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January 16, 2024

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City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Joe Franklin
Mayor Pro Tem Amy Howorth
Councilmember David Lesser
Councilmember Steve Napolitano
Councilmember Richard Montgomery
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
6:00 PM
Amended Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Regular Meeting
January 16, 2024City 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 Franklin called the meeting to order.

PLEDGE TO THE FLAGB.

Annie Efthimiou, Katie Efthimiou, Audrey West, and Emily West led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Franklin asked any veterans or active military in the audience to stand and be recognized for their service.

ROLL CALLC.

Roll Call led by City Clerk Liza Tamura.

Mayor Franklin, Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, Councilmember Lesser, Councilmember Napolitano and Councilmember Montgomery

Present: 5 -

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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
Mayor Franklin, on behalf of the City Council, presented a Certificate of Commendation to retiring Police K9 Koa and K9 Handler Officer David Gibbons to thank them for their years of dedicated service.

Mayor Franklin introduced Troy, the City’s new Police K9 and his handler, Officer Brian Cobian.

K9 Koa’s End of Watch audio clip from the South Bay RCC was played for the audience.

Mayor Franklin spoke about the Manhattan Beach K9 Foundation that assists retired K9s and their handlers.

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2. 24-0006Presentation of 2023 Recognition Awards for Longstanding Local Businesses (Finance Director Charelian).

PRESENT
Finance Director Steve Charelian provided background regarding the item and Revenue Services Supervisor Emy-Rose Hanna provided a PowerPoint presentation showcasing the following longstanding local businesses:

Celebrating 5 years in business:

1. All Clear Eye Care

2. Ann Grant Law Corp

3. Beach Coders Academy

4. Beach Real Estate Group

5. Box Human Landscapers

6. C.P. Jackson Development, LLC

7. Carmen Castillo, DDS

8. Desolation Partners

9. Exer More Than Urgent Care

10. Gelson's Markets

11. Heather Fisher, Addiction Recovery Services

12. Hill CCM

13. Horizon Escrow, Inc.

14. Isaak Bond Investments, Inc.

15. Jennifer Trombley, LMFT

16. Jessie's Beauty Lounge

17. JHM Charitable Foundation

18. Kate Lester Interiors, LLC

19. Law Offices of Grace A. Lou, A Professional Corp

20. Left Coast Wellness & Acupuncture

21. Luxury Fashion Rentals, LLC

22. Mac Cosmetics, Inc.

23. Marcus Facial Plastic Surgery

24. Marie's Balloon Company Inc.

25. Mathematics Wealth Management

26. Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc.

