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, September 3, 2024
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
Joslyn Community Center and Zoom
City Council Regular Meeting
September 3, 2024City Council 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.
Presley and Cash Seyler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALLC.
Roll Call led by City Clerk Liza Tamura.
Mayor Franklin, Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, Councilmember Lesser, Councilmember Napolitano and Councilmember Montgomery
Present: 5 -
September 3, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CEREMONIAL CALENDARD.
1. 24-0304Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring September 2024, as National Service Dog Month.
PRESENT
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Franklin presented a Proclamation declaring September 2024, as National Service Dog Month.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCESE.
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: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser , Napolitano and Montgomery Nay: 0
September 3, 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 adults of the community to a Vietnamese Spring Roll Making Class with Emmy on September 10, 2024, from 5:00 - 6:00 PM.
Waste Management Recycling Education Representative Bobby Bell provided an update on the lunch box distribution, which was completed last week at Pennekamp; announced the launch of the WM Battery Recycling Drive, now active at all Manhattan Beach Unified School District schools and running through June 7, 2025; and reminded the community that batteries can be recycled at drop-off locations including the Joslyn Community Center, City Hall, and Public Works.
MB Safe representative Rita Crabtree-Kampe announced that Mayor Franklin will be hosting a “Coffee with the Mayor” event next week and representatives from MB Safe will also be present to answer any questions about best practices in the City.
Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce Chairman of Board of Directors David Curry invited the community to two upcoming events: a mixer at Kinecta Federal Credit Union on September 18, 2024, at 5:30 PM; and a breakfast at Manhattan Beach Studios on September 16, 2024, where Acting City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian will discuss tips for successfully submitting your permit to the City.
Mayor Franklin provided an update on the Free MB Shuttle service, which operates at Macy’s from Monday through Thursday, 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and on Friday through Sunday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM; and reminded the community that Parking Lot 3 is closed due to structural issues and advised exploring alternative parking options in downtown.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)G.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Lee Phillips
Brenda O’Leary
Jim Burton
Councilmember Montgomery
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
September 3, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)H.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano and Montgomery Nay: 0
2. 24-0311City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2024 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2024 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
3. 24-0235
Consideration of Resolutions Awarding Professional Design Services Agreements for the Annual Citywide Concrete Repairs Program 33rd Street, Cycle 3 Biennial Slurry Seal, and Cycle 3 Annual Street Resurfacing Projects; and Approving Four On-Call Professional Design Services Agreements for Pavement Improvement Projects for $200,000 Each, for a Three-Year Term (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 24-0097, 24-0098, 24-0099, 24-0100, 24-0101, AND 24-0102
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDARI.
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGSJ.
None.
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4. 24-0324Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Commercial Encroachment Permit for an Existing Commercial Tenant Space Located at 401 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, and Associated Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Continued from the August 20, 2024, City Council Meeting) (Acting Community Development Director Heise).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0091
Acting Community Development Director Ryan Heise introduced Planning Manager Adam Finestone who provided the PowerPoint Presentation.
Planning Manager Finestone, Acting Community Development Director Heise, Acting City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian, and City Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Jim Burton
Sam Trude
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. 24-0091, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Manhattan Beach, approving a commercial encroachment permit for an accessible ramp within the public right of way to serves an existing building located at 401 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (401 Manhattan Beach LLC). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano and Montgomery
Nay: 1 - Franklin
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
September 3, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
5. 24-0321Consideration of a Resolution in Support of Measure MMB on the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election Ballot Establishing a Local One-Half Cent Transaction and Use Tax (Acting City Manager Mirzakhanian).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-0104
Acting City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian introduced Assistant to the City Manager George Gabriel who provided the staff presentation and responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Jill Lamkin
Steve Packwood
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to adopt Resolution No. 24-0104, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Manhattan Beach, in support of Measure MMB on the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election Ballot establishing a one-half cent transaction and use tax to be administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano and Montgomery Nay: 0
At 7:22 PM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 7:43 PM with all City Councilmembers present.
