Tuesday, June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 12, 2024, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
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
Hadley Baker
C. ROLL CALL
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D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 24-0193Presentation of Certificates of Recognition for Being One of Richstone’s Family Center “50 Heart Menders” on Their 50th Anniversary.
PRESENT
2. 24-0229Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Emre Taner from Mira Costa High School for Being One of Thirty High School Seniors to be Awarded a $50,000 Scholarship (STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) from Southern California Edison as Part of their Annual Edison International Award.
PRESENT
3. 24-0227Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Local AYSO Teams for Placing in the Soccer Western States Championship.
PRESENT
Certificates - AYSO 10UG MambasCertificates - AYSO 10UG Mambas Certificates - AYSO 14UG LegendsCertificates - AYSO 14UG Legends Attachments:
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.
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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, June 18, 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 web
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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.
4. 24-0194City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2024 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2024 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2024City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2024 Attachments:
5. 24-0213Financial Reports:
a) Schedule of Demands for May 2024
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month April 30, 2024
c) Financial Month End Report for April 30, 2024
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for May 3, 2024 through May 31, 2024Schedule of Demands for May 3, 2024 through May 31, 2024 Investment Portfolio April 2024Investment Portfolio April 2024 Financial Month End Report April 2024Financial Month End Report April 2024 Attachments:
6. 24-0204Declaration Proclaiming June 30, 2024, as Salute to the Troops Day.
PROCLAIM
Proclamation - Salute to the Troops Day 2024Proclamation - Salute to the Troops Day 2024Attachments:
7. 24-0158Consideration of Resolutions Calling and Giving Notice Pertaining to the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election to be Conducted by the Los Angeles County Registrar - Recorder/County Clerk (City Clerk Tamura and City Attorney Barrow).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 24-0058, 24-0059, AND 24-0060
Resolution No. 24-0058Resolution No. 24-0058
Resolution No. 24-0059Resolution No. 24-0059
Resolution No. 24-0060Resolution No. 24-0060
Attachments:
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8. 24-0044Consideration of a Resolution Declaring Intention to Provide for Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement District and Setting a Public Hearing for July 16, 2024 (Finance Director Charelian).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0069
B) SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER
ASSESSMENTS ON JULY 16, 2024
Resolution No. 24-0069Resolution No. 24-0069
Letter from BID Advisory Board to City Council 2024Letter from BID Advisory Board to City Council 2024 DMBBID FY 2024-2025 Business Improvement and Activity PlanDMBBID FY 2024-2025 Business Improvement and Activity Plan Attachments:
9. 24-0236Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with History Associates Incorporated Which Adds Not-to-Exceed $28,000 for Historic Archiving Services (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0076
B) ALLOCATE FUNDS
Resolution No. 24-0076Resolution No. 24-0076
Amendment No. 3 - History Associates IncorporatedAmendment No. 3 - History Associates Incorporated Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 - History Associates Incorporated
Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 - History Associates Incorporated
Attachments:
10. 24-0219Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Portal-to-Portal Compensation for the City of Manhattan Beach to Continue Portal-to-Portal Reimbursements from the California Office of Emergency Management (Fire Chief Lang).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0070
Resolution No. 24-0070Resolution No. 24-0070Attachments:
11. 24-0156Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 7 to the Landscaping Services Agreement with Merchants Landscape Services Inc. for an Additional Year of Landscaping Services at a Total Annual Cost Not-to-Exceed $804,745 (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0071
Resolution No. 24-0071Resolution No. 24-0071
Amendment No. 7 – Merchants Landscape Services, IncAmendment No. 7 – Merchants Landscape Services, Inc Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 - 6 – Merchants Landscape Services, Inc
Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 - 6 – Merchants Landscape Services, Inc
Attachments:
12. 24-0197Consideration of the Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Pursuant to Water Code Section 10635 (Public Works Director Lee).
