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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE:

1. Designate Mayor for a term ending June 26, 2007.
2. Designate Mayor Pro Tempore for a term ending June 26, 2007; and,
3. Intergovernmental agencies requiring appointment of Mayor as delegate.

Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated August 29, 2006.

PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO OUTGOING MAYOR

INCOMING COMMENTS BY MAYOR

RECESS

RECONVENE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROCLAMATIONS

ST. CROSS BY THE SEA CENTENNIAL

CORALIE EBEY DAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2006

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 Patty Egerer dated September 3, 2006 regarding Conditional Use Permit for 1601 Pacific Coast Highway.

   2. Letter from Jim Lissner dated September 6, 2006 regarding Conditional Use Permit for 1601 Pacific Coast Highway.

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 Regular meeting held on July 25, 2006; and,

      2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on August 8, 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 July 2006 financial reports:

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

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

   6. Recommendation to adopt a resolution approving an addendum to the Area G Joint Powers Authority Agreement which authorizes the Office of Disaster Management, Area G to create pre-disaster purchasing agreements on behalf of the Area G cities and direct the City Manager to execute the addendum on behalf of the City. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 20, 2006.

   7. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 30, 2006.

   8. Recommendation to adopt a resolution approving Amendment No 6. to the ICLFA Joint Powers Agreement allowing ICLFA to provide financing or refinancing of projects and programs benefiting, among others, member and associate cities. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 28, 2006.

   9. Recommendation to award purchase of one (1) new John Deere 320 Skid Steer Loader from Coastline Equipment of Long Beach in the amount of $32,331.24; authorize an additional appropriation of $2,400 from the Equipment Replacement Fund; and, authorize Staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents as required. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 31, 2006.

   10. Recommendation to adopt a resolution approving and adopting the Administering Agency-State Master Agreement No. 07-5155 and Program Supplement Agreement No. 002-M for Project STPL-5155 (005) Pavement Rehabilitation of 21st Street: Ardmore Avenue to Prospect Avenue; Hermosa Avenue: 26th Street to 35th Street; Longfellow Avenue: Manhattan Avenue to Ingleside Avenue.” Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 30, 2006.

   11. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of August 15, 2006.

   12. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of three (3) new black and white patrol cars at a cost of $81,246; authorize the purchase of two (2) new unmarked detective cars at a cost of $42,175; and, authorize the expenditure of $7,208 for the above vehicles from funds appropriated for replacement of Kawasaki motorcycles. Memorandum from Police Chief Greg Savelli dated August 24, 2006.

   13. Recommendation to authorize a contract increase in the amount of $5,100.00 to M3 Services Inc. for the Fire Station Front Renovation Project and authorize an appropriation of funds in the amount of $5,100 into account #180-8610-4201 from FY 05/06 to FY 06/07. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated September 5, 2006.

   14. Recommendation to accept donations of $1,600 from Vince Kelly to be used for a memorial bench for Judy A. Kelly; $8,000 from Chevron Texaco to be used for 06 07 Surf Camp; $400 (estimated value) from Friends of the Parks for 20 replacement basketball nets for the courts at Valley Park, Edith Rodaway Friendship Park and the Clark Field complex; $50 from Mary Anne Fedrochuk to be used for the Fire Department air station repair and installation; $1,600 from Karen Shepherd to be used for a memorial bench for David Perumean; $2,685 in anonymous donations collected at the Summer Concert held on 8/6/06 to be used for the Centennial Concert Series in August 2007; $250 from Hermosa Cyclery, Inc. to be used for the Centennial Celebration; $2000 from the Womans’ Club of Hermosa Beach, $250 from the Hermosa Beach Rotary Club, $1,000 from the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and $500 from the Hermosa Kiwanis Foundation to be used for the Envelope of Life program. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 31, 2006.

   15. Recommendation to adopt a resolution amending Resolution No. 90-5422 relating to the schedule of fees for building valuation, building permits and building plan review fees. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated August 28, 2006.

   16. Recommendation to acknowledge the date for the mandatory Executive Level NIMS/SEMS Training for Elected Officials on Tuesday, October 10, 006 at 6:00 p.m. (before the regular City Council meeting). Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated August 16, 2006

   17. Recommendation to acknowledge the date for the required AB1234 ethics training on Monday October 30, 2006 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 5, 2006.

   18. Recommendation to receive and file notice of closed claim. Memorandum from Personnel & Risk Management Director Michael Earl dated September 5, 2006.

   19. 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 September 5, 2006.

       Claimant: Wright, William & Ellen
       Date of Loss: 03/16/06
       Date Filed: 08/23/06
       Allegation: Wrongful death

   20. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #26464 for a 2 lot subdivision at 836 Beach Drive. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 5, 2006.

   21. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #62219 for a 2 unit condominium at 918 Monterey Boulevard. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 5, 2006.

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   1. ORDINANCE NO. 06-1272 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD LARGE DAY SPAS AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE C-2 AND C-3 ZONES AND TO ADD LARGE DAY SPA FACILITIES IN THE USE DEFINITION IN CHAPTER 17.04” For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated August 24, 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.

   NONE

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   NONE

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL SERVICE: NOTICE OF 3% RATE INCREASE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 16, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file notice.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERMS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated August 31, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council direct the City Clerk to immediately advertise and request applications from interested parties for two Public Works Commission terms that will expire October 31, 2006, with appointments to be made at the regular Council meeting of October 24, 2006.

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.

   1. Request from Mayor Edgerton to amend the Zoning Code regarding non-conforming commercial buildings to allow rebuilding of fire damaged structures in a similar manner was allowed for residential structures.

   2. Request from Mayor Pro Tem Keegan to amend the Municipal Code to increase the monthly salary of Councilmembers consistent with Sections 36516 and 36516.5 of the Government Code ($300 to $600 per month).

   3. Request from Mayor Pro Tem Keegan to review the New Year’s Eve band at a future meeting.

   4. Request from Councilmember Reviczky that City Council adopt an entertainment permit system separate from the Conditional Use Permit. These permits would be issued for set periods of time and subject to review and renewal.

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 July 11, 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

   Name of Case: Johnny Anderson v. City of Hermosa Beach
   Case Number: CV06-5078

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT in memory of Roger D. Creighton and Coralie Ebey

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