City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · May 19, 2015
Minutes
City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
City Council
Mayor Wayne Powell
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Burton
Councilmember Tony D'Errico
Councilmember David J. Lesser
Councilmember Amy Howorth
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A. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
Jan Rhees led the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. NATIONAL ANTHEM
Mira Costa High School Band members: Jonathan Sullivan, Angelique Angelastro,
Lauren Koch, and Cameron Deluca, performed 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
Mayor Pro Tem Burton requested that Item No. 19 be moved to the first item under
General Business.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Mayor Powell,
that the agenda be approved, waive full reading of ordinances and move Item
No. 19 to the first item under General Business. 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 Monsignor John Barry for 15-0230
Outstanding Community Service.
PRESENT
Mayor Powell, on behalf of the City Council, presented the " I ♥ MB Award" to
Monsignor John Barry for Outstanding Community Service.
2. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Mira Costa Wrestling 15-0231
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Team for their CIF Championship.
PRESENT
Mayor Powell, on behalf of the City Council, recognized the Mira Costa High School
Wrestling Team for their CIF Championship including: Ryan Birdoes, Sean
Goodbody, Mitchell Halvorsen, Luca Mangiarano, Alejandro Ruiz, Max Blanchard,
Jean Paul Bosnoyan, Brendan Brady, Joseph Gebele, Issac Gevov, Cale Lewis,
Salvador Perez, Hogan Webb, Jemal Williams, Chandler Cannon,Alexander Chaney,
Kelly McNamee, Niemi Niilo, Matthew Savino, Lars Cameron, Michael Cervantes,
Josh Gillam, Miles Gilliam, Jason Guerrero, Jimmy Millea, Aaron Schwab, Malik
Smith, Ariel Floro (Girl’s CIF), CIF Coaches: Jimmy Chaney, and Dr. Keith Beck.
3. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Run Club Parent 15-0196
Volunteers for their Outstanding Community Service.
PRESENT
Mayor Powell, on behalf of the City Council, presented certificates of recognition to
the Run Club Parent volunteers for their Outstanding CommunityService:
Pacific Elementary School:
Jennifer Temperley
Lisa Hardimon
Grand View Elementary School:
Vicki Tyler
Meadows Elementary School:
Katie Driscoll
Yuri Chien
Lynda Galins
Cynthia Milstein
Robyn Miner
Deb Doyle
Theresa Panaro
Nancy Hesterberg
Verena Ottinger
4. Presentation of a Proclamation to the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club 15-0232
Declaring May, 2015 as “Magic in Giving Month.”
PRESENT
Mayor Powell, on behalf of the City Council, presented the Manhattan Beach Rotary
a Proclamation declaring May, 2015, as "Magic in Giving Month".
G. CITY MANAGER REPORT
None.
H. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None.
I. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Burton announced the "Relay for Life" event at Mira Costa High
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School.
Mayor Powell announced the "Dine and Discover" luncheon on Thursday, May 28,
2015. He further summarized the events from the Mayor's Town Hall Meeting and
presented a short video.
Councilmember Howorth reported that Mira Costa High School has many upcoming
events and to please check their website.
J. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING UPCOMING EVENTS
The following individuals provided Community Announcements:
Jim O'Callahan
Yolande Wilburn
Viet Ngo
Robert Bush
Bill Victor
K. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals provided public comment on non-agenda items:
Craig Cadwallader
Esther Besbris
Virginia (last name unknown)
Robert Bush
Ed Caprielian
Viet Ngo
L. CONSENT CALENDAR
Robert Bush pulled Item No. 5.
Viet Ngo pulled Item Nos. 7 and Item No. 11.
11. Resolution Opposing the Renaming of Artesia Boulevard to Redondo RES 15-0029
Beach Boulevard within the City of Manhattan Beach City Limits (Per
City Council Direction) (Public Works Director Olmos).
