NEXT ORD. NO.

1. OPENING CEREMONIES

1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Flag Salute
3. Invocation – Councilmember
4. Roll Call

1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

Presentation of exchange students to Takaishi, Japan

Presentation by Economic Development Systems and Urban Design Studios, consultants, dealing with economic development and architectural standards for Lomita’s revitalization

2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL

The City Council may discuss and act upon items; however, items which are not will be limited to Council reports, announcements or requests for clarification, or factual information, or to placement of matters on the agenda for a future meeting.

3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Persons wishing to speak to the City Council on subjects other than those scheduled are requested to do so at this time. Persons addressing the Council, please come to the podium and give your name and address for the record. In order to conduct a timely meeting, a 5 minute time limit per person has been established. Amendments to Government Code Section 54950 prohibit the City Council from taking any action on a specific item unless it appears on a posted agenda. Persons wishing discussion on Consent Agenda items should so state at this time.

4. CONSENT AGENDA

All items under the Consent Agenda are considered by the Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There may be separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Council votes on the motion. Specific items may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of any councilmember or staff.

1. Approval of Minutes: April 20 and 21
2. Approval of Demands: $
3. Motion to Waive Further Reading
4. Report from Traffic Safety Commission submitting engineering and traffic surveys recommending that the current speed limits on Lomita Boulevard and Western Avenue be maintained. RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
5. Report submitting resolution approving a First Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for South Bay Cities Council of Governments providing for the establishment of an inactive membership status and modifying the authority’s quorum requirement. RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
6. Report submitting resolution authorizing the placement of a tax lien against property located at 25014 Pennsylvania Avenue to recover city expenses in abating public nuisances. RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
7. Report submitting application for leave to present a late Claim for Damages filed by Lewis Turchi for traffic collision at Crenshaw and Skypark. REJECT THE APPLICATION.
8. Report submitting request from St. Margaret Mary requesting that fees for permits and licenses be waived for Lomita Park scheduled for September 11, 12 and 13^th. RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
9. Report submitting ordinance amending the Municipal Code by establishing regulations for publicly accessible telephones and establishing an amortization schedule for abatement for nonconforming public telephones. INTRODUCE & CALL FOR HEARING JULY 20.
10. Report submitting resolution approving the application for grant funds from Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Grant Program for Belba Field Lighting and approval of Youth Employment Plan. RECOMMENDAPPROVAL.
11. Report submitting resolution requesting reimbursement of funds expended for Federal Emergency __________________. RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
12. Report submitting resolutions calling for special municipal election on November 3, 1998 submitting to voters a measure dealing with redevelopment and business license tax, requesting consolidation with the statewide general election and authorizing city attorney to prepare impartial analysis and setting priorities for submitting arguments. RECOMMEND APPROVAL.

1. PROPERTY LOCATED AT WESTERN AVENUE/PALOS VERDES DRIVE NORTH

Request from Lomita/Peninsula Coalition for Responsible Land Use dealing with purchase of property.

2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD

Discussion and action dealing with expiration of terms and/or continuation of the Community Development Advisory Board.

3. DIFFERENTIAL PAY

Report submitting resolution relating to compensation of employees acting in temporary capacities at higher classification positions. Presented by City Attorney Vadon.

4. BILLBOARD ADVERTISING

Report transmitting sample ordinances regulating billboards advertising tobacco/alcohol products. Presented by City Attorney Vadon.

5. COMPENSATION FOR INSECTICIDE CERTIFICATION

Discussion of compensation for employees with insecticide certification. Presented by Interim City Administrator Irwin.

6. CITY VIDEO

Discussion and action dealing with costs to produce a city video. Presented by Recreation Supervisor Blount.

7. ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES

Discussion of a study dealing with multi-city joint powers authority regarding animal control services as presented by Councilmember Blackwood.

8. LEGISLATIVE VISITS

Report from Councilmember Blackwood regarding visits to legislators.

Conference pursuant to G C Section 54957 appointment of City Administrator

Conference – Patel