Tuesday, December 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
Finance Director Steve Charelian
Human Resources Lisa Jenkins
Parks and Recreation Mark Leyman
Police Chief Rachel Johnson
Fire Chief Michael Lang
Community Development Director Talyn Mirzakhanian
Public Works Director Erick Lee
Information Technology Director Miguel Guardado
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Richard Montgomery
Mayor Pro Tem Joe Franklin
Councilmember Amy Howorth
Councilmember David Lesser
Councilmember Steve Napolitano
City Treasurer Tim Lilligren
December 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, December 5, 2023 (the day of the meeting), via:
1) eComment at http://www.manhattanbeach.gov/ecomment or 2) Email to [email protected]
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, November 29, 2023, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
December 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
Ezra Handman, Robinson Elementary School
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
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.
December 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, December 5, 2023 (the day of the meeting), via:
1) eComment at http://www.manhattanbeach.gov/ecomment or 2) Email to [email protected]
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.
December 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.
1. 23-0467City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2023 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2023 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2023City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2023 Attachments:
2. 23-0523Financial Reports:
a) Schedule of Demands for November 3, 2023, and November 9, 2023 b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending October 31, 2023 c) Financial Month End Report for October 31, 2023 (Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for November 3, 2023 and November 9, 2023Schedule of Demands for November 3, 2023 and November 9, 2023 Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending October 2023Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending October 2023 Financial Month End Report October 2023Financial Month End Report October 2023 Attachments:
3. 23-0529Consideration of a Resolution Approving City Contributions to Medical Insurance for the Manhattan Beach Mid-Management Employees Association, Unrepresented Employees and Officials (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0160
Resolution No. 23-0160Resolution No. 23-0160Attachments:
4. 23-0473Consideration of a Resolution to Accept a Grant of Easement Deed and Temporary Construction Easement Deed for the Property at 1101 North Sepulveda Boulevard for the Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0161
Resolution No. 23-0161Resolution No. 23-0161
Grant of Easement Deed and Temporary Construction Easement Deed - 1101 N. Sepulveda Boulevard
Grant of Easement Deed and Temporary Construction Easement Deed - 1101 N. Sepulveda Boulevard
Budget and Expenditures SummaryBudget and Expenditures Summary Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
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5. 23-0441Consideration of Accepting as Complete the Marine Avenue at Cedar Avenue Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements Project (Public Works Director Lee).
ACCEPT AND APPROVE
Location MapLocation MapAttachments:
6. 23-0392Consideration of Accepting as Complete the Rowell Avenue Sidewalk Gap Closure Between 1st Street and Curtis Avenue Project (Public Works Director Lee).
ACCEPT AND APPROVE
Location MapLocation MapAttachments:
7. 23-0483Consideration of a Resolution Adopting Caltrans Local Assistance Procedure Manual Chapter 10 for State and Federal Funded Transportation Projects Related to the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Crosswalk Improvements Project (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0163
B) AUTHORIZE
Resolution No. 23-0163Resolution No. 23-0163
Caltrans Local Assistance Procedure Manual Chapter 10Caltrans Local Assistance Procedure Manual Chapter 10 Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
8. 23-0484Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Three-Year Maintenance Services Agreement with Duthie Power Services for On-Call Auxiliary Generator Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $300,000 (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0164
Resolution No. 23-0164Resolution No. 23-0164
Agreement - Duthie Power ServicesAgreement - Duthie Power Services Attachments:
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9. 23-0435Consideration of Resolutions Awarding a Professional Inspection Services Agreement to Faith Group, Inc. for the Citywide Security Cameras Project - Phases 1 and 2 in the Amount of $159,680, and for On-Call Construction Management and Inspection for Phase 3 of the Citywide Security Cameras Program for $100,000 for a Two-Year Term (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 23-0144 AND 23-0145
Resolution No. 23-0144Resolution No. 23-0144
Agreement – Faith Group, Inc.Agreement – Faith Group, Inc.
Resolution No. 23-0145Resolution No. 23-0145
Agreement – Faith Group, Inc.Agreement – Faith Group, Inc.
