Tuesday, May 21, 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
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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, May 21, 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, May 15, 2024, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
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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
Josephine “Fina” and Cooper Graham (2024 Inaugural CT3 Polar Plunge).
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 24-0109Presentation of a Proclamation to Congregation Tikvat Jacob and the Jewish Community Center Declaring May 2024, as Jewish American Heritage Month.
PRESENT
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.
UPDATES:
2. 24-0192Update on Efforts Regarding Assembly Bill 2309 that Addresses the Prosecution of State Misdemeanor Crimes (City Manager Moe). (Estimated Time: 5 Mins.)
RECEIVE AND FILE
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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, May 21, 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.
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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. 24-0150City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2024 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2024 c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2024
d) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2024 e) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Budget and Capital Improvements Program Study Session) of May 14, 2024
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2024City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2024 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2024City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2024 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2024City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2024 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Budget and Capital Improvements Program Study Session) of May 14, 2024
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Budget and Capital Improvements Program Study Session) of May 14, 2024
Attachments:
4. 24-0137Financial Reports:
a) Schedule of Demands for April 2024
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month March 31, 2024
c) Financial Month End Report for March 31, 2024
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for April 2024Schedule of Demands for April 2024 Investment Portfolio March 2024Investment Portfolio March 2024 Financial Month End Report March 2024Financial Month End Report March 2024 Attachments:
5. 24-0118Consideration of Approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City Council Work Plan (City Manager Moe).
APPROVE
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City Council Work Plan (23 Items)Fiscal Year 2024-2025 City Council Work Plan (23 Items) Work Plan SummaryWork Plan Summary
Department Work Plan ItemsDepartment Work Plan Items
Departmental Involvement MatrixDepartmental Involvement Matrix Attachments:
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6. 24-0057Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Assessment Engineer’s Report for Annual Levy of Street Lighting Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and a Resolution Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Provide for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments, and Setting the Public Hearing to Consider the Assessments for June 18, 2024 (Finance Director Charelian).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 24-0048 AND 24-0049
B) SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR JUNE 18, 2024
Resolution No. 24-0048Resolution No. 24-0048
Resolution No. 24-0049Resolution No. 24-0049
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 - Engineer's Report Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 - Engineer's Report Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District
Attachments:
7. 24-0131Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Walker Consultants Inc. for a City Parking Management Study in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $249,970 (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-0057
Resolution No. 24-0057Resolution No. 24-0057
Agreement - Walker Consultants, Inc.Agreement - Walker Consultants, Inc.
Attachments:
8. 24-0132Consideration of Resolutions Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. and Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with McGowan Consulting, Inc. for Administration of the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Plan on Behalf of the Beach Cities Watershed Management Group, Extending These Professional Services for One Year (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 24-0050 AND 24-0051
Resolution No. 24-0050Resolution No. 24-0050
Amendment No. 2 – Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.Amendment No. 2 – Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Agreement and Amendment No.1 with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.Agreement and Amendment No.1 with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Resolution No. 24-0051Resolution No. 24-0051
Amendment No. 2 – McGowan ConsultingAmendment No. 2 – McGowan Consulting Agreement and Amendment No.1 with McGowan Consulting, LLCAgreement and Amendment No.1 with McGowan Consulting, LLC CIMP Implementation Annual Cost through June 30, 2025CIMP Implementation Annual Cost through June 30, 2025 Beach Cities Consent LettersBeach Cities Consent Letters CIMP MOU and Amendment No. 1CIMP MOU and Amendment No. 1 Attachments:
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9. 24-0157Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with General Pump Company, Inc., for Maintenance and Repair Services of City-Owned Wells for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $300,000 (Public Work Director Lee).
A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0052
Resolution No. 24-0052Resolution No. 24-0052
Agreement - General Pump, Inc.Agreement - General Pump, Inc.
City of Orange Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 22-23.40City of Orange Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 22-23.40 City of Orange Contract with General Pump, IncCity of Orange Contract with General Pump, Inc Attachments:
10. 24-0188Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Weck Analytical Environmental Services, Inc. for Additional Water Quality Sampling at a Total Cost Not-to-Exceed $119,500 (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-0054
Resolution No. 24-0054Resolution No. 24-0054
Amendment No. 3 - Weck Analytical Environmental Services, Inc.Amendment No. 3 - Weck Analytical Environmental Services, Inc.
