City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Richard Montgomery
Mayor Pro Tem Joe Franklin
Councilmember Amy Howorth
Councilmember David Lesser
Councilmember Steve Napolitano
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Regular Meeting
June 6, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
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www.manhattanbeach.gov/departments/city-clerk/city-council-meetings-agendas-and-minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDERA.
Mayor Montgomery called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAGB.
Gabe Segil of Pacific Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALLC.
Roll Call was taken after the conclusion of Section D. Ceremonial Calendar.
June 6, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CEREMONIAL CALENDARD.
1. 23-0151Presentation of Plaques to Outgoing Commissioners and Boardmembers: Planning Commissioner Morton; Parking and Public Improvements Commissioners Apostol and Paralusz; Parks and Recreation Commissioners Greenberg, Weiner, and Serota; Cultural Arts Commissioners Rubino and Attam; Library Commissioners Schreiner and Darrow; and Board of Building Appeals Members Ackerman and Napier.
(Estimated Time: 10 Mins.)
PRESENT
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Montgomery presented plaques to the following outgoing board and commission members:
Kathleen Paralusz
Bruce Greenberg
Ken Weiner
Race Serota
Betsy Rubino
Roberta Schreiner
Unable to attend:
Gerry Morton
George Apostol
Riya Attam
Emma Darrow
Richard Ackerman
Margaret Napier
2. 23-0223Presentation of a Commendation to Soroptimist International of Manhattan Beach for Their 70 Years of Dedication to Improving the Lives of Women and Children.
(Estimated Time: 5 Mins.)
PRESENT
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Montgomery presented a commendation to Soroptimist International of Manhattan Beach’s incoming President Monica Frey and incoming Vice-President of Programs Madeline Kaplan, in honor of the organization’s 70 years of dedication to improving the lives of women and children.
Mayor Montgomery recognized the 79th anniversary of D-Day and asked any veterans in the audience to stand.
June 6, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final ROLL CALLC.
Roll Call by City Clerk Liza Tamura.
Mayor Montgomery, Mayor Pro Tem Franklin, Councilmember Howorth, Councilmember Lesser and Councilmember Napolitano
Present: 5 -
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCESE.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to approve the agenda and waive full reading of ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
F.
Anne Bose of the Manhattan Beach Library announced the online version of the Summer Discovery Program on lacountylibrary.org. She also announced that they were awarded the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Services by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin introduced family members that were in the audience.
Councilmember Howorth announced that she represents the City Council on the Clean Power Alliance and provided an update regarding increases to the electricity rates.
Mayor Montgomery announced that his next Coffee with the Mayor event would take place on June 27, 2023, at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at the Manhattan Village Mall and July 11, 2023, at Peet’s Coffee in the Downtown Area. He also encouraged any interested residents to sign-up to receive a ceremonial Baby Passport at an upcoming City Council meeting.
June 6, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)G.
Mayor Montgomery opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Jim Burton
Heather Kim
Fred Taylor
Ray Joseph
Lt Harding
A moment of silence was held after Lt Harding’s comments in honor of Memorial Day and the nation's veterans.
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Montgomery closed the floor to public comments.
Mayor Montgomery requested that staff bring back an update regarding the meetings the City has had with District Attorney George Gascon's office and the current efforts regarding the prosecution of misdemeanors and homeless court.
Mayor Montgomery encouraged residents to use 911 when witnessing an emergency rather than posting about it on social media.
City Manager Moe responded to City Council questions.
CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)H.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Napolitano, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano5 -
3. 23-0165
City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2023 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2023 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
4. 23-0201
Financial Reports:
a) Schedule of Demands April 28, 2023, and May 5, 2023 (Finance Director Charelian).
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending April 30, 2023 c) Month End Report for April 30, 2023
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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5. 23-0232Consider Authorizing Expenditures and Appropriating Funds for Initiatives Approved by the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District Advisory Board (City Manager Moe).
