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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATIONS

PRESENTATION BY BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT HONORING THE HERMOSA BEACH CENTENNIAL

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 2006: MEETING CANCELLED.

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 November 28, 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 November 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 Hennessey’s Tavern to be used for the Centennial Celebration; $250 from Ro-al, Inc. dba Patrick Molloy’s to be used for the Centennial Celebration; $500 from the Woman’s Club of Hermosa Beach to be used for the Sand Snowman and Tree lighting events; and, $100 from Caliva Racing Team/Phillip Caliva to be used for the purchase of Fire Department small equipment. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated December 28, 2006.

   6. 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 January 2, 2007.

      Claimant: Moody, Patrick
      Date of Loss: 07-22-06
      Date Filed: 11-30-06
      Allegation: Personal Injury

   7. Recommendation to authorize a Memorandum of Understanding with Noah’s Wish, an animal rescue organization, to provide animal evacuation and rescue services during a disaster. Memorandum from Police Chief Greg Savelli dated December 26, 2006.

   8. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated December 19, 2006.

   9. Recommendation to receive and file report on the installation of new grease control devices in restaurants and other food service establishments. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 2, 2007.

   10. Recommendation to accept Request for Proposal completed by Culver City Police for the purchase of two BMW Police motorcycles and approve the purchase of two BMW motorcycles for the Hermosa Beach Police Department. Memorandum from Police Chief Greg Savelli.

   11. Recommendation to accept the work by M3 Services, Inc. for the Fire Station Front Renovation Project; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and, authorize staff to release payment to M3 Services, Inc. (10% retained 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated December 20, 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. FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ALLOCATIONS

      1. An estimated $96,000 for the continuing project to retrofit the Community Theater and Center for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
      2. An estimated $9,600 to administer the CDBG Program in accordance with county and federal regulations.

      Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 2, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution approving the allocation of CDBG fund for retrofitting the Community Center to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and for program administration.

   2. CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF 2007 COMMERCIAL SPECIAL EVENTS. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn dated December 26, 2006.

      2007 COMMECIAL EVENTS	DATE
      EVP Tour - Pro Am Beach Volleyball Tournament	16-Jun
      Hermosa Beach Triathlon (MESP)	14-Oct
      2007 NON PROFIT EVENTS	DATE
      Great Autos of Yesteryear Car Show	5-May
      Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Youth Volleyball	July13-15, Aug 19
      So Cal Foundation Beach Volleyball Tournament	28-Jul
      Friends of the Parks - Movie in the Park	25-Aug
      Volcom Sea Slugs Youth Surf Contest	8-Dec

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve proposed calendar of special events and requested fee waivers.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK CODERED INTERNET BASED NOTIFICATION SYSTEM. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated January 2, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the purchase of the CodeRED emergency calling system from Emergency Communications Network, Inc. in the amount of $10,000 and approve the CodeRED Services Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.

   2. PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT A STAFFING AND DEPLOYMENT STUDY FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated January 2, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Accept the proposal of Matrix Consulting Group to conduct a staffing and deployment study for the fire department and execute the Professional Services Agreement; and, authorize the transfer of $27,000 from the Prospective Expenditures Account to the Fire Department Contract Services Account (001-2201-4201).

   3. PARKING IN LIEU PROGRAM ALTNERATIVE PAYMENT PROGRAM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 4, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Review and consider an alternative payment program.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – FUND RAISING STATUS REPORT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 3, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

   2. SPECIAL MEETING: TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING A CLOSED SESSION REGARDING THE MACPHERSON OIL CASE #BC172546. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 4, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve meeting date.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. REPORT FROM EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION. Oral report from Mayor Pro Tem Keegan and Councilmember Reviczky.

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the formation of an Emergency Preparedness Commission and direct staff to return with an ordinance setting up the commission.

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 determine what steps the City can take to ensure that utility companies repair noisy in-street utility boxes/vaults in a reasonable time frame. It has taken months for some of the companies to respond to our staff and often the fix does not last very long. In some cases, city crews have made temporary repairs, and we are still waiting for the utility company to respond.

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

1. MINUTES:

   1. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on November 14, 2006;

   2. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on November 28, 2006; and,

   3. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on December 12, 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.

   1. Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a)

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

   2. Anticipated Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(b)

      Number of potential cases: 1

3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
   Government Code Section 54957

   Title: CITY MANAGER

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