City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · June 2, 2015
Minutes
City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, June 2, 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
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A. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
Grace Trpin, 5th Grade Student from Meadows Elementary School, led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
B. NATIONAL ANTHEM
Manhattan Beach Middle School Madrigal Singers sang the National Anthem
including: Avery Berman, Nathan Caridad, Ella Dabney, Kamilah Davila, Allyson
Doyle, Lauren Dressler, Azaan Esmail, Tyler Fermanian, Alexander Gill, Abby Glavin,
Christopher Holton, Madison Jackson, Caitlynn Keenan, Lily Kohler, Kate Kresser,
Madelyn Lathbury, Evely Le, Trevor Mahony, Carson Nguyen, Nathaniel Peel, Cody
Singiser, Kelly Woicik, Nora Yang and Choir Teacher Heather Gold.
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 Councilmember Lesser, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Burton, to approve the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
F. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to “Londoner Salon and 15-0237
Blowdry Lounge” and “Peroxide Beauty and Barbershop” for
Outstanding Community Service in Providing Free Haircuts to Over
100 Men, Women and Children at the “First Annual Free Haircut Day”
at the Richstone Family Center.
PRESENT
Mayor Powell, on behalf of the City Council, presented certificates of recognition to
the "Londoner Salon and Blowdry Lounge" and "Peroxide Beauty and Barbershop"
for providing free haircuts to over 100 men, women and children at the "First Annual
Haircut Day" at the Richstone Family Center.
2. Presentation of Commendations to the Presidential Volunteer Service 15-0238
Award Recipients.
PRESENT
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Mayor Powell introduced Fire Battalion Chief Frank Chiella and Fire Battalion Chief
Ron Larsen who read a letter from President Obama for the President's Volunteer
Service Award. A Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to George Butts and
the Gold Award was presented to Jeannie Hendricks, Paul Williams, Arthur Herring,
Christopher Richardson and Wayne Powell.
3. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Manhattan Beach 15-0273
Little League All-Stars.
PRESENT
Mayor Powell, on behalf of the City Council, presented certificates of recognition to
the Manhattan Beach Little League All-Stars: Nick Solan, Nathan Nykaza, Chris
Penna, Joey Acosta, Nick Locke Henderson, Jesse Storey, Wyatt Robb, Dylan
Dennis, Sean McDonald, Garrett Auville, Merrick Baldo, Jake Gordon, Logan Kane,
Coaches: Matt Sugarman, Jackson Morrow and Manager Keith Ramsey.
G. CITY MANAGER REPORT
None.
City Manager Mark Danaj responded to questions from Mayor Pro Tem Burton
regarding the status of the Manhattan Village Mall, the Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Final Report and the date for the Urgency Ordinance to lapse.
Mayor Pro Tem Burton also asked for the status on two consulting contracts
regarding Fire Station #2 and the Skatepark.
Mayor Powell requested a status report on the Rite-Aid Letter and asked for a copy of
the letter to be distributed to all City Councilmembers.
H. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Burton's request for a Manhattan Village Mall update,
City Attorney Quinn Barrow repoted that the administrative record is being finalized
and the trial setting conference was continued to July 8, 2015.
I. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Mayor Powell reported that the Coast Guard is the lead agency on the oil debris on
the beaches and that the beaches are open.
Mayor Powell also announced the "Salute to the Troops" on June 28, 2015, from 4-7
PM which officially kicks-off the Concerts in the Park.
Mayor Pro Tem Burton announced an "Open House" on Sunday, July 12, 2015, from
1-3 PM at his residence to celebrate his term as Mayor.
J. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING UPCOMING EVENTS
The following individuals provided public comment:
Kathleen Terry
Yolande Wilburn
Councilmember Howorth
Jackie May
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Viet Ngo
Mayor Powell
K. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The following individuals provided public comment on non-agenda items:
Yury Gurvich
Patrick McBride
James McCleary
Robert Bush
Steve Packwood
Craig Cadwallader
Viet Ngo
L. CONSENT CALENDAR
Patrick McBride pulled Item No.8.