27. MinuteClinic Diagnostic Medical Group of California

28. Nature Herbal Life, Inc.

29. Neuro Wellness Spa

30. Orange Box

31. Pearl Abyss

32. Polish By Sand Spa

33. Prestige Jewelers

34. PSE Management

35. Salon Flourish

36. Sean Prusky DDS, Inc.

37. South Bay Dental Solutions

38. Stephan Passalacqua Law

39. Stephen Irshay, MA, MFT

40. Strand Cleaners

41. Stress Free With Kay

42. Sunglass Hut

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43. Sunglass Hut at Macy's

44. Tada Stages, LLC

45. Target Optical

46. The 55 Foundry, Inc.

47. The Shop Salon

48. Two Guns Espresso

49. Union Pizza Company

50. Vegh LP Legal

51. Victra

52. Warhammer
Celebrating 10 years in business:

1. AJ's Skincare Studio

2. Beachside Ventures Inc

3. BL2 BL

4. Blink Studio, LLC

5. Bo Bridges Gallery

6. Denise McDermott M.D. Inc.

7. Finish Line, Inc.

8. Fishing With Dynamite

9. India's Tandoori

10. Inner Glimmer Skincare & Wellness Studio

11. Jambi Property Management Pros

12. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

13. Lightopia, LLC

14. MaidPro Manhattan Beach

15. Margaret O'Leary, Inc.

16. Paloma Model & Talent

17. Paradise Bowls

18. Pressed Juicery

19. Prestige Barber Shop

20. Primerica

21. Shared Insight

22. Splendid

23. Sugaring LA, LLC

24. The Hobin Company

25. The Rockefeller Manhattan Beach

26. Torrance Memorial Physician Network (STE 102)

27. Torrance Memorial Physician Network (STE 103)

28. UCLA Radiology Medical Group-W9 M.B. Imaging Center

29. Vista Realty, Inc.

30. Wells Fargo Advisors

31. Yaya's Boutique
Celebrating 15 years in business:

1. Aim Mail Center

2. Burke: Caroline Designs & Associates

3. Denise Chyette, DPT

4. First Light Property Management, Inc.

5. Fresh Brothers

6. Guzman Law Group

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7. Inter Global

8. Magdalena Talent, Inc.

9. Manhattan Denim

10. Mitchell N.Spirt, D.C.

11. Yigal Zibari, DDS, A Professional Dental Corp.

Celebrating 20 years in business:

1. 900 Manhattan, LLC

2. Chevron USA, Inc.

3. Chili's Grill & Bar

4. Diane Kelley

5. Distinguished Speaker Series

6. Fusion Sushi

7. Interior Inspirations

8. Lido De Manhattan Bakery

9. North End Caffe

10. Pisces

11. Rudette Gelish, Psy.D.

12. Six Degrees

13. The UPS Store

14. Tommy Bahama Manhattan Village

15. Village Runner, Inc.

Celebrating 25 years in business:

1. Amigos Tacos

2. Delio Orthodontics, Inc.

3. Hilltop Associates / Mattagan Properties, LLC

4. Inland Pacific Management, LLC

5. Macy's

6. Mark Costopoulos, DPM

7. MCM Construction & Design Co.

8. Tangles

9. Torrance Memorial Breast Diagnostic Center

10. Trendy Prescription Sunglasses

11. Vogue Skin & Nails, Inc.

Celebrating 30 years in business:

1. 24 Hour Fitness

2. Ameci Pizza & Pasta Manhattan Beach

3. Brooklyn Brick Oven Pizza

4. Door to Door Valet Cleaners

5. Laura Maloney, State Farm Insurance Agent

6. OB's Grill & Bar

7. Ronald J. Greene, DDS.

8. Starbucks Coffee

9. The Gap
Celebrating 40 years in business:

1. 7Eleven

2. Beach Pizza, Inc.

3. Congregation Tikvat Jacob

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4. Domino's Pizza

5. Erol Hassan, State Farm Agent

6. Farmers Insurance

7. John's Service Center

8. Journey of Faith Child Enrichment

9. Mandelbaum & Associates

10. Mangiamo

11. Robert Stephenson, Accountant

12. Target Stores

13. Timothy J. Lilligren, CPA

14. VCA Animal Medical & Dental Group
Celebrating 50 years in business:

1. The Kettle
Mayor Franklin, on behalf of the City Council, presented Plaques of Recognition to the longstanding businesses in the City of Manhattan Beach that had reached the 20, 25, 30, 40, and 50 year milestones.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF

ORDINANCES
E.

A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, to approve the agenda, to pull Agenda Item Nos. 8, 10, and 12 from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration, and waive full reading of ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano, and Montgomery 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 Enlightening Marine Mammal Talk on January 24, 2024, from 6:00 - 7:00 PM.

Cultural Arts Manager Eilen Stewart announced the opening of the new art exhibition, Return to Form, at the Manhattan Beach Art Center on January 19, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

Management Analyst Patty Matson announced that the City was seeking volunteers to participate in the annual Homeless Count taking place on January 24, 2024, from 8:00 -11:00 PM at the Joslyn Community Center.

Interested parties can sign-up via the City's website.

Mira Costa High School ASB Students provided updates regarding recent and upcoming events at the school.

President and CEO of the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce David Archer announced a networking mixer at Fish Bar on January 22, 2024, at 5:30 PM.

