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, December 19, 2023
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Regular Meeting
December 19, 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.
Knox Charelian led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALLC.
Roll call was completed after the Ceremonial Calendar.
CEREMONIAL CALENDARD.
1. 23-0421Presentation of a Baby Passport to Arcie and Steve Charelian, Welcoming Manhattan Beach’s Newest Resident Chase Steel Charelian.
PRESENT
This item was presented at the end of the Ceremonial Calendar.
2. 23-0468
Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Holiday Contest Winners.
PRESENT
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Montgomery announced the Holiday Contest winners:
Third place - Chad Strickland at 1508 8th Street
Second place - Rob Barber at 1336 Voorhees Avenue
First place - Candy Court in Manhattan Village at 5 Catalina Court
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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
Beach Cities Health District Boardmember Jane Diehl presented a proclamation to the City of Manhattan Beach recognizing the City for being a “Partner in Health,” as the BCHD celebrates 25 years of preventative health success.
4. 23-0552
Presentation 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
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Montgomery presented Manhattan Beach Unified School District Executive Assistant Heather Hoffman with a Certificate of Recognition honoring her for her years of dedicated service to MBUSD.
1. 23-0421
Presentation of a Baby Passport to Arcie and Steve Charelian, Welcoming Manhattan Beach’s Newest Resident Chase Steel Charelian.
PRESENT
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Montgomery presented Arcie and Steve Charelian with a baby passport welcoming their son, Chase Steel Charelian, as Manhattan Beach’s newest resident.
ROLL CALLC.
Roll Call by City Clerk Liza Tamura.
Mayor Montgomery, Mayor Pro Tem Franklin, Councilmember Howorth, Councilmember Lesser and Councilmember Napolitano
Present: 5 -
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCESE.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, 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.
Library Manager Josh Murray announced the Smarty Pants Storytime on January 4, 2024, at 10:15 AM. He also reminded the public that the library would be closed on December 25, 2023, and January 1, 2024, in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Senior Civil Engineer Jeff Fijalka announced the Pacific Wastewater Pump Station Conversion to Gravity Line Project Community Meeting on December 20, 2023, at 6:00 PM, at the Joslyn Community Center. He also responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Montgomery thanked those that participated in the annual fireworks show; announced that the Beach Cities Toy Drive was a success; and congratulated Public Works on earning an American Public Works Association award under the category of Decorative Crosswalks and Safety Enhancements.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)G.
Mayor Montgomery opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Charli Stanton
Parker Conley
Unknown speaker (MCHS ASB Student)
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Montgomery closed the floor to public comment.
December 19, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)H.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lesser, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
5. 23-0496City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains the City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
6. 23-0524
Financial Reports:
Schedule of Demands November 17, 2023, and November 24, 2023 (Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
7. 23-0470
Consideration and Approval of the 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
8. 23-0495
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
9. 23-0530
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
11. 23-0342
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
12. 23-0538
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
13. 23-0306
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDARI.
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGSJ.
None.
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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
Public Works Director Erick Lee provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Montgomery opened the floor to public comment.
Seeing no requests to speak. Mayor Montgomery closed the floor to public comments.
Public Works Director Lee responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Franklin to adopt:
Resolution No. 23-0168, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving an agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach and BKF Engineers for on-call design services.
Resolution No. 23-0169, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving an agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach and CWE for on-call design services.
Resolution No. 23-0170, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving an agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach and SA Associates for on-call design services.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
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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
City Manager Bruce Moe introduced Assistant to the City Manager George Gabriel who provided the staff presentation and respond 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 Napolitano to approve the development of a legislative platform and establish a legislative ad hoc committee comprised of two City Councilmembers.
City Manager Moe responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Napolitano, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, to approve the development of a legislative platform and establish a legislative ad hoc committee comprised of two City Councilmembers. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
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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
Human Resources Manager Lisa Jenkins 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 Napolitano, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, to adopt Ordinance No. 23-0012, 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
17. 23-0555
Consideration of a Resolution in Support of the Storm Drain Measure (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 20 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER TAKING ACTION
City Manager Bruce Moe provided the staff 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, seconded by Councilmember Napolitano, to adopt Resolution No. 23-0171, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council in support of the proposed storm drain fee increase. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Montgomery, Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
December 19, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTSL.
None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSM.
Councilmember Howorth confirmed that her previous request to have a discussion regarding wayfinding signage would appear on a future agenda.
City Manager Bruce Moe responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin requested to agendize a discussion regarding the addition of artwork to commemorate our public safety members at the crosswalks near the Joslyn Community Center on 17th and 18th Street.
Mayor Montgomery provided that he would second the request.
City Manager Moe responded to City Council questions.
Councilmember Howorth inquired if City Council should assign the two Councilmembers to the Legislative Ad Hoc Committee.
It was determined to defer those assignments until the incoming Mayor had an opportunity to review the Council Assignments.
City Manager Moe responded to City Council questions.
CITY MANAGER REPORTN.
City Manager Bruce Moe wished everyone happy holidays.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTO.
Assistant City Attorney David Snow wished everyone happy holidays.
December 19, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final INFORMATIONAL ITEMSP.
18. 23-0498Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the chair.
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
This item was received and filed by order of the chair.
CLOSED SESSIONQ.
None.