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, May 14, 2024
6:00 PM
Budget and Capital Improvements Program Study Session
City Council Chambers
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
May 14, 2024City Council Adjourned 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.
Information Technology Director Miguel Guardado led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALLC. Roll Call led by City Clerk Liza Tamura.
Present: 4 - Mayor Franklin, Mayor Pro Tem Howorth,
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Montgomery
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDAD.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to approve the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Napolitano4 -
Nay: 0
Absent: Montgomery1 -
Councilmember Lesser and Councilmember Napolitano
May 14, 2024City Council Adjourned Regular
Meeting
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)E.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Scott Yanofsky
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
GENERAL BUSINESSF.
1. 24-0143Presentation of the Proposed 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Through Fiscal Year 2028-2029 (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) APPROVE
City Manager Bruce Moe provided information regarding the study sessions and introduced Public Works Director Erick Lee.
Public Works Director Lee provided background regarding the item and introduced City Engineer Katie Doherty who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Senior Recreation Manager Melissa McCollum, City Engineer Doherty, Public Works Director Lee, City Manager Moe and Principal Civil Engineer Gil Gamboa responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Jonathan Tolkin
Jill Lamkin
Seeing no further requests to speak Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
The City Council received and filed the report.
May 14, 2024City Council Adjourned Regular
Meeting
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2. 24-0199Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Operating Budget (Finance Director Charelian).
(Estimated Time: 45 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Finance Director Steve Charelian provided background regarding the item, responded to City Council questions and then began the PowerPoint Presentation.
The following staff members provided the PowerPoint overview of their departmental budgets:
Management Services
Assistant to the City Manager George Gabriel presented and responded to City Council questions.
Finance
Finance Director Steve Charelian presented and responded to City Council questions.
Human Resources
Human Resources Director Lisa Jenkins presented and responded to City Council questions.
Parks & Recreation
On behalf of Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman, Senior Recreation Manager McCollum announced two community upcoming events including the Older Adults Health Fair on May 17, 2024, beginning at the Joslyn Community Center and the Annual Family Campout on May 18 and 19, 2024, at Manhattan Heights Park.
Senior Recreation Manager McCollum presented and responded to City Council questions.
Police Department
On behalf of Chief of Police Rachel Johnson, Police Captain Andrew Enriquez presented and responded to City Council questions.
Fire Department
Fire Chief Mike Lang presented and responded to City Council questions.
Community Development
Community Development Director Talyn Mirzakhanian presented and responded to City Council questions.
Public Works
Public Works Director Lee presented and responded to City Council questions.