Tuesday, November 19, 2024
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
EXECUTIVE TEAM
City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian
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
Interim Finance Director Onyx Jones
Human Resources Lisa Jenkins
Parks and Recreation Mark Leyman
Police Chief Rachel Johnson
Fire Chief Michael Lang
Acting Community Development Director Ryan Heise
Public Works Director Erick Lee
Information Technology Director Miguel Guardado
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Amy Howorth
Mayor Pro Tem David Lesser
Councilmember Steve Napolitano
Councilmember Richard Montgomery
Councilmember Joe Franklin
City Treasurer Tim Lilligren
November 19, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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, November 19, 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, November 13, 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
Wesley Volkou
C. ROLL CALL
November 19, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
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.
November 19, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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, November 19, 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
November 19, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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.
1. 24-0356City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2024 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Regular Meeting) of November 6, 2024 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2024City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2024 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Regular Meeting) of November 6, 2024
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Regular Meeting) of November 6, 2024
Attachments:
2. 24-0386Financial Report:
a) Schedule of Demands: October 2024
b) Investment Portfolio Report: September 2024
(Interim Finance Director Jones).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for October 2024Schedule of Demands for October 2024 Investment Portfolio September 2024Investment Portfolio September 2024 Attachments:
3. 24-0270Consideration of Awarding RFP No. 1328-25 and Adopting a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Harbor Interfaith Services Inc. for Homeless Outreach and Housing Navigation Services (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0126
Resolution No. 24-0126Resolution No. 24-0126
Agreement - Harbor Interfaith Inc.Agreement - Harbor Interfaith Inc.
Attachments:
4. 24-0408Consideration of Accepting the Resignation from Parking and Public Improvements Commissioner Becker, Declaring Vacant the Parking and Public Improvements Commission Seat No. 2 (Business Community Seat), and Directing the City Clerk to Conduct Public Outreach for the Vacant Parking and Public Improvements Commission Seat No. 2 (Business Community Seat) (City Clerk Tamura).
A) ACCEPT RESIGNATION
B) DECLARE VACANCY
C) DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO CONDUCT PUBLIC OUTREACH
Resignation Letter - Commissioner BeckerResignation Letter - Commissioner BeckerAttachments:
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5. 24-0399Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Three-Year Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates for Business Licensing Software and Related Services, with Two Optional One-Year Extensions (Interim Finance Director Jones).
A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0127
C) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE TWO
OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS
Resolution No. 24-0127Resolution No. 24-0127
Agreement - Hinderliter de Llamas & AssociatesAgreement - Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates Attachments:
6. 24-0323Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Citywide Salary Schedule for all City Positions (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0111
Resolution No. 24-0111Resolution No. 24-0111
City of Manhattan Beach Salary ScheduleCity of Manhattan Beach Salary Schedule Attachments:
7. 24-0035Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Establish Applicable Regulations Regarding Drinking Water System Cross-Connection Controls (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-0004
Ordinance No. 24-0004Ordinance No. 24-0004Attachments:
8. 24-0255Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Cities of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, and Torrance, Regarding the Implementation of the Beach Cities Green Streets Project (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION 24-0128
Resolution No. 24-0128Resolution No. 24-0128
Memorandum of UnderstandingMemorandum of Understanding
Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
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9. 24-0344Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Public Works Director Lee).
A) DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE
EMERGENCY ACTION
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0130
C) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Resolution No. 24-0105Resolution No. 24-0105
Resolution No. 24-0130Resolution No. 24-0130
Agreement - Charter UpAgreement - Charter Up
Lot 3 Location MapLot 3 Location 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.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the discretion of the Mayor, each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item.
