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 15, 2022
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
Zoom Meeting
City Council Regular Meeting
March 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. 22-0070Presentation of Certificates of Recognition in Honor of Mayor Stern’s Kindness Initiative to Janet Jones, Carter Jones, and Evan Jones for Co-Founding the “Single Mom Project”, A Non-Profit Organization in Partnership With the Richstone Family Center
PRESENT
Mayor Stern, on behalf of the City Council, presented Certificates of Recognition to Janet Jones, Carter Jones, and Evan Jones for co-founding the “Single Mom Project,” a non-profit organization in partnership with the Richstone Family Center.
President of the Richstone Family Center, Roger Van Remmen, provided his comments regarding the work the Jones’ have accomplished.
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.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Stern, Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin and Hadley5 -
March 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final F. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
Parks and Recreation Director, Mark Leyman, announced that the Parks and Recreation Department received the Award of Excellence from the California Parks and Recreation Society in the area of social media, marketing, and communications.
Cynthia Clarke announced the Leadership Manhattan Beach Class of 2022 community painting event for their class project on April 30, 2022, at the Manhattan Beach Art Center. More information can be found on leadershipmb.org/class-project. She also announced a fundraiser for the project at OB’s Pub & Grill on March 31, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Library Manager, Josh Murray, announced that the Smarty Pants Story Time is now in-person and that registration can be completed at lacountylibrary.org. He also announced that the Friends of the Manhattan Beach Library will be having a book sale on March 19, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, David Archer, invited the community to the State of the City on March 17, 2022 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Heather announced that the permanent petition signing location to recall District Attorney George Gascon is at the All Yoo boutique in Manhattan Beach and is open from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
March 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
Assistant City Clerk, Martha Alvarez, provided that the following public comments were received for the March 15, 2022 City Council Meeting:
Agenda Item No. 7
1 email
Agenda Item No. 13
17 eComments
4 emails
Agenda Item No. 14
52 eComments
123 emails
Other Items Not on the Agenda
3 emails
Mayor Stern opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Ray Joseph
Lucia La Rosa Ames
Justin Verbiest
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Stern closed the floor to public comments.
H. COVID-19
City Manager 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 April 5, 2022 City Council meeting in a hybrid format with participants attending either in-person or via Zoom. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Stern, Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin and Hadley5 -
March 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final I. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)
A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to approve the Consent Calendar.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow read the title of Ordinance No. 22-005 into the record:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH REPEALING MANHATTAN BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 4.108 REGULATING VEHICLES FOR HIRE,
AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER CEQA
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Stern, Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin and Hadley5 -
3. 22-0134
City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2022 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
4. 22-0125
Financial Reports:
a) Schedule of Demands February 24, 2022
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending January 31, 2022 c) Month End Report for January 31, 2022
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
5. 22-0140
Consideration of Resignations from Library Commissioner Siemak and Cultural Arts Student Commissioner Ryan, Declare Vacant Library Commission Member-At-Large Seat No. 3 (Siemak) and Cultural Arts Commission Student Representative Seat No. 6 (Ryan), and Defer Both Appointments Until the Annual Boards and Commissions Interview and Appointment Process (City Clerk Tamura).
A) ACCEPT RESIGNATIONS
B) DECLARE VACANCIES
C) DEFER APPOINTMENTS
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
6. 22-0126
Ordinance Repealing Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Section 4.108 - Vehicle for Hire Franchise (Finance Director Charelian).
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 22-0005
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
March 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
7. 22-0123Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Compensation Plan for Full-Time Unrepresented Employees (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0026
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
8. Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Master 22-0151 Services Agreement with Everbridge, Inc. for Emergency Communications Services (Fire Chief Lang).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0039
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
9. 22-0138Receive and File the 2013-2021 (5th Cycle) Housing Element Annual Progress Report as Required by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (Community Development Director Tai).
RECEIVE AND FILE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
10. 22-0035
Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Three-Year General Services Agreement with Golden Bell Products, Inc. for Insecta Treatment of Sewer Manholes at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $108,990 (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0027
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
11. 22-0030
Formally Accept as Complete the Downtown Traffic Signal Upgrade Project Constructed by Comet Electric, Inc.; Authorize Filing of a Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder; Release Retention for $68,728.40 (Public Works Director Lee).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
12. 22-0011
Consideration of Formally Approving the 2021 Water Master Plan Update (Public Works Director Lee).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
March 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final J. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
March 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
13. 22-0144Presentation from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Regarding Prosecution Services (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr. 30 Min.)
RECEIVE PRESENTATION
City Manager Bruce Moe introduced Assistant to the City Manager George Gabriel who provided a brief background of the item.
Chief Deputy Sharon Woo and Chief of Staff Joseph Iniguez of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Stern opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
John Lewin
Tiffany Wright
Heidi Rayden Tobias
Chad Zani
Thea Eskey
Alison
Lucia La Rosa Ames
Lauren Harger
Moses Castillo
Patricia Ambrose
Jim Burton
Heather
Desiree
Isabella Kim
Ray Joseph
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Stern closed the floor to public comments.
City Manager Moe responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hadley, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to discontinue future meetings with the District Attorney’s office.
After further discussion, the City Council authorized Councilmember Montgomery and Mayor Stern to meet once more with the District Attorney's Office without City staff present so as not to utilize further staff time.
At 8:38 PM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 8:47 PM with all Councilmembers present.
L. GENERAL BUSINESS
March 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
14. 22-0130Consideration of Updating the Special Event Policy, Removing the Exclusion of Bruce’s Beach, and 8th Street and Larsson Street Parkettes as Possible Locations (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Parks and Recreation Director Leyman, City Attorney Quinn Barrow, and City Manager Bruce Moe responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Stern opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Justin Verbiest
Dave Masino
Lauren Harger
Tony Lucich
Allison Hales
Lucia La Rosa Ames
Ray Joseph
Kim Brant-Lucich
Heather
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Stern closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hadley, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to choose Option 1 from the staff report to maintain the current language in the Special Event Policy, which excludes consideration of special events at Bruce's Beach, and 8th Street and Larsson Street Parkettes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin and Hadley4 -
Nay: Stern 1 -
M. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS None.
March 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Hadley requested to send a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom in support of the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program. Mayor Stern seconded the request.
City Attorney Barrow provided that the letter would return on the next agenda.
Councilmember Hadley requested to reschedule the report regarding an official City Council endorsement for the recall of District Attorney, George Gascon from April 19, 2022, to the April 5, 2022, City Council meeting.
City Attorney Barrow clarified that the item could be voted on if a motion was made.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hadley, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to reschedule the report regarding an official City Council endorsement for the recall of District Attorney, George Gascon from April 19, 2022, to the April 5, 2022, City Council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin and Hadley4 -
Nay: Stern 1 -
Councilmember Franklin requested to agendize a discussion regarding the placement of a swing set at El Porto Park.
The City Council directed staff to refer the request to the Parks and Recreation Commission for consideration.
City Manager Bruce Moe provided clarification regarding the request.
O. CITY MANAGER REPORT
None.
P. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
Q. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
15. 22-0061
Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.