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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, held on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at the hour of 7:14 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Susan Blaco

ROLL CALL

Present: Edgerton, Reviczky, Mayor Tucker
Absent: Keegan

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councilmember Reviczky announced a Hermosa Beach Surf Festival event Friday, May 26, at the Community Center, featuring world-premiere surf films, with a 5 p.m. matinee for children, and a 7:30 p.m. replay of the films for adults, along with food, drinks, a surf band and a raffle for a Strand Cruiser. He invited everyone to the Memorial Day remembrance at Green Hills in Rancho Palos Verdes at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, including fly-bys, parachutists, and speakers all contributing to a spectacular, loving tribute to those who have served the country.

Mayor Pro Tempore Edgerton read a humorous letter he received opposing the recently introduced ordinance banning smoking on the beach. He said there would be a booth at the Memorial Day weekend Fiesta selling (1) $100 Centennial bricks to continue the Millennium brick walkway along Fourteenth Street and (2) $200 spaces for the placement of items in the time capsule, noting that both items would also be sold at the three summer concerts and the Labor Day Fiesta.

Mayor Tucker said the May 11 Art Walk had been well attended and invited the community to attend the two upcoming Art Walk events on June 8 and July 13. He announced the annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, May 28, from 7 a.m. to noon at the Firehouse; urged everyone to remember why Memorial Day was a celebrated holiday; and wished good luck to Whitney Youngs who was leaving the Beach Reporter for a new publication, thanking her for her Hermosa Beach news coverage.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF MAY 9, 2006:

No reportable actions.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

  1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

    There were no written communications.

    Coming forward to address the Council at this time was:

    Howard Longacre – Hermosa Beach, submitted to the Council a six-page document urging staff to confer with the City Attorney about the three row houses proposed to replace a single family home at 838 Prospect and to agendize a discussion of the project to ensure its compliance with all the laws of the City; asked that CalTrans be consulted about extending the time of the left turn green arrow for eastbound traffic from Eighth Street onto Pacific Coast Highway because traffic queues up all the way down to Valley Drive (City Manager Burrell said that he would ask CalTrans to evaluate this location).

  2. CONSENT CALENDAR:

    City Manager Burrell deleted items 2(f) and (g) from the agenda.

    Action:To approve the consent calendar recommendations (a) through (l), with the exception of items (f) and (g) which were deleted by staff, and the following item, which was removed for discussion in item 4, but is shown in order for clarity: 2(j) Edgerton,
    Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Keegan.

    1. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 9, 2006.

      Action To approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 9, 2006 as presented. (Keegan absent)

    2. RECOMMENDATION TO RATIFY CHECK REGISTER NOS. 43894 THROUGH 44047, INCLUSIVE, AND TO APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF CHECK NO. 44022, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY TREASURER.

      ActionTo ratify the check register as presented. (Keegan absent)

    3. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.

      ActionTo receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items as presented. (Keegan absent)

    4. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE APRIL 2006 FINANCIAL REPORTS:

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

      ActionTo receive and file the April 2006 financial reports. (Keegan absent)

    5. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE PROJECT STATUS REPORT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated May 15, 2006.

      ActionTo receive and file the Status Report of capital improvement projects that are either under design or construction as of April 30, 2006. (Keegan absent)

    6. RECOMMENDATION TO GIVE A RETROACTIVE AUTHORIZATION TO COUNCILMEMBER REVICZKY TO ACT AS THE VOTING REPRESENTATIVE AT THE MAY 17, 2006 SANITATION DISTRICT BOARD MEETING. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 16, 2006.

      This item was deleted from the agenda by staff.

    7. RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT ALL BIDS FOR PROJECT NOS. CIP 04-117, CIP 05-109, AND CIP 05-120 STREET IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SCOPE OF WORK AS NECESSARY; AND, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO RE-ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND INVITE ALL PREVIOUS PARTICIPATING BIDDERS TO RE-BID ON THE PROJECT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated May 16, 2006.

      ActionThis item was deleted from the agenda by staff.

    8. RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO FLEMING ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $316,473 FOR PROJECT NO. CIP 03-418 SEWER IMPROVEMENTS – UPGRADE OF SEWAGE LIFT STATIONS, AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF $37,000 FROM CIP 05-413 SEWER IMPROVEMENTS/TARGET AREAS 2-4; AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO DIRECT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) TO UPGRADE SERVICES CURRENTLY BEING FED TO THE PUMP STATION AT 35TH STREET AND THE STRAND; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO MAKE CHANGES AS NECESSARY WITHIN THE CONTINGENCY OF $32,000. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated May 10, 2006.