Vet Ngo pulled Item No.11.
Mayor Pro Tem Burton and Councilmember Lesser pulled Item No. 4.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Burton, to approve the Consent Calendar item Nos. 4-12, with the exception of
Item Nos 4, 8 and 11. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
4. Ordinance No. 15-0013 to Introduce an Amendment to the Municipal ORD 15-0013
Code Section 4.48.090 - Limited Alcoholic Beverage Use on Public
Property - Special Permit - Ordinance 15-0013, requiring that the
permit provides a public benefit to the community, First Reading
(Continued from the 6-2-15 City Council Meeting) (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman).
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 15-0013
Attachments: Ordinance No. 15-0013
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and continued to the June
16, 2015, City Council Meeting.
5. Adopt Ordinance No. 15-0008 which will revise Title 7 - Public Works, ORD 15-0008
Chapter 7.44 - Water Conservation of the Manhattan Beach Municipal
Code (Public Works Director Olmos).
ADOPT
Attachments: Ordinance No. 15-0008
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
6. Declare Vacant the Parking and Public Improvements Commission 15-0274
Business Community Seat No. 2 (Apostol) (City Clerk Tamura).
DECLARE VACANCY, CONDUCT PUBLIC OUTREACH
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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7. Renewal of Five Year Professional Services Agreement with HdL, 15-0190
Coren & Cone to Provide Property Tax Reporting, Analytic and Audit
Services for an Estimated Cost of $60,500 (Finance Director Moe).
APPROVE
Attachments: Agreement for Property Tax Consulting and Audit Services
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
8. Purchase of One Budgeted Dial-A-Ride Paratransit Van from Nations 15-0221
Bus in the Amount of $68,944.39 Using AB 2766 (Motor Vehicle
Registration Fee) Subvention Funds (Parks and Recreation Director
Leyman).
WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING; APPROVE
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard later under Item
No. O, Items removed from the Consent Calendar.
9. Review Draft Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP) 15-0265
and Authorize the City Manager to Submit the Draft EWMP to the Los
Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Public Works Director
Olmos).
AUTHORIZE REPORT SUBMITTAL
Attachments: Figure 1 - Beach Cities Jurisdictional Areas
Attachment 1 - Draft EWMP Executive Summary
Table 1 - Implementation Schedule
Attachment 2-Draft EWMP Appendix
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
10. Award Contract to Provide and Install Refurbished Modular Office CON 15-0028
Furniture to Concept Consultant, Inc. for an Amount Not-to-Exceed
$27,820 (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Contract Agreement
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
11. Consideration of the Parking and Pubic Improvement Commission’s 15-0207
Recommendation to Approve a Long-Term Commercial Use
Encroachment Permit for Two Eave Mounted Patio Heaters in the
Public Right-of-Way at 124 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (BREWCO)
(Community Development Director Lundstedt).
APPROVE
Attachments: PPIC Draft Minutes - April 23, 2015
PPIC Staff Report and Attachments - April 23, 2015
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This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard later under Item
No. O, Items removed from the Consent Calendar.
12. Minutes: 15-0017
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-Budget Study Session #2
of May 11, 2015
b) City Council Regular Meeting of May 19, 2015
c) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Budget Study Session #3
of May 21, 2015
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Budget Study Session #2 Minutes of May 11, 2015
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2015
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Budget Study Session #3 Minutes of May 21, 2015
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. Consideration of Amendments to the Municipal Code to Include a ORD 15-0009
Council Review Procedure for Quasi-Judicial Decisions and
Modernizing Chapter 10.100 (Appeals), and Amending Chapter 10.12
(Residential Districts) and Related Municipal Code Sections Regarding
Commercial and Transient Uses in Residential Zones (Community
Development Director Lundstedt).
