Tuesday, February 20, 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
February 20, 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, February 20, 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, February 14, 2024, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
February 20, 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 - JT Kaplan, Jonny Kaplan, and Casey Kaplan
1. Moment of Silence in Memory of U.S. Marines; Lance Corporal Donovan Davis, Sergeant Alec Langen, Captain Benjamin Moulton, Captain Jack Casey, and Captain Miguel Nava.
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.
2. Moment of Silence in Memory of Former Public Works Wastewater and Electrical Supervisor Glen Sanders.
February 20, 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, February 20, 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.
February 20, 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. 24-0081City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024 Attachments:
4. 24-0093Financial Reports:
a) Schedule of Demands for January 12, 2024, and January 19, 2024 b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending December 31, 2023 c) Financial Month End Report for December 31, 2023
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for January 12, 2024 and January 19, 2024Schedule of Demands for January 12, 2024 and January 19, 2024 Investment Portfolio December 2023Investment Portfolio December 2023 Financial Month End Report December 2023Financial Month End Report December 2023 Attachments:
5. 24-0100Proclamation Declaring March 1, 2024, as National Employee Appreciation Day.
PROCLAIM
Proclamation - National Employee Appreciation DayProclamation - National Employee Appreciation DayAttachments:
6. 24-0088Consideration of a Resolution in Support of the “Manhattan Beach Unified School District Quality Education Protection Measure,” (Measure MB Parcel Tax Measure) on the March 5, 2024, Statewide Primary Election Ballot (City Manager Moe).
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-0011
Resolution No. 24-0011Resolution No. 24-0011
Resolution No. 18-0038Resolution No. 18-0038
MBUSD Resolution No. 2023-22MBUSD Resolution No. 2023-22 Attachments:
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7. 24-0099Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adjusting the Storm Drain Fees as a Result of the Proposition 218 Election (Finance Director Charelian).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-0003
Ordinance No. 24-0003Ordinance No. 24-0003Attachments:
8. 24-0034Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to Sterndahl Enterprises LLC for $179,643 for the Cycle 1 Traffic Markings Project; and Adoption of a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0012
B) MAKE A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO
CEQA
Resolution No. 24-0012Resolution No. 24-0012
Agreement - Sterndahl Enterprises LLCAgreement - Sterndahl Enterprises LLC Bid Proposal - Sterndahl Enterprises LLCBid Proposal - Sterndahl Enterprises LLC SpecificationsSpecifications
Budget and Expenditures Summary ReportBudget and Expenditures Summary Report Attachments:
9. 24-0022Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by Landscape Support Services, Inc. for the Polliwog Park Lower Playground Replacement Project (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ACCEPT
B) AUTHORIZE
Location MapLocation MapAttachments:
10. 24-0064Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by Pavement Coatings Co. Regarding the Slurry Seal Project Encompassing the North Area of the Sand Section (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ACCEPT
B) AUTHORIZE
Location MapLocation MapAttachments:
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.
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11. 24-0047Conduct Public Hearing Renewing the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District and Approval of the Annual Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0017
C) RATIFY 2024 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY
BOARD MEMBERS
D) APPROVE THE PROPOSED 2024 ACTIVITY PLAN
Resolution No 24-0017Resolution No 24-0017
Proposed 2024 Annual Report, Budget, and Activity PlanProposed 2024 Annual Report, Budget, and Activity Plan Resolution No. 24-0001Resolution No. 24-0001
Attachments:
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
12. 24-0029Status of the Long-Term Outdoor Dining Program Development, Consideration of Recommendations from the Outdoor Dining Task Force and Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG), and if Approved, Appropriate $91,727 from the General Fund (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
C) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0018
Resolution No. 24-0018Resolution No. 24-0018
Amendment No. 1 - Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG)Amendment No. 1 - Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) Agreement - Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG)Agreement - Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) Community Workshop and Hometown Fair Outreach SummaryCommunity Workshop and Hometown Fair Outreach Summary Targeted Walk Street Outreach Survey Results and Focus Group Summary
Targeted Walk Street Outreach Survey Results and Focus Group Summary
Preferred Program Vision Conceptual PlanPreferred Program Vision Conceptual Plan Public CommentsPublic Comments
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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13. 24-0083Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Report Including Funding Appropriations and Staffing Adjustments; and Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Development Calendar (Finance Director Charelian). (Estimated Time: 45 Mins.)