Mayor Franklin announced his upcoming Coffee with the Mayor events from 3:30 - 4:30 PM on January 23, 2024, at Dunkin' and February 13, 2024, at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.

Councilmember Montgomery thanked all of those involved with the success of the Beach Cities Toy Drive that was held in December.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)G.

Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:

Dr. Lee
Terrie Mileski
Ray Joseph
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.

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January 16, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)H.

A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to approve the Consent Calendar with Agenda Item Nos. 8, 10, and 12 being removed to be heard under Section I – Items Removed From the Consent Calendar.

City Attorney Quinn Barrow read the title of Ordinance No. 24-0002-U into the record:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH AMENDING
MANHATTAN BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 4.120 ADJUST THE LIMITS

FOR CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS AND

DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesse r, Napolitano, and Montgomery Nay: 0

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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.

4. 24-0007
Financial 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.

5. 24-0003
Consideration of the Approval of City Council Assignments (City Clerk Tamura).

APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.

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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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.

7. 24-0046
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.

8. 24-0070
Consideration of a Resolution Revising and Reducing the Required Deposit for Appeals of Administrative Citations (City Manager Moe).

ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0004
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard under Section I - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar.

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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.

10. 24-0055Consideration of a Resolution Delegating to the City Manager the Authority to Execute Ballots for the Storm Drain Measure for Parcels owned by the City (Finance Director Charelian).

ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0005
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard under Section I - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar.

11. 24-0053
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.

12. 24-0011
Consideration of the Cultural Arts Commission Recommendations for Utility Box Beautification Project Phase III Locations (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).

APPROVE
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard under Section I - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar.

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13. 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDARI.

8. 24-0070
Consideration of a Resolution Revising and Reducing the Required Deposit for Appeals of Administrative Citations (City Manager Moe).

ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0004
Councilmember Napolitano provided that he pulled the item to direct staff to return to City Council after surveying other cities fees regarding their deposit requirements when submitting appeals for administrative citations.

Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments.

Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.

A motion was made by Councilmember Lesser, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, to direct staff to return to City Council after surveying approximately five other cities regarding their deposit requirements to submit appeals for administrative citations. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano , and Montgomery Nay: 0

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10. 24-0055Consideration of a Resolution Delegating to the City Manager the Authority to Execute Ballots for the Storm Drain Measure for Parcels owned by the City (Finance Director Charelian).

ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0005
Councilmember Lesser requested to receive more information regarding the item.

City Manager Bruce Moe provided background regarding the item.

City Manager Moe, City Attorney Quinn Barrow, and City Clerk Liza Tamura responded to City Council questions.

Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:

Kevin Burke
Heather Kim on behalf of Audrey Ritterman-Estes
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.

City Attorney Barrow and City Manager Moe responded to City Council questions.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Montgomery, to adopt Resolution No. 24-0005, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council authorizing the City Manager to execute ballots regarding proposed storm drain fee increase on behalf of the City as record owner of parcels in the City. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano, and Montgomery Nay: 0

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12. 24-0011Consideration of the Cultural Arts Commission Recommendations for Utility Box Beautification Project Phase III Locations (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).

APPROVE
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman responded to City Council questions.

Mayor Franklin provided that he pulled the item as he would like to expand the eligibility pool for those that can submit utility box artwork proposals.

Parks and Recreation Director Leyman responded to City Council questions and received clarification that the eligibility pool will be expanded Countywide for youth submissions only.

Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments.

Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.

The City Council directed staff to reach out to the LA County Arts Commission to assist in distributing the request for proposals.

A motion was made by Mayor Franklin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, to direct staff to expand the eligible area for youth utility box artwork submissions to Countywide and maintain the South Bay Cities as the eligible area for adult artwork submissions. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano , and Montgomery Nay: 0

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January 16, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final PUBLIC HEARINGSJ.

14. 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
Police Chief Rachel Johnson introduced Lieutenant Kelly Benjamin who provided the staff presentation.

Mayor Franklin opened the public hearing.

Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the public hearing.