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING, INTRODUCE ORDINANCE
NO.15-0009
Attachments: Ordinance No. 15-0009
MBMC Chapter 6.24- Short-Term Vacation Rentals (6-Man Volleyball Tournament)
Map of Short-Term Vacation Rental Locations
Courtesy Notice to 58 Short-Term Vacation Rental Business Operators Registered as of 4.3
Courtesy Notice to 3 Short-Term Vacation Rental Business Operators Registered After 4.30
Written Correspondence
14. Consideration of Amendments to the Local Coastal Program (LCP) to ORD 15-0010
Include a Council Review Procedure for Quasi-Judicial Decisions and
Modernizing Chapter A.96.160 (Appeals), and Amending Chapter A.12
(Residential Districts) and Related LCP Sections Regarding
Commercial and Transient Uses in Residential Zones (Community
Development Director Lundstedt).
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING, INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO.
15-0010
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Attachments: Ordinance No. 15-0010
MBMC Chapter 6.24- Short-Term Vacation Rentals (6-Man Volleyball Tournament)
Map of Short-Term Vacation Rental Locations
Courtesy Notice to 58 Short-Term Vacation Rental Business Operators Registered as of 4.3
Courtesy Notice to 3 Short-Term Vacation Rental Business Operators Registered After 4.30
Written Correspondence
Please note that the Public Hearings on Item Nos. 13 and 14 were consolidated.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Councilmember
D'Errico, that Item Nos. 13-14 be bifurcated discussing Transient Uses and
Short-Term Rentals first, and second an amendment to the Appeals Process.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
Item Nos. 13-14 were heard concurrently, first regarding Transient Uses.
Mayor Powell introduced Community Development Director Marisa Lundstedt who
summarized the items and Planning Manager Laurie Jester provided the PowerPoint
Presentation.
Community Development Director Lundstedt, Planning Manager Jester and City
Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Powell opened the floor to public comment.
The following individuals provided public comment:
Marjorie Bowen
Robert Bush
Jose Ramirez
Madelyne Ramirez
Karol Wahlberg
Joan Allen
Heather Rezner
Steve Packwood
Monica Myrtle
Ashely Denker
Will Arvizo
Jackie May
Kristin Pekarik
Julie Profet
Marjorie Bowen
Kristin McKerrick
Tahereh Barnes
Julie Profet
Viet Ngo
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Powell closed the floor to public
comment.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Councilmember
D'Errico, to have a complete ban on Short-Term Rentals, an exemption to be
allowed for those license holders or permitees as of March 30, 2015, until
December 31, 2015, (approximately 57), to give notice of the proposed ban to
the license holders and those within a 100 foot radius, subleasing is not
allowed unless the sublease is over 30 days and to return Ordinances on the
Consent Calendar at the next City Council Meeting. A friendly amendment
accepted by the maker, was made to change the date from March 30, 2015, to
April 30, 2015. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
City Attorney Barrow read into the record the Title of ORDINANCE NO. 15-0009
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH AMENDING
MANHATTAN BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.12 (RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS) AND RELATED MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS TO PROHIBIT
COMMERCIAL AND TRANSIENT USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES as AMENDED.
Amotion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Councilmember
D'Errico, to introduce Ordinance No. 15-0009, as amended. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
City Attorney Barrow read into the record theTitle of ORDINANCE NO. 15-0010
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH AMENDING THE
MANHATTAN BEACH LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM TO AMEND CHAPTER A.12
(RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS) AND RELATED MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS TO
PROHIBIT COMMERCIAL AND TRANSIENT USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES as
AMENDED.
Amotion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Councilmember
D'Errico, to introduce Ordinance No. 15-0010, as amended. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
At 8:57 PM City Council recessed and reconvened at 9:11 PM with all
Councilmembers present.
Planning Manager Laurie Jester presented the PowerPoint Presentation for the City
Council review procedure for quasi-judicial decisions.
Planning Manager Jester and City Attorney Barrow responded to City Council
questions.
Mayor Powell opened the floor to public comment.
