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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATIONS

CERTIFICATES OF COMMENDATION AWARDED TO AMIRALI SHARGHI AND JULIUS GIBSON

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 Jim Lissner dated August 5, 2007 regarding diesel generators and health.

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 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 receive and file the July 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 Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of August 7, 2007.

   6. Recommendation to award Contract Services Agreement for maintenance of the City Hall elevator and the North Pier Parking Structure elevator in the amount of $2,184/year ($182/month) to Reliable Elevator of Irvine, California. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 27, 2007.

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

   8. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Upper Pier Avenue Committee meeting August 1, 2007.

   9. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated August 30, 2007.

   10. Recommendation to accept donation from the Kiwanis Club of exercise equipment (three work-out stations) for the Greenbelt, valued at $10,727.60; and, accept donation from the Friends of the Parks of exercise equipment (one work-out station) for the Greenbelt. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 4, 2007.

   11. Recommendation to award Professional Services Agreement to MBF Consulting, Inc. to provide engineering services for CIP No. 07-422 Update Sewer Master Plan and Preparation of Municipal Sewer Management Plan in the amount of $61,000; and, authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the Professional Services Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 4, 2007.

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

   13. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of August 21, 2007.

   14. 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 August 30, 2007.

       Claimant: Reynolds, Peter
       Date of Loss: 08-19-07
       Date Filed: 08-23-07
       Allegation: Property damage

   15. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #61290 for a 53 unit condo at 200 Pier Avenue. Memorandum from Acting Community Development Director Ken Robertson dated September 5, 2007.

   16. Recommendation to accept donations of $110 from Employee’s Community Fund of the Boeing Company/Christopher Ashley to be used for Community Resources program materials; $2,047.75 from collections taken at the Centennial Concert held on August 5, 2007 to be used for the 2008 Sunset Concert Series; $1600 from Ann and James Lundy to be used for a bench in honor of Paul Roman Hanson II; and, $1,000 from Friends of the Parks to be used for improvements at Kay Etow Park. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 30, 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. TEXT AMENDMENT TO SECTION 17.52.070 TO ALLOW RECONSTRUCTION OF DAMAGED NONCONFORMING COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND RESIDENTIAL USES THAT EXCEED 45 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. Memorandum from Acting Community Development Director Ken Robertson dated September 4, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Waive full reading and introduce ordinance to clarify the provisions of Section 17.52.070 regarding nonconforming commercial buildings in residential zones, and residential uses that exceed 45-units per acre.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. CREATION OF TEMPORARY TAXI STANDS DURING PEAK DEMAND PERIODS. Memorandum from Police Chief Greg Savelli.

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve installation of “Taxi Only, 9pm – 3am – Thurs-Sun” signs on metered parking spaces located on the west side of Hermosa Avenue extending from the existing Taxi Stand on the south to the alley on the north side of the parking structure. Additional signs to be installed the east side of Hermosa Avenue from 14th Street south five parking spaces. It is also requested the signs be installed on west side of Manhattan Avenue from Pier Avenue on the south five spaces north.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL SERVICE: NOTICE OF 2.93% RATE INCREASE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2008. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 6, 2007.

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file notice.

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 Councilmember Tucker that the City Council consider adopting an ordinance regulating the banner towing aircraft and direct staff to work with other cities to develop a coordinated approach.

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