City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Hildy Stern
Mayor Pro Tem Steve Napolitano
Councilmember Richard Montgomery
Councilmember Joe Franklin
Councilmember Suzanne Hadley
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
Zoom Meeting
City Council Regular Meeting
February 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
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www.manhattanbeach.gov/departments/city-clerk/city-council-meetings-agendas-and-minutes A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Stern called the meeting to order.
B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Stern led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Roll Call by City Clerk Tamura.
Mayor Stern, Mayor Pro Tem Napolitano, Councilmember Montgomery, Councilmember Franklin and Councilmember Hadley
Present: 5 -
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 22-0066Presentation of Certificates of Recognition in Honor of Mayor Stern’s Kindness Initiative to Betsey Keely and Jill Lamkin for Co-Founding “Downtown MB Feeds the Heroes,” Which Helped to Support Local Restaurants and Donated Meals to Front-line Hospital Workers. (Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
PRESENT
Mayor Stern, on behalf of the City Council, presented Certificates of Recognition to Betsey Keely and Jill Lamkin for co-founding “Downtown MB Feeds the Heroes,” which helped to support local restaurants and donated meals to front-line hospital workers.
2. 22-0113
Presentation 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.
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
PRESENT
Mayor Stern, on behalf of the City Council, presented a Certificate of Recognition to Cedric “Beastie” Jones, founder of “BMoved,” for his support of inner city youth.
February 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Napolitano, to approve the agenda and waive full reading of ordinances, with Councilmember Franklin pulling Agenda Item No. 9 from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Stern, Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin and Hadley5 - F. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
Library Manager, Josh Murray, announced that the Library has increased their service hours and are open: Monday-Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday-Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
He encouraged residents to utilize lacountylibrary.org.
President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, David Archer, announced that the Unity in the Community event was a success and also invited the public to the State of the City on March 17, 2022, at the Joslyn Community Center from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM.
Councilmember Franklin thanked the City for welcoming visitors into the City during Super Bowl weekend.
Councilmember Montgomery thanked the Police Department and the City for assisting the NFL and their headquarters during Super Bowl weekend.
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
Mayor Stern opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Wysh Weinstein
Rita Crabtree-Kampe
Laurie McDermott
Justin Newman
Alex Chun
Monica Chun
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Stern closed the floor to public comments.
Councilmember Montgomery reported back on the meeting the City had with the District Attorney’s Office.
February 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final Updates/Presentation:
Climate Ready Manhattan Beach Update on Climate Action & Adaptation Plan and Sea Level Rise LCP-LUP Amendment (Community Development Director Tai).
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
3. Community Development Director Carrie Tai introduced Environmental Sustainability Manager Dana Murray who provided an update on the Climate Action & Adaptation Plan and Sea Level Rise LCP-LUP Amendment.
Update on Fire Station No. 2 Reconstruction Project (Public Works Director Lee and Fire Chief Lang).
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
4. Public Works Director Erick Lee provided an update regarding the Fire Station No. 2 Reconstruction Project.
Fire Chief Michael Lang provided an update on the Fire Department’s operations.
H. COVID-19
City Manager Report on EOC (Emergency Operations Center) and Update on COVID-19 Response.
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
5. City Manager Bruce Moe announced the Mobile Clinic Vaccine Event on March 9, 2022, at the Joslyn Community Center from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. He also announced that the City collaborated with the Chamber of Commerce, Health Unite, and Northrop Grumman to provide a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing site to service the South Bay community. The site is located in the parking lot at the southeast corner of Aviation Blvd. and Marine Ave. and is open 7 days a week from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
City Manager Moe reported on the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) and responded to City Council questions.
The City Council provided direction to hold the March 1, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting, March 8, 2022 Work Plan Study Session, and March 10, 2022 Bruce's Beach Plaque Study Session via Zoom.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)
A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Councilmember Hadley, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Agenda Item No. 9, which was individually considered under Section J – Items Removed from the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Stern, Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin and Hadley5 -
February 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
6. 22-0077City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2022 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2022 c) City Council Special Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2022 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
7. 22-0067
Financial Reports:
a) Schedule of Demands January 20, 2022, January 27, 2022, and February 3, 2022
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending December 31, 2021 c) Month End Report for December 31, 2021
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
8. 22-0105
Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Manhattan Beach and Teamsters Local 911 (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0019
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
9. 22-0060
Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum Of Understanding with Clean Power Alliance for the Power Ready Program to Install Solar and Battery Storage at a Critical Community Facility (Community Development Director Tai and Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0021
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard under Section J - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar.
10. 22-0100
Alleviation Report for Interim Zoning Ordinance to Clarify Provisions for the Preservation of Historic Resources in the City’s Existing Historical Preservation Ordinance (Community Development Director Tai).
ISSUE ALLEVIATION MEASURES REPORT
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
February 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
11. 22-0026Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Professional Design Services Agreement with CWE for the 28th Street Stormwater Infiltration Project - Phase 1 for $1,236,050; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0022
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
12. 22-0019
Consideration of a Purchase of Water Meter Supplies from Armorcast Products Company, Inc. in the Amount of $478,258 (Public Works Director Lee).
A) REJECT ALL BIDS
B) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING
C) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
February 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final J. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
9. 22-0060Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum Of Understanding with Clean Power Alliance for the Power Ready Program to Install Solar and Battery Storage at a Critical Community Facility (Community Development Director Tai and Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0021
Councilmember Franklin provided that he pulled the item to discuss his concerns regarding the project.
Community Development Director Carrie Tai responded to City Council questions.
Environmental Sustainability Manager Murray introduced Jack Clark of Clean Power Alliance who responded to City Council questions.
Michael Ware of Clean Power Alliance, Mr. Clark, Community Development Director Tai, and Environmental Sustainability Manager Murray responded to City Council questions.
