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, August 6, 2024
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
Police/Fire Conference Room and Zoom
420 15th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Teleconference by Councilmember Napolitano
(Per Government Code Section 54953(b))
777 Sutil Point Road, Mansons Landing,
British Columbia, V0P 1K0, Canada
City Council Regular Meeting
August 6, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY ARCHIVES THE VIDEO RECORDINGS OF ALL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND THE VIDEO FOR THIS MEETING IS HEREBY INCORPORATED BY THIS REFERENCE. ALSO IN SUPPORT OF
MORE TRANSPARENCY AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE, THE CITY OFFERS CLOSED CAPTIONING FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. FOR A COMPLETE RECORD OF THIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING, GO TO:
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.
Leah and Shannon Piehl 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 -
August 6, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CEREMONIAL CALENDARD.
1. 24-0257Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Vesta Sung and Nathalie Sung for Being Recognized by the American Red Cross During the 19th Annual Hometown Heroes Awards for Their Heroism and Humanitarian Services to the Maui Community During the 2023 Lahaina Wildfires.
PRESENT
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Franklin presented Certificates of Recognition to Vesta Sung and Nathalie Sung for being recognized by the American Red Cross during the 19th Annual Hometown Heroes Awards for their heroism and humanitarian services to the Maui community during the 2023 Lahaina Wildfires.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCESE.
A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, 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
August 6, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
F.
Library Manager Josh Murray invited the community to a Juggling Show with Michael Rayer on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 4:00 - 5:00 PM.
Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce representative Jill McCurry invited the community to the following events: Board of Directors Installation with the Mayor’s Lunch at Tin Roof on August 7, 2024, at 11:30 AM; Power Lunch and Networking Event at the Joslyn Community Center on August 8, 2024, at 11:30 AM; Young and Emerging Professionals Mixer at Denton & Denton on August 8, 2024, at 5:30 PM; and Community Outreach Breakfast on navigating the permit process at Manhattan Beach Studios on September 16, 2024, at 8:30 AM.
Waste Management Recycling Education Representative Bobby Bell reminded the community about their Free Paper Shredding Event at Mira Costa High School Parking Lot on August 10, 2024, from 9:00-11:00 AM.
City Engineer Katie Doherty provided an update on the full closure of Parking Lot Three: informed the community that the structure has been under regular monitoring and responded to City Council questions; also stated that on July 30, 2024, Engineering staff and a Structural Engineer conducted an onsite assessment, identifying severe corrosion that led to the immediate recommendation to close the structure; staff is collaborating with the Structural Engineer to determine the next steps, including redesign and reconstruction, which are part of the work plan; efforts are underway, and staff expects to return to City Council in the fall with an update.
Councilmember Lesser announced to the community that he, Councilmember Montgomery, and City Attorney Quinn Barrow are wearing Hawaiian-themed shirts in honor of City Manager Bruce Moe's upcoming retirement. He also thanked City Manager Moe for his over thirty-five years of dedicated service to the City.
Councilmember Montgomery expressed gratitude to the Parks and Recreation Department, Police Department, Fire Department, as well as residents and businesses, for their support in managing the Charlie Saikley 6- Man Beach Volleyball Tournament this past weekend.
Mayor Franklin announced to the community that Mira Costa graduate Daniel Golubovic competed in the Decathlon at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and Mira Costa graduate Taylor Spivey participated in the Triathlon, earning a Silver Medal.
Mayor Pro Tem Howorth announced to the community that Mira Costa graduate Jordan Raney, a member of the Women's Water Polo Team,
competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
August 6, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
2. 24-0301Introduction of Interim Finance Director Onyx Jones.