ADOPT
Attachments: Resolution No. 15-0029
Hearing no objections, Mayor Powell allowed Item No. 11 to be heard at this time.
Mayor Powell opened the floor to public comment.
The following individuals provided public comment:
Karen Komatinsky
Steve Nicholson
Viet Ngo
Robert Bush
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Powell closed the floor to public
comment.
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A motion was made by Mayor Powell, seconded by Councilmember Howorth,
to adopt Resolution 15-0029 opposing the renaming of Artesia Boulevard to
Redondo Beach Boulevard within the City of Manhattan Beach City Limits.The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Councilmember
D'Errico, to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5- 12 with the exception
of Item Nos. 5 and 7. (Item No. 11 Resolution Opposing the renaming of Artesia
Boulevard to Redondo Beach Boulevard within the City of Manhattan Beach
City Limits was voted on separately at the beginning of the Consent Calendar).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
5. Ordinance No. 15-0005 Amending and Restating Municipal Code ORD 15-0005
Provisions Governing Bike Path Hazards (Police Chief Irvine).
ADOPT
Attachments: Ordinance No. 15-0005
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard later under Item
No. O Items removed from the Consent Calendar.
6. Approval of Plans and Specifications; Award Section 3 Concrete CON 15-0027
Repair Project to PK Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $237,050;
Approve an Additional Appropriation in the Amount of $30,761; and
Authorize the City Manager to Approve Additional Work in an Amount
Not-to-Exceed $23,705 (10%) (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE; APPROPRIATE
Attachments: Revenue and Expenditure Table
Notices to Property Owners
Project Area Map- Section 3
Contract Agreement - Section 3 Concrete Repair
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
7. Approval of Third Amendment to a License Agreement with Northrop CON 15-0020
Grumman Systems Corporation Related to an Aerial Fiber Optic
Communication Line Connecting Northrop Grumman Facilities in
Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Third Amendment to License Agreement
Location Map
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard later under Item
No. O Items removed from the Consent Calendar.
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8. Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Block 35 Reservoir Pump CON 15-0023
Station Discharge Line Project and the Marine Avenue and Herrin
Avenue Water Main Connection Project, Award a Construction
Contract to Miramontes Construction Company, Inc. in the Amount of
$211,400. (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Construction Contract (Miramontes Construction Company, Inc.)
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
9. Resolution Authorizing to Approve a Program Supplement Adding the RES 15-0027
Strand Stairs Rehabilitation Project Under the Existing Master
Agreement with Caltrans for the Receipt of Federal Transportation
Funding (Public Works Director Olmos).
ADOPT
Attachments: Master Agreement
Program Supplement
Resolution No. 15-0027
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
10. Approval of the Plans and Specifications for the 2013-2014 Water CON 15-0025
Main Replacement Project and Award of Construction Contract to
Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. in the Amount of $2,188,070;
Appropriate Funds in the Amount of $1,000,000 from Water Fund and
Award a construction contract to Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals,
Inc. in the amount of $2,188,070 (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE; APPROPRIATE
Attachments: Budget and Expenditures
Project Map
Construction Agreement
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
11. Resolution Opposing the Renaming of Artesia Boulevard to Redondo RES 15-0029
Beach Boulevard within the City of Manhattan Beach City Limits (Per
City Council Direction) (Public Works Director Olmos).
ADOPT
Attachments: Resolution No. 15-0029
This item was approved at the beginning of the Consent Calendar.