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
10. 24-0395Fiscal Year 2024-2025 First Quarter Budget Update (Interim Finance Director Jones).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) RECEIVE REPORT
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
FY 2025 First Quarter Comparison to Prior Year - By CategoryFY 2025 First Quarter Comparison to Prior Year - By Category FY 2025 First Quarter Comparison to Prior Year - By DeptFY 2025 First Quarter Comparison to Prior Year - By Dept FY 2025 Q1 Statement of Revenues and Expenditures - All FundsFY 2025 Q1 Statement of Revenues and Expenditures - All Funds FY 2025 Q1 General Fund Revenue TrendsFY 2025 Q1 General Fund Revenue Trends PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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11. 24-0424Consideration of a Request from Sunrise Senior Living to Utilize Tax-Exempt Bond Financing for the Approved Project at 250, 350, and 400 North Sepulveda Boulevard (Interim Finance Director Jones). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-0129
Resolution No. 24-0129Resolution No. 24-0129
TEFRA Hearing Report to City of Manhattan Beach 4153-7787-6820TEFRA Hearing Report to City of Manhattan Beach 4153-7787-6820 TEFRA Proof of Publication for Manhattan Beach - Sunrise MBTEFRA Proof of Publication for Manhattan Beach - Sunrise MB Stradling Memo TEFRA Approval RequestStradling Memo TEFRA Approval Request CalPFA November 5, 2024 Staff ReportCalPFA November 5, 2024 Staff Report CalPFA November 5, 2024 Resolution of ApprovalCalPFA November 5, 2024 Resolution of Approval Attachments:
12. 24-0230Discussion of Options to Upgrade an American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Parking Space Near the Catalina Classic Sculpture and a Potential Fiscal Appropriation Needed for the Project (Public Works Director Lee). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS IF APPROVED
MOU - South Bay Boardriders ClubMOU - South Bay Boardriders Club Location MapLocation Map
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
13. 24-0366Consideration of a Moratorium on Enforcement of the Refuse Enclosure Ordinance (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Solid Waste Law SummarySolid Waste Law Summary
NPDES and Refuse EnclosuresNPDES and Refuse Enclosures
Potential Changes to Refuse Enclosure Ordinance - MBMC Section
5.24.030
Potential Changes to Refuse Enclosure Ordinance - MBMC Section
5.24.030
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
14. 24-0428Downtown Business Professionals Association’s Request to Change the Start Time of the Manhattan Avenue Closures for the Holiday Fireworks Event (Police Chief Johnson).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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.
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15. 24-0404City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
16. 24-0425Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Napolitano and Councilmember Montgomery to Discuss a White Paper Providing Facts Regarding Staff Salaries in Comparison to Other Cities (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
17. 24-0427Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Franklin and Councilmember Montgomery to Consider Options regarding Title 7 Encroachment Standards, Specifically the 42-inch Maximum Landscaping Height Requirement on the Walk Street connecting 26th Street to Grandview Avenue (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Section 7.36.150 - Encroachment Standards
Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Section 7.36.150 - Encroachment Standards
Attachments:
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.
18. 24-0163Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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19. 24-0426Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions:
a) Consideration of a Master Use Permit to Replace an Existing Use Permit and Variance for an Existing Commercial Property Located at 1129 N. Sepulveda Boulevard (Wells Fargo) and 1039 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (Vacant Pad). The Request is to Modify Conditions of Approval Related to Permitted Land Uses on the Property to Allow Medical Office Uses and Restaurant Uses with Beer and Wine Service; and
b) Consideration of a Coastal Development Permit, Use Permit, and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map for Construction of a New 3,826 Square-Foot Multi-Family Residential Condominium Structure with Three Units Located at 1315 Manhattan Avenue (Acting Community Development Director Heise).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
November 19, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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)
January 7, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting January 21, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting February 4, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting February 11, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Work Plan Meeting February 18, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting March 4, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting March 18, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting April 1, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting April 15, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May 6, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May 13, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session May 20, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May 27, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session June 3, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting June 17, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting July 1, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting July 15, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting August 5, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (City Council Reorganization) August 19, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting September 2, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting September 16, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting October 7, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting October 21, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting November 4, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting November 18, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting December 2, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting December 16, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
November 25, 2024, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting November 27, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting November 28, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting December 5, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting December 9, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting December 11, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting December 16, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting December 23, 2024, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting December 25, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
November 19, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
July 4, 2024 - Thursday - Independence Day
September 1, 2025 - Monday - Labor Day
October 13, 2025 – Monday – Columbus Day
November 11, 2025 – Tuesday – Veterans Day