City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · May 20, 2014
Agenda
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
5:00 PM
City Council Chambers
4:00 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
Bruce Moe, Acting 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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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, May 14, 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.
E. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
30 MINUTES
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring July 21-25, 2015, as Special 14-0230
Olympics World Games Host Town Week.
PRESENT
2. Presentation of Certificates to the Mayors Youth Council Class of 2014. 14-0229
PRESENT
F. 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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G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
3. Consideration of Certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report 13-0444
and Approval of a Master Use Permit Amendment, Height Variance and
Master Sign Program/Exception for the Manhattan Village Shopping
Center Enhancement Project at 2600 through 3600 Sepulveda
Boulevard and 1220 Rosecrans Avenue (Director of Community
Development Thompson).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 14-0025 CERTIFYING THE FINAL EIR AND
RESOLUTION NO. 14-0026 APPROVING THE PROJECT WITH
CONDITIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY COUNCIL MOTION ON
JANUARY 14, 2014
A- STAFF PRESENTATION - 10 minutes
B- PROPERTY OWNER PRESENTATIONS - 10 Minutes Each
C- PUBLIC COMMENTS - 1 Minute Each
D- CITY COUNCIL QUESTIONS
E- CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
F- CITY COUNCIL DELIBERATIONS
Attachments: 1- Resolution No. 14-0025- Certifying the Final EIR, Adopting Findings Pursuant to the CEQA, an
2- Legislative Digest- April 29, 2014 Draft Resolution No. RES 14-0025-modifications
3- Resolution No. 14-0026- Approving a Master Use Permit Amendment, Height Variance, and M
4- Legislative Digest- April 29, 2014 Draft Resolution No. 14-0026-modifications
5- Manhattan Village Shopping Center Key Issues Matrix- November 11, 2013
H. CITY MANAGER REPORT
5 MINUTES
I. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
5 MINUTES
J. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
5 MINUTES PER CITY COUNCILMEMBER FOR TOTAL OF 25 MINUTES
K. 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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L. 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.
4. One-Year Contract with Verizon California, Inc. to Provide CON 14-0019
Telecommunications Services Including Integrated Services Digital
Network, Digital Signal 1 and CentraNet Telecommunications Services
with an Estimated Annual Value of $49,809 (Acting City Manager Moe).
APPROVE
Attachments: Agreement with Verizon California - Centranet Services
Agreement with Verizon California - ISDN-PRI Services
M. GENERAL BUSINESS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
5. Approve Request for Proposals for Downtown Plan Preparation and 14-0235
Briefing on Possible Interim Regulations (Community Development
Director Thompson).
APPROVE RFP AND RECEIVE BRIEFING
Attachments: Downtown Plan RFP
6. Employment Agreement with New City Manager (City Attorney Barrow). CON 14-0026
APPROVE
Attachments: Employment Agreement
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 because the 30 minute time limit was
reached.
3 MINUTES PER PERSON
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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.
7. Financial Reports: 14-0196
Schedule of Demands: April 24, 2014 and May 8, 2014 (Acting City
Manager Moe).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Schedule of Demands Registers for April 24, 2014 and May 8, 2014
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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
Jun 24, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Adjourned Regular 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 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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