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 City of Hermosa Beach -- 06-10-97
"Good habits are as easy to form as bad ones."
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, June 10, 1997 - 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.{Graphic stripped}
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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 - 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:
(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 approve lease renewal with Los Angeles County Bar Association Dispute Resolution Services for space in the Community Center and authorize Mayor to sign lease agreement. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated June 3, 1997.
(e) Recommendation to approve lease renewal with Beach Cities Health District for space in the Community Center and authorize Mayor to sign lease agreement. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated June 3, 1997.
(f) Recommendation to approve lease renewal and fee waiver for Hermosa Beach Community Center Foundation for the use of Room C in the Community Center and authorize Mayor to sign lease agreement. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated June 3, 1997.
(g) Recommendation to deny the following claim and refer to the City's Liability Claims Administrator: Claimant: Pier Connection Date of Loss: 4/18/97 Date Filed: 5/5/97
Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated May 28, 1997.
(h) Recommendation to approve purchase of four (4) unmarked police vehicles from Wondries Fleet Division of Alhambra, California under the Cooperative Purchase Provisions of Los Angeles County Bid #T-0216 for $89,994.72. Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated May 29, 1997.
(i) Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of May 21, 1997.
(j) Recommendation to approve contract for User Fee Study with David M. Griffiths & Associates in the amount of $30,000 plus $2,500 estimated for expenses and appropriate funds from the General Fund to the Finance Department budget. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland.
(k) Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Downtown Enhancement Commission meeting of June 4, 1997.
(l) Recommendation to award contract to Arborists in the amount of $13,250 for tree trimming at Valley Park and the Community Center and authorize Director of Public Works to adjust as necessary per the approved FY 96-97 budget. Memorandum from Public Works Director Amy Amirani dated June 4, 1997.
(m) Recommendation to adopt resolution directing the City Manager to submit the Proposition A application for Pier Plaza and Parking Structure funding and execute required agreements on behalf of the City. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 5, 1997.
2. CONSENT ORDINANCES
a. ORDINANCE NO. 97-1171 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, TO AMEND THE COMMERCIAL LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR OUTDOOR USES, TO EXCEPT OUTDOOR DINING ON PIER AVENUE FROM THE REQUIREMENT FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION . For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 3, 1997.
3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.
NONE
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
4. VETTER WINDMILL AT GREENWOOD PARK . Memorandum from Public Works Director Amy Amirani dated May 22, 1997. ( click for windmill photo )
RECOMMENDATION: Restore the windmill, and that the funds to do the restoration be solicited from private sources.
5. GREENBELT IMPROVEMENTS. Memorandum from Public Works Director Amy Amirani dated June 3, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve conceptual design.
6. PIER AVENUE - PROPOSED OUTDOOR DINING STANDARDS ORDINANCE. Memorandum from Public Works Director Amy Amirani dated June 4, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: 1) Approve the outdoor dining standards and procedures for Pier Avenue; 2) Introduce and waive full reading of ordinance amending the municipal code concerning outdoor dining.
7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 5, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the nominee of Robert Jensen as Area Representative.
b. ROLLERBLADING - HAZARDOUS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY LIABILITY PROTECTION FOR CITIES - AB915 . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 5, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct that a letter of support be sent to Assemblymember Bowen and direct staff to track the bill and express the City's support when the issue comes up in the process.
c. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - ANNUAL CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS FOR DIVISION SPONSORSHIP . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 5, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive as informational.
8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
a. VACANCIES - BOARDS & COMMISSIONS UPCOMING EXPIRATION OF TERMS. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 4, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Direct City Clerk to immediately advertise and request applications from interested parties for three Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission terms that will expire June 30, 1997, with appointments to be made at the regular City Council meeting of July 8, 1997.
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 Edgerton for discussion of Beach Cities Health District's paramedic funding. b. Request from Councilmember Benz for legal opinion on Coastal Commission's authority concerning City activities.
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 May 13, 1997. b. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on May 15, 1997. c. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on May 29, 1997.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Stephen Burrell
Employee Organizations: Hermosa Beach Police Officers Association Hermosa Beach Firefighters' Association Teamsters Union, Local 911 Professional and Administrative Employee Group Hermosa Beach Management Association
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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