City Council Regular Meeting

City of Manhattan Beach 1400 Highland Avenue Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, March 17, 2015 6:00 PM Regular Meeting City Council Chambers 5:30 PM Adjourned Regular Meeting - Closed Session City Council Mayor Wayne Powell Mayor Pro Tem Mark Burton Councilmember Tony D'Errico Councilmember David J. Lesser Councilmember Amy Howorth City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY ARCHIVES THE VIDEO RECORDINGS OF ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND THE VIDEO FOR THIS MEETING IS HEREBY INCORPORATED BY THIS REFERENCE. ALSO IN SUPPORT OF MORE TRANSPARENCY AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE, THE CITY OFFERS CLOSED CAPTIONING FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. FOR A COMPLETE RECORD OF THIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING, GO TO: www.citymb.info/ city-officials/city-clerk/city-council-meetings-agendas-and-minutes A. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG Police Chief Eve Irvine led the Pledge of Allegiance. B. NATIONAL ANTHEM Phoebe Lyons sang the National Anthem. C. ROLL CALL Present: 5- Mayor Powell, Mayor Pro Tem Burton, Councilmember D'Errico, Councilmember Lesser and Councilmember Howorth D. CERTIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA POSTING City Clerk Liza Tamura confirmed that the meeting was properly posted. E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, that the agenda be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth F. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR 1. Presentation of the “I ♥ MB Award” to Diane and Doug Carter for Their 15-0125 Dedication and Commitment with the International Bird Rescue PRESENT Mayor Powell, on behalf of the City Council, presented the “I ♥ MB Award” to Diane and Doug Carter for their work with the International Bird Rescue. Mayor Powell noted the current situation with marine mammals, especially the sea lions. He announcd that the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro is overwhelmed and in need of donations and supplies. There is a handout listing items City of Manhattan Beach Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 needed and a receptacle for donations is located at the Manhattan Beach Fire Department. Mayor Powell presented a video on the installation of the recent "Lightgate Sculpture". G. CITY MANAGER REPORT None. H. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT None. I. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Burton announced that it is "Sunshine Week" in the United States. The purpose is to educate the public of the importance of open government, and he applauded the City Manager for all of the details about the employee salaries listed on the City website. He further mentioned that City Employee Matt Williams, who lost his daughter to cancer, is trying to raise $5,000 for St. Baldrick's and asked all City Employees to donate. Mayor Powell reported that on Monday there was a kick -off for the upcoming Special Olympics World Games the week of July 21, 2015, and that the City will be hosting the nations of Nepal and Hungary. He further added the "Dine and Discover Lunch" will be held the Thursday, March 19, 2015, at 11:30 AM and the topic will be "Senior Bullying". J. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING UPCOMING EVENTS The following speaker had a Community Announcement: James Gill K. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS The following speakers had Public Comments: Rusty Roten Tom Elfmann Robert Bush Phil Reimert Viet Ngo L. CONSENT CALENDAR Viet Ngo pulled Item No. 2. A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2-6 with the exception of Item No. 2 . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth City of Manhattan Beach Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 2. Resolution Citing the Facts of the March 3, 2015, General Municipal RES 15-0009 Election (City Clerk Tamura). ADOPT Attachments: Resolution No. 15-0009 Certificate of Canvass Official Results - March 3, 2015 General Municipal Election This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard after the Consent Calendar vote. 3. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 15-0002 approving ORD 15-0002 proposed Local Coastal Program Code Amendments in Compliance with the California Coastal Commission Modifications to Implement the Adopted and Certified Housing Element Update (2008-2014) (Community Development Director Lundstedt). ADOPT Attachments: Ordinance No. 15-0002 This item was approved on the Consent Calendar. 4. Resolution Transmitting Local Coastal Program Code Amendments to RES 15-0010 the California Coastal Commission in Compliance with their Modifications to Implement the Adopted and Certified Housing Element Update (2008-2014) (Community Development Director Lundstedt). ADOPT Attachments: Resolution No. 15-0010 This item was approved on the Consent Calendar. 5. Annual Fee Waiver Requests Associated with Non-Profit Special 15-0128 Events (American Martyrs Parish Fair; American Martyrs 5K Run/Walk; Grandview 5K; Holiday Fireworks Festival; Manhattan Beach 10K Run; Manhattan Beach Education Foundation Wine Auction; Manhattan Beach Grand Prix Bike Race; Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair; Manhattan Beach Little League Opening Day Parade; Richstone Pier-to-Pier Jog/Walk; and the Robinson School Fun Run; Walk with Sally; Sophisticated Snoops; Sandpipers Holiday Homes Tour) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). APPROVE Attachments: Proposed Special Event Fee Waivers 2016-2020 This item was approved on the Consent Calendar. 