City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · June 3, 2014
Agenda
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
5:00 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
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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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, May 28, 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. Certificate of Recognition to Casey Sublette for his Offer of Appointment 14-0256
to the United States Naval Academy.
PRESENT
2. Presentation of a $6,000 Donation from the Manhattan Beach Rotary 14-0257
Club to The Manhattan Beach Fire Department.
ACCEPT
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
3. Consideration to Cancel the August 5, 2014 City Council Meeting (City 14-0265
Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
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.
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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.
4. Approve the Removal of Parking on the East Side of Sepulveda 14-0178
Boulevard between Tennyson Street and Longfellow Drive as
Recommended by the Parking and Public Improvements Commission
(Community Development Director Thompson).
APPROVE
Attachments: March 27, 2104 Parking and Public Improvements Commission Staff Report with Attachments
March 27, 2014 Parking and Public Improvements Commission Final Minutes
5. Donation of One Surplus 2001 Ford F150 Truck to the El Camino 14-0219
College Fire Academy (Acting City Manager Moe).
APPROVE
Attachments: El Camino College Fire Academy Donation Request Letter
6. Final Payment in the net amount of $23,026.17 to Taylor Tennis Court 14-0234
Inc.; Formally Accept the Live Oak Park, Manhattan Heights, Mira Costa
Tennis Courts and Marine Avenue Park Basketball Courts Resurfacing
and Restriping Project as Complete; and Authorize Filing of the
Appropriate Notice of Completion and Release Retention in the Amount
of $1,211.90 (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Budget, Appropriations, and Expenditures - Court Resurfacing
7. Declare Vacant Board of Building Appeals Seat No. 4 and Ratify 14-0241
Manhattan Beach Unified School District Nominee Seat No. 2 to the
Parks and Recreation Commission (City Clerk Tamura).
DECLARE VACANCY AND RATIFY PARKS AND RECREATION
NOMINEE
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8. Appropriate Supplemental Law Enforcement Services (SLES) Grant 14-0242
Funds for the Purchase of 89 Handguns from All State Police Equipment
in the Amount of $31,701.05, and Law Enforcement Software and
Equipment with Remaining Grants Funds and Accrued Interest
($70,298.95) (Acting City Manager Moe).
APPROVE, APPROPRIATE
Attachments: Bid #984-14 Comparison for Handguns (89)
9. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternates to the 2014 League of 14-0243
California Cities Annual Conference (Senior Management Analyst Biggs).
APPROVE
Attachments: League of CA Cities Annual Conference Registration Brochure
Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates Form
10. Approve Pedestrian Enhancements at the Intersection of Ardmore 14-0247
Avenue and Flournoy Road as Recommended by the Parking and Public
Improvements Commission (Community Development Director
Thompson).
APPROVE
Attachments: Sketch of Proposed Pedestrian Enhancements
Staff Report and Final Minutes for the February 27, 2014, PPIC Meeting
Staff Report and Draft Minutes for the April 24, 2014, PPIC Meeting
11. Final Payment in the Net Amount of $25,000.00 to STL Landscape, Inc.; 14-0252
Formally Accept the Pathway to the Sea Project as Complete; Authorize
Filing of the Appropriate Notice of Completion; Release Retention in the
Amount of $1,250.00 (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Pathway to the Sea Project
12. Resolution of Intention to Provide for Annual Levy and Collection of RES 14-0017
Assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement District and
Setting July 15, 2014 for a Public Hearing (Acting City Manager Moe).
a) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 14-0017
b) SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 15, 2014
Attachments: Downtown Business Improvement District Activity Plan
Chairperson Letter from BID Advisory Board
Resolution No. 14-0017
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13. Planning Commission approval of a Use Permit Amendment, Variance 14-0250
(Building Height) and Sign Exception Amendment, and denial of a
Variance for landscaping, to construct an addition to an existing two-story
commercial building and other site improvements located at 1500 North
Sepulveda Boulevard, for Manhattan Beach Toyota/Scion (Community
Development Director Thompson).
