CITY COUNCIL - November 12, 2024
1. CLOSED SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM
Public Comments:
2. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
Public Comments:
This Public Comment period is limited to Closed Session agenda items only. Public Comment is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
4. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
4.a
Closed Session Minutes
Public Comments:
Approval of minutes of Closed Session held on October 22, 2024.
4.b
Conference with Legal Counsel: Workers Comp Litigation
Public Comments:
Existing Litigation—Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)—(2) Cases The City finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
Name of Case: Robert Higgins vs City of Hermosa Beach, administered by Adminsure WCAB Case Number(s): ADJ11093995, ADJ15309858, ADJ Unassigned AdminSure Claim Number(s): 17-1323861, 21-157252, 17-132278 DOI: 9/18/07 – 9/18/17, 07/04/2021, 07/04/2017
Name of Case: Jonathan Sibbald v. City of Hermosa Beach WCAB Case Number: ADJ17934866
CLAIM Number: 23-172878
DOI: 06/30/23
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Conference with Labor Negotiator
Public Comments:
Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator(s): Mayor Dean Francois and City Attorney Patrick Donegan Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
5. OPEN SESSION—CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
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6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
7. ROLL CALL
Public Comments:
8. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Public Comments:
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS—UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Public Comments:
10. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Public Comments:
This is the time for the City Council to discuss any changes to the order of agenda items.
Recommended Action:
To approve the order of the agenda.
11. PROCLAMATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
11.a
RECOGNIZING SHARON STINE ON HER RETIREMENT AND SERVICE TO THE CITY Public Comments:
12. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Public Comments:
12.a
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR UPDATE
Public Comments:
12.b
POLICE CHIEF UPDATE
Public Comments:
13. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments:
This is the time for members of the public to address the City Council on any items within the Council's jurisdiction and on items where public comment will not be taken (City Manager Reports, City Councilmember Comments, Consent Calendar items not pulled for separate consideration, and Future Agenda Items).
The public is invited to attend and provide public comment. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker and shall only be taken from those present in City Council Chambers. No remote public comment will be taken during this time unless required by the Brown Act. A total of thirty minutes will be allocated to this initial public participation item. This time allotment may be modified due to time constraints at the discretion of the Mayor or City Council. Another period is also reserved for general comment later in the meeting for those who could not be heard at this time.
No action will be taken on matters raised during public comment, except that the Council may take action to schedule issues raised during public comment for a future agenda. Speakers with comments regarding City management or departmental operations are encouraged to submit those comments directly to the City Manager. Members of the audience will have a future opportunity to speak on items pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion, Public Hearings, and Municipal Matters when those items are heard.
14. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Public Comments:
14.a
UPDATES FROM CITY COUNCIL AD HOC SUBCOMMITTEES AND STANDING COMMITTEE DELEGATES/ALTERNATES Public Comments:
15. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comments:
The following matters will be acted upon collectively with a single motion and vote to approve with the majority consent of the City Council. Councilmembers may orally register a negative vote on any Consent Calendar item without pulling the item for separate consideration before the vote on the Consent Calendar. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember removes an item from the Consent Calendar, either under Approval of the Agenda or under this item before the vote on the Consent Calendar. Items removed for separate discussion will be provided a separate public comment period.
Recommended Action:
To approve the consent calendar.
15.a
WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Public Comments:
Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
15.b
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - 24-CCO-076
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. City Council Minutes - 24-CCO-076.pdf
2. October 22, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve the minutes for the October 22, 2024, Regular Meeting.
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APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH PEGASUS STUDIOS FOR PROVIDING VIDEO BROADCASTING SERVICES - 24-CCO-072 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. First Amendment Agreement to Pegasus Studios - 24-CCO-072.pdf
2. 1. Pegasus Studios Agreement.pdf
3. 2. Proposed Pegasus Studios First Amendment to Agreement.pdf (City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Approve the proposed first amendment to an agreement with Pegasus Studios for video broadcasting services to align the agreement with the fiscal year, extend the expiration term to June 30, 2028, increase the annual not-to-exceed amount to $73,900 beginning July 1, 2025, and authorize the City Manager to extend the agreement up to two additional years (Attachment 1)
; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the proposed first amendment subject to approval by the City Attorney.
