Tuesday, June 20, 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, June 20, 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, June 14, 2023, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
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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
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 23-0243Presentation of Certificates of Commendation Recognizing Police Detective Seth Hartnell as the 2022 Police Officer of the Year and Fire Captain/Paramedic James Falls as the 2022 Firefighter of the Year.
PRESENT
2. 23-0244Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Pacifica District Pinewood Derby Championship Winners: Laird Campbell, Grayson King, and Oliver Terrell.
PRESENT
Pacifica District Pinewood Derby Championship 2023Pacifica District Pinewood Derby Championship 2023Attachments:
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.
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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, June 20, 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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G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON) (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4)
3. 23-0263Update on the City’s Efforts on State Misdemeanor Prosecution and Homeless Court Services (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) RECEIVE REPORT
B) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Staff Report - June 1, 2021Staff Report - June 1, 2021
Staff Report - July 20, 2021Staff Report - July 20, 2021 Staff Report - September 21, 2021Staff Report - September 21, 2021 Staff Report - January 18, 2022Staff Report - January 18, 2022 Resolution No. 21-0042Resolution No. 21-0042
Resolution No. 22-0045Resolution No. 22-0045
Attachments:
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.
4. 23-0238City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Special Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2023 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2023 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Special Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2023City Council Special Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2023 Attachments:
5. 23-0202Financial Reports:
Schedule of Demands May 12, 2023, May 19, 2023, and May 26, 2023 (Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands May 12, May 19 and May 26, 2023Schedule of Demands May 12, May 19 and May 26, 2023Attachments:
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6. 23-0187Consideration of a Resolution Declaring Intention to Provide for Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement District and Setting a Public Hearing for July 18, 2023 (Finance Director Charelian).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0069
B) SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER
ASSESSMENTS ON JULY 18, 2023
Resolution No. 23-0069Resolution No. 23-0069
BID Advisory Board Chairperson Letter from BID Advisory Board to City Council
BID Advisory Board Chairperson Letter from BID Advisory Board to City Council
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 DMBBID Business Improvement and Activity PlanFiscal Year 2023-2024 DMBBID Business Improvement and Activity Plan Attachments:
7. 23-0268Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Manhattan Beach and the Manhattan Beach Firefighters’ Association (Acting Human Resources Director Swofford).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.23-0076
Resolution No. 23-0076Resolution No. 23-0076
MBFA MOU (Final Version)MBFA MOU (Final Version)
MBFA MOU (Strikethrough Version)MBFA MOU (Strikethrough Version) Attachments:
8. 23-0251Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Hanson Bridgett, LLP to Conduct Independent Investigations of Confidential Matters at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $345,000 (Acting Human Resources Director Swofford).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0075
Resolution No. 23-0075Resolution No. 23-0075
Amendment No. 3 - Hanson Bridgett, LLP.Amendment No. 3 - Hanson Bridgett, LLP.
Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 - Hanson Bridgett, LLP.Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 - Hanson Bridgett, LLP.
Attachments:
9. 23-0240Consideration of a Resolution Amending Findings Related to California Building Standards Code Adoption of Appendices F and N of the 2022 California Building Code and Appendices AJ and AK of the 2022 California Residential Code (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0077
Resolution No. 23-0077Resolution No. 23-0077
Adopted Ordinance No. 22-0008Adopted Ordinance No. 22-0008 Adopted Resolution No. 22-0143Adopted Resolution No. 22-0143 Attachments:
10. 23-0225Consideration of the Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Pursuant to Water Code Section 10635 (Public Works Director Lee).
RECEIVE AND FILE ASSESSMENT
Annual Water Supply and Demand AssessmentAnnual Water Supply and Demand AssessmentAttachments:
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11. 23-0213Consideration of the Velzy Plaque Proposed by the South Bay Boardriders Club at 117 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
APPROVE
Plaque RenderingPlaque Rendering
Surf Professionals Testimonials by Jaqueline May and the SBBCSurf Professionals Testimonials by Jaqueline May and the SBBC Additional Research and Testimonials MBHSAdditional Research and Testimonials MBHS Gary McAulay Research and TestimonialGary McAulay Research and Testimonial Attachments:
12. 23-0160Consideration of Approving a Purchase Order to South Bay Foundry, Inc. for Tree Grates for the Downtown Manhattan Beach and North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement Districts in the Amount of $195,911.92. (Public Works Director Lee).
