City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · November 15, 2016
Minutes
City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
5:00 PM
Closed Session
City Council Chambers
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
Mayor Tony D'Errico
Mayor Pro Tem David J. Lesser
Councilmember Amy Howorth
Councilmember Wayne Powell
Councilmember Mark Burton
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A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
At 5:00 PM, Mayor D'Errico called the meeting to order.
B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
Mayor D'Errico led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - D'Errico, Lesser, Howorth, Powell and Burton
Teleconference by Councilmember Burton.
D. CERTIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA POSTING
City Clerk Liza Tamura confirmed that the meeting was properly posted.
E. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
None.
F. ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN
CLOSED SESSION
At 5:02 PM, City Attorney Quinn Barrow announced the following Closed Session.
1) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiator: Mark Danaj, City Manager
Employee Group: Manhattan Beach Firefighters' Association
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2) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiator: Mark Danaj, City Manager
Employee Group: Manhattan Beach Police Officers' Association
3) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL (ANTICIPATED LITIGATION)
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on
the
advice of the City Attorney, based upon existing facts and
circumstances,
there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City.
Number of Cases: 1
G. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
At 5:03 PM, Mayor D'Errico announced that City Council would recess into Closed
Session.
H. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
At 6:01 PM, the City Council reconvened into Open Session with Councilmember
Powell, Councilmember Howorth, Mayor Pro Tem Lesser and Mayor D'Errico present
at the dais and Councilmember Burton present via teleconference.
I. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION
City Attorney Quinn Barrow announced the following:
Council gave direction to labor negotiator regarding items 1 and 2. The
direction was carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - D'Errico, Lesser, Howorth, Powell and Burton
Council gave direction to City Attorney regarding item 3. The direction was
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Lesser, Howorth and Powell
Nay: 2 - D'Errico and Burton
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J. ADJOURNMENT
At 6:03 PM Mayor D'Errico adjourned the meeting.
_____________________________
Martha Alvarez
Recording Secretary
_____________________________
Tony D'Errico
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Liza Tamura
City Clerk
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City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
Closed Session
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
Mayor Tony D'Errico
Mayor Pro Tem David J. Lesser
Councilmember Amy Howorth
Councilmember Wayne Powell
Councilmember Mark Burton
Executive Team
Mark Danaj, City Manager
Quinn Barrow, City Attorney
Robert Espinosa, Fire Chief Nadine Nader, Assistant City Manager
Teresia Zadroga-Haase, Human Resources Director Marisa Lundstedt, Community Development Director
Eve R. Irvine, Police Chief Bruce Moe, Finance Director
Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director Liza Tamura, City Clerk
Mark Leyman, Parks & Recreation Director Sanford Taylor, Information Technology Director
MISSION STATEMENT:
The City of Manhattan Beach is recognized for providing exemplary municipal services and
contributing to the exceptional quality of life afforded to residents, businesses and visitors
who enjoy living in and visiting California’s safest beach community
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MANHATTAN BEACH’S CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU!
Your presence and participation contribute to good city government.
By your presence in the City Council Chambers, you are participating in the process of representative government.
To encourage that participation, this agenda provides an early opportunity for public comments under "Public
Comments," at which time speakers may comment on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City
Council, including items on the agenda.
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.citymb.info, 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.
BELOW ARE THE AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
C. ROLL CALL
D. CERTIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA POSTING
I, Liza Tamura, City Clerk of the City of Manhattan Beach, California, state under penalty of perjury that this
notice/agenda was posted on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of
City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
E. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
Speakers may provide public comments on any matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City
Council, including items on the agenda. The Mayor may determine whether an item is within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the City Council. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow City Council to
take action on any item not on the agenda. Each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes.
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.
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F. ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED
SESSION
1) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiator: Mark Danaj, City Manager
Employee Group: Manhattan Beach Firefighters' Association
2) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiator: Mark Danaj, City Manager
Employee Group: Manhattan Beach Police Officers' Association
3) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL (ANTICIPATED LITIGATION)
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the
advice of the City Attorney, based upon existing facts and circumstances,
there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City.
Number of Cases: 1
G. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
H. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
I. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION
J. ADJOURNMENT
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