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The following individual provided public comment:
Viet Ngo
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Powell closed the floor to public
comment.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Councilmember
Lesser, to have a written form for City Council Review, to have Planning
Commission actions placed on the City Council agenda at the end of the
agenda, allow 20 days after the Planning Commission action to request a
review, and one City Council member can request a review. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
City Attorney Barrow read into the record the Title of ORDINANCE 15-0015 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH AMENDING THE
MANHATTAN BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE A COUNCIL REVIEW
PROCEDURE FOR QUASI-JUDICIAL DECISIONS AND MODERNIZING CHAPTER
10.100 (APPEALS) as AMENDED.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Councilmember
Lesser to Introduce Ordinance N0. 15-0015, as amended. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
City Attorney Barrow read the Title OF ORDINANCE 15-0016 AN ORDINACE OF
THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH AMENDING THE MANHATTAN BEACH
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM TO INCLUDE A COUNCIL REVIEW PROCEDURE
FOR QUASI-JUDICIAL DECISIONS AND MODERNIZING CHAPTER A.96.100
(APPEALS) as AMENDED.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Councilmember
Lesser to Introduce Ordinance N0. 15-0016, as amended. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
N. GENERAL BUSINESS
15. Consideration of Nikau Kai Waterman Shop and Hermosa Cyclery to 15-0281
Provide Beach Concessions and a Welcome/Information Center in the
Sand Lot South of the Lower South Pier Parking Lot (Continued from
5-26-15 Budget Study Session #4 City Council Meeting) (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman).
APPROVE
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Attachments: Beach Concessions Proposed Agreement
Proposed Site Plan
Nikau Kai Waterman Shop Proposal
Hermosa Cyclery Proposal
Perfect Day Surf Camp Proposal
Camp Surf Proposal
Request for Quotations for Beach Concessions
Mayor Powell introduced City Manager Mark Danaj who summarized the item and
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman provided the Staff presentation.
Mayor Powell opened the floor to public comment.
The following individuals provided public comment:
Phil Ranger
Ginger Shearer
Bill Victor
Craig Cadwallader
Jackie May
Steve Collins, Larry, Mark and Ken
Robbie French
Julian Katz
Mike Simms
Mike Zislis
Lisa Nowak
Nick Wells
Jason Shanks
Rachel
Kelly Stroman
Viet Ngo
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Powell closed the floor to public
comment.
Parks and Recreation Director Leyman, Sports and Aquatics Manager Jessica
Vincent and City Manager Danaj responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Councilmember
Howorth, to approve the proposal of Nikau Kai Waterman Shop (Beach Days
Perfected) to continue the seasonal pilot program to provide beach rentals and
a Welcome/Information Center in the Sand Lot South of the lower South Pier
Parking Lot, including no more than 8 beach cruisers, direct Staff to report
back to City Council thirty days prior to the end of the six month trial period, to
further direct Staff to look at alternate locations west of the bike path (options
only), limit advertising to only the name of the company, obtain requisite
approval from State Agencies, direct Staff to report back at the end of the
season if existing containers can be removed permanently (in the interim paint
as soon as possible). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
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At 11:41 PM City Council recessed and reconvened at 11:51 PM with all
Councilmembers present.
16. Final Review and Direction for the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget, 15-0202
Including the CIP, Prior to Adoption (Continued from the 6-2-15 City
Council Meeting) (Finance Director Moe).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
This item was continued to the June 8, 2015, Adjourned Regular City Council
Meeting.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lesser, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Burton to continue Item No. 16 Final Review and Direction for the Fiscal Year
2015-2016 Budget Prior to Adoption to Monday, June 8, 2015, an Adjourned
Regular City Council Meeting and to continue Item No. 4 Introduce an
Amendment to the Municipal Code Section 4.48.090 - Limited Alcoholic
Beverage Use on Public Property - Special Permit - Ordinance 15-0013,
requiring that the permit provides a public benefit to the community, First
Reading to the June 16, 2015, Regular City Council Meeting. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
17. Presentation of Draft Urban Forest Master Plan (Public Works Director 15-0259
Olmos).
