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 City of Hermosa Beach -- 06-24-97
"No price is set on the lavish summer; June may be had by the poorest comer." - James Russell Lowell
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, June 24, 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
PRESENTATION:
DONATION FROM HERMOSA BEACH KIWANIS TO HERMOSA BEACH SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION FOR 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
DONATION FROM OCEAN LOFTS AT BEACH HOUSE TO HERMOSA BEACH SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION FOR 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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 Gila Katz dated June 15, 1997 regarding the placement of a fountain wishing well on the renovated portion of Pier Avenue.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff.
2) Letter from Mrs. Betty Schultz dated June 18, 1997 regarding the placement of a memorial plaque on Greenbelt.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff.
3) Letter from Roger Bacon dated June 3, 1997 regarding Greenwood Park Tables and Chairs.
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction to staff.
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 receive and file the May 1997 financial reports:
(e) Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing the City to accept a $200,000 grant from the California Coastal Conservancy for the Municipal Pier Renovation Project. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated June 16, 1997.
(f) Recommendation to approve an allocation of $19,630 from the General Fund to pay for GTE Frame Relay T-1 Services to provide Internet access and home page maintenance for the City. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated June 16, 1997.
(g) Recommendation to adopt resolution adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidates statements submitted to the voters at an election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 1997. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 17, 1997.
(h) Recommendation to approve, pending Fire Department approval, the use of pyrotechnics displays during the City's birthday celebration on July 26, 1997 at the Community Center. Memorandum from Fire Chief Pete Bonano dated June 18, 1997.
(i) Recommendation to approve Final Map for Tract #52122 for a nine unit condominium project at 342 Ardmore Avenue. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 17, 1997.
(j) Recommendation to approve Final Map for Tract #24685 for a two unit condominium project at 616-618 First Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated June 17, 1997.
(k) Recommendation to receive and file action minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of June 17, 1997.
(l) Recommendation to authorize the City Manager to negotiate an extension of contract with the current provider of Workers Compensation Third Party Administration for up to 180 days. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated June 19, 1997.
2. CONSENT ORDINANCES
a. ORDINANCE NO. 97-1172 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12.16 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE CUP REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR DINING RELATIVE TO PIER AVENUE." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 17, 1997.
3. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.
4. ADOPTION OF THE 1997-98 BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated June 10, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive public testimony regarding the 1997-98 budget and adopt the 1997-98 budget.
5. REVIEW DELINQUENT REFUSE BILLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ORDERING SAID DELINQUENT CHARGES BE PLACED ON THE PROPERTY TAX BILL AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. THE ASSESSMENT WOULD AFFECT ONLY THOSE PROPERTIES WITH REFUSE BILLS DELINQUENT AS OF APRIL 30, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive testimony from affected property owners regarding their delinquent refuse bills and adopt resolution authorizing and directing the County Assessor to include delinquent refuse charges, which remain ten days following this hearing, as a special assessment for collection as part of the County tax collection process.
6. HERMOSA BEACH LANDSCAPING AND STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT 1997-98. Memorandum from Public Works Director Amy Amirani dated June , 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct a public hearing in connection with the levy of assessments for fiscal year 1997-98 and adopt resolution confirming the diagram and assessment for Hermosa Beach Landscaping and Street Lighting District 1997-98 and levying an assessment of $41.45 per unit for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1997 and ending June 30, 1998.
MUNICIPAL MATTERS
7. CALLING, GIVING NOTICE AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION AND CERTAIN OTHER RESOLUTIONS NECESSARY FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, NOVEMBER 4, 1997. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated June 17, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolutions.
8. PARKING ENFORCEMENT POLICY . Memorandum from Police Chief Val Straser dated June 17, 1997.
RECOMMENDATION: Review the Parking Enforcement Policy revision dated April 1, 1997 and direct staff to implement any desired changes.
9. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER
a. UPDATE ON BEACH CITIES HEALTH DISTRICT'S PARAMEDIC FUNDING. Oral report from City Manager Stephen Burrell.
10. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL
NONE
11. 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 Reviczky for discussion of joining a cooperative effort with neighboring cities regarding the airport expansion.
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 June 10, 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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