City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · April 15, 2014
Agenda
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 15, 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.
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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, April 9, 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. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
30 MINUTES
1. Grades of Green Presentation by Jane Fishman, 9th Grade, Mira Costa 14-0170
High School.
PRESENT
2. Presentation of a National Proclamation Declaring April 2014 as National 14-0179
Child Abuse Prevention Month.
PRESENT
3. Presentation of a National Proclamation Declaring April 2014 as 14-0191
“DMV/Donate California Month”
PRESENT
F. CITY MANAGER REPORT
5 MINUTES
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
5 MINUTES
4. Consideration of (1) Appointment of City Clerk by City Manager or City 14-0186
Council; and (2) Term Limits for Councilmembers (City Attorney Barrow).
PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: March 26, 1996 Sample Ballot
Election Deadlines
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!
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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.
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.
5. Annual Fee Waiver Requests Associated with Non-Profit Special Events 13-0165
(American Martyrs Parish Fair; American Martyrs 5K Run/Walk;
Grandview 5K; Holiday Fireworks Festival; Manhattan Beach 10K Run;
Manhattan Beach Education Foundation Wine Auction; Manhattan
Beach Grand Prix Bike Race; Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair;
Manhattan Beach Little League Opening Day Parade; Richstone
Pier-to-Pier Jog/Walk; and the Robinson School Fun Run) (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman).
APPROVE
Attachments: Legacy Special Event Applications
Proposed Special Event Fee Waivers 2014-2015
6. Award of Three-Year Water Quality Testing Services Contract to Clinical 14-0174
Lab of San Bernardino (Total Value of $22,935) (Finance Director Moe).
APPROVE
Attachments: RFP #966-14 Water Quality Testing Services Comparison
7. Approve New Architectural Bench Designs (Parks and Recreation 14-0161
Director Leyman).
APPROVE
Attachments: New Architectural Bench Designs
Diagram of Wheel Chair Access
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8. Award of Order to South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority 14-0169
to Equip One Previously Purchased Police Undercover Investigations
Ford E250 Van in the Amount of $63,432.12 (Finance Director Moe).
APPROVE
9. Rejection of Bids for the Section 2 (Sepulveda Boulevard. to Peck 14-0180
Avenue, Manhattan Beach Boulevard. to Artesia Boulevard.) Concrete
Repair Project and Authorize Re- Advertisement for Bids (Public Works
Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Construction Bidders List
Project Area Map - Section 2
10. Final Payment in the Net Amount of $37,763.92 to Bannaoun Engineers 14-0185
Constructors Corporation; Formally Accept the Street Resurfacing
Project for Ardmore Avenue, Valley Drive and 11th Place as Complete;
and Authorize Filing of the Appropriate Notice of Completion and
Release Retention in the Amount of $31,713.08 (Public Works Director
Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Tables 1 and 2 - Budget, Expenditures and Contract Progress Payments
Map of Street Resurfacing Project for Ardmore Ave, Valley Drive and 11th Place
11. Resolution No. 14-0021 approving participation by the City of Manhattan RES 14-0021
Beach in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program for the three year funding cycle beginning July 1,
2015 and ending June 30, 2018 (Community Development Director
Thompson).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 14-0021
Attachments: CDBG Participation Agreement
Resolution 14-0021
12. Minutes 14-0171
This item contain minutes of City Council meetings which are presented
for approval. Staff recommends that the City Council, by motion, take
action to approve the minutes of the:
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting of February 25, 2014
(City Clerk Liza Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2014
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
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13. Coastal Development Permit for the 2014 Manhattan Beach Open RES 14-0115
Volleyball Tournament and Consideration of a Three-Year Term
Agreement with International Merchandising Company, LLC (IMC) to
Co-Sponsor the Manhattan Beach Open (MBO) (Parks and Recreation
Director Leyman).
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING, ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 14-0115,
APPROVE
Attachments: Manhattan Beach Open Agreement
Resolution No. 14-0115 (Coastal Development Permit)
M. GENERAL BUSINESS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
14. Update on Six Month Trial Period on Meeting Management and Open 14-0127
Government Initiatives (Senior Management Analyst Biggs).
RECEIVE REPORT AND APPROVE MODIFICATIONS
Attachments: Meeting Management Matrix
August 13, 2013, Meeting Management Staff Report
Updated Public Records Act Request Log
15. Strand Alcove Bench Program Plaque Guidelines (Parks and Recreation 14-0162
Director Leyman).
APPROVE
Attachments: Strand Alcove Bench Program
Strand Bench Inventory List
16. Amendment No. 1 to Design Service Agreement with Community Works CON 14-0156
Design Group for Additional Work on the Five Retaining Walls for the
Strand Stairs Rehabilitation Project and Provide Direction to Staff
Regarding the Aesthetic Enhancements on Front Stair Walls (Public
Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Design Services Amendment No. 1 with Community Works Design Group
Sandblasted Wave Design Options for 18th Street
Cost Difference for Including Waves on Front Side Walls
17. Ordinance Amending Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Section ORD 14-0005
14.44.080 Regarding Taxicab Stands (Police Chief Irvine).
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 14-0005
Attachments: Draft Ordinance No. 14-0005
Legislative Digest
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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.
18. Financial Reports: 14-0147
Schedule of Demands: March 27, 2014 (Finance Director Moe).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Schedule of Demands Register for March 27, 2014
19. Commission Minutes: 14-0189
This item contains minutes of City Council subcommittees and 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) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of December 10, 2013
b) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of January 27, 2014
c) Library Commission Meeting of February 10, 2014
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
d) Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting of March 27,
2014
(Community Development Director Thompson)
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2013
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2014
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2014
Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of March 27, 2014
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R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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 -- 6:00 PM - 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 12, 2014 – Monday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Budget Study Session #2
May. 20, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 21, 2014 – Wednesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Budget Study Session #3
May 29, 2014 – Thursday -- 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 (City Council Reorganization)
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
Dec. 2, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Dec. 16, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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 4, 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 18, 2014 – Wednesday – 6:00 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Jun 23, 2014 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
Jun 26, 2014 – Thursday – 6:30 PM – Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting
Jul 8, 2014 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
Jul 9, 2014 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Jul 14, 2014 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Library Commission Meeting
Jul 23, 2014 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Jul 24, 2014 – Thursday – 6:30 PM – Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting
Jul 28, 2014 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
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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
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