City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, January 19, 2023
6:00 PM
Highrose
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Steve Napolitano
Mayor Pro Tem Richard Montgomery
Councilmember Joe Franklin
Councilmember Amy Howorth
Councilmember David Lesser
January 19, 2023City Council Adjourned Regular
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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
City Attorney Quinn Barrow led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Roll call by City Clerk Liza Tamura.
Mayor Napolitano, Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, Councilmember Franklin, Councilmember Howorth and Councilmember Lesser Present 5 -
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES City Attorney Barrow stated that a motion for this item was not needed for this meeting.
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F. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
Mayor Napolitano opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Michael Curran
Gail Fortis
Phillip Cook
Jorge Cantero
Christina Reyes
James Matthews
Unknown Speaker
Kathleen Spillane
Will Arvizo
Mitchell Chun
Evan Chuck
Seeing no further requested to speak, Mayor Napolitano closed the floor to public comments.
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1. 23-0038Consideration of An Application for a Precise Development Plan, Coastal Development Permit, and Tentative Parcel Map for the Development of a 96,217 Square-Foot Multi-Family Residential Building Ranging 37 to 50 Feet in Height and Including 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 (Acting Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
(Estimated Time: 3 Hrs.)
AFFIRM THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AFFIRMING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S
DECISION APPROVING THE PROJECT
Mayor Napolitano announced that the purpose of the meeting was to consider the Highrose Project again.
Councilmembers Lesser, Franklin, and Howorth each provided a statement.
Acting Community Development Director Talyn Mirzakhanian introduced Associate Planner Ted Faturos who provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions.
Acting Community Development Director Mirzakhanain announced for the record that a supplemental staff report was released at approximately 5:15 PM that addressed a public comment, the report was entered into the record, and made public for review.
She summarized the information from the report.
Acting Community Development Director Mirzakhanian, City Attorney Quinn Barrow, and Associate Planner Faturos responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Napolitano stated that the applicant and appellants would each be given up to 10 minutes to provide comments.
Michael Shonafelt provided comments on behalf of the Applicant, Highrose El Porto, LLC.
Appellant Mark Burton provided comments.
Mayor Napolitano opened the floor to public comment. The following individual(s) spoke:
Jon Dunbacher
Marie Colme
Liz Griggs
Patrick Sharpless
Unknown Speaker
Ed McPherson
Dale Murnane
Debbie Van Ness
Zac Dean
Roslyn Fanello
G. GENERAL BUSINESS
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Appellant George Bordokas provided comments.
Appellant Ron Schendel provided comments.
Public comments continued with the following individual(s):
Lucia La Rosa Ames
Heather Kim
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Napolitano closed the floor to public comments.
Michael Shonafelt provided a rebuttal on behalf of the Applicant.
City Attorney Barrow stated that each of the appellants were provided with advanced notice of the meeting via e-mail on January 9, 2023; and he responded to comments made by the appellants and the public.
City Attorney Barrow and Acting Community Development Director Mirzakhanian responded to City Council questions.
At 8:20 PM, Mayor Napolitano closed the public testimony portion of the meeting.
At 8:21 PM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 8:32 PM with all City Councilmembers present.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery to approve the application.
City Attorney Barrow restated the motion.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, to adopt Resolution No. 23-0014, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council: (1) Repealing Resolution No. 22-0124; and (2) affirming and upholding the Planning Commission's decision to affirm the Community Development Director's approval of a Precise Development Plan, Coastal Development Permit, and Tentative Parcel Map for a 96,217 square-foot multi-family residential project with 79 rental dwelling units, with the applicant utilizing a density bonus pursuant to state law, inclusive of waivers and concessions, at 401 Rosecrans Avenue and 3770 Highland Avenue (Highrose El Porto, LLC). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, Councilmember Howorth and Councilmember Lesser
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Nay: Mayor Napolitano and Councilmember Franklin2 -