15.d
LIST OF REGULAR AND ONGOING CITY BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTIVE TERMS THAT WILL EXPIRE DURING THE 2025 CALENDAR YEAR - 24-CCO-071 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Board and Commission Appointments Term Expire During 2025 Calendar Year - 24-CCO-071.pdf
2. 1.2025 Local Appointments List.pdf
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the 2025 Local Appointments List ( Attachment 1
), prepared for posting pursuant to State law, of all regular and ongoing Hermosa Beach board, commission, and committee appointive terms, which will expire during the 2025 calendar year.
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APPOINTMENT OF A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY WEST VECTOR AND VECTOR-BORNE DISEASE CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD - 24-CCO-069 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Appointment to West Vector Control - 24-CCO-069.pdf
2. 1. Jim Fasola Application.pdf
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Review the application of Jim Fasola
(Attachment 1)
; and
Consider appointing Jim Fasola as the Hermosa Beach representative to the Los Angeles County West Vector-Borne Disease Control District Board for a two-year term ending December 31, 2026.
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CHECK REGISTERS - 24-AS-045
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Check Registers 11-12-2024 - 24-AS-045.pdf
2. 1. Check Register 10-16-24.pdf
3. 2. Check Register 10-23-24.pdf
4. 3. Check Register 10-29-24.pdf
5. 4. Check Register 10-30-24.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council ratify the check registers from October 16, 2024, October 23, 2024, October 29, 2024, and October 30, 2024. The Administrative Services Director hereby certifies to the accuracy of the attached demands.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFICERS TO ORDER DEPOSIT AND WITHDRAWAL OF MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND (LAIF) - 24-AS-042 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. LAIF Resolution - 24-AS-042.pdf
2. 1. Draft Resolution.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution
(Attachment 1)
authorizing the City Manager, Administrative Services Director, and Finance Manager to order deposit and withdrawal of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF).
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APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS - 24-AS-040 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CDTFA Resolution - 24-AS-040.pdf
2. 1. Draft Resolution(1).pdf
3. 2. Resolution No. 89-5248.pdf
(Administrative Services Director Brandon Walker)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California authorizing examination of sales and use tax records (Attachment 1)
.
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INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE REPEALING H.B.M.C. SECTION 3.08.020., ADOPT A RESOLUTION SETTING THE SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY MANAGER FOR GENERAL LIABILITY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS, AND ADOPT A LITIGATION/CLAIMS MANAGEMENT POLICY - 24-AS-047 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Resolution to Increase City Manager's Settlement Authority - 24-AS-047.pdf
2. 1. Draft Ordinance(1).pdf
3. 2. Draft Resolution.pdf
CEQA: Determine the Ordinance is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.(Interim Human Resources Manager Cynthia Stafford) Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Introduce by title only and waive first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, repealing Section 3.08.020 of the Hermosa Beach Municipal Code (Attachment 1)
; and
A
dopt
a resolution to increase the settlement authority of the City Manager for General Liability and Workers’ Compensation Claims to meet statutory limits set forth in Government Code §
935.4
and to adopt a litigation/claims management policy
(Attachment 2)
.
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AN UPDATE FOR THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH TO ACHIEVE GENDER EQUITY THROUGH ITS WORKFORCE, OPERATIONS, AND SERVICES - 24-AS-024 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. AN UPDATE FOR THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH TO ACHIEVE EQUITY IN ITS WORKFORCE, OPERATIONS, AND SERVICES.pdf
2. 1. Resolution No. 19-7218.pdf
(Interim Human Resources Manager Cynthia Stafford)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file an update to Resolution No.19-7218 to achieve gender equity through its workforce, operations and services.
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ACTION MINUTES OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 2024 - 24-CR-031 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. PR Minutes 10-01-2024 - 24-CR-031.pdf
2. 1. Action Minutes of the October 1, 2024 Parks, Recreation and Community Resources Advisory Commission Meeting.pdf (Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the action minutes of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission meeting of October 1, 2024.
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 - 24-CMO-051 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE AND AMBULANCE MONTHLY REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 - 24-CMO-051.pdf
2. 1. Fire and Ambulance Monthly Report for Sep 2024.pdf (Emergency Management Coordinator Maurice Wright)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the September 2024 Fire and Ambulance monthly report.
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APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM WEST BASIN WATER DISTRICT WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATION GRANT - 24-CMO-050 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. West Basin Grant Fund Appropriation - 24-CMO-050.pdf
2. 1. Attachment 1 - Award Letter.pdf
(Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Accept $2,000 in grant funds from the West Basin Water District; Approve estimated revenue of $2,000 in the Grant Fund; and Appropriate $2,000 in the Grant Fund for the purchase of a water bottle filling station.
