City Council Regular Meeting

City of Manhattan Beach 1400 Highland Avenue Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, February 2, 2016 6:00 PM Regular Meeting City Council Chambers City Council Regular Meeting Mayor Mark Burton Mayor Pro Tem Tony D’Errico Councilmember David Lesser Councilmember Amy Howorth Councilmember Wayne Powell City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2016 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-an d-minutes A. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG George Caras, Manhattan Beach Middle School led the Pledge of Allegiance. B. ROLL CALL Present: 5- Mayor Burton, Mayor Pro Tem D'Errico, Councilmember Lesser, Councilmember Howorth and Councilmember Powell C. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR 1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the U.S. Badminton Club 16-0053 for Qualifying at the Olympics. PRESENT Mayor Burton, on behalf of the City Council, presented certificates of recognition to the following U.S. Badminton Club for Qualifying at the Olympics: Olympians: Howard Bach Linda French Tony Gunawan Chris Jogis Joy Kitzmiller Ben Lee Erika Von Heiland-Strader Rena Wang U.S. National Champions: Liliane Zhou Ann French-Gonsalves Diane Hales Stan Hales Linda Safarik-Tong Tariq Wawood The U.S. Badminton Club was unable to attend and receive their certificates. City of Manhattan Beach Page 1 City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2016 D. CERTIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA POSTING City Clerk Liza Tamura confirmed that the meeting had been properly posted. E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES Mayor Burton noted that Item No. 3 is being moved under Section M. Old Business and would be heard first for the February 16, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting. Direction was given to City Manager Mark Danaj to post an informational memo regarding drones. A motion was made by Councilmember Powell, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to approve the agenda, as amended and waive full reading of ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Burton, D'Errico, Lesser, Howorth and Powell F. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON) Melissa McCollum, Manager of the Manhattan Beach Library, announced upcoming library events and event dates and times are now available online and are printed for the public. Councilmember Howorth announced that she will be providing a full report on the South Bay Council Governments and on Friday, February 22, 2016 there will be the 17th Annual General Assembly, "Governing in n Era of Disruptive Technologies". Councilmember Powell announced free income tax advice and assistance for residents fifty-five and older by the AARP every Wednesday starting February 3, 2016 through April 13, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Joslyn Center. He also announced that February is Red Cross National Heart Awareness month and the Manhattan Beach Community Response Team in connection with the Beach Cities Health District is providing free, to Manhattan Beach residents, a two -year certification upon completion of CPR, First Aid, and Defibrillator training on Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. G. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Mark Danaj announced Andrew Zywak as the new Economic Vitality Manager that will be starting February 22, 2016. Reminded everyone that the new City Hall hours will begin March 21, 2016. Provided an update on the windstorms and City respondents to calls. Lastly, reported on the Southern California Edison outages that has affected over 80,000 throughout the Los Angeles area. H. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT None. City of Manhattan Beach Page 2 City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2016 I. PUBLIC COMMENTS (2 MINUTES PER PERSON FOR ONE ITEM, A MAXIMUM OF 5 MINUTES IF A SPEAKER WANTS TO COMMENT ON MORE THAN ONE ITEM) The following individuals provided public comments: Carol Perrin reported that she was late to the meeting because Fire trucks were parked behind her garage. Also spoke in support of the undergrounding wiring for safety of the community. Steve Packwood wanted to make sure that the parking structure would be open to the public on the Friday's that City Hall is closed and information is provided to the public. In support of the feasibility study he wants to see the survey posted on the Beach Reporter. Requested an update in the Manhattan Beach Village mall. Phil Reimert shared a story about Groundhogs day. Viet Ngo spoke on a City consultant and alleged corruption. Mayor Burton provided clarification and confirmation that the information provided for items discussed during Closed Session is in the appropriate and correct format. Bill Victor spoke about undergrounding wiring, the police presence in the downtown area over the weekend, the public records act, and the possible City Hall reconstruction. Robert Bush spoke against bringing Gelson's market to the City, and the duration of public comment. Tami Zamrazil in support of Item No. 8, undergrounding wiring and how it will be beneficial for the community. The following individuals provided public comments in favor of Agenda Item No. 3, Historical Preservation: Marcello Vavala Maria Maril Martha Andreani Ivan Cameron Jane Guthrie Susanne Bailey Jan Dennis The following individuals requested that owner consent be required for Agenda Item No. 3, Historical Preservation: John Shirley Peggy Johnson Janine Johnston David Kissinger Rachel Judson TJ Judson Bill Victor Robert Faries Mike Welsh City of Manhattan Beach Page 3 City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2016 Kris Terrill Morrine Robey Edie Babbe Robert Schumann Dana Lupton Jack Rubens Major Avignon Jack Cummings David Babbe Dave Salzmen David White J. PLANNING COMMISSION QUASI-JUDICIAL DECISIONS (RECEIVE AND FILE) None. K. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE) Councilmember Howorth clarified that she would make a motion to approve the Consent Calendar with the amendment proposed by Mayor Burton regarding Item No. 2 regarding the drones and the removal of Item No. 3 to be heard before Section M. Old Business. A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2, 4 and 5. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Burton, D'Errico, Lesser, Howorth and Powell 2. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 16-0002 Regulating Unmanned ORD 16-0002 Aircraft (Drones) (City Attorney Barrow). ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 16-0002 The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar. 4. Financial Report: 16-0025 Schedule of Demands: January 7, 2016 (Finance Director Moe). ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar. 5. City Council Minutes: 16-0054 This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meetings Presented for Approval: a.) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of January 14, 2016 b.) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2016 (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar. City of Manhattan Beach Page 4 City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2016 At 7:32 PM City Council recessed and reconvened at 7:46 PM. L. PUBLIC HEARINGS (2 MINUTES PER PERSON) City of Manhattan Beach Page 5 City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2016 6. Conduct Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of Resolution No. RES 16-0011 16-0011 for a Coastal Development Permit to Allow a Program for Recreational Beach Rentals and Permanent Conversion of Portions of Existing Comfort Station Changing Rooms and a Welcome/Information Center, and Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Operating Agreement with Nikau Kai. (Continued from the January 19, 2016 City Council Meeting) (Community Development Director Lundstedt and Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). ADOPT RESOLUTION City Clerk Liza Tamura introduced the item and Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman introduced Recreation Manager Jessica Vincent to provide the PowerPoint presentation. City Attorney Quinn Barrow, Parks and Recreation Director Leyman, Recreation Manager Jessica Vincent responded to City Council questions. Mayor Burton opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals provided public comment in favor of Beach Rentals: Craig Cadwallader Kelly Stroman Jason Shanks The following individuals provided public comment opposing for Beach Rentals: Martha Andreani Viet Ngo Bob Valentine Ginger Shearer Suzanne Lerner Tami Zamrazil Jim Burton Bill Victor Carol Perin City Attorney Quinn Barrow confirmed that three eComments received opposing the project are part of the record. Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Burton closed the Public Hearing. Councilmember Powell spoke of policy, safety and aesthetics and does not support any beach rentals at the proposed locations. Mayor Burton is in support to have the containers removed from the area. Councilmember D'Errico opposed to businesses built by the pier, wants to protect the views of the resident of Manhattan Beach. City Attorney Barrow clarified that there are three separate issues for City Council to consider. A motion was made by Mayor Burton, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to approve the removal of storage containers from the South end of the South City of Manhattan Beach Page 6 City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2016 Parking Lot area to an alternative place. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Burton, D'Errico, Lesser, Howorth and Powell Mayor Burton suggested that the area should be commercial free. Councilmember Howorth opposed a "commercial free zone" because there is an existing business near the location and in the future there could be plans of having other similar businesses around the proposed area. A motion was made by Mayor Burton, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to have the proposed area by the pier be a commercial free zone. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Burton, D'Errico, Lesser and Powell Nay: 1- Howorth The City Council did not approve the recreational beach rentals at any of the proposed locations and did not authorize an operating agreement with Nikau Kai. M. OLD BUSINESS 3. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 16-0034 and Ordinance No. ORD 16-0034 16-0035 for Amendments to the Zoning Code, Chapter 10.86 and the Local Coastal Program, Chapter A.86, to Establish Provisions for Historic Preservation and Adoption of Resolution No. 16-0013 Transmitting the Local Coastal Program Amendments to the California Coastal Commission (Community Development Director Lundstedt). ADOPT ORDINANCE NOS. 16-0034 AND 16-0035, AND RESOLUTION NO. 16-0013 City Clerk Liza Tamura introduced the item. Councilmember Powell proposed adding two amendments: 1- add back opt out program and 2- add a provision requiring owner consent in all applications for historic preservation. Mayor Burton proposed a friendly amendment to have staff return and have a discussion regarding Ordinance Nos. 16-0034 and 16-0035. City Attorney Quinn Barrow read the title of the ordinances. A motion was made by Councilmember Powell, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, to introduce Ordinance No. 16-0034 and Ordinance No. 16-0035 for amendments to the zoning code, chapter 10.86 and the local coastal program, chapter A.86, to establish provisions for historic preservation with the following amendment, that all applications received for the historic recognition must require owner consent for participation in respect to both landmarks and districts. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Burton, D'Errico, Lesser, Howorth and Powell City of Manhattan Beach Page 7 City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2016 City Attorney Quinn Barrow announced that the ordinance would be placed on the February 16, 2016 meeting for second reading. 7. Approve Amendment to Consultant Agreement with Selbert Perkins CON 16-0002 Design for the Preparation of a Master Plan for the Comprehensive Community Identification and Wayfinding Signage Program in the Amount of $ 44,000 (Public Works Director Olmos). APPROVE & APPROPRIATE City Clerk Liza Tamura introduced the item and Public Works Director Tony Olmos and Patrick Fredrickson from Selbert Perkins provided the PowerPoint Presentation. Councilmember Powell added a friendly amendment and asked to have the letters on the Polliwog Park sign repainted. Mayor Burton added a friendly amendment and requested fewer signs and to have more consistency. A motion was made by Councilmember Lesser, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, to approve the amendment to consultant agreement with Selbert Perkings Design for the preparation of master plan for the comprehensive community identification and wayfinding signage program and appropriate the amount of $44,000 with an amendment that there will be fewer signs and consistent throughout the City. