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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

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 27, 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 February 2007 financial reports:

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

   5. 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 March 5, 2007.

      Claimant: Cummings, Richard
      Date of Loss: 10-14-06
      Date Filed: 02-13-07
      Allegation: Personal Injury

      Claimant: Price, Helen
      Date of Loss: 03-12-07
      Date Filed: 03-15-07
      Allegation: Personal Injury

   6. Recommendation to accept donation of $1,600 from Patricia A. Mahoney to be used for the purchase of a memorial bench for Tere Ferracone. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated March 19, 2007.

   7. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #60945 for a two unit condominium project at 1106 Palm Drive. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 19, 2007.

   8. Recommendation to adopt resolution rescinding Resolution No. 05-6389 concerning the Union Cattle Company located at 1301 Manhattan Avenue. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 20, 2007.

   9. Recommendation to approve appropriation in the amount of $3,000 from the Centennial fund for the purchase and installation of a concrete monument sign to be placed adjacent to 14th Street where the bricks will be placed. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 20, 2007.

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

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

   12. Recommendation to adopt resolution ordering the preparation of a report for the annual levy of assessments within the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District during fiscal year 2007-08. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated March 13, 2007.

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

   14. Recommendation to approve Amendment #4 to Agreement No. 83.100 relating to the Workforce Investment Act Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 21, 2007.

   15. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of February 21, 2007.

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   1. ORDINANCE NO. 07-1280 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION PERTAINING TO MERGER OF PARCELS (CHAPTER 16.20) AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE. For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated March 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. APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION, ON JANUARY 16, 2007, TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO MODIFY THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, INCLUDING LIMITS ON HOURS OF OPERATION TO 12:00 MIDNIGHT AND TO PROHIBIT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCING, AT 705 PIER AVENUE (SAFFIRE/POINTE 705 CLUB). Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 20, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution sustaining decision to modify the conditions of the CUP for the restaurant and to revoke the approvals for live entertainment and outside dining as set forth in the resolution.

   2. REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION, ON JANUARY 16, 2007, (AND A RESOLUTION ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 20) TO DENY A VARIANCE TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING GARAGE WITH A 2.7 FOOT SIDE YARD RATHER THEN THE REQUIRED THREE FEET AND A 4.7-FOOT GARAGE SETBACK RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED 17 FEET AT 1144 SECOND STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 20, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution sustaining the decision to deny the requested variances for a 2.7 foot side yard setback and a 4.7 foot garage setback.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   NONE

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. HOUSING ELEMENT LAW – SB303 (DUCHENY). Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 20, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review the proposed changes to the Housing Element and take a position of opposition of SB303 and direct staff to track the bill.

   2. LETTER OF SUPPORT – SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR PROPOSITION 50 GRANT TO ENCOURAGE WATER CONSERVATION. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 21, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council support the SBCCOG grant and issue a letter of support.

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 Mayor Pro Tem Keegan to create a specific plan for a portion of the downtown area depicted on attached map.

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