RECEIVE AND FILE ASSESSMENT
Annual Water Supply and Demand AssessmentAnnual Water Supply and Demand AssessmentAttachments:
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13. 24-0222Consideration of a Resolution Accepting a Right of Entry and Access Agreement for the Property at 1360 Voorhees Avenue for the Voorhees Sewer Lift Station Improvements Project (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ACCEPT AND AUTHORIZE
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0072
Resolution No. 24-0072Resolution No. 24-0072
Right of Entry Agreement - 1360 Voorhees AvenueRight of Entry Agreement - 1360 Voorhees Avenue Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
14. 24-0190Consideration of a Resolution Declaring an Intention to Adopt an Ordinance Granting an Extension of an Existing Franchise to Zenith Energy West Coast Terminals LLC and Setting the Public Hearing on the Adoption of the Ordinance for July 16, 2024 (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0077
Resolution No. 24-0077Resolution No. 24-0077
Ordinance No. 2002Ordinance No. 2002
Pacific Terminals LLC Notice of Assignment as SCE’s Authorized Successor
Pacific Terminals LLC Notice of Assignment as SCE’s Authorized Successor
Plains West Coast Terminals LLC Name Change FormPlains West Coast Terminals LLC Name Change Form Zenith Energy West Coast Terminals LLC Name Change FormZenith Energy West Coast Terminals LLC Name Change Form Attachments:
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.
15. 24-0058Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution Providing for Annual Levy and Collection of Street Lighting and Landscaping District Maintenance Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (Finance Director Charelian).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0073 PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS
Resolution No. 24-0073Resolution No. 24-0073
Engineer's Report Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (including District Map) Engineer's Report Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (including District Map) Attachments:
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16. 24-0085Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution Regarding the Annual Storm Drain Service Fee for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (Finance Director Charelian).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0074
Resolution No. 24-0074Resolution No. 24-0074Attachments:
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
17. 24-0160Consideration of a Resolution Rejecting All Bids Received for the Digital Art Wall at the Manhattan Beach City Hall Project and Provide Direction to Re-Bid the Project or Consider Project Alternatives (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0075 REJECTING ALL BIDS
RECEIVED
B) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Resolution No. 24-0075Resolution No. 24-0075
Location MapLocation Map
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
18. 24-0126Consideration of Options Related to the City’s Utilization of the Board of Building Appeals (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Applicable Building and Fire Code SectionsApplicable Building and Fire Code Sections Power Point PresentationPower Point Presentation
Attachments:
19. 24-0159Consideration of Introducing and Conducting the First Reading of an Ordinance Requiring a Parking Permit for Oversized Vehicles (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 24-0006
Ordinance No. 24-0006Ordinance No. 24-0006
Resolution No. 24-0035 (For Review)Resolution No. 24-0035 (For Review) Resolution No. 24-0036 (For Review)Resolution No. 24-0036 (For Review) April 2, 2024 - Staff Report and Associated AttachmentsApril 2, 2024 - Staff Report and Associated Attachments Attachments:
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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.
20. 24-0239City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
21. 24-0243Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Lesser and Mayor Pro Tem Howorth to Obtain a Third Vote to Enable the Council to Discuss Rear Yard Setback Regulations for Accessory Structures in Residential Single-Family (RS) Zones at a Future City Council Meeting (City Manager Moe). (Estimated Time: 5 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
MBMC 10.52.050MBMC 10.52.050Attachments:
21. 24-0244Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Montgomery and Mayor Pro Tem Howorth to Obtain a Third Vote to Enable the Council to Discuss Options for a Voluntary E-Bike Registration Program in the City at a Future City Council Meeting (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 5 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
23. 24-0245Consideration of a Request by Mayor Franklin and Councilmember Montgomery to Obtain a Third Vote to Enable the Council to Discuss a Waiver of Fees Associated with a Use Permit Amendment Application and Code Enforcement Administrative Citations for Uncle Bill’s Pancake House at a Future City Council Meeting (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 5 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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.
24. 24-0180Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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25. 24-0181Commission Minutes:
a) This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2024Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2024 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2024Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2024 Library Commission Meeting Minutes May 13, 2024Library Commission Meeting Minutes May 13, 2024 Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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 (City Council Reorganization and General Municipal Election Results)
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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 July 8, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting July 10, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting July 15, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting July 22, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting July 24, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting July 25, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting August 12, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting August 14, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting August 19, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting August 22, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting August 26, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting August 28, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting September 9, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting September 11, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting September 16, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting September 23, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting September 25, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting September 26, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
May 26, 2025 – Monday – Memorial Day