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, March 5, 2024
6:00 PM
Amended Agenda
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
City Council Regular Meeting
March 5, 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.
Claire Koerber of Mira Costa High School led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Franklin requested that any members of the armed services rise 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 Montgomery and Councilmember Napolitano
Present: 5 -
CEREMONIAL CALENDARD.
None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCESE.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to approve the agenda as amended, pull Agenda Item No. 4 from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration, register a “No” vote from Councilmember Napolitano for Agenda Item No. 6, and waive full reading of ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Montgomery and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
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CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
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Library Manager Josh Murray announced the launch of their Connect and Go Hotspot Lending Program that adult members can use at home for up to 6 weeks at a time; and that the Library will be closed on March 7, 2024, for their annual Staff Development Day.
Mira Costa High School Students Rachel Moglia, Nate Colligan, and Neah Wen provided updates regarding recent and upcoming events at the school.
Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce Boardmember David Curry announced the State of the City Event at the Shade Hotel on March 21, 2024, at 5:00 PM.
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman announced two community input meetings: one on March 9, 2024, at Sand Dune Park from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM where they will share schematic concepts; and the second at the Polliwog Park Dog Run on March 23, 2024, from 9:00 AM -10:00 AM to receive input on the area.
Councilmember Lesser announced the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Annual General Assembly on March 28, 2024, from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Carson Community Center.
Mayor Franklin announced his Coffee with the Mayor Events from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM on March 12, 2024, and at Peet’s Coffee on March 26, 2024, at Dunkin’.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)G.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Emily Brosius
Public comments continued after the Police Department's update.
March 5, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
1. 24-0106Police Department Strategic Plan Update: Community Safety Form for Special Needs Residents (Police Chief Johnson).
(Estimated Time: 5 Mins.)
RECEIVE AND FILE
Police Chief Rachel Johnson provided background regarding the Police Department’s Strategic Plan and introduced Patrol Lieutenant Steve Kitsios, who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Public comments continued with the following individual(s):
Lt. Colonel Harding
Heather Kim
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)H.
A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to approve the Consent Calendar, remove Agenda Item No. 4 to be heard under Section I – Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, and to register a “No” vote from Councilmember Napolitano for Agenda Item No. 6. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Montgomery and Napolitano Nay: 0
2. 24-0101City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Work Plan Meeting) Minutes of February 13, 2024
b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Cancelled) of February 20, 2024
c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2024 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
3. 24-0094
Financial Reports:
Schedule of Demands for January 26, 2024, and February 2, 2024 (Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
UPDATES:
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4. 24-0008Consideration of General Guidelines Concerning City Advisory Committees (City Manager Moe).
RECEIVE AND FILE
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard under Section I - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar.
5. 24-0075
Consideration of a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Renewing the City’s Military Equipment Policy (Police Chief Johnson).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-0001
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
6. 24-0019
Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to Oppenheimer National for the Polliwog Park Fitness Station Replacement Project for $196,901 Including Contingency; and Determining that the Project Qualifies for a Categorical Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines (Public Works Director Lee).
A)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0022
B) MAKE DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO
CEQA
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar with Councilmember Napolitano registering a "No" vote.
7. 24-0078Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Pacifica Services, Inc. in the Amount of $229,320 for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Cycle 2 Water Infrastructure Improvement and Street Resurfacing Project (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0023
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
8. 24-0112
Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding for the Santa Monica Bay Stormwater Total Maximum Daily Load Trash Treatment Project Between the City of Manhattan Beach and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District for a Proposition 1 Round 2 Integrated Regional Water Management Implementation Grant (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0024
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
March 5, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDARI.
4. 24-0008Consideration of General Guidelines Concerning City Advisory Committees (City Manager Moe).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Councilmember Lesser stated that he pulled the item to provide comments and questions regarding how the proposed Policy pertains to the Senior Advisory Committee.
Management Analyst Patricia Matson, Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman, and City Manager Bruce Moe responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comment.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
Management Analyst Matson and City Manager Moe responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth to approve the proposed Policy with the removal of the Senior Advisory Committee to allow them to return with revisions to their bylaws.
Management Analyst Matson provided that the revised Senior Advisory Committee Bylaws were projected to return to the City Council on May 21, 2024.
City Manager Moe responded to City Council questions.
Councilmember Napolitano requested that staff return with a status report in April regarding the proposed revisions to the Senior Advisory Committee Bylaws to allow for further City Council direction, if needed.
