Roll Call

Flag Salute

Approval of Minutes: April 18, 2007

Public Comment: Anyone wishing to address the Commission on other items pertaining to Public Works may do so at this time.

John Choi, Palos Verdes

Claimed his wife got a ticket for parking on 5th Street due to confusing wording on the sign. Thought it said “No Parking ON Thursday”, when actually said “No Parking EXCEPT Thursday” between specific hours. Mr. Katz noted that there are signs like this all over the City.

Correspondence

None

Items for Commission Consideration

1. Proposed FY 2007-08 Capital Improvement Program Budget(PDF File)

   Mr. Morgan presented the item, noting that the Budget Workshop will be held on Friday, May 24, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers and would be approved in its final version at the June 12, 2007 Council meeting. He advised that the proposed CIP budget does not include projects for which funding would be reappropriated from FY 06-07 to FY 07-08. He then proceeded to review the projects one by one, responding to questions as they arose.

   Jim Lissner, Hermosa Beach

   Said is concerned about odor with regard to the beach infiltration system; said his street needs help – wants more specific information for street improvements; asked why City is paying for trash enclosures for restaurants; said doesn’t believe the solar collectors are worth the $50,000; asked why there weren’t any public hearings for the civic center master plan.

   Further discussion highlighted the following:

   • DEC fund is revenue from the Parking Structure for downtown maintenance
   • The civic center master plan is just the preliminary study – hearings are anticipated later
   • This is the first time money has been set aside for the civic center master plan
   • UPAC will be involved in the master plan
   • It will be public plan let by City Manager’s office

Commissioners' Reports

1. Commissioners Brittain and Marinelli updated the commission with regard to the Upper Pier Avenue Committee.

Public Works Department Reports

1. Monthly Activity Reports – March(PDF File)

2. Project Status Reports – March(PDF File)

   Above items are presented for information purposes only.

3. Mr. Morgan announced that the clock had been installed on the Plaza and thanked Dave Shaw a local contractor and the Public Works personnel.

Other Matters

Mr. Katz complimented Public Works on the slurry job – said was a very good job.

Mr. Morgan thanked Larry Murakami for his donated time and equipment for the removal of Lifeguard Tower 14.

Ms. Brittain reminded all that 100 Acts packets, Time Capsule packets and Centennial bricks will be on sale at the Memorial Day Fiesta.

Mr. DiVirgilio announced the Public Works Week and the parade the week following the meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.