Tuesday, October 17, 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
October 17, 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, October 17, 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, October 11, 2023, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
October 17, 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
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 23-0442Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Jean Steinmetz for Being Awarded the 2023 “Aging Unbound” Certificate from the County of Los Angeles in Collaboration with the Older American Recognition Month in May.
PRESENT
Certificate - County of Los AngelesCertificate - County of Los AngelesAttachments:
2. 23-0460Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Hometown Fair Board for their Time and Commitment to the Success of the 51st Annual Hometown Fair.
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.
3. Moment of Silence in Memory of Manhattan Beach Police Officer Chad Swanson.
Moment of Silence in Memory of Those Lost in the Attack in Israel.
October 17, 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, October 17, 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.
October 17, 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.
5. 23-0331City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of October 3, 2023 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of October 3, 2023 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of October 3, 2023City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of October 3, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of October 3, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of October 3, 2023 Attachments:
6. 23-0394Financial Reports:
Schedule of Demands September 22, 2023, and September 29, 2023 (Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for September 22, 2023 and September 29, 2023Schedule of Demands for September 22, 2023 and September 29, 2023Attachments:
7. 23-0416Adoption of Annual Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and Delegation of Responsibility for Investing Funds to the City Treasurer (Finance Director Charelian).
ADOPT
Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2023-2024Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2023-2024Attachments:
8. 23-0456Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendments to the Compensation Plan for Full-Time Unrepresented Employees (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0135
Resolution No. 23-0135Resolution No. 23-0135
Compensation Plan - Full-time Unrepresented EmployeesCompensation Plan - Full-time Unrepresented Employees Attachments:
9. 23-0422Consideration of a Purchase of One Budgeted Case Loader Model 721G from Sonsray Machinery in the Amount of $318,232.26 (Finance Director Charelian).
A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING
B) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE
Sonsray Machinery Company QuoteSonsray Machinery Company QuoteAttachments:
October 17, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
10. 23-0391Consideration of a Purchase of One Budgeted Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Truck from Haaker Equipment Company in the Amount of $317,269.19 (Finance Director Charelian).
A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING
B) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE
Haaker Equipment Company QuoteHaaker Equipment Company QuoteAttachments:
11. 23-0433Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Portal-to-Portal Compensation for the City of Manhattan Beach to Continue Portal-to-Portal Reimbursements from the California Office of Emergency Management (Fire Chief Lang).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0132
Resolution No. 23-0132Resolution No. 23-0132Attachments:
12. 23-0143Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 for a Three-Year Term Extension of the Agreement with Race
Telecommunications for Internet Services Through South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ South Bay Fiber Network with a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $241,555 (Information Technology Director Guardado).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0065
Resolution No. 23-0065Resolution No. 23-0065
Amendment No. 2 - Race TelecommunicationsAmendment No. 2 - Race Telecommunications Agreement - Race TelecommunicationsAgreement - Race Telecommunications Attachments:
I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda.
October 17, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the discretion of the Mayor, each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item.
13. 23-0413Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Zoning Code Text in Title 10, Part V, Chapter 10.86 (Historic Preservation) of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Consistent with the City’s Intended Historic Preservation Goals (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 23-0010
Ordinance No. 23-0011Ordinance No. 23-0011
Ordinance No. 23-0011 (Redline Version)Ordinance No. 23-0011 (Redline Version) Summary of AmendmentsSummary of Amendments
Planning Commission Staff Report - September 27, 2023 (Web-Link Provided)
Planning Commission Staff Report - September 27, 2023 (Web-Link Provided)
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
14. 23-0338Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Five-Year General Services Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping Services at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $4,013,066 (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 20 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0134
Resolution No. 23-0134Resolution No. 23-0134
Agreement - SCA of CA, LLCAgreement - SCA of CA, LLC
RFP #1314-24 – Street Sweeping and Pressure WashingRFP #1314-24 – Street Sweeping and Pressure Washing Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Ruling - October 4, 2021Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Ruling - October 4, 2021 DIR Prevailing Wage DataDIR Prevailing Wage Data
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
15. 23-0029Consideration of Options for Replacing Turf on the City Medians Along Manhattan Beach Boulevard (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Preliminary Quote for All MediansPreliminary Quote for All Medians PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
October 17, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
16. 23-0438Consideration of Potential Uses of Los Angeles County Library Set Aside Funds (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 45 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Designation BalanceFiscal Year 2021-2022 Designation Balance Amended and Restated MOU - County of Los AngelesAmended and Restated MOU - County of Los Angeles PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
17. 23-0457Consideration of Joining a Coalition of Cities Seeking an Injunction for Enjoining the Recently Adopted Zero-Bail Schedule (City Manager Moe). (Estimated Time: 20 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief Filed by Coalition of CitiesComplaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief Filed by Coalition of Cities Los Angeles County Police Chiefs’ Association Press ReleaseLos Angeles County Police Chiefs’ Association Press Release Los Angeles County Superior Court of California Press ReleaseLos Angeles County Superior Court of California Press Release City of Whittier Press Release Seeking InjunctionCity of Whittier Press Release Seeking Injunction 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.
18. 23-0443City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
19. 23-0455Consider Request by Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Mayor Montgomery to Discuss Updating the City’s Ordinance Regarding the Overnight Parking of Oversized Vehicles (City Manager Moe).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
20. 23-0454Consider Request by Councilmember Howorth and Councilmember Lesser to Revisit the Street Sign Color within the Wayfinding and Signage Program (City Manager Moe).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
21. 23-0453Consider Request by Councilmember Howorth and Councilmember Napolitano to Revisit Consideration of the Shark Mural Proposal by Eric Snyder at Fire Station No. 1 (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.
October 17, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
22. 23-0332Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
23. 23-0461Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions Regarding 229 13th Street (Community Development Director Mirzakanian).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
24. 23-0436Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2023 (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
b) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of August 14, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2023Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2023 Library Commission Meeting Minutes of August 14, 2023Library Commission Meeting Minutes of August 14, 2023 Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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
October 17, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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 25, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting (Canceled) December 27, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
October 14, 2024 – Monday – Columbus Day