Tuesday, September 5, 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
September 5, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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, September 5, 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, August 30, 2023, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
September 5, 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
Tessa Smith
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 23-0310Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Manhattan Beach’s Certified Green Businesses.
(Estimated Time: 10 Mins.)
PRESENT
CertificatesCertificates
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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.
September 5, 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, September 5, 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.
September 5, 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.
2. 23-0316City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Special Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2023 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2023 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Special Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2023City Council Special Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 1, 2023 Attachments:
3. 23-0315Financial Reports:
a) Schedule of Demands July 28, 2023, August 4, 2023, August 11, 2023, and August 18, 2023
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending July 31, 2023 c) Month End Report for July 31, 2023 (Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for July 28, 2023, August 4, 2023, August 11, 2023, and August 18, 2023
Schedule of Demands for July 28, 2023, August 4, 2023, August 11, 2023, and August 18, 2023
Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending July 31, 2023Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending July 31, 2023 Month End Report for July 31, 2023Month End Report for July 31, 2023 Attachments:
4. 23-0324Declaration Proclaiming September 21, 2023, as National IT Professionals Day.
PROCLAIM
ProclamationProclamationAttachments:
5. 23-0289Consideration of a Resolution Awarding RFP No. 1308-23 to Smart Source for a Three-Year Contract for Citywide Printing Services with an Estimated Value Not to Exceed $255,000 (Finance Director Charelian).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0109
Resolution No. 23-0109Resolution No. 23-0109
Agreement - Smart SourceAgreement - Smart Source
1308-23 Printing and Mailing Service Cost Comparison1308-23 Printing and Mailing Service Cost Comparison Attachments:
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6. 23-0365Consideration of Ratification of Purchase of One Budgeted Ford F250 Stake Bed for the Public Works Department from Ted Jones Ford Inc. dba Ken Grody Ford and One Budgeted Chevrolet Tahoe for the Fire Department from Camino Real Chevrolet in the Total Amount of $133,158.57 (Finance Director Charelian).
RATIFY PURCHASE
Quote Comparison - 2022 F250 Stake BedQuote Comparison - 2022 F250 Stake Bed Quote Comparison - 2023 Chevrolet TahoeQuote Comparison - 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Attachments:
7. 23-0351Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with waterTALENT, LLC to Provide Specialty Technical Temporary Staffing Services at a cost not-to-exceed $312,800 (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0110
Resolution No. 23-0110Resolution No. 23-0110
Amendment No. 1 - waterTALENT, LLCAmendment No. 1 - waterTALENT, LLC Agreement - waterTALENT, LLCAgreement - waterTALENT, LLC Attachments:
8. 23-0227Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. Regarding the Annual Citywide Concrete Repairs Cycle 1 Project (Public Works Director Lee).
ACCEPT
Location MapLocation MapAttachments:
9. 23-0339Consideration of a Resolution Approving a $40,000 Highway Safety Improvement Program Funding Agreement with the State of California for the Design Phase of the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 11 Crosswalk Improvement Project; Adoption of a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1(c) of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and Approving an Appropriation of $40,000 in the Gas Tax Fund (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0107
B) APPROVE APPROPRIATION
Resolution No 23-0107Resolution No 23-0107
Funding AgreementFunding Agreement
Program SupplementProgram Supplement
Budget and Expenditures SummaryBudget and Expenditures Summary Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
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10. 23-0245Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Design Services Agreement with David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc., for Conceptual Design Plans for Sand Dune Park and On-Call Design Services Not-to-Exceed $193,690 (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0111
Resolution No. 23-0111Resolution No. 23-0111
Amendment No. 1 – David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc.Amendment No. 1 – David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc.
Agreement – David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc.Agreement – David Volz Design Landscape Architects, Inc.
IPO No. 2IPO No. 2
IPO No. 3IPO No. 3
Sand Dune Revitalization Open House InvitationSand Dune Revitalization Open House Invitation Sand Dune Community Meeting InvitationSand Dune Community Meeting Invitation Attachments:
11. 23-0361Status Update on the Santa Monica Bay Total Maximum Daily Load High Flow Capacity Trash Treatment Control Devices Project; and Adoption of a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1) of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Public Works Director Lee).
A) RECEIVE REPORT
B) ADOPT DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION
Proposed Design SchematicProposed Design Schematic
Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
12. 23-0319Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Insight Public Sector for an Additional Storage Area Network System for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $132,642 (Interim Information Technology Director Griffin).
A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0108
Resolution No. 23-0108Resolution No. 23-0108
Agreement - Insight Public SectorAgreement - Insight Public Sector 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.
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
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13. 23-0350Discuss Storm Drain Utility Fee Engineer’s Report and Stormwater Fee Survey Results, Approve Storm Drain Utility Fee report, and Consideration of a Resolution to Initiate a Proposition 218 Process, Set Protest Hearing Date to November 7, 2023, and Authorize Mailing of Protest Notices (Finance Director Charelian).
(Estimated Time: 45 Min.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0118 TO APPROVE STORM
DRAIN UTILITY FEE REPORT, INITIATE A PROPOSITION 218
PROCESS, SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO NOVEMBER 7, 2023,
AND AUTHORIZE MAILING OF PROTEST NOTICES
Resolution No. 23-0118Resolution No. 23-0118
Stormwater Fee Survey Summary ReportStormwater Fee Survey Summary Report Storm Drain Utility Fee Engineer’s ReportStorm Drain Utility Fee Engineer’s Report Stormwater Capital ProjectsStormwater Capital Projects
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
14. 23-0049Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to BlueViolet Networks for the Citywide Security Cameras Project - Phases 1 and 2 for $523,820.17, Including Contingency and a Maintenance Contract; and Adoption of a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to Sections 15302(b)(3) and 15301 of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0113
Resolution No. 23-0113Resolution No. 23-0113
Agreement - BlueViolet NetworksAgreement - BlueViolet Networks Bid ProposalBid Proposal
Plans and SpecificationsPlans and Specifications
Budget Expenditure Summary ReportBudget Expenditure Summary Report Location MapLocation Map
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
15. 23-0304Status of the Long-Term Outdoor Dining and Business Use Program Development and Consideration of Recommendations from the Outdoor Dining Task Force (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS IF NEEDED
Potential Walk Street Commercial Corner Encroachment AreasPotential Walk Street Commercial Corner Encroachment Areas PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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16. 23-0313Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement for Prosecutorial Services As-Needed (Continued from the July 18, 2023, City Council Meeting) (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 23-0100
Resolution No. 23-0100Resolution No. 23-0100
Proposal - Dapeer Rosenblit & Litvak LLPProposal - Dapeer Rosenblit & Litvak LLP Proposal - Law Offices of Kevin GresProposal - Law Offices of Kevin Gres Attachments:
17. 23-0382Consideration of:
a) an Urgency Ordinance Amending Various Sections of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Relating to Bicycles to Clarify and Establish Safety and Operational Requirements for Electric and Motorized Bicycles; and b) a Resolution Specifying Fines for Violations of Urgency Ordinance No. 23-0008-U, Starting at $500 for the First Violation (City Attorney Barrow).
A) ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 23-0008-U
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0120 Specifying Fines for
Violations of Urgency Ordinance No. 23-0008-U
Urgency Ordinance No. 23-0008-UUrgency Ordinance No. 23-0008-U Resolution No. 23-0120Resolution No. 23-0120
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.
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.
18. 23-0325Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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19. 23-0358Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2023 (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
c) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2023 (Cancelled) (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
d) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 12, 2023 (Cancelled) (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
e) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 26, 2023 (Cancelled) (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2023Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2023Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2023 (Cancelled)Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2023 (Cancelled) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 12, 2023 (Cancelled)Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 12, 2023 (Cancelled) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 26, 2023 (Cancelled)Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 26, 2023 (Cancelled) Attachments:
20. 23-0390Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decision(s):
Demolition of a Community Center (Scout House) and Construction of a New Community Center Located at 1617 North Valley Drive; and Adoption of an Environmental Determination for the Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourning in memory of Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks Founder and Producer Pete Moffitt and Manhattan Beach Public Works Inspector Carl Blank, III.
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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 (Reorganization)
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
September 11, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting September 13, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting September 18, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting September 25, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting September 27, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting September 28, 2023 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting October 9, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting October 11, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting October 16, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting October 23, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting October 25, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting October 26, 2023 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting November 8, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting November 13, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting November 20, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting November 22, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting November 24, 2023 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting (Rescheduled to December 7, 2023)
November 27, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting December 7, 2023 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting (Rescheduled from November 24, 2023)
December 11, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting December 13, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting December 21, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting December 27, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting December 28, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
July 4, 2024 - Thursday - Independence Day
September 2, 2024 - Monday - Labor Day