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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS

CLOSED SESSION REPORT FOR MEETING OF OCTOBER 12, 2004: 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.

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.

   NO WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

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. 1. Recommendation to approve minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on October 12, 2004.

   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 receive and file memorandum from Finance Director, Viki Copeland, regarding the September 2004 financial reports.(PDF File)

   5. Recommendation to receive and file notice of closed claims. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated October 13, 2004.(PDF File).

   6. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of October 19, 2004.(PDF File).

   7. Recommendation to deny the following claims and refer them to the City’s Liability Claims Administrator. Memorandum from Personnel Director/Risk Manager Michael Earl dated October 14, 2004. (PDF File)

      Claimant:	Southern California Edison
      Date of Loss:	09-09-04
      Date Filed:	10-07-04
      Allegation:	Property damage

      Claimant:	Kim, John Y.
      Date of Loss:	04-21-04
      Date Filed:	10-18-04
      Allegation:	Trip and fall

      Claimant:	Villa, Edilberto
      Date of Loss:	05-12-04
      Date Filed:	10-18-04
      Allegation:	Personal Injury

   8. Recommendation to receive and file Project Status Report. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated September 20, 2004.(PDF File).

   9. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #26814 for a 2 unit condo at 538 and 540 Manhattan Avenue.Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 19, 2004.(PDF File).

   10. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #26936 for a 2 unit condo at 1449 Monterey Boulevard. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 19, 2004.(PDF File).

   11. Recommendation to adopt resolution approving final map #27099 for a 2 unit condo at 1016 and 1018 17th Street. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 19, 2004.(PDF File).

   12. Recommendation to approve the plans, specifications and estimate for Project No. CIP 02-108 Street Improvements – 2nd Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Monterey Boulevard between Herondo Street and 4th Street; authorize staff to proceed to advertise for bids; and, authorize the City Clerk to post Notice Inviting Sealed Bids for said project. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 18, 2004.(PDF File).

   13. Recommendation to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the MTA and the City of Hermosa Beach for establishing a capital reserve account for the allocation of Proposition C Local Return Program Funding toward the Pier Avenue Street Improvement Project (CIP No. 04-116) and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 18, 2004.(PDF File).

   14. Recommendation to receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of October 5, 2004.(PDF File).

   15. Recommendation to approve the expenditure of $18,861.25 for the purchase of two speed radar signs to be placed on the Strand at 11th Street and 14th Street and appropriate $20,000 from Transportation Development Act Funds for purchase and installation costs. Memorandum from Public Works Director Richard Morgan dated October 20, 2004.(PDF File).

   16. Recommendation to approve the implementation of a New Year’s Eve Celebration on December 31, 2004 and approve proposal for musical performance conducted by “Big Band 2000” from 8:00pm to 12:15am. Memorandum from Community Resources Department dated October 19, 2004.(PDF File).

3. CONSENT ORDINANCES

   1. ORDINANCE NO. 04-1243: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CORRECTING ERRORS MADE IN THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 02-1221, AMENDING SECTION 17.44.090 -TO REMOVE LEASED OFF-SITE PARKING AS AN OPTION FOR REQUIRED PARKING, AND AMENDING SECTION 17.28.020 – TO REMOVE STORAGE AND MINI-STORAGE AS PERMITTED USES, AND TO REQUIRE CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR CERTAIN MANUFACTURING USES IN THE M-1 ZONE.(PDF File)

      For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 13, 2004.(PDF File).

   2. ORDINANCE NO. 04-1244: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A DAYTIME CURFEW FOR MINORS AND AMENDING THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE.(PDF File).

      For adoption. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 13, 2004.(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. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A THREE FOOT SIDE YARD RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED FIVE FEET AT 3410 HERMOSA AVENUE AND 111 34TH STREET. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 18, 2004.(PDF File).

      PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:Deny the requested variance.

   2. CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF 2005 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL TO BE HELD SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2005 AND SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2005. Memorandum from Community Resources Department dated October 19, 2004.(PDF File).

      PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:Approve the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival for one day only, March 12, 2005; approve the event contract and street closures; and, approve fee waiver/funding as requested.

   3. REVIEW AND RECONSIDERATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 061822 FOR AN 18,000 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING CONTAINING 54 COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND ADOPTION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION AT 200 PIER AVENUE. Memorandum from Community Development Director Sol Blumenfeld dated October 19, 2004.(PDF File).

      PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:To approve the project subject to conditions as contained in the resolution.

6. MUNICIPAL MATTERS

   1. REQUEST TO RECONSIDER OBJECTION TO DANCING AT TJ CHARLYZ. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 14, 2004(PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION:That the City Council consider the attached letter requesting reconsideration your action of May 25, 2004 which was to write a letter to ABC objecting to a change in the ABC license to allow dancing at TJ Charlyz.

7. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY MANAGER

   1. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT – SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS. Memorandum from City Manager Stephen Burrell dated October 21, 2004.

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the amendments to the Joint Powers Agreement for the SBCCOG and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.

8. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND REPORTS - CITY COUNCIL

   1. VACANCIES – BOARDS & COMMISSIONS – APPOINTMENT TO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION, Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 20, 2004.(PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: Appoint from among the applicants interviewed earlier this evening to fill three expired terms ending October 31, 2008.

   2. VACANCIES – BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMISSION. Memorandum from City Clerk Elaine Doerfling dated October 20, 2004.(PDF File).

      RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council schedule a meeting prior to the regular meeting of November 9, 2004 for the purpose of interviewing applicants, with appointments to be made that evening at the regular meeting.

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

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