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, December 13, 2022
6:00 PM
General Municipal Election Results and
City Council Reorganization
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
December 13, 2022City Council Adjourned Regular
Meeting
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY ARCHIVES THE VIDEO RECORDINGS OF ALL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND THE VIDEO FOR THIS MEETING IS HEREBY INCORPORATED BY THIS REFERENCE. ALSO IN SUPPORT OF
MORE TRANSPARENCY AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE, THE CITY OFFERS CLOSED CAPTIONING FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. FOR A COMPLETE RECORD OF THIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING, GO TO:
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 Hadley 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES A motion was made by Councilmember Stern, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to approve the agenda as amended, to pull Agenda Item No. 6 for individual consideration, and waive full reading of ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Hadley and Stern
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E. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
Mayor Napolitano opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Kathleen Terry
Josh Murrary
Jill Lamkin
Steve DeBaets
Tiffany Barbara
Diana Skaar
Jen Donner
Lucia La Rosa Ames
Kim Brant-Lucich
Rod Stoddard
Steve Packwood
Jim Burton
Linda
Heather Kim
Rita Crabtree-Kampe
Karen Komatinsky
Diane Levitt
Heidi Rayden Tobias
Unknown Speaker
Sally Peel
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Napolitano closed the floor to public comments.
Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery announced the 30th Annual Beach Cities Toy Drive Wrapping Party that will take place at the Hermosa Beach Community Center on December 17, 2022, beginning at 11:00 AM.
December 13, 2022City Council Adjourned Regular
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F. REORGANIZATION
1. 22-0492City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Special Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2022 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2022 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Clerk Liza Tamura responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, seconded by Councilmember Hadley, to approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes and Regular Meeting Minutes of December 6, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Hadley and Stern5 -
2. 22-0500Consideration of a Resolution Citing the Facts of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election (City Clerk Tamura).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0166
B) DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO CODIFY ORDINANCE NO. 22-
0013 AS ADOPTED BY THE VOTERS
A motion was made by Councilmember Hadley, seconded by Councilmember Stern, to adopt Resolution No. 22-0166, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022 declaring the result and such other matters as provided by law; and to direct the City Clerk to codify Ordinance No. 22-0013 as adopted by the voters. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Hadley and Stern5 -
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3. 22-0491City Council Reorganization:
a) Recognition of Outgoing City Councilmember Suzanne Hadley b)
Recognition of Outgoing City Councilmember Hildy Stern
c) Oath of Office to Newly Elected City Councilmember Amy Howorth d) Oath of Office to Newly Elected City Councilmember David Lesser (City Clerk Tamura).
PRESENT AND ACCEPT
Mayor Napolitano recognized former Mayors and dignitaries in the audience.
Recognition of Councilmember Suzanne Hadley by City Council Mayor Napolitano presented Councilmember Hadley with a Commendation in appreciation of her years of service as a Councilmember and Mayor.
Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery presented Councilmember Hadley with a City plaque.
Councilmember Franklin presented Councilmember Hadley with a Manhattan Beach Pier photo book by John Post.
Councilmember Stern presented Councilmember Hadley with a City logo beach towel and zip-up hoodie.
Recognition of Councilmember Hildy Stern by City Council Mayor Napolitano presented Councilmember Stern with a Commendation in appreciation of her years of service as a Councilmember and Mayor.
Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery presented Councilmember Stern with a City plaque.
Councilmember Franklin presented Councilmember Stern with a Manhattan Beach Pier photo book by John Post.
Councilmember Hadley presented Councilmember Stern with a City logo beach towel and zip-up hoodie.
Recognition of Councilmember Hadley and Councilmember Stern by Other Agencies Mayor Napolitano opened the floor to other agencies in attendance. The following individual(s) spoke:
Former Hermosa Beach City Councilmember Mary Campbell presented plaques to Councilmembers Hadley and Stern.
Lawndale City Councilmember Bernadette Suarez presented certificates of recognition to Councilmembers Hadley and Stern.
Seeing no further representatives, Mayor Napolitano closed the floor.
