City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Steve Napolitano
Mayor Pro Tem Richard Montgomery
Councilmember Joe Franklin
Councilmember Suzanne Hadley
Councilmember Hildy Stern
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Regular Meeting
November 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 Napolitano called the meeting to order.
B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
Councilmember Stern led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Roll Call by City Clerk Liza Tamura.
Mayor Napolitano, Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, Councilmember Franklin, Councilmember Hadley and Councilmember Stern
Present: 5 -
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
None.
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES A motion was made by Councilmember Hadley, seconded by Councilmember Stern, to approve the agenda, pull Agenda Item No. 7 from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration, and waive full reading of ordinances.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Hadley and Stern5 - This motion was reconsidered under Agenda Section G. Public Comments.
November 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final F. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
Library Manager Josh Murray announced the "How to Make a Woven Bookmark" workshop on November 16, 2022 at 4:00 PM. Registration is available at lacountylibrary.org. He also invited the community to the Friends of the Library Quarterly Book Sale on November 19, 2022 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Executive Coordinator for the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District Danica Dusevic announced the annual Holiday Stroll on December 1, 2022 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Parks & Recreation Sports Supervisor Archie Sherman announced the following: the Holiday Open House and Pier lighting on November 16, 2022 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Winter registration beginning on December 5, 2022; the 2nd annual Pickleball Turkey Tournament at Manhattan Beach Middle School and Manhattan Heights on November 26-27, 2022; and a free COVID-19 Vaccine, Booster, and Flu Shot Clinic at the Joslyn Community Center on November 16, 2022 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Community Development Director Carrie Tai announced that the City is part of a Community Choice Energy provider: Clean Power Alliance (CPA) and that in January 2023, CPA rates are anticipated to be 2% lower than 2022.
Police Chief Rachel Johnson provided information regarding enhanced patrol and outreach efforts to promote a safe holiday season. She also announced a community meeting to receive input on the Police Department's Strategic Plan on November 30, 2022 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce David Archer thanked those that attended the Best of Manhattan and invited the public to their holiday mixer at the open- air plaza at Manhattan Village, on December 7, 2022 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM.
Councilmember Stern announced that United Against Hate Week had begun. She thanked those that participated in the CommUNITY event and Rainbow Pathway Unveiling on Sunday, November 13, 2022. She also announced the following: lawn signs are available for the community throughout the winter; the documentary film Race to be Human was being shown at the Mira Costa High School Auditorium on November 15, 2022; and that a moment of silent reflection would take place at 9:31 AM on November 18, 2022.
November 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
Mayor Napolitano opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Frank Chiella
Ray Joseph
Peter Kim
Mike Davis
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Napolitano closed the floor to public comments.
City Manager Bruce Moe and Public Works Director Erick Lee responded to City Council questions pertaining to Agenda Item No. 9.
A motion was made by Mayor Napolitano, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, to reconsider the motion to approve the agenda and waive full reading of ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Hadley and Stern A motion was made by Mayor Napolitano, seconded by Councilmember Stern to pull Agenda Item No. 9 for individual consideration in addition to Agenda Item No. 7. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Hadley and Stern H. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)
A motion was made by Councilmember Hadley, seconded by Councilmember Stern, to approve the Consent Calendar with Agenda Item No. 7 and Agenda Item No. 9 being removed to be heard under Section I - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Hadley and Stern5 -
1. 22-0463
City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2022 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of November 1, 2022 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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2. 22-0430Financial Reports:
a) Schedule of Demands October 20, 2022 and October 27, 2022 b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending September 30, 2022 c) Month End Report for September 30, 2022
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
3. 22-0464
Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) November 13 - 19, 2022, as MB vs. Hate Week and United Against Hate Week
b) November 26, 2022, as Small Business Saturday
PROCLAIM
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
4. 22-0465
Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Agreement with Harbor Interfaith Services Extending the Term an Additional Year and Increasing Maximum Compensation to $139,020 for Budgeted Housing Navigation and Case Management Services (City Manager Moe).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0156
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
5. 22-0461
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.
6. 22-0362
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Quarterly Budget Update (Finance Director Charelian).
A) RECEIVE REPORT
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
7. 22-0471
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendments to the Compensation Plan for Full-Time Unrepresented Employees to Add the Division Chief (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0157
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard under Section I - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar.
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8. 22-0470Alleviation Report for Second Extension of Senate Bill (SB) 9 Interim Zoning Ordinance (Community Development Director Tai).
ISSUE ALLEVIATION MEASURES REPORT
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
9. 22-0139
Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by Hot Line Construction Regarding Underground Utility Assessment Districts 19-12 and 19-14 (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ACCEPT
B) AUTHORIZE
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard under Section I - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar.
10. 22-0394
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 22-0011 Revising Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Title 5 - Sanitation and Health, Chapter 5.84 - Storm Water and Urban Runoff Pollution Control (Public Works Director Lee)
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22-0011
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
11. 22-0419
Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Three-Year Enterprise Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri) for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Software Licensing with a Total Amount of $105,000 (Information Technology Director Hackelman).
A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING (SOLE SOURCE)
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0152
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
November 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
7. 22-0471Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendments to the Compensation Plan for Full-Time Unrepresented Employees to Add the Division Chief (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0157
Councilmember Franklin provided that he pulled the item to clarify what the changes are to the plan.