RECEIVE REPORT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Draft Urban Forest Master Plan
Resource Analysis
Draft Plant Palette
Municipal Code Markup
Mayor Powell introduced Public Works Director Tony Olmos who summarized this
item and introduced Davey Resource Group Consultant and Certified Arborist Dana
Karcher who provided the PowerPoint Presentation.
Public Works Director Olmos, Consultant Karcher, and Maintenance Superintendent
Juan Price responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Powell opened the floor to public comment.
The following individual provided public comment:
Karol Wahlberg
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Powell closed the floor to public
comment.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Councilmember
Lesser, to receive the report and direct the City Manager and Staff to pursue
the management of parkway trees. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
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A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Burton to direct Staff to streamline the Municipal Tree Codes. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
City Council gave direction to Staff to okay a Citywide canopy study.
A friendly amendment was made by Councilmember Lesser and accepted by
the maker to have the Urban Forester position on-board before moving forward
to identify the significant high-value tree guidelines. The motion carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
O. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Ordinance No. 15-0013 to Introduce an Amendment to the Municipal ORD 15-0013
Code Section 4.48.090 - Limited Alcoholic Beverage Use on Public
Property - Special Permit - Ordinance 15-0013, requiring that the
permit provides a public benefit to the community, First Reading
(Continued from the 6-2-15 City Council Meeting) (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman).
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 15-0013
Attachments: Ordinance No. 15-0013
This item was continued to the June 16, 2015, Regular City Council Meeting.
8. Purchase of One Budgeted Dial-A-Ride Paratransit Van from Nations 15-0221
Bus in the Amount of $68,944.39 Using AB 2766 (Motor Vehicle
Registration Fee) Subvention Funds (Parks and Recreation Director
Leyman).
WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING; APPROVE
Mayor Powell opened the floor to public comment. Seeing no requests to speak the
following motion was made.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Councilmember
Lesser, to waive formal bidding and purchase one budgeted Dial-A-Ride
Paratransit Van from Nations Bus in the Amount of $68,944.39 Using AB 2766
(Motor Vehicle Registration Fee) Subvention Funds. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
11. Consideration of the Parking and Pubic Improvement Commission’s 15-0207
Recommendation to Approve a Long-Term Commercial Use
Encroachment Permit for Two Eave Mounted Patio Heaters in the
Public Right-of-Way at 124 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (BREWCO)
(Community Development Director Lundstedt).
APPROVE
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Attachments: PPIC Draft Minutes - April 23, 2015
PPIC Staff Report and Attachments - April 23, 2015
Mayor Powell opened the floor to public comment.
The following individuals provided public comment:
Viet Ngo
Mike Zislis
Seiing no further requests to speak, Mayor Powell closed the floor to public commetn.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Burton, seconded by Councilmember
Howorth, to approve the Parking and Pubic Improvement Commission’s
Recommendation to Approve a Long-Term Commercial Use Encroachment
Permit for Two Eave Mounted Patio Heaters in the Public Right-of-Way at 124
Manhattan Beach Boulevard (BREWCO). 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
Q. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS, COMMITTEE AND TRAVEL REPORTS,
FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Burton requested to set an end time for future City Council Meetings.
R. RECEIVE AND FILE ITEMS
Mayor Powell opened the floor to public comment.
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 Item Nos. 18-19 be received and filed. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Powell, Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Howorth
18. Minutes: 15-0270
This Item Contains Minutes of City Commission Meetings. Staff
Recommends that the City Council, by Motion, Take Action to Receive
and File the Minutes of the:
a) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of April 23,
2015 (Continued from the 5-19-15 City Council Meeting)
(Community Development Director Lundstedt).
b) Planning Commission Meeting of May 13, 2015
(Community Development Director Lundstedt).
c) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of May 18, 2015
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
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RECIEVE AND FILE
Attachments: Draft Parking and Public Improvements Commission Minutes of April 23, 2015
Planning Commission Action Minutes of May 13, 2015
Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of May 18, 2015
This item was received and filed.