12. Minutes: 15-0016
This Item Contains Action Minutes of City Council Meetings which are
Presented for Approval. Staff Recommends that the City Council, by
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Motion, Take Action to Approve the Action Minutes of the:
a) City Council Retreat of March 12, 2015
b) City Council Retreat of March 13, 2015
c) City Council Meeting - Boards and Commissions Interviews of April
28, 2015
d) City Council Regular Meeting of May 5, 2015
e) City Council Meeting - Budget Study Session #1 Minutes of May 7,
2015
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Meeting - City Council Retreat of March 12, 2015
City Council Meeting - City Council Retreat of March 13, 2015
City Council Meeting - Boards and Commissions Interviews Minutes of April 28, 2015
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session Minutes of May 5, 2015
City Council Meeting - Budget Study Session #1 Minutes of May 7, 2015
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
N. GENERAL BUSINESS
19. Request by Mayor Pro Tem Burton to Allow the Rotary Club to Hang 15-0253
its “Magic in Giving” Banner above a City Street and Waive Fees of
$407 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Annual Fee Waiver Requests Associated with Non-Profit Special Events
Mayor Powell introduced this item and Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman
was available to answer questions.
Parks & Recreation Director Leyman and City Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to
City Council questions.
Mayor Powell opened the floor to public comment.
The following individuals provided public comment:
Viet Ngo
Jan Rhees
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Powell closed the floor to public
comment.
A motion was made by Mayor Powell, seconded by Councilmember D'Errico, to
approve allowing the Rotary Club to hang its “Magic in Giving” Banner above
a City Street and Waive Fees of $407, with specific findings that this
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Organization is consistent with the intent of the three year legacy event, that
Staff has reviewed the banner and found it to be acceptable, so that the City
doesn't set a precedent and reviews each application on its own merit. A
friendly amendment, accepted by the maker of the motion, was made by Mayor
Pro Tem Burton to direct Staff to return with amendments and/or clarification
to the Banner Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
13. Resolution to Rename “Park Way” to “Marriott Drive” as RES 15-0011
Recommended by the Parking and Public Improvements Commission
(Community Development Director Lundstedt).
ADOPT
Attachments: PPIC Staff Report and Attachments-Marriot Drive Street Name Change 2-26-2015
PPIC Minutes 2-26-2015
Marriott Hotel Wayfinding Sign Options
Resolution No. 15-0011
Mayor Powell introduced Community Development Director Marisa Lundstedt who
summarized the item and then introduced Traffic Engineer Erik Zandvliet who
provided the PowerPoint Presentation.
Traffic Engineer Zandvliet and Marriott Hotel General Manager Jeff Hart responded to
City Council questions.
Mayor Powell opened the floor to public comment.
The following individuals provided public comment:
Bill Victor
Frank Allen
Jackie May
Jim O'Callaghan
Robert Bush
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Powell closed the floor to public
comment.
Mayor Powell stated that he didn't agree with using the name of the hotel on the
street sign and that "Way Finding" signs were more appropriate.
Councilmember Lesser noted that it is a public street and "Hotel Way" was a better
suggestion and that he is also in favor of "Way Finding" signs.
.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Councilmember
Howorth, to adopt Resolution No. 15-0011 to rename “Park Way” to “Manhattan
Beach Marriott Drive”, further direct the City Manager to remove "Nash" from
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the sign on the south side of Rosecrans and also further direct the City
Manager to install "Way Finding" signs consistent with those on page 183 of
the Staff Report indicating Marriott Hotel, Golf Club, Country Club are to the
right. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3- Burton, D'Errico and Howorth
Nay: 2- Powell and Lesser
At 9:23 PM City Council recessed and reconvened at 9:34 PM with all
Councilmembers present.
14. Appointments to City Boards and Commissions and Declaring 15-0215
Commission Seats Vacant as Appropriate (City Clerk Tamura).
