Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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
Acting Finance Director Libby Bretthauer
Human Resources Director Lisa Jenkins
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman
Police Chief Rachel Johnson
Interim Fire Chief Michael Lang
Interim Community Development Director Michael Codron
Public Works Director Erick Lee
Information Technology Director Miguel Guardado
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Amy Thomas Howorth
Mayor Pro Tem David Lesser
Councilmember Joe Franklin
Councilmember Nina Trieu Tarnay
Councilmember Steve S. Charelian
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INDEX
CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH
1400 Highland Avenue Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
www.manhattanbeach.gov • (310) 802-5000
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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, May 6, 2025 (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, April 30, 2025, 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
Walker Overholt, Grand View Elementary School
C. ROLL CALL
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D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 25-0210Presentation of a Proclamation to the Beach Cities Health District Declaring May, 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month and Accepting a Proclamation from the Beach Cities Health District Regarding Mental Health Awareness (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
A) PROCLAIM
B) ACCEPT
ProclamationProclamationAttachments:
2. 25-0193Certificates of Recognition to Cyndi Strand and the Blankets of Love South Bay Volunteers on Their Milestone of Donating 5,000 Blankets to Various Beneficiaries (Richstone Family Center, Casa de los Angelitos, Shelter Partnership, Good + Foundation, Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, and Baby2Baby) (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
PRESENT
CertificatesCertificatesAttachments:
3. 25-0192Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Local AYSO Teams for Placing in the Soccer Western States Championship (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
PRESENT
Certificates - AYSO LunaticsCertificates - AYSO Lunatics Certificates - AYSO Blue FireCertificates - AYSO Blue Fire Certificates - AYSO VenomCertificates - AYSO Venom
Certificates - AYSO MambasCertificates - AYSO Mambas
Certificates - AYSO MB BlackCertificates - AYSO MB Black Certificates - AYSO KSACertificates - AYSO KSA
Attachments:
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.
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G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
At the discretion of the Mayor, the Mayor may allow 2 minutes of public comments.
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, May 6, 2025 (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
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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.
4. 25-0176
City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes
(City Council Governance Workshop) of February 10, 2025 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2025 c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2025 d) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes
(Boards and Commissions Interviews) of April 22, 2025
e) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes
(State of the City) of April 29, 2025 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (City Council Governance Workshop) of February 10, 2025
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (City Council Governance Workshop) of February 10, 2025
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2025City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2025 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Boards and Commissions Interviews) of April 22, 2025
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Boards and Commissions Interviews) of April 22, 2025
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (State of the City) of April 29, 2025
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (State of the City) of April 29, 2025
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5. 25-0195Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) May 4, 2025, as International Firefighters’ Day
b) May 15, 2025, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day c) May 4-10, 2025, as Professional Municipal Clerks Week d) May 4-10, 2025, as Public Service Recognition Week
e) May 4-10, 2025, as National Correctional Officers Week f) May 11-17, 2025, as National Police Week
g) May 18-24, 2025, as National Public Works Week
h) May 2025, as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month i) May 2025, as Building Safety Month
j) May 2025, as Jewish American Heritage Month
k) May 2025, as National Bicycle Safety Month
l) May 2025, as Older Americans Month
PROCLAIM
Proclamation - International Firefighters' DayProclamation - International Firefighters' Day Proclamation - National Peace Officers Memorial DayProclamation - National Peace Officers Memorial Day Proclamation - Professional Municipal Clerks WeekProclamation - Professional Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation - Public Service Recognition WeekProclamation - Public Service Recognition Week Proclamation - National Correctional Officers WeekProclamation - National Correctional Officers Week Proclamation - National Police WeekProclamation - National Police Week Proclamation - National Public Works WeekProclamation - National Public Works Week Proclamation - Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Proclamation - Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Proclamation - Building Safety MonthProclamation - Building Safety Month Proclamation - Jewish American Heritage MonthProclamation - Jewish American Heritage Month Proclamation - National Bicycle Safety MonthProclamation - National Bicycle Safety Month Proclamation - Older Americans MonthProclamation - Older Americans Month Attachments:
6. 25-0132Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with waterTALENT, LLC to Extend the Term Through June 30, 2027, and Provide Specialty Technical Temporary Staffing Services at a cost Not-To-Exceed $650,000 (No Budget Impact) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0027
Resolution No. 25-0027Resolution No. 25-0027
Amendment No. 2 - waterTALENT, LLCAmendment No. 2 - waterTALENT, LLC Agreement and Amendment No. 1 - waterTalent, LLC.Agreement and Amendment No. 1 - waterTalent, LLC.
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7. 25-0204Consideration of a Purchase of One Budgeted Replacement Fire Engine from South Coast Fire Equipment in the Amount of $1,593,170 (Budgeted) (Interim Fire Chief Lang).
A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT
B) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE
South Coast Fire Equipment Quote (April 24, 2025)South Coast Fire Equipment Quote (April 24, 2025) Pierce Enforcer 75’ Aerial Engine SpecificationPierce Enforcer 75’ Aerial Engine Specification Agreement - SourcewellAgreement - Sourcewell
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8. 25-0158Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Unbudgeted) (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
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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.
9. 25-02012025 Annual Appointments to Boards and Commissions (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
(Estimated Time: 45 Mins.)
APPOINT
Boards and Commissions AdvertisementBoards and Commissions AdvertisementAttachments:
10. 25-0067Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Operating Budget (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer).
(Estimated Time: 45 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget (Web-Link Provided)Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget (Web-Link Provided) List of Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed and Deferred Budget EnhancementsList of Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed and Deferred Budget Enhancements PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
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11. 25-0117Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Pass-Through Increase for Cost Recovery Related to Wholesale Water Purchases and Discussion of the Need for an Updated Water Rate Study, Sewer Rate Study, and Financial Plan (Budgeted Fiscal Year 2026) (Public Works Director Lee). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0046
B) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Adopt Resolution No. 25-0046Adopt Resolution No. 25-0046 Fiscal Year 2025 Pass-Through Rate Calculation ReportFiscal Year 2025 Pass-Through Rate Calculation Report PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
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12. 25-0181Discuss and Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Interim Uses of the City’s Recent Real Property Acquisition Located at 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (Minimal Budget Impact) (Interim Community Development Director Codron).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Location MapLocation Map
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
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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.
