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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATIONS

PRESENTATION TO RETIRING PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSIONERS ROBERT BELL & STEPHEN FRANCIS

PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO MARY LOU WEISS, MANAGER CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF JULY 24, 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 COMMUNCATIONS

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 the following minutes:

      1. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on June 26, 2007 ; and,
      2. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on July 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 accept donations of $10,000 from Chevron to be used for supplies for Surf Camp; $2,932.93 from anonymous donors from collections taken at the Centennial Concert held on July 22, 2007 to be used for the 2008 Sunset Concert Series; and, $2,814.92 from anonymous donors from collections taken at the Centennial Concert held on July 29, 2007 to be used for the 2008 Sunset Concert Series. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 6, 2007.

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

   6. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #65805 for a two unit condominium project at 160 1st Street. Memorandum from Acting Community Development Director Ken Robertson dated July 31, 2007.

   7. Recommendation to approve amendment of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services – Emergency Medical Services Agency Cardiac Care Program Equipment Agreement; authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement amendment; appropriate $16,949.26 for the reimbursable purchase of the equipment; and, approve estimated revenue of $16,949.26 from the County of Los Angeles. Memorandum from Interim Fire Chief Jerry Gomez dated August 14, 2007.

   8. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of two (2) unmarked detective vehicles from Wondries Fleet Group; one (1) 2008 Ford Explorer at a total cost of $23,679.78 and one (1) 2007 Crown Victoria at a total cost of $24,052.16. Memorandum from Police Chief Greg Savelli dated August 6, 2007.

   9. Recommendation to adopt a resolution amending the City’s Master Fee Resolution #90-5422 to revise the fees for making Audiotape, DVD and Videotape copies of City meetings. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 7, 2007.

   10. Recommendation to approve the Professional Services Agreement with HH Fremer Architects Inc. in the amount of $32,225 to provide design, cost estimating, and construction administration services to establish a full-service Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in the Community Center building; re-appropriate $43,500 from FY 06-07 CIP No. 06-640; and, authorize the Public Works Director to expend up to the budget amount to cover unforeseen contingencies. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 7, 2007.

   11. Recommendation to authorize the award of construction contract for CIP No. 06-640 Fire Station Renovation to United Air Conditioning Service Company, Inc. of Yorba Linda, California, in the amount of $34,120; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the contract with United Air Conditioning subject to approval of the City Attorney; authorize the reappropriation of $40,000 from FY 06-07 account 180-8640-4201; authorize the Director of Public Works to issue change orders as necessary within the approved budget; and, authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the contract with the Gas Technology Institute subject to approval of the City Attorney. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 7, 2007.

   12. Recommendation to authorize the award of construction contract for CIP No. 07-648 Interior Lighting Retrofit of Public Buildings to Sylvania Lighting Services of Santa Barbara, California, in the amount of $40,995.78; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the contract subject to approval of the City Attorney; authorize the Director of Public Works to issue change orders as necessary within the approved budget; and, authorize an appropriation of $700 from the 301 Capital Improvement Fund. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 2, 2007.

   13. Recommendation to approve a two hour parking zone on Fridays from 10:00am to 4:00pm in a portion of the parking lot located on the east side of Valley Drive between 8th and 11th Street to provide parking space turn over for the visitors to the Farmers Market. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 9, 2007.

   14. Recommendation to approve a revision to the personnel allocation for the Police Department replacing one Police Officer position with one Police Sergeant position. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated August 9, 2007.

   15. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission meetings of June 11, 2007; July 2, 2007; July 16, 2007 and, August 6, 2007.

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   1. ORDINANCE NO. 07-1285 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE NOISE ORDINANCE AND FURTHER ESTABLISHING A PERMIT SYSTEM FOR SPECIAL EVENTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY, AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE.”For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated August 7, 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 TO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR CODE VIOLATIONS. Memorandum from Acting Community Development Director Ken Robertson dated August 6, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance amending Title 1 of the Municipal Code and other applicable sections in order to provide for the issuance of administrative citations.

   2. REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO ALLOW A WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY ON THE ROOF OF AN EXISTING HOTEL BUILDING, QUALITY INN, AT 901 AVIATION BOULEVARD. Memorandum from Acting Community Development Director Ken Robertson dated August 2, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request subject to conditions as contained in the resolution.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. CONSIDERATION OF INCREASE IN ENCROACHMENT FEES FOR PLAZA BUSINESSES OPEN AFTER MIDNIGHT. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 7, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Consider increasing encroachment fees for businesses located on the Plaza that are open after midnight.

   2. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT AND PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR VIDEO STREAMING OF CITY MEETINGS. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 7, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve a contract in the amount of $35,385 with Granicus, Inc. to provide their video streaming solution for City meetings, with an additional $1.794 per month for ongoing management and monitoring services; approve the purchase of hardware in the amount of $6,440; re-appropriate $33,020 from the 2006-07 Information Technology Budget; and, appropriate $24,951 from the Equipment Replacement Fund.

   3. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF REWARDS FOR TIPS LEADING TO IDENTIFICATION AND ARRESTS OF GRAFFITI VANDALS. Memorandum from Police Chief Greg Savelli.

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution authorizing the City of Hermosa Beach through the Police Department, to pay rewards to citizens who are able to identify, lead police to an arrest of a graffiti vandal and/or for the conviction of a graffiti vandal.

   4. CONCLUDING CENTENNIAL EVENT – SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2008: TIME CAPSULE BURIAL. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 9, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve an additional Centennial event that would include the time capsule burial on Sunday, January 13, 2008.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. REQUEST TO WAIVE THE “HOUSE MANAGER” FEE FOR FUTURE PRODUCTIONS OF THE HERMOSA ARTS FOUNDATION IN THE 2ND STORY THEATRE IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated July 31, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Deny request.

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 Council Member Tucker to adopt an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 07-1278 rather than placing it on the November ballot. (Please note staff will prepare ordinance and resolution withdrawing the referendum from the November ballot and present them at the meeting should the City Council wish to act on this request).

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