City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · September 17, 2013
Agenda
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
Mayor David J. Lesser
Mayor Pro Tem Amy Howorth
Councilmember Wayne Powell
Councilmember Mark Burton
Councilmember Tony D'Errico
Executive Team
David N. Carmany, City Manager
Quinn Barrow, City Attorney
Robert Espinosa, Fire Chief Bruce Moe, Finance Director
Cathy Hanson, Human Resources Director Tony Olmos, Public Works Director
Eve R. Irvine, Police Chief Liza Tamura, City Clerk
Mark Leyman, Parks & Recreation Director Richard Thompson, Community
Development Director
MISSION STATEMENT:
The City of Manhattan Beach is dedicated to providing exemplary municipal
services, preserving our small beach town character and enhancing the quality
of life for our residents, businesses and visitors.
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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, the City Council has specified a time for citizen comments on the
agenda under "Audience Participation," at which time speakers may comment on any item of interest to the public
that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body, including items on the agenda, with each
speaker limited to three minutes.
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 to make an inquiry concerning the
nature of the item described on the agenda.
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.
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.
A. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
5 MINUTES
B. ROLL CALL
1 MINUTE
C. CERTIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA POSTING
1 MINUTE
I, Liza Tamura, City Clerk of the City of Manhattan Beach, California, state under penalty of perjury that this
notice/agenda was posted on Friday, September, 13, 2013, on the City' s Website and on the bulletin boards of
City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
D. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
1 MINUTE
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES
5 MINUTES
By motion of the City Council this is the time to notify the public of any changes to the agenda and/or rearrange
the order of the agenda.
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F. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
15 MINUTES
1. Presentation of the “Good Samaritan Award” to Jim Leonard for his 13-0442
heroic efforts during the June 28, 2013, residential structure fire.
PRESENT
2. Introduction of New Employees, Promotions and Presentation of Service 13-0480
Awards.
RECOGNIZE
G. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
1 MINUTE PER PERSON
This portion of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for citizens to address the City Council regarding
upcoming events. The duration for an individual speaking under " Community Announcements" is limited to one
minute. A second, extended opportunity to speak is provided under "Audience Participation." While all comments
are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow City Council to take action on any item not on the agenda . Please
complete the "Request to Address the City Council" card by filling out your name, city of residence, and returning
it to the City Clerk. Thank you!
H. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
3 MINUTES PER PERSON
Speakers may comment on any item of interest to the public that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
legislative body, including items on the agenda. The Mayor may determine whether an item is within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the City. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow City Council to
take action on any item not on the agenda. Please complete the “Request to Address the City Council” card by
filling out your name, city of residence, and returning it to the City Clerk. Thank you!
I. CITY MANAGER REPORT(S)
5 MINUTES
J. CONSENT CALENDAR
5 MINUTES
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC - The “Consent Calendar” adopting the printed Recommended City Council Action will
be enacted with one vote. The Mayor will ask the City Councilmembers, the public, and the staff if there is anyone
who wishes to remove any item from the “Consent Calendar” for discussion and consideration. The matters
removed from the “Consent Calendar” will be considered individually at the end of this Agenda under “Items
Removed from the Consent Calendar.” At that time, any member of the audience may comment on any item
pulled from the “Consent Calendar.” The entire “Consent Calendar,” with the exception of items removed to be
discussed under “Items Removed from the Consent Calendar,” is then voted upon by roll call under one motion.
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3. Progress Payment No. 2 in the Net Amount of $99,973.57 to Rakan, Inc. 13-0466
for the Section 1 (Manhattan Beach Boulevard to Boundary Place,
Ardmore Avenue to Sepulveda Boulevard) Concrete Repair Project and
Payment No.1 to Carl Wallace and Associates for Inspection Services in
the Amount of $25,798.20.
Attachments: Rakan Progress Payment No. 2 Table
Section1 Concrete Repair Map 7-23-13
4. Report on the 2013 International Surf Festival's Charlie Saikley Six-Man 13-0432
Beach Volleyball Tournament.
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Six Man 2013 Operational Costs & 2014 Estimated Cost
5. Status Report Regarding the Commercial and Residential Food Waste 13-0405
Recycling Pilot Program.
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Waste Management’s Food Waste Recycling Pilot Program Tonnage Results
6. Implementation of a Direct Invitation Process for the 2013-2014 13-0452
Sculpture Garden; A One Year Extension of the Current Installation
Believe Green and Not a Step; and Appropriation of $5,000 from the
Public Art Trust Fund for the Artists Stipend.
