City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · December 3, 2013
Agenda
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
4:30 PM Adjourned Regular Meeting - Closed Session
Mayor David J. Lesser
Mayor Pro Tem Amy Howorth
Councilmember Wayne Powell
Councilmember Mark Burton
Councilmember Tony D'Errico
Executive Team
John Jalili, Interim 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.
City Council Agenda Final December 3, 2013
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 two additional times for public
comments on the agenda--under "Community Announcements Regarding Upcoming Events," at which time the
public may address the City Council regarding any upcoming events for up to one minute in duration for any
speaker; and again under "Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items," 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, not including items
on the agenda, for up to three minutes for each speaker. Estimated times have been placed under each heading
to assist with meeting management. Please note that these times are merely an estimate.
Please note that each speaker may speak for up to 15 minutes at any one Council meeting, with additional time
during public hearings.
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.
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 Wednesday, November 27, 2013, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards
of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
D. 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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E. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
30 MINUTES
1. Annual City Recognition of Longstanding Local Businesses (Finance 13-0619
Director Moe).
PRESENT
2. Presentation of Certificates to the Winners of the 2013 Fire Department 13-0634
Annual “Home Escape Plan” Contest (Fire Chief Espinosa).
PRESENT
3. Presentation of a Certificate of Completion from the League of California 13-0638
Cities to Councilmember Powell for attaining the Advanced Leadership
(Level II) Status.
PRESENT
F. CITY MANAGER REPORT
5 MINUTES
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
5 MINUTES
H. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
5 MINUTES PER CITY COUNCILMEMBER FOR TOTAL OF 25 MINUTES
I. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING UPCOMING EVENTS
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 Regarding
Upcoming Events" is limited to one minute. A second, extended opportunity to speak is provided under "Public
Comment on Non-Agenda Items." While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow City Council to
take action on any item not on the agenda, except under very limited circumstances. 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!
J. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
3 MINUTES PER PERSON - 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM
Speakers may comment on any item of interest to the public that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the
legislative body, not 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, except under very limited circumstances. 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.
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K. CONSENT CALENDAR
5 MINUTES
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC - The items on the “Consent Calendar” are routine and customary business items and
will be enacted with one vote. The Mayor will ask the public, the City Councilmembers and the staff if there is
anyone who wishes to remove any item from the “Consent Calendar” for public comment, 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, after the Mayor has invited the public to speak.
4. Award of Bid for the Budgeted Purchase of Three Replacement Vehicles: 13-0612
Two Toyota Tacoma 4x2 Pickup Trucks for the Public Works Department,
and One Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Pickup Truck for the Parks and Recreation
Department, from Penske Toyota in the Amount of $92,023.54 (Finance
Director Moe).
APPROVE
Attachments: Bid #959-14 Comparison for Toyota Tacoma (3)
5. Award of Proposal for the Budgeted Purchase of Two Replacement 13-0614
Mobile Message Boards to A Cone Zone, Inc. in the Amount of
$36,667.60 (Finance Director Moe).
APPROVE
Attachments: RFP #961-14 Comparison for Mobile Message Boards (2)
6. Award of Bid for the Budgeted Purchase of Five Cardiac 13-0615
Monitors/Defibrillators for the Fire Department from Enerspect Medical in
the Amount of $106,476.11 (Fire Chief Espinosa).
APPROVE
Attachments: Bid #964-14 Comparison Cardiac Monitors/Defibrillators (5)
7. Placement of a Historical Real Estate Structure in Polliwog Park (Parks 13-0618
and Recreation Director Leyman).
APPROVE
Attachments: Historical Manhattan Beach Real Estate Office Structure Photos
Temporary Storage Agreement for Historical Real Estate Office Structure
8. Grant Funded Purchase of 513 Cubic Yards of Rubber Bark from Rubber 13-0628
Bark, Inc. in the Amount of $82,710.44 (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE, APPROPRIATE
Attachments: Bid #963-14 Comparison Rubber Bark
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9. Award of Three Year Contract to Internap Network Services for 13-0631
Redundant Internet Connectivity with an Estimated Annual Value of
$50,300 (Finance Director Moe).
APPROVE
Attachments: Internap Contract
10. Award of Three-Year Unarmed Security Services Contract to CON 13-0040
Contemporary Services Corporation with an Estimated Annual Value of
$55,000 (Police Chief Irvine).
APPROVE
Attachments: RFP #952-14 Unarmed Security Services Comparison
Agreement with Contemporary Services Corporation
11. Award of Contract to EMC Research to Develop and Conduct a 13-0613
Community Survey for an Amount Not to Exceed $20,490 (Finance
Director Moe).
APPROVE; APPROPRIATE
Attachments: Survey Firms Response List 2013
Contract with EMC for Community Survey
Exhibit A of Contract (EMC Proposal)
12. Minutes 13-0518
This item contain minutes of City Council meetings which are presented
for approval by the City Council. Staff recommends that the City Council,
by motion, take action to approve the minutes of the:
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Including Closed Session Meeting of
November 4, 2013.
APPROVE
b) City Council Regular Meeting of November 5, 2013.
APPROVE
c) Joint City Council/Parking & Public Improvements Commission
Meeting of November 12, 2013.
APPROVE
d) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting of November 12, 2013.
APPROVE
(City Clerk Tamura).
Attachments: City Council Adjourned Regular Including Closed Session Meeting of November 4, 2013
City Council Regular Meeting of November 5, 2013
Joint City Council/Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting of November 12, 2013
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting of November 12, 2013
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L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
13. Consideration of Resolution Adjusting the 2014-2015 Business License RES 13-0071
Tax by the Consumer Price Index (Finance Director Moe).