      Action To approve the staff recommendation to:
      (1) Award the Construction Contract to Fleming Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $316,473 for Project No. CIP 03-418 sewer improvements – upgrade of sewage lift stations, award construction contract;
      (2) Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest, subject to approval by the City Attorney;
      (3) Authorize the transfer of $37,000 from CIP 05-413 Sewer Improvements/Target Areas 2-4;
      (4) Authorize the Director of Public Works to direct Southern California Edison (SCE) to upgrade services currently being fed to the pump station at 35th Street and The Strand; and
      (5) Authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes as necessary within the contingency of $32,000. (Keegan absent)

    9. RECOMMENDATION TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF AN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR AND PERFORM THE UTILITY CONVERSIONS TO PROPERTIES IN THE BEACH DRIVE UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT THAT ARE STILL NON-COMPLIANT FOLLOWING THE 30-DAY FINAL NOTICE; AND, AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BEAR ELECTRIC TO PERFORM THESE UTILITY CONVERSIONS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated May 15, 2006.

      ActionTo approve the staff recommendation to:
      (1) Authorize the Director of Public Works to obtain the services of an electrical contractor and perform the utility conversions to properties in the Beach Drive Underground Utility District that are still non-compliant following the 30-Day Final Notice; and
      (2) Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute a contract with Bear Electric to perform these utility conversions. (Keegan absent)

    10. RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILMEMBER REVICZKY AT THE CALIFORNIA SPECIALIZED TRAINING INSTITUTE JUNE 19-23, 2006, AND AUTHORIZE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY POLICIES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 16, 2006.

      This item was removed from the consent calendar by Mayor Pro Tempore Edgerton for separate discussion later in the meeting.

      City Manager Burrell and Councilman Reviczky responded to Council questions.

      ActionTo approve the attendance of Councilmember Reviczky at the California Specialized Training Institute June 19-23, 2006, and authorize reimbursement of expenses in accordance with City policies.
      Motion Edgerton, second Mayor Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Keegan.

    11. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 2, 2006.

      ActionTo receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of May 2, 2006. (Keegan absent)

    12. RECOMMENDATION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ACTION MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 16, 2006.

      ActionTo receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of May 16, 2006. (Keegan absent)

      At 7:28 p.m., the order of the agenda was suspended to go to item 4, items removed from the consent calendar for separate discussion

  3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

    1. ORDINANCE NO. 06-1266 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.16 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING INTERCONNECTION OF PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENT BROADCASTS ON CABLE AND OPEN VIDEO SYSTEMS.” For adoption . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 10, 2006.

      ActionTo waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 06-1266.Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Tucker. The motion carried by the following vote:

      AYES: Edgerton, Reviczky, Mayor Tucker
      NOES: None
      ABSENT: Keegan
      ABSTAIN: None

    2. ORDINANCE NO. 06-1267 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING SMOKING ON THE BEACH AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE.” For adoption . Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 10, 2006.

      Proposed ActonTo waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 06-1267. Motion Tucker second Edgerton. The motion failed by the following vote:

      AYES: Edgerton, Mayor Tucker
      NOES: Reviczky
      ABSENT: Keegan
      ABSTAIN: None

      City Attorney Jenkins said adoption of the ordinance must be continued to the next Council meeting because at least three affirmative votes were needed.

  4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

    Item 2(j) was heard at this time but is shown in order for clarity.

    Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar are shown under the appropriate item.

  5. PUBLIC HEARINGS

    1. LOT MERGER REQUEST FOR HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PROPERTY AT 726 PROSPECT AVENUE, COMPRISED OF TWO LOTS, SHALL BE MERGED INTO ONE PARCEL. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 16, 2006. Supplemental email from Judy English received on May 18, 2006, and supplemental emails from Greg Eberhardt and Tracy Tran received on May 22, 2006.

      City Manager Burrell said he spoke to one of the property owners who was agreeable to continuing the item to July 25, 2006, as requested by appellant Greg Eberhardt.

      Action To continue the item to the City Council meeting of July 25, 2006, with notice published in the Easy Reader, posted on the property, and mailed to residents within a 300-foot radius. Motion Reviczky second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Keegan.

      In response to Council question, City Manager Burrell said the issue of amending the lot merger ordinance would come before the Council for consideration at a future meeting.

    2. TO CONSIDER IF THE PROPERTY AT 1811 MANHATTAN AVENUE CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC NUISANCE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 11, 2006.

      Community Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. City Manager Burrell and City Attorney Jenkins also responded to Council questions.