Budget Expenditure SummaryBudget Expenditure Summary
Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
10. 23-0494Consideration of Introducing an Ordinance Amending Section 7.28.100 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code (Municipal Code) Regarding the Responsibility of Property Owners within a Utility Undergrounding District, and Adoption of a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to 15302(d) and 15303(d) of the State CEQA Guidelines (Public Works Director Lee).
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 23-0013
Ordinance No. 23-0013Ordinance No. 23-0013
Ordinance No. 23-0013 (Tracked Changes Version)Ordinance No. 23-0013 (Tracked Changes Version) Attachments:
11. 23-0337Consideration of Introducing an Ordinance to Establish Applicable Regulations Regarding Water System Cross-Connection Controls (Public Works Director Lee).
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 23-0011
Ordinance No. 23-0011Ordinance No. 23-0011Attachments:
I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda.
December 5, 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.
12. 23-0418Conduct Public Hearing for Consideration of Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 10 (Planning and Zoning) and Title 11 (Subdivisions) of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code to Incorporate Proposed Regulations Related to Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) (Community Development Mirzakhanian). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 23-0014
Ordinance No. 23-0014Ordinance No. 23-0014
November 8, 2023 - Planning Commission Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)
November 8, 2023 - Planning Commission Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
13. 23-0428Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Revocation of the Use Permit (Resolution No. 6055) for Property Located at 1727 Artesia Boulevard Due to the Property Owner’s Failure to Comply with Conditions of Approval (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) DIRECT STAFF TO BRING FORWARD A RESOLUTION
REVOKING THE USE PERMIT ISSUED FOR THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY
Resolution No. 6055Resolution No. 6055
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
14. 23-0409Consideration of a Juneteenth Community Celebration in 2024 and, if Approved, Appropriate $30,000 from the General Fund (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 75 Min.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Juneteenth Survey ResultsJuneteenth Survey Results
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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15. 23-0537Update Regarding Police Department and Citywide Staffing and Recruitment, and Consideration of a Resolution Approving Various Recruitment and Retention Incentives (Police Chief Johnson and Human Resources Director Jenkins).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0165
Resolution No. 23-0165Resolution No. 23-0165
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
16. 23-0543Consideration of a Resolution Amending the City Manager’s Employment Agreement to Provide The City Manager with the Ability to Accrue Additional Annual Leave of Up To 150 “Non-Cashable” Hours That Must Be Used Prior To December 31, 2024 (City Attorney Barrow). (Estimated Time: 5 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0159, APPROVING AMENDMENT
NO. 4 TO THE CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Resolution No. 23-0159Resolution No. 23-0159
Amendment No. 4 - City Manager’s Employment AgreementAmendment No. 4 - City Manager’s Employment Agreement 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.
17. 23-0539Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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18. 23-0544Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Planning Commission Action Meeting Minutes of August 9, 2023 (Cancelled) (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian) b) Planning Commission Action Meeting Minutes of September 13, 2023 (Cancelled) (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Planning Commission Action Meeting Minutes of August 9, 2023 (Cancelled)
Planning Commission Action Meeting Minutes of August 9, 2023 (Cancelled)
Planning Commission Action Meeting Minutes of September 13, 2023 (Cancelled)
Planning Commission Action Meeting Minutes of September 13, 2023 (Cancelled)
Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
December 5, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
December 19, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting January 2, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Canceled) January 9, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Reorganization) January 16, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting February 6, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting February 20, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting March 5, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting March 19, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting April 2, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting April 16, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting April 24 - Tuesday - TBD - Boards and Commissions Interviews May 7, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May 14, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget and Capital Improvements Program Study Session May 21, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May 28, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget and Capital Improvements Program Study Session June 4, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting June 18, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting July 2, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting July 16, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting August 6, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting August 20, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting September 3, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting September 17, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting October 1, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting October 15, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting November 5, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting November 19, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting December 3, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting December 17, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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
December 5, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
November 11, 2024 – Monday – Veterans Day
November 28-29, 2024 - Thursday & Friday - Thanksgiving Holiday