APPOINT/REAPPOINT
Attachments: 2015 Boards and Commissions Roster
Advertisements from The Beach Reporter, published February 5, 2015, March 5, 2015, and
Website Home Page Slide
Mayor Powell summarized the voting process and the following Commissioners were
appointed:
Planning Commission
Seat No. 1 Steve Ortmann (Incumbent) (Vote: 5-0)
Seat No. 2 George Apostol (Vote: 5-0)
Parking and Public Improvements Commission
Seat No. 5 Steven Nicholson (Incumbent) (Vote: 5-0)
Parks and Recreation Commission
Seat No. 4 Russel Allen (incumbent) (Vote: 5-0)
Seat No. 5 Thomas Allard (Incumbent Older Adult) (Vote: 5-0)
Library Commission
Seat No. 5 Elizabeth Kunkee (Vote: 5-0)
Cultural Arts Commission
Seat No. 3 James Gill (Incumbent Business Community) (Vote: 5-0)
Seat No. 5 Nancy Dunn (Incumbent) (Vote: 5-0)
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Burton, to approve the appointment of Adam Enomoto to Parks and Recreation
Seat No. 7 Mira Costa High School Stdent. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
15. Follow-Up Review and Designation of Manhattan Avenue Bikeway 15-0160
Between 1st Street and 15th Street as an Existing Facility in the
Bicycle Master Plan (Community Development Director Lundstedt).
APPROVE
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Attachments: January 7, 2014 -City Council Report with Attachments
January 7, 2014 City Council Minutes
Draft Mobility Plan Bikeway Plan
Manhattan Avenue Bikeway Before/After Photos
Collision Summary - 2009 to 2015
Public Notice
Mayor Powell introduced Traffic Engineer Erik Zandvliet who provided the
PowerPoint Presentation.
Traffic Engineer Zandvliet responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Powell opened the floor to public comment.
The following individuals provided public comment:
Greg Strong
John Russo
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Powell closed the floor to public
comment.
Discussion continued and Traffic Engineer Zandvliet responded to further City
Council questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Councilmember
Howorth, to approve the designation of Manhattan Avenue Bikeway between
1st Street and 15th Street as an existing facility in the Biclycle Master Plan. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
16. Award of Professional Service Agreements for On-Call Professional CON 15-0019
Design Services (RFP1027-15) to Harris and Associates; Penco
Engineering; and Transtech Engineers in the Amount of $300,000 for
a Three-Year Term for Each Firm (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Professional Services Agreement - Harris and Associates, Inc.
Professional Services Agreement - Penco Engineering, Inc.
Professional Services Agreement - Transtech Engineers, Inc.
Typical Design Consultant RFP Process and RFP #1027-15 Consultant Ratings
List of Potential Design Projects
Mayor Powell introduced Public Works Director Tony Olmos who provided the
PowerPoint Presentation for Item Nos. 16-17 together.
See Item No. 17 for action taken with respect to Item No.16.
17. Award of Professional Service Agreements for On-Call Utility Design CON 15-0018
Services (RFP1030-15) to AKM Consulting Engineers; SA Associates;
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and Quantum Quality Consulting in the Amount of $250,000 for a
Three-Year Term for Each Firm (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Professional Services Agreement - AKM Consulting Engineers of Irvine CA
Professional Services Agreement - Quantum Quality Consulting of Torrance CA
Professional Services Agreement - SA Associates of Arcadia CA
Typical Design Consultant RFP Process and RFP #1030-15 Consultant Ratings
List of Potential Utility Design Projects
Mayor Powell introduced Public Works Director Tony Olmos who provided the
PowerPoint Presentation for Item Nos. 16-17 together.
Public Works Director Olmos and City Manager Mark Danaj responded to City
Council questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Burton stated that he is looking for a shorter reporting process with a
cap and doing things comprehensively and returning with a full discussion on all three
contracts.
Mayor Powell opened the floor to public comment.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Powell closed the floor to public comment.
