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 Amy Howorth
Councilmember David Lesser
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Regular Meeting
March 7, 2023City 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
Jackson Zawacki of Mira Costa High School, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Roll Call led by City Clerk Liza Tamura.
Mayor Napolitano, Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, Councilmember Franklin, Councilmember Howorth and Councilmember Lesser
Present: 5 -
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
None.
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES A motion was made by Councilmember Lesser, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, to approve the agenda and waive full reading of ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth and Lesser5 -
March 7, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final F. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
Library Manager Josh Murray announced that the Library would be closed on March 9, 2023, for their annual staff development training. Regular library hours would resume at 10:00 AM on March 10, 2023.
Bruna Bernardi, member of the Leadership Manhattan Beach Class of 2023, announced their class project that would assist in building a pantry at the Richstone Family Center as part of the Single Mom's Nutrition Pantry Project.
Communications & Civic Engagement Manager Jessica Vincent announced the Bruce’s Beach Plaque Dedication Ceremony on March 18, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Bruce’s Beach Park. She also announced the upcoming Sepulveda Bridge Widening Project Dedication Ceremony and Bo Bridges Mural Ribbon Cutting at City Hall.
President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce David Archer announced the annual State of the City on March 16, 2023, at the Westdrift Hotel from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Heather Kim announced the Manhattan Beach Police Department’s promotional ceremony on March 8, 2023, at 2:30 PM in front of the Police Department.
Councilmember Lesser announced that the South Bay Cities Council of Governments would be holding their annual General Assembly on March 23, 2023, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. The event is free and open to the those that register.
G.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
Mayor Napolitano opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Julie Justus McGinity
Suzanne Hadley
Chad Feilke
Cash Feilke
Megan Leon
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Napolitano closed the floor to public comments.
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 7, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final H. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)
A motion was made by Councilmember Lesser, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth and Lesser5 -
1. 23-0025
City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2023 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2023 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
2. 23-0082
Financial Reports:
Schedule of Demands February 3, 2023, and February 10, 2023 (Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
3. 23-0108
Receive and File the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report as Required by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (Acting Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
RECEIVE AND FILE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
4. 23-0051
Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to FS Contractors, Inc. for the Rowell Avenue Sidewalk Gap Closure Between 1st Street and Curtis Avenue Project for $602,767 Including Contingency; and a Determination Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act that the Project is Categorically Exempt Pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0022
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
March 7, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
5. 23-0113Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance No. 23-0006 Amending:
a) the Zoning Text in Title 10, Part III of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code and
b) the Zoning Map; and to Consider Resolution No. 23-0025 Amending the Land Use Element of the Manhattan Beach General Plan, to Create a Residential Overlay Zoning District for Certain Commercial Properties (Acting Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 23-0006
C) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0025
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
Acting Community Development Director Talyn Mirzakhanian introduced Senior Planner Jahee Yoon who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Senior Planner Yoon, Acting Community Development Director Mirzakhanian, and City Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Napolitano opened the public hearing. The following individual(s) spoke:
Paul Mullin
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Napolitano closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Howorth made a motion to adopt the proposed resolution.
City Attorney Barrow clarified the motion made by Councilmember Howorth.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, to introduce Ordinance No. 23-0006.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow read the title of Ordinance No. 23-0006 into the record:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH ADDING CHAPTER 10.50
TO THE MANHATTAN BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENTIAL
OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT AND APPLYING THE OVERLAY TO CERTAIN
PROPERTIES
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Montgomery, Howorth and Lesser3 -
Nay: Napolitano and Franklin2 -
J. PUBLIC HEARING
March 7, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final A motion was made by made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, to adopt Resolution No. 23-0025, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council adopting amendments to the land use element of the General Plan regarding a Residential Overlay District. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Montgomery, Howorth and Lesser3 -
Nay: Napolitano and Franklin2 -
City Attorney Barrow provided that the ordinance would return under the Consent Calendar at the next City Council meeting for its second reading and adoption.
March 7, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
6. 23-0032Consideration of Design Updates, Cost Estimates, Naming of the Senior and Scout Community Center, and Renegotiating the Memorandum of Understanding (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
A)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) IF APPROVED, ALLOCATE $1,691,548
Councilmember Lesser disclosed that his family had contributed to the non-profit that supports the Scout Center, but that he had no financial interest in the project and would continue to be a part of the discussion.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow provided that there were no financial interests in a decision on this matter so there is no conflict of interest under the PRA. Any of the Councilmembers that have donated to the non-profit have a fiduciary duty to the City to make the best decision for the City.