13. 25-0160
Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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14. 25-0194Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 27, 2024 (Interim Community Development Director Codron)
b) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 25, 2024 (Interim Community Development Director Codron)
c) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
d) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of February 24, 202 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
e) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2025 (Interim Community Development Director Codron)
f) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2025 (Interim Community Development Director Codron)
g) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
h) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
i) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2025 (Interim Community Development Director Codron)
j) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2025 (Interim Community Development Director Codron).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 27, 2024Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 27, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 25, 2024Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 25, 2024 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes January 27, 2025Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes January 27, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes February 24, 2025Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes February 24, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2025 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes March 17, 2025Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes March 17, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes March 24, 2025Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes March 24, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2025 Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2025
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2025
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15. 25-0219Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions: Consideration of a Use Permit to Allow the Operation of a Food and Beverage Sales Use with Off-Sale of Beer and Wine, in Conjunction with an Ancillary Eating and Drinking Establishment Use with On-Sale Beer and Wine Located at 1121 Artesia Boulevard (The Butchery) (Interim Community Development Director Codron).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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
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 (Rescheduled to Thursday, May 29, 2025)
May 28, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting May 29, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting (Rescheduled from Monday, May 26, 2025)
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T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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 December 24, 2025 - Wednesday - Christmas Eve (City Hall Closes at 12:00 PM) December 25, 2025 - Thursday - Christmas Day Observed
December 31, 2024 - Wednesday - New Year's Eve (City Hall Closes at 12:00 PM) January 1, 2026 – Thursday – New Years Day Observed
January 19, 2026 – Monday – Martin Luther King Day
February 16, 2026 - Monday - Presidents Day
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TO:
Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Howorth
SUBJECT:
Presentation of a Proclamation to the Beach Cities Health District Declaring May, 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month and Accepting a Proclamation from the Beach Cities Health District Regarding Mental Health Awareness (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
A) PROCLAIM
B) ACCEPT
____________________________________________________________________ The City Council of the City of Manhattan Beach
Does Hereby Proudly Proclaim
May 2025
as
Mental Health Awareness Month
ATTACHMENT:
1. Proclamation
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TO:
Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Howorth
SUBJECT:
Certificates of Recognition to Cyndi Strand and the Blankets of Love South Bay Volunteers on Their Milestone of Donating 5,000 Blankets to Various Beneficiaries (Richstone Family Center, Casa de los Angelitos, Shelter Partnership, Good + Foundation, Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, and Baby2Baby) (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
PRESENT
____________________________________________________________________ The City Council of the City of Manhattan Beach
Does Hereby Proudly Recognize
The Following
For Donating 5,000 Blankets to Various Beneficiaries
Through Blankets of Love South Bay Volunteers
Founder
Cyndi Strand
Volunteers
Laura Barbato
Julie Bisceglia
Paula Brissette
Suzy Cawthon
Cathy Churchwell
Nancy Cook
Suzie Deshmukh
Rosalynd Divinity
Marsha Ensminger
Anne Garrett
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Linda Glaza
Elli Horne
Rhonda Ingelman
Linda Ivey
Cristina Kabealo
Karen LaBelle
Carole Leff
Jackie Loper
Judy Mann
Penny Mason
Marcie Matika
Andrea Miller
Catherine Nall
Barbara Ravetti
Sylvia Rayner
Amy Roberts
Lorna Ross
Janice Rudolph
Mimi Rumpp
Muriel Savikas
Carole Schoendienst
Joyce Stepanek
Kari Walker
Linda West
Alice Williams
Maria Wohlmuth
Lynn Zeman
Janet Zimmerman
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Agenda Date: 5/6/2025
TO:
Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Howorth
SUBJECT:
Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Local AYSO Teams for Placing in the Soccer Western States Championship (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
PRESENT
____________________________________________________________________ The City Council of the City of Manhattan Beach
Does Hereby Proudly Recognize the
Following AYSO Teams for
Placing in the Soccer Western States Championship
AYSO 12UG - Lunatics Team
Winners of Region 18 Beach Cup 1st Place,
Area 1D Tournament of Champions 2nd Place and
Section 1 League Championship 1st Place
12UG Lunatics
Maya Karim
Alexis Lemieux
Ava Luedeke
Ella Melendez
Skylar Osuna
Lucy Reichle
Mia Reichle
Skylar Reiss
Marlo Talbott
Willow Young
Coaches
Assistant Coach Ron Melendez
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Assistant Coach Adam Reiss
Head Coach Chris Talbott
AYSO 14UG - Blue Fire Team
Winners of Region 18 Beach Cup 1st Place,
Area 1D Tournament of Champions 1st Place, and
Section 1 League Championship 1st Place
AYSO 14UG - Blue Fire
Brinley Andrews
Matilda Buchanan
Bella Feldman
Lennon Fortmann
Stella Freelin
Sienna Kadera
Shayne Massey
Makaila Reese
Charlize Rico
Eloise Rumminger
Rose Walsh
Audrey West
Phoebe Wuebben
Coaches
Assistant Coach Collin West
Head Coach Patrick Wuebben
AYSO 12UG - All Star Venom Team
Winners of Area 1D All Star Tournament 1st Place and
Section 1 All Star Championship 2nd Place
12UG Venom
Talar Adishian
Candace Christensen
Charlotte Gilleland
Ellie Helou
Ellora Kottoor
Madison Kratz
Skylar Loder
Mia McCoy
Elise Myers
Peyton Myers
Marlo Talbott
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Coaches
Assistant Coach Jim Kottoor
Head Coach Chris Talbott
AYSO 12UB - All Star Mambas Team
Winners of Area 1D All Star Tournament 1st Place and
Section 1 All Star Championship 1st Place
12UB Mambas
Kai Billett
Noah Dax
Connor Deery
Connor DeFalco
Levi Eyer
Andrew Fach
George La Bella
Sammy Lasko
Jack Mosier
Lukas Pasula
Fidel Sanchez
Beau Venning
Coaches
Assistant Coach James DeFalco
Head Coach James Mosier
AYSO 14UG - All Star MB Black Team
Winners of Area 1D All Star Tournament 1st Place and
Section 1 All Star Championship 1st Place
14UG MB Black
Quincy D’Andrea
Simone Dozier
Miri Flosse
Axi Herbert
Emily Keane
Darcey Larcombe
Candace Lee
Madison Loder
Ellie Mathes
Keira McCracken
Gianna Sawalich
Ava Shay
Lauren Tran
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Coaches
Assistant Coach Blair Herbert
Head Coach Chris Mathew O’Neill
AYSO 14UB - All Star KSA Team
Winners of Area 1D All Star Tournament 1st Place and
Section 1 All Star Championship 1st Place
14UB KSA
Braden Balik
Jackson Billett
Tyler Buxton
Colton Cantrell
Gage Harris
Brody Kakuk
Lucas Kraines
Marco Olson
Blake Paddock
Silas Rizkalla
Tyler Sotsky
Jaxton Vann
Valentino Vizia
Owen Werhane
Coaches
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Head Coach Tim Harris
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Agenda Date: 5/6/2025
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Manager
FROM:
Liza Tamura, City Clerk
Martha Alvarez, Assistant City Clerk
Breana Contreras, Deputy City Clerk
Jamie Morita, Office Assistant
SUBJECT:
City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes
(City Council Governance Workshop) of February 10, 2025 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2025 c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2025 d) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes
(Boards and Commissions Interviews) of April 22, 2025
e) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes
(State of the City) of April 29, 2025 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
_____________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION:
The attached minutes are for City Council approval:
Attachment(s):
1. City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (City Council Governance Workshop) of February 10, 2025
2. City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2025
3. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2025
4. City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Boards and Commissions Interviews) of April 22, 2025
5. City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (State of the City) of April 29, 2025
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File Number: 25-0176
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Monday, February 10, 2025
8:00 AM
City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Library Meeting Room
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Amy Thomas Howorth
Mayor Pro Tem David Lesser
Councilmember Joe Franklin
Councilmember Nina Trieu Tarnay
Councilmember Steve S. Charelian
Meeting Minutes - Draft
City Council Governance Workshop
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Meeting
Meeting Minutes - Draft
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY ARCHIVES THE VIDEO RECORDINGS OF ALL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND THE VIDEO FOR THIS MEETING IS HEREBY INCORPORATED BY THIS REFERENCE. ALSO IN SUPPORT OF
MORE TRANSPARENCY AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE, THE CITY OFFERS CLOSED CAPTIONING FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. FOR A COMPLETE RECORD OF THIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING, GO TO:
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.
Mayor Howorth led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALLC.
City Council:
Present - Mayor Howorth, Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, Councilmember Franklin, Councilmember Tarnay and Councilmember Charelian Staff:
Present - City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Attorney Quinn Barrow, City Clerk Liza Tamura, Human Resources Director Lisa Jenkins, Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman, Police Cheif Rachel Johnson, Interim Fire Cheif Michael Lang, Public Works Director Erick Lee, Information Technology Director Miguel Guardado, and Senior Management Analyst Patricia Matson.
Facilitator:
Present - Knight Leadership Solutions, Owner and Chief Influencer Marie Knight and Knight Leadership Solutions, Assistant Doll Knight APPROVAL OF THE AGENDAD.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, seconded by Councilmember Tarnay, to approve the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Howorth, Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian5 - Nay: 0
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)E.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
CITY COUNCIL GOVERNANCE WORKSHOPF.
At 8:09 AM, the City Council went into the CIty Council Governance Workshop with all City Councilmembers present.
Achievements and Missed OpportunitiesI.
Defining the Partnership: Council and Staff roles and the Collaborative Process
II.
At 9:25 AM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 9:30 AM with all City Councilmembers present.
