Tuesday, December 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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, December 13, 2023, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
December 19, 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
Knox Charelian
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 23-0421Presentation of a Baby Passport to Arcie and Steve Charelian, Welcoming Manhattan Beach’s Newest Resident Chase Steel Charelian.
PRESENT
2. 23-0468Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Holiday Contest Winners.
PRESENT
3. 23-0469Presentation of a Proclamation from the Beach Cities Health District Recognizing the City of Manhattan Beach for Being a “Partner in Health” as They Celebrate 25 Years of Preventive Health Success.
ACCEPT
Proclamation - Beach Cities Health DistrictProclamation - Beach Cities Health DistrictAttachments:
4. 23-0552Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Heather Hoffman for Her Years of Dedicated Service to the Manhattan Beach Unified School District as Executive Assistant to the Superintendent.
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.
December 19, 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 19, 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 19, 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. 23-0496City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains the City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023Attachments:
6. 23-0524Financial Reports:
Schedule of Demands November 17, 2023, and November 24, 2023 (Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for November 17, 2023 and November 24, 2023Schedule of Demands for November 17, 2023 and November 24, 2023Attachments:
7. 23-0470Consideration and Approval of the 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
2024 City Council Meeting Calendar2024 City Council Meeting CalendarAttachments:
8. 23-0495Consideration of a Second Reading and Adoption 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 Director Mirzakhanian).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-0014
Ordinance No. 23-0014Ordinance No. 23-0014Attachments:
9. 23-0530Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by Hot Line Construction Regarding Underground Utility Assessment Districts 19-12 and 19-14 (Continued from the November 15, 2022 City Council Meeting) (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ACCEPT
B) AUTHORIZE
Location MapLocation MapAttachments:
December 19, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
10. 23-0527Consideration of a Resolution to Apply for State Water Resources Control Board Financial Assistance in the Amount of $3,500,000 for the El Porto Water Improvement Project to Improve Drinking Water Quality and Fire Flow (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0166
Resolution No. 23-0166Resolution No. 23-0166
Application - State Water Resources Control Board Financial AssistanceApplication - State Water Resources Control Board Financial Assistance Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
11. 23-0342Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to Aneen Construction, Inc. for the Joslyn Center Crosswalk Improvement Project for $1,134,145, Including Contingency; Approving the Plans and Specifications; Re-Appropriating Funds Already Budgeted in the Amount of $523,768; Appropriating Funds in the Amount of $699,677; and Adoption of a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0167
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Resolution No. 23-0167Resolution No. 23-0167
Contract - Aneen Construction, Inc.Contract - Aneen Construction, Inc.
Plans and Specifications (Web-Link)Plans and Specifications (Web-Link) Budget and Expenditures SummaryBudget and Expenditures Summary Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
12. 23-0538Consideration of a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Section 7.28.100 Regarding the Responsibility of Property Owners within Utility Undergrounding Districts (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-0013
Ordinance No. 23-0013Ordinance No. 23-0013Attachments:
December 19, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
13. 23-0306Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Design Services Agreement with Hazen and Sawyer, D.P.C. for $501,046 for Additional Design Services for the Cycle 3 Water Infrastructure Improvement and Street Resurfacing Project; and Adoption of a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1(b) and (c) of the State CEQA Guidelines (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0162
Resolution No. 23-0162Resolution No. 23-0162
Amendment No. 3 - Hazen and SawyerAmendment No. 3 - Hazen and Sawyer Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 – Hazen and Sawyer, D.P.C.Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 – Hazen and Sawyer, D.P.C.
Budget and Expenditure SummaryBudget and Expenditure Summary Location MapLocation Map
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.
14. 23-0534Consideration of Resolutions Awarding Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Design Services for Storm Drain Improvement Projects to Three Consulting Firms for $150,000 Per Firm for a Three-Year Term (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 23-0168, 23-0169, AND 23-0170
Resolution No. 23-0168Resolution No. 23-0168
Agreement - BKF EngineersAgreement - BKF Engineers
Resolution No.23-0169Resolution No.23-0169
Agreement - CWEAgreement - CWE
Resolution No.23-0170Resolution No.23-0170
Agreement - SA AssociatesAgreement - SA Associates
2021 Storm Drain Master Plan Update2021 Storm Drain Master Plan Update PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
December 19, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
15. 23-0477Consideration of Options to Address City Council Legislative Priorities and Positions on Federal, State or County Legislation (City Manager Moe) (Estimated Time: 20 Min.)
APPROVE
Legislative Approach SurveyLegislative Approach Survey
Sample Legislative Platforms – City of El Segundo, City of Beverly Hills, City of Santa Clarita.pdf
Sample Legislative Platforms – City of El Segundo, City of Beverly Hills, City of Santa Clarita.pdf
Attachments:
16. 23-0533Consideration of a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Contract Between the Board of Administration California Public Employees Retirement System 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.)
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 23-0012
Ordinance No. 23-012 (& Exhibit)Ordinance No. 23-012 (& Exhibit) Certification of Compliance with Government Code Section 7507 (CON12A)
Certification of Compliance with Government Code Section 7507 (CON12A)
Certification of Employee Election (CON15)Certification of Employee Election (CON15) Attachments:
17. 23-0555Consideration of a Resolution in Support of the Storm Drain Measure (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 20 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER TAKING ACTION
Resolution No. 23-0171Resolution No. 23-0171Attachments:
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.
December 19, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
18. 23-0498Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
19. 23-0488Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
d) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 28, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
e) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
f) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
g) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of September 26, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Cultural Art Commission Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2023Cultural Art Commission Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2023Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2023 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2023Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 28, 2023Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 28, 2023 Library Commission Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2023Library Commission Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2023 Cultural Art Commission Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2023Cultural Art Commission Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of September 26, 2023
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of September 26, 2023
Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
December 19, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
January 2, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Cancelled) 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
December 19, 2023FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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 January 8, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting January 10, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting January 15, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting (Rescheduled to January 17, 2024) January 17, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting (Rescheduled from January 15, 2024) January 22, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting January 24, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting January 25, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting February 12, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting February 14, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting February 19, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting (Rescheduled to February 21, 2024) February 21, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting (Rescheduled from February 19, 2024) February 22, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting February 26, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting February 28, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting March 11, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting March 13, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting March 18, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting March 25, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 27, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting April 8, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting April 10, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting April 15, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting April 22, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting April 24, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting April 25, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting 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