City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · May 6, 2014
Agenda
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
5:00 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 May 6, 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
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 30, 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. Proclamation Declaring May 2014, as Older American’s Month. 14-0201
PRESENT
2. Proclamation Declaring National Municipal Clerks Week (May 4 - 10, 14-0202
2014).
PRESENT
3. Proclamation Declaring May 10, 2014, as National Fire Service 14-0203
Recognition Day.
PRESENT
4. Proclamation Declaring National Peace Officers Memorial Day/ Police 14-0204
Week (May 11 - 17, 2014).
PRESENT
5. Proclamation Declaring National Public Works Week (May 18 - 24, 14-0205
2014).
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!
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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.
6. Award of a Three-Year Contract to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. CON 14-0022
for the Purchase of Replacement and New Firefighter Personal
Protective Equipment with an Estimated Total Value of $114,800 (Acting
City Manager Moe).
APPROVE
7. Award of Bid to M&M Lifts, Inc. for the Budgeted Purchase of One 14-0175
Replacement Aerial Lift Truck in the Amount of $103,688.05 (Acting City
Manager Moe).
APPROVE
Attachments: Bid #957-14 Comparison for Aerial Lift Truck
8. Donation of One Surplus 2001 Ford F150 Truck and One 2003 GEM 14-0190
Electric Cart to the El Camino College Police Department (Acting City
Manager Moe).
APPROVE
Attachments: El Camino College Police Department Donation Request Letter
9. Award of Bid to Wondries Fleet Group for the Budgeted Purchase of One 14-0192
Replacement Truck Mounted Crane in the Amount of $198,902.80
(Acting City Manager Moe).
APPROVE; APPROPRIATE
Attachments: Bid #956-14 Comparison for Truck Mounted Crane
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10. Consideration of a Three-Year Contract with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, CON 14-0023
LLP to Provide Professional Audit Services (Estimated Value of
$153,371) (Acting City Manager Moe).
APPROVE
Attachments: Agreement for Professional Services
11. Cancellation of Existing Order with Electric Car Company of Long Beach 14-0214
for Four Replacement Police Parking Control Vehicles and Re-Award to
Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc. in the Amount of $124,577.19
(Acting City Manager Moe).
APPROVE
12. Resolution Approving Assessment Engineer’s Report for Annual Levy of RES 14-0015
Street Lighting Assessments for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 (Acting City
Manager Moe).
a) ADOPT RESOLUTION No. 14-0015
b) APPROVE ENGINEER’S REPORT
Attachments: Resolution No. 14-0015
Engineer's Report 2014-2015
13. Resolution Declaring City Council’s Intention to Provide for Annual Levy RES 14-0016
and Collection of Assessments for Street Lighting Maintenance and
Setting of Public Hearing for July 1, 2014 (Acting City Manager Moe).
a) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 14-0016
b) SET JULY 1, 2014, FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Attachments: Resolution No. 14-0016
Engineer's Report 2014-2015
14. Award of Contract for the “Pathway to the Sea Project” to STL CON 14-0024
Landscape Inc. for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $24,000 (Public Works
Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Construction Contract
15. Ratification of Additional Cost in Connection with Broadcasting System 14-0217
Upgrades and Installation Expenditures with IPTV (TV Pro Gear) in the
Amount of $5,224 (Acting City Manager Moe).
APPROVE
16. Adjustment of Revenue Services Manager Salary (Acting City Manager 14-0218
Moe).
APPROVE
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17. Third Amendment ($6,000) to the Professional Engineering Services CON 14-0021
Agreement with Psomas for Additional Design Services for the
Sepulveda Boulevard and 2nd Street Water Main Replacement Project
(Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Budget and Expenditures
Third Amendment to Psomas Agreement
18. Minutes: 14-0200
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-Closed Session of March 4,
2014
b) City Council Regular Meeting of March 4, 2014
c) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session of March 10,
2014
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session Minutes of March 4, 2014
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2014
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session Minutes of March 10, 2014
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
M. GENERAL BUSINESS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
19. Appointments to City Boards and Commissions and Declaring 14-0221
Commission Seats Vacant as Appropriate (City Clerk Tamura).
APPOINT/REAPPOINT
Attachments: 2013 Boards and Commissions Roster
Advertisements from The Beach Reporter, published February 6, 2014, March 13, 2014, and Apr
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20. Introduction of Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Proposed Operating Budget 14-0168
(Acting City Manager Moe).
RECEIVE REPORT
Attachments: Proposed Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Operating Budget
Five Year Forecast
Letter inviting residents to budget meetings
Parks & Recreation Profit & Loss Estimates
Ten Year General Fund Comparison with FTE
21. Sepulveda Boulevard Bridge Widening Project - Project Update and 14-0226
Bridge Widening Alternatives (Public Works Director Olmos).
RECEIVE REPORT, SELECT BURIED ARCH CULVERT OPTION, AND
PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Sepulveda Bridge Widening Location Map
Bridge Widening Alternatives
Retaining Wall and Concrete Barrier Aesthetic Treatment Options
22. Progress Report on the Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce to 14-0208
Provide Economic Services (Community Development Director
Thompson).
RECEIVE REPORT.
Attachments: Chamber of Commerce Presentation
Agreement with Chamber of Commerce dated July 16, 2013
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
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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.
23. Financial Reports: 14-0146
a) Schedule of Demands: April 10, 2014.
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending March 31, 2014.
c) Financial Reports for the Month Ending March 31, 2014.
(Acting City Manager Moe.)
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Schedule of Demands for April 10, 2014
Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending March 31, 2014
Financial Reports for the Month Ending March 31, 2014
24. Commission Minutes: 14-0206
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) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of March 23, 2014
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Planning Commission Meeting of April 9, 2014
c) Planning Commission Meeting of April 23, 2014
(Community Development Director Thompson)
d) Finance Subcommittee Meeting of April 9, 2014
(Finance Director Moe).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes March 24, 2014
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2014
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2014
Finance Subcommittee Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2014
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25. Planning Commission Approval of a Use Permit Amendment and Height 14-0209
Variance for a Proposed Market with Off-Site Alcohol Sales and On-Site
Tastings, Parking Deck, and other Site Alterations to Existing Retail
Center, Manhattan Place, at 1133 Artesia Boulevard (Community
Development Director Thompson).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Resolution No. PC 14-04
Draft Planning Commission Minutes, dated 3/12/14 & 4/9/14
Planning Commission Staff Report, dated 3/12/14
Planning Commission Staff Report dated 4/9/14
Plans
Renderings Submitted 4/9/14
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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 -- 5:00 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
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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 19, 2014 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting
May 22, 2014 – Thursday – 6:30 PM – Parking & Public Improvements 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
Aug 11, 2014 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Library Commission Meeting
Aug 12, 2014 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
Aug 13, 2014 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Aug 25, 2014 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Aug 27, 2014 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
Aug 28, 2014 – Thursday – 6:30 PM – Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting
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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