City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · February 25, 2014
Agenda
City Council
Adjourned Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
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
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, February 19, 2014, 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. 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!
F. 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.
G. GENERAL BUSINESS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
1. Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Mid-Year Budget Review (Finance Director Moe). 14-0070
RECEIVE REPORT; APPROPRIATE
Attachments: FY 2013-2014 Mid Year Budget Review
2. Award of Contract to Harris and Associates for an Amount Not to Exceed CON 14-0086
$52,700 for Preliminary Analyses and Polling for Updated Storm Water
Fees, and Street Lighting and Landscaping District Assessments
(Finance Director Moe).
AWARD CONTRACT; APPROPRIATE
Attachments: Harris & Associates Proposal
3. Consideration of Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Capital Improvement Plan RES 14-0008
(Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Resolution No. 14-0008
FY 2014-2018 Capital Improvement Plan
Projects by Type Spreadsheet for FY2013-2014
Operating Budget Placeholder Projects for FY2013-2014
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4. Sepulveda Boulevard Bridge Widening Project - Project Update and 14-0077
Bridge Aesthetic Treatments (Public Works Director Olmos).
RECEIVE REPORT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Project Appropriations and Funding Plan
Location Map
Traffic Engineer Memo
Traffic Analysis for Sepulveda Widening Project
Bridge Widening Alternatives
Retaining Wall and Concrete Barrier Aesthetic Treatment Options
5. Presentation of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 to Fiscal Year 14-0075
2018-2019 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (Public Works Director
Olmos).
RECEIVE REPORT
Attachments: FY 2015-2019 Proposed Projects by Type Spreadsheet (excerpt from Capital Improvement Prog
6. The Strand Stairs Rehabilitation Project - Project Update and Aesthetic 14-0078
Treatments of Retaining Walls (Public Works Director Olmos).
RECEIVE REPORT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Project Funding and Anticipated Expenditures
Stairs to be Improved
Strand Stairs Presentation to Council
H. OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
For speakers who did not speak at the first "Public Comment" period.
3 MINUTES PER PERSON
I. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS, COMMITTEE AND TRAVEL REPORTS, FUTURE
DISCUSSION ITEMS
5 MINUTES PER CITY COUNCILMEMBER FOR TOTAL OF 25 MINUTES
J. ADJOURNMENT
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K. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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 – Tuesday -- 5:00 PM - Adjourned Regular Meeting (Boards & Commissions Interviews)
Apr. 29, 2014 – Tuesday -- 9:00 AM - Adjourned Regular Meeting
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
Nov. 4, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Nov. 18, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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
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L. CITY HOLIDAYS
CITY OFFICES CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
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
Feb. 16, 2015 – Monday – President's Day
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