Tuesday, May 16, 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
Community Development Director Talyn
Mirzakhanian
Finance Director Steve Charelian
Fire Chief Michael Lang
Human Resources Director Lisa Jenkins
Interim Information Technology Director Patrick Griffin Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman
Police Chief Rachel Johnson
Public Works Director Erick Lee
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Richard Montgomery
Mayor Pro Tem Joe Franklin
Councilmember Amy Howorth
Councilmember David Lesser
Councilmember Steve Napolitano
City Treasurer Tim Lilligren
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MANHATTAN BEACH’S CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU!
Meetings are broadcast live through Manhattan Beach Local Community Cable, Channel 8 (Spectrum), Channel 35 (Frontier),
live streaming via the City's website, and
via Zoom (Direct URL: https://citymb-info.zoom.us/j/93376200363, Meeting ID: 933 7620 0363).
The City continues to offer an opportunity to participate in City Council meetings via Zoom and in-person. City Council encourages the public to participate by submitting comments in advance of the meeting, no later than 12:00 PM, May 16, 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.
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.
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, May 10, 2023, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
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
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C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 23-0222Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Monica Chun, Lisa Newman, Alex Chun, Justin Newman, Kai O’Neil, Lara Meyer, Luca O’Neil, and Manhattan Beach Police School Resource Officers Donovan Torres and Michael Hamilton, for Their Commitment and Dedication to Promoting Ebike Safety.
PRESENT
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.
2. 23-0209Update on Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) Campus Project (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 10 Mins.)
ACCEPT PRESENTATION
PowerPoint Presentation (Beach Cities Health District)PowerPoint Presentation (Beach Cities Health District)Attachments:
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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, May 16, 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.
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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.
3. 23-0043City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2023 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 2, 2023Attachments:
4. 23-0184Financial Reports:
a) Schedule of Demands April 14, 2023, and April 21, 2023 b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending March 31, 2023 c) Month End Report for March 31, 2023
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands April 14, 2023 and April 21, 2023Schedule of Demands April 14, 2023 and April 21, 2023 Investment Portfolio March 2023Investment Portfolio March 2023 Month End Financial Report March 2023Month End Financial Report March 2023 Attachments:
5. 23-0148Consideration of Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 City Council Work Plan (City Manager Moe).
APPROVE
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 City Council Work Plan (25 Items)Fiscal Year 2023-2024 City Council Work Plan (25 Items) Work Plan SummaryWork Plan Summary
Department Work Plan ItemsDepartment Work Plan Items
Departmental Involvement MatrixDepartmental Involvement Matrix Attachments:
6. 23-0085Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Assessment Engineer’s Report for Annual Levy of Street Lighting Assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (Finance Director Charelian).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0046
Resolution No. 23-0046Resolution No. 23-0046
Engineer's Report FY 2023-2024 LLMD (Including District Map)Engineer's Report FY 2023-2024 LLMD (Including District Map) Attachments:
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7. 23-0086Consideration of a Resolution Regarding the Declaration of Intention to Provide for Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for Street Lighting Maintenance and Setting of Public Hearing for June 20, 2023 (Finance Director Charelian).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0047
B) SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER
ASSESSMENTS FOR JUNE 20, 2023
Resolution No. 23-0047Resolution No. 23-0047
Engineer's Report FY 2023-2024 (Including District Map)Engineer's Report FY 2023-2024 (Including District Map) Attachments:
8. 23-0198Consideration of a Resolution for the Donation (Sale) of up to Five Surplus Police Vehicles to the Town of Pickens, Mississippi (Finance Director Charelian).
