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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATIONS

CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION FROM THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY TO THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY AND OTHER BUSINESS AGENCIES THAT SUPPORTED THE 2007 SUMMER READING PROGRAM

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 COMMUNICATIONS

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. 1. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on July 24, 2007;

      2. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on July 31, 2007;and,

      3. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on August 14, 2007.

   2. Recommendation to ratify check register.

   3. Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items.

   4. Recommendation to receive and file the August 2007 financial reports

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

   5. Recommendation to accept donations of $2,500 from Hermosa Kiwanis Foundation to be used for the Centennial Dinner; $2,047.75 from anonymous donors to be used for the 2008 Sunset Concert Series; and, $500 from the Vietnam Veterans of America – South Bay Chapter 53 to be used for Veterans’ Memorial maintenance. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 13, 2007.

   6. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 17, 2007.

   7. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of September 18, 2007.

   8. Recommendation to approve the New Year’s Eve Celebration entertainment venue proposal for musical performance conducted by “Big Band 2000” from 8:00pm to 12:15am. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Lisa Lynn dated September 18, 2007.

   9. Recommendation for reappropriation of funds from 2006-07 to 2007-08, approval of grant-related revenue revision, and additional appropriation for 2006-07. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated September 20, 2007.

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   1. ORDINANCE NO. 07-1281 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE.For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated September 18, 2007.

   2. ORDINANCE NO. 07-1287 – “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 17.52.070 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO REBUILDING OF DAMAGED NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES.For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated September 13, 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. HERMOSA STRAND INFILTRATION TRENCH, PHASE I -- PROPOSAL TO DIVERT STORM WATER RUN-OFF TO AN INFILTRATION TRENCH INSTALLED BELOW-GRADE AGAINST THE OCEAN SIDE OF THE CUTOFF WALL THAT SUPPORTS THE STRAND WALKWAY THAT EXTENDS APPROXIMATELY 14 FEET DEEP AND IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET FROM THE SHORELINE; AND ADOPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan and Acting Community Development Director Ken Robertson dated September 18, 2007

      RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution to adopt an environmental negative declaration for the Hermosa Strand Infiltration Trench, Phase I, to divert storm water run-off to an infiltration trench installed below-grade against the ocean side of the strand wall.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. MATRIX FIRE DEPARTMENT STUDY. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 20, 2007.

      Staff Report supplemental

      Fire Report supplemental

      RECOMMENDATION: Set a special study session for Tuesday, October 30, 2007 to review the report and receive a presentation by consultant.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   NONE

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.

   NONE

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 July 24, 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.

   Existing Litigation: Government Code Section 54956.9(a)

   Name of Case: Marullo v. City of Hermosa Beach
   Case Number: CV 06-4507 PA

ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

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