AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 8, 2007 - Council Chambers, City Hall
1315 Valley Drive
7:10 p.m.

MAYOR
Sam Y. Edgerton
MAYOR PRO TEM
Michael Keegan
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Patrick ‘Kit’ Bobko
J. R. Reviczky
Peter Tucker
CITY CLERK
Elaine Doerfling
CITY TREASURER
John M. Workman
CITY MANAGER
Stephen R. Burrell
CITY ATTORNEY
Michael Jenkins

All council meetings are open to the public. PLEASE ATTEND.

The Council receives a packet with detailed information and recommendations on nearly every agenda item.



Complete agenda packets are also available for public inspection in the Police Department, Fire Department, Public Library and the Office of the City Clerk.

During the meeting, a packet is also available in the Council Chambers foyer.

All written communications from the public included in the agenda will be posted with the agenda on the City’s website

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATIONS

PRESENTATIONS TO
SOL BLUMENFELD
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
AND
RUSSELL TINGLEY
FIRE CHIEF

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 James Lissner dated April 26, 2007 regarding televising interviews of Planning Commission applicants.

    2. Letter from Andrew and Leanne Clifton dated April 25, 2007 regarding vacation rentals.

  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 April 10, 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 report of Customer Service Surveys/Complaints. Memorandum from City Clerk Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated April 4, 2007.

    5. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of April 18, 2007.

    6. Recommendation to accept donations of $912.00 from the silent auction and contest proceeds to be used for the Centennial Celebration; $1,600.00 from Robert Stoneman to be used for a memorial bench for the Stoneman Family; and, $600.00 from Midstokke and Friends to be used for a memorial tree for Roger Creighton. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated April 30, 2007.

    7. Recommendation to adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report for Hermosa Beach Landscaping & Street Lighting District 2007 2008 ("District") made pursuant to the requirements of Resolution No. 07-6522; adopt a resolution declaring the City Council’s intention to order certain improvements and to levy and collect assessments within the District for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008; and setting June 12, 2007 to accept public input on the matter of the proposed assessment. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated May 1, 2007.

    8. Recommendation to approve the installation of new traffic markings and signage at the intersection of 16th Street and Pacific Coast Highway to restrict turning movements on 16th Street to right and left turns only both eastbound and westbound; reduce the posted speed limit on 16th Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Prospect Avenue from 25 mph to 15 mph; and, eliminate five (5) parking spaces from the south side of 16th Street and west of PCH opposite the entrances to the Pavilion parking garage. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated April 30, 2007.

    9. Recommendation to approve agreement with Conexus to prepare the Housing Element Update and direct the City Manager to execute the agreement for services. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 1, 2007.

    10. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #61900 for a two unit condominium project at 708 Monterey Boulevard and 709 Sunset Drive. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated May 2, 2007.

  3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

  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 meetings of March 27, 2007, April 10, 2007 and April 24, 2007). Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated April 19, 2007.

      Suppplemental

      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. PROPOSED PAST MAYORS COMMUNITY CENTENNIAL DINNER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2007. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 3, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff on proposed event.

  7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

    1. BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING – CHANGE DATE TO THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 2, 2007.

    2. PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF OPPOSITION TO AB640 WHICH WOULD INCREASE THE FEES ON LOCAL WATER PROVIDERS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 3, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider adoption of a resolution opposing AB640 which would increase water replenishment assessment for water providers in the West Basin and lower them in the Central Basin.

    3. PROPOSED LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SB286 WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ALLOCATION OF PROPOSITION 1B FUNDS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 3, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider taking a position supporting SB286 and direct staff to track the bill through the process.

  8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

    1. VACANCIES - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS CIVIL SERVICE BOARD – UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING JULY 15, 2008. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated May 1, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council direct the City Clerk to advertise the unscheduled Civil Service Board vacancy with a newspaper publication and normal posting procedures, as has been standard practice in the past, inviting applications from persons interested in being appointed to fill the unexpired term ending July 15, 2008.

  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 remove the overnight parking prohibition (currently the parking lot is posted No Parking from 2:00am to 6:00am) in South Park and set the enforcement hours from 10:00am to 10:00pm which will allow overnight parking.

ADJOURNMENT