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, March 1, 2022
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
Zoom Meeting
City Council Regular Meeting
March 1, 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
Kayle Marsh of Mira Costa High School 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. 22-0063Presentation 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
Mayor Stern, on behalf of the City Council, presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Beach Cities Health District staff, volunteers, health providers, and their partner organizations for their support of the Manhattan Beach Community throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic.
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES
A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to approve the agenda and waive full reading of ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Stern, Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin and Hadley5 -
March 1, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final F. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
Environmental Sustainability Manager Murray announced the upcoming dates for the Beach Dune Restoration Project: every Friday in the month of March, as well as March 12, 2022 and March 26, 2022 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The public is invited to sign up through manhattanbeach.gov/beachdunerestoration.
Library Manager Josh Murray announced that Smarty Pants Storytime will resume as an in-person program on March 3, 2022 at 10:15 AM. Registration is required and can be done at lacountylibrary.org.
Pastor Douglas Barclay announced the Leadership Manhattan Beach Class of 2022 community painting event for their class project on April 30, 2022 at the Manhattan Beach Arts Center.
Executive Director of the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professional Association, Jill Lamkin, announced a blood drive in honor of Michael Morrisette, on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at the Farmers Market.
President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, David Archer, announced the State of the City on March 17, 2022 at the Joslyn Community Center from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM and the Phenomenal Women Event on March 31, 2022 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Councilmember Franklin commented on the generosity of Manhattan Beach residents and suggested that they find reputable charities to make a donation to in order to support the people of Ukraine.
Mayor Stern announced the 10 day festival from March 4-13, 2022 organized by the non-profit organization, Regarding:Her, to support local and women owned restaurants.
More information can be found on regardingherfood.com
Updates
City Manager Bruce Moe provided an update regarding the unpermitted event at Bruce’s Beach on Sunday, February 27, 2022.
Interim Police Chief Derrick Abell provided an update regarding the event from a public safety response perspective and provided plans for preparing for any future unpermitted events. He included an update regarding unruly bicyclists that occurred over the weekend as well.
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
Mayor Stern opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Lucia La Rosa Ames
Heather
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Stern closed the floor to public comments.
March 1, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final H. COVID-19
City Manager Report on EOC (Emergency Operations Center) and Update on COVID-19 Response.
2. City Manager Bruce Moe reported on the EOC (Emergency Operations Center) and responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Hadley, to hold the March 14, 2022 Adjourned Regular Meeting, March 15, 2022 Regular Meeting, and the March 22, 2022 Adjourned Regular Meeting in a hybrid format with participants appearing via Zoom or in-person. The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin and Hadley2 -
Nay: Stern, Napolitano and Montgomery3 -
The City Council provided direction to hold the March 14, 2022 Adjourned Regular Meeting, March 15, 2022 Regular Meeting, and the March 22, 2022 Adjourned Regular Meeting via Zoom .
I. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)
A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Councilmember Hadley, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Stern, Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin and Hadley5 -
3. 22-0015
Declaration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
4. 22-0106
City 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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5. 22-0124Financial Reports: Schedule of Demands February 10, 2022 and February 17, 2022 (Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
6. 22-0056
City 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
7. 22-0107
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
8. 22-0090
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
9. 22-0085
Consideration 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
Due to a clerical error, Resolution No. 22-0023 has been modified to Resolution No. 22-0025.
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
J. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
March 1, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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
Community Development Director Carrie Tai provided the Staff presentation.
Mayor Stern opened the public hearing.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Stern closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hadley, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Napolitano, to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 22-0004-U.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow read the title of the Urgency Ordinance into the record:
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH EXTENDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 22-0002-U AMENDING THE MANHATTAN BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY PROVISIONS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF
HISTORIC RESOURCES, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION
UNDER CEQA
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Stern, Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin and Hadley5 - City Attorney Barrow announced that the ordinance was adopted and would be effective for 10 months and 15 days.
March 1, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final L. GENERAL BUSINESS
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
Cultural Arts Manager Eilen Stewart introduced Mira Kaldawi, member of Leadership Manhattan Beach’s (LMB) Class of 2022, who provided the PowerPoint presentation in collaboration with other LMB members, Vikki McMahon and Greg Cicchino.
LMB Member Cicchino responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Stern opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Dow-Li Kou
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Stern closed the floor to public comments.
LMB Member Cicchino responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hadley, seconded by Mayor Stern, to direct the Leadership Manhattan Beach Class of 2022 to utilize the artwork by Josh Barnes for the mural at the Manhattan Beach Arts Center and to not include the list of sponsors in the mural installation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Stern, Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin and Hadley5 -
12. 22-0110
Discuss 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
Recreation Manager Jan Buike provided the Staff presentation and introduced Boy Scout Henry Johnson, who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Mr. Johnson and Recreation Manager Buike 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 support the installation of the six-moth pilot program for the StoryWalk Eagle Scout Project in Polliwog Park. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Stern, Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin and Hadley5 -
At 7:51 PM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 8:01 PM with all Councilmembers present.
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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
Community Development Director Carrie Tai provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Community Development Director Tai, City Attorney Quinn Barrow, and Public Works Director Lee responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Stern opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Don McPhereson
Andrew Goldstein
Dario Vullo
Felicia Villarreal
Jim Burton
David Slay Sr
Martha Andreani
Michael Zislis
Neil
James Upchurch
Heather Kim
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Stern closed the floor to public comments.
Community Development Director Tai and Finance Director Steve Charelian responded to City Council questions.
City Manager Bruce Moe and Community Development Director Tai provided guidance.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hadley, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to let restaurants choose whether they would like to go down to zero cost for their outdoor dining deck and keep their 100% occupancy rate or go up to $5.00 per square foot for their outdoor dining deck and increase their occupancy rates.
Community Development Director Tai responded to City Council questions.
Councilmember Hadley withdrew her motion.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Napolitano , seconded by Councilmember Hadley, to reduce the cost per square foot for the outdoor dining decks to zero, while maintaining pre-pandemic occupancy limits for the restaurants, and direct staff to return to City Council after surveying other cities and local restaurants to address additional charges and occupancy expansion.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Stern, Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin and Hadley March 1, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
14. 22-0031Consideration of Formally Approving the 2021 Storm Drain Master Plan Update Project (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 20 Min.)
APPROVE
Public Works Director Erick Lee introduced Senior Civil Engineer Tim Birthisel who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
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 Montgomery, seconded by Councilmember Hadley, to approve the 2021 Storm Drain Master Plan Update Project. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Stern, Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin and Hadley5 - M. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS City Council 1234 Reports.15.
Councilmember Montgomery reported that he attended the League of California Cities Board Meeting in Walnut Creek last week.
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
Mayor Pro Tem Napolitano stated that he would third the request if the item returns for discussion at the second City Council meeting in April.
City Manager Bruce Moe responded to City Council questions.
N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
O. CITY MANAGER REPORT
None.
March 1, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final P. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
Q. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
17. 22-0072Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
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
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
R. CLOSED SESSION
None.