Councilmember Montgomery restated his motion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, to approve the Policy, direct staff to return with a status report in April regarding the proposed revisions to the Senior Advisory Committee Bylaws, and have the final Bylaws return to the City Council in May. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Montgomery and Napolitano Nay: 0
March 5, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final PUBLIC HEARINGSJ.
None.
GENERAL BUSINESSK.
9. 24-0122Consideration of Resolution Sponsoring and Supporting Assembly Bill 2309 which Authorizes the City Attorney of any General Law City or Chartered City to Prosecute State Misdemeanors (City Manager Moe). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 24-0025
City Manager Bruce Moe introduced Assistant to the City Manager George Gabriel who provided the staff presentation.
Assistant to the City Manager Gabriel and City Manager Bruce Moe responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Stefan Kampe
Jill Lamkin
Heidi Rayden
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth to support Assembly Bill 2309.
Councilmember Napolitano inquired if Mayor Pro Tem Howorth would accept adding the hiring of a lobbyist to the motion.
Mayor Pro Tem Howorth accepted.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Montgomery, to adopt Resolution No. 24-0025, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council indicating support and sponsorship of Assembly Bill 2309.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Montgomery and Napolitano Nay: 0
March 5, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final Mayor Franklin appointed Mayor Pro Tem Howorth and
Councilmember Montgomery to a subcommittee to assist with the selection and hiring of a lobbyist for AB 2309.
City Attorney Barrow provided that the prior direction did not require a formal motion.
City Manager Moe received clarification regarding the scope of the appointed subcommittee.
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10. 24-0090Quarterly Update on the City’s Homelessness Initiatives Including:
a) Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 5 with Harbor Interfaith Services for Measure H Grant Funded Homeless Case Management and Housing Navigation Services which modifies the Fee Schedule and Increases the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $27,832;
b) Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Understanding with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments for Measure H Grant Funding to Provide Homelessness Case Management Services to the Cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo and Redondo Beach and modifies the Fee Schedule and Increases the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $27,832 (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) RECEIVE REPORT
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 24-0020 AND 24-0021
C) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Assistant to the City Manager George Gabriel provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Assistant to the City Manager Gabriel, South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Homeless Services Senior Project Manager Ronson Chu, and SBCCOG Housing Project Coordinator Keenan Leary 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.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lesser to adopt Resolution Nos. 24-0020 and 24-0021 and appropriate $27,832.
Councilmember Montgomery inquired if Councilmember Lesser would consider directing staff to draft a letter to Supervisor Holly Mitchell to request additional funding.
Councilmember Lesser accepted the request.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lesser, seconded by Councilmember Montgomery, to take the following actions:
Adopt Resolution No. 24-0020, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council directing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 5 to the agreement
March 5, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final between the City of Manhattan beach and Harbor Interfaith Services for Homeless Case Management and Housing Navigation Services; Adopt Resolution No. 24-0021, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council directing the City Manager to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Manhattan Beach and the South Bay Cities Council of Governments for Homelessness Case Management Services; Appropriate $27,832 from the unreserved General Fund Balance and adjust revenues by the same amount; and directed staff to draft a letter to Supervisor Holly Mitchell requesting additional funding for homeless services.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Montgomery and Napolitano Nay: 0
At 8:01 PM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 8:09 PM with all City Councilmembers present.
11. 24-0049Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the 2024 Legislative Platform (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 25 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0019
City Manager Bruce Moe introduced Assistant to the City Manager George Gabriel who provided the staff presentation.
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 Mayor Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Montgomery, to adopt Resolution No. 24-0019, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council adopting the City of Manhattan Beach 2024 Legislative Platform. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Montgomery and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTSL.
None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSM.
None.
March 5, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CITY MANAGER REPORTN.
None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTO.
None.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMSP.
12. 24-0102Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
13. 24-0105Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions:
Consideration
of a Use Permit Amendment to Allow a New Outdoor Seating Area, Alteration of an Existing Drive-Thru Lane Into a Two-Vehicle Lane Drive-Thru (Y-Lane), and Modification of the Parking Lot Configuration at an Existing Commercial Building Located at 815 N. Sepulveda Boulevard; and Making an Environmental Determination for the Project in Accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
14. 24-0107Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Finance Subcommittee Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024 (Finance Director Charelian).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
CLOSED SESSIONQ.
None.