Tuesday, February 1, 2022
6:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
EXECUTIVE TEAM
City Manager Bruce Moe
City Attorney Quinn Barrow
MISSION STATEMENT:
Our mission is to provide excellent municipal services, preserve our small beach town character, and enhance the quality of life for our residents, businesses and visitors.
City Clerk Liza Tamura
Community Development Director Carrie Tai
Finance Director Steve Charelian
Fire Chief Michael Lang
Human Resources Director Lisa Jenkins
Information Technology Director Terry Hackelman
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman
Interim Police Chief Derrick Abell
Public Works Director Erick Lee
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Hildy Stern
Mayor Pro Tem Steve Napolitano
Councilmember Richard Montgomery
Councilmember Joe Franklin
Councilmember Suzanne Hadley
City Treasurer Tim Lilligren
February 1, 2022FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda MANHATTAN BEACH’S CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU!
By participating in City Council meetings, you are participating in the process of representative government. To encourage that participation, the City Council provides an early opportunity for public comments under “Public Comments,” at which time speakers may comment on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, including items on the agenda.
The City continues to offer an opportunity to participate in Council meetings via Zoom. In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, the City Council encourages the public to participate by submitting comments in advance of the meeting, no later than 5:30 PM, February 1, 2022 (the day of the meeting), via:
1) eComment at http://www.manhattanbeach.gov/ecomment or 2) Email to [email protected] or
3) Telephone Message Recorded at (310) 802-5030
All of your comments provided by the deadlines above will be available to the City Council and the public prior to the meeting.
In addition, you may participate by joining Zoom during the meeting. Instructions are provided on item G (Public Comments).
Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on this agenda are available for review on the City's website at www.manhattanbeach.gov, the Police Department located at 420 15th Street, and are also on file in the Office of the City Clerk for public inspection. Any person who has any question concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk's office at (310) 802-5056.
Meetings are broadcast live through Manhattan Beach Local Community Cable, Channel 8 (Spectrum), Channel 35 (Frontier), and live streaming via the City's website.
In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the Office of the City Clerk at (310) 802-5056 (voice) or (310) 546-3501 (TDD).
Notification 36 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City also provides closed captioning of all its Regular City Council Meetings for the hearing impaired.
CERTIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA POSTING
I, Liza Tamura, City Clerk of the City of Manhattan Beach, California, state under penalty of perjury that this notice/agenda was posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
BELOW ARE THE AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED. THE RECOMMENDED
COUNCIL ACTION IS LISTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE TITLE OF EACH ITEM IN BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY ACT ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
February 1, 2022FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
Katya Horasz, Manhattan Beach Middle School
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 22-0044Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring the Week of February 20, 2022 - February 26, 2022 as National Engineers Week.
PRESENT
Proclamation - National Engineers WeekProclamation - National Engineers WeekAttachments:
2. 22-0045Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring the Month of February, 2022 as Black History Month.
PRESENT
Proclamation - Black History MonthProclamation - Black History MonthAttachments:
3. 22-0046Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition in Honor of Mayor Stern’s Kindness Initiative to Cedric “Beastie” Jones, Founder of BMoved, for His Support for Inner City Youth.
PRESENT
Kindness Intiative - Cedric (Beastie) JonesKindness Intiative - Cedric (Beastie) JonesAttachments:
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES This is the time for the City Council to:
(a) notify the public of any changes to the agenda;
(b) remove items from the consent calendar for individual consideration; or (c) rearrange the order of the agenda.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA AND WAIVE FULL READING
F. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
City Councilmembers and community organization representatives may inform the public about upcoming events.
February 1, 2022FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
Speakers may provide public comments on any matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, including items on the agenda. The Mayor may determine whether an item is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow City Council to take action on any item not on the agenda.
The City Council encourages the public to participate by submitting comments in advance of the meeting, no later than 5:30 PM, February 1, 2022 (the day of the meeting), via:
1) eComment at http://www.manhattanbeach.gov/ecomment or 2) Email to [email protected] or
3) Telephone Message Recorded at (310) 802-5030
All of your comments provided by the deadlines above will be available to the City Council and the public prior to the meeting.
ZOOM PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
If you wish to speak on any item on the agenda, please register in advance by clicking the following link:
https://citymb.seamlessdocs.com/f/publiccomment, even when submitting this request you will need to use the “raise hand” feature via Zoom during the presentation of that Agenda Item in order to confirm with the City Clerk’s Office that you wish to provide comments.
1) Join Zoom Meeting via the internet:
Direct URL: https://citymb-info.zoom.us/j/93376200363, Meeting ID: 933 7620 0363 During the meeting you will need to use the “raise hand” button through Zoom at the time the Agenda Item is being presented for City Council consideration.
2) Join Zoom Meeting via Phone Conference (Voice Only):
Phone Number: (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 933 7620 0363 During the meeting you will need to enter *9 on the phone’s dial pad at to activate the "raise hand" button at the time the Agenda Item is being presented for City Council consideration.
