AGENDA

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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, Office of the City Clerk, and the Chamber of Commerce. During the meeting, a packet is also available in the Council Chambers foyer.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2003: NO REPORTABLE ACTIONS.

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 as a business item.

1. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

   Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction, or to request the removal of an item from the consent calendar, may do so at this time. Comments on public hearing items are heard only during the public hearing. Comments from the public are limited to three minutes per speaker. Members of the audience may also speak:

   1. during discussion of items removed from the Consent Calendar;
   2. during Public Hearings; and,
   3. during discussion of items appearing under Municipal Matters.

   The City Council acknowledges receipt of the written communications listed below. No action will be taken on matters raised in written communications.

   The Council may take action to schedule issues raised in oral and written communications for a future agenda.

   Citizens with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are requested to submit those comments to the City Manager.

   1. Letter from Fred Huebscher dated October 28, 2003 regarding City paid health insurance for elected officials.

2. 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 4, with public comment permitted at that time.

   1. Recommendation to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on October 28, 2003.

   2. Recommendation to ratify check register and to approve cancellation of certain checks as recommended by the City Treasurer.

   3. Recommendation to receive and file Tentative Future Agenda Items (PDF File).

   4. Recommendation to deny the following claim and refer it to the City's Liability Claims Administrator. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated November 3, 2003 (PDF File).

      Claimant:	Huff, Cyle
      Date of Loss:	09-10-03
      Date Filed:	10-23-03

   5. Recommendation to approve letter prepared by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments commenting on the supplement to the draft EIS/EIR for LAX Proposed Master Plan Improvements. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 4, 2003 (PDF File).

   6. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Public Works Commission meeting of October 22, 2003.

   7. Recommendation to authorize staff to solicit bids for replacement of all exterior hand railings at City Hall, Police and Library buildings. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated November 4, 2003 (PDF File).

   8. Recommendation to award construction contract for Project No. CIP 02-189 Street Improvements - Myrtle Area to Orion Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $418,305 and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; authorize the appropriation of $37,000 from the 160 Sewer Fund; approve the Professional Services Agreement for construction management services with CBM Consulting, Inc. for a fee not to exceed $47,174 and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and, authorize the Director of Public Works to make minor changes to the CBM Consulting, Inc. as necessary not to exceed $4,800. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated November 4, 2003 (PDF File).

   9. Recommendation to award construction contract for the Community Center Theater ADA Upgrades to Pima Corporation of the Los Angeles, California in the amount of $197,600; authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the contract subject to approval by the City Attorney; and authorize the Director of Public Works to issue change orders as necessary within the approved budget. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated November 5, 2003 (PDF File).

   10. Recommendation to approve a wireless communications site license agreement (lease) with Sprint PCS Assets, L.L.C. for 1301 Hermosa Avenue (Parking Structure) for an initial term of 5 years with five additional terms of 5 years each. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated November 5, 2003 (PDF File).

   11. Recommendation to adopt resolution to double the fines of specific municipal code sections utilized by the Police Department on the 4th of July and New Year's Eve holidays; specifically regarding possession and consumption of alcohol in public places and violation of the noise ordinance. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin (PDF File).

   12. Recommendation to award bid to purchase personal protection equipment to Brenton Safety of Carson, California in the amount of $15,113.15 (includes tax and shipping). Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin (PDF File).

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   1. ORDINANCE NO. 03-1232 - "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 17.26 TO LIST CONDOMINIUMS AS PERMITTED USE IN RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL PROJECTS IN THE C-1 ZONE." For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 30, 2003 (PDF File).

4. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION

   • Public comments on items removed from the Consent Calendar.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TO COMMENCE AT 7:30 P.M.

   1. REQUEST TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE SPENDING OF LLEGB GRANT FUNDS. Memorandum from Police Chief Michael Lavin (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve recommendation by the LLEBG advisory committee to spend the grant funds on camera surveillance equipment, digital cameras and new generation ballistic vests and appropriate $11,450 for the purchase of the recommended equipment and establish a revenue account for the same amount.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. COMMERCIAL BANNER PROGRAM ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated November 3, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file status change eliminating the use of banner poles on Pacific Coast Highway at 1st Street for fund raising purposes.

   2. PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND 16TH STREET. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated November 3, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request from Shook Development Corporation to upgrade the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and 16th Street to be fully signalized.

   3. DISCUSSION OF BOARD OF APPEALS. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated November 6, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file report.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   NONE

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REGARDING CHANGING THE DESIGNATION FROM "COUNCILMAN" TO "COUNCILMEMBER" IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated November 6, 2003 (PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to prepare an ordinance amending Chapter 2.04 and 2.12 of the Municipal Code to change the word "councilman" to "councilmember" and "councilmen" to "councilmembers".

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.

   NONE

ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:

1. MINUTES: Approval of minutes of Closed Session meeting held on October 28, 2003.

2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
   Government Code Section 54956.8

   1. Property:	Two contiguous parcel fronting 2nd and 3rd Streets, APN 4188-028-070 & 073
      Negotiating Parties:	Stephen Burrell and Crosswind Capital, Inc.
      Under Negotiation:	Price & Terms of Payment

   2. Property:	51 Pier Avenue
      Negotiating Parties:	Stephen Burrell and Jerry Newton
      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

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