Leadership in the PartnershipIII.
At 10:52 AM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 11:00 AM with all City Councilmembers present.
The C’s of a High Performing Partnership:IV.
At 11:45 AM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 12:10 PM with all City Councilmembers present.
Commitment to the Cause
Clarity
Connection
Communication
Collaboration
See attached document for details of the City Council Governance Workshop.
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ADJOURNMENTG.
At 1:22 PM, Mayor Howorth adjourned the meeting to the February 18, 2025, Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting at 4:00 PM.
_____________________________
Breana Contreras
Recording Secretary
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Amy Thomas Howorth
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Liza Tamura
City Clerk
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Workshop
F e b r u a r y
1 0
2 0 2 5City of
Manhattan
Beach
Follow-up Report
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City’s Values
City’s Vision Statement
City’s Mission Statement
Council Workshop Report 1
To improve the quality of life for residents,
businesses, and visitors, while preserving the
city's small-town character. The city's vision also
includes strong governance, financial
sustainability, and environmental stewardship.
Integrity
Transparency
Open Communication
Collaboration
Mutual Respect
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.
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Council Workshop Report 2
Prouds *indicates multiple shared sentiments
Successful elections
IT enhancements
The baseline among elected Council is positive
Ballot measures for the storm drain and sales tax
Appointing a new City Manager
Moving projects forward (ie) the Fitness Park
Completed the Strategic Plan for Parks and Recreation
Adapting to a new workforce
Revenue measure passed *
Dog Run
Great new hires
New Human Resources team
Opportunities for advancements
Completion thus far for Lot 3 *
Council is listening to it’s residents
Implementing 5 year CIP
Not reinventing the wheel with operations
AV upgrades in the Council Chamber *
Recruitment/Intern Program is generating permanent hires Supporting the District Attorney
Were able to complete some deferred park maintenance projects and had the budget to do so.
Crime is down every year
Great investigations, arrests, and one important release Public Works’ field positions were filled
Staff changes if Fire’s Second Rescue unit
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Sorries
Council Workshop Report 3
*indicates multiple shared sentiments
Anticipating issues
Challenges with Solid Waste
Sorry there’s not more room in Council Chamber
No funds to build what is needed (ie) the pool
Seeking additional means of communicating to the public for a greater reach
More time needed, in general
The Partnership
Watering hole - all are gathered for one common
purpose
Marching Band
Everyone on the same bus, moving forward
Tending a garden, with a soil of trust and planting seeds for the community
Swatch watch - transparent, functioning cogs working
together efficiently
Metaphorically describe what you want the Partnership to look like in the coming year
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Council Workshop Report 4
The Partnership
Unexpected events shifting our priorities
Making what we do about the community, and not
oneself
Juggling and prioritizing multiple competing projects
with limited resources and funds
Helping residents understand our process and policies,
and educating them about what is possible
Solving problems when there are things that are out of
our control
Misinformation, and navigating such with the public
and at meetings
Listening to each other
What are the Challenges of being an Elected Official?
High expectations with limited resources
Educating the public and Council
Abiding by state and Federal laws and policies, as well as the Coastal Commission
Providing facts, while still acknowledging issues and
emotions
What are the Challenges of being Staff?
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Staff Staff & Council Council
Council’s support with
educating the public on
certain issues
Council to understand
the dynamics of current
and incoming younger
workforce
Support and
acknowledgement for
the departments doing
the work in the
background (ie) IT
Trust
Honest and open
conversations
Staying open to
change and ready to
adapt
An open channel of
communication and
of sharing
information with
each other (ie)
information from
social media, etc.
When sharing
information, it is
detailed and factual
A commitment to
finding solutions
Responsiveness and
an effort to explain
when more
information is
needed.
Welcoming
curiosity from
Council
Open to bringing in
outside experts
Staff’s expertise,
experience, and
wisdom regarding
issues the City has
encountered
Council Workshop Report 5
The Partnership
What do you need from each other to be successful in your role in the Partnership?
Final thoughts
Should we revisit the City’s Vision Statment?
Final thoughts, questions, or concerns from the Workshop? City Council Meeting
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Knight Leadership Solutions
2439 E. Quincy Ave.
Orange, CA 92967
714-920-6717
knightleadershipsolutions.com
[email protected]
Contact
Council Workshop Report 6
Remember...
We thank you for engaging us
to facilitate your path forward
to continued success.
When you know your WHY
your WHAT becomes more
effective and impactful
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4:00 PM
City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Amy Thomas Howorth
Mayor Pro Tem David Lesser
Councilmember Joe Franklin
Councilmember Nina Trieu Tarnay
Councilmember Steve S. Charelian
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Meeting Minutes - Draft
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY ARCHIVES THE VIDEO RECORDINGS OF ALL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND THE VIDEO FOR THIS MEETING IS HEREBY INCORPORATED BY THIS REFERENCE. ALSO IN SUPPORT OF
MORE TRANSPARENCY AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE, THE CITY OFFERS CLOSED CAPTIONING FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. FOR A COMPLETE RECORD OF THIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING, GO TO:
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.
Mayor Howorth led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALLC.
Roll Call by City Clerk Liza Tamura.
Mayor Howorth, Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, Councilmember Franklin, Present: 5 - APPROVAL OF THE AGENDAD.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tarnay, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to approve the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
Councilmember Tarnay and Councilmember Charelian
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April 14, 2025City Council Adjourned Regular
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)E.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
CLOSED SESSIONF.
Sitting Labor Negotiator Attorney Peter Brown announced the following Closed Session:
ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN
CLOSED SESSION
I.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiator:
Peter Brown, Chief Negotiator
Employee Group(s):
Manhattan Beach Police Officers Association
Manhattan Beach Police Management Association
Manhattan Beach Firefighters' Association
Manhattan Beach Mid-Management Employee Association
California Teamsters Local 911
Manhattan Beach Part-Time Employees Association
Unrepresented (Executive, Management & Confidential)
RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSIONII.
At 4:02 PM, the City Council recessed into Closed Session.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSIONIII.
At 5:33 PM, the City Council reconvened into Open Session with all City Councilmembers present.
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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSIONIV.
Sitting Labor Negotiator Attorney Peter Brown announced that the City Council went into Closed Session. In accordance to Government Code Section 54957.1 and 54957.6, there was no reportable action taken.
ADJOURNMENTG.
At 5:34 PM, Mayor Howorth adjourned the meeting.
_____________________________
Jamie Morita
Recording Secretary
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Amy Thomas Howorth
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Liza Tamura
City Clerk
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
6:00 PM
City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Regular Meeting
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Amy Thomas Howorth
Mayor Pro Tem David Lesser
Councilmember Joe Franklin
Councilmember Nina Trieu Tarnay
Councilmember Steve S. Charelian
Meeting Minutes - Draft
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY ARCHIVES THE VIDEO RECORDINGS OF ALL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND THE VIDEO FOR THIS MEETING IS HEREBY INCORPORATED BY THIS REFERENCE. ALSO IN SUPPORT OF
MORE TRANSPARENCY AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE, THE CITY OFFERS CLOSED CAPTIONING FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. FOR A COMPLETE RECORD OF THIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING, GO TO:
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.
Audrey Judson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALLC.
Roll Call led by City Clerk Liza Tamura.
Mayor Howorth, Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, Councilmember Franklin, Councilmember Tarnay and Councilmember Charelian
Present: 5 -
CEREMONIAL CALENDARD.
1. 25-0172Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Alicia Fei, Evan Lee, Marcus Mann, Elara Onat, and Sophia Zandpour for Receiving the 2025 Circle Award for Excellence in Poetry Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department’s Older Adults Program.
PRESENT
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Howorth and Bob Perkins of the Poetry Circle, presented Certificates of Recognition to the following recipients of the 2025 Circle Award for Excellence in Poetry, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department’s Older Adults Program.
Recipients:
Alicia Fei
Evan Lee
Marcus Mann
Elara Onat
Sophia Zandpour
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2. 25-0179Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Outdoor Dining Task Force Members for their Participation as a Member and Alternate.
PRESENT
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Howorth presented Certificates of Recognition to the following Outdoor Dining Task Force Members for their participation as a member and alternate.
Planning Commissioners
Joseph Ungoco, Member
Kristin Sistos, Alternate
Parking and Public Improvements Commissioner
Bob DaGiau, Member
Downtown Business and Professional Association (DBPA)
Jill Lamkin, Member
Chamber of Commerce
Maureen McBride, Member
Downtown Residents
Jim Burton, Member
Carol Perrin, Alternate
North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District (NMBBID) Mike Simms, Member
North Manhattan Beach Residents
Kimberlee Kelly, Member
Michael Cohen, Alternate
Commercial (MVSC)
Don Ziss, Member
Sher Willis, Alternate
Commercial (Non-MVSC)
Harout Ashikian, Member
At-Large Residents
Paul Mullin, Member
Bridgette Goodman, Member
Brenda O’Leary, Alternate
Loretta Raftery, Alternate
At-Large Resident/Business
Faith Lyons, Member
Peir Serota, Member
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Rachel Vandenberg, Alternate
Gerry Morton, Alternate
George Wright, Alternate
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCESE.
A motion was made by Councilmember Franklin, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, to pull Agenda Item No. 8 to be considered at a future City Council meeting and waive full reading of ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian5 - Nay: 0
CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
F.
Library Manager Josh Murray invited adults of the community to attend the upcoming program, “Turning Ideas Into Words,” featuring editor and writing coach Jazmin Bozwell, on April 22, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM.
Cultural Arts Supervisor Randy Niessen invited the community to attend the opening reception of “Let Me Fix You a Plate” at the Manhattan Beach Art Center on April 18, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce Board Member Jill Lamkin invited the community to attend the “State of the City” event, taking place in O’Donnell Hall at American Martyrs Church on April 29, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. A mixer reception hosted by the Chamber will follow from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, and registration is required.
Waste Management (WM) Recycling Education Representative Bobby Bell reminded the community about the upcoming Free Paper Shredding event at Mira Costa on April 26, 2025, and announced the “Compost Made Easy” class, which will be held at Polliwog Park’s Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden on May 3, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Police Chief Rachel Johnson invited the community to attend the “Tip-A-Cop” event at Rock'N Fish on April 30, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM; reminded the community to stay safe, enjoy Spring Break responsibly encouraging safe e-bike riding, keeping dogs leashed unless in designated dog parks, and driving cautiously while following the rules of the road; and responded to City Council questions.
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April 15, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Draft PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)G.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Justin Zapata
Ray Lawson
German Soria
Maureen McBride
Stephen D’Amico
Kelly Oelschlager
Steve Packwood
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
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April 15, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Draft CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)H.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to approve the Consent Calendar with Agenda Item No. 8 being removed to be considered at a future City Council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian5 - Nay: 0
25-01503. City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2025 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2025 c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2025 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
4. 25-0169
Financial Report:
a) Schedule of Demands: March 2025
b) Investment Portfolio Report: February 2025
c) Month End Financial Reports: February 2025
(No Budget Impact) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
5. 25-0178
Declaration of a Proclamation Declaring April 2025, as National Poetry Month.
PROCLAIM
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
6. 25-0167
Consideration of Approving a Comprehensive Citywide Salary Schedule for All City Positions and Adjustments to Salary Ranges (No Budget Impact) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0037
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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7. 25-0165Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 2.37 (Public Projects) of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code to Remove the Online Bid and Proposal Service Fee for Capital Projects and Public Construction Projects (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-0003
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
8. 25-0025
Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Three-Year Maintenance Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists for Tree Management Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $3,102,425 (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0038
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and will be continued to be considered at a future City Council meeting, per City Council consensus.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDARI.
8. 25-0025
Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Three-Year Maintenance Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists for Tree Management Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $3,102,425 (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0038
Mayor Howorth reminded everyone that Item No. 8 from the Consent Calendar will be continued and considered at a future City Council meeting, per City Council consensus.
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9. 25-0055Conduct a Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Regarding the Citywide User Fee Schedule and Cost Allocation Plan (Unbudgeted) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer).
(Estimated Time: 45 Min.)
A)
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0020
Acting Finance Director Libby Bretthauer introduced Budget & Financial Analyst Emy-Rose Hanna who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Budget & Financial Analyst Hanna introduced Willdan Financial Services Principal Consultant Tony Thrasher who continued with the PowerPoint presentation for the Finance Department.
Willdan Financial Services Principal Consultant Thrasher and Acting Finance Director Bretthauer responded to City Council questions.
Willdan Financial Services Principal Consultant Thrasher continued with the PowerPoint presentation for the Parks and Recreation Department.
Willdan Financial Services Principal Consultant Thrasher, Senior Management Analyst Linda Robb and Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman responded to City Council questions.
Willdan Financial Services Principal Consultant Thrasher continued with the PowerPoint presentation for the Management Services Department - City Clerk.
City Clerk Liza Tamura responded to City Council questions.
Willdan Financial Services Principal Consultant Thrasher continued with the PowerPoint presentation for Citywide.
Willdan Financial Services Principal Consultant Thrasher, Acting Finance Director Bretthauer, Senior Management Analyst Patty Matson and City Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to City Council questions.
Willdan Financial Services Principal Consultant Thrasher continued with the PowerPoint presentation for the Police Department.
Willdan Financial Services Principal Consultant Thrasher and Police Chief Rachel Johnson responded to City Council questions.
Willdan Financial Services Principal Consultant Thrasher continued with the PowerPoint presentation for the Fire and Public Works Department.
Public Works Director Erick Lee, Principal Civil Engineer Mike Guerrero, Senior Management Analyst Nicholle Petroff and Willdan Financial Services Principal Consultant Thrasher responded to City Council questions.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Willdan Financial Services Principal Consultant Thrasher, Budget & Financial Analyst Hanna, Traffic Engineer Erik Zandvliet, Planning Manager Adam Finestone, Building Official Ryan Heise and Principal Civil Engineer Guerrero responded to City Council questions.
Willdan Financial Services Principal Consultant Thrasher continued with the PowerPoint presentation for New and Eliminated Fees.
Traffic Engineer Zandvliet and Building Official Heise responded to City Council questions.
Willdan Financial Services Principal Consultant Thrasher and Budget & Financial Analyst Hanna continued with the PowerPoint presentation for Policy Considerations.
Budget & Financial Analyst Hanna responded to City Council questions.
At 8:21 PM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 8:40 PM with all City Councilmembers present.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Steve Packwood
Stefan Kampe
Jim Burton
Jill Lamkin
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
Budget & Financial Analyst Hanna, Traffic Engineer Zandvliet, City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian, Planning Manager Finestone, City Attorney Barrow, Willdan Financial Services Principal Consultant Trasher and Public Works Director Lee responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Charelian, seconded by Councilmember Tarnay, to adopt, as amended, Resolution No. 25-0020, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council establishing new fees and charges for goods, services, and facilities provided by the City of Manhattan Beach and amending and restating the City’s comprehensive fee schedule.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
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10. 25-0144Conduct a Public Hearing for Consideration of:
a)
Coastal Development Permits to Approve an Increase to Parking Meter Rates at On-Street Meters, City Parking Lots and Beach Parking Lots and an Increase to Commercial Parking Permit Rates in the Coastal Zone;
b) A Resolution to Approve an Increase to On-Street Parking Meter Rates Outside of the Coastal Zone; and
c) A Resolution to Approve an Increase to Citywide Parking Citation Penalties (Unbudgeted) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer and Interim Community Development Director Codron).
(Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0039, 25-0040, 25-0041, AND 25-0042
Acting Finance Director Libby Bretthauer provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Following the PowerPoint presentation, the City Council considered extending the meeting beyond 11:00 PM.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to City Council questions.
