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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY 2006 LOCAL BOOKMARK CONTEST WINNERS

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 2007: 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 December 12, 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 December 2006 financial reports:

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

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

   6. Recommendation to accept donations of $20,000 from Anheuser-Busch to be used for the Centennial Celebration event and $2,000 from the Woman’s Club of Hermosa Beach to be used for Police Centennial badges. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated January 16, 2007.

   7. Recommendation to adopt a resolution acknowledging the receipt, filing and approval of the annual statement of investment policy and delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer for the year 2007. Memorandum from City Treasurer John Workman dated January 9, 2007.

   8. Recommendation to approve amendment to City Manager employment agreement effective January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2008. Memorandum from Councilmember Edgerton and Councilmember Tucker dated January 17, 2007.

   9. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of December 5, 2006.

   10. Recommendation to approve addendum to the proposal of Matrix Consulting Group to conduct a staffing and deployment study for the fire department of four (4) questions provided by the Hermosa Beach Firefighters’ Association. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated January 18, 2007.

   11. Recommendation to accept the work by Rusher Air for the Police Department HVAC Upgrade Project; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and, authorize staff to release payment to Rusher Air, Inc. (10% retained 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated January 17, 2007.

   12. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of October 18, 2006.

   13. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of January 16, 2007.

   14. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #63523 for a 2 unit condo at 1212 Cypress Avenue. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated January 16, 2007.

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. (Continued from meeting of January 9, 2007)

      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 16, 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.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated January 27, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: To receive additional information requested at the City Council meeting of December 12, 2006 and provide direction to staff.

   2. PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY RELINQUISHMENT. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated January 16, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION:Authorize the selection of an engineering consultant to prepare the technical report necessary to negotiate a fair settlement amount to be paid to the City for relinquishment at an estimated cost of $30,000 OR notify Caltrans that the City does not wish to pursue relinquishment at this time.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   NONE

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   NONE

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 Tucker to review residential parking impacted zone as it pertains to the policy regarding the number of permits issued to businesses or office condos; hours of parking around neighborhoods restaurants and bars; and, hiring of added personal during the months of enforcement.

   2. Request from Councilmember Tucker to review the traffic impacts on Longfellow as a result of the new Sketchers facility.

ADJOURNMENT

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