City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · February 4, 2014
Agenda
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
4:30 Adjourned Regular Meeting - Closed Session
Mayor Amy Howorth
Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Powell
Councilmember Mark Burton
Councilmember Tony D'Errico
Councilmember David J. Lesser
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.
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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 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
Skylar Sload, 8th Grade, Manhattan Beach Middle School
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, January 29, 2014, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of
City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
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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.
E. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
30 MINUTES
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.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
1. Consideration of the Planning Commission Recommendation to Approve RES 14-0005
and Adopt the City’s General Plan Housing Element for the 2013-2021
Planning Period (Community Development Director Thompson).
a) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
b) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 14-0005
Attachments: Draft City Council Resolution No. 14-0005
Planning Commission Resolution No. 13-12
HCD review letter dated December 10, 2013
Draft 2013-2021 Housing Element Update
Income categories and Affordable Housing costs, RHNA allocation, and Land Inventory Tables
2. Renewal of the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District RES 14-0006
and Approval of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (Finance
Director Moe).
a) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
b) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 14-0006
c) RATIFY 2014 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY
BOARD MEMBERS
Attachments: Resolution 14-0006
2014 Projects and Activity Plan
M. GENERAL BUSINESS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
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3. Leadership Manhattan Beach Class of 2014 Annual Project: Renovation 14-0065
of Live Oak Park Tot-Lot (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
RECEIVE; REPORT
Attachments: Existing Play Structure and Water Fountain
Proposed New Play Structure
New Water Fountain Design
4. Results of Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Financial Audit (Finance Director Moe). 14-0063
RECEIVE; REPORT
Attachments: FY 2012-2013 General and Enterprise Fund Summary
FY 2012-2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Report on Internal Control (Management Letter)
Audit Committee Letter
5. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Manhattan 14-0062
Beach Property Owners Association, Friends of Senior & Scout
Community Center and the City of Manhattan Beach Regarding the
Scout House Reconstruction Project (Parks and Recreation Director
Leyman).
APPROVE
Attachments: (MOU) Between Manhattan Beach Property Owners Association, Friends of Senior and Scout Co
Rendering of Possible Senior and Scout Community Center
Facility Strategic Plan Report (April 2008) for Scout House Structure
Older Adult Program Monthly Newsletter
6. Direct Staff to Prepare Amendments to Smoking Regulations (Continued 13-0478
from the September 17, 2013 City Council Meeting) (Public Works
Director Olmos).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: State of Tobacco Control 2014 and the California Local Grades for Los Angeles County
The Health Consequences of Smoking: 2014 Surgeon General Report
Comprehensive Outdoor Secondhand Smoke Ordinances
Supporting Documentation Regarding Smoking Ordinances
Letters of Support
Behavioral Health Services Public Opinion Surveys on Smoke-Free Outdoor Area Policies
Manhattan Beach Restaurants Support Outdoor Smoking Ordinance
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7. Submission of Citywide Street Tree Inventory And Tree Trimming 13-0587
Practices (Continued from the November 19, 2013, City Council Meeting)
(Public Works Director Olmos).
RECEIVE REPORT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Tree Count and Findings
Top Ten Tree Species
Top Hardscape Damage
8. Award of Contract to TV Pro Gear in the Amount of $489,634 for CON 14-0006
Broadcasting System Upgrades and Installation (Finance Director Moe).
APPROVE AND APPROPRIATE
Attachments: TV Pro Gear Proposal
9. Award of Contract to Teri Black & Company for City Manager CON 14-0007
Recruitment Services (Estimated Total Value of $26,500); Appropriation
of $26,500 from the City Council Contingency Fund (City Manager Jalili).
APPROVE AND APPROPRIATE
Attachments: City Manager Recruitment Services Comparison
Proposal from Teri Black & Company
Agreement with Teri Black & Company
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 on this category.
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10. Financial Reports: 14-0042
Schedule of Demands: January 16, 2014 (Finance Director Moe).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Schedule of Demands for January 16, 2014
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Feb. 18, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Feb. 25, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Adjourned Regular Meeting (Mid-Year Budget Review)
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
Apr. 22, 2014 – Tuesady -- 5:00 PM - Adjourned Regular Meeting (Boards & Commissions Interviews)
May. 6, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 8, 2014 – Thursday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Budget Study Session #1
May 13, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Budget Study Session #2
May 14, 2014 – Wednesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Budget Study Session #3
May. 20, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 21, 2014 – Wednesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Budget Study Session #4
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
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
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. 24, 2014 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks & Recreation 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. 24, 2014 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks & Recreation 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
Apr. 28, 2014 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
May 12, 2014 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Library Commission
May 13, 2014 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
May 14, 2014 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission
May 22, 2014 – Thursday – 6:30 PM – Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting
May 26, 2014 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
May 28, 2014 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
T. CITY HOLIDAYS
CITY OFFICES CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
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. 11, 2014 – Tuesday – Veterans Day
Nov. 27-28, 2014 – Thursday & Friday – Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 25, 2014 – Thursday – Christmas Day
Jan. 1, 2015 – Thursday – New Years Day
Jan. 19, 2015 – Monday – Martin Luther King Day
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