At 10:20 PM, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, seconded by Councilmember Charelian, to extend the April 15, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting past 11:00 PM. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
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Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Jill Lamkin
Jim Burton
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
Acting Finance Director Bretthauer, Public Works Director Erick Lee and Traffic Engineer Zandvliet responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Howorth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, to adopt Resolution No. 25-0039, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving a Coastal Development Permit to allow modifications to the public parking meter rates for on-street spaces and beach public parking lots within the appealable portion of the City’s coastal zone; to adopt Resolution No. 25-0040, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving a coastal development permit to allow modifications to the commercial parking permit rates and public parking meter rates for on-street spaces and city-owned lots, within the non-appealable portion of the City’s coastal zone; to adopt Resolution No. 25-0041, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council increasing parking meter rates outside the coastal zone to $3.00 per hour; and adopt, as amended, Resolution No. 25-0042, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving a $6.00 increase in parking citation penalties and adjusting the late penalty fee for parking citations. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian5 - Nay: 0
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11. 25-0175Consideration of a Revision to the City Council Assignments to Include a Library Subcommittee and Appointment of Two City Councilmembers as Delegate and Alternate (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B)
APPOINT
City Clerk Liza Tamura and 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 Tarnay, seconded by Councilmember Charelian, to direct staff to include the reintroduction of the Library Subcommittee in the City Council Assignments and appointed Mayor Pro Tem Lesser as Delegate and Councilmember Franklin as Alternate. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian5 - Nay: 0
12. 25-0106
Consideration of a Plan to Transition Parking Payment Infrastructure to Payment Kiosks and Mobile Pay Options (Unbudgeted) (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Public Works Director Erick Lee introduced Senior Management Analyst Nicky Petroff who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Senior Management Analyst Petroff, Traffic Engineer Erik Zandvliet, Public Works Director Lee, City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian and Dixon Resources Unlimited Principal and Director of Operations Peter Macdonald 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 Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to direct staff to consider the plan to transition parking payment infrastructure to payment kiosks and mobile pay options, including the policy of license plate readers. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian5 - Nay: 0
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
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13. 25-0120Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Unbudgeted) (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE
EMERGENCY ACTION
B)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0043 RATIFYING A
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH CARBON ACTIVATED
CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,160,755 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE INTERIM PARKING LOT
Public Works Director Erick Lee introduced Principal Civil Engineer Jeff Fijalka who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Traffic Engineer Erik Zandvliet continued with the PowerPoint presentation.
Principal Civil Engineer Fijalka responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments. The following individual spoke:
Jill Lamkin
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Charelian, to determine that there is a need to continue the emergency action of Parking Lot 3. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
A motion was made by Councilmember Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Tarnay, to adopt Resolution No. 25-0043, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council ratifying the approval of plans and specifications and a construction contract between Manhattan Beach and Carbon Activated Corporation to construct an interim parking lot at 1155 Morningside Drive. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
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14. 25-0159City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
Mayor Howorth reported that the Legislative Subcommittee, consisting of herself and Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, met to discuss potential legislative updates that could support the City’s planning efforts. Following that meeting, the Subcommittee and City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian met with Senator Ben Allen. Mayor Howorth described it as a productive discussion that may lead to helpful legislative support for the City’s planning process, without reducing the number of housing units the City is required to provide.
15. 25-0182
Consideration of a Request by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser and
Councilmember Tarnay to Discuss the City’s Noticing Policy for Residential Overlay District (ROD) Projects (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Mayor Howorth provided that she 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 regarding the City’s noticing policy for Residential Overlay District (ROD) projects.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSM.
None.
CITY MANAGER REPORTN.
None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTO.
None.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMSP.
16. 25-0151
Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
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17. 25-0152Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
d) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
e) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2025 (Interim Community Development Director Codron) f) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
g) Finance Subcommittee Action Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2025 (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer)
h) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
CLOSED SESSIONQ.
None.
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At midnight, Mayor Howorth adjourned the meeting to the April 22, 2025, Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting at 4:00 PM.
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Breana Contreras
Recording Secretary
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Amy Thomas Howorth
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Liza Tamura
City Clerk
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
4:00 PM
City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Amy Thomas Howorth
Mayor Pro Tem David Lesser
Councilmember Joe Franklin
Councilmember Nina Trieu Tarnay
Councilmember Steve S. Charelian
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Boards and Commissions Interviews
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY ARCHIVES THE VIDEO RECORDINGS OF ALL
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND THE VIDEO FOR THIS MEETING IS HEREBY INCORPORATED BY THIS REFERENCE. ALSO IN SUPPORT OF
MORE TRANSPARENCY AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE, THE CITY OFFERS CLOSED CAPTIONING FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. FOR A COMPLETE RECORD OF THIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING, GO TO:
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.
Mayor Howorth led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALLC.
Roll Call by City Clerk Liza Tamura.
Mayor Amy Thomas Howorth, Mayor Pro Tem David Lesser, Tarnay and Charelian
Present: 4 -
FranklinAbsent: 1 -
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDAD.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tarnay, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, to approve the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Howorth, Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, Tarnay and Charelian4 - Nay: 0
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)E.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
At 4:01 PM, Mayor Howorth announced that the City Council would conduct Boards and Commissions Interviews and at the conclusion, the meeting would adjourn to Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Adjourned Regular Meeting at 5:00 PM.
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GENERAL BUSINESSF.
1. Conduct Boards and Commissions Interviews (City Clerk Tamura).
The City Council conducted interviews with the following individuals:
Ishaan Aggarwal
Suzanne Karger
Ethan Kaufman
Lucia Selipanov
Monica Bodell
Diane Levitt
Ellen Rosenberg
Tony Gonzales
Stella Pulos
Karen Tokashiki
William Foster
Catherine Oh
Kaiyan Patel
Kavita Patel
Nancy Arnold
Isabel Boroch
Katya Horasz
Tracey Windes
Juna Manabe
Kathy Pace
Justin Hong
Michael McGinley
Zoe Nichols
Rita Crabtree-Kampe
Mia Pacourek
Edward Wolfman
Elissa Braitman
Lindsey Kartvedt
Tara Khaleghian
Lila Mokhtari
Sadie Kaplan
Jordan Malone
Lida Sandera
Peyton Burke
Theo Kimble
Marje Schuetze-Coburn
Kylie Cullen
Alex Dickey
Grant Lang
Jill Schecter
Russ Allen
John Ankwicz
Ashton Bendavid
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The following individuals were unable to attend the interviews but requested the City Council's consideration for appointment:
Kate Bui
Isabella Jacobson
Heather Kim
Jade Arellano
Amy Ferris
G.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM.
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Jamie Morita
Recording Secretary
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Amy Thomas Howorth
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Amy Thomas Howorth
Mayor Pro Tem David Lesser
Councilmember Joe Franklin
Councilmember Nina Trieu Tarnay
Councilmember Steve S. Charelian
City Treasurer Tim Lilligren
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
5:00 PM
State of the City
American Martyrs, O'Donnell Hall
700 15th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY ARCHIVES THE VIDEO RECORDINGS OF
ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND THE VIDEO FOR THIS MEETING IS HEREBY INCORPORATED BY THIS REFERENCE. ALSO IN
SUPPORT OF MORE TRANSPARENCY AND THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE, THE CITY OFFERS CLOSED CAPTIONING FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. FOR A
COMPLETE RECORD OF THIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING, GO TO:
https://www.manhattanbeach.gov/government/city-council/city-council-meetings-agendas-and-minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDERA.
ROLL CALLC.
Mayor Howorth made the following statement:
Due to a recent Attorney General opinion, this evening's State of the City is slightly different than in the past.
At 5:00 PM, Mayor Howorth called the meeting to order.
Roll Call led by City Clerk Liza Tamura for City Council.
Elected Officials:
Present - Mayor Howorth, Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, Councilmember Tarnay, Councilmember Charelian, and City Treasurer Lilligren.
Absent - Councilmember Franklin.
City Staff:
Present - City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Clerk Liza Tamura, Acting Finance Director Libby Bretthauer, Human Resources Director Lisa Jenkins, Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman, Police Chief Rachel Johnson, Acting Public Works Director Jeff Page, Information Technology Director Miguel Guardado, Police Captain Christian Eichenlaub, Police Captain Andrew Enriquez, Deputy Fire Chief Anthony Gomes, Communications and Civic Engagement Manager Alexandria Latragna, Assistant City Clerk Martha Alvarez, Police Lieutenant Ron Walker, Police Support Supervisor Denisse De La Concha, Police Records Manager Tiffany Trust, Senior Management Analyst Patricia Matson, Senior Management Analyst Tatyana Roujenova-Peltekova, Budget and Financial Analyst Emy-Rose Hanna, Digital Communications & Graphics Coordinator Kristin Yamauchi, and Technology Specialist Ali Kazempoor.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (2 MINUTES PER PERSON)D.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
At 5:02 PM, Mayor Howorth announced that at the conclusion of the State of the City the meeting would adjourn to Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Adjourned Regular Meeting at 3:30 PM.
At 5:20 PM, MB Chamber of Commerce, Chairman, David Curry made welcome remarks regarding the State of the City.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAGB.
Saunders Award Winners, Lili Shaer and Simon Uslander from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MB Chamber of Commerce, Chairman, Latrice McGlothin, sang "America the Beautiful."
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STATE OF THE CITYE.
MB Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, and Manhattan Beach Downtown Business and Professional Association (MBDBPA), Executive Director, Jill Lamkin introduced the "2025 State of the City" video.
MBDBPA, Executive Director Lamkin introduced Mayor Amy Thomas Howorth.
Mayor Howorth presented the "State of the City."
MB Chamber of Commerce, Boards of Directors, Anny Waddell introduced City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian.
City Manager Mirzakhanian presented the "State of Community Investment." MBDBPA, Executive Director Lamkin introduced Police Chief Rachel Johnson.
Police Chief Johnson presented the "State of MBPD."
MB Chamber of Commerce, Boards of Directors Waddell introduced Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD), Superintendent, Dr.
John Bowes.
MBUSD, Superintendent Dr. Bowes, presented the "State of MBUSD." MB Chamber of Commerce, Boards of Directors Waddell introduced Beach Cities Health District (BCHD), CEO, Tom Bakaly.
BCHD, CEO, Bakaly presented the "State of Our Health in Manhattan Beach."
MBDBPA, Executive Director Lamkin re-introduced MB Chamber of Commerce, Chairman Curry.
MB Chamber of Commerce, Chairman Curry provided the closing remarks for the 2025 State of the City.
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F. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM.
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Martha Alvarez
Recording Secretary
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Amy Thomas Howorth
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Liza Tamura
City Clerk
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TO:
Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Howorth
SUBJECT:
Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) May 4, 2025, as International Firefighters’ Day
b) May 15, 2025, as National Peace Officers Memorial Day c) May 4-10, 2025, as Professional Municipal Clerks Week d) May 4-10, 2025, as Public Service Recognition Week
e) May 4-10, 2025, as National Correctional Officers Week f) May 11-17, 2025, as National Police Week
g) May 18-24, 2025, as National Public Works Week
h) May 2025, as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month i) May 2025, as Building Safety Month
j) May 2025, as Jewish American Heritage Month
k) May 2025, as National Bicycle Safety Month
l) May 2025, as Older Americans Month
PROCLAIM
____________________________________________________________________ The City of Manhattan Beach does hereby proclaim the following:
International Firefighters’ Day, May 4, 2025
Professional Municipal Clerks Week, May 4-10, 2025
Public Service Recognition Week, May 4-10, 2025
National Correctional Officers Week, May 4-10, 2025
National Police Week, May 11-17, 2025
National Peace Officers Memorial Day, May 15, 2025
National Public Works Week, May 18-24, 2025
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Building Safety Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
National Bicycle Safety Month
Older Americans Month
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TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Manager
FROM:
Lisa Jenkins, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT:
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with waterTALENT, LLC to Extend the Term Through June 30, 2027, and Provide Specialty Technical Temporary Staffing Services at a cost Not-To-Exceed $650,000 (No Budget Impact) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0027
_________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve an amendment to the agreement with waterTALENT, LLC, increasing the compensation to a total not-to-exceed amount of $650,000 and extending the agreement term to June 30, 2027. This agreement is utilized for providing specialty technical staffing services to accommodate the Public Works Department with temporary and temporary-to-hire operators who are experienced in wastewater maintenance, storm drain, water treatment, and water distribution.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
While the proposed amendment increases the total contract amount by $337,200, the contract will be utilized as needed over the course of the approximately two years that will remain in the contract. The actual funds expended will depend upon the needs of the City for specialized technical staffing in the utilities section and will be funded by salary savings from vacant positions (currently Lead Sewer Maintenance Worker, Water System Operator I/II, Sewer Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Supervisor, etc.) and the Public Works contract services account. There are no additional fiscal implications at this time.
BACKGROUND:
On June 19, 2023, the City entered into an agreement with waterTALENT, LLC, a staffing agency that provides specialty technical staffing services to accommodate utilities and
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industries with temporary and temporary-to-hire operators who are experienced in wastewater treatment, water treatment, and water distribution. The agreement is fee-based depending on the level of services provided and was for an initial term through June 30, 2025.
The agreement was previously used to provide professional expertise and support during the vacancy for Utilities Manager, a specialized, hard-to-fill position that became vacant in June 2023. On September 5, 2023, the City Council approved an Amendment (No.1) to increase the maximum compensation of the agreement to $312,800 due to anticipated expenses during this vacancy, and so that the contract could be utilized for specialized support for future unanticipated needs.
The agreement is currently being utilized to support the Wastewater section, due to an employee leave and other vacancies, and may be used in the future to support other functions within the Utilities Division. When this contract was previously utilized to support the Utilities Division during the vacancy for Utilities Manger in Fiscal Year 2023-24, $121,635 was spent. To support the current need, $44,200 has been expended since March 10, 2025.
DISCUSSION:
The Public Works Department is essential in delivering vital services to the community. The Utilities Division is crucial for overseeing the operations and maintenance of the City’s water, wastewater, storm drain, and electrical systems. In February 2025, the Lead Sewer Maintenance Worker position became vacant following the employee's resignation, and another employee remains on a long-term leave. Both of these roles require a Class A driver’s license and a Collection System Maintenance Grade 3 Certificate.
Additionally, there is an open Water System Operator I/II position in the Utilities Division of the Public Works Department. The recruitment process to fill these positions permanently is currently underway. To maintain service quality during this transition, the City has entered into an agreement with waterTALENT to provide temporary staffing services until the positions are filled.
Under this agreement, the City will pay $6,800 per week to waterTALENT for temporary wastewater supervisory services, totaling approximately $88,400 through June 30, 2025. In order to continue to immediately address critical staffing needs while assessing long-term hiring options, staff is recommending extending the term of the agreement and increasing the maximum compensation by $337,200, resulting in a maximum contract authority of $650,000 from June 19, 2023 through June 30, 2027 (the recommended contract end date). The actual amount spent in subsequent years will depend on departmental needs and vacancies. This agreement may also serve as a resource for providing additional staffing to address future vacancies or additional support needs in the Public Works Department on an as-needed basis.
According to the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code (MBMC) Section 2.36.130, contracts for the services of specially trained and professional individuals are exempt from the bidding process.
However, if the contract amount reaches or exceeds $75,000, it can only be approved by the City Council. This contract was previously approved by the City Council to exceed the $75,000, which resulted in the current contract maximum of $312,800.