RECEIVE REPORT
Attachments: Resolution No. PC 14-07
May 14, 2014, PC Staff Report & Attachments
April 9, 2014, PC Staff Report & Attachments
May 14, 2014, PC Draft Minutes
April 9, 2014, PC Final Minutes
14. Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Section 14.44.080 Regarding ORD 14-0005
Taxicab Stands and Update on Possible Taxicab Stand Locations (City
Attorney Barrow).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 14-0005
Attachments: Draft Ordinance No. 14-0005
Proposed and Existing Taxicab Stand Locations
15. Five Year Concession Agreement with Erkan Isiktel and Helen Moon for CON 14-0027
Operation of a Food Concession on the Manhattan Beach Pier (Senior
Management Analyst Biggs).
APPROVE
Attachments: Erkan Isiktel and Helen Moon Proposal Excerpts
Two Guns Espresso Proposal Excerpts
Sample Pier Concession Agreement
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16. Minutes: 14-0233
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 18,
2014
b) City Council Regular Meeting of March 18, 2014
c) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session of April 1,
2014
d) City Council Regular Meeting of April 1, 2014
e) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session of April 7,
2014
f) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session of April 15,
2014
g) City Council Regular Meeting of April 15, 2014
h) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Boards and Commission
Interviews of April 22, 2014
i) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session of April 28,
2014
j) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Manhattan Village Mall of April
29, 2014
k) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session of May 3,
2014
l) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session of May 4,
2014
m) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session of May 6,
2014
n) City Council Regular Meeting of May 6, 2014
o) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session of May 9,
2014
p) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session of May 12,
2014
(City Clerk Liza Tamura).
APPROVE
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Attachments: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session Minutes of March 18, 2014
City Council Regular Meeting of March 18 2014
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session Minutes of April 1, 2014
City Council Regular Meeting of April 1 2014
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session Minutes of April 7, 2014
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session Minutes of April 15, 2014
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 15 2014
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Boards and Commission Interviews Minutes of April 22,
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session Minutes of April 28, 2014
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Manhattan Village Mall Minutes of April 29, 2014
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session Minutes of May 3, 2014
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session Minutes of May 4, 2014
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session Minutes of May 6, 2014
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2014
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session Minutes of May 9, 2014
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session Minutes of May 12, 2014
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
M. GENERAL BUSINESS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
17. Introduce Ordinance No. 14-0008 Prohibiting Smoking in Public Places, ORD 14-0008
Make a Finding of Exemption under CEQA, and Appropriate $20,000
from the General Fund for an Outreach Platform Promoting a
Smoke-Free City Campaign (Public Works Director Olmos).
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 14-0008; AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Attachments: Ordinance No. 14-0008
Legislative Digest
Draft Logos for MB Smoke-Free City Campaign
18. Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Budget (Acting City Manager Moe). 14-0261
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
19. Ballot Measure to Establish a Two-Term Limit for Elected Officials (City 14-0232
Attorney Barrow).
DISCUSS
Attachments: Resolution Calling for the Holding of a Special Municipal Election
Resolution Requesting LA County to Consolidate a Special Municipal Election
Resolution Setting Priorities for Filing Written Arguments Regarding a City Measure
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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 because the 30 minute time limit was
reached.
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.
20. Financial Reports: 14-0197
a) Schedule of Demands: May 22, 2014
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending April 30, 2014
c) Financial Reports for the Month Ending April 30, 2014
(Acting City Manager Moe).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Schedule of Demands for May 22, 2014
Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending April 30, 2014
Financial Reports for the Month Ending April 30, 2014
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21. Commission Minutes: 14-0263
This item contain 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) Planning Commission Meeting of April 9, 2014
(Continued from the May 6, 2014, City Council Meeting)
(Community Development Director Thompson)
b) Planning Commission Meeting of May 14, 2014
(Community Development Director Thompson)
c) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of January 14, 2014
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
d) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of February 11, 2014
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
e) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of March 11, 2014
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
f) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of April 8, 2014
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
g) Library Commission Meeting of March 10, 2014
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
h) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of April 28, 2014
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2014
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2014
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2014
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2014
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2014
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2014
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2014
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2014
R. ADJOURNMENT
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S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Jun 17, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Jun 24, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Adjourned Regular 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
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:
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
May. 25, 2015 – Monday – Memorial Day
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