A) AUTHORIZE
B) APPROPRIATE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
6. 23-0221
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with History Associates Incorporated Which Adds Not-to-Exceed $310,000 for Historic Archiving Services and Extends the Agreement Term for One Year (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0055
B) ALLOCATE FUNDS
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
7. 23-0199
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Civic Solutions, Inc. for Professional Planning Services for the Community Development Department at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $268,950. (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0056
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
8. 23-0132
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Connect Services Agreement with Big Belly Solar, LLC to Extend and Expand the Lease of Solar Compacting Refuse Containers and Related Services (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0057
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
9. 23-0207
Consideration of the Following Actions Related to the Fire Station No. 2 Replacement Project:
a) Purchase Order with Westnet Inc. in the Amount of $146,722.02 for an Alerting System;
b) Amendment No. 2 to Construction Management and Inspection Agreement with Griffin Structures in the Amount of $85,000; and c) Increase in the Contingency Amount in the Construction Contract with Monet by $175,000 (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 23-0059, 23-0060, AND 23-0061
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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10. 23-0139Consideration of Approving a Budgeted Purchase with Insight Public Sector for a Core Switch Replacement and a Core Switch Failover for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $80,570 (Interim Information Technology Director Griffin).
A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING
B) APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDARI.
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGSJ.
11. 23-0129
Conduct Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Consideration of a Resolution for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Through Fiscal Year 2027-2028 (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 10 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0066
Public Works Director Erick Lee introduced City Engineer Katie Doherty who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
City Engineer Doherty and Public Works Director Lee responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Montgomery opened the public hearing.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Montgomery closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Napolitano, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, to adopt Resolution No. 23-0066, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2023-2024 through 2027-2028. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano5 - City Manager Bruce Moe thanked the Public Works team for all of their work.
June 6, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
12. 23-0186Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolutions Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget and the Gann Appropriations Limit (Finance Director Charelian).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A)
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 23-0067 AND 23-0068
Finance Director Steve Charelian provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow announced a clerical error regarding the appropriation capacity on the second page of Resolution No. 23-0068 and responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Montgomery opened the public hearing.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Montgomery closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to adopt Resolution No. 23-0067, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council adopting the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 operating budget and authorizing the City Manager to take certain personnel-related actions; and to adopt Resolution No. 23-0068 as amended, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council establishing the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano5 - City Manager Bruce Moe thanked the Finance team for all of their work.
June 6, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final GENERAL BUSINESSK.
13. 23-0150Quarterly Update on the City’s Homelessness Initiatives Including:
a) Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 4 which Extends the Term and Modifies the Scope of Services and Fee Schedule of the Agreement with Harbor Interfaith Services for Measure H Grant Funded Homeless Case Management and Housing Navigation Services and;
b) Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 which Extends the Term and Modifies the Scope of Services and Fee Schedule of the Memorandum of Understanding with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments for Measure H Grant Funding to Provide Homelessness Case Management Services to the Cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo and Redondo Beach (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) RECEIVE REPORT
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 23-0073 AND 23-0074
Assistant to the City Manager George Gabriel provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Montgomery opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Ronson Chu
Lucia La Rosa Ames
Diane Wallace
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Montgomery closed the floor to public comments.
Assistant to the City Manager Gabriel clarified the resolution numbers and thanked the Manhattan Beach Police Department for their work.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to adopt Resolution No. 23-0073, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving Amendment No. 4 to the agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach and Harbor Interfaith Services for grant funded homeless case management and housing navigation services; and to adopt Resolution No. 23-0074, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach and the South Bay Cities Council of Governments for homelessness case management services. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano5 -
At 7:42, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 7:58 PM with all City Councilmembers present.
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14. 23-0196Consideration of Awarding RFP No. 1301-23 and Adopting a Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. to Develop the Long-Term Outdoor Dining and Business Use Program for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $400,000 (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
(Estimated Time: 45 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0072
Community Development Director Talyn Mirzakhanian introduced Senior Planner Jaehee Yoon who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Senior Planner Yoon and Community Development Director Mirzakhanian responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Montgomery opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Carol Perrin
Suzanne Lerner
Kathy Clark
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Montgomery closed the floor to public comments.
Community Development Director Mirzakhanian responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth to adopt Resolution No. 23-0072 with amendments to the agreement that include researching the impacts to downtown residents and that the services should be completed in 15 months.