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At this time, staff recommends that the Council adopt a resolution to approve the second amendment (No. 2) to the agreement, increasing the maximum compensation to a new total not to exceed $650,000 and extending the term through June 30, 2027.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has approved the agreement as to form.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 25-0027
2. Amendment No. 2 - waterTALENT, LLC
3. Agreement and Amendment No. 1 - waterTALENT, LLC
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-0027
A RESOLUTION OF THE MANHATTAN BEACH CITY
COUNCIL APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MANHATTAN
BEACH AND waterTALENT, LLC FOR PROVIDING
SPECIALTY TECHNICAL TEMPORARY STAFFING
SERVICES TO THE WATER DIVISION
THE MANHATTAN BEACH CITY COUNCIL HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach and waterTALENT, LLC dated June 19, 2023, to increase the maximum compensation of the agreement to $650,000 and to extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2027.
SECTION 2. The Council hereby directs the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution.
ADOPTED on May 6, 2025.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_________________________________
AMY THOMAS HOWORTH
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
LIZA TAMURA
City Clerk
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CONTRACT APPROVAL ROUTING SLIP
Revised 8/2023
Department: City Staff:
Contractor/Consultant Information:
Contract with:
Name of Signer: Email:
Name of Signer: Email:
Name of Signer: Email:
Contract Details
Contract Type: Original Amendment Renewal Change Order Grant Other
Total Contract Amount: Amendment/Change Amount:
Budgeted: Yes No Line Item Account Number:
City Council Agenda Date: Staff Report No.:
Contract Start Date: Contract End Date:
Have services started? Yes No If yes, when did services begin:
Bidding Process: RFI RFP Bids (Public) Renewal (Amendments Only) Contract Description/Notes:
Required Documents (must be included when applicable)
Is W9 on file (MUNIS)? Yes; Vendor No: No; W9 attached Insurance Required? Yes No Insurance Waiver/Modification? Yes No Bonds Required? Yes No Verification of Authority to Sign? Yes No Verification of Corporate Entity? Yes No
Business License Required? Yes No If yes, number:
Is this a Sole Source Agreement? If yes, must attach justification. Yes No Notary for Management Services Signature Authority? Yes No If yes, which signatures? City Manager City Attorney City Co uncil Department, Legal, Risk Management, and Purchasing Review (please initial):
Department Manager Department Head
City Clerk’s Office Risk Manager Purchasing
If City Council approval is required, Clerk’s Office must initial after City Attorney signature.
City Clerk’s Office
Human Resources
M. Cueto/A. Tonnu
waterTALENT, LLC
Tyler Reifert, President
[email protected]
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Amendment #2 to increase the total amount by $337,200 and extend the term through 06/30/2027 ✔
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1 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH AND WATERTALENT, LLC This Second Amendment (“Amendment No. 2”) to that certain agreement by and between the City of Manhattan Beach, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and waterTALENT, LLC, a California limited liability company (“waterTALENT”) (collectively, the “Parties”) is hereby entered into as of May 6, 2025 (“Effective Date”).
RECITALS
A. On June 19, 2023 , the City and waterTALENT entered into an agreement for providing specialty technical staffing services to accommodate utilities and industries with temporary and temporary -to-hire operators who are experienced in waste water treatment, water treatment, and water distribution (“Original Agreement”).
B. On September 5, 2023, the Parties entered into Amendment No. 1 (“Amendment No. 1”) to increase the maximum compensation.
C. The Original Agreement as amended by Amendment No. 1 is hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement.”
D. The Parties now desire to amend the Agreement to increase the maximum compensation and extend the term.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Parties’ performance of the promises, covenants, and conditions stated herein, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. Section 2.3 of the Agreement is hereby amended to increase the maximum compensation amount by $337,200 to read as follows:
2.3. In no event shall waterTALENT be paid more than $650,000 for services performed under this Agreement.
Section 2. Section 3.1 of the Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:
3.1 This Agreement shall commence as of the date set forth above, and shall continue in full force and effect until June 30, 2027, unless earlier terminated as provided herein.
Section 3. Except as specifically amended by this Amendment No. 2 , all other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. 2 on the day and year first shown above.
City of Manhattan Beach,
a California municipal corporation
By:
Name: Talyn Mirzakhanian
Title: City Manager
ATTEST:
By:
Name: Liza Tamura
Title: City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Name: Quinn M. Barrow
Title: City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO FISCAL IMPACT:
By:
Name: Elizabeth Bretthauer-Long
Title: Acting Finance Director
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
By:
Name: Lisa Jenkins
Title: Human Resources Director
waterTALENT, LLC
a California limited liability company
By:
Name: Tyler Reifert
Title: President
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waterTALENT
Professional Services Agreement
This Professional Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on this 19th day of June, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and between waterTALENT , LLC , a California limited liability company (“waterTALENT”), with offices at 15233 Ventura Blvd. Suite 615, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 and the City of Manhattan Beach, a municipal corporation (“ Client”), with offices at 1400 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, waterTALENT is in the business of providing s pecialty technical staffing services to accommodate utilities and industries with temporary and temporary-to-hire operators who are experienced in waste water treatment, water treatment, and water distribution.
WHEREAS, Client desires to retain waterTALENT to utilize the specialty technical staffing services provided by waterTALENT and Temporary Consultant, as defined below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the parties’ mutual covenants, conditions and promises contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
1.1. waterTALENT agrees to provide Client with specialty technical staffing services as may be assigned from time to time, in writing by the Client. Personnel provided by waterTALENT shall be referenced in this Agreement in the singular as “ Temporary Consultant” or in the plural as “Temporary Consultants.” Each such assignment shall be made in the form of a written Task Order. Each such Task Order shall include, but not be limited to, a description of the nature and scope of services to be performed by waterTALENT Temporary Consultant , the services fee schedule, the location of Premises where services will be performed, the name and title of direct supervisor provided by Client responsible for supervising the waterTALENT Temporary Consultant, and the expected duration of the services.
1.2. Unless otherwise agreed, all services performed by a Temporary Consultant shall be performed at Client’s business Premises, as set forth in a future Task Order. Client will not change the scope of services in the Task Order without prior written approval of waterTALENT. Client will not reassign or relocate a Temporary Consultant without prior approval of waterTALENT . Client agrees to assume all liability for any third party claim arising after any reassignment, change in Task Order or relocation of any Temporary Consultant without waterTALENT’s prior written approval.
2. COMPENSATION
2.1. In consideration for the services to be performed by waterTALENT, Client agrees to pay waterTALENT as provided for in each Task Order. Each Task Order shall specify a Fee Schedule for the hourly rate of waterTALENT services performed by Temporary Consultant , which is set forth on an exhibit to be attached to each Task Order issued to Client. The hourly rate shall be based upon, but be not limited to, the nature of work to be performed, the risk level of such work, the technical skill level required of Temporary Consultant , the level of responsibility of such work, and the duration of the Task Order.
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2.2. waterTALENT shall not be compensated for any services rendered nor reimbursed for any expenses incurred in excess of those authorized in any Task Order unless approved in advance by Client in writing.
3. TERM AND TERMINATION
3.1. This Agreement shall commence as of the date set forth above, and shall continue in full force and effect for two (2) years following the Effective Date (the “Initial Term”) unless earlier terminated as provided herein.
3.2. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason or no reason, by giving thirty (30) days’ notice in writing to the other party.
3.3. In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior to conclusion of the Initial Term , all fees, costs and reimbursements owed, due, accrued, or earned as provided in this Agreement remain owed, due, accrued, or earned and shall be paid within thirty days after termination. Further, any and all provisions in the Agreement regarding Proprietary Software, Non -Solicitation, Confidentiality, Work Product and Indemnification shall continue in full force and effect through the period of the Initial Term.
3.4. In the event of a declared Federal or State emergency , where the waterTALENT Temporary Consultant on assignment with Client is determined to possess skills critical to the response to said disaster response, either natural or manmade , waterTALENT reserves the right to remove Temporary Consultant from Client site to redeploy to the emergency scenario.
