AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - Council Chambers, City Hall
1315 Valley Drive

Executive Level NIMS/SEMS Training – 6:00 p.m.

Regular Session – 7:10 p.m.
Closed Session - Immediately following Regular Session

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

All council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND.

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



Complete agenda packets are also available for public inspection in the Police Department, Fire Department, Public Library and the Office of the City Clerk.

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

ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE LEVEL NIMS/SEMS TRAINING

RECONVENE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO BOB MEISTRELL

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 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 minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on September 26, 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 accept donations of $200 from Bartel Associates to be used for repairs and maintenance on the Veteran’s Memorial and $100 from Diane Garsen to be used for Fire Department equipment purchases.Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated October 2, 2006.

    5. Recommendation to accept the work by KC Industries, Inc. for Project No. CIP 05-643 Pier Concrete Deck Treatment; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and, authorize staff to release payment (10% retained 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 3, 2006.

    6. Recommendation to receive and file the draft minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting held on September 20, 2006.

    7. Recommendation to approve the Los Angeles County Cardiac Care Program Equipment and Training Agreement with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services – Emergency Medical Services Agency; authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement; appropriate $51,000 for the reimbursable purchase of the equipment not to exceed $17,000 per unit; and, approve estimated revenue of $51,000 from the County of Los Angeles. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated October 4, 2006.

    8. Recommendation to receive and file report of Customer Service Surveys/Complaints. Memorandum from City Clerk Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 3, 2006.

    9. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #62912 for a 2 unit condo at 836 Bard Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 5, 2006.

    10. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #62913 for a 2 unit condo at 842 Bard Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 5, 2006.

  3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

    1. ORDINANCE NO. 06-1273 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING GRAFITTI REMOVAL AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE.” For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 3, 2006.

    2. ORDINANCE NO. 06-1274 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS OF THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX ORDINANCE AND AMENDING CHAPTER 3.32 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE.” For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 3, 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. REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION, ON AUGUST 15, 2006, TO APPROVE, WITH MODIFICATIONS, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ON-SALE GENERAL ALCOHOL IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT, STILL WATER CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN BISTRO, AND PARKING PLAN AMENDMENT TO MODIFY THE ALLOCATION OF USES WITHIN THE HERMOSA PAVILION AT 1601 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 2, 2006 and a memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 5, 2006.

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      RECOMMENDATION: To sustain the Planning Commission decision to approve the request subject to conditions of approval as contained in the attached resolution.

  6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

    1. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF BANNER PERMIT FEES FROM THE HERMOSA BEACH WOMAN’S CLUB FOR THE ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST ON OCTOBER 22, 2006. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 4, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council waive the $245 banner fee for the pancake breakfast on October 22, 2006.

    2. PIER AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 2, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Form a design oversight committee comprised of two members of the Public Works Commission, the Planning Commission and City Council; review public comment regarding the trial striping layout on Pier Avenue between Hermosa Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway; direct staff to either terminate the test striping and return to four lanes of traffic or to leave the two lane option in place; and, if the direction is to return to four lanes, authorize staff to issue a change order to PCI, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $20,000 to remove existing pavement markings and provide new striping.

    3. PIER CLOCK BENCH BARRIER PROJECT – AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 3, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the award of construction contract for Non-CIP Project No. 009-06 Pier Clock Bench Barrier Project to Dave Shaw Concrete and Block, Inc. in the amount of $48,000.00; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the contract subject to approval of the City Attorney; authorize an additional appropriation of $29,869.00 from the Downtown Enhancement Fund; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to issue change orders as necessary up to $7,000.00.

    4. COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn dated October 3, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: The Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission recommends that Council approve the agreement between the City and Coca-Cola Bottling Company to accept Centennial sponsorship of $25,000 and install vending machines at select City locations for the period of one year.

    5. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – JANUARY 14, 2007 BIRTHDAY PARTY PROPOSAL. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn dated October 3, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Appropriate $53,000 of Centennial Celebration sponsorship funds towards entertainment for the January 14, 2007 birthday celebration.

    6. REVIEW OF PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENT TO ADD RESIDENTIAL (LIVE-WORK) AS A PERMITTED LAND USE IN THE M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) ZONE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 28, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.

    7. REVIEW OF ELIMINATING RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS IN THE C-1 ZONE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 28, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.

    8. ORDINANCE ADJUSTING CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 26, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance adjusting Council compensation for City Councilmembers and amending the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code.

  7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    NONE

  8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

    1. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 3, 2006

      RECOMMENDATION: Appoint delegates and alternates to the various committees consistent with the policy of maintaining permanent representation whenever possible and delete any obsolete temporary subcommittees as appropriate.

    2. VACANCIES – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS EXPIRATION OF TERMS – PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 5, 2006

      RECOMMENDATION: Schedule a meeting prior to the regular meeting of Tuesday, October 24, 2006 for the purpose of interviewing applicants 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 September 24, 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

  3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
    Government Code Section 54957.6

    City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell
    Employee Organization: Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT