Tuesday, December 3, 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
December 3, 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, December 3, 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 27, 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
Bella Shaby, Robinson Elementary School
C. ROLL CALL
December 3, 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.
December 3, 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, December 3, 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
December 3, 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. 24-0405City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2024 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2024 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2024City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2024 Attachments:
2. 24-0371Consideration of a Resolution to Approve an Agreement with the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professional Association (DMBBPA) for the Management of a Certified Farmers Market and Utilization of City Property and Right-of-Way (Interim Finance Director Jones).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0133
Resolution No. 24-0133Resolution No. 24-0133
Agreement - Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professional Association
Agreement - Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professional Association
Attachments:
3. 24-0379Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with US Bank for Banking Services (Interim Finance Director Jones).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0134
Resolution No. 24-0134Resolution No. 24-0134
Agreement - US BankAgreement - US Bank
Attachments:
4. 24-0401Consideration of a Resolution Accepting 2023 State Homeland Security Program Grant Funds in the Amount of $80,000 for the Purchase of Law Enforcement Equipment (Police Chief Johnson).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0131
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Resolution No. 24-0131Resolution No. 24-0131
Agreement - State Homeland Security Program GrantAgreement - State Homeland Security Program Grant Attachments:
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5. 24-0432Consideration of Resolution Approving the Funding Agreement Between the California State Water Resources Control Board and the City for Directed Assistance Grant Funds for the El Porto Water Infrastructure Project in the Amount of $3,500,000 (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0135
Resolution No. 24-0135Resolution No. 24-0135
Agreement - State Water BoardAgreement - State Water Board Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
6. 24-0334Consideration of the 2024 Pavement Management Program Update Final Report (Public Works Director Lee).
RECEIVE AND FILE
2024 Pavement Management Program Final Report2024 Pavement Management Program Final Report 2024 PCI Condition Map2024 PCI Condition Map
Attachments:
7. 24-0413Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No.1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Faith Group, LLC for Additional Inspection Services in the Amount of $119,760 for the Citywide Security Cameras Project - Phases 1 and 2 (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0136
Resolution No. 24-0136Resolution No. 24-0136
Amendment No. 1 - Faith Group, LLCAmendment No. 1 - Faith Group, LLC Agreement - Faith Group, LLCAgreement - Faith Group, LLC Budget and Expenditures Summary ReportBudget and Expenditures Summary Report Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
8. 24-0345Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Public Works Director Lee).
DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE
EMERGENCY ACTION
Resolution No. 24-0105Resolution No. 24-0105
Location MapLocation 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.
December 3, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
9. 24-0398Discussion of the City Identity Monument Design in the Signage and Wayfinding Master Plan (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Location MapLocation Map
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
10. 24-0396Consideration of RLA Conservation Art Assessment Recommendations from the Cultural Arts Commission, Allocation of Public Arts Funds, and Direction to the Cultural Arts Commission to Develop a Formal Deaccession Policy (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) APPROVE
B) ALLOCATE PUBLIC ART FUNDS
C) PROVIDE DIRECTION TO THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Prioritization Score SheetPrioritization Score Sheet
RLA Public Art SurveyRLA Public Art Survey
Power Point PresentationPower Point Presentation
Attachments:
11. 24-0416Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Franchise Agreement with USA Waste of California, Inc., DBA Waste Management for Integrated Solid Waste Management Services (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0137
Resolution No. 24-0137Resolution No. 24-0137
Amendment No. 2 - USA Waste of California, Inc. DBA Waste Management
Amendment No. 2 - USA Waste of California, Inc. DBA Waste Management
Agreement and Amendment No. 1 - Waste ManagementAgreement and Amendment No. 1 - Waste Management PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
12. 24-0455Discussion of the Parking and Public Improvements Commission Seat No. 2 (Business Community) Vacancy and Consideration of a Resolution Modifying Seat No. 2 (City Clerk Tamura).
(Estimated: 15 Mins.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-0132
December 3, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
13. 24-0438Consideration of a Resignation from Cultural Arts Commissioner Dohner, Declaration of a Vacancy for Cultural Arts Commission Member-At-Large Seat No. 5 (Dohner), and Direction to the City Clerk to Either Return with a List of Interested Applicants, Conduct Public Outreach, or Defer Appointment Until the Annual Boards and Commissions Interview and Appointment Process (City Clerk Tamura).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) ACCEPT RESIGNATION
B) DECLARE VACANCY
C) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Resignation Letter - Commissioner DohnerResignation Letter - Commissioner DohnerAttachments:
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.
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.
14. 24-0406Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
December 3, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
15. 24-0418Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Library Commission Meeting of October 14, 2024
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Library Commission Meeting of October 16, 2024
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Library Commission Meeting of November 11, 2024
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
d) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of September 16, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
e) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of October 21, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2024Library Commission Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2024 Library Commission Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2024Library Commission Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2024 Library Commission Meeting Minutes of November 11, 2024Library Commission Meeting Minutes of November 11, 2024 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2024Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2024 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2024Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2024 Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourning in memory of Retired Manhattan Beach Police Officer Don "The Baffler" Lastra.
December 3, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
December 9, 2024 - Monday -- 3:00 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 (Canceled) 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
December 3, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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 January 8, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting January 14, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting January 20, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting January 22, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting January 23, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting January 27, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting February 10, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting February 12, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting February 17, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting February 20, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting February 24, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting February 28, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting March 10, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting March 12, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting March 17, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting March 24, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 26, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting March 27, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting April 9, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting April 14, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting April 21, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting April 23, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting April 24, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting April 28, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting May 12, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting May 14, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting May 19, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting May 22, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting May 26, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting May 28, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
December 3, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
December 24, 2024 - Tuesday - Christmas Eve (City Hall Closes at 12:00 PM) December 25, 2024 - Wednesday - Christmas Day Observed
December 31, 2024 - Tuesday - New Year's Eve (City Hall Closes at 12:00 PM) 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
November 27-28, 2024 - Thursday & Friday - Thanksgiving Holiday