Attachments:
11. 24-0179Consideration of a Resolution Rejecting All Bids Received for the Manhattan Beach Boulevard Eastbound Left-Turn Improvement at Aviation Boulevard Project Funded by Measure M (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0055
Resolution No. 24-0055Resolution No. 24-0055
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.
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J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the discretion of the Mayor, each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item.
12. 24-0140Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of:
a) A Resolution Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in Accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
b) Conceptual Approval of the 28th Street Stormwater Infiltration Project Engineering Design
c) A Resolution Approving a Coastal Development Permit (Public Works Director Lee and Community Development Director Mirzakhanian) (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
A) APPROVE CONCEPTUAL PROJECT LAYOUT
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 24-0043 AND 24-0044
Resolution No. 24-0043Resolution No. 24-0043
Resolution No. 24-0044Resolution No. 24-0044
Budget & Expenditures ReportBudget & Expenditures Report 2021 Feasability Study2021 Feasability Study
Conceptual Site LayoutConceptual Site Layout
Final Mitigated Negative DeclarationFinal Mitigated Negative Declaration Location MapLocation Map
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
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13. 24-0170Consideration of the Parking and Public Improvements Commission Recommendations for Initial Traffic Calming Measures Related to the Oak Avenue / Manhattan Village Shopping Center Neighborhood Traffic Management Study; Consideration of a Resolution to Add Stop Signs at Four Intersections and Adoption of a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
A) APPROVE TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0045
C) ADOPT DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO
CEQA
Resolution No 24-0045Resolution No 24-0045
PPIC Staff Report with Exhibits – March 28, 2024PPIC Staff Report with Exhibits – March 28, 2024 PPIC Minutes – March 28, 2024PPIC Minutes – March 28, 2024 Recommended Initial Traffic Calming Measures MapRecommended Initial Traffic Calming Measures Map Correspondence Received After Commission Meeting (March 28, 2024)Correspondence Received After Commission Meeting (March 28, 2024) Attachments:
14. 24-0207Consideration of Declaring Parking and Public Improvements Commission Member-At-Large Seat No. 1 (Kirschenbaum) Vacant and Appoint from the List of Interested Applicants from the Recent Annual Boards and Commissions Interview and Appointment Process (City Clerk Tamura).
(Estimated Time: 10 Min.)
A) DECLARE VACANCY
B) APPOINT
15. 24-0104Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Professional Design Services Agreement to Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in the Amount of $299,869 for the Manhattan Beach Dominguez Channel Stormwater Infiltration Project Feasibility Study and Approval of a Reappropriation in the Amount of $300,000 (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0042
B) REAPPROPRIATE FUNDS
Resolution No. 24-0042Resolution No. 24-0042
Agreement - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.Agreement - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Updated Beach Cities Enhanced Watershed Management ProgramUpdated Beach Cities Enhanced Watershed Management Program Budget and Expenditures Summary ReportBudget and Expenditures Summary Report Location MapLocation Map
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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16. 24-0152Continued Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Operating Budget and Proposed 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (Fiscal Years 2024-2025 Through 2028-2029) (Finance Director Charelian and Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget (Web-Links Provided)Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget (Web-Links Provided) Capital Improvement Program (Web-Links Provided)Capital Improvement Program (Web-Links Provided) 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.
17. 24-0154City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
18. 24-0202Consideration of a Request by Mayor Franklin and Councilmember Lesser to Discuss an American Disability Act Compliant Parking Space near the Catalina Classic Sculpture to Accommodate the Installation of a Plaque and a Potential Fiscal Appropriation Needed for the Project (City Manager Moe).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
19. 24-0151Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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20. 24-0209Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Library Commission Meeting of March 11, 2024
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Library Commission Meeting of April 8, 2024
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2024Library Commission Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2024 Library Commission Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2024Library Commission Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2024 Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
May 28, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget and Capital Improvements Program Study Session (If Needed) 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 (City Council 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 (Rescheduled From November 5, 2024) 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 (City Council Reorganization and General Municipal Election Results)
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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
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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