A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Councilmember Napolitano, to introduce Ordinance No. 24-0001.

City Attorney Quinn Barrow read the title of Ordinance No. 24-0001 into the record:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH RENEWING A

PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481 AND GOVERNMENT CODE §7070, ET SEQ.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano, and Montgomery Nay: 0

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January 16, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final GENERAL BUSINESSK.

15. 24-0015Consideration of Options to Address Overnight Parking of Oversized Vehicles (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 45 Min.)

DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
City Manager Bruce Moe introduced Assistant to the City Manager George Gabriel who provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions.

Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:

Rita Crabtree-Kampe
Stefan Kampe
Bill Victor
Tim Jones
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.

Assistant to the City Manager Gabriel and City Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to City Council questions.

A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, to approve Option 3, the creation of an oversized vehicle permit program, with the additional direction that every permit be associated to a particular vehicle and to not allow for a transferable guest permit.

Assistant to the City Manager Gabriel and City Attorney Barrow responded to City Council questions.

A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Mayor Franklin, to pursue Option 3 as identified in the staff report, which directs staff to return with a revised ordinance providing a permitting process for oversized vehicles; and directed that every permit be associated to a particular vehicle and not allow for a transferable guest permit. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 3 - Franklin, Napolitano , and Montgomery
Nay: 2 - Howorth and Lesser
At 8:29 PM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 8:42 PM with all City Councilmember’s present.

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16. 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
Parks and Recreation Director Leyman introduced Senior Recreation Supervisor Archie Sherman who provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions.

Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:

Stefan Kampe
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.

Senior Recreation Supervisor Sherman responded to City Council questions.

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Montgomery, to approve the recommendations as provided in the staff report:
(1)
Adjust field reservation and per-player fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025; (2) Include an annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment not to exceed 3% for field rentals each subsequent year;
(3) Include an annual $1 increase for per-player fees each subsequent year; (4) Establish a Turf Replacement Plan in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for future turf replacements; and
(5) Allocate revenues from the fee adjustments, as well as matching funds, no less than $50,000, from the General Fund, to the CIP each budget year beginning in FY 2024-2025 to fund future turf replacements.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano , and Montgomery Nay: 0

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17. 24-0016Consideration of Juneteenth Community Events in 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 60 Mins.)

DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman provided background regarding the item and introduced Senior Recreation Supervisor Kari Bell who provided the PowerPoint presentation.

Senior Recreation Supervisor Bell and Parks and Recreation Director Leyman responded to City Council questions.

Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:

Donnae Ward
Ryan Kim
Raven Melvin
Mikayla
Dora Tuitupoa
Mike Jenkins
Skylar Wills
Janet Allen
Heather Kim
Tim Jones
Maddie Hutchinson
Seph Peters
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.

A motion was made by Councilmember Napolitano, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to commit to three years of Juneteenth celebrations to match the anonymous donor's commitment to contribute funds for three years, to budget up to $15,000 in City funds or donations, and approve the recommendations made by staff.

Mira Costa High School Teacher Maddie Hutchinson responded to City Council questions.

A motion was made by Councilmember Napolitano, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to commit to three years of Juneteenth celebrations to match the anonymous donor's commitment to contribute funds for three years, to budget up to $15,000 in City funds or donations, and approve the recommendations made by staff. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano , and Montgomery Nay: 0

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January 16, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234

REPORTS
L.

18. 24-0051City Council AB 1234 Reports.

RECEIVE AND FILE
None.

19. 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
City Manager Bruce Moe provided that staff was looking for a third vote in order to place the item on a future agenda.

Councilmember Napolitano provided that he would be the third vote in order to have the item return on a future agenda.

Councilmember Lesser provided that he feels that this request is the wrong project for the specified crosswalk location.

The City Council directed staff to expand the request to explore art opportunities that commemorate the Police and Fire Departments anywhere in the City.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSM.

None.

CITY MANAGER REPORTN.

None.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORTO.

None.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMSP.

20. 24-0005
Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).

INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.

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