Please note, the City is not responsible for the public’s use of Zoom as it relates to the software, configuration, and setting on a personal device. The public is encouraged to visit the Zoom website for information on use of this software. The City’s use of Zoom is consistent with the platform features and functions as described on the Zoom website.
Update/Presentations:
4. Introduction of New Los Angeles County Supervisor for the City of Manhattan Beach, Holly Mitchell.
February 1, 2022FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda H. COVID-19
5. City Manager Report on EOC (Emergency Operations Center) and Update on COVID-19 Response.
6. 22-0043Consideration of Including Contractors and Volunteers in a COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate and Directing the City Manager to Issue a Related Emergency Order (Continued from the December 21, 2021, City Council Meeting) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint PresentationAttachments:
I. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)
Items on the Consent Calendar are routine and customary items and are enacted by a single motion with the exception of items previously removed by a member of the City Council during "Approval of the Agenda" for individual consideration. Any items removed shall be individually considered immediately after taking action on the Consent Calendar.
7. 22-0047City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Joint City Council/Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Cultural Arts Commission and Library Commission) of January 11, 2022
b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2022 c) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Joint City Council/Planning Commission and Parking and Public Improvements Commission) of January 19, 2022
d) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2022 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Joint City Council/Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Cultural Arts Commission and Library Commission) of January 11, 2022
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Joint City Council/Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Cultural Arts Commission and Library Commission) of January 11, 2022
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 18, 2022 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Joint City Council/Planning Commission and Parking and Public Improvements Commission) of January 19, 2022
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Joint City Council/Planning Commission and Parking and Public Improvements Commission) of January 19, 2022
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2022City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2022 Attachments:
8. 22-0041Financial Reports: Schedule of Demands December 30, 2021, January 6, 2022, and January 13, 2022 (Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for December 30, 2021, January 6 and 13, 2022Schedule of Demands for December 30, 2021, January 6 and 13, 2022Attachments:
February 1, 2022FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
9. 22-0088City Council Reconsideration of the Circumstances of the Declared COVID-19 Emergency to Facilitate Remote Attendance at Public Meetings by Councilmembers and Other City Legislators Pursuant to AB 361’s Special Teleconferencing Requirements (City Attorney Barrow).
ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION
10. 22-0084Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Manhattan Beach and the Manhattan Beach Mid-Management Employees Association (MBMEA) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0016
Resolution No. 22-0016Resolution No. 22-0016
Memorandum of Understanding - MBMEA (Final Version)Memorandum of Understanding - MBMEA (Final Version) Memorandum of Understanding - MBMEA (Strikethrough Version)Memorandum of Understanding - MBMEA (Strikethrough Version) Attachments:
11. 22-0083Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Manhattan Beach and the Manhattan Beach Police Officers Association (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0017
Resolution No. 22-0017Resolution No. 22-0017
Memorandum of Understanding - MBPOA (Final Version)Memorandum of Understanding - MBPOA (Final Version) Memorandum of Understanding - MBPOA (Strikethrough Version)Memorandum of Understanding - MBPOA (Strikethrough Version) Attachments:
12. 22-0080Consideration of a Purchase of One Budgeted Replacement Fire Engine from South Coast Fire Equipment in the Amount of $855,404.52 (Fire Chief Lang).
A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING
B) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE
South Coast Fire Equipment QuoteSouth Coast Fire Equipment Quote Arrow XT Engine SpecificationArrow XT Engine Specification Attachments:
13. 22-0078Consideration of Updating the Special Events Policy, Removing the Exclusion of Bruce’s Beach and 8th Street and Larsson Street Parkettes as Possible Locations (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
APPROVE
Existing Special Event Policy, Application and MatrixExisting Special Event Policy, Application and Matrix Revised Special Events PolicyRevised Special Events Policy Attachments:
February 1, 2022FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
14. 22-0053Consideration of a Purchase of One Budgeted Combination Vacuum Truck, GapVax, from Plumber’s Depot, Inc. in the Amount of $506,323.79 (Public Works Director Lee).
A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING
B) AUTHORIZE
Plumber’s Depot QuotePlumber’s Depot QuoteAttachments:
15. 22-0029Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Moffatt & Nichol for Additional Design Services for the Pier Railing Replacement Project at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $32,004; and Consideration of the Preferred Aluminum Coating and Seafoam Green Color Specifications for the Project (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0012
Resolution No. 22-0012Resolution No. 22-0012
Amendment No. 2 - Moffatt & NicholAmendment No. 2 - Moffatt & Nichol Agreement and Amendment No. 1 - Moffatt & NicholAgreement and Amendment No. 1 - Moffatt & Nichol Rendering of Approved Railing Replacement AlternativeRendering of Approved Railing Replacement Alternative Photos of Aluminum Railing SamplesPhotos of Aluminum Railing Samples Attachments:
J. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the discretion of the Mayor, each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item.
