Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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 Joe Franklin
Mayor Pro Tem Amy Howorth
Councilmember David Lesser
Councilmember Steve Napolitano
Councilmember Richard Montgomery
City Treasurer Tim Lilligren
January 16, 2024FinalCity 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, January 19, 2024 (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, January 10, 2024, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
January 16, 2024FinalCity 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. 24-0069Presentation of a Certificate of Commendation Recognizing the Retirement of K9 Koa and K9 Handler Officer David Gibbons for Their Years of Dedicated Service and Introducing the New Manhattan Beach Police Department K9 Troy and K9 Handler Officer Brian Cobian.
PRESENT
2. 24-0006Presentation of 2023 Recognition Awards for Longstanding Local Businesses (Finance Director Charelian).
PRESENT
2023 Longstanding Local Business Award Presentation2023 Longstanding Local Business Award PresentationAttachments:
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.
January 16, 2024FinalCity 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, January 19, 2024 (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
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.
January 16, 2024FinalCity 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.
3. 24-0002City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2023 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023 c) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2023 d) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2023 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2023City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2023City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2023City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2023 Attachments:
4. 24-0007Financial Reports:
a) Schedule of Demands for December 1, 2023, December 8, 2023, December 15, 2023, and December 22, 2023
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending November 30, 2023 c) Financial Month End Report for November 30, 2023 (Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for December 1, December 8, December 15, and December 22, 2023
Schedule of Demands for December 1, December 8, December 15, and December 22, 2023
Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending November 30, 2023Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending November 30, 2023 Financial Month End Report for November 2023Financial Month End Report for November 2023 Attachments:
5. 24-0003Consideration of the Approval of City Council Assignments (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Proposed City Council AssignmentsProposed City Council Assignments Councilmember Assignments & Committee DescriptionsCouncilmember Assignments & Committee Descriptions Attachments:
6. 24-0004Consideration of an Extension to the Application Period to Increase the Applicant Pool to the Vacant Parking and Public Improvements Business Community Seat No. 4 (City Clerk Tamura).
EXTEND APPLICATION PERIOD
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7. 24-0046Consideration of a Resolution Declaring the Intention to Provide for Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District and Setting February 20, 2024, for a Public Hearing (City Manager Moe).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0001
Resolution No. 24-0001Resolution No. 24-0001
Proposed 2024 Annual Budget and Activity PlanProposed 2024 Annual Budget and Activity Plan Attachments:
8. 24-0070Consideration of a Resolution Revising and Reducing the Required Deposit for Appeals of Administrative Citations (City Manager Moe).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0004
Resolution No. 24-0004Resolution No. 24-0004
Ordinances No. 16-0018Ordinances No. 16-0018
Resolution No. 16-0057Resolution No. 16-0057
Attachments:
9. 24-0063Consideration of Adopting an Urgency Ordinance Adjusting the Campaign Contribution Limit to $250 (City Manager Moe).
ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 24-0002-U
Urgency Ordinance No. 24-0002-UUrgency Ordinance No. 24-0002-UAttachments:
10. 24-0053Consideration of a Resolution Accepting the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District Measure A grant funds in the Amount of $400,000 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0003
Resolution No. 24-0003Resolution No. 24-0003
Grant Agreement No. 10157Grant Agreement No. 10157
Attachments:
11. 24-0011Consideration of the Cultural Arts Commission Recommendations for Utility Box Beautification Project Phase III Locations (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
APPROVE
Utility Box Beautification RFP Phase III (2024)Utility Box Beautification RFP Phase III (2024)Attachments:
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12. 24-0013Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to RAMCO General Engineering Contractors, Inc. for the Ceramic Studios Renovation Kiln Installation Project for $301,150.30 Including Contingency, Re-Appropriating $160,000.00 in the CIP Fund to the Project, and Determining that the Project Qualifies for a Categorical Exemption Pursuant to Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0002
B) APPROVE RE-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
C) MAKE DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA
Resolution No. 24-0002Resolution No. 24-0002
Agreement - RAMCO General Engineering Contractors IncAgreement - RAMCO General Engineering Contractors Inc Bid ProposalBid Proposal
Plans and SpecificationsPlans and Specifications
Budget and Expenditures SummaryBudget and Expenditures Summary Local Coastal PermitLocal Coastal Permit
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.
13. 24-0068Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Introducing an Ordinance Renewing the City’s Military Equipment Policy (Police Chief Johnson). (Estimated Time: 5 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) RECEIVE AND FILE THE 2023 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT
REPORT
C) CONSIDER RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 22-0006
ESTABLISHING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY
D) CONSIDER INTRODUCING ORDINANCE NO. 24-0001 TO
RENEW ORDINANCE NO. 22-0006
Ordinance No. 24-0001Ordinance No. 24-0001
Ordinance No. 22-0006Ordinance No. 22-0006
Military Equipment PolicyMilitary Equipment Policy
Military Equipment Inventory List (Revised)Military Equipment Inventory List (Revised) Military Equipment Usage LogMilitary Equipment Usage Log Attachments:
January 16, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
14. 24-0016Consideration of Juneteenth Community Events in 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 60 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Juneteenth Survey Results (All)Juneteenth Survey Results (All) Juneteenth Survey Results (18 and Over)Juneteenth Survey Results (18 and Over) Juneteenth Survey Results (17 and Under)Juneteenth Survey Results (17 and Under) PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
15. 24-0010Consideration of Field Reservation and Per-Player Fee Adjustments and Creation of a Turf Replacement Plan (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
APPROVE
Field Allocation and Use Policy (2018)Field Allocation and Use Policy (2018) PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
16. 24-0015Consideration of Options to Address Overnight Parking of Oversized Vehicles (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 45 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Municipal Code Chapter 14.46 - On-Street Parking of Oversized Vehicles and Trailers
Municipal Code Chapter 14.46 - On-Street Parking of Oversized Vehicles and Trailers
Municipal Code Sections 14.36.060 and 14.36.180Municipal Code Sections 14.36.060 and 14.36.180 Map - Oversized Vehicle and Detached Trailer Parking Sign LocationsMap - Oversized Vehicle and Detached Trailer Parking Sign Locations Neighboring Cities Oversized Vehicle Regulations ComparisonNeighboring Cities Oversized Vehicle Regulations Comparison PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
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.
17. 24-0051City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
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18. 24-0052Consideration of a Request by Mayor Franklin and Councilmember Montgomery to Discuss Exploring Art Opportunities that Commemorate the Police or Fire Departments within the Scope of the Crosswalk Improvement Project at Valley Drive and 17th/18th Street (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.
19. 24-0005Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
20. 24-0054Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of October 10, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
d) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
e) Finance Subcommittee Action Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2023 (Finance Director Charelian).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of October 10, 2023Library Commission Meeting Minutes of October 10, 2023 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2023Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2023 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2023Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2023 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2023Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2023 Finance Subcommittee Action Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2023Finance Subcommittee Action Meeting Minutes of December 12, 2023 Attachments:
N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
January 16, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
February 6, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting February 13, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Work Plan
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 (Rescheduled Due to General Municipal Elections) November 6, 2024 - Wednesday -- 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
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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:
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 December 25, 2024 - Wednesday - Christmas Day Observed
January 1, 2025 – Wednesday – New Years Day Observed
January 20, 2025 – Monday – Martin Luther King Day