City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2014 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 4:30 PM Adjourned Regular Meeting - Closed Session Mayor Wayne Powell Mayor Pro Tem Mark Burton Councilmember Tony D'Errico Councilmember David J. Lesser Councilmember Amy Howorth Executive Team Mark Danaj, City Manager Quinn Barrow, City Attorney Robert Espinosa, Fire Chief Nadine Nader, Assistant City Manager Cathy Hanson, Human Resources Director Tony Olmos, Public Works Director Eve R. Irvine, Police Chief Liza Tamura, City Clerk Mark Leyman, Parks & Recreation Director Marisa Lundstedt, Community Bruce Moe, Finance Director 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 December 16, 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 Mollie Simms, American Martyrs Catholic School B. NATIONAL ANTHEM 5 MINUTES Mira Costa High School C. ROLL CALL 1 MINUTE D. 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 Thursday, December 11, 2014, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights. City of Manhattan Beach Page 2 Printed on 12/16/2014 City Council Agenda Final December 16, 2014 E. 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. F. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR 30 MINUTES 1. Presentation of the “I ♥ MB Award” to S. Branson. 14-0531 PRESENT G. CITY MANAGER REPORT 5 MINUTES H. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT 5 MINUTES I. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS 5 MINUTES PER CITY COUNCILMEMBER FOR TOTAL OF 25 MINUTES J. 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! 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. City of Manhattan Beach Page 3 Printed on 12/16/2014 City Council Agenda Final December 16, 2014 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. 2. Ordinance No. 14-0023 Amending and Restating Municipal Code ORD 14-0023 Provisions Governing Franchises for Vehicles for Hire (City Attorney Barrow). ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 14-0023 Attachments: Ordinance No. 14-0023 Legislative Digest 3. Award of Five-Year Taxicab Franchises to All Yellow Taxi, Inc., Bell Cab 14-0532 Company, Inc., United Independent Taxi Drivers, Inc. and Yellow Cab of South Bay Cooperative, Inc. Effective January 1, 2015 (First Year Revenue of $152,295) (Finance Director Moe). APPROVE Attachments: Yellow Cab of South Bay Cooperative, Inc - Signed 120214 All Yellow - Signed 120214 Bell - Signed 120214 United Independent 4. Approve License Agreement (Pole Use Agreement) Between Southern CON 14-0058 California Edison and the City of Manhattan Beach (Public Works Director Olmos). APPROVE Attachments: SCE License Agreement (Pole Use Agreement) City of Manhattan Beach Page 4 Printed on 12/16/2014 City Council Agenda Final December 16, 2014 5. Minutes: 14-0346 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 December 2, 2014 APPROVE b) City Council Regular Meeting of December 2, 2014 CONTINUED TO A FUTURE MEETING (City Clerk Tamura). Attachments: Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session Minutes of December 2, 2014 M. PUBLIC HEARINGS 30 MINUTES PER ITEM N. GENERAL BUSINESS 30 MINUTES PER ITEM 6. Status Report on Historic Preservation Ordinance and Mills Act 14-0524 (Community Development Director Lundstedt). RECEIVE Attachments: Rough Draft Historic Preservation Framework 7. Report on the 2014 International Surf Festival's Charlie Saikley Six-Man 14-0508 Beach Volleyball Tournament and Recommendation to Hold the 2015 Tournament on Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31, 2015 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). APPROVE Attachments: 2014 6-Man Financials O. 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. P. 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 City of Manhattan Beach Page 5 Printed on 12/16/2014 City Council Agenda Final December 16, 2014 Q. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS, COMMITTEE AND TRAVEL REPORTS, FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS 5 MINUTES PER CITY COUNCILMEMBER FOR TOTAL OF 25 MINUTES 8. Request by City Council to Discuss and Provide Direction Regarding The 14-0542 City of Hermosa Beach’s Measure O which proposes the adoption of an ordinance that would grant The City of Hermosa Beach’s approval to E&B Natural Resources Management Corporation’s oil and gas drilling and production project at the City of Hermosa Beach’s maintenance yard at 555 Sixth Street (Please note attachments have been revised on December 11, 2014). DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION Attachments: City of Manhattan Beach Resolution of Opposition to the Hermosa Beach Oil Project 9. Request by Mayor Pro Tem Burton to Discuss the Blue Strand Benches. 14-0543 DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION Attachments: Blue Strand Bench Photos R. 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. 10. Financial Reports: 14-0523 a) Schedule of Demands: November 20, 2014 b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending October 31, 2014 c) Financial Reports for the Month Ending October 31, 2014 (Finance Director Moe). RECEIVE AND FILE Attachments: Schedule of Demands for November 20, 2014 Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending October 31, 2014 Financial Reports for the Month Ending October 31, 2014 11. Commission Minutes: 14-0538 This item contains action 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) Finance Subcommittee Meeting of December 1, 2014 RECEIVE AND FILE Attachments: Finance Subcommittee Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2014 City of Manhattan Beach Page 6 Printed on 12/16/2014 City Council Agenda Final December 16, 2014 S. ADJOURNMENT T. FUTURE MEETINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Jan. 6, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting Jan. 15, 2015 -- 6:00 PM - Adjourned Regular Meeting Jan. 20, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting Feb. 3, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting Feb. 17, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting Mar. 4, 2015 – Wednesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting Mar. 17, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting Apr. 7, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting Apr. 21, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May. 5, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May. 19, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting Jun. 2, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting Jun. 16, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS Dec. 22, 2015 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Jan. 12, 2015 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Library Commission Meeting Jan. 13, 2015 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Jan. 14, 2015 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting Jan. 22, 2015 – Thursday – 6:30 PM – Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting Jan. 26, 2015 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Jan. 28, 2015 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting Feb. 9, 2015 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Library Commission Meeting Feb. 10, 2015 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Feb. 11, 2015 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting Feb. 23, 2015 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Feb. 25, 2015 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting Feb. 26, 2015 – Thursday – 6:30 PM – Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting Mar. 9, 2015 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Library Commission Meeting Mar. 10, 2015 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Mar. 11, 2015 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting Mar. 23, 2015 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Mar. 25, 2015 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting Mar. 26, 2015 – Thursday – 6:30 PM – Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting Apr. 8, 2015 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting Apr. 13, 2015 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Library Commission Meeting Apr. 14, 2015 – Tuesday – 6:00 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Apr. 22, 2015 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting Apr. 23, 2015 – Thursday – 6:30 PM – Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting Apr. 27, 2015 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting City of Manhattan Beach Page 7 Printed on 12/16/2014 City Council Agenda Final December 16, 2014 U. CITY HOLIDAYS CITY OFFICES CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS: 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 Sep. 7, 2015 – Monday – Labor Day Oct. 12, 2015 – Monday – Columbus Day Nov. 11, 2015 – Wednesday – Veterans Day Nov. 26-27, 2015 – Thursday & Friday – Thanksgiving Holiday City of Manhattan Beach Page 8 Printed on 12/16/2014