Tuesday, December 17, 2024
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
City Council 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 17, 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 17, 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, December 11, 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
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
December 17, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda H. REORGANIZATION
1. 24-0447City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2024 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2024 c) City Council Special Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2024 d) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2024 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2024City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2024City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2024 City Council Special Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2024City Council Special Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2024 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2024City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2024 Attachments:
2. 24-0422Consideration of a Resolution Citing the Facts of the November 5, 2024, General Election (City Clerk Tamura).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0138
B) DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO CODIFY ORDINANCE NO. 24-
0009 AS ADOPTED BY THE VOTERS
Resolution No. 24-0138Resolution No. 24-0138
Ordinance No. 24-0009Ordinance No. 24-0009
Attachments:
3. 24-0420City Council Reorganization:
a) Recognition of Outgoing City Councilmember Steve Napolitano b) Recognition of Outgoing City Councilmember Richard Montgomery c) Oath of Office to Re-Elected City Councilmember Joe Franklin d) Oath of Office to Newly Elected City Councilmember Nina Tarnay e) Oath of Office to Newly Elected City Councilmember Steve Charelian f) Oath of Office to Re-Elected City Treasurer Tim Lilligren (City Clerk Tamura).
PRESENT AND ACCEPT
Certification - Election Results of November 5, 2024, General Municipal Elections
Certification - Election Results of November 5, 2024, General Municipal Elections
Attachments:
I. RECESS AND RECONVENE
J. ROLL CALL
December 17, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda K. 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
L. RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO A MEETING OF THE MANHATTAN BEACH
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CORPORATION
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CORPORATION IV. GENERAL BUSINESS
4. 24-0419Reorganization of the Manhattan Beach Capital Improvements Corporation to Fill the Seats Occupied by Steve Napolitano and Richard Montgomery (Finance Director/Chief Financial Officer Jones).
APPROVE
M. ADJOURN THE MANHATTAN BEACH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CORPORATION
AND RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
N. 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.
5. 24-0421Consideration of the Approval of City Council Assignments (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council AssignmentsCity Council Assignments
City Council Assignments & Committee DescriptionsCity Council Assignments & Committee Descriptions Attachments:
6. 24-0417Consideration and Approval of the 2025 City Council Meeting Calendar (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
2025 City Council Meeting Calendar2025 City Council Meeting CalendarAttachments:
December 17, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
7. 24-0451Consideration of List of Appointments Made by the City Council to All Regular and Ongoing Boards and Commissions (Maddy Act) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
2024 Maddy Act List2024 Maddy Act ListAttachments:
8. 24-0457Consideration of a Resignation from Library Commissioner Millea, Declaration of a Vacancy for Library Commission Member-At-Large Seat No. 3 (Millea), and Direction to the City Clerk to Conduct Public Outreach for the Vacant Library Commission Seat No. 3. (City Clerk Tamura).
A) ACCEPT RESIGNATION
B) DECLARE VACANCY
C) DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO CONDUCT PUBLIC OUTREACH
Resignation Letter - Commissioner MilleaResignation Letter - Commissioner MilleaAttachments:
9. 24-0452Financial Report:
a) Schedule of Demands: November 2024
b) Investment Portfolio Report: October 2024
c) Month End Financial Reports: October 2024 (Interim Finance Director Jones).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for November 2024Schedule of Demands for November 2024 Investment Portfolio for the Month of October 2024Investment Portfolio for the Month of October 2024 Month End Report for the Month of October 2024Month End Report for the Month of October 2024 Attachments:
10. 24-0400Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Preparatory and Administrative Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) for Implementation of the City’s Local Transactions and Use Tax; Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Examination of Confidential Records; and Appropriation of Unbudgeted Funds from the Unreserved General Fund Balance (Interim Finance Director Jones).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 24-0141 AND 24-0142
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Resolution No. 24-0141Resolution No. 24-0141
Resolution No. 24-0142Resolution No. 24-0142
Agreement - CDTFA (Exhibit A Preparatory)Agreement - CDTFA (Exhibit A Preparatory) Agreement - CDTFA (Exhibit B Administrative)Agreement - CDTFA (Exhibit B Administrative) Ordinance No. 24-0009 (To Be Adopted December 17, 2024)Ordinance No. 24-0009 (To Be Adopted December 17, 2024) Attachments:
December 17, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
11. 24-0458Consideration of a Resolution to Approve an Agreement with M.S. Tours, Inc. DBA Main Street Tours for Charter Bus Services in an Amount up to $100,000 Per Year and Not-to-Exceed $300,000 over Three Years (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0140
Resolution No. 24-0140Resolution No. 24-0140
Agreement - M.S. Tours, Inc. DBA Main Street ToursAgreement - M.S. Tours, Inc. DBA Main Street Tours Vendor ComparisonVendor Comparison
Attachments:
12. 24-0442Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by Oppenheimer National for the Polliwog Park Fitness Station Replacement Project (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ACCEPT
B) AUTHORIZE
Location MapLocation MapAttachments:
13. 24-0346Lot 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:
O. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda.
P. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the discretion of the Mayor, each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item.
Q. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
14. 24-0437Consideration of a Resolution Appointing Michael Lang as Interim Fire Chief and Approval of an Employment Agreement with Michael Lang (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0139
Resolution No. 24-0139Resolution No. 24-0139
Employment Agreement - Michael LangEmployment Agreement - Michael Lang Attachments:
December 17, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda R. 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.
S. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request that items be placed on a future agenda with the concurrence of one other Councilmember.
T. CITY MANAGER REPORT
U. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
V. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
15. 24-0449Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
16. 24-0450Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2024
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of October 28, 2024
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2024Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of October 28, 2024Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of October 28, 2024 Attachments:
17. 24-0466Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions Regarding 1305 Highland Avenue (Uncle Bill’s Pancake House) (Acting Community Development Director Heise).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
W. CLOSED SESSION
X ADJOURNMENT
Y. FUTURE MEETINGS
December 17, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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 17, 2024FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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 Z. 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