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 City of Hermosa Beach --- 03-09-99
" A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject." - Winston Churchill
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, March 9, 1999 - Council Chambers, City Hall
Regular Session - 7:10 p.m. Closed Session - Immediately following Regular Session
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
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:
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
1. Letter from the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce dated March 2, 1999 requesting that the City Council formally oppose the proposed ordinance to regulate beach use and temporary events known as the "Coastal Conservation Act".
RECOMMENDATION: Consider request and direct staff as deemed appropriate.
2. Letter from Wally Azbill dated March 2, 1999, regarding violations of construction rules at sites on Amby Place.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff as deemed appropriate.
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 minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on February 23, 1999.
(b) Recommendation to ratify check register and to approve cancellation of certain checks as recommended by the City Treasurer.
(c) Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items.
(d) Recommendation to set workshop dates of Monday, May 24th and Monday, June 7th at 7:10pm for review of the 1999-00 budget. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated February 24, 1999.
(e) Recommendation to adopt resolution to authorize the release of funds available under the Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) to the County of Los Angeles. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated February 22, 1999.
(f) Recommendation to amend existing janitorial service agreement to include mid-day service and seven-day service at the Community Center and jail areas . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 1, 1999.
(g) Recommendation to award bid for installation of a utility bed on a Ford F250 Pick-up Truck to Pacific Truck Equipment, Inc. for $8,868.00. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 2, 1999.
(h) Recommendation to adopt a resolution ordering the preparation of a report for the annual levy of assessments within the Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District during fiscal year 1999-00. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 2, 1999.
(i) 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 March 3, 1999.
(j) Recommendation to approve the call for bids for CIP 97-182 & CIP 97-183, Myrtle Avenue and Loma Drive Utility Undergrounding Assessment District . Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated March 2, 1999.
(k) Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of February 2, 1999.
(l) Recommendation to adopt resolution approving Final Map #24968 for a two-unit condominium project at 125 - 4th Street . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated March 2, 1999.
2. CONSENT ORDINANCES - None
3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.
4. PERMANENT RETENTION OF OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS ON SIXTH STREET, WEST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 16, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Retain the existing raised barricade channelizing 6th Street, west of Pacific Coast Highway and retain 6th Street as a short section of a one way street between 125 and 145 feet west of Pacific Coast Highway.
5. PERMANENT RETENTION OF OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS ON THIRD STREET, EAST OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND OCEAN VIEW AVENUE, BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH STREETS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Harold Williams dated February 17, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Retain the existing raised barricade channelizing 3rd Street, east of Pacific Coast Highway; retain 3rd Street as a two way street between Pacific Coast Highway and 120 feet east of PCH; and, retain the closure of Ocean View Avenue between 3rd and 4th Street.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
6. PROPOSED BALLOT INITIATIVE - COASTAL CONSERVATION ACT. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated February 24, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file report.
7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. PROPERTY TAX RETURN - AB304 (WILDMAN). Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 3, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize a letter of support for AB304 and direct staff to track the bill as it moves through the legislative process.
b. VEHICLE REGISTRATION SURCHARGE - SB98 (ALARCON) Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated March 3, 1999.
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize a letter of support for SB98 and direct staff to track the bill as it moves through the legislative process.
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.
a. Request from Mayor Pro Tem Oakes for consideration of adding parking restrictions on Valley Drive from Gould Avenue to 25th Street.
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.
ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:
1. MINUTES:
a. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on January 26, 1999; b. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on February 9, 1999 at 6:30pm; and, c. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on February 9, 1999 held immediately following the Regular City Council meeting.
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: Gigliotti v. City of Hermosa Beach Case Number: YC029195
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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