City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Amy Thomas Howorth
Mayor Pro Tem David Lesser
Councilmember Steve Napolitano
Councilmember Richard Montgomery
Councilmember Joe Franklin
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Regular Meeting
December 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 Howorth called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAGB.
Bella Shaby of Robinson Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALLC.
Roll Call led by City Clerk Liza Tamura.
Mayor Howorth, Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, Councilmember Napolitano, Councilmember Montgomery and Councilmember Franklin
Present: 5 -
CEREMONIAL CALENDARD.
None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCESE.
A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, to approve the agenda as amended, to pull Agenda Item No. 8 from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration, and waive full reading of ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano , Montgomery, and Franklin Nay: 0
December 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 community to a Puppet Show by Hey Hey Entertainment, featuring “Who Framed the Big Bad Wolf?” on December 14, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Waste Management Recycling Education Representative Bobby Bell reminded commercial businesses about the “Green Business” program, which offers numerous benefits, including helping to keep Manhattan Beach green.
Public Works Director Erick Lee provided updates on Parking Lot 3: the demolition project has reached a significant milestone, and the lot has officially been cleared, ahead of schedule; the team is now developing an RFP to design a temporary flat lot that will address parking needs for the next one to two years, prior to the construction of the permanent structure.
Traffic Engineer Erik Zandvliet announced that the City will offer a free shuttle service for the “Sketchers Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks” event on December 8, 2024. The shuttle will operate from the Northrop Grumman parking lot at Aviation Boulevard and Space Park Drive, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Councilmember Montgomery reminded the community about the Annual Beach Cities Toy Drive and encouraged everyone to donate unwrapped toys for all ages at any designated drop-off box in City facilities. The toys will be wrapped at the Hermosa Beach Community Center on December 21, 2024, at 11:00 AM.
Councilmember Franklin announced that he attended the swearing-in ceremony for Nathan Hochman, the new Los Angeles County District Attorney.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)G.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Ray Joseph
Stefan Kampe
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
December 3, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)H.
A member from the community requested that the City Council pull Item No. 7 from the Consent Calendar for staff to provide additional information regarding the cost.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, seconded by Councilmember Montgomery, to approve the Consent Calendar with Agenda Item No. 8 being removed to be heard under Section I - Items Removed From the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano, Montgomery, and Franklin Nay: 0
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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
2. 24-0371
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
3. 24-0379
Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with US Bank for Banking Services (Interim Finance Director Jones).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0134
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
4. 24-0401
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
6. 24-0334
Consideration of the 2024 Pavement Management Program Update Final Report (Public Works Director Lee).
RECEIVE AND FILE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
7. 24-0413
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
8. 24-0345
Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Public Works Director Lee).
DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE
EMERGENCY ACTION
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard under Section I - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar.
Public Works Director Erick Lee responded to Item No. 8 pertaining to the amendment for additional costs.
December 3, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDARI.
8. 24-0345Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Public Works Director Lee).
DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE
EMERGENCY ACTION
Councilmember Napolitano provided that he pulled the item to receive an update regarding Parking Structure Lot 3.
City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Montgomery, to determine the need to continue the emergency action related to Parking Structure Lot 3. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano, Montgomery, and Franklin Nay: 0
PUBLIC HEARINGSJ.
None.
December 3, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final GENERAL BUSINESSK.
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
Public Works Director Lee introduced City Engineer Katie Doherty who provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
City Engineer Doherty responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Napolitano, seconded by Councilmember Montgomery, to approve Signage 1B, featuring the vertical base with the “Manhattan Beach” text and an enlarged logo that would cover half of the cement, with the remaining area appearing above without looking crowded. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano, Montgomery, and Franklin Nay: 0
The City Council directed staff to investigate the proposed identity monument locations to assess the feasibility of installation and to return with final proposed locations for Council's consideration.
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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
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman introduced Cultural Arts Supervisor Eric Brinkman who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Cultural Arts Supervisor Brinkman introduced RLA Director of Operations Nelson Hallonquist who continued with the PowerPoint presentation.
Cultural Arts Supervisor Brinkman, RLA Director of Operations Hallonquist and City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Stefan Kampe
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Napolitano, to direct staff to consider the following Priority 1 art pieces and allocate public art funds for the conservation of Beyond this Point Lies the Rest of the World, 9-11-01 Memorial, Martin Ganz Memorial, Catalina Classic Memorial Statue, Metlox Kiln and Light Gate. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano, Montgomery, and Franklin Nay: 0
The City Council directed staff to return with information regarding the removal of The Strand benches and practical options to replace them.
December 3, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final A motion was made by Councilmember Napolitano, seconded by Mayor Howorth, to direct staff to proceed with the deaccession of Mankind’s Struggle for Eternal Peace. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Howorth, Napolitano , Montgomery and Franklin
Nay: 1 - Lesser
A motion was made by Councilmember Napolitano, seconded by Mayor Howorth, to direct staff to proceed with the deaccession of the tile mural on the pier retaining wall within the next year. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano, Montgomery and Franklin Nay: 0
A motion was made by Mayor Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Napolitano, to direct staff to return with a maintenance and budget plan for the pieces that were allocated funding, and to present a revised RLA report in one year that excludes the benches and utility boxes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Napolitano, Montgomery and Franklin Nay: 0
At 7:47 PM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 8:02 PM with all City Councilmembers present.
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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
Public Works Director Erick Lee provided the staff presentation and responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Montgomery, seconded by Councilmember Napolitano, to adopt Resolution No. 24-0137, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving Amendment No. 2 to the solid waste franchise agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach and Waste Management. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Howorth, Napolitano , Montgomery and Franklin
Nay: 1 - Lesser
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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
City Clerk Liza Tamura introduced Deputy City Clerk Breana Contreras who provided the staff presentation.
Deputy City Clerk Contreras and City Clerk Tamura responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, seconded by Mayor Howorth, to approve Option 1 as outlined in the staff report, adopting Resolution No. 24-0132 to change the membership designation of Seat No. 2 from “Business Community” to “Member At-Large,” and directing staff to defer the appointment of a new commissioner until the January 21, 2025, City Council meeting. Staff was also directed to conduct public outreach and seek new applicants for City Council’s consideration. The City Council clarified that individuals who have already confirmed their interest do not need to reapply.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Howorth, Lesser and Franklin
Nay: 2 - Napolitano and Montgomery
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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
City Clerk Liza Tamura introduced Deputy City Clerk Breana Contreras who provided the staff presentation.
City Clerk Tamura responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Heather Kim
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, seconded by Mayor Howorth, to accept the resignation, declare the vacancy for Cultural Arts Seat No. 5, and direct staff to conduct public outreach and seek new applicants for City Council’s consideration, and deferred appointment until the January 21, 2025, City Council meeting. The City Council also clarified that individuals who have already confirmed their interest do not need to reapply. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Howorth, Lesser and Franklin
Nay: 2 - Napolitano and Montgomery
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTSL.
None.
December 3, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSM.
Councilmember Napolitano requested to agendize a discussion regarding eliminating unnecessary street signage throughout the City. Mayor Howorth concurred.
Councilmember Napolitano requested to agendize a discussion on exploring additional options to maximize parking for bicycles, motorcycles, and scooters.
City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian responded to City Council questions.
Councilmember Napolitano withdrew his request.
Councilmember Montgomery requested to agendize a discussion regarding red zone lanes on Sepulveda Boulevard between Rosecrans Avenue and Artesia Boulevard. Councilmember Napolitano concurred.
Councilmember Franklin requested to agendize a discussion on dedicated parking for bicycles, motorcycles, and scooters. Councilmember Napolitano concurred.
CITY MANAGER REPORTN.
None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTO.
None.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMSP.
14. 24-0406Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.