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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATIONS

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF OCTOBER 24, 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 Nicky Tenpas dated October 16, 2006 regarding the U S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and the Sierra Club’s “Cool Cities” Program.

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. 1. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on October 10, 2006; and

      2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on October 24, 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 approve the improvement of 28th Court to extend from its existing terminus approximately 60 feet easterly to include the property at 424 28th Street. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 31, 2006.

   5. Recommendation to authorize staff to install a light in Noble Park and approve transfer of funds within the Parks budget to pay for the purchase of the light. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 30, 2006.

   6. Recommendation to accept donations of $1,600 from Peter Johnson to be used for a memorial bench for Fred Flood to be located on the Pier and $250 from Blue 32 to be used for the Centennial Celebration. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 6, 2006.

   7. Recommendation to receive and file status report on nuisance abatement of property located at 1928 Ardmore Avenue. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 7, 2006.

   8. Recommendation to authorize the award of construction contract for the CIP Nos. 05-110 and 04-112 Crack Seal/Slurry Sealing of Aviation Boulevard and Prospect Avenue to Pavement Coatings Company of Cypress, California in the amount of $148,287.75; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the contract subject to approval by 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 November 8, 2006.

   9. Recommendation to award Professional Services Agreement to John M. Cruikshank Consultants, Inc. (JMC2) to provide design and engineering services for CIP No. 05-119 in the amount of $38,400; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the attached Professional Services Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes as needed to the agreement within the project budget amount. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated November 6, 2006.

   10. Recommendation to adopt a resolution approving the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) between The Energy Coalition, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company and the City of Hermosa Beach and direct the City Manager to sign it on behalf of the City. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 8, 2006.

   11. Recommendation to waive the $441 banner fee for the Beach Cities Toy Drive. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 8, 2006.

   12. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #61986 for a two unit condo at 509 and 511 25th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 6, 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. REVISION TO LOT MERGER ORDINANCE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 7, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and Introduce ordinance to revise the lot merger ordinance.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. KIWANIS CLOCK IN PIER PLAZA. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated November 7, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council provide direction to staff regarding the location of the clock and the design of the clock base.

   2. REVIEW OF ELIMINATING RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUMS IN THE C-1 ZONE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 8, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.

   3. COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn dated November 7, 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 six (6) vending machines at select City locations for a trial period of one year.

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 24, 2006

      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

      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.

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 Councilmember Reviczky to review the policy for issuance and use of construction parking passes.
   2. Request from Councilmember Reviczky to ask CalTrans to re-stripe Pacific Coast Highway at Aviation to allow the northbound 3rd lane to proceed through the intersection rather than to Aviation.

ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:

MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on October 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

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