City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · July 15, 2014
Agenda
City Council
Revised Agenda for the Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 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
Mark Danaj, 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 July 15, 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 REVISED AGENDA POSTING
1 MINUTE
I, Liza Tamura, City Clerk of the City of Manhattan Beach, California, state under penalty of perjury that this
notice/revised agenda was posted on Friday, July 11, 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.
City of Manhattan Beach Page 2 Printed on 7/11/2014
City Council Agenda Final July 15, 2014
E. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
30 MINUTES
1. Presentation of a Commendation to Nicholas Arquette for his 14-0327
Contributions to “Walk with Sally,” a 501(C)3 Public Benefit Corporation,
Dedicated to Providing Mentoring Support Programs and Services to
Children of Parents or Siblings with Cancer.
PRESENT
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring July 26, 2014, as “P.S. I Love 14-0326
You Foundation “Adopt a Child for One Day” Day”.
PRESENT
F. CITY MANAGER REPORT
5 MINUTES
3. Report on Emergency Coastal Development Permit Issued for the 14-0336
Temporary Ban on Fishing from the Manhattan Beach Pier; Declaring an
Emergency and Nuisance (City Manager Danaj) (REVISED 7-1-14).
RECEIVE REPORT AND DECLARE AN EMERGENCY AND
NUISANCE
Attachments: Revised Emergency Coastal Development Permit (July 8, 2014)
Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program Section A.96.190 (Emergency Coastal Development P
“Sharing the Waves with Sharks of the South Bay” Flyer
California Department of Fish and Wildlife July 10, 2014, Release
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!
City of Manhattan Beach Page 3 Printed on 7/11/2014
City Council Agenda Final July 15, 2014
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.
4. Final Payment in the Net Amount of $53,523.92 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 $32,753.08 (Public Works Director
Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Tables 1 and 2 - Budget, Expenditures and Contract Progress Payments
Map of Street Resurfacing Project for Ardmore Avenue, Valley Drive and 11th Place
5. Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Sepulveda Boulevard and 14-0319
2nd Street Water Main Replacement Project, Award a Construction
Contract to GMZ Engineering, Inc. ($1,283,200) and Award a
Professional Engineering Services Contract to Wallace & Associates
($99,744) for Construction Inspection Services (Public Works Director
Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Budget and Expenditures
City of Manhattan Beach Page 4 Printed on 7/11/2014
City Council Agenda Final July 15, 2014
6. Approve the Removal of Parking on the East Side of Sepulveda 14-0313
Boulevard between Tennyson Street and Longfellow Drive as
Recommended by the Parking and Public Improvements Commission
(Community Development Director Thompson).
APPROVE
Attachments: March 27, 2014, Parking and Public Improvements Commission Staff Report with Attachments
March 27, 2014, Parking and Public Improvements Commission Final Minutes
April 20, 2010, City Council Staff Report with Attachments
April 20, 2010, City Council Final Minutes
Table 1 - Collision History - Sepulveda Boulevard 1/1/2008 to 12/31/2012
Public Comments
7. Approval of Plans and Specifications and Award of Section 2 Concrete CON 14-0031
Repair and Miscellaneous Slurry Project to Nobest, Inc. in the amount of
$1,119,790.80 (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Revenue and Expenditure Table
Notice to Property Owners
Project Area Map- Area 2
Mira Costa Slurry Area Map
Contract - Section 2 Concrete Repair
8. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Program RES 14-0044
Supplement Agreement Adding the Cycle 5 Highway Safety
Improvement Program to the Existing Master Agreement with State of
California Department of Transportation (Community Development
Director Thompson).
APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION
Attachments: FY 2013-2014 Capital Improvement Program Carryover Project Number 14821E
Authorization/Agreement Summary E-76
Master Agreement Administering Agency-State Agreement No. 07-5212R
Program Supplement Agreement No. 007-N
Resolution No. 14-0044
9. Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Section 14.44.080 Regarding ORD 14-0005
Taxicabs (City Attorney Barrow).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 14-0005
Attachments: Ordinance No. 14-0005
City of Manhattan Beach Page 5 Printed on 7/11/2014
City Council Agenda Final July 15, 2014
10. Establish Salary Range and Benefits for the Newly Created Assistant 14-0309
City Manager Classification (Human Resources Director Hanson).