A) RECEIVE REPORT
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
C) APPROVE STAFFING ADJUSTMENTS
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fund SummaryFiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fund Summary Revised Five Year ForecastRevised Five Year Forecast
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget TimelineFiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Timeline Attachments:
14. 24-0036Consideration of Requests Related to the Approved and Adopted Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Through Fiscal Year 2027-2028 Capital Improvements Program Including Requests from the Manhattan Beach Unified School District for Funding of Improvements to District Facilities (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
List of Projects FY 2024 Through FY 2028 5-Year CIPList of Projects FY 2024 Through FY 2028 5-Year CIP MBUSD Funding Request Letter for FY 2024MBUSD Funding Request Letter for FY 2024 MBUSD Funding Request Letter for FY 2025MBUSD Funding Request Letter for FY 2025 PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
15. 24-0071Consideration of Options to Fill the Parking and Public Improvements Commission Seat No. 4 (Business Community) Vacancy (City Clerk Tamura).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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16. 24-0021Consideration of Resolutions Awarding a Construction Agreement to Clarke Contracting Corporation for the Santa Monica Bay Stormwater Total Maximum Daily Load Trash Treatment Project for $3,547,500, Including Contingency, Funded in Part with Integrated Regional Water Management Grant and Measure W Funding; Approving a Professional Services Agreement with KOA Engineering for $380,076 for Construction Management and Inspection Services; Approving a Maintenance Service Agreement with Los Angeles County; and Adoption of a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 10 Mins.)
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 24-0013, 24-0014, 24-0015, AND 24- 0016
B) MAKE DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA
Agreement - Clarke Contracting CorporationAgreement - Clarke Contracting Corporation Plans and Specifications (Web-Link Provided)Plans and Specifications (Web-Link Provided) Resolution No. 24-0014Resolution No. 24-0014
Agreement - KOA EngineeringAgreement - KOA Engineering
Resolution No. 24-0015Resolution No. 24-0015
Agreement - LACFCD (Trash Excluder)Agreement - LACFCD (Trash Excluder) Resolution No.24-0016Resolution No.24-0016
Agreement - LACFCD (Hydrodynamic Separators)Agreement - LACFCD (Hydrodynamic Separators) Budget and Expenditures Summary ReportBudget and Expenditures Summary Report Location MapLocation Map
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.
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.
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17. 24-0056Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
18. 24-0080Commission Minutes:
a) This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Library Commission Minutes November 13, 2023Library Commission Minutes November 13, 2023 Library Commission Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2024Library Commission Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2024 Attachments:
19. 24-0091Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions: Consideration of a Use Permit to Establish Conformance for an Existing Ground Floor Bank Use (Chase Bank) and to Allow a New Commercial Parking Facility Use in the Bank’s Parking Lot at an Existing Commercial Building Located at 201 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, and Making an Environmental Determination for the Project in Accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourning in Memory of Redondo Beach Mayor Bill Brand and Manhattan Beach Resident Arnold Goldstein.
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
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CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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, 2024 - 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 (Reorganization) 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
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 May 8, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting May 13, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting May 20, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting May 22, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting May 23, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting May 27, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting (Rescheduled to May 29, 2024) May 29, 2024 - Wednesday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting (Reschedule from May 27, 2024)
June 10, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting June 12, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting June 17, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting June 24, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting June 26, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting June 27, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
February 17, 2025 - Monday - Presidents Day