APPROVE AND APPROPRIATE
7. Ratification of Budgeted Motor Fuel Purchase from Merrimac Energy 13-0468
Group in the Amount of $27,050.61.
WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING, APPROVE
Attachments: Fuel Bid Comparison
8. Contract for Construction Inspection Services ($43,720) with Willdan CON 13-0035
Engineering for the Street Resurfacing Project for Ardmore Avenue,
Valley Drive and 11th Place.
APPROVE
Attachments: Funding and Anticipated Expenditures
Location Map of Street Resurfacing Project for Ardmore Ave, Valley Dr and 11th Pl
Agreement for Professional Services - Inspection (Willdan Engineering)
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9. Planning Commission Approval of a Planned Development Permit 13-0471
Amendment Revising an Existing Shared Parking Program that would
Allow Personal Improvement Services Uses including
Instructional/Educational Uses, in an Existing Office Building Located at
3601 Aviation Boulevard.
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Resolution No. PC 13-11
Draft Planning Commission Minutes dated 8/28/13
Planning Commission Staff Report and attachments, dated 8-28-13.pdf
10. Financial Reports: 13-0495
a) Schedule of Demands: August 29, 2013.
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending July 31, 2013.
c) Financial Reports for the Month Ending July 31, 2013.
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Warrant Register for August 29, 2013
Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending July 31, 2013
Financial Reports for the Month Ending July 31, 2013
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11. Minutes 13-0496
This item contains minutes of City Council meetings which are presented
for approval and minutes from a City commission which is presented to
be received and filed by the City Council. Staff recommends that the
City Council, by motion, take action to approve the minutes of the:
a) City Council Closed Session Meeting of May 14, 2013.
APPROVE
b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) of July 1,
2013.
APPROVE
c) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) of July 9,
2013.
APPROVE
d) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Strategic Plan Session) of
July 10, 2013.
APPROVE
e) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) of July 16,
2013.
APPROVE
f) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) of July 18,
2013.
APPROVE
g) City Council Closed Session Meeting of August 6, 2013.
APPROVE
h) Capital Improvements Corporation Meeting of August 6, 2013.
APPROVE
i) City Council Regular Meeting of August 6, 2013.
APPROVE
j) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) of August
14, 2013.
APPROVE
k) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of August 13, 2013.
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: City Council Closed Session Meeting of May 14, 2013
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) of July 1, 2013
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) of July 9, 2013
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Strategic Plan Session) of July 10, 2013
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) of July 16, 2013
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) of July 18, 2013
City Council Closed Session Meeting of August 6, 2013
Capital Improvements Corporation Meeting of August 6, 2013
City Council Regular Meeting of August 6, 2013
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) of August 14, 2013
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of August 13, 2013
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K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
12. Continued Public Hearing to Consider Certification of a Final 13-0444
Environmental Impact Report and Approval of a Master Use Permit
Amendment, Height Variance and Master Sign Program/Exception for
the Manhattan Village Shopping Center Enhancement Project at 2600
through 3600 Sepulveda Boulevard and 1220 Rosecrans Avenue.
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING, PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Resolution No. PC 13-10 Planning Commission Resolution approving Master Use Permit Amend
Resolution No. PC 13-09 Planning Commission Resolution Certifying Final EIR- June 26, 2013
Resolution No. PC 01-27- Planning Commission Resolution approving Master Use Permit-Decem
Resolution No. PC 02-07- Planning Commission Resolution approving Master Sign Program and
Applicants nine "white papers" dated June 17, 2013 with cover letter dated September 11, 2013
Hyperlink to Mall City Council presentations, staff report and attachments- September 3 and 10,
Hyperlink to Manhattan Village Mall main webpage
Hyperlink to Draft and Final EIR (Hard copies distributed to City Council)
Public comments
13. Ordinance Amending Title 10 Planning and Zoning of the Manhattan ORD 13-0015
Beach Municipal Code to Revise Residential Regulations Regarding
Minor Exceptions, Setbacks, Open Space, Maximum Lot Size, Required
Alley Access, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Charger Locations.