APPROVE
Tree Grate ImageTree Grate Image
QuoteQuote
Attachments:
13. 23-0121Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 6 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Merchants Landscaping Which Adds $80,000 for Beautification and Deferred Maintenance Work in the Downtown and North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement Districts and Extends the Agreement Term for One Year (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0062
Resolution No. 23-0062Resolution No. 23-0062
Amendment No. 6 - Merchants LandscapingAmendment No. 6 - Merchants Landscaping Agreement and Amendments No. 1-5 - Merchants LandscapingAgreement and Amendments No. 1-5 - Merchants Landscaping Attachments:
14. 23-0063Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Three-Year Maintenance Services Agreement with McKendry Door Sales, Inc. for Commercial Door Maintenance Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $450,000 (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0058
Resolution No. 23-0058Resolution No. 23-0058
Agreement - McKendry Door Sales AgreementAgreement - McKendry Door Sales Agreement RFP #1289-23 - Commercial Door Maintenance ServicesRFP #1289-23 - Commercial Door Maintenance Services Attachments:
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15. 23-0249Consideration of a Resolution Approving a $100,000 Measure R and $740,000 Measure M Funding Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Peck Avenue Traffic Signal Improvement Project which Qualifies for a Categorical Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and Approving an Adjustment of $840,000 in the Measure R Fund (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0079
B) APPROVE ADJUSTMENT
Resolution No 23-0079Resolution No 23-0079
LACMTA (Measure R and Measure M)LACMTA (Measure R and Measure M) Budget and Expenditures SummaryBudget and Expenditures Summary Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
16. 23-0027Formally Accept as Complete the Sepulveda Bridge Widening Project; Authorize Filing a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder; and Release Contractor’s Escrow Account Funds (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ACCEPT
B) APPROVE
Location MapLocation MapAttachments:
I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda.
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J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the discretion of the Mayor, each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item.
17. 23-0229Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolutions Approving: A Coastal Development Permit and Temporary Use Permit for the 2023-2025 Manhattan Beach Open Volleyball Tournaments; a Request from the Association of Beach Volleyball Professionals, LLC DBA AVP for a Special Permit for Alcoholic Beverage Use on Public Property; an Agreement with the Association of Beach Volleyball Professionals, LLC DBA AVP to Operate the Manhattan Beach Open for 2023-2025; and Adoption of a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0063 APPROVING COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
C) APPROVE A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
USE
D) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0064 APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT WITH AVP
E) ADOPT A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Resolution No. 23-0063Resolution No. 23-0063
Resolution No. 23-0064Resolution No. 23-0064
Agreement - Association of Volleyball Professionals LLC DBA AVPAgreement - Association of Volleyball Professionals LLC DBA AVP 2023 Proposed Schematic2023 Proposed Schematic
Attachments:
18. 23-0087Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution Providing for Annual Levy and Collection of Street Lighting and Landscaping District Maintenance Assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (Finance Director Charelian).
(Estimated Time: 15 Min.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0080 PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS
Resolution No. 23-0080Resolution No. 23-0080
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Engineer’s Report (Including District Map)Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Engineer’s Report (Including District Map) Attachments:
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
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19. 23-0115Consideration of the Following Actions Related to the Marine Field Turf Replacement Project:
a) Funding Options in the Amount of $400,000 for Turf Replacement; and b) Field Use Side Letters Between the City and Various User Groups (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Draft Side Letter Agreement - American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)
Draft Side Letter Agreement - American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)
Draft Side Letter Agreement - Manhattan Beach Sand & SurfDraft Side Letter Agreement - Manhattan Beach Sand & Surf Draft Side Letter Agreement - Vistamar SchoolDraft Side Letter Agreement - Vistamar School Marine Avenue Park Vicinity MapMarine Avenue Park Vicinity Map 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.
20. 23-0248City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
21. 23-0262Consider Request by Mayor Montgomery and Mayor Pro Tem Franklin to Discuss Revisiting the Appointment to the Los Angeles County West Vector Control Board (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 10 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
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
22. 23-0242Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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23. 23-0252Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2023 (Cancelled) (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
b) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2023 (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian) c) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2023 (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian) d) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
e) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2023 (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
f) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2023 (Cancelled)
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2023 (Cancelled)
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2023
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2023
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2023
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2023
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2023Library Commission Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2023 Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2023
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2023
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2023Library Commission Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2023 Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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 (Canceled) 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
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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 July 10, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting July 12, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting July 17, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting July 24, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting July 26, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting July 27, 2023 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting August 9, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting August 14, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting August 21, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting August 23, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting August 24, 2023 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting August 28, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
May 27, 2024 – Monday – Memorial Day