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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATIONS

INTRODUCTION OF NEW POLICE CHIEF GREG SAVELLI

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. Letter from Kristine Keegan dated July 18, 2006 regarding Hermosa Schools.

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 July 11, 2006 and,

      2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on July 11, 2006.

   2. Recommendation to ratify check register.

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

   4. Recommendation to receive and file report of Customer Service Surveys/Complaints. Memorandum from City Clerk Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated August 1, 2006.

   5. Recommendation to accept donations of $8,000 from Pierce Promotions to be used for the Centennial Concert Series to be held in 2007-08 and $1,962.72 from anonymous donors collected at the July 23, 2006 Sunset Concert to be used for the Centennial Concert Series to be held in 2007-08. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated July 31, 2006.

   6. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of April 19, 2006.

   7. Recommendation to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles Region – Imagery Acquisition Consortium (LAR-IAC) in the amount not to exceed $19,200 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement after approval as to form by the City Attorney. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated July 31, 2006.

   8. Recommendation to approve the Professional Services Agreement No. 06.012 with Kathleen McGowan to administer the City’s Municipal Storm Water Management Program in connection with NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit requirements for an amount of $38,240 and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the contract subject to approval by the City Attorney. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated July 31, 2006.

   9. Recommendation to reject all bids for Non-CIP Project No. 009-06 Pier Clock Barrier Project and authorize staff to re-advertise for bids and invite all previous bidders to re-bid the project. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 1, 2006.

   10. Recommendation to authorize the award of construction contract for CIP Project No. 04-535 Clark Field Improvements to the lowest responsive bidder, in the amount of the lowest responsive bid; 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 August 1, 2006.

   11. Recommendation to award purchase of one (1) 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Truck in the amount of $28,462.37 (Equipment Service); award the purchase of one (1) 2007 Ford Ranger Extra Cab Truck in the amount of $17,923.32 (Public Works Inspection); authorize the reappropriation of $46,386 from FY 05-06 for Vehicle Purchases (Account numbers 715-4202-5403, 715-3202-5403 and 715-4202-5403; and, authorize staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents as required. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 1, 2006.

   12. Recommendation to authorize the purchase and installation of radio equipment for the Fire Department from South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority not to exceed $103,862.00 and approve the reappropriation of funds from FY 05/06 to FY 06/07 in the amount of $98,670.00, account #150-2204-5405 and $5,192.00 from account #001 2202 5405. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated August 1, 2006.

   13. Recommendation to authorize the award of construction contract for the CIP Project No. 05-121 Aviation Street Tree Project to Belaire-West Landscaping, Inc. of Buena Park, California, in the amount of $170,750; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the contract subject to approval of the City Attorney; authorize the reappropriation of $137.781 from FY 05-06 account 302-8121-4201; authorize the appropriation of $53,122 from the 301 Capital Improvement Fund; 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 August 1, 2006.

   14. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #061318 for a 2 unit condo at 315-317 Hopkins Avenue. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 31, 2006.

   15. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #61742 for a 2 unit condo at 1054-1056 7th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 31, 2006.

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   1. ORDINANCE 06-1270 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS I NTHE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE R-1 ZONE EXCEPTIONS FOR SMALL LOTS AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE.” For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 26, 2006.

   2. ORDINANCE 06-1271 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING NEW CHAPTER 8.52 FLOODPLAN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE.” For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 26, 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. A CHANGE TO THE FEE CHARGED IN LIEU OF PROVIDING REQUIRED PARKING SPACES, PER SECTION 17.44.190 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 31, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving an increase in the City’s in-lieu parking fee from $12,500 to $28,900 per space.

   2. TEXT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW LARGE SPA FACILITIES IN THE C-2 AND C-3 ZONES SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 31, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance amending Chapter 17.26 to add large day spas with greater than 3,000 square feet of gross floor area as a conditionally permitted use.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. PROGRESS REPORT ON NUISANCE ABATEMENT ORDER – 1811 MANHATTAN AVENUE (RESOLUTION NO. 06-6459) AND 138 1ST STREET (RESOLUTION NO. 06-6467). Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 26, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Proceed with nuisance abatement at 1811 Manhattan Avenue and approve the amended resolution allowing the owner of 138 1st Street to demolish the front unit and rehabilitate the rear unit.

   2. REVIEW OF A TEXT AMENDMENT FOR LOT MERGER. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated July 27, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Review the issues outlined in the staff report and provide direction related to:

      1. Intent of the Lot Merger Ordinance
      2. Criteria for merging lots
      3. Procedures for merging lots
      4. Setting a date to review draft revisions to the Lot Merger Ordinance

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   NONE

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. REPORT OF BALLOT TABULATION RESULTS FOR THE PROPOSED LANDSCAPE AND STREET LIGHTING SUPPLEMENTAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated July 26, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION:Receive and file.

   2. REPORT ON ATTENDANCE AT THE INDEPENDENT CITIES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SEMINAR. Oral report from Councilmember Keegan.

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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