6. Minutes: 15-0012 City of Manhattan Beach Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 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 March 4, 2015 b) City Council Regular Meeting of March 4, 2015 (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE Attachments: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session Minutes of March 4, 2015 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2015 This item was approved on the Consent Calendar. Mayor Pro Tem Burton asked that Item No. 2 be heard at this time prior to the reorganization. All City Council members agreed and it was so ordered by Mayor Powell. 2. Resolution Citing the Facts of the March 3, 2015, General Municipal RES 15-0009 Election (City Clerk Tamura). ADOPT Attachments: Resolution No. 15-0009 Certificate of Canvass Official Results - March 3, 2015 General Municipal Election Mayor Powell opened the floor to public comment. Viet Ngo stated that it was wrong to put this item on the Consent Calendar. City Attorney Quinn Barrow confirmed that there was no reason that the item could not be approved. Mayor Powell closed the floor to public comment. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Councilmember D'Errico,to adopt Resolution No. 15-0009 citing the facts of the March 3, 2015, General Municipal Election. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth M. REORGANIZATION City Clerk Liza Tamura issued the oath of office to Councilmembers Lesser and Howorth. Councilmembers Lesser and Howorth made brief comments thanking their families and the residents, At 7:08 PM City Council recessed and reconvened at 7:23 PM with all City of Manhattan Beach Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 Councilmembers present. N. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. O. GENERAL BUSINESS 7. Community Survey Findings (Assistant City Manager Nader). 15-0129 RECEIVE REPORT Attachments: Manhattan Beach Community Survey Findings City of Manhattan Beach Resident Survey 2015 City Manager Mark Danaj introduced Sharon Pinkerton from Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz and Associates (FM3) who gave a PowerPoint Presentation on the Community Survey. Consultant Pinkerton responded to City Council questions. Mayor Powell opened the floor to public comments. The following individual spoke: Stephanie Robbins Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Powell closed the floor to public comments. A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, that this item be received. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth 8. Community Budget Priority Meeting Results (Assistant City Manager 15-0130 Nader). RECEIVE REPORT Attachments: Community Budget Priority Meeting Materials City Manager Mark Danaj gave a brief overview of the item and introduced Management Partners Consultant Cathy Standiford who gave a PowerPoint Presentation on the Community Budget Priority Meeting results. Consultant Standiford responded to City Council questions. Mayor Powell opened the floor to public comment. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Powell closed the floor to public comment. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, that this item be received. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth City of Manhattan Beach Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 P. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Burton Item No.2 which was removed by Viet Ngo from the Consent Calendar was heard immediately after the Consent Calendar vote. Q. OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. R. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS, COMMITTEE AND TRAVEL REPORTS, FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS Mayor Pro Tem Burton offered a team building challenge to City Councilmembers and Department Heads to donate $100 and other employees to donate $10 to St. Baldrick's to help Matt Williams raise $5,000 for cancer. Mayor Powell stated that a resident had matched the $10,000 donation for GI Joe and issued a challenge to all residents to assist in this cause. Councilmember Howorth announced that Saturday is "Pride Day" at Mira Costa High School beginning at 8:30 AM and all are welcome to help cleanup the campus. S. RECEIVE AND FILE ITEMS Mayor Powell opened the floor to public comments. Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Powell closed the floor to public comment. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Mayor Powell, that this item be received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth 9. Financial Reports: 15-0086 a) Schedule of Demands: February 26, 2015 b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending January 31, 2015 c) Financial Reports for the Month Ending January 31, 2015 (Finance Director Moe). RECEIVE AND FILE Attachments: Schedule of Demands for February 26, 2015 Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending January 31, 2015 Financial Reports for the Month Ending January 31, 2015 This item was received and filed. City of Manhattan Beach Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 17, 2015 T. ADJOURNMENT At 8:31 PM Mayor Powell adjourned the March 17, 2015, Regular City Council Meeting to the April 7, 2015, 5:00 PM Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting (Closed Session) followed by the 6:00 PM Regular City Council Meeting in the City Council Chambers in said City. Councilmember Howorth announced that she is unable to attend the April 7, 2015, City Council Meeting. _____________________________ Matthew Cuevas Recording Secretary _____________________________ Wayne Powell Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Liza Tamura City Clerk City of Manhattan Beach Page 7