Tuesday, June 21, 2022
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers and Zoom
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, June 21, 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, June 15, 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
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 22-0203Presentation of Certificates of Commendation Recognizing Police Sergeant Michael Lynch as Police Officer of the Year and Fire Engineer/Paramedic Steve Fairbrother as Firefighter of the Year.
PRESENT
Certificate of Commendation - Police Officer of the Year 2021Certificate of Commendation - Police Officer of the Year 2021 Certificate of Commendation - Firefighter of the Year 2021Certificate of Commendation - Firefighter of the Year 2021 Attachments:
2. 22-0229Presentation of Certificates of Commendation to Manhattan Beach Police Sergeant Michael Trani and Police Officer Arai White for Receiving the 2022 Medal of Valor Distinguished Service Award and Police Sergeant Michael Lynch for Receiving the 2022 Medal of Valor Life Saving Award.
PRESENT
Certificates of CommendationCertificates of CommendationAttachments:
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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Updates and Presentations:
3. Update on Fire Station No. 2 Reconstruction Project (Public Works Director Lee and Fire Chief Lang).
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
RECEIVE UPDATE
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, June 21, 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 PERSON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Please complete the "Request to Address the City Council" card by filling out your name, city of residence, the item(s) you would like to offer public comment, and returning it to the City Clerk.
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
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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.
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H. 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.
4. 22-0240City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2022 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2022Attachments:
5. 22-0257Financial Reports: Schedule of Demands May 19, 2022, and May 26, 2022 (Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for May 19, and May 26, 2022Schedule of Demands for May 19, and May 26, 2022Attachments:
6. 22-0271Consideration of the Approval of City Council Assignments (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Assignments and Committee DescriptionsCity Council Assignments and Committee DescriptionsAttachments:
7. 22-0254Consideration of Adopting Resolutions Calling and Giving Notice of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election to be Conducted by the Los Angeles County Registrar - Recorder/County Clerk for Two City Council Seats (City Clerk Tamura and City Attorney Barrow).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 22-0091, 22-0092, AND 22-0093
Resolution No. 22-0091Resolution No. 22-0091
Resolution No. 22-0092Resolution No. 22-0092
Resolution No. 22-0093Resolution No. 22-0093
Attachments:
8. 22-0273Update on the City’s Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and Discontinuation of Mandated Testing for Unvaccinated Employees (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
A) RECEIVE UPDATE
B) APPROVE
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9. 22-0272Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Oceanographic Teaching Stations for a One-Year Extension of the Pilot Program Authorizing the Use of the Roundhouse for Fundraising Events (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0083
Resolution No. 22-0083Resolution No. 22-0083
Memorandum of Understanding - Oceanographic Teaching Stations, Inc.Memorandum of Understanding - Oceanographic Teaching Stations, Inc.
Attachments:
10. 22-0266Consideration of a Resolution Acknowledging Compliance with Senate Bill 1205 and California Health & Safety Code Section 13146.4 (State Mandated Fire Inspections) (Fire Chief Lang).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0090
Resolution No. 22-0090Resolution No. 22-0090
Senate Bill 1205Senate Bill 1205
Attachments:
11. 22-0276Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Morningstar Productions LLC for a One-Year Contract for Concerts in the Park Sound and Stage Rental Services with an Estimated Annual Cost of $59,400 (Parks & Recreation Director Leyman).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0084
Resolution No. 22-0084Resolution No. 22-0084
Agreement - Morningstar Productions LLCAgreement - Morningstar Productions LLC Attachments:
12. 22-0267Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Use Permit to Upgrade An Existing Alcohol License From Allowing Off-Sale Beer and Wine to Allow Off-Sale Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits at an Existing Convenience Store at 1221 Artesia Boulevard, Suite 101, and Associated Environmental Determination in Accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (7-Eleven) (Community Development Director Tai).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0085
Resolution No. 22-0085Resolution No. 22-0085Attachments:
13. 22-0274Consideration of a Resolution to Increase the City Manager’s Authority to Approve Additional Work by the Contractor, Pro Finish Painting, Inc., dba Pro Finish Construction Services, Inc., for the Parking Structure Lot 3 Repairs Project by $37,353 and Approving a Corresponding Appropriation from the Parking Fund (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0094
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Resolution No. 22-0094Resolution No. 22-0094
Budget and Expenditure Summary ReportBudget and Expenditure Summary Report Attachments:
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I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the discretion of the Mayor, each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item.
14. 22-0038Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution Providing for Annual Levy and Collection of Street Lighting and Landscaping District Maintenance Assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (Finance Director Charelian).
