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AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - Council Chambers, City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
7:10 p.m.

MAYOR
Peter Tucker
MAYOR PRO TEM
Sam Y. Edgerton
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Michael Keegan
J. R. Reviczky
CITY CLERK
Elaine Doerfling
CITY TREASURER
John M. Workman
CITY MANAGER
Stephen R. Burrell
CITY ATTORNEY
Michael Jenkins

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The Council receives a packet with detailed information and recommendations on nearly every agenda item.



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During the meeting, a packet is also available in the Council Chambers foyer.

All written communications from the public included in the agenda will be posted with the agenda on the City’s website

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATIONS

INTRODUCTION OF NEW POLICE OFFICER JOSHUA DROZ

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JULY 11, 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 Mr. Roy Judd regarding his property at 2416 Hermosa Avenue.

  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 June 27, 2006.

    2. Recommendation to ratify check register.

    3. Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items.

    4. Recommendation to receive and file the June 2006 financial reports:

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

    5. 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 July 18, 2006.

      Claimant: Jacob Ritenour
      Date of Loss: 07-08-06
      Date Filed: 07-10-06
      Allegation: Loss of Property

    6. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated July 17, 2006.

    7. Recommendation to accept donations of $30,000 from Pierce Promotions to be used for the Centennial Concert Series to be held in 2007-08; $250 from Learned Lumber to be used for the Centennial Celebration; $500 from Diane Sheldon to be used for the Centennial Celebration; and, $1,500 from Michael Keegan to be used for eleven (11) outdoor café tables to be used in the Community Center Courtyard during theatre performances. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated July 18, 2006.

    8. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of July 10, 2006.

    9. Recommendation to approve change of scope for CIP 02-626 - Community Center ADA Upgrades to include new tile floors in hallways, changes in design to accommodate existing seismic bracing, and other changes as detailed below; and, authorize an appropriation of $27,600 from the 125 Park/Rec Facility Tax Fund. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated July 18, 2006.

    10. Recommendation to approve the agreement with Utility Cost Management (UCM) for auditing of the City’s utility bills. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated July 17, 2006.

    11. Recommendation to approve the Transit Service Operation Agreement with the City of Redondo Beach/Beach Cities Transit to provide service as a replacement to MTA Line 439 for a period of two years and direct City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 19, 2006.

    12. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Hermosa Beach Management Association. Memorandum from Personnel & Risk Management Director Michael Earl dated July 19, 2006.

    13. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of July 18, 2006.

    14. Recommendation to approve lease agreement with the Kiwanis Club of Hermosa Beach for another term of 25 years. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 19, 2006.

  3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

    1. ORDINANCE NO. 06-1269 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE (CHAPTER 15.04) TO REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION OF FENCING AND PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION ON CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION SITES, AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE.” For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 13, 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. APPEAL OF THE 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 2:00 A.M. DAILY AT 73 PIER AVENUE, MEDITERRANEO RESTAURANT. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 19, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Deny the request for extended hours.

    2. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION, ON JANUARY 17, 2006, NOT TO MERGE THE PROPERTY AT 726 PROSPECT AVENUE, COMPRISED OF TWO LOTS, INTO ONE PARCEL. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 20, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: acknowledge receipt of an email from the applicants withdrawing their application and letter from the appellant withdrawing their appeal.

    3. HEAR AND CONSIDER PROTESTS AND OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED LANDSCAPE AND STREET LIGHTING SUPPLEMENTAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND TO RECEIVE THE BALLOTS FOR AND AGAINST THE PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL DISTRICT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated July 18, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Hold the public hearing to receive public comment and also receive any final ballots; and, authorize the City Clerk to tally the ballots received for the proposed Landscape and Street Lighting Supplemental Maintenance District.

    4. TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING SMALL LOT EXCEPTION. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 19, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: To approve the attached Ordinance amending the R-1 small lot exception standards to allow the required front yard to contribute to the opens space requirement; and, increase lot coverage from 65% to 70%.

  6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

    1. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated July 18, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance.

    2. HERMOSA SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn dated July 20, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Review the request from Tom Kearney to implement a film screening on Pier Plaza, Thursday, August 10 2006 and waive the location fee.

  7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    1. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – FUND RAISING STATUS REPORT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 19, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

    2. SURFERS’ WALK OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY - SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2006. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 19, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

    3. RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF THE CITY’S CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 20, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution providing for the transfer of control of the City’s cable television franchise.

  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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