"Nothing will ever be accomplished if all possible objections must first be overcome." - Samuel Johnson

AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING HERMOSA BEACH CITY COUNCIL

Tuesday, September 9, 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.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATIONS:

PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES TO

DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT COMMISSIONERS

PROCLAMATIONS:

COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAY

September 20, 1997

CHILD INJURY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION WEEK

October 19 - 25, 1997

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

1. Letter from residents of 31st Street regarding property located at 259 - 31st Street.

RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to respond.

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 August 7, 1997 ;
2. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on August 12, 1997 ;
3. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 12, 1997 ; and,
4. Minutes of the Adjourned Regular meeting held on August 13, 1997 .

(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 July 1997 financial reports:

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

(e) Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the application for block grant funds from the State of California Integrated Waste Management Board Used Oil Recycling Block Grant Program. Memorandum from Public Works Director Amy Amirani dated August 4, 1997.

(f) Recommendation to approve equipment purchases for the new fire engine in the amount of $26,392.02. Memorandum from Fire Chief Pete Bonano dated July 29, 1997.

(g) Recommendation to continue to retain John L. Hunter and Associates to perform tasks and administer the City's Municipal Storm Water and Urban Runoff Discharge Programs and authorize expenditures of $30,240 from appropriated $75,000 Sewer Fund for NPDES program. Memorandum from Public Works Director Amy Amirani dated August 25, 1997.

(h) Recommendation to approve request from Roller Hockey Program Leader to add a Gatorade Vending Machine (with a 40% commission to the City) to South Park and authorize the City Manager to execute a one (1) year contract. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated August 28, 1997.

(I) Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes from the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting held on August 20, 1997.

(j) Recommendation to reappropriate funds to both the 1996-97 and 1997-98 budget. Memorandum from Finance Director Viki Copeland dated August 26, 1997.

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.

4. TEXT AMENDMENT TO CHANGE ZONING VIOLATIONS FROM MISDEMEANORS TO INFRACTIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS. (Continued from meeting of July 22, 1997)

RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to re-advertise for a future meeting.

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

5. ALOHA DAYS : STAGE LOCATION CHANGE AND REQUEST FOR PROP A FUNDS. Memorandum from Community Resources Director Mary Rooney dated September 3, 1997.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve request to locate performance stage on the beach instead of the west end of the Plaza and consider whether or not to allocate $2,500 of Proposition A funds for pay for shuttle bus service for the event.

6. TEXT AMENDMENT TO HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME FOR PAYMENT OF SEWER CONNECTION FEES . Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated September 4, 1997.

RECOMMENDATION: Introduce ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 13.4 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code as it relates to the collection of Sewer Connection Fees.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

• a. SUPPORT AB1228 (DUCHENEY) AND COASTAL CITIES DIVISION OF LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated August 20, 1997.
  

RECOMMENDATION: Approve sending letter of support for AB1228 and approve sending a letter of interest for coastal cities group.

• b. REQUEST FOR MEETING DATE CHANGE FROM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1997 TO THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1997 . Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated September 4, 1997.

• c. REPORT CONCERNING DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES AND DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL.Oral report from City Manager Stephen Burrell.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL - None 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.
ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:

1. MINUTES:

1. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on July 8, 1997.
2. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on July 22, 1997.
3. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on August 7, 1997.
4. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on August 12, 1997.
5. Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on August 13, 1997.

2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

Government Code Section 54956.8

Property: 445 Cypress Street

Negotiating Parties: Stephen Burrell

Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment

3. 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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