 2006 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm in conjunction with a fundraising event at Gallery C. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 3, 2006.

   9. Recommendation to approve Final Map #60398 for a 2-unit condominium at 710 2nd Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 2, 2006.

   10. Recommendation to approve Final Map #60971 for a 2-unit condominium at 234 1st Court and 233 Lyndon Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 2, 2006.

   11. Recommendation to approve Final Map #62441 for a 2-unit condominium at 1427 Monterey Boulevard and 1426 Bayview Drive. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 2, 2006.

   12. Recommendation to approve the class specifications for Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated May 3, 2006.

   13. Recommendation to adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report for Hermosa Beach Landscaping & Street Lighting District 2006 2007 ("District") made pursuant to the requirements of Resolution No. 06-6457; adopt a resolution declaring the City Council’s intention to order certain improvements and to levy and collect assessments within the District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007; and setting June 13, 2006 to accept public input on the matter of the proposed assessment. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated May 2, 2006.

   14. Recommendation to approve an appropriation from the Centennial Fund in the amount of $2650. to purchase the time capsule and bags and direct the City Manager to sign agreement with a commemorative brick company to supply and engrave commemorative bricks to be installed on 14th Street. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 3, 2006.

   15. Recommendation to approve an amendment to the contract with JAS for on-going staff services for Interim Senior Building Inspector and Planning Associate. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 4, 2005.

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. REQUEST TO CONSIDER AIR AND SUBSURFACE ENCROACHMENTS AND ALLEY VACATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY AT 2901 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 18, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to accept encroachment permits and alley vacation applications as part of the application process for the redevelopment of 2901 Pacific Coast Highway.

   2. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO INTERCONNECTION OF PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENT BROADCASTS ON CABLE AND OPEN VIDEO SYSTEMS. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated May 3, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance.

   3. LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING SUPPLEMENTAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated May 3, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council hold a study session to review the proposed Lighting and Landscaping Supplemental Maintenance District.

   4. PROJECT NO. CIP 04-116 PIER AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PILOT STRIPING AND RE-STRIPING NORTH PIER PARKING STRUCTURE AWARD CONTRACTS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated May 3, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the award of a construction contract for the Pier Avenue from Valley Drive to Hermosa Avenue Pilot Striping Project to PCI of Long Beach, California, in the amount of $40,476.10, and approve first change order reducing the scope of work by $15,627.80, for a new total contract amount of $24,848.30; authorize an appropriation of $20,000 from the Downtown Enhancement Fund for the re-striping of the North Pier Parking Structure; authorize the award of a construction contract for the North Pier Parking Structure Re-Striping Project to PCI of Long Beach, California, in the amount of $17,400; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Contracts subject to approval of the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to issue change orders up to $3,500 for the Pier Avenue Striping Project and $2,600 for the Parking Structure Re-striping Project.

   5. ORDINANCE PROHIBITING SMOKING ON THE BEACH AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 3, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review and adopt the attached ordinance prohibiting smoking on the beach.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. REQUEST FROM SOUTH BAY COASTLINERS TO WAVE BANNER INSTALLATION FEE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 3, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider their request and waive the $418 banner fee.

   2. AB2987 (NUNEZ) – CABLE AND VIDEO SERVICE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 2, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Review and consider taking a position on AB2987.

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 April 25, 2006.

2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
   Government Code Section 54956.8

   Property: 1301 Hermosa Avenue
   Negotiating Parties: Stephen Burrell & Dan Butterworth (Sprint)
   Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment

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