September 3, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
6. 24-0314Consideration of an Update on the Lot 3 Parking Structure, Alternative Parking Solutions, and Business Impacts; and Adoption of a Resolution Directing and Delegating Authority to the City Manager Authority to Take Emergency Action to Secure, Demolish and Replace (Public Works Director Lee and Acting Community Development Director Heise). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
A)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) DETERMINE THAT PROJECT IS EXEMPT UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
C) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0105
Public Works Director Erick Lee praised the excellent teamwork among the Public Works, Community Development, and Finance Departments for this project; and introduced City Engineer Katie Doherty who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
City Engineer Doherty, Traffic Engineer Erik Zandvliet, Public Works Director Lee, Acting City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian, Interim Finance Director Onyx Jones, Principal Civil Engineer Jeff Fijalka, and Acting Community Development Director Ryan Heise responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Jill Lamkin
Rita Crabtree-Kampe
Brenda O’Leary
Jim Burton
Steve Charelian
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Napolitano, seconded by Mayor Franklin, to adopt Resolution No. 24-0105, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council directing and delegating authority to the City Manager to take action in an emergency without competitive bids and delegating to the Director of Public Works and City Engineer the authority to approve plans, specifications and design for repair, demolition and replacement of the Lot 3 Parking Lot structure located at 12th Street and Morningside Drive, Manhattan Beach pursuant to California Public Contract Code Sections 1102, 22035 and 22050 Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Section 2.37.080, and City Council Resolution No. 12-6422, and finding the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano and Montgomery Nay: 0
September 3, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Montgomery, to direct staff to extend work hours to expedite demolition and construction; and to explore transportation options for large events during this emergency. The motion passed with the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano and Montgomery Nay: 0
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Montgomery, to temporarily suspend the parking permits and two-hour restrictions in the Hill Section. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano and Montgomery Nay: 0
The City Council directed staff to explore all potential parking options, including valet services, parking attendants, and stacked spaces; evaluate alternative locations for the Farmers’ Market during demolition and construction; and discontinue the current shuttle program after September 8, 2024.
The City Council also provided that they will reach out to County and State officials about using their parking facilities west of Highland Avenue and Ocean Drive.
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7. 24-0277Consideration of a Resolution in Support of Statewide Ballot Measure Proposition 36, Which Proposes to Allow Felony Charges and Increases Sentences for Certain Drug and Theft Crimes (Acting City Manager Mirzakhanian).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-0103
Councilmember Napolitano announced that, due to his candidacy for Judicial Office and, in adherence to the code of ethics that requires him to avoid any actions that might suggest bias, recused from participating in the agenda item and left the meeting at 8:56 PM.
Acting City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian introduced Management Analyst Patricia Matson who provided the staff presentation.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Steve Packwood
Seeing no further 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 adopt Resolution No. 24-0103, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Manhattan Beach, in support of Proposition 36 on the November 5, 2024, General Election Ballot titled The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Franklin, Howorth, Lesser and Montgomery
Nay: 0
Abstain: Napolitano1 -
At 9:03 PM, Councilmember Napolitano returned to the dais.
September 3, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
8. 24-0320Quarterly Update on the City’s Homelessness Initiatives (Acting City Manager Mirzakhanian).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
1) RECEIVE REPORT
2) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Acting City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian introduced Assistant to the City Manager George Gabriel who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Assistant to the City Manager Gabriel introduced South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ Senior Project Manager Ronson Chu who continued with the PowerPoint presentation.
South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ Senior Project Manager Chu and Assistant to the City Manager Gabriel responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Rita Crabtree-Kampe
Lee Phillips
Debbie Van Ness
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ Senior Project Manager Chu and Assistant to the City Manager Gabriel responded to City Council questions.
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
The City Council directed staff to evaluate the staff time commitment required for participating in the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Functional Zero Commendation Program and to provide an update to the City Council at a future meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTSL.
9. 24-0329
City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
None.
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10. 24-0330Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Lesser and Mayor Pro Tem Howorth to Discuss the City’s Support of Manhattan Beach Neighborhood Watch Programs (Acting City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Councilmember Montgomery provided that he would be the third vote in order to have the item return on a future agenda.
The City Council directed staff to provide a comprehensive report on the structure of the Manhattan Beach Neighborhood Watch program and to assess how the City can provide future support.
11. 24-0331
Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Napolitano and Mayor Pro Tem Howorth to Discuss a Moratorium on the Trash Enclosure Permit Requirements (Acting City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Mayor Franklin provided that he would be the third vote in order to have the item return on a future agenda.
The City Council directed staff to provide a comprehensive report on a proposed moratorium for Trash Enclosure Permit requirements.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSM.
Mayor Pro Tem Howorth requested to agendize a discussion on the City’s current and past practices for juvenile diversion. Councilmember Lesser concurred.
Councilmember Napolitano requested to agendize a discussion on the process for how the City Council handles Planning Commission decisions and appeals Councilmember Lesser concurred.
CITY MANAGER REPORTN.
None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTO.
None.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMSP.
12. 24-0310
Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
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13. 24-0317Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of October 9, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
d) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of November 27, 2023
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
e) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2023
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
f) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of December 25, 2023
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
g) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2024
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
h) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2024
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
i) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
j) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2024 (Acting Community Development Director Heise) k) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2024
(Acting Community Development Director Heise)
l) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2024 (Acting Community Development Director Heise)
m) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2024 (Acting Community Development Director Heise) n) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of July 25, 2024 (Acting Community Development Director Heise).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.