Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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
Finance Director Steve Charelian
Fire Chief Michael Lang
Human Resources Director Lisa Jenkins
Information Technology Director Terry Hackelman
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman
Police Chief Rachel Johnson
Public Works Director Erick Lee
Acting Community Development Director Talyn
Mirzakhanian
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Steve Napolitano
Mayor Pro Tem Richard Montgomery
Councilmember Joe Franklin
Councilmember Amy Howorth
Councilmember David Lesser
City Treasurer Tim Lilligren
February 21, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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 12:00 PM, February 21, 2023 (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, February 15, 2023, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
February 21, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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
Molly Keane, American Martyrs
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
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.
February 21, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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 12:00 PM, February 21, 2023 (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 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.
February 21, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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.
1. 23-0093City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2023 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2023Attachments:
2. 23-0081Financial Reports:
a) Schedule of Demands January 20, 2023, and January 27, 2023 b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending December 31, 2022 c) Month End Report for December 31, 2022
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands January 20, 2023 and January 27, 2023Schedule of Demands January 20, 2023 and January 27, 2023 Investment Portfolio December 2022Investment Portfolio December 2022 Month End Report December 2022Month End Report December 2022 Attachments:
3. 23-0103Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring the Month of February 2023, as Black History Month.
PROCLAIM
4. 23-0073Consider Awarding Bid No. 1292-23 to Penske Chevrolet for the Purchase of One Budgeted Chevrolet Tahoe for the Fire Department in the Amount of $72,513.78 (Finance Director Charelian).
APPROVE
Bid No. 1292-23 Comparison for Chevrolet TahoeBid No. 1292-23 Comparison for Chevrolet TahoeAttachments:
5. 23-0074Consider Awarding Bid No. 1288-23 to Dana Safety Supply, Inc. for the Purchase of Three Budgeted Wanco Message Boards for the Public Works Department in the Amount of $58,239.87 (Finance Director Charelian).
APPROVE
Bid No. 1288-23 Comparison for Wanco Message BoardsBid No. 1288-23 Comparison for Wanco Message BoardsAttachments:
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6. 23-0100Consideration of a Resolution Approving Police Officer Recruitment and Referral Bonuses (Human Resources Director Jenkins and Police Chief Rachel Johnson).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0021
Resolution No. 23-0021Resolution No. 23-0021
Comparison of Current Vacancy Rates and Recruitment IncentivesComparison of Current Vacancy Rates and Recruitment Incentives Example of Range Bonus AmountsExample of Range Bonus Amounts Attachments:
7. 23-0050Consideration of a Resolution Rejecting All Bids Received for the Cycle 2 Street Resurfacing Project (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0018
Resolution No. 23-0018Resolution No. 23-0018
Revised Location MapRevised Location Map
Attachments:
8. 23-0070Consideration of the Preliminary Design Concept for the Manhattan Beach Boulevard Eastbound Left-Turn Improvement at Aviation Boulevard Project (Public Works Director Lee).
APPROVE
Budget and Expenditures Summary ReportBudget and Expenditures Summary Report Preliminary Design ConceptPreliminary Design Concept
Attachments:
9. 23-0071Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Funding Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for Additional Measure R Grant Funds for the Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project in the Amount of $1,066,000 and Appropriating $1,066,000 from the Proposition C Fund (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0019
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Resolution No 23-0019Resolution No 23-0019
Amendment No. 3 - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Measure R Funding
Amendment No. 3 - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Measure R Funding
Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 - 2- Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Measure R Funding Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 - 2- Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Measure R Funding Budget and Expenditures SummaryBudget and Expenditures Summary Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Each speaker may speak up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda.
February 21, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the discretion of the Mayor, each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item.