A) APPROVE SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0054, AUTHORIZE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
Resolution No. 23-0054Resolution No. 23-0054
Sale Request by the Town of Pickens, MississippiSale Request by the Town of Pickens, Mississippi Attachments:
9. 23-0164Consideration of a Resolution Amending an Agreement with Regents of the University of California for Emergency Medical Technician Continuing Education and Quality Improvement Services (Nurse Educator) for Three Years with Two Automatic Additional One-Year Extensions for $35,302.64 Per Year (Fire Chief Lang).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0048
Resolution No. 23-0048Resolution No. 23-0048
Amendment No. 1 - Regents of the University of CaliforniaAmendment No. 1 - Regents of the University of California Agreement- Regents of the University of CaliforniaAgreement- Regents of the University of California Attachments:
10. 23-0191Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Morningstar Productions LLC for a Three-Year Contract for Concerts in the Park Sound and Stage Rental Services with an Estimated Cost Not-to-Exceed $325,850.90 for Five Years (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0053
Resolution No. 23-0053Resolution No. 23-0053
Agreement - Morningstar Productions LLCAgreement - Morningstar Productions LLC Morningstar Concerts in the Park ProposalMorningstar Concerts in the Park Proposal Attachments:
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11. 23-0162Consideration of Resolutions Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. and Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with McGowan Consulting, Inc. for Administration of the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Plan on Behalf of the Beach Cities Watershed Management Group, Extending These Professional Services for One Year (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 23-0049 AND 23-0050
Resolution No. 23-0049Resolution No. 23-0049
Amendment No. 1 – Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.Amendment No. 1 – Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Agreement - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.Agreement - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Resolution No. 23-0050Resolution No. 23-0050
Amendment No. 1 – McGowan Consulting LLCAmendment No. 1 – McGowan Consulting LLC Agreement - McGowan Consulting, LLCAgreement - McGowan Consulting, LLC CIMP Implementation Annual Cost through June 30, 2024CIMP Implementation Annual Cost through June 30, 2024 Beach Cities Consent LettersBeach Cities Consent Letters CIMP MOU and Amendment No. 1CIMP MOU and Amendment No. 1 Attachments:
I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the discretion of the Mayor, each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item.
12. 23-0117Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution Adopting New Wastewater Rates and Charges Effective November 1, 2023, Through November 1, 2027, and All Protests to the Proposed Wastewater Rates (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0051
Resolution No. 23-0051Resolution No. 23-0051
2023 Wastewater Rate Study (Black & Veatch) (Web-Link Provided)2023 Wastewater Rate Study (Black & Veatch) (Web-Link Provided) Copy of Proposition 218 NoticeCopy of Proposition 218 Notice Proposition 218 Outreach SummaryProposition 218 Outreach Summary PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
13. 23-0197Consideration of an Increase to Stormwater Assessments (Finance Director Charelian).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
APPROVE
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint PresentationAttachments:
14. 23-0220Consideration of a Resolution Appointing Patrick Griffin as Interim Information Technology Director and Approval of an Employment Agreement with Patrick Griffin (Acting Human Resources Director Swofford).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0052
Resolution 23-0052Resolution 23-0052
Employment Agreement - Patrick GriffinEmployment Agreement - Patrick Griffin Attachments:
15. 23-0210Presentation of the Proposed 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (Fiscal Years 2023-2024 Through 2027-2028) and Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Operating Budget (Public Works Director Lee and Finance Director Charelian).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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. 23-0219City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
17. 23-0216Consider Request by Councilmember Howorth and Councilmember Lesser to Discuss Electric Bike (E-Bike) Safety (City Manager Moe).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
18. 23-0217Consider Request by Councilmember Lesser and Councilmember Napolitano to Discuss the Board of Building Appeals (City Manager Moe).
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.
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N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
19. 23-0110Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
20. 23-0018Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commissions and Subcommittee Meetings:
a) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of March 13, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Finance Subcommittee Action Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2023 (Finance Director Charelian).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2023Library Commission Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2023 Library Commission Meeting Minutes of March 13, 2023Library Commission Meeting Minutes of March 13, 2023 Finance Subcommittee Action Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2023Finance Subcommittee Action Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2023 Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
I. ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED
SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiators:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
Stephanie Swofford, Acting Human Resources Director
Employee Group(s):
Manhattan Beach Firefighters' Association
II. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
III. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
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IV. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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 (Rescheduled to July 5, 2023) July 5, 2023 - Wednesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Rescheduled from July 4, 2023) 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
May 22, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting May 23, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting May 25, 2023 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting June 12, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting June 14, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting June 19, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting June 22, 2023 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting June 26, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting June 28, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting 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
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