      The public hearing opened at 8:42 p.m. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

      Steven Tack – property owner, said he learned of this issue last week from a neighbor who received a notice and he was not contacted at his local address or listed phone number; said he worked at the property an hour and a half earlier that day and accomplished about half the work that needed to be done; said the photos were fraudulent and had been staged, and the inside of house was fine; said walls had been torn down to rebuild and there were no gas or electricity connections; said the structure was not unsafe or unsound, including the concrete stairs;

      Emmanuel Eluminardi – Redondo Beach, said six months ago, when he was removing the roof, a neighbor called the Police, who made him stop; said there had been three architects preparing plans, but the property owner had not yet decided on a particular design; said articles on the site had been added for the photographs; said the house would be torn down within the next 60 to 90 days;

      Rick Koenig – Hermosa Beach, said even though he was heavily involved in the Hermosa Beach Historical Society, he would be happy to see this 1910 house torn down because he and other neighbors considered it a public nuisance with safety and heath issues and rats and a terrible odor emanating from the property; said he was the neighbor who called the Police Department when work was being done on the structure without a permit; emphasized that the house should be fumigated to eliminate the rat problem before it was demolished; and

      Larry Ullman – Hermosa Beach, said he could not comment on the structural integrity of the house but it had been abandoned for about eight years; said there was a serious rat problem and wondered if the property owner had liability insurance or if the City would be exposed to liability; said he would be happy to see the house torn down.

      The public hearing closed at 7:52 p.m.

      ActionTo approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 06-6466, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE VIOLATIONS AT THE PROPERTY AT 1811 MANHATTAN AVENUE,” with direction to staff to ensure that the vermin problem is resolved before demolition occurs. Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Keegan.

    3. TO CONSIDER IF THE PROPERTY AT 138 FIRST STREET CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC NUISANCE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 11, 2006. Supplemental corrected resolution received from Community Development on May 23, 2006. Supplemental letter from Gregory Paul received on May 23, 2006.

      Community Director Blumenfeld presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

      The public hearing opened at 7:58 p.m. Coming forward to address the Council on this item were:

      (No name given) – said she had lived near this property from 1961 to 1971, coming back in 1973, and had never seen any problems associated with this house; said it was incorrectly stated that there were outdoor stairs or a landing; thought it was terrible that the owner had to deal with this situation;

      Skip Blomer – Hermosa Beach, said he had lived near this property since 2000 and it had been in disrepair the entire time; said various individuals, including lawyers and the Police, had been there; spoke of termite problems; said the electricity had been disconnected but he had heard a gas generator operating and had seen the garage door open; said both the front and rear houses should be completely torn down.

      Stephen Landau – Los Angeles resident and owner of the subject property, said he had arranged to have the asbestos removed on May 30, and would provide a copy of the agreement with the asbestos removal company (Community Director Blumenfeld said the property owner had submitted an asbestos survey and the City needed certification that the asbestos had been removed so that a demolition permit could be issued to tear down both structures);

      Mercedes Scholnick – Hermosa Beach, said she lived near the property and although there was a time when people would loiter on the property, there had not been any problems lately and nothing on the property bothered her; said the property owner should be allowed to refurbish the rear house; and

      Stephen Landau – returned to the podium and said he would like to speak to the engineer who prepared the report to see if the rear house could be saved (Director Blumenfeld said the City’s consultant engineer felt that damage to the rear house was significant enough to make refurbishing unfeasible, but that the City would accept a refurbishment plan by Mr. Landau as long as the public nuisance was abated within 90 days).

      The public hearing closed at 8:02 p.m.

      Proposed Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 06-6467, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE VIOLATIONS AT THE PROPERTY AT 138 FIRST STREET,” Motion Reviczky second Mayor Tucker. The motion was replaced a substitute motion.

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 06-6467, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE VIOLATIONS AT THE PROPERTY AT 138 FIRST STREET,” amended to require that the front house be demolished and that the back house be either rehabilitated or demolished within 90 days to eliminate the nuisance violations.
      Motion Edgerton second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Keegan.

    4. AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING A MORATORIUM FOR 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 9, 2006

      City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

      The public hearing opened at 8:14 p.m. As no one came forward to address the Council on this item, the public hearing closed at 8:14 p.m

      Action: To approve the staff recommendation to waive full reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 06-1268U, entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1225U WHICH ESTABLISHED A MORATORIUM PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.”
      Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried by the following vote:

      AYES: Edgerton, Reviczky, Mayor Tucker
      NOES: None
      ABSENT. Keegan
      ABSTAIN: None

    5. TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION, AMENDING SECTION 3317.7 OF THE CITY’S BUILDING CODE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 17, 2006.

      City Manager Burrell said staff recommended that the item be continued to provide additional time to complete research and the draft municipal code amendment. City Manager Burrell and Community Director Blumenfeld responded to Council questions.

      Action: To continue to the next City Council meeting on June 13, 2006, to provide additional time to complete research and the draft municipal code amendment.
      Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Keegan.

