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AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, February 23, 1999 - Council Chambers, City Hall

Regular Session - 7:10 p.m.

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 available for public inspection in the Police Department, Fire Department, Public Library, the Office of the City Clerk, and the Chamber of Commerce. During the meeting, a packet is also available in the Council foyer.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

MAYOR'S COMMENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETINGS OF 2/9/99: 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.

(a) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction may do so at this time. (Exception: Comments on public hearing items must be heard during the public hearings.) Members of the public wishing to request the removal of an item from the Consent Calendar may do so at this time. Please limit comments to one minute. Citizens also may speak:

1. during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar;
2. during Public Hearings;
3. with the Mayor's consent, during discussion of items appearing under Municipal Matters; and,
4. before the close of the meeting during "Citizen Comments".

Citizens with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are requested to submit those comments to the City Manager.

(b) COUNCIL COMMENTS

(c) WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None

1. 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 3, with public comment permitted at that time.

(a) Recommendation to approve the following minutes:

1. Minutes of the Special meeting held on February 9, 1999; and,
2. Minutes of the Regular meeting held on February 9, 1999 .

(b) Recommendation to ratify check register.

(c) Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items.

(d) Recommendation to receive and file the January 1999 financial reports:

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

(e) Recommendation to approve the revised JPA Agreement for Disaster Management Area G for the provision of disaster related response and recovery programs. Memorandum from Fire Chief Pete Bonano dated January 26, 1999.

(f) Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of February 16, 1999 .

(g) Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #24923 for a two-unit condominium project at 306 Monterey Boulevard . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 10, 1999.

(h) Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #24922 for a two-unit condominium project at 1716 Manhattan Avenue . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 10, 1999.

(i) Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #24824 for a two-unit condominium project at 240 Monterey Boulevard . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 10, 1999.

(j) Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #25024 for a two-unit condominium project at 531 - 25th Street . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 10, 1999.

(k) Recommendation to approve lease agreement between the City and the South Bay Free Clinic for the use of Rooms 7 & 11 in the Community Center. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated February 11, 1999.

(l) Recommendation to set workshop dates of Thursday, May 20 and Thursday, June 3 at 7:10pm for review of the 1999-00 budget. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 17, 1999.

(m) Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of December 1, 1998 .

(n) Recommendation to authorize to retain BFL/Owen, Inc., the Structural Engineer and principal on the Gordon Chong and Partners design team, for the North Pier Parking Structure to provide structural observation of the construction for the parking structure in the amount of $25,000. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 17, 1999.

(o) Recommendation to accept the work by Geoscene Landscape on CIP 96-508 Greenbelt Improvement Project as complete and authorize staff to release the 10% retention, 35 days following the filing of the Certificate of Completion. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 17, 1999.

(p) Recommendation to adopt resolution accepting the property purchased by the City at 1309 Bard Street. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 18, 1999.

2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None

3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.

• Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M. - None

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

4. REVIEW OF POLICY FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS . Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated February 16, 1999.

Recommendation: Review the Parking Enforcement Policy currently in effect for issuing parking violations and make any changes deemed appropriate.

5. BIJOU BUILDING - FOLLOW-UP ON APPROVAL OF SEISMIC RETROFIT PLANS AND REQUEST TO RECONSIDER FLOOR LEVELING. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 16, 1999.

Recommendation: Confirm by minute order whether the floor can be leveled in the theater.

6. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT AND PROPOSAL TO DEVELOP OFFICE/RETAIL PROJECT IN CONNECTION WITH DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated February 18, 1999.

Recommendation: Receive and file report.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

a. BEACH RESTORATION - AB64 (DUCHENY). Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 18, 1999.

Recommendation: Express support for AB64 which will set up a program of cost-effective beach nourishment and restoration projects.

b. SET SPECIAL MEETING FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1999 FOR REVIEW OF RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 18, 1999.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

a. ENDORSEMENT OF SPECIAL OVERLAY CONCEPT FOR AREA CODES. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated February 18, 1999.

9. OTHER MATTERS - CITY COUNCIL - None

CITIZEN COMMENTS

Citizens wishing to address the Council on items within the Council's jurisdiction may do so at this time. Please limit comments to three minutes.

ADJOURNMENT

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