City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 4, 2014 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 4:30 PM 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. City Council Agenda Final March 4, 2014 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 Faith Marvin, 12th Grade, Mira Costa High 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, February 26, 2014, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights. City of Manhattan Beach Page 2 Printed on 2/26/2014 City Council Agenda Final March 4, 2014 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 1. Presentation of a Proclamation to the American Red Cross Declaring 14-0096 March 2014, as Red Cross Month. PRESENT Attachments: Red Cross Month, March 2014 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. City of Manhattan Beach Page 3 Printed on 2/26/2014 City Council Agenda Final March 4, 2014 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. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 14-0007 Authorizing the Installation of Stop Signs RES 14-0007 on 21st Street / 22nd Street and Magnolia Avenue as Recommended by the Parking and Public Improvements Commission (Community Development Director Thompson). ADOPT RESOLUTION Attachments: January 23, 2014 Parking and Public Improvements Commission Staff Report January 23, 2014 Parking and Public Improvements Commission Draft Minutes Resolution No 14-0007 3. Revision to the Municipal Code Removal Provisions Regarding the City ORD 14-0002 Manager (City Attorney Barrow). ADOPT Attachments: Ordinance No. 14-0002 L. PUBLIC HEARINGS 30 MINUTES PER ITEM M. GENERAL BUSINESS 30 MINUTES PER ITEM 4. Presentation of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 to Fiscal Year 14-0075 2018-2019 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan (Continued from the February 25, 2014, Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting) (Public Works Director Olmos). RECEIVE REPORT Attachments: FY 2015-2019 Proposed Projects by Type Spreadsheet (excerpt from Capital Improvement Prog City of Manhattan Beach Page 4 Printed on 2/26/2014 City Council Agenda Final March 4, 2014 5. New Architectural Bench Design Proposals for the Strand Alcove Bench 14-0053 Program Pre-Approved Bench Catalog (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). APPROVE Attachments: New Architectural Bench Designs Strand Alcove Bench Donor Brochure 6. Implementation of additional Construction Rules as approved by the 14-0072 Board of Building Appeals (Community Development Director Thompson). RECEIVE REPORT Attachments: List of the Construction Rules as approved by the Board of Building Appeals Staff Report dated July 2, 2013 Staff Report from August 6, 2013 July 2, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes, Pages 7-10 August 6, 2013 City Council Meeting Minutes, Pages 7-10 7. Proposed April 29th Adjourned Meeting Topics: Open Government 14-0094 Initiative Review; Sunshine Ordinance; Work Program & Key Activities; Council/Commission Relationships; and, Planning Commission Action Notifications (Interim City Manager Jalili). CONFIRM TOPICS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 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. City of Manhattan Beach Page 5 Printed on 2/26/2014 City Council Agenda Final March 4, 2014 8. Financial Reports: 14-0076 a) Schedule of Demands: February 13, 2014 b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending December 31, 2013 (Finance Director Moe). RECEIVE AND FILE Attachments: Schedule of Demands for February 13, 2014 Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending December 31, 2013 9. Commission Minutes: 14-0099 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) Library Commission Meeting of January 13, 2014 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) RECEIVE AND FILE b) Planning Commission Meeting of February 12, 2014 (Community Development Director Thompson) RECEIVE AND FILE Attachments: Library Commission Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2014 R. ADJOURNMENT City of Manhattan Beach Page 6 Printed on 2/26/2014 City Council Agenda Final March 4, 2014 S. FUTURE MEETINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 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 (Parks & Recreation, Public Works) May 12, 2014 – Monday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Budget Study Session #2 (Human Resources, Police, Fire) May 13, 2014 – Tues. -- 6:00 PM - City Council Budget Study Session #3 (Comm Dev, Mgmnt Services, Finance) May. 20, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May 21, 2014 – Wednesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Budget Study Session #4 (Study Session Wrap-Up) 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 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 Jun. 9, 2014 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Library Commission Meeting Jun. 10, 2014 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Jun. 11, 2014 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting Jun. 23, 2014 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Jun. 25, 2014 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting Jun. 26, 2014 – Thursday – 6:30 PM – Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting City of Manhattan Beach Page 7 Printed on 2/26/2014 City Council Agenda Final March 4, 2014 T. 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 City of Manhattan Beach Page 8 Printed on 2/26/2014