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman provided a brief PowerPoint presentation and introduced Architect Louie Tomaro who provided a PowerPoint as well.
Friends of the Senior & Scout Community Center Boardmember Julie Justus McGinity, Mr. Tomaro, Friends of the Senior & Scout Community Center Vice-Chair Beth Gessner, and Parks and Recreation Director Leyman responded to City Council questions.
Parks and Recreation Director Leyman and Finance Director Steve Charelian continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Finance Director Charelian and Parks and Recreation Director Leyman responded to City Council questions.
Parks and Recreation Director Leyman continued the PowerPoint presentation.
Public Works Director Erick Lee, Finance Director Charelian, Ms. McGinity, City Attorney Quinn Barrow, and City Manager Bruce Moe responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Napolitano opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Michael Tauber
Wayne Powell
Lucia La Rosa Ames
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Napolitano closed the floor to public comments.
Acting Community Development Director Talyn Mirzakhanian responded to City Council questions.
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
March 7, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final A motion was made by Councilmember Lesser, seconded by Councilmember Howorth:
1) to move forward with the Senior & Scout Community Center and discuss naming rights at a later date;
2) to chose funding Option 1 as identified in the Staff Report which would fund the shortfall of $1,691,548 by transferring the amount from the Unreserved General Fund balance to the CIP Fund over two years in Fiscal Year 2022-2023 ($691,548) and Fiscal Year 2023-2024 ($1.0 million). To mitigate the impact on Unreserved General Fund balance, staff proposes reducing the General Fund Pension Policy transfer to the Pension Stabilization Fund by $1.0 million in Fiscal Year 2023-2024;
3) to direct staff to engage with the Friends of the Senior & Scout Community Center regarding renegotiating the MOU and report back to the City Council without delaying the project.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth and Lesser5 - At 8:25 PM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 8:39 PM with all City Councilmembers present.
March 7, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
7. 23-0127Consideration of the City of Manhattan Beach Historical Collection Policy and Action Plan and a Polliwog Pavilion Concept to Improve Access to the Historical Collection and Expand Eastside Library Services (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 45 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman introduced Senior Recreation Manager Melissa McCollum who provided background information regarding the item.
History Associates Incorporated Archivist Brandon Werts provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Senior Recreation Manager McCollum provided a PowerPoint presentation.
Senior Recreation Manager McCollum, Manhattan Beach Historical Society Vice-President Kristin Long Drew, Parks and Recreation Director Leyman, and City Manager Bruce Moe responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Napolitano opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Kristin Long Drew
Martha Andreani
Gary McAulay
Mark Shoemaker
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Napolitano closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, to accept the Collection Policy for the City of Manhattan Beach Historical Collection; direct staff to begin implementing phases III and IV of the Action Plan for improving the care management of the Historical Collection; and direct staff to continue to develop a Polliwog Pavilion concept in partnership with the Los Angeles County Library to improve access to the Historical Collection and expand east side library services.
Councilmember Lesser inquired if Councilmember Montgomery would consider directing staff to return with more information regarding the surplus and how it might be utilized.
Councilmember Montgomery declined to incorporate the request into the motion.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, to accept the Collection Policy for the City of Manhattan Beach Historical Collection; direct staff to begin implementing Phases III and IV of the Action Plan for improving the care management of the Historical Collection; and direct staff to continue to develop a Polliwog Pavilion concept in partnership with the Los Angeles County Library to improve access to the Historical Collection and expand east side library services. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth and Lesser March 7, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
8. 23-0104Consideration of a Revised Annual Work Plan for the Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) and Authorization for Requests for Proposals for Utility Box Beautification, Murals, and Sculpture Garden (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman introduced Cultural Arts Manager Eilen Stewart who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Parks and Recreation Director Leyman responded to City Council questions.
Cultural Arts Manager Stewart continued the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions throughout the presentation.
Mayor Napolitano opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Jackie May
Tom Horton
Gary McAulay
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Napolitano closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery to approve the Cultural Arts Commission's request to install a commemorative plaque honoring Dale Velzy in front of 117 Manhattan Beach Boulevard; and to approve the proposals and recommended budgets for the following initiatives: Utility Box Beautification, Murals, and Sculpture Garden.
