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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATIONS

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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.

   1. Letter from Dan Inskeep requesting City consideration of incentives for energy efficient modernization efforts.

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 March 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 appropriate funds for, and authorize the purchase of, ten (10) Sony digital recorders with augmented memory for the traffic and patrol officers at a total cost of $3,953. Memorandum from Police Chief Greg Savelli dated March 28, 2007.

   5. Recommendation to receive and file report of Customer Service Surveys/Complaints. Memorandum from City Clerk Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 4, 2007.

   6. Recommendation to accept the work by Fleming Environmental, Inc. for Project No. CIP 03-418 Sewer Improvements - Upgrade of Sewage Lift stations; authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; and, authorize Staff to release payment to Fleming Environmental, Inc. (10% retained; 35 days following filing of Notice of Completion). Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 3, 2007.

   7. 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 April 3, 2007.

      Claimant: Pompano, Mark
      Date of Loss: 03-13-07
      Date Filed: 03-29-07
      Allegation: Violation of Civil Rights

   8. Recommendation to approve amendment to the contract for JAS for on-going staff services. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 4, 2007.

   9. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Upper Pier Avenue Committee meeting of March 7, 2007.

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

   11. Recommendation to approve a Change Order to TrueLine Surfacing, current Contractor for the Community Center Tennis Courts Resurfacing Project, for the installation of two basketball courts and backboards at Edith Rodaway Park in the amount of $18,813.00; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make changes as necessary within the project budget. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 3, 2007.

   12. Recommendation to adopt a resolution overturning the decision of the Planning Commission and approve the proposed variances to allow a 2.7 foot side yard setback and a 4.7 foot garage setback at the property addressed as 1144 2nd Street and legally described as Lot 91, Tract No. 733. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 10, 2007.

   13. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of one (1) Ford Ranger 4x4 pickup truck and authorize the purchase of one (1) Animal Transport Unit to be installed on aforementioned Ford Ranger 4x4 pickup truck. Memorandum from Police Chief Greg Savelli dated March 26, 2007.

   14. Recommendation to adopt a resolution increasing the fee for employee parking permits, limiting the number to be issued to each business and prohibiting the use of contractor’s permits at silver meters. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 5, 2007.

   15. Recommendation to adopt a resolution amending the Master Fee Resolution to add a fee for passport photos. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 3, 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. 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). Continued from meeting of March 27, 2007. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 3, 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.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – FUND RAISING STATUS REPORT. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated April 5, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.

   2. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION – TASTE OF HERMOSA EVENT PROPOSAL. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn dated April 3, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Appropriate $20,000 of Centennial Celebration sponsorship funds towards the culminating Centennial event.

   3. CENTENNIAL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – SUMMER 2007 PROPOSAL. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn dated April 3, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve concert dates and select a music venue.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   NONE

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. SCHEDULE APPLICANT INTERVIEWS FOR NEWLY FORMED EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 3, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Schedule applicant interviews for a time certain prior to the regular meeting of April 24, 2007, with appointments to follow at the regular Council meeting.

   2. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERMS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 4, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council direct the City Clerk to immediately advertise and request applications from interested parties for two Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission terms that will expire June 30, 2007, two Planning Commission terms that will expire June 30, 2007, and two Civil Service Board terms that will expire July 15, 2007.

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 Edgerton to consider a change in the Municipal Code to allow permits for Private Residential events to be hosted at their homes twice a year.

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 January 30, 2007.

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. Anticipated Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(b)

   Number of potential cases: 1

ADJOURNMENT

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