INTRODUCE
City Manager Bruce Moe introduced the following: Interim Finance Director Onyx Jones, who is covering for Steve Charelian following his retirement last month; Community Development Director Talyn Mirzakhanian, who will step into the role of Acting City Manager effective August 19, 2024; and Building Official Ryan Heise, who will assume the role of Acting Community Development Director effective August 19, 2024.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)G.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Louie Pastor
Terry Chase
Ray Joseph
John Flanagan
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
August 6, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)H.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Montgomery, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Montgomery and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
3. 24-0225City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Special Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2024 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2024 c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2024 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
4. 24-0298
Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) August 6, 2024, as National Night Out
b) August 2024, as National Dog Month
PROCLAIM
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
5. 24-0299
Consideration of a Resolution Memorializing Previously Authorized Incentives, Discounts, and Recognition Programs for City Employees. (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0088
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
6. 24-0281
Facility Reservations Policy Update (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
August 6, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
7. 24-0256Second Reading of Ordinance No. 24-0007, An Ordinance of the City of Manhattan Beach Extending the Term of an Existing Franchise Previously Granted to Zenith Energy West Coast Terminals LLC for an Additional Term of 25 years and Adopt a Finding of Exemption from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-0007
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDARI.
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGSJ.
None.
August 6, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
8. 24-0248Consideration of Resolutions:
a) Placing a Ballot Measure on the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election to be Conducted by the Los Angeles County Registrar - Recorder/County Clerk that Would Establish a One-Half Cent Sales Tax; b) Providing for the Filing of Rebuttal Arguments for the City Measure; and
c) Selection of a Ballot Letter Designation for the City’s Ballot Measure Establishing a One-Half Cent Sales Tax (City Manager Moe). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
A) CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-0089
B) CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-0090
C) SELECT BALLOT LETTER DESIGNATION
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 Moe responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Ray Joseph
Steve Charelian
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Montgomery, to adopt Resolution No. 24-0089, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Manhattan Beach, approving an ordinance and ordering that a measure be submitted to the voters of the City at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024, to consider a local one-half cent (0.5%) transactions and use tax to be administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Montgomery and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to adopt Resolution No. 24-0090, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Manhattan Beach, providing for the Filing of Rebuttal arguments for a City Measure submitted at the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Montgomery and Napolitano5 - Nay: 0
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
August 6, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Montgomery to direct staff to submit the letters MMB as the first choice, letters PMB as the second choice, and letters KFL as the third choice when submitting the ballot letter designation request to Los Angeles County regarding the City proposed local one-half cent transactions measure. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Montgomery and Napolitano Nay: 0
9. 24-0282Consider Request by Mayor Franklin and Councilmember Montgomery for a Waiver of Third-Party Public Safety Costs for the 2024 Manhattan Beach 10K (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimate Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Senior Recreation Manager Melissa McCollum provided the staff presentation and 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 Franklin to direct staff to waive third-party public safety costs for the 2024 Manhattan Beach 10K. 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.
10. 24-0224
City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
None.
The City Council provided that they would collectively submit an argument in favor of the measure.
August 6, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
11. 24-0290Request by Councilmember Montgomery and Councilmember Napolitano to Consider Waste Management’s requests for an Extraordinary Rate Increase and Modifications to the Diversion Requirements Specified in the City’s Contract at a Future Council meeting (City Manager Moe).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
City Manager Bruce Moe provided that the City Council would be looking for a third vote to move the item forward.
Mayor Pro Tem Howorth provided that she would be the third vote in order to have the item placed on a future agenda.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSM.
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTN.
City Manager Bruce Moe expressed his gratitude to the City Council and the community for the opportunity to serve over the past years.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTO.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow provided that City Manager Bruce Moe is an exceptional City Manager and will be greatly missed.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMSP.
12. 24-0300
Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
August 6, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
13. 24-0297Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2024 (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
b) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2024 (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
c) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2024 (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
d) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2024 (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
e) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 13, 2024 (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
f) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2024 (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
g) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2024 (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
h) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2024 (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian)
i) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2024
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
j) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
k) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2024
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
14. 24-0287
Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions Regarding 401 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
(Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
CLOSED SESSIONQ.
At 7:36 PM, the City Council recessed from the regular meeting and reconvened to the 4:00 PM continued Closed Session with all City Councilmembers present.