CONDUCT CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING, INTRODUCE
ORDINANCE NO. 13-0015
Attachments: Tables 1-3 and Figures 1 and 2
Draft Ordinance No. 13-0015
Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 13-06
Hyperlink to Planning Commission Minutes, dated 5/8/13
Hyperlink to Planning Commission report, dated 5/8/13
Draft City Council Minutes Excerpt dated 7/16/2013
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14. Ordinance Amending the Implementation Program of the Manhattan ORD 13-0016
Beach Local Coastal Program (LCP) to Revise Residential Regulations
Regarding Minor Exceptions, Setbacks, Open Space, Maximum Lot Size,
and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Charger Locations.
CONDUCT CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING, INTRODUCE
ORDINANCE NO. 13-0016
Attachments: Tables 1-3 and Figures 1 and 2
Draft Ordinance No. 13-0016
Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 13-06
Hyperlink to Planning Commission Minutes, dated 5/8/13
Hyperlink to Planning Commission Staff Report, dated 5/8/13
Draft City Council Minutes Excerpt dated 7/16/2013
L. GENERAL BUSINESS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
15. Ordinance No. 13-0020 amending the City’s Municipal Code regarding ORD 13-0020
banners and decorations in the Public Right-of-Way and adoption of
banner policy.
WAIVE FURTHER READING; ADOPT ORDINANCE 13-0020
Attachments: Existing Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Chapter 9.60
Proposed Ordinance No. 13-0020
Proposed Banner Policy 7/26/2013
16. Strategic Plan Update. 13-0470
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Strategic Plan Update 09172013
17. Review Smoking Regulations. 13-0478
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Comprehensive Outdoor Secondhand Smoke Ordinances
Supporting Documentation Regarding Smoking Ordinances
Potential Smoking and Cigarette Disposal Locations in Downtown and North Manhattan Beach
Letters of Support
Behavioral Health Services Public Opinion Surveys on Smoke-Free Outdoor Area Policies
Manhattan Beach Restaurants Support Outdoor Smoking Ordinance
M. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5 MINUTES PER ITEM
Prior to the Council’s consideration of each item removed from the consent calendar , speakers may comment on
any or all of those items for up to three minutes per item.
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N. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS, COMMITTEE AND TRAVEL REPORTS
5 MINUTES PER CITY COUNCILMEMBER FOR TOTAL OF 25 MINUTES
O. ADJOURNMENT
P. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Oct. 1, 2013 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – City Council Meeting
Oct. 8, 2013 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Joint City Council/Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
Oct. 15, 2013 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – City Council Meeting
Oct. 29, 2013 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Joint City Council/Library Commission Meeting
Nov. 5, 2013 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – City Council Meeting
Nov. 12, 2013 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Joint City Council/Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting
Nov. 19, 2013 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – City Council Meeting
Dec. 3, 2013 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – City Council Meeting
Dec. 10, 2013 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Joint City Council/ Board of Building Appeals Meeting
Dec. 17, 2013 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – City Council Meeting
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Sep. 23, 2013 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks & Recreation Commission
Sep. 25, 2013 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission
Sep. 26, 2013 - Thursday - 6:30 PM - Parking & Public Improvements Commission
Oct. 9, 2013 – Wednesday -- 6:30 PM – Planning Commission
Oct. 23, 2013 – Wednesday -- 6:30 PM – Planning Commission
Oct. 24, 2013 - Thursday -- 6:30 PM -- Parking & Public Improvements Commission
Oct. 29, 2013 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Joint City Council and Library Commission
Nov. 12, 2013 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Joint City Council/Parking & Public Improvements Commission
Nov. 13, 2013 – Wednesday -- 6:30 PM – Planning Commission
Nov. 27, 2013 – Wednesday -- 6:30 PM – Planning Commission
Dec. 5, 2013 -- Thursday -- 6:30 PM -- Parking & Public Improvements Commission
Dec. 10, 2013 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Joint City Council/ Board of Building Appeals Meeting
Dec. 11, 2013 – Wednesday -- 6:30 PM – Planning Commission
Q. CITY HOLIDAYS
CITY OFFICES CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
Oct. 14, 2013 – Monday – Columbus Day
Nov. 11, 2013 – Monday – Veterans Day
Nov. 28-29, 2013 – Thursday & Friday – Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 25, 2013 – Wednesday – Christmas Day
Jan. 1, 2014 – Wednesday – New Years Day
Jan. 20, 2014 – Monday – Martin Luther King Day
Feb. 17, 2014 – Monday – President's Day
May. 26, 2014 – Monday – Memorial Day
Jul. 4, 2014 - Friday - Independence Day
Sep. 1, 2014 – Monday – Labor Day
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