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VEHICLE PURCHASE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT - 24-PD-006
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Vehicle Purchase for Police Department - 24-PD-006.pdf
2. 1. 2024 Tesla Model Y Quote.pdf
(Public Works Director Joseph SanClemente)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council authorize the sole-source purchase of one Tesla Model Y to replace a 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid S in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
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APPROVAL OF 2023 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT - 24-PD-007 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Approval of 2023 State Homeland Security Grant Subrecipient Agreement - 24-PD-007.pdf
2. 1. 2023 State Homeland Security Program Subrecipient Agreement.pdf (Police Chief Paul LeBaron)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Accept $65,000 in grants funds from the County of Los Angeles for the 2023 State Homeland Security Program Grant; Authorize City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest to the Subrecipient Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and Appropriate $65,000 and add estimated revenue of $65,000 in the Grants Fund for the State Homeland Security Program grant.
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PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND PLANNING COMMISSION TENTATIVE 2025 MEETING SCHEDULE - 24-CDD-079 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Planning Commission Tentative Agenda for December 16, 2024 and Tentative 2025 Meeting Schedule - 24-CDD-079.pdf
2. 1. Planning Commission Tentative Agenda for December 16, 2024.pdf
3. 2. Planning Commission Tentative 2025 Meeting Schedule.pdf (
Planning Manager
Director
Alexis Oropeza
)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council receive and file the December 16, 2024 Planning Commission tentative future agenda and the tentative Planning Commission meeting schedule for 2025.
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CONSIDERATION TO REMOVE THE UPDATE OF TEMPORARY MINOR SPECIAL EVENT REGULATIONS FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE - 24-CDD-071 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. TMSE ZONING CODE UPDATE - 24-CDD-071.pdf
(Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommend City Council direct staff to update the temporary minor special event regulations separate and apart from the comprehensive zoning code update.
16. PUBLIC HEARINGS—TO COMMENCE AT 6:30 P.M
Public Comments:
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APPROVAL OF NEW 2025 SPECIAL EVENTS AND FIND THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT - 24-CR-035 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Approval of New 2025 Special Events - 24-CR-035.pdf
2. 1. Special Events Policy Guide.pdf
3. 2. 2025 Special Events Calendar .pdf
4. 3. Winter Challenge Event Overview.pdf
5. 4. Maya and the Wave Event Overview.pdf
(Senior Recreation Supervisor Brian Sousa)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council hold a public hearing to approve the Parks, Recreation, and Community Resources Advisory Commission’s recommendation to include the following new special events on the 2025 Special Event Calendar:
Winter Challenge on the volleyball courts north of Pier on Friday, February 7 through Saturday, February 8, 2025; and “Maya and the Wave” at the Community Theatre and courtyard on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
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CONSIDERATION OF ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 24-03, VIA REGULAR ORDINANCE AND URGENCY ORDINANCE, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.21 OF THE HERMOSA BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS - 24-CDD-072 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. ZTA-ADUs and JADUs - 24-CDD-072.pdf
2. 1. Draft Ordinance.pdf
3. 2. Planning Commission Resolution No .pdf
4. 3. Draft Urgency Ordinance.pdf
5. 4. Senate Bill 1211 (Chaptered).pdf
6. 5. Assembly Bill 2533 (Chaptered).pdf
CEQA: Determine the action is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code. (Planning Manager Alexis Oropeza)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to Hermosa Beach Municipal Code, Title 17, pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units; Determine whether the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; Introduce, on first reading, the proposed ordinance approving zone text amendment 24-03 (Attachment 1)
; and
Adopt via urgency ordinance the proposed ordinance approved the proposed zone text amendments (Attachment
2 )
.
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE USE OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANT SIDEWALK PANELS AND CURB RAMPS - 24-PW-039 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant - 24-PW-039.pdf
2. 1. Attachment 1_Draft Resolution Approving FY 2024-25 Budget.pdf
3. 2. Attachment 2_CDBG Proposed Project Locations Map.pdf (Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024–25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program allocating and authorizing the use of $69,398 of funds and acknowledging that an estimated $69,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 CDBG funds may be added, after July 1, 2025, to construct Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalk panels and curb ramps (Attachment 1)
.
17. MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Public Comments:
17.a
THREE APPOINTMENTS TO THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION - 24-CCO-073 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Public Works Commission Applicant Appointments - 24-CCO-073.pdf
2. 1. Application for Janice Brittain.pdf
3. 2. Application for David Grethen .pdf
4. 3. Application for Scott Hayes.pdf
5. 4. Application for Eric Horne.pdf
6. 5. Application for Anne Williams.pdf
(City Clerk Myra Maravilla)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council appoint three members to the Public Works Commission for terms ending October 31, 2028.
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REVIEW AND ADOPT THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH PARKS MASTER PLAN AND FIND THE SAME EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) - 24-CR-034 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Adoption of the 2024 Parks Master Plan - 24-CR-034.pdf
2. 1. 1990 Parks Master Plan .pdf
3. 2. 2024 Parks Master Plan Action Report .pdf
4. 3. 2024 Final Draft Parks Master Plan .pdf
5. 4. 2024 Parks Master Plan Appendix.pdf
6. 6. Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2024-25 .pdf
7. 5. RJM Design Group Inc.'s 2024 Parks Master Plan Presentation .pdf (Community Resources Director Lisa Nichols)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Approve and adopt the 2024 Parks Master Plan; and
Provide feedback on the priorities supported by the Community Resources and Public Works Commissions.
Direct staff to advance the goals outlined in the 2024 Parks Master Plan as future funding and staff resources allow.
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REJECT BID RECEIVED FROM CSI SERVICES AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF FOR CIP 682 PARKING LOT D IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - 24-PW-041 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. CIP 682 PARKING LOT D IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - REJECT BIDS - 24-PW-041.pdf
2. 1. Bid Summary Log.pdf
3. 2. Bid Documents.pdf
4. 3. Contract Documents and Special Provisions.pdf
5. 4. Project Plans .pdf
(Public Works Director Joe SanClemente)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Reject the bid received from CSI Services for CIP 682 Parking Lot D Improvements Project; and Direct staff on how to proceed with the project based on the available options as outlined in this report.
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APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITIES OF TORRANCE, HERMOSA BEACH, MANHATTAN BEACH, AND REDONDO BEACH FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BEACH CITIES GREEN STREETS PROJECT FOR THE BEACH CITIES WATERSHED MANAGEMENT GROUP - 24-CMO-054 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Green Streets Construction MOU - 24-CMO-054.pdf
2. 1. Draft Resolution - MOU.pdf
3. 2. Draft Memorandum of Understanding .pdf
4. 3. Beach Cities EWMP 2021.pdf
5. 4. 2020 Memorandum of Understanding for Design .pdf
6. 5. Draft Resolution - Construction and Account.pdf
7. 6. Project Plans.pdf
(Environmental Programs Manager Douglas Krauss)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council:
Adopt a resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Torrance, the City of Hermosa Beach, the City of Manhattan Beach, and the City of Redondo Beach for Implementation of the Beach Cities Green Streets Project for the Beach Cities Watershed Management Group (Attachment 1
)
;
Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement
(Attachment 2)
; and
Adopt a resolution approving construction of the Hermosa Avenue Green Street project pursuant to Government Code Section 830.6 and establishing a project payment account (Attachment
5 )
.
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CITY MANAGER CONTRACT AMENDMENT - 24-CA-008
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. City Manager Contract Amendment - 24-CA-008.pdf
2. 1. Resolution No. RES-24-XXXX.pdf
3. 2. Fifth Amendment.pdf
4. 3. Fourth Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement.pdf
5. 4. Third Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement.pdf
6. 5. Second Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement.pdf
7. 6. First Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement.pdf
8. 7. City Manager Employment Agreement.pdf
(City Attorney Patrick Donegan)
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve a resolution
(Attachment 1)
approving the fifth amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement increasing her compensation for her seventh year of employment and awarding her a one-time bonus pursuant to the terms of her employment agreement.
18. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comments:
This is the time for Councilmembers to schedule future agenda items and to ask questions about the status of previously approved future agenda items. No discussion, debate, or public comment will be taken. Councilmembers should consider the city's work plan when considering new items. The tentative future agenda items document is provided for information only.
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TENTATIVE FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - 24-CMO-055
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 2024-11-12 Tentative Future Agenda - 24-CMO-055.pdf
2. 1. Tentative Future Agenda.pdf
Attached is the current list of tentative future agenda items for Council’s information.
19. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments:
This time is set aside for the public to address the Council on any item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that could not be heard under the first public comment opportunity because there were too many prior public speakers and the thirty-minute maximum time limit was exhausted.
20. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments: