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, November 21, 2023
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Regular Meeting
November 21, 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.
Sloane Ross led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALLC.
Roll Call by City Clerk Liza Tamura.
Mayor Montgomery, Mayor Pro Tem Franklin, Councilmember Howorth, Councilmember Lesser and Councilmember Napolitano
Present: 5 -
CEREMONIAL CALENDARD.
None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCESE.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Franklin, to approve the agenda and waive full reading of ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
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CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
F.
Mayor Montgomery announced that other cities had recently had their meetings disrupted by anti-Semitic or racially based comments through Zoom. Such comments are disruptive, interfere with the people's business, and are not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. He instructed the City Clerk's Office to mute any speakers who attempt to disrupt the meeting with anti-Semitic or derogatory comments based upon race, gender, or other protected categories.
Library Manager Josh Murray announced an Author Talk with Heather Hach on December 9, 2023, at 1:00 PM; and the library will be closed on November 23 and 24, 2023, in recognition of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin announced that the Mira Costa High School Football team is in the CIF finals on November 25, 2023, at 7:00 PM, at MCHS.
Mayor Montgomery announced the 31st Annual Beach Cities Toy Drive on December 16, 2023, at 10:30 AM at the Joslyn Community Center; the Coffee with the Mayor events on November 28, 2023, at Dunkin’ and December 5, 2023, at Peet’s Coffee from 3:30 PM-4:30 PM; any interested residents should sign-up to receive a ceremonial Baby Passport at an upcoming City Council Meeting; in November 2024 there will be a General Municipal Election with three City Council seats available and encouraged residents to run; Hermosa Beach had a burglary that Manhattan Beach Police Department assisted with; and City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Communications and Civic Engagement Manager Alexandria Latragna announced the unveiling of Fire Station No. 2 on November 29, 2023, at 3:00 PM.
November 21, 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:
Martha Koo
Lee Phillips
Rita Crabtree-Kampe
Heather Kim
Lucia La Rosa Ames
Mayor Montgomery provided comments regarding homelessness that were brought up by previous speakers.
Public comment continued with the following individual(s):
Ava Moore
Unknown MCHS Student
Unknown MCHS Student
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Montgomery closed the floor to public comment.
Councilmember Howorth wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)H.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Franklin, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote: 5
Aye: Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
1. 23-0344City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2023 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2023 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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2. 23-0472Financial Reports:
Schedule of Demands October 20, 2023, and October 27, 2023 (Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
3. 23-0487
Consideration of Accepting the Resignation from Parking and Public Improvements Commissioner D’Amico, Declare Vacant the Parking and Public Improvements Commission Seat No. 4 (Business Community Seat), and Direct the City Clerk to Conduct Public Outreach for the Vacant Parking and Public Improvements Commission Seat No. 4 (Business Community Seat) (City Clerk Tamura).
A) ACCEPT RESIGNATION
B) DECLARE VACANCY
C) DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO CONDUCT PUBLIC
OUTREACH
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
4. 23-0149
Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Beach Cities Health District Allocating Opioid Settlement Agreement Funds in the Amount of $82,733 and Approving an Appropriation of $105,653 in the General Fund (City Manager Moe).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0117
B) APPROVE APPROPRIATION
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
5. 23-0486
Update Regarding Fire Department Staffing (Fire Chief Lang and Human Resources Director Jenkins).
RECEIVE REPORT
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
6. 23-0417
Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. for the Cycle 2 Water Infrastructure Improvement and Street Resurfacing Project for $2,942,898, Including Contingency; Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Project; and Adoption of a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301(b) and (c) of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0153
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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7. 23-0353Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Three-Year General Services Agreement with Merrimac Petroleum, Inc. dba Merrimac Energy Group for Bulk Fuel Purchases in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $3,250,000 (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0133
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
8. 23-0478
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 5 for a Three-Year Extension of the Agreement with Granicus for Civic Engagement Services for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $566,707 (Information Technology Director Guardado and City Clerk Tamura).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0157
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDARI.
None.
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9. 23-0378Conduct Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of a Resolution Amending the City’s Local Coastal Program (LCP) in Compliance With Modifications Recommended by the California Coastal Commission for the New Coastal Hazards Chapter of the LCP (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0154
Community Development Director Talyn Mirzakhanian introduced Environmental Programs Administrator Daniel Pankau who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Environmental Programs Administrator Pankau and Community Development Director Mirzakhanian 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 Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to adopt Resolution No. 23-0154, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council adopting California Coastal Commission suggested modifications to the Local Coastal Program Section VI Coastal Hazards. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
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10. 23-0518Consideration of Adopting Resolution No. 23-0158 to Modify the Storm Drain Measure Ballot Question on Resolution No. 23-0149 (Finance Director Charelian).
(Estimated Time: 20 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0158
Finance Director Steve Charelian provided the staff presentation.
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 Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to adopt Resolution No. 23-0158.
Public Works Director Erick Lee and City Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin inquired if Councilmember Howorth would consider amending Resolution No. 23-0158 to include that there are 24 miles of City maintained storm drains in the ballot question within the resolution.
Councilmember Howorth declined the request as the City Attorney recommended that the information be included in the factual material that the public would receive.
City Manager Bruce Moe responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to adopt Resolution No. 23-0158, a resolution of the Council of the City of Manhattan Beach regarding a Special Mail Ballot Election on January 17, 2024, for submittal of a storm drain fee increase to owners of real property subject to the proposed increase. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
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11. 23-0427Consideration of a Resolution Adopting a Coyote Management and Response Plan; and Consideration of a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15308 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (City Manager Moe). (Estimated Time: 45 Mins.)
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0151
B) DISCUSS AND PROVIDRE DIRECTION
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.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Montgomery closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth to adopt Resolution No. 23-0151.
City Manager Bruce Moe requested clarification regarding the motion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Franklin, to adopt Resolution No. 23-0151, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving the Coyote Management and Response Plan; making a determination for exemption under CEQA pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15308; and to direct staff to solicit bids for certified trappers for on-call trapping services.The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
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12. 23-0489Consideration of the Cultural Arts Commission Recommendations for Mural Artwork at the Manhattan Beach Art Center and Police/Fire Locations and Costs, Selection of Final Artwork Design at Manhattan Heights Complex and Disbursement of up to $105,000 from the Public Art Trust Fund (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) APPROVE ARTISTS, LOCATIONS, AND COST
B) DISBURSE FUNDS
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman introduced Cultural Arts Manager Eilen Stewart who provided the PowerPoint presentation where each mural location was considered individually.
Manhattan Heights Complex
Mayor Montgomery opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Montgomery closed the floor to public comments.
The City Council, with Mayor Pro Tem Franklin abstaining, directed staff to install mural Option 1 as submitted by Armelle Vervialle Ngo with further direction to depict the skateboarder in the mural with a helmet on.
PD/Fire Wall
Mayor Montgomery opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Heather Kim
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Montgomery closed the floor to public comments.
Cultural Arts Manager Stewart responded to City Council questions.
The City Council directed staff to install the mural art as submitted by Pamela Wall on the PD/Fire wall and to research alternate locations to install the Eric Snyder shark mural.
Manhattan Beach Art Center
Mayor Montgomery opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Heather Kim
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Montgomery closed the floor to public comments.
November 21, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final The City Council directed staff to install the artwork as submitted by Emily Tanaka and to look into using the Marianna DeSalles artwork on a utility box.
There was no further direction provided by the City Council.
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13. 23-0372Quarterly Update on the City’s Homelessness Initiatives Including:
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Harbor Interfaith Services Extending the Term an Additional Year and Increasing Maximum Compensation by $80,200 for Budgeted Housing Navigation and Case Management Services (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) RECEIVE REPORT
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0155
Assistant to the City Manager George Gabriel provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Assistant to the City Manager Gabriel and City Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Montgomery opened the floor to public comment. The following individual(s) spoke:
Ronson Chu
South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Senior Project Manager of Homeless Services Ronson Chu responded to City Council questions.
Public comments continued with the following individual(s):
Heather Kim
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Montgomery closed the floor to public comments.
Assistant to the City Manager Gabriel responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lesser to receive the report and adopt Resolution No. 23-0155.
Assistant to the City Manager Gabriel and SBCCOG Senior Project Manager of Homeless Services Chu responded to City Council questions.
Councilmember Franklin inquired if Councilmember Lesser would consider directing staff to continue to pursue utilizing City Net and the SBCCOG for homeless census services.
Councilmember Lesser accepted the request.
Assistant to the City Manager Gabriel responded to City Council questions.
November 21, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final A motion was made by Councilmember Lesser, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Franklin to adopt Resolution No. 23-0155, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving Amendment No. 2 to the agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach and Harbor Interfaith Services for homeless case management and housing navigation services; and direct staff to continue to pursue utilizing City Net and the SBCCOG for homeless census services.The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
14. 23-0492
Consideration of Introducing an Ordinance and Adopting a Resolution of Intention to Amend the Contract Between the Board of Administration California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and the City of Manhattan Beach to Provide Provisions of Retirement Law Section 20516 - Employee Cost Sharing (Human Resources Director Jenkins). (Estimated Time: 5 Mins.)
A) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 23-0012
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0156
Human Resources Director Lisa Jenkins provided the staff presentation.
Mayor Montgomery opened the floor to public comment.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Montgomery closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Franklin, to introduce Ordinance No. 23-0012 and to adopt Resolution No. 23-0156, a resolution of intention of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the City of Manhattan Beach City Council.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow read the title of Ordinance No. 23-0012 into the record:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MANHATTAN BEACH CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MANHATTAN BEACH AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
November 21, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTSL.
15. 23-0500City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
Mayor Montgomery reported that he went to the National League of Cities Conference in Atlanta, GA, where sessions included topics such as homelessness, crime, ballot measures, and library funding. He also provided that he went to China with other elected officials from California and that it was sponsored by the US Overseas China Friendship Association in order to promote business relations with China.
16. 23-0519
Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Howorth and Councilmember Napolitano to Discuss the LA vs. Hate Community Mural Art Project Program (City Manager Moe).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
City Manager Bruce Moe provided that items 16 and 17 each needed a third vote in order to come back on a future agenda.
Councilmember Lesser provided that he would be the third vote in order to have the item placed on a future agenda.
17. 23-0520
Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Napolitano and Councilmember Howorth to Discuss Objective Development Standards for Housing (City Manager Moe).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Councilmember Lesser provided that he would be the third vote in order to have the item placed on a future agenda.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSM.
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTN.
City Manager Bruce Moe wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and expressed his gratitude for working in the city and for the community.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTO.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow echoed City Manager Moe’s comments.