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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROCLAMATIONS:

65th ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATION (USO)

PRESENTATIONS:

1. ACCEPT AWARD OF $9,229 FROM THE FIREMAN’S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY HERITAGE PROGRAM GRANT AWARD FOR AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM FOR THE HERMOSA BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT. Memorandum from Fire Chief Russell Tingley dated February 22, 2007.

   RECOMMENDATION: Accept award and authorize an appropriation to be presented in the 2007/08 budget and the expenditure of $9,229 to Emanmania, Mary Bowen-Ruth, Redondo Beach, the vendor of the program.

2. AWARD “CLEAN BAY RESTAURANT” CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION TO ESTABLISHMENTS FOR THEIR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES WHICH PROTECT OUR BEACH AND OCEAN WATER QUALITY. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated February 20, 2007.

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 February 13, 2007.

   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 January 2007 financial reports:

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

   5. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of February 20, 2007.

   6. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of February 6, 2007.

   7. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of January 17, 2007.

   8. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Upper Pier Avenue Committee meeting of January 18, 2007.

   9. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated February 20, 2007.

   10. Recommendation to approve a change in the City’s representation for the Independent Cities Association to Councilmember Bobko as the delegate and Mayor Pro Tempore Keegan as the alternate. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 21, 2007.

   11. Recommendation to receive and file report regarding the California Municipal Treasurers Advanced Workshop. Memorandum from City Treasurer John Workman dated February 14, 2007.

   12. Recommendation to accept the work by Torres Construction, Inc. for the Community Center ADA Upgrades Project; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and, authorize staff to release payment to Torres Construction, Inc. (10% retained 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated February 22, 2007.

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   1. ORDINANCE NO. 07-1277 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE. For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated February 20, 2007.

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. TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING LOT MERGERS TO CONSIDER CLARIFICATIONS AND/OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TEXT (CHAPTER 16.20 MERGER OF PARCELS) AND DEFINITION OF “BLOCK” IN THE ZONING ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 17) PERTAINING TO THE REQUIREMENT TO MERGE ADJACENT PARCELS UNDER COMMON OWNERSHIP THAT INCLUDE SUBSTANDARD LOT SIZES, WHEN AN EXISTING BUILDING STRADDLES THE PROPERTY LINE. THE MAJORITY OF PARCELS SUBJECT TO THIS MERGER REQUIREMENT HAVE ALREADY BEEN MERGED (IN THE YEARS 1987 - 1990), HOWEVER, A LIMITED NUMBER REMAIN. THE PURPOSE OF THE AMENDMENT IS TO CLARIFY THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE A LOT MERGER MAY BE REQUIRED; CONSIDER NEIGHBORHOOD CONSISTENCY RELATIVE TO LOT SIZE AND WIDTH; TO EXPAND NOTICING REQUIREMENTS; AND TO CONSIDER LIMITING THE MERGERS TO R-1 ZONED PROPERTIES. THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE LOT MERGER ORDINANCE IS TO PREVENT THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF SUBSTANDARD SIZED PARCELS THAT ARE NOT CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING PARCELS ON THE SAME BLOCK. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 21, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance amending the Zoning and Subdivision ordinances pertaining to lot mergers.

   2. PRIVATE TEXT AMENDMENT TO EXEMPT BUILDING SITES ON PIER PLAZA FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) PERCENT OF PARKING SPACES ON SITE WHEN IN-LIEU PARKING FEES ARE PAID FOR BUILDINGS EXCEEDING A ONE-TO-ONE GROSS FLOOR AREA TO BUILDING SITE AREA RATIO. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 27, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance.

   3. AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING A MORATORIUM FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 12, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the urgency ordinance.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. DESIGNATION OF CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AS A PASSPORT ACCEPTANCE FACILITY BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated February 14, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the designation.

   2. COOL CITIES PROGRAM – MEMBERSHIP IN ICLEI (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES) LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND PROGRAM AREAS FOR THE CITY ESTABLISHMENT OF A “GREEN COMMITTEE CLEARING HOUSE”. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 22, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve membership in ICLEI at $600 per year; review and approve focus areas for greenhouse reduction; and, establish a Green Committee Clearing House (Verde Hermosa) of volunteers to serve as a resource center.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AB391 (LIEU) WHICH ENHANCES MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATION ON THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution supporting the expansion of the Governing Board membership and AB391 by Assemblyman Ted Lieu.

   2. REQUEST TO USE LOT B FOR A FUNDRAISING EVENT AT GALLERY C FOR THE RICHSTONE FAMILY CENTER – SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2007 FROM 6:00 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 21, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider the request for use of Lot B for this fundraising event.

   3. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY’S CORRIDOR MOBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 22, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: To send a letter to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) asking that Los Angeles County receive its fair share of the bond proceeds

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.

   NONE

ADJOURNMENT

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