City Manager Bruce Moe provided the reasoning for placing the agenda item on the Consent Calendar.
Mr. Ware and Mr. Clark responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Stern opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Stern closed the floor to public comments.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Napolitano, seconded by Councilmember Montgomery, to continue the agenda item to a future City Council meeting after noticing adjacent properties within 1,000 feet and providing a mock up of the proposed solar and battery storage system at the Joslyn Community Center. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Stern, Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin and Hadley5 - Community Development Director Tai provided that they would evaluate the work effort with the Clean Power Alliance and would return to the CIty Council as soon as possible.
February 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. 22-0032Conduct Public Hearing Renewing the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District and Approval of the Annual Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (Finance Director Charelian). (Estimated Time: 15 Min.)
A)
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0023
C) CONSIDER THE PROPOSED 2022 ACTIVITY PLAN
Finance Director Steve Charelian provided the Staff presentation.
Mayor Stern opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Jill Lamkin
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Stern closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Napolitano, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to adopt Resolution No. 22-0023 overruling protests and providing for the annual levy and collection of assessments for the existing North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 36500 Et. Seq. (SB 1424 – Parking & Business Improvement Law of 1989, Chapter 2). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Stern, Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin and Hadley5 - City Attorney Quinn Barrow clarified that the motion was to adopt Resolution No. 22-0023 and to adopt the proposed 2022 Activity Plan.
February 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final L. GENERAL BUSINESS
14. 22-0096Consideration of Community Opinion Survey Findings (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
City Manager Bruce Moe introduced Communications and Civic Engagement Manager Jessica Vincent who provided the Staff presentation.
Timothy McLarney of True North Research provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Stern opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Stern closed the floor to public comments.
City Manager Bruce Moe provided his comments regarding the survey and thanked City staff for their work.
At 8:44 PM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 8:53 PM with all Councilmembers present.
By order of the Chair, the report was accepted.
February 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
15. 22-0033Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Mid-Year Budget Report and Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Development Calendar (Finance Director Charelian). (Estimated Time: 45 Min.)
A) RECEIVE REPORT
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
C) APPROVE STAFFING ADJUSTMENTS
Finance Director Steve Charelian provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Finance Director Charelian and City Manager Bruce Moe responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Stern opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Stern closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hadley, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to approve the budget and staffing adjustments with the exception of the $150,000 for continued COVID-19 testing. The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin and Hadley2 -
Nay: Stern, Napolitano and Montgomery3 -
A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Napolitano, to appropriate the funds, accept the budget as stated, and approve the staffing adjustments. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Stern, Napolitano and Montgomery3 -
Nay: Franklin and Hadley2 -
February 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
16. 22-0059Discussion of the Role and Future of the Sustainability Task Force (Community Development Director Tai).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Community Development Director Tai and Environmental Sustainability Manager Dana Murray provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Community Development Director Tai and Environmental Sustainability Manager Murray responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Stern opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Diane Wallace
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Stern closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery to approve Option A as stated in the staff report to retain the ad hoc Sustainability Task Force in its current format, increase notice of meetings, and fill necessary vacant positions with residents as soon as possible.
Mayor Pro Tem Napolitano suggested to the maker of the motion that the City Council send Option A back to staff to return with a plan on how to improve outreach and public participation as well as a plan regarding appointments.
Councilmember Montgomery accepted the revised motion.
Councilmember Hadley inquired if Councilmember Montgomery would consider having staff look into creating an agenda for each task force meeting.
Councilmember Montgomery accepted the request.
A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Napolitano, to have staff return with a plan for the format of the task force including increasing transparency efforts with revised noticing and agendas, and to advertise the vacant positions as soon as possible. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Stern, Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin and Hadley5 - M. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS AB 1234 Reports (Estimated Time: 5 Min.)17.
None.
February 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
18. 22-0075Consider Request by Councilmember Montgomery and Mayor Stern Regarding Lights Placed Above Walk Streets (Continued from the January 18, 2022, City Council Meeting) (Community Development Director Tai).
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Councilmember Hadley provided that she would be the third vote in order to have the item placed on a future agenda.
Community Development Director Tai received clarification regarding the request and will return to the City Council with an item that describes what the current regulations are as well as present a policy discussion.
19. 22-0099
Consider Request by Councilmember Hadley and Councilmember Franklin to Discuss Occupancy Limits for Businesses in the COVID-19 Outdoor Dining and Business Use Program (City Manager Moe). (Estimated Time: 15 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Mayor Pro Tem Napolitano provided that he would be the third vote in order to have the item placed on a future agenda.
City Manager Bruce Moe responded to City Council questions.
February 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Montgomery requested to agendize a presentation from the District Attorney’s Office at a future City Council meeting. Councilmember Hadley seconded the request.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow clarified that the request did not need to return on an agenda in order to obtain a third vote as long as three Councilmembers wanted to have the presentation.
Mayor Stern provided that she would be the third for the request.
City Attorney Barrow stated that an invite would be sent to the District Attorney’s Office.
Mayor Pro Tem Napolitano requested that the City Attorney provide clear information regarding what the City can and cannot do in terms of prosecuting state misdemeanors. Councilmember Hadley seconded the request.
Councilmember Hadley requested to agendize a discussion regarding an official City Council endorsement for the recall of District Attorney, George Gascon.
Councilmember Franklin seconded the request.
City Attorney Barrow clarified that the City Council would be provided with a confidential memo regarding the City’s abilities to prosecute State misdemeanors prior to the City Council taking a second vote on a potential discussion of an official endorsement to recall the District Attorney.
O. CITY MANAGER REPORT
None.
P. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
Q. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
20. 22-0068
Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.