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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

“COOL CITIES PROGRAM” ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE U.S. MAYORS CLIMATE PROTECTION ACT AND SIGNING OF LETTER OF PARTICIPATION BY THE MAYOR

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 14, 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 Adjourned Regular meeting of the City Council held on November 14, 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 October 2006 financial reports:

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

   5. Recommendation to accept donations of $250 from Rocky Cola Café and $250 from Mediterraneo to be used for the Centennial Celebration. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated November 20, 2006.

   6. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated November 14, 2006.

   7. Recommendation to adopt a resolution establishing a commitment to voluntarily participate in the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Energy Efficiency Procurement Program. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated November 21, 2006.

   8. Recommendation to authorize an amendment to the contract with Crossroads Software, Inc. to extend the date to December 31, 2006. Memorandum from Police Chief Greg Savelli.

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

   10. Recommendation to approve donations of $1,000 to the Redondo Union High School Grad Night Committee 2007 and $1,000 to the Mira Costa High School G.R.A.D. Booster Club for 2007. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 22, 2006.

   11. Recommendation to adopt a resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Hermosa Beach Firefighters’ Association. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated November 20, 2006.

   12. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of November 21, 2006.

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   NONE

4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

   * Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calen

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.

   1. TEXT AMENDMENT AMENDING CHAPTER 17.52, NONCONFORMING ORDINANCE, RECONSTRUCTION OF DAMAGED NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 20, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance approving changes to Section 17.52.070 – Reconstruction of a damaged nonconforming building.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. ANNUAL REVIEW OF FIESTAS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 22, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report covering both Memorial Day and Labor Day; direct staff to work with the Chamber of Commerce to implement the suggestions contained in the After Action reports; and, approve the Memorial Day (May 26-28, 2007) and Labor Day (Sept. 1-3, 2007) Fiestas.

   2. PIER AVENUE STRIPING. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated November 16, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve a change order to the existing contract with PCI, Inc, in the not-to-exceed amount of $20,000, to re-stripe Pier Avenue to four lanes between Valley Drive and Hermosa Avenue.

   3. NUISANCE ABATEMENT OF PROPERTY AT 1928 ARDMORE AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 21, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. NAVY DAYS – HERMOSA BEACH – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2006. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 21, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file report acknowledging the Navy Days Port Call and the provision of a shuttle bus for the event in Hermosa Beach.

   2. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – FUND RAISING STATUS REPORT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 20, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. EXPIRATION OF TERMS – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 24, 2006.

      RECOMMENDATION: Appoint from among the applicants to fill two seats on the Public Works Commission with terms ending October 31, 2010.

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 November 14, 2006.

2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
   Government Code Section 54957

   Title: CITY MANAGER

ADJOURNMENT

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