10. 23-0044Conduct Public Hearing Renewing the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District and Approval of the Annual Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0020
C) RATIFY 2023 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY
BOARD MEMBERS
D) CONSIDER THE PROPOSED 2023 ACTIVITY PLAN
Resolution No. 23-0020Resolution No. 23-0020
2023 Annual Budget and Activity Plan2023 Annual Budget and Activity Plan North MB BID BylawsNorth MB BID Bylaws
Attachments:
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
11. 23-0088Consideration of Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Bruce’s Beach Public Art Project as Recommended by the Art in Public Places Committee (APPC) and the Cultural Arts Commission (CAC); Allocation of an Additional $15,000 from the Public Arts Trust Fund for the Construction of Maquettes and Travel Reimbursement for Five Semi-Finalists (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) APPROVE
B) ALLOCATE FUNDS
Draft Request for Proposal (RFP)Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) Sample Artist AgreementSample Artist Agreement
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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12. 23-0090Six Month Review and Update on the City’s Current Coyote Management Approach and Consideration of Draft Coyote Management and Response Plan (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 45 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Draft Coyote Management and Response PlanDraft Coyote Management and Response Plan Coyote Observations DataCoyote Observations Data
Coyote Observations MapCoyote Observations Map
Manhattan Beach Coyote Survey: Humane Wildlife Control, Inc. (August 5, 2022)
Manhattan Beach Coyote Survey: Humane Wildlife Control, Inc. (August 5, 2022)
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
13. 23-0067Consideration of Special Event Legacy Status for Tour de Pier and Catalina Classic, and Consideration of a New Special Event Application for Los Angeles (LA) Chargers Draft Event (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 45 Mins.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) APPROVE
Letter - Catalina Classic Legacy Status RequestLetter - Catalina Classic Legacy Status Request Permit - Los Angeles Chargers Draft EventPermit - Los Angeles Chargers Draft Event Special Event Policy (2018)Special Event Policy (2018)
PowerPoint Presentation (Tour de Pier)PowerPoint Presentation (Tour de Pier) PowerPoint Presentation (Los Angeles Chargers)PowerPoint Presentation (Los Angeles Chargers) Attachments:
14. 23-0031Consideration of Developing Fees to Recover Costs Related to Electric Vehicle Charging at City Facilities (Public Works Director Lee). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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15. 23-0069Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Mid-Year Budget Report, Including Funding Appropriations and Staffing Adjustments; Proposed Implementation of Voter Approved Measure A Increasing Transient Occupancy Tax to 14%; and Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Development Calendar (Finance Director Charelian).
(Estimated Time: 45 Min.)
A) RECEIVE REPORT
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
C) APPROVE STAFFING ADJUSTMENTS
D) AUTHORIZE STAFF TO DRAFT ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING
VOTER APPROVED MEASURE A THAT APPROVED AN
INCREASE IN THE TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX TO 14%
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 General Fund SummaryFiscal Year 2022-2023 General Fund Summary Revised Five Year ForecastRevised Five Year Forecast
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget TimelineFiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Timeline Attachments:
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.
16. 23-0101City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
17. 23-0097Consider Request by Councilmember Howorth and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery to Discuss a Local Transportation Grant Opportunity (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
18. 23-0098Consider Request by Councilmember Franklin and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery to Discuss a Meeting with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
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
February 21, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
19. 23-0077Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Q. CLOSED SESSION
I. ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN
CLOSED SESSION
II. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
III. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
IV. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourning in memory of Manhattan Beach Resident and Volunteer Bob Woods.
February 21, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
March 7, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting March 14, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Adjourned Regular Meeting (Work Plan Meeting) March 21, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Reorganization) April 4, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting April 18, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting April 25, 2023 - Tuesday -- TBD -- Boards and Commissions Interviews May 2, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May 9, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session May 16, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May 23, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session June 6, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting June 20, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting July 4, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting July 18, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting August 1, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting August 15, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting September 5, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting September 19, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting October 3, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting October 17, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting November 7, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting November 21, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting December 5, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting December 19, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
February 22, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting February 23, 2023 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting February 27, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 8, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting March 13, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting March 20, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting March 22, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting March 23, 2023 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting March 27, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting April 10, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting April 12, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting April 17, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting April 24, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting April 26, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting April 27, 2023 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
February 21, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
May 29, 2023 – Monday – Memorial Day
July 4, 2023 - Tuesday - Independence Day
September 4, 2023 - Monday - Labor Day
October 9, 2023 – Monday – Columbus Day
November 10, 2023 – Friday – Veterans Day (Observance of November 11, 2023) November 23-24, 2023 - Thursday & Friday - Thanksgiving Holiday December 25, 2023 - Monday - Christmas Day Observed
January 1, 2024 – Monday – New Years Day Observed
January 15, 2024 – Monday – Martin Luther King Day
February 19, 2024 - Monday - Presidents Day