Discussion continued with all Councilmembers and Public Works Director Olmos
responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Burton conveyed that he is looking for reasons this will benefit the
residents of this City, and explaining fully, with a cap, reporting back and a plan for
phasing out and bringing the work back to the City. He further added that he can not
support the motion because this is not the right decision on the cap and it is much
more prudent to continue this item adopt all three contracts at the June 16, 2015 City
Council Meeting.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Councilmember
Lesser, with a friendly amendment accepted by the maker, to award a
professional service agreements for On-Call Professional Design Services
(RFP1027-15) to Harris and Associates; Penco Engineering; and Transtech
Engineers in the Amount of $300,000 for a Three-Year Term for Each Firm for
already budgeted money for already identified projects and award of
Professional Service Agreements for On-Call Utility Design Services
(RFP1030-15) to AKM Consulting Engineers; SA Associates; and Quantum
Quality Consulting in the Amount of $250,000 for a Three-Year Term for Each
Firm and direct Staff to not issue individual task orders beyond $100,000
without City Council approval, and direct Staff to not issue cumulative task
orders exceeding half the contract amount without City Council approval, and
place an ongoing item on the City Council agenda (Receive and File) to report
on the ongoing issuance of task orders. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 4- Powell, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
Nay: 1- Burton
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Please note that Item Nos. 16-17 were approved by one vote.
At 11:39 PM, City Council recessed and reconvened at 11:45 PM with all
Councilmembers present.
18. Adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 15-0008-U and Introduction of ORD 15-0008
Non-Urgency Ordinance No. 15-0008, which will Revise Title 7 - Public
Works, Chapter 7.44 - Water Conservation of the Manhattan Beach
Municipal Code (Public Works Director Olmos).
ADOPT AND INTRODUCE
Attachments: Ordinance No. 15-0008
Mayor Powell introduced Public Works Director Tony Olmos who provided the
PowerPoint Presentation.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow reviewed the minor changes to Ordinance 15-0008-U
Public Works Director Olmos responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Powell opened the floor to public comment.
The following individual provided public comment:
Craig Cadwallader
Frank Allen
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Powell closed the floor to public
comment.
Discussion continued with all City Councilmembers and questions were responded to
by Public Workks Director Olmos and Utilities Manager Raul Saenz.
City Attorney Barrow read the title of Ordinance 15-0008U into the record.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Mayor Powell, to
adopt Ordinace No. 15-0008-U an ordinance of the City of Manahttan Beach
amending Chapter 7.44 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code regarding
water conservation and declaring the urgency thereof. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
City Attorney Barrow read the title of Ordinance 15-0008 into the record.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem burton, seconded by Mayor Powell to
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introduce Ordinance 15-0008 an Ordinance of the City of Manhattan Beach
amending Chapter 7.44 of the manhattan Beach Municipal Code regarding
water conservation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
O. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Ordinance No. 15-0005 Amending and Restating Municipal Code ORD 15-0005
Provisions Governing Bike Path Hazards (Police Chief Irvine).
ADOPT
Attachments: Ordinance No. 15-0005
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 Councilmember Lesser, seconded by Councilmember
Howorth to adopt Ordinance 15-0005 amending and restating Municipal-Code
provisions governing Bike Path Hazards. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 4- Powell, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
Nay: 1- Burton
7. Approval of Third Amendment to a License Agreement with Northrop CON 15-0020
Grumman Systems Corporation Related to an Aerial Fiber Optic
Communication Line Connecting Northrop Grumman Facilities in
Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Third Amendment to License Agreement
Location Map
Mayor Powell openend the floor to public comment.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Powell closed the floor to public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Burton to approve the third amendment to a license agreement with Northrop
Grumman Systems Corporation related to an Aerial Fiber Optic Communication
Line Connecting Northrop Grumman Facilities in Manhattan Beach and
Redondo Beach. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
P. OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
None.
Q. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS, COMMITTEE AND TRAVEL REPORTS,
FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS
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19. Request by Mayor Pro Tem Burton to Allow the Rotary Club to Hang 15-0253
its “Magic in Giving” Banner above a City Street and Waive Fees of
$407 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Annual Fee Waiver Requests Associated with Non-Profit Special Events
This item was moved to the first item heard under General Business.
20. Request by Mayor Pro Tem Burton to Discuss Roundhouse 15-0234
Rehabilitation Efforts.
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Mayor Pro Tem Burton is requesting regular reports on the Roundhouse rehabilitation
and making sure the City Manager is coordinating all of those efforts.
