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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JUNE 13, 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.

   NO WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

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 the following minutes:

      1. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on June 1, 2006 ;and,

      2. Minutes of the Special Meeting held on June 6, 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 May 2006 financial reports:

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

   5. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated June 19, 2006.

   6. Recommendation to accept donations of $1,600 from Frank and Stacy Holborow to be used for a memorial bench on the Greenbelt for Martha Wadman; $300 from Carla Tejuco to be used for Jazz Memorial Plaques; $250 from Eldridge Wood to be used for Jazz Memorial Plaques; and, $500 from Robert and Barbara Bragonier to be used for Jazz Memorial Plaques. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 20, 2006.

   7. Recommendation to award purchase one (1) 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Truck in the amount of $28,462.37 (Equipment Service) and one (1) 2007 Ford F-150 Extra Cab Truck in the amount of $17,532.26 (Public Works Inspection) for the Public Works Department; authorize Staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents as required; and, authorize Staff to negotiate changes to the contracts which do not exceed $1,255.00 in total additional cost. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated June 19, 2006.

   8. Recommendation to authorize the Mayor to extend the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the Santa Monica Bay Beaches Bacteria TMDL Implementation Plan Development Jurisdictional Groups Five and Six. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated June 20, 2006.

   9. Recommendation to receive and file notice of closed claims. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated June 19, 2006.

   10. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #61527 for a 2 unit condo at 652 and 654 5th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 19, 2006.

   11. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #61623 for a 4 unit condo at 598 1st Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 19, 2006.

   12. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #62866 for a 2 unit condo at 43 Monterey Boulevard. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 19, 2006.

   13. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of June 20, 2006.

   14. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of April 19, 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.

   1. REVIEW DELINQUENT REFUSE BILLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ORDERING SAID DELINQUENT CHARGES BE PLACED ON THE PROPERTY TAX BILL AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. THE ASSESSMENT WOULD AFFECT ONLY THOSE PROPERTIES WITH REFUSE BILLS DELINQUENT AS OF MARCH 31, 2006. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 14, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive testimony from affected property owners regarding their delinquent refuse bills; approve Consolidated Disposal Service’s administrative fee in the amount of $25.00 to be included as part of each property tax assessment; and, adopt resolution authorizing and directing the County Assessor to include delinquent refuse charges, which remain ten days following this hearing, as a special assessment for collection as part of the County tax collection process.

   2. SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS FOR AN ASBESTOS REMOVAL PROJECT AS PART OF THE RETROFITTING OF THE CITY’S COMMUNITY CENTER FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 12, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: approve by resolution the creation of a new project to obtain Community Development Block Grant funds for asbestos removal as part of the retrofitting of the Community Center to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and for program administration.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. PIER AVENUE PILOT STRIPING PROJECT CHANGE ORDER. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated June 20, 2006

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve Change Order No. 1 to PCI in the amount of $8,015 to modify striping of median and travel lanes on Pier Avenue between Hermosa Avenue and Valley Drive; and, authorize Public Works Director to approve changes in contract amount up to a not-to-exceed amount of $2,000.

   2. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S BUILDING CODE ADDING NEW PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION JOB SITES. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 20, 2006

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. MUSEUM EXPANSION PROJECT – RELEASE OF FUNDS TO PURCHASE LIGHTING FIXTURES, AIR HANDLING EQUIPMENT AND HVAC SYSTEM; APPROVAL OF USE OF PLANTER ON SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WALKWAY. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 21, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the release of budgeted funds totaling $20,000 to purchase lighting fixtures, air handling equipment and HVAC system and approve use of planter by the museum.

   2. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – FUNDING RAISING REPORT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 22, 2006

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. DESIGNATE A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 21, 2006.

   2. VACANCIES – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS EXPIRATION OF TERMS – CIVIL SERVICE BOARD. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 22, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Reappoint John Wisdom, current Civil Service Board member, to fill the expiring term and serve another four-year term ending July 15, 2010.

   3. VACANCIES – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS UNEXPIRED TERM – PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION – SCHEDULE INTERVIEWS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 22, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Schedule a meeting at a time certain prior to the regular meeting of Tuesday, July 11, 2006 for the purpose of interviewing applicants (for the unexpired term ending October 31, 2008) with appointment to be made that evening at the regular meeting.

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 June 13, 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)

   Name of Case: Philia Five Group, LLC dba The Union Cattle Company
   Case Number: YS015070

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

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