APPROVE; ADOPT RESOLUTION
Attachments: Resolution No. 13-0071
Proposed 2014-2015 Business License Tax
2014-2015 Business License CPI Tax Analysis
M. GENERAL BUSINESS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
14. Budget Process for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (Finance Director Moe). 13-0575
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget
Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget Process Participation letter
15. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Cities CON 13-0044
of Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance and
the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Regarding the
Administration and Cost Sharing for Development of the Enhanced
Watershed Management Program (EWMP) and the Coordinated
Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) for the Santa Monica Bay and
Dominguez Channel Watersheds to comply with Municipal Stormwater
Permit (Permit); and Authorize the City Manager to sign the MOU (Public
Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: MOU Between Cities of Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance and Los A
16. Strand Pedestrian Access Improvement Project - Alternatives for 13-0611
Introducing Aesthetic Enhancement Elements into the Project (Public
Works Director Olmos).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Project Funding and Anticipated Expenditures
Stairs to be Improved
Strand Stairs Options 12-3-13
17. Memorandum of Agreement with Police Management Association 13-0635
(Human Resources Director Hanson).
APPROVE
Attachments: Memorandum of Agreement with PMA
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18. Consideration of City’s Option to Purchase Remaining Fifty Percent 13-0626
Interest in the Former City Manager’s Residence Located at 2913 Pacific
Avenue (City Attorney Barrow).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Tenancy in Common Agreement
Home Loan Staff Report January 18, 2011
Housing Assistance Agreement
N. 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.
O. OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
For speakers who did not speak at the first "Public Comment" period.
3 MINUTES PER PERSON
P. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS, COMMITTEE AND TRAVEL REPORTS, FUTURE
DISCUSSION ITEMS
5 MINUTES PER CITY COUNCILMEMBER FOR TOTAL OF 25 MINUTES
Q. RECEIVE AND FILE ITEMS
The following items are informational items that do not require action by the City Council. They can be “Received
and Filed” by one motion: “Motion to Receive and File” or by order of the Chair.
The Mayor will provide a maximum of three minutes for speakers to comment.
19. Strategic Plan Update (Interim City Manager Jalili). 13-0621
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Strategic Plan Update 11/27/2013
20. Financial Reports: 13-0601
a) Schedules of Demands: November 21, 2013
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending October 31, 2013
c) Financial Reports for the Month Ending October 31, 2013
(Finance Director Moe).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Schedule of Demands Register for November 21, 2013
Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending October 31, 2013
Financial Reports for the Month Ending October 31, 2013
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21. Commission Minutes 13-0629
This item contains minutes of City Council subcommittees and from
other City commissions and committees which are presented to be
received and filed by the City Council. Staff recommends that the City
Council, by motion, take action to receive and file the minutes of the:
a) Planning Commission Meeting of November 13, 2013
(Community Development Thompson)
RECEIVE AND FILE
b) Library Commission Meeting of October 21, 2013
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
RECEIVE AND FILE
c) Finance Subcommittee Meeting of November 15, 2013
(Finance Director Moe)
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Planning Commission Meeting of November 13, 2013
Library Commission Meeting of October 21, 2013
Finance Subcommittee Meeting of November 15, 2013
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Dec. 10, 2013 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Adjourned Regular Meeting (CIP & Facilities Assessment Plan)
Dec. 17, 2013 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – City Council Meeting (City Council Reorganization)
Jan. 7, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Jan. 14, 2014 – Tuesday - TBD - City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Manhattan Village Mall)
Jan. 21, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Feb. 4, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Feb. 18, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Mar. 4, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Mar. 18, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Apr. 1, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Apr. 15, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May. 6, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May. 20, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Jun. 3, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Jun. 17, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Jul. 1, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Jul. 15, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Aug. 5, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Aug. 19, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Sep. 2, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Sep. 16, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (City Council Reorganization)
Oct. 7, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Oct. 21, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Dec. 5, 2013 – Thursday – 6:30 PM – Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting
Dec. 9, 2013 – Monday –6:30 PM – Library Commission Meeting
Dec. 10, 2013 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
Dec. 11, 2013 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Dec. 23, 2013 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
Jan. 8, 2014 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Jan. 13, 2014 – Monday –6:30 PM – Library Commission Meeting
Jan. 14, 2014 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
Jan. 22, 2014 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Jan. 23, 2014 – Thursday – 6:30 PM – Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting
Feb. 10, 2014 – Monday –6:30 PM – Library Commission Meeting
Feb. 11, 2014 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
Feb. 12, 2014 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Feb. 26, 2014 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Feb. 27, 2014 – Thursday – 6:30 PM – Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting
Mar. 10, 2014 – Monday –6:30 PM – Library Commission Meeting
Mar. 11, 2014 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
Mar. 12, 2014 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Mar. 26, 2014 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Mar. 27, 2014 – Thursday – 6:30 PM – Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting
Apr. 8, 2014 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
Apr. 9, 2014 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Apr. 14, 2014 – Monday –6:30 PM – Library Commission Meeting
Apr. 23, 2014 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Apr. 24, 2014 – Thursday – 6:30 PM – Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting
T. CITY HOLIDAYS
CITY OFFICES CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
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
Oct. 13, 2014 – Monday – Columbus Day
Nov. 10, 2014 – Monday – Veterans Day
Nov. 27-28, 2014 – Thursday & Friday – Thanksgiving Holiday
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