Mayor Pro Tem Burton requested that the City Council consider a deadline for the
end of City Council Meetings.
Mayor Powell wants to agendize discussion on LAX Test Pilot Program for their
flights and/or contact State & Federal Officials to escalate the City’s complaint level
and include: noise, storm water pollution and safety.
Councilmember Lesser wants to know what options are available to the City in
regards to LAX.
Councilmember Lesser stated there needs to be a discussion on parking on Tuesday
with the Farmers Market and now that the Library is open. He also reported that there
is a trip planner on Metro and public transportation needs to be encouraged.
Mayor Powell requested a status on the Rite-Aid letter.
R. RECEIVE AND FILE ITEMS
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 Powell, seconded by Councilmember Howorth,
to receive and file Item Nos. 21-22 (with the exception of Item No. 21 d) which is
to be completed and returned. the motion carried by the following vote.:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
21. Commission Minutes: 15-0235
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 Action
Minutes of the:
a) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of
January 22, 2015
b) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of
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February 26, 2015
c) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of
March 26, 2015
d) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of April
23, 2015
e) Planning Commission Meeting of April 29, 2015
(Community Development Director Lundstedt).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Parking and Public Improvements Commission Adopted Minutes of January 22, 2015
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Adopted Minutes of February 26, 2015
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Adopted Minutes of March 26, 2015
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Adopted Minutes of April 23, 2015
Planning Commission Action Minutes of April 29, 2015
This item was received and filed (with the exception of Item No. 21d) which is
to be completed and returned to a future meeting.
22. Financial Report: 15-0174
Schedule of Demands: April 23, 2015 (Finance Director Moe).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Schedule of Demands Register for April 23, 2015
This item was received and filed.
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S. ADJOURNMENT
At 12:30 AM, Mayor Powell adjourned the May 19, 2015, Regular City Council
Meeting to 6:00 PM May 21, 2015, Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting (Budget
Study Session #3) in the Police/Fire Conference Room 400-420 15th Street, in said
City.
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Tatyana Roujenova-Peltekova
Recording Secretary
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Wayne Powell
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Liza Tamura
City Clerk
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Agenda
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
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
Captain Derrick Abell, Acting 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 May 19, 2015
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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. NATIONAL ANTHEM
Mira Costa High School Band
5 MINUTES
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 Wednesday, May 13, 2015, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City
Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
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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 Monsignor John Barry for 15-0230
Outstanding Community Service.
PRESENT
2. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Mira Costa Wrestling 15-0231
Team for their CIF Championship.
PRESENT
3. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Run Club Parent 15-0196
Volunteers for their Outstanding Community Service.
PRESENT
4. Presentation of a Proclamation to the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club 15-0232
Declaring May, 2015 as “Magic in Giving Month.”
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!
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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.
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.
5. Ordinance No. 15-0005 Amending and Restating Municipal Code ORD 15-0005
Provisions Governing Bike Path Hazards (Police Chief Irvine).
ADOPT
Attachments: Ordinance No. 15-0005
6. Approval of Plans and Specifications; Award Section 3 Concrete Repair CON 15-0027
Project to PK Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $237,050; Approve an
Additional Appropriation in the Amount of $30,761; and Authorize the
City Manager to Approve Additional Work in an Amount Not-to-Exceed
$23,705 (10%) (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE; APPROPRIATE
Attachments: Revenue and Expenditure Table
Notices to Property Owners
Project Area Map- Section 3
Contract Agreement - Section 3 Concrete Repair
7. Approval of Third Amendment to a License Agreement with Northrop CON 15-0020
Grumman Systems Corporation Related to an Aerial Fiber Optic
Communication Line Connecting Northrop Grumman Facilities in
Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Third Amendment to License Agreement
Location Map
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8. Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Block 35 Reservoir Pump CON 15-0023
Station Discharge Line Project and the Marine Avenue and Herrin
Avenue Water Main Connection Project, Award a Construction Contract
to Miramontes Construction Company, Inc. in the Amount of $211,400.
(Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Construction Contract (Miramontes Construction Company, Inc.)
9. Resolution Authorizing to Approve a Program Supplement Adding the RES 15-0027
Strand Stairs Rehabilitation Project Under the Existing Master
Agreement with Caltrans for the Receipt of Federal Transportation
Funding (Public Works Director Olmos).
ADOPT
Attachments: Master Agreement
Program Supplement
Resolution No. 15-0027
10. Approval of the Plans and Specifications for the 2013-2014 Water Main CON 15-0025
Replacement Project and Award of Construction Contract to Stephen
Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. in the Amount of $2,188,070;
Appropriate Funds in the Amount of $1,000,000 from Water Fund and
Award a construction contract to Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals,
Inc. in the amount of $2,188,070 (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE; APPROPRIATE
Attachments: Budget and Expenditures
Project Map
Construction Agreement
11. Resolution Opposing the Renaming of Artesia Boulevard to Redondo RES 15-0029
Beach Boulevard within the City of Manhattan Beach City Limits (Per City
Council Direction) (Public Works Director Olmos).
ADOPT
Attachments: Resolution No. 15-0029
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12. Minutes: 15-0016
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 Retreat of March 12, 2015
b) City Council Retreat of March 13, 2015
c) City Council Meeting - Boards and Commissions Interviews of April 28,
2015
d) City Council Regular Meeting of May 5, 2015
e) City Council Meeting - Budget Study Session #1 Minutes of May 7,
2015
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Meeting - City Council Retreat of March 12, 2015
City Council Meeting - City Council Retreat of March 13, 2015
City Council Meeting - Boards and Commissions Interviews Minutes of April 28, 2015
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Closed Session Minutes of May 5, 2015
City Council Meeting - Budget Study Session #1 Minutes of May 7, 2015
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
N. GENERAL BUSINESS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
13. Resolution to Rename “Park Way” to “Marriott Drive” as Recommended RES 15-0011
by the Parking and Public Improvements Commission (Community
Development Director Lundstedt).
ADOPT
Attachments: PPIC Staff Report and Attachments-Marriot Drive Street Name Change 2-26-2015
PPIC Minutes 2-26-2015
Marriott Hotel Wayfinding Sign Options
Resolution No. 15-0011
14. Appointments to City Boards and Commissions and Declaring 15-0215
Commission Seats Vacant as Appropriate (City Clerk Tamura).
APPOINT/REAPPOINT
Attachments: 2015 Boards and Commissions Roster
Advertisements from The Beach Reporter, published February 5, 2015, March 5, 2015, and April
Website Home Page Slide
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15. Follow-Up Review and Designation of Manhattan Avenue Bikeway 15-0160
Between 1st Street and 15th Street as an Existing Facility in the Bicycle
Master Plan (Community Development Director Lundstedt).
APPROVE
Attachments: January 7, 2014 -City Council Report with Attachments
January 7, 2014 City Council Minutes
Draft Mobility Plan Bikeway Plan
Manhattan Avenue Bikeway Before/After Photos
Collision Summary - 2009 to 2015
Public Notice
16. Award of Professional Service Agreements for On-Call Professional CON 15-0019
Design Services (RFP1027-15) to Harris and Associates; Penco
Engineering; and Transtech Engineers in the Amount of $300,000 for a
Three-Year Term for Each Firm (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Professional Services Agreement - Harris and Associates, Inc.
Professional Services Agreement - Penco Engineering, Inc.
Professional Services Agreement - Transtech Engineers, Inc.
