Tuesday, June 4, 2024
6:00 PM
City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Regular Meeting
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Joe Franklin
Mayor Pro Tem Amy Howorth
Councilmember David Lesser
Councilmember Steve Napolitano
Councilmember Richard Montgomery
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Regular Meeting
June 4, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Draft
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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.
Hazel Blockley of Pacific Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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 -
Mayor Franklin requested that all Veterans in the audience stand up to be recognized for their service.
June 4, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Draft CEREMONIAL CALENDARD.
1. 24-0167Presentation of Plaques to Outgoing Commissioners and Boardmembers: Parks and Recreation Commissioners Laurie McCarthy and Daniel Greenberg; Cultural Arts Commissioners Rod Spackman and Samantha Ehrlich-Fein; and Library Commissioners Janet Jones and Katherine Jester.
(Estimated Time: 10 Mins.)
PRESENT
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Franklin presented plaques to the following outgoing board and commission members:
Rod Spackman
Janet Jones
Samanatha Ehrlich-Fein
Unable to attend:
Laurie McCarthy
Katherine Jester
Daniel Greenberg
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2. 24-0168Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Black Scholars Union Club and Additional Mira Costa High School Students for their Efforts Regarding the City of Manhattan Beach’s Juneteenth Event. (Estimated Time: 10 Mins.)
PRESENT
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Franklin and Black Scholars Union Club President Donné Ward presented Certificates of Recognition to the following club members and Mira Costa High School students for their efforts regarding the City of Manhattan Beach’s Juneteenth Event:
Donné Ward
Sephtis Peters
Carter Allen
Lauren Ward
Kathryn Glavin
Michaela Navarette
Theodora Tuitupou
Ryan Kim
Lelea Tuitupou
Raven Melvin
Skyler Wills
Janet Allen
Malachy Garbott
Unable to attend:
Vasefanua Piuleini
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES
E.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Montgomery, to approve the agenda and waive full reading of ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Montgomery and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
June 4, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Draft
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
F.
Community Development Director Talyn Mirzakhanian provided an update of the extended two-week appeal period for an upcoming decision for a telecommunications permit near the public right-of-way near 1720 Poinsettia Avenue.
Deputy Fire Chief Anthony Gomes announced their partnership with PulsePoint and provided information regarding the app that allows users to see significant events in the area.
Manhattan Beach Library staff Lauren Wubbels announced the launch of their “Summer Discovery Program” open to readers of all ages and running until August 11, 2024; “One Book One County Program” has commenced offering limited e-book and audio book copies available on Libby by OverDrive; teens are encouraged to take advantage of dedicated study hall hours over the next two weeks; and invited adults to an afternoon of crafting “DIY Coastal Inspired Oyster Dishes” on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 2:00 PM.
Waste Management Recycling Education Representative Bobby Bell announced their second Paper Shredding Event at Mira Costa High School on June 22, 2024, from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
Mira Costa High School ASB Students Charlie Staszkow, Jaden Kelley and Henry Michael provided updates regarding recent and upcoming events at the school.
MB Safe Alternatives for Everyone (MBSAFE) representative Rita Crabtree-Kampe announced to the community an information session regarding the organization at Grunions on June 6, 2024, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Mayor Pro Tem Howorth announced the Juneteenth Ceremony at Bruce’s Beach on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 10:00 AM; and the Juneteenth Celebration at Polliwog Park on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM.
Councilmember Montgomery requested to receive an update regarding Los Angeles County’s Homeless Count reporting from 2023.
Mayor Franklin announced to the community the E-Bike Education Program “Rules of The Road” and “E-Bike Safety.”
Manhattan Beach Resident Heather Kim announced to the community a town hall meeting on Public Safety from the Manhattan Beach Police Department at the Joslyn Community Center on June 26, 2024, from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
June 4, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Draft Police Chief Updates.
Police Chief Rachel Johnson announced the town hall meeting on Public Safety from the Manhattan Beach Police Department at the Joslyn Community Center on June 26, 2024, at 6:00 PM.; provided updates regarding E-Bikes and crimes from juveniles; and responded to City Council questions.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)G.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Joan Gosser
Heidi Rayden
Andreas Koch
Denise Patton
Tim Jones
Heather Kim
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
Community Development Director Talyn Mirzakhanian and City Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to City Council questions.
CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)H.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lesser, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Montgomery and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
3. 24-0182City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2024 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2024 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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4. 24-0183Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) June 14, 2024, as Flag Day
b) June 19, 2024, as Juneteenth Day
c) June 2024, as Pride Month
d) June 2024, as National Safety Month
PROCLAIM
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
5. 24-0201Consideration of a Resolution Acknowledging Compliance with Senate Bill 1205 and California Health & Safety Code Section 13146.4 for State-Mandated Fire Inspections (Fire Chief Lang).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0062
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
6. 24-0174Consideration of a Resolution Adopting a List of Street Repair Projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road and Accountability Act of 2017; and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Submit the Necessary Project Information to the California Transportation Commission (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0063
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
7. 24-0187Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 4 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with West Coast Arborist, Inc. for Tree Management Services at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $200,000 (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0064
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
8. 24-0185Consideration of a Resolution to Reappropriate Funds in the Amount of $157,000 and Increase the Contingency Amount in the Construction Contract with Monet Construction by that Same Amount for the Fire Station No. 2 Replacement Project and Accept as Complete Work Performed by Monet Construction (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0053
B) REAPPROPRIATE FUNDS
C) ACCEPT
D) AUTHORIZE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDARI.
None.
June 4, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Draft PUBLIC HEARINGSJ.
9. 24-0144Conduct a Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Consideration of a Resolution for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Through Fiscal Year 2028-2029 (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0066
City Manager Bruce Moe thanked Public Works Director Erick Lee, City Engineer Katie Doherty and Engineering staff for their dedicated efforts with the Proposed 5-Year Capital Improvement Program.
Public Works Director Lee introduced City Engineer Doherty who provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to the public hearing.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to adopt Resolution No. 24-0066, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Manhattan Beach, approving the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 through 2028-2029. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Montgomery and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
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10. 24-0153Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolutions Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget and the Gann Appropriations Limit (Finance Director Charelian).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 24-0067 AND 24-0068
City Manager Bruce Moe announced the retirement of Finance Director Steve Charelian after his remarkable thirty-five years of service with the Finance Department and expressed gratitude for his invaluable contributions and dedicated service to the City; and extended thanks to the staff involved in the budget process for their diligence and commitment.
Finance Director Charelian shared reflections on his thirty-five years of service with the City and provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to the public hearing.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Napolitano, seconded by Mayor Franklin, to adopt Resolution No. 24-0067, a resolution of the City Council of the Manhattan Beach, adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget and authorizing the City Manager to take certain personnel-related actions; and Resolution No. 24-0068, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Manhattan Beach, establishing the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Montgomery and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
June 4, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Draft GENERAL BUSINESSK.
11. 24-0228Consideration of Awarding RFP No. 1319-24 and Adopting a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Western Audio Visual & Security for Audio-Video and Broadcasting Services for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $791,884 in the Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Restricted Funds (Information Technology Director Guardado).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0065
City Manager Bruce Moe introduced Information Technology Director Miguel Guardado who provided the staff presentation regarding the item.
Information Director Guardado and City Clerk Liza Tamura responded to City Council questions.
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 Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, to award RFP No. 1319-24 and adopt Resolution No. 24-0065, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving an agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach and Western Audio Visual & Security for Audio-Visual and Broadcasting Services. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Montgomery and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234
REPORTS
L.
None.
June 4, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Draft FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSM.
Councilmember Lesser requested to agendize a discussion regarding rear yard setback regulations. Mayor Pro Tem Howorth seconded the request.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to City Council questions.
Councilmember Montgomery requested to agendize a discussion regarding options for a voluntary E-Bike registration program. Mayor Pro Tem Howorth seconded the request.
Mayor Franklin requested to agendize a discussion regarding a fee waiver for application fees associated with the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Uncle Bill’s Pancake House. Councilmember Montgomery seconded the request.
CITY MANAGER REPORTN.
City Manager Bruce Moe provided an update regarding the previously reported absences for Commissioner Kirschenbaum and that he will maintain his position on the Parking and Public Improvements Commission.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTO.
None.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMSP.
12. 24-0184Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
13. 24-0208Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2024 (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
CLOSED SESSIONQ.
None.
June 4, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Draft ADJOURNMENTR.
At 8:06 PM, Mayor Franklin adjourned the meeting to 6:00 PM on June 18, 2024.
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Breana Contreras
Recording Secretary
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Joe Franklin
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Liza Tamura
City Clerk