December 13, 2022City Council Adjourned Regular
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G. RECESS AND RECONVENE
At 7:52 PM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 8:09 PM with all City Councilmembers present.
H. ROLL CALL
Roll Call by City Clerk Liza Tamura.
Mayor Napolitano, Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, Councilmember Franklin, Councilmember Howorth and Councilmember Lesser Present 5 -
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, to approve the agenda as amended, to pull Agenda Item No. 6 for individual consideration, and waive full reading of ordinances.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth and LesserPage 5City of Manhattan Beach Mayor Napolitano announced that the following agencies sent in certificates to both Councilmembers Hadley and Stern:
The Office of Governor Newsom
City of Gardena
City of Rolling Hills Estates
City of Rolling Hills
Beach Cities Health District
Palos Verdes Estates
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
LA County District Attorney's Office
LA County Board of Supervisors - Supervisor Holly Mitchell's Office City Manager Bruce Moe provided words of appreciation and thanks to Councilmembers Hadley and Stern.
Councilmember Hadley and Councilmember Stern each provided their own comments regarding their terms as a City Councilmember and Mayor.
Oath of Office
Mayor Napolitano issued the Oath of Office to newly elected City Councilmembers Amy Howorth and David Lesser.
Councilmember Howorth and Councilmember Lesser each provided their own comments regarding their upcoming terms as City Councilmembers.
December 13, 2022City Council Adjourned Regular
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J. RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO A MEETING OF THE MANHATTAN
BEACH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CORPORATION
At 8:11 PM, the City Council recessed to the Capital Improvements Corporation Board Meeting.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
At 8:11 PM, the Capital Improvements Corporation Board Meeting was called to order.
II. ROLL CALL
Roll Call by Secretary Liza Tamura.
III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION
President Napolitano opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, President Napolitano closed the floor to public comments.
IV. GENERAL BUSINESS
4. CIC-12Reorganization of the Manhattan Beach Capital Improvements Corporation to Fill the Seats Occupied by Suzanne Hadley and Hildy Stern (Finance Director/Chief Financial Officer Charelian).
APPROVE
Chief Financial Officer Steve Charelian provided the Staff presentation.
A motion was made by Vice-President Montgomery, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, to remove Boardmembers Hadley and Stern and appoint Councilmembers Howorth and Lesser as Boardmembers to the Capital Improvements Corporation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth and Lesser5 - K. ADJOURN THE MANHATTAN BEACH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
CORPORATION AND RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
At 8:12 PM, President Napolitano adjourned the Capital Improvements Corporation Meeting to the City Council Meeting.
Aye: President Napolitano, Vice-President Montgomery, Boardmember Franklin, Councilmember Howorth and Councilmember Lesser 5 -
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L. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to approve the Consent Calendar with Agenda Item No. 6 being removed to be heard under Section M - Items Removed From the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth and Lesser5 -
5. 22-0493Consideration and Approval of the 2023 City Council Meeting Calendar (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
6. 22-0502
Consideration of the Approval of City Council Assignments (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard under Section M - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar.
M. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
6. 22-0502
Consideration of the Approval of City Council Assignments (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Mayor Napolitano provided that he pulled the item to amend the proposed City Council Assignments due to an identified scheduling conflict.
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 Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to adopt the proposed City Council Assignments as amended with Councilmember Lesser being assigned as the delegate to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth and Lesser
December 13, 2022City Council Adjourned Regular
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N. GENERAL BUSINESS
7. 22-0472Consideration of Revised Meeting Times For City Commissions to Accommodate Permanent Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual) Meeting Format for Participants (Community Development Director Tai and Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
APPROVE
Community Development Director Carrie Tai provided the Staff presentation and 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 Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to accept the staff recommendation to change the meeting times for various City Commissions to accommodate for hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting formats as follows:
Planning Commission: 3:00 p.m.
Parking/Public Improvements Commission: 4:00 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission: 4:00 p.m.
Cultural Arts Commission: 4:00 p.m.
Library Commission: 4:00 p.m.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth and Lesser5 -