Senior Planner Yoon and Community Development Director Mirzakhanian responded to City Council questions.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow clarified that a line in the Scope of Services within the agreement will be updated to "...is expected to actively engage with the public, including residents,..." and that a phrase will be added that essentially says to "explore the impacts on residents."
Community Development Director Mirzakhanian responded to City Council questions.
City Attorney Barrow clarified that the project completion date would be September 6, 2024, and that staff will make it clear in the agreement that only the City Council can authorize anything over $400,000.00.
June 6, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to adopt Resolution No. 23-0072, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving an agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc (MIG) to develop a long-term outdoor dining and business use program; and to approve the following amendments to the agreement: update the line within the Scope of Services to "...is expected to actively engage with the public, including residents,...", add a phrase to the Scope of Services that essentially says to "explore the impacts on residents," include a project completion date of September 6, 2024, and have staff make it clear that only the City Council can authorize anything over $400,000.00. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano5 -
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15. 23-0234Consideration of a Three-Year Memorandum of Understanding with Oceanographic Teaching Stations (OTS) Authorizing the Use of the Roundhouse for Fundraising Events, and Consideration of a Request from the OTS to Modify Permissible Hours in the Existing Agreement to Allow for an Earlier Start Time for a June 7, 2023, Event (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0070
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman introduced Senior Management Analyst Linda Robb who provided the staff presentation.
Senior Management Analyst Robb and City Manager Bruce Moe responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Montgomery opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Montgomery closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Napolitano to approve the event on June 7, 2023, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM; to direct staff to allow special events to begin at 5:00 PM in the winter or summer, and that requests exceeding 3 special events per month require City Council approval.
Parks and Recreation Director Leyman responded to City Council questions.
City Manager Moe clarified that the City Council was not looking to approve the OTS fee structure.
A motion was made by Councilmember Napolitano, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, to approve the event on June 7, 2023, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM; to adopt Resolution No. 23-0070, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council adopting a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Manhattan Beach and Oceanographic Teaching Stations, Inc. authorizing the use of the Roundhouse for fundraising events; and to direct staff to amend the MOU to allow special events from 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM in the winter or summer, to include that requests for more than 3 special events per month require City Council approval, and to provide the OTS fee structure in the agreement. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano5 - City Attorney Barrow clarified the motion and provided that staff will research the 5:00 PM start time to ensure that events can begin that early.
June 6, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTSL.
16. 23-0233City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
Mayor Montgomery reported that he attended the US Conference of Mayors in Columbus, Ohio and presented an oral report about the conference.
17. 23-0231Consider Request by Mayor Montgomery and Mayor Pro Tem Franklin to Discuss the COVID-19 Loan Provided to the Oceanographic Teaching Station (OTS) Roundhouse Aquarium (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 5 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
City Manager Bruce Moe stated that staff was looking for a third vote in order to place the item on a future agenda.
Councilmember Howorth provided that she would be the third vote in order to have the item placed on a future agenda.
City Manager Moe responded to City Council questions.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSM.
Mayor Montgomery requested to agendize a review of the recent trustee appointment that was made to the Los Angeles County West Vector Control Board. Councilmember Franklin concurred.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to City Council questions.
CITY MANAGER REPORTN.
None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTO.
None.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMSP.
18. 23-0224
Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
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19. 23-0230Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions:
Consideration of a Coastal Development Permit, a Use Permit, and a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (No. 84084) For:
a) Demolition of a Commercial Building and Construction of a New Two-Unit Multi-Family Residential Condominium Structure Located at 4103 Highland Avenue;
b) Demolition of a Parking Lot and Construction of a New Two-Unit Multi-Family residential Condominium Structure Located at 229 41st Street;
c) Adjustment of Lot Lines Associated with the Subject Parcels (4137-008-058 and 4137-008-057) and Subsequent Subdivision of Both Parcels Into Air Parcels for Condominium Purposes; and Adoption of an Environmental Determination for the Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
20. 23-0237
Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2023 (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
b) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 8, 2023 (Cancelled) (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
c) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 22, 2023 (Cancelled) (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
d) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 12, 2023 (Cancelled) (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
e) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
f) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 26, 2023 (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
g) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2023 (Cancelled) (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
CLOSED SESSIONQ.
None.