(Estimated Time: 15 Min.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0086 PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS
Resolution No. 22-0086Resolution No. 22-0086
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Engineer's ReportFiscal Year 2022-2023 Engineer's Report Attachments:
15. 22-0188Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution Amending the Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Public Works Director Lee). (Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0087
Resolution No. 22-0087Resolution No. 22-0087
Amended Water Shortage Contingency PlanAmended Water Shortage Contingency Plan Attachments:
16. 22-0226Consideration of the Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Pursuant to Water Code Section 10632.1 and Consideration of a Resolution Declaring a Stage 2 Water Shortage and Imposing Drought Restrictions in Accordance with Emergency Water Conservation Regulations Enacted by the State Water Resources Control Board and Municipal Code Section 7.44 (Public Works Director Lee). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
A) RECEIVE AND FILE ASSESSMENT
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0088
Resolution No. 22-0088Resolution No. 22-0088
Annual Water Supply and Demand AssessmentAnnual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Municipal Code Section 7.44.30Municipal Code Section 7.44.30 PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
17. 22-0278Consideration of Presenting to the Voters a City Initiative Measure Establishing Local Regulation and Taxation of Commercial Cannabis Activity (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Ordinance No. 17-0024Ordinance No. 17-0024
Ordinance No. 17-0025Ordinance No. 17-0025
Map of Cannabis Industry Measure’s Sensitive Use Buffer AreasMap of Cannabis Industry Measure’s Sensitive Use Buffer Areas County of Los Angeles Election CalendarCounty of Los Angeles Election Calendar PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
18. 22-0149Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum Of Understanding with Clean Power Alliance for the Power Ready Program to Install Solar and Energy Storage at the Joslyn Community Center Parking Lot as a Critical Community Facility (Community Development Director Tai and Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 45 Min.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0070
Resolution No. 22-0070Resolution No. 22-0070
Memorandum of Understanding – Clean Power Alliance (Power Ready)Memorandum of Understanding – Clean Power Alliance (Power Ready) PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
19. 22-0227Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with IDS Group Inc. for Additional Design Services of $15,965 for the Fitness Station at Upper Polliwog Park (Public Works Director Lee and Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0089
Resolution No. 22-0089Resolution No. 22-0089
Amendment No. 2 – IDS Group, Inc.Amendment No. 2 – IDS Group, Inc.
Agreement and Amendment No. 1 - IDS Group Inc.Agreement and Amendment No. 1 - IDS Group Inc.
Project Location MapProject Location Map
NFC Fitness Court RenderingsNFC Fitness Court Renderings Public Outreach Emails FeedbackPublic Outreach Emails Feedback Attachments:
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20. 22-0286Consideration of the Appointment of Stephen D’Amico to the Vacant Parking and Public Improvements Business Community Seat No. 4 or Consideration of an Extension to the Application Period to Increase the Applicant Pool (City Clerk Tamura).
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
APPOINT OR EXTEND APPLICATION PERIOD
PPIC Vacancy AdvertisementPPIC Vacancy AdvertisementAttachments:
L. 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.
21. City Council AB 1234 Reports.
22. 22-0237Consider Request by Councilmember Montgomery and Mayor Stern to Discuss Street Sweeping Restrictions on Rowell Avenue and Meadows Avenue (Continued from the May 3, 2022, City Council Meeting) (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 15 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
23. 22-0270Consider Request by Mayor Napolitano and Councilmember Hadley to Discuss Reducing Water Usage at Medians (City Manager Moe). (Estimated Time: 10 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request that items be placed on a future agenda with the concurrence of one other Councilmember.
N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
23. 22-0244Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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24. 22-0275Recent Planning Commission Decision:
Consideration of Four Appeals of the Community Development Director’s Decision to Approve a Precise Development Plan, Coastal Development Permit, and Tentative Parcel Map for the Demolition of a Banquet Facility and Multiuse Commercial Building and Subsequent Construction of a 96,217 Square-Foot Multifamily Residential Building with 79 Rental Dwelling Units, with the Developer Utilizing a Density Bonus Pursuant to State Law, Inclusive of Waivers and Concessions, at 401 Rosecrans Avenue and 3770 Highland Avenue (Community Development Director Tai).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
25. 22-0282Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2022 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
b) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2022 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2022 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
d) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2022 (Community Development Director Tai)
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2022Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2022 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2022Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2022 Library Commission Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2022Library Commission Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2022Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2022 Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
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S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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
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 August 8, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting August 10, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting August 15, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting August 22, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting August 24, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting August 25, 2021 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting September 12, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting September 14, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting September 19, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting September 22, 2021 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting September 26, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting September 28, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting October 10, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting October 12, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting October 17, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting October 24, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting October 26, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting October 27, 2021 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
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CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
May 29, 2023 – Monday – Memorial Day