16. 22-0069Consideration of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (HEU) and Associated Initial Study/Negative Declaration (Community Development Director Tai).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 22-0014 AND 22-0015
Resolution No. 22-0014 (Exhibit A: Negative Declaration for the 6th Cycle Housing Element)
Resolution No. 22-0014 (Exhibit A: Negative Declaration for the 6th Cycle Housing Element)
Resolution No. 22-0015 (Exhibit A: 6th Cycle Housing Element)Resolution No. 22-0015 (Exhibit A: 6th Cycle Housing Element) Final 6th Cycle Housing Element (Redline: Responses to HCD Comments)
Final 6th Cycle Housing Element (Redline: Responses to HCD Comments)
Final Negative DeclarationFinal Negative Declaration
Letter from HCD - December 14, 2021Letter from HCD - December 14, 2021 PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
February 1, 2022FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
17. 22-0071Public Hearing to Consider Extending Interim Ordinance No. 21-0009-U Implementing Objective Development Standards for Senate Bill (SB) 9 Development (Community Development Director Tai).
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 22-0003-U EXTENDING
THE INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE FOR 10 MONTHS AND 15
DAYS
Urgency Ordinance 23-0003-UUrgency Ordinance 23-0003-U
Urgency Ordinance No. 21-0009-U (December 21, 2021)Urgency Ordinance No. 21-0009-U (December 21, 2021) PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
L. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
18. 22-0073Review of the Community Development Department Work Plan and Priority for the Long-Term Outdoor Dining and Business Use Work Plan Item (Continued from the January 18, 2022 City Council Meeting) (Community Development Director Tai).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Community Development Work Plan ItemsFiscal Year 2021-2022 Community Development Work Plan Items PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
19. 22-0074Consideration of Fees Paid for Long-Term Commercial Usage of City Property (Continued from the January 18, 2022 City Council Meeting) (Finance Director Charelian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
20. 22-0086Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Exception to the 180-Day Waiting Period to Hire Retired Police Lieutenant Ryan Small as a CalPERS Retired Annuitant Pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224 and Approval of an Employment Agreement with Ryan Small (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0018
Resolution No. 22-0018Resolution No. 22-0018
Employment Agreement - Ryan SmallEmployment Agreement - Ryan Small Attachments:
21. 22-0022Consideration of Beginning City Council Meetings at an Earlier Time to Hear Ceremonial Presentations (City Manager Moe).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
February 1, 2022FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda M. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS In addition to providing reports of meetings and conferences attended by Councilmembers in connection with their official duties at City expense as required by AB 1234, Councilmembers requested at a previous City Council meeting that the following item(s) be placed on the agenda for discussion.
22. City Council AB 1234 Reports.
23. 22-0079Consider Request by Mayor Pro Tem Napolitano and Councilmember Montgomery to Discuss Commercial Areas and Properties in the City that may be Eligible for Residential Development (City Manager Moe).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
24. 22-0076Consider Request by Councilmember Franklin and Councilmember Montgomery to Discuss Continuing the Placement of Plaques at Bruce’s Beach (City Manager Moe).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Motion from Supervisor Hahn - December 7, 2021Motion from Supervisor Hahn - December 7, 2021Attachments:
N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request that items be placed on a future agenda with the concurrence of one other Councilmember.
O. CITY MANAGER REPORT
P. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Q. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
25. 22-0048Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
26. 22-0082Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains the Planning Commission Action Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2021 (Community Development Director Tai).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Planning Commission Action Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2021Planning Commission Action Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2021Attachments:
R. CLOSED SESSION
S. ADJOURNMENT
February 1, 2022FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda T. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
February 15, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting March 1, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting March 8, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Work Plan Meeting
March 15, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting April 5, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting April 19, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting April 26, 2022 - Tuesday -- TBD - Boards and Commissions Interviews May 3, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May 10, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session May 17, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May 24, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session June 7, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Reorganization) June 21, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting July 5, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting July 19, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting August 2, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting August 16, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting September 6, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting September 20, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting October 4, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting October 18, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting November 1, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting November 15, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting December 6, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting December 20, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
February 9, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting February 14, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting February 21, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting February 23, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting February 24, 2021 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting February 28, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
February 1, 2022FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda U. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
February 21, 2022 - Monday - Presidents Day
May 30, 2022 – Monday – Memorial Day
July 4, 2022 - Monday - Independence Day
September 5, 2022 - Monday - Labor Day
October 10, 2022 – Monday – Columbus Day
November 11, 2022 – Friday – Veterans Day
November 24-25, 2022 - Thursday & Friday - Thanksgiving Holiday December 26, 2022 - Monday - Christmas Day Observed (Sunday, December 25, 2022) January 2, 2023 – Monday – New Years Day Observed (Sunday, January 1, 2023) January 16, 2023 – Monday – Martin Luther King Day