19. Financial Report: 15-0254
Schedule of Demands: May 7, 2015 (Finance Director Moe).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Schedule of Demands Register for May 7, 2015
This item was received and filed.
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S. ADJOURNMENT
At 12:45 AM Mayor Powell adjourned the June 2, 2015, Regular City Council Meeting
to the 6:00 PM June 8, 2015, Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting (Study
Session) to be held in the City Council Chambers, in said City.
_____________________________
Tatyana Roujenova-Peltekova
Recording Secretary
_____________________________
Wayne Powell
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Liza Tamura
City Clerk
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Agenda
City Council
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
5:30 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
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 June 2, 2015
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
Meadows Elementary School
5 MINUTES
B. NATIONAL ANTHEM
Manhattan Beach Middle School Choir
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 27, 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 a Certificate of Recognition to “Londoner Salon and 15-0237
Blowdry Lounge” and “Peroxide Beauty and Barbershop” for Outstanding
Community Service in Providing Free Haircuts to Over 100 Men, Women
and Children at the “First Annual Free Haircut Day” at the Richstone
Family Center.
PRESENT
2. Presentation of Commendations to the Presidential Volunteer Service 15-0238
Award Recipients.
PRESENT
3. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Manhattan Beach Little 15-0273
League All-Stars.
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.
4. Introduce an Amendment to the Municipal Code Section 4.48.090 - ORD 15-0013
Limited Alcoholic Beverage Use on Public Property - Special Permit -
Ordinance 15-0013, requiring that the permit provides a public benefit to
the community, First Reading. (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 15-0013
Attachments: Ordinance No. 15-0013
5. Adopt Ordinance No. 15-0008 which will revise Title 7 - Public Works, ORD 15-0008
Chapter 7.44 - Water Conservation of the Manhattan Beach Municipal
Code (Public Works Director Olmos).
ADOPT
Attachments: Ordinance No. 15-0008
6. Declare Vacant the Parking and Public Improvements Commission 15-0274
Business Community Seat No. 2 (Apostol) (City Clerk Tamura).
DECLARE VACANCY, CONDUCT PUBLIC OUTREACH
7. Renewal of Five Year Professional Services Agreement with HdL, Coren 15-0190
& Cone to Provide Property Tax Reporting, Analytic and Audit Services
for an Estimated Cost of $60,500 (Finance Director Moe).
APPROVE
Attachments: Agreement for Property Tax Consulting and Audit Services
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8. Purchase of One Budgeted Dial-A-Ride Paratransit Van from Nations 15-0221
Bus in the Amount of $68,944.39 Using AB 2766 (Motor Vehicle
Registration Fee) Subvention Funds (Parks and Recreation Director
Leyman).
WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING; APPROVE
9. Review Draft Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP) and 15-0265
Authorize the City Manager to Submit the Draft EWMP to the Los
Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Public Works Director
Olmos).
AUTHORIZE REPORT SUBMITTAL
Attachments: Figure 1 - Beach Cities Jurisdictional Areas
Attachment 1 - Draft EWMP Executive Summary
Table 1 - Implementation Schedule
Attachment 2-Draft EWMP Appendix
10. Award Contract to Provide and Install Refurbished Modular Office CON 15-0028
Furniture to Concept Consultant, Inc. for an Amount Not-to-Exceed
$27,820 (Public Works Director Olmos).
APPROVE
Attachments: Contract Agreement
11. Consideration of the Parking and Pubic Improvement Commission’s 15-0207
Recommendation to Approve a Long-Term Commercial Use
Encroachment Permit for Two Eave Mounted Patio Heaters in the Public
Right-of-Way at 124 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (BREWCO)
(Community Development Director Lundstedt).