Typical Design Consultant RFP Process and RFP #1027-15 Consultant Ratings
List of Potential Design Projects
17. Award of Professional Service Agreements for On-Call Utility Design CON 15-0018
Services (RFP1030-15) to AKM Consulting Engineers; SA Associates;
and Quantum Quality Consulting in the Amount of $250,000 for a
Three-Year Term for Each Firm (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Professional Services Agreement - AKM Consulting Engineers of Irvine CA
Professional Services Agreement - Quantum Quality Consulting of Torrance CA
Professional Services Agreement - SA Associates of Arcadia CA
Typical Design Consultant RFP Process and RFP #1030-15 Consultant Ratings
List of Potential Utility Design Projects
18. Adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 15-0008-U and Introduction of ORD-U
Non-Urgency Ordinance No. 15-0008, which will Revise Title 7 - Public 15-0008
Works, Chapter 7.44 - Water Conservation of the Manhattan Beach
Municipal Code (Public Works Director Olmos).
ADOPT AND INTRODUCE
Attachments: Ordinance No.15-0008-U
Ordinance No.15-0008
Red Lined Ordinance No. 2131
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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
Q. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS, COMMITTEE AND TRAVEL REPORTS, FUTURE
DISCUSSION ITEMS
5 MINUTES PER CITY COUNCILMEMBER FOR TOTAL OF 25 MINUTES
19. Request by Mayor Pro Tem Burton to Allow the Rotary Club to Hang its 15-0253
“Magic in Giving” Banner above a City Street and Waive Fees of $407
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Annual Fee Waiver Requests Associated with Non-Profit Special Events
20. Request by Mayor Pro Tem Burton to Discuss Roundhouse 15-0234
Rehabilitation Efforts.
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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.
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21. Commission Minutes: 15-0235
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 Action Minutes
of the:
a) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of
January 22, 2015
b) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of
February 26, 2015
c) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of March
26, 2015
d) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of April
23, 2015
e) Planning Commission Meeting of April 29, 2015
(Community Development Director Lundstedt).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Parking and Public Improvements Commission Adopted Minutes of January 22, 2015
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Adopted Minutes of February 26, 2015
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Adopted Minutes of March 26, 2015
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Adopted Minutes of April 23, 2015
Planning Commission Action Minutes of April 29, 2015
22. Financial Report: 15-0174
Schedule of Demands: April 23, 2015 (Finance Director Moe).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Schedule of Demands Register for April 23, 2015
S. ADJOURNMENT
T. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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May 21, 2015 - Thursday -- 6:00 PM -Budget Study Session #3
May 26, 2015 - Tuesday-- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session #4
Jun. 2, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Jun. 16, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Jun. 23, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Jul. 7, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting/Reorganization
Jul. 21, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Aug. 4, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting - Going Dark
Aug. 11, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Aug. 18, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Aug. 25, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Sep. 1, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Sep. 15, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Oct. 6, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Oct. 20, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Nov. 3, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Nov. 17, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Dec. 1, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
Dec. 15, 2015 – Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
May 27, 2015 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM -- Planning Commission Meeting
May 28, 2015 – Thursday – 6:30 PM -- Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting
June 8, 2015 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Library Commission Meeting
June 9, 2015 – Tuesday – 6:30 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
June 10, 2015 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
June 22, 2015 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
June 24, 2015 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
June 25, 2015 – Thursday – 6:30 PM -- Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting
July 8, 2015 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
July 13, 2015 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Library Commission Meeting
July 14, 2015 – Tuesday – 6:30 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
July 22, 2015 – Wednesday – 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting
July 23, 2015 – Thursday – 6:30 PM -- Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting
July 27, 2015 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
August 10, 2015 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Library Commission Meeting
August 11, 2015 – Tuesday – 6:30 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
August 24, 2015 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
September 14, 2015 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Library Commission Meeting
September 15, 2015 – Tuesday – 6:30 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
September 28, 2015 – Monday – 6:30 PM – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
U. CITY HOLIDAYS
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CITY OFFICES CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
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
Dec. 25, 2015 – Friday – Christmas Day
Jan. 1, 2016 – Friday – New Years Day
Jan. 18, 2016 – Monday – Martin Luther King Day
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