Councilmember Howorth inquired if Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery would consider removing the restroom building at the Pier and the Fire Station as potential mural locations.
Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery requested to hear Council's comments first.
At 10:30 PM, City Attorney Quinn Barrow provided that a motion would be needed to extend the meeting past 11:00 PM.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lesser, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, to extend the meeting past 11:00 PM. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Franklin, Howorth and Lesser
Nay: Montgomery1 -
Abstain: Napolitano1 -
March 7, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final Cultural Arts Manager Stewart provided clarification regarding the plaque language.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, to approve the Cultural Arts Commission's request to install a commemorative plaque honoring Dale Velzy in front of 117 Manhattan Beach Boulevard; and to approve the proposals and recommended budgets for the following initiatives: Utility Box Beautification, Murals, and Sculpture Garden. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth and Lesser Cultural Arts Manager Stewart further clarified the plaque language and responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth to approve the installation of a plaque honoring Dale Velzy with the following language: "Dale "Hawk" Velzy, opened the world's first known surfboard retail shop on this site in 1950." Cultural Arts Manager Stewart responded to City Council questions.
Councilmember Howorth amended her motion to include that the size of the plaque be 12" x 16".
Cultural Arts Manager Stewart responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, to approve the installation of a 12" x 16" plaque honoring Dale Velzy with the following language: "Dale "Hawk" Velzy, opened the world's first known surfboard retail shop on this site in 1950." The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Napolitano, Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth and Lesser The City Council approved the Cultural Arts Commission's request to proactively explore new art opportunities and to bring them back for City Council consideration.
March 7, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
9. 23-0072Review and Select the Design Option for Decorative Crosswalks in North Manhattan Beach and Adopt Resolution Nunc Pro Tunc No. 23-0024 for Work to be Completed in Conjunction with the Biennial Slurry Seal Project which Qualifies for a Categorical Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 of the State CEQA Guidelines (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NUNC PRO TUNC NO. 23-0024
Public Works Director Erick Lee introduced Associate Engineer Bianca Cardenas who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Napolitano opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Mike Simms
Heather Kim
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Napolitano closed the floor to public comments.
Director of the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District Mike Simms responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery to rotate each of the logo options at the available crosswalks.
Public Works Director Erick Lee provided additional information and responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, seconded by Mayor Napolitano, to rotate Logo Option 2 (North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District Logo) and Logo Option 3 (City Logo) at each of the crosswalks and let the NMBBID decide the logo rotation at the four available crosswalks; and to adopt Resolution Nunc Pro Tunc No. 23-0024, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council correcting the amount indicated in Section 3 of Resolution No. 23-0003 for additional work on the Slurry Seal Project encompassing the north area of the Sand Section, if necessary. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Napolitano, Montgomery, Howorth and Lesser4 -
Nay: Franklin1 -
L. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS Councilmember Howorth provided an update regarding the Clean Power Alliance and the overall participation rates within the community and rate changes.
March 7, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Lesser requested a report back from staff regarding calming measures or prospective projects regarding pedestrian safety on Valley Drive. The request was seconded by Councilmember Franklin.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow and City Manager Bruce Moe responded to City Council questions.
The City Council directed staff to send the request to the Parking and Public Improvements Commission to evaluate and return to the City Council with potential solutions.
City Attorney Barrow responded to City Council questions.
City Attorney Barrow confirmed that the motion from Agenda Item No 9. included the adoption of Resolution Nunc Pro Tunc No. 23-0024.
N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
None.
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
10. 23-0112Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
11. 23-0109Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions:
Use Permit Amendment to Allow Alcohol Sales (the Sale of Beer and Wine Only for On-Site Consumption) at an Existing “Eating and Drinking Establishments” Use Located at 321 Manhattan Beach Boulevard in the Downtown Commercial (CD) Zoning District. (Bluestone Lane Restaurant) (Acting Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
March 7, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
12. 23-0114Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2022 (Acting Community Development Director
Mirzakhanian)
b) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2022 (Cancelled) (Acting Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
c) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2022 (Cancelled) (Acting Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
d) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of November 24, 2022 (Rescheduled) (Acting Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
e) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2022 (Acting Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
f) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2022 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
g) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2022 (Acting Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
h) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2022 (Rescheduled) (Acting Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
i) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2023 (Cancelled) (Acting Community Development Director Mirzakhanian) j) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 8, 2023 (Cancelled) (Acting Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
Q. CLOSED SESSION
None.