APPROVE
Attachments: PPIC Draft Minutes - April 23, 2015
PPIC Staff Report and Attachments - April 23, 2015
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12. Minutes: 15-0017
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-Budget Study Session #2 of
May 11, 2015
b) City Council Regular Meeting of May 19, 2015
c) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Budget Study Session #3 of
May 21, 2015
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Budget Study Session #2 Minutes of May 11, 2015
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2015
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting-Budget Study Session #3 Minutes of May 21, 2015
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
13. Consideration of Amendments to the Municipal Code to Include a ORD 15-0009
Council Review Procedure for Quasi-Judicial Decisions and Modernizing
Chapter 10.100 (Appeals), and Amending Chapter 10.12 (Residential
Districts) and Related Municipal Code Sections Regarding Commercial
and Transient Uses in Residential Zones (Community Development
Director Lundstedt).
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING, INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO.15-0009
Attachments: Ordinance No. 15-0009
MBMC Legislative Digest Showing the Proposed Amendments
Current MBMC Chapter 10.100 - Appeals
Current MBMC Section 10.12.020
Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 15-03
5-13-15 Planning Commission Staff Report & Attachments
5-13-15 Planning Commission Draft Minutes
Survey of Short Term Rental Regulations
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14. Consideration of Amendments to the Local Coastal Program (LCP) to ORD 15-0010
Include a Council Review Procedure for Quasi-Judicial Decisions and
Modernizing Chapter A.96.160 (Appeals), and Amending Chapter A.12
(Residential Districts) and Related LCP Sections Regarding Commercial
and Transient Uses in Residential Zones (Community Development
Director Lundstedt).
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING, INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO.
15-0010
Attachments: Ordinance No. 15-0010
LCP Legislative Digest Showing the Proposed Amendments
Current LCP Section A.96.160 - Appeals
Current LCP Section A.12.020
Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 15-03
5-13-15 Planning Commission Staff Report & Attachments
5-13-15 Planning Commission draft minutes
Survey of Short-Term Rental Regulations
N. GENERAL BUSINESS
30 MINUTES PER ITEM
15. Consideration of Nikau Kai Waterman Shop and Hermosa Cyclery to 15-0281
Provide Beach Concessions and a Welcome/Information Center in the
Sand Lot South of the Lower South Pier Parking Lot (Continued from
5-26-15 Budget Study Session #4 City Council Meeting) (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman).
APPROVE
Attachments: Beach Concessions Proposed Agreement
Proposed Site Plan
Nikau Kai Waterman Shop Proposal
Hermosa Cyclery Proposal
Perfect Day Surf Camp Proposal
Camp Surf Proposal
Request for Quotations for Beach Concessions
16. Final Review and Direction for the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget Prior to 15-0202
Adoption (Finance Director Moe).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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17. Presentation of Draft Urban Forest Master Plan (Public Works Director 15-0259
Olmos).
RECEIVE REPORT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Draft Urban Forest Master Plan
Resource Analysis
Draft Plant Palette
Municipal Code Markup
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
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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18. Minutes: 15-0270
This Item Contains Minutes of City Commission Meetings. Staff
Recommends that the City Council, by Motion, Take Action to Receive
and File the Minutes of the:
a) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of April 23,
2015 (Continued from the 5-19-15 City Council Meeting)
(Community Development Director Lundstedt).
b) Planning Commission Meeting of May 13, 2015
(Community Development Director Lundstedt).
c) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of May 18, 2015
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
RECIEVE AND FILE
Attachments: Draft Parking and Public Improvements Commission Minutes of April 23, 2015
Planning Commission Action Minutes of May 13, 2015
Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of May 18, 2015
19. Financial Report: 15-0254
Schedule of Demands: May 7, 2015 (Finance Director Moe).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Schedule of Demands Register for May 7, 2015
S. ADJOURNMENT
T. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Jun. 16, 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
Aug. 18, 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
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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
CITY OFFICES CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
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
May 30, 2016 – Monday – Memorial Day
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