4. PREQUALIFICATION OF TEMPORARY CONSULTANTS
4.1. waterTALENT shall complete the following verifications for all Temporary Consultants: I-9 verification; Confirmation of specified professional certifications; Confirmation of professional references
4.2. waterTALENT may also complete any other screening as it deems necessary to determine the qualifications and suitability of the Temporary Consultants. Professional reference checks for Temporary Consultant s shall be based solely upon application information provided by the Temporary Consultants. waterTALENT shall be entitled to rely upon any and all information received from Temporary Consultants and their references with respect to such Temporary Consultants.
4.3. waterTALENT shall arrange for third party verifications which will include a criminal background check from all counties, states and federal territories where the applicant has lived in the past 7 years . These third party verifications also search all names the applic ant has identified to waterTALENT as having been used in the past. waterTALENT will also request and review a driving record in the states where the applicant has indicated a license has been issued for the 7 years prior to application. Each potential Temporary Consultant must submit to a full 10 panel drug test which include s Amphetamines, Cocaine, Marijuana, Opiate, Phencyclidine PCP, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepine, Methadone, Propoxyphene, and Methaqualone. waterTALENT may revise its verification and testing procedures as it determines appropriate.
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qualification checks or testing.
4.5. waterTALENT Temporary Consultants agree to submit to a Livescan criminal background check conducted and reviewed by the Client. Client may reject a waterTALENT Temporary Consultant assignment based upon the results of the Livescan. Client may request to terminate the assignment of a waterTALENT Temporary Consultant if criminal charges arise during the course of the assignment as Client is made aware per the Livescan notification system.
5. COMPENSATION OF TEMPORARY CONSULTANTS
5.1. waterTALENT shall be responsible for the compensation of its Temporary Consultants, including payment of wages, applicable federal, state and local taxes, and the payment of any required insurance (FUTA, SDI, Unemployment Insurance). waterTALENT shall be solely responsible for any insurance premium payments for Workers’ Compensation, di sability, or other insurance, which is imposed upon waterTALENT and required as a consequence of waterTALENT’s employment of Temporary Consultants under this Agreement. waterTALENT agrees to hold Client harmless from all applicable federal, state and local taxes relating to income tax withholding, unemployment taxes, FUTA, SDI, and state unemployment insurance imposed upon waterTALENT for wages paid by waterTALENT to Temporary Consultants.
6. SUPERVISION OF TEMPORARY CONSULTANTS
6.1. waterTALENT agrees to provide supervision and the necessary general training and basic PPE for its employees to ensure the delivery of the agreed upon services as outlined in each task order.
Client agrees to provide orientation and site-specific information in order for Temporary Consultant to safely and properly carry out their assigned scope of services. Client agrees that Temporary Consultants shall not be permitted, without express advance written approval by an officer of waterTALENT, while on Client’s business Premises or providing services to Client, to (a) engage in travel or otherwise operate a motor vehicle or any motorized equipment on behalf of Client, (b) handle cash or negotiable instruments, (c) be permitted unsupervised or uncontrolled access to confidential or proprietary information, (d) be permitted unsupervised access to or control of the Client’s Premises, (e) remove any property of Client from Client’s business Premises , (f) consume any alcohol, or (g) consume drugs, unless advance written authorization is provided by a physician, while the Temporary Consultants are on assignment to Client.
6.2. In the event written approval is granted by waterTALENT for item (a) the operation of a Client motor vehicle or motorized equipment in support of the execution of the scope of services, Client shall provide copies of current motor vehicle or motorized equipment maintenance logs, registration, and proof of insurance for any motor vehicle or motorized equipment that Temporary Consultant is charged with operating in the execution of the scope of the servi ces.
Client shall provide written authority to Temporary Consultant certifying that Temporary Consultant is authorized by Client to operate any motor vehicle or motorized equipment for the duration of the assignment.
6.3. Client shall not pay Temporary Consultant s other than through its payments to waterTALENT under this Agreement, or advance any funds to them.
7. WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR TEMPORARY CONSULTANTS; EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
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safety, and agrees to provide Temporary Consultants a safe and healthful workplace, notices and training required by the Hazardous Communications Standard established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“ OSHA”), California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Title VII, and any other law applicable to employees. Client agrees that it shall have in place at all times during the term of this Agreemen t an ongoing safety program in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. In particular, California employers with any outdoor places of employment must comply with the Heat Illness Prevention Standard - Title 8 California Code of Regulations (T8 CCR) Section 3395.
7.2. Client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless waterTALENT for claims, damages or penalties (collectively, “Liabilities”) arising out of its violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, or any similar state law and any and all regulations, rules or orders adopted thereunder with respect to workplaces owned, leased or supervised by Client, and/or to which waterTALENT employees are assigned , except for Liabilities arising from the negligence or willful misconduct of waterTALENT or its employees.
7.3. In the event of an accident, medical treatment, serious illness or injury, or death involving a waterTALENT employee assigned to Client, Client shall notify waterTALENT immediately.
For any serious injury, illness or death, of a waterTALENT employee occurring in a place of employment or in connection with a Temporary Consultant, Client shall report immediately, by telephone or fax, to the nearest OSHA office and shall make the report on behalf of both waterTALENT and Client. Client shall provide to OSHA all information required by applicable law, as well as waterTALENT ’s name, address, phone number and contact person, and the waterTALENT employee’s name. Client shall notify waterTALENT concurrently with or, if that is not possible, immediately after the report has been made.
7.4. waterTALENT is an equal opportunity employer and actively supports fe deral, state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment practices because of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, marital status, Vietnam Era and/or special disabled veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other class ification protected by law, and waterTALENT further complies with any and all other federal, state and local employment laws and regulations (including those pertaining to family and medical leave and other fair employment practices), including but not limited to the Equal Opportunity Clause in 41 C.F.R. Section 60-1.4 (all of the foregoing being collectively referred to as the “Employment Obligations”). Client hereby agrees to comply with all of the Employment Obligations.
8. TERMINATION OF TEMPORARY CONSULTANT JOB ASSIGNMENT OR
REASSIGNMENT OF TEMPORARY CONSULTANT BY WATERTALENT
8.1. Client acknowledges that waterTALENT has the sole and exclusive right to terminate the assignment of any Temporary Consultant , or to reassign any Temporary Consultant to other positions including positions with other clients of waterTALENT. Client may notify waterTALENT at any time of Client’s request that any Temporary Consultant with whom Client is not satisfied be removed from a particular assignment or from performing services at Client altogether.
9. WATERTALENT AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
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Consultants assigned by waterTALENT) and Client.
10. PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE
10.1. To satisfy Client’s Temporary Consultant requirements, data and invoices may be generated using waterTALENT’s proprietary or licensed software to which Client and Temporary Consultants may have access. Client agrees that waterTALENT software, including its data formats and any other related information pertaining to the software and its functions, shall remain the exclusive property of waterTALENT or licensor, and shall not be duplicated, copied or disclosed, or utilized for any other purpose.
11. PRICING, INVOICING AND PAYMENT
11.1. waterTALENT shall invoice Client weekly following the Client approval of Temporary Consultant’s approved hours and charges of work completed and agreed upon other direct charges. Client agrees to pay such invoices net thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice. Any invoice that is not paid in full within thirty (30) days after the invoice due date will bear default interest of the lesser of one and one -half percent (1.5%) per month or the highest amount allowed by law. Client shall pay any such default charges and any costs incurred by waterTALENT in collecting its fees and costs.
11.2. Rates and fees under this Agreement may be increased upon w ritten notice to include any increase or addition of any government imposed taxes, fees or costs, including costs incurred in complying with applicable laws, rules and regulations, imposed after the Effective Date.
11.3. In addition to the payment provisions set forth in the applicable Task Order, waterTALENT shall be entitled to reimbursement from Client for Other Direct Costs (ODC’s) which may include meal per diems, housing, personal car mileage or car rental, airfare, etc by Temporary Consultants whose residence is more than forty (40) miles from Client Business Premises. Since ODC’s are determined and calculated on a per-assignment and per Temporary Consultant basis, such ODC’s shall be labeled in each individual Task Order under “Included Services” and will be factored into the standard hourly bill rate.
11.4. Client’s payment method (Please check a box).
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