City Manager Bruce Moe responded to City Council questions.
Human Resources Manager Lisa Jenkins provided information regarding the item.
Human Resources Director Jenkins and Fire Chief Mike Lang responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Napolitano opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Napolitano closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Stern, seconded by Mayor Napolitano, to adopt Resolution No.22-0157, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving amendments to the compensation plan for full-time unrepresented employees of the City of Manhattan Beach. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Hadley and Stern5 -
9. 22-0139
Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by Hot Line Construction Regarding Underground Utility Assessment Districts 19-12 and 19-14 (Public Works Director Lee).
A)
ACCEPT
B) AUTHORIZE
Public Works Director Erick Lee requested that the item be continued to the December 6, 2022 meeting.
The City Council continued the item to the December 6, 2022 City Council Meeting.
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12. 22-0095Conduct Public Hearing and Consider Adopting Two Ordinances to Amend Title 9 and Chapter 3.16 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code to Adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Code by Reference (Building Code; Residential Code; Fire Code; Electrical Code; Plumbing Code; Green Building Standards Code; Energy Code; Mechanical Code; Existing Building Code; Historical Building Code; Administrative Code; Referenced Standards Code) and Adopt Associated Local Amendments (Community Development Director Tai and Fire Chief Lang). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
A)
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT ORDINANCE NOS. 22-0008 AND 22-0009
C) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 22-0143 AND 22-0145
Senior Plan Check Engineer Neda Lyle provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Building Official Ryan Heise responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Napolitano opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Stefan Kampe
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Napolitano closed the floor to public comments.
Building Official Heise responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Stern, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, to adopt the following:
Ordinance No. 22-0008, an ordinance of the City of Manhattan Beach adopting by reference the 2022 editions of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Existing Building Code, California Green Building Standards Code, California Energy Code, California Administrative Code, California Historical Building Code, and the California Referenced Standards Code; together with certain deletions, additions and amendments to Titles 5 and 9 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code.
Resolution No. 22-143, a resolution of the City of Manhattan Beach City Council making express findings and determinations that modifications to the 2022 California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Existing Building Code and California Green Building Standards Code; adopting local amendments to the references codes; are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow read the title of the ordinance into the record.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Hadley and Stern5 -
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
November 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final A motion was made by Councilmember Stern, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, to adopt the following:
Ordinance No. 22-0009, an ordinance of the City of Manhattan Beach adopting by reference the 2022 edition of the California Fire Code certain deletions, additions and amendment to Title 3 Manhattan Beach Municipal Code.
Resolution No. 22-0145, a resolution of the City of Manhattan Beach City Council making express findings and determinations that modifications to the 2022 California Fire Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions.
City Attorney Barrow read the title of the ordinance into the record.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Hadley and Stern5 -
13. 22-0424
Conduct a Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed Use of Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and FY 2023-2024 as Required by the Federal Housing and Urban Development Program and Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Allocation of the CDBG Funds (Public Works Director Lee). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A)
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22 -0155
Public Works Director Erick Lee introduced Senior Civil Engineer Time Birthisel who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Napolitano opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Stefan Kampe
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Napolitano closed the floor to public comments.
Senior Civil Engineer Birthisel responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Stern, seconded by Councilmember Hadley, to adopt Resolution No. 22-0155, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council authorizing the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Hadley and Stern
November 15, 2022City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final K. GENERAL BUSINESS
14. 22-0390Discuss the Expansion of Public Parking Structure Lot 4 Located at the Northeast Corner of Rosecrans Avenue and Highland Avenue (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Public Works Director Erick Lee introduced Senior Civil Engineer Jeff Fijalka who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Napolitano requested a future closed session regarding the agenda item before further discussion continued.
Mayor Napolitano opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Stefan Kampe
City Manager Bruce Moe responded to City Council questions.
Public Comments continued with the following individual:
Peter Kim
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Napolitano closed the floor to public comments.
City Manager Bruce Moe responded to City Council questions.
The City Council received and filed the report and would convene in a closed session at a date to be determined.
L. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS None.
15. 22-0467Request by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery and Councilmember Franklin to Consider Placing Cameras at Public Facilities, Public Areas or Parks (City Manager Moe).
IF A THIRD COUNCILMEMBER CONCURS, THIS ITEM WILL BE
PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR ACTION
Mayor Napolitano provided that he would be the third vote in order to have the item placed on a future agenda.
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16. 22-0468Request by Mayor Napolitano and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery to Consider Renaming a Baseball Field in Recognition of Former Mayor Walt Dougher (City Manager Moe).
IF A THIRD COUNCILMEMBER CONCURS, THIS ITEM WILL BE
PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR ACTION
Councilmember Franklin provided that he would be the third vote in order to have the item placed on a future agenda.
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Bruce Moe requested that the City Council consider cancelling the January 3, 2023 meeting and schedule an additional meeting on December 13, 2022 to swear in the newly elected City Councilmembers.
There were no objections from the City Council to the proposed schedule.
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
17. 22-0462
Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
18. 22-0479Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decision:
Consideration of a Coastal Development Permit, Use Permit, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map for construction of a new multi-family residential condominium structure with three units located at 216 14th Street, and adoption of an environmental determination in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Dennis Cleland). (Community Development Director Tai).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
City Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to City Council questions.
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.