APPROVE
Attachments: Assistant City Manager Classification Specification
Management/Confidential Salary Ranges
11. Minutes: 14-0325
This item contains action minutes of City Council meetings which are
presented for approval. Staff recommends that the City Council, by
motion, take action to approve the action minutes of the:
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session of June 17,
2014
b) City Council Regular Meeting of June 17, 2014
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session Minutes of June 17, 2014
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2014
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
12. Renewal of Downtown Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year RES 14-0035
2014-2015 Including Authorization to Collect Assessments; Ratification
of the District Advisory Board; Authorization to Enter Into an Agreement
with the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professional
Association; and Authorization to Disburse Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Assessments Collected (Finance Director Moe).
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING; ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 14-0035;
RATIFY BOARD; APPROVE
Attachments: Resolution No. 14-0035
List of 2014-2015 Business Improvement District Advisory Board Member Nominees
Agreement between Business Improvement District and Downtown Manhattan Beach Business P
DMBBID Business Improvement and Activity Plan - May 2014
Boundary Map of the Downtown Business Improvement District
M. GENERAL BUSINESS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
City of Manhattan Beach Page 6 Printed on 7/11/2014
City Council Agenda Final July 15, 2014
13. Status Report and Further Direction on the Feasibility of a Skateboard 14-0315
Park, Including Authorizing the City Manager to Engage the Services of a
Consultant to Facilitate Public Workshops, Design and Location Options
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
RECEIVE REPORT; APPROVE; APPROPRIATE; PROVIDE
DIRECTION
Attachments: Att. 1 Ad-Hoc Committee meeting notes combined
Att. 2 MB Site Surveys
Att. 3 Surveys and Results
Att. 4 Potential Locations and Site Selection Criteria
Att. 5 Marine Ave Skatepark Notice Sent Out 5-1-2014
Att. 6 Commission Minutes Combined
Att. 7 Local Skateboard Park Stats 2014
14. Approval of a Contract with PMC to Develop a Downtown Plan CON 14-0034
Not-to-Exceed $100,000 (Community Development Director Thompson).
APPROVE
Attachments: Agreement for Professional Services Revised
Exhibit A- Proposal from PMC- June 19, 2014
Downtown Plan Area Map
Downtown Visioning Forum Agenda/Notes, June 5, 2014
Downtown Visioning Forum Attendees, Thursday, June 5, 2014
15. Adopt Interim Zoning Ordinance for regulation of commercial uses in the ORD-U
Downtown (Community Development Director Thompson). 14-0011
DISCUSS AND ADOPT
Attachments: Draft Interim Zoning Ordinance- ORDU No. 14-0011
Exhibit A- ORDU 14-0011-Downtown Area Map- Interim Zoning Ordinance
16. Report on Power Reliability and Southern California Edison’s Capital 14-0317
Improvement Program (Public Works Director Olmos).
RECEIVE REPORT
Attachments: Circuit Reliability Report for Manhattan Beach, March 2014
SCE Capital Improvement Plan Map
El Porto Substation Removal Plan
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.
City of Manhattan Beach Page 7 Printed on 7/11/2014
City Council Agenda Final July 15, 2014
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.
17. Financial Reports: 14-0292
Schedule of Demands: July 3, 2014 (Finance Director Moe).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Schedule of Demands Register for July 3, 2014
City of Manhattan Beach Page 8 Printed on 7/11/2014
City Council Agenda Final July 15, 2014
18. Commission Minutes: 14-0312
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) Library Commission Meeting of May 12, 2014
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of May 13, 2014
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of May 19, 2014
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
d) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of June 10, 2014
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
e) Finance Subcommittee Meeting of June 24, 2014
(Finance Director Moe)
f) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of June 26,
2014
(Community Development Director Thompson).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Library Commission Meeting Action Minutes of May 12, 2014
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Action Minutes of May 13, 2014
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Action Minutes of May 19, 2014
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Action Minutes of June 10, 2014
Finance Subcommittee Meeting Action Minutes of June 24, 2014
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Action Minutes of June 26, 2014
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Jul 29, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Adjourned Regular Meeting - Study Session
Aug 5, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (RESCHEDULED to August 12, 2014)
Aug 12, 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)
Sep 30, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Adjourned Regular 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
Dec 2, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Dec 16, 2014 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
City of Manhattan Beach Page 9 Printed on 7/11/2014
City Council Agenda Final July 15, 2014
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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:
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
Jul. 3, 2015 - Friday - Independence Day
City of Manhattan Beach Page 10 Printed on 7/11/2014
Get email alerts for Manhattan Beach
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.