Tuesday, March 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
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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, March 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, February 23, 2022, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
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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
B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
Kayle Marsh, Mira Costa High School
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 22-0063Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition in Honor of Mayor Stern’s Kindness Initiative to the Beach Cities Health District for their Support of the Manhattan Beach Community Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic. (Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
PRESENT
Kindness Initiative - Beach Cities Health DistrictKindness Initiative - Beach Cities Health DistrictAttachments:
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.
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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, March 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.
H. COVID-19
2. City Manager Report on EOC (Emergency Operations Center) and Update on COVID-19 Response.
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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.
3. 22-0015Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) Declaring March 4, 2022, as National Employee Appreciation Day b) Declaring the Month of March 2022 as American Red Cross Month
PROCLAIM
Proclamation - National Employee Appreciation DayProclamation - National Employee Appreciation Day Proclamation - American Red Cross MonthProclamation - American Red Cross Month Attachments:
4. 22-0106City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022 (Canceled)
b) City Council Special Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022 c) City Council Special Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2022 d) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2022 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022 (Canceled)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022 (Canceled)
City Council Special Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022City Council Special Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022 City Council Special Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2022City Council Special Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2022 Attachments:
5. 22-0124Financial Reports: Schedule of Demands February 10, 2022 and February 17, 2022 (Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for February 10, 2022 and February 17, 2022Schedule of Demands for February 10, 2022 and February 17, 2022Attachments:
6. 22-0056City 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
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7. 22-0107Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Manhattan Beach and Manhattan Beach Police Management Association (MBPMA) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0020
Resolution No. 22-0020Resolution No. 22-0020
Memorandum of Understanding - Manhattan Beach Police Management Association (Final Version)
Memorandum of Understanding - Manhattan Beach Police Management Association (Final Version)
Memorandum of Understanding - Manhattan Beach Police Management Association (Strikethrough Version)
Memorandum of Understanding - Manhattan Beach Police Management Association (Strikethrough Version)
Attachments:
8. 22-0090Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with SA Associates for $100,000 for Additional Project Management Consulting Services for the Engineering Division (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0024
Resolution No. 22-0024Resolution No. 22-0024
Amendment No. 3 - SA AssociatesAmendment No. 3 - SA Associates Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 - SA AssociatesAgreement and Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 - SA Associates Attachments:
9. 22-0085Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Five-Year Agreement with Spectrum for Dark Fiber Maintenance in the Total Amount of $228,900 (Information Technology Director Hackelman).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0023
Resolution No. 22-0023Resolution No. 22-0023
Agreement - SpectrumAgreement - Spectrum
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.
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10. 22-0108Public Hearing to Consider Extending Interim Ordinance No. 22-0002-U Clarifying Provisions for the Preservation of Historic Resources in the City’s Existing Historical Preservation Ordinance (Community Development Director Tai).
(Estimated Time: 15 Min.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 22-0004-U EXTENDING
THE INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE FOR 10 MONTHS AND 15
DAYS
Urgency Ordinance No. 22-0004-UUrgency Ordinance No. 22-0004-U Urgency Ordinance No. 22-0002-U (January 18, 2022)Urgency Ordinance No. 22-0002-U (January 18, 2022) Attachments:
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L. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
11. 22-0119Provide Direction on Leadership Manhattan Beach’s (LMB) Proposed 2021-2022 Class Project (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
LMB Survey ResultsLMB Survey Results
LMB Survey - Graphic ReportLMB Survey - Graphic Report
PowerPoint Presentation (Leadership Manhattan Beach)PowerPoint Presentation (Leadership Manhattan Beach) Attachments:
12. 22-0110Discuss and Provide Direction for a Proposed StoryWalk Eagle Scout Project in Polliwog Park (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). (Estimated Time: 15 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Eagle Scout Service Project WorkbookEagle Scout Service Project Workbook PowerPoint Presentation (Henry Wyatt Johnson, Eagle Scout)PowerPoint Presentation (Henry Wyatt Johnson, Eagle Scout) Attachments:
13. 22-0122Discussion of Restaurant Dining Occupancy Limits for Restaurants with Temporary Encroachment Permits and Outdoor Facilities Permits for Outdoor Dining Issued Under COVID-19 Emergency Orders (Community Development Director Tai).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
14. 22-0031Consideration of Formally Approving the 2021 Storm Drain Master Plan Update Project (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 20 Min.)
APPROVE
2021 Storm Drain Master Plan Update (Web-Link Provided)2021 Storm Drain Master Plan Update (Web-Link Provided) Location MapLocation Map
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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.
15. City Council 1234 Reports.
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16. 22-0131Consider Request by Councilmember Hadley and Councilmember Franklin to Discuss an Official City Council Endorsement for the Recall of District Attorney, George Gascon (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 15 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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.
17. 22-0072Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
18. 22-0129Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2021 b) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2021 (Cancelled)
c) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 24, 2021 (Cancelled)
d) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2021 (Cancelled)
e) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2022 (Community Development Director Tai).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2021Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2021 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2021 (Cancelled)
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2021 (Cancelled)
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 24, 2021 (Cancelled)
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 24, 2021 (Cancelled)
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2021 (Cancelled)
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2021 (Cancelled)
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2022Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2022 Attachments:
R. CLOSED SESSION
S. ADJOURNMENT
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T. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
March 1, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting March 8, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Work Plan Meeting
March 10, 2022 - Thursday -- 6:00 PM - Study Session - Bruce's Beach Plaque March 14, 2022 - Monday -- 6:00 PM - Closed Session
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
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
March 9, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting March 14, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting March 21, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting March 23, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting March 24, 2022 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting March 28, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting April 11, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting April 13, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting April 18, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting April 25, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting April 27, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting April 28, 2022 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting May 9, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting May 11, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting May 16, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting May 23, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting May 25, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting May 26, 2022 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting June 8, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting June 13, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting June 20, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting July 11, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting July 13, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting July 18, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting July 25, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting July 27, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting July 28, 2021 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting U. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
February 20, 2023 - Monday - Presidents Day