  6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

    1. SUNSET CONCERTS PROPOSAL – SUMMER 2006. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn dated May 16, 2006.

      Community Resources Director Lynn presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

      Action To approve the concert dates of July 23, July 30 and August 6, 2006, and the proposal for entertainment venue. Motion Reviczky, second Edgerton. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Keegan.

    2. 2006 AVP HERMOSA BEACH OPEN CONCERT PROPOSAL: OZOMATLI. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn dated May 16, 2006.

      Community Resources Director Lynn presented the staff report, responded to Council questions, and suggested that the special event fee be doubled to accommodate the additional staff time required, since there would be two events in one day.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

      Dave Williams – AVP, said the concert was being sponsored by Anheuser Busch; said they would run shuttles from a parking lot at Mira Costa High School; agreed to pay twice the amount for the special event fee.

      Action To approve AVP request for a Friday evening concert on the Center Court stage, featuring Ozomatli, Friday, June 9, 2006; and to charge AVP a double special event fee to fund the extra staff time required.
      Motion Edgerton, second Mayor Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Keegan.

    3. PROPOSED LANDSCAPE AND STREET LIGHTING SUPPLEMENTAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT; INITIATING PROCEEDINGS, APPROVAL OF ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO RECEIVE BALLOTS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated May 3, 2006. Supplemental email received from Joan Cox of Harris & Associates received on May 23, 2006.

      Public Works Director Morgan presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

      Coming forward to address the Council on this item was:

      Joan Cox – Harris & Associates, said that ballots are scheduled to be mailed to residents on June 9 and that the bar-coded ballots would be counted at City Hall on July 26, the day after the public hearing.

      Action To approve the staff recommendation to:
      (1) Adopt Resolution No. 06-6468, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ENGINEER’S REPORT AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE FORMATION OF LANDSCAPE AND STREET LIGHTING SUPPLEMENTAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT THEREON, AND TAKING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH,” and
      (2) Adopt Resolution No. 06-6469, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS AND MAKING CERTAIN DESIGNATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH A PROPOSED LANDSCAPE AND STREET LIGHTING SUPPLEMENTAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT.”
      Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Keegan.

  7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    1. REPORT ON ATTENDANCE AT THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEGISLATIVE ACTION DAYS. Oral report from City Manager Stephen Burrell.

      City Manager Burrell said that he and Mayor Tucker and Councilman Keegan attended this event in Sacramento from May 17-18 and participated in all of the sessions and presentations, with the governor and the state senate and assembly present; said they spoke with one of the authors of the proposed telecommunications interconnectivity bill that was discussed at the last Council meeting and believed that the bill would be changed in a way that will be acceptable to the City;

    2. HERMOSA PAVILION – SET DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON AN APPEAL BY THE PROPERTY OWNER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION OF APRIL 18, 2006. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 16, 2006.

      City Manager Burrell presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

      Action: To direct staff to schedule a public hearing on July 11, 2006, to hear the appeal by Gene Shook of the Planning Commission decision of April 18, 2006 concerning the Pavilion.
      Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Keegan.

  8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

    1. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2008. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 16, 2006.

      City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

      ActionTo direct the City Clerk to advertise the Commission vacancy with a newspaper publication and normal posting procedures, as has been standard practice in the past, inviting applications from persons interested in being appointed to fill the unexpired term ending October 31, 2008, with appointment to be made at the regular Council meeting of July 11, 2006.
      Motion Reviczky, second Mayor Tucker. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Keegan.

    2. VACANCIES – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – UPCOMING CIVIL SERVICE BOARD EXPIRATION OF TERMS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 17, 2006.

      City Clerk Doerfling presented the staff report and responded to Council questions.

      ActionTo direct the City Clerk to immediately advertise and request applications from interested parties for one Civil Service Board term that will expire July 15, 2006, with appointment to be made at the regular Council meeting of July 11, 2006.
      Motion Edgerton, second Reviczky. The motion carried, noting the absence of Councilman Keegan.

    3. REPORT ON ATTENDANCE AT THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEGISLATIVE ACTION DAYS. Oral reports from the attending Councilmembers.

      Mayor Tucker said that another discussion item at the event was improved representation for the South Bay on the Air Quality Management District because there were three to four refineries in the area and the South Bay’s current representative was from Los Angeles and had no knowledge of the area; said they met with Ted Lieu & Debra Bowen.

      At 8:42 p.m., the order of the agenda returned to item 3(a) consent ordinances.

  9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL

    None

ADJOURNMENT

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach adjourned on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at the hour of 8:45 p.m. to the Regular Adjourned Budget Meeting of June 1, 2006, at 7:10 p.m.

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