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Burton, D'Errico, Lesser, Howorth and Powell City Council agreed that Agenda Item No. 9 continued to the February 16, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting and have the item presented first under Old Business. N. NEW BUSINESS City of Manhattan Beach Page 8 City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2016 8. Appropriate Funds in the Amount of $69,400 for the Preparation of a 16-0049 Needs Assessment / Feasibility Study for the Potential Replacement of Fire Station No.2, Municipal Pool, and Parking Structure / City Hall and to Conduct a Community Survey to Gauge Support for Revenue Enhancements to Fund Capital Improvements (Public Works Director Olmos). APPROVE; APPROPRIATE Public Works Director Tony Olmos provided staff presentation. Public Works Director Olmos answered City Council questions. A motion was made by Mayor Burton, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, to approve and appropriate funds in the amount of $69,400 for the preparation of a needs assessment/feasibility study for the potential replacement of Fire Station No. 2, municipal pool, and parking structure/City Hall and to conduct a community survey to gauge support for revenue enhancements to fund Capital improvements. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Burton, D'Errico, Lesser, Howorth and Powell 9. Presentation of the Police Department 2016-2018 Strategic Plan 16-0050 (Continued from February 2, 2016 City Council Meeting) (Police Chief Irvine). RECEIVE REPORT Item has been continued to the February 16, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting. 10. Approve Plans and Specifications for the Sewer Main Rehabilitation 16-0033 Project and Award a Construction Contract to Miramontes Construction Company, Inc. in the Amount of $1,280,000 (Public Works Director Olmos). APPROVE Public Works Director Tony Olmos provided the staff presentation and responded to Council questions. A motion was made by Mayor Burton, seconded by Councilmember Powell, to approve plans and specifications for the sewer main rehabilitation project and award a construction contract to Miramontes Construction Company, Inc in the amount of $1,280,000. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Burton, D'Errico, Lesser, Howorth and Powell City of Manhattan Beach Page 9 City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2016 11. Sepulveda Bridge Widening Project Update and Approval of CON 16-0004 Amendment No. 2 to HDR’s Existing Agreement to Extend the Term and Provide Compensation of $147,989 for Additional Work (Continued from February 2, 2016 City Council Meeting) (Public Works Director Olmos). APPROVE AMENDMENT Item has been continued to the February 16, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting. O. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS, AND COMMITTEE AND TRAVEL REPORTS Councilmember Howorth attended the South Bay Cities Council of Government meeting and provided the energy savings at a glance for the quarter report. Also heard from California Resources Board and drafted language regarding proposals for Measure R funding. Councilmember Powell and City Attorney Quinn Barrow attended the Independent Cities Association Conference and Councilmember Powell provided hisAB 1234 report regarding the topics discussed at the Conference; Proposition 47 impacts, Pension Reform, CalPERS and PEPRA, Legislative update, AB 109 update, Marijuana update, body cameras and Citywide surveillance cameras update, and a presentation about anti-terrorism . Councilmember Lesser attended the Southern California Edison Subcomittee called the Edison Subcommittee where Councilmember Lesser, Councilmember Powell, and Public Works Director Tony Olmos met with Southern California Edison representatives and will be reporting back to CIty Council when more information has been provided from SCE regarding the outages, other reports, and date is provided . He further stated that the Library Subcommittee met with the City Manager and they are coming up with ideas on what the Library Commission can do and will report back to City Council. Mayor Pro Tem D’Errico requested that the Boards and Commissions selection and appointing process should be part of a future agenda item regarding Boards and Commissions. Requested more than 3-5 minutes to meet with each candidate. Requested guidelines for each of the commissions in order to understand what their role is as commissioners and what the proper steps are when they are following City Council direction. Also, he requested staff to report back on what is being done about rental enforcement and the City’s rental enforcement plan. P. FORECAST AGENDA AND FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS City of Manhattan Beach Page 10 City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2016 12. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 16-0055 DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION Mayor Burton and the City Council reviewed the Agenda Forecast and Future Discussion Items with the following change: Agenda Item No. 1 - Cultural Arts Commission to Discuss Downtown Streetscape Plan from the February 16, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting completely removed. Agenda Item No. 2 - Strand Stairs Rehabilitation Project on the February 16, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting moved under Old Business. Agenda Item No. 9 - Presentation on Citygate's Fire Department moved from the February 16, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting to the March 1, 2016 City Council Regular Meeting. Q. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 13. Commission Minutes: 16-0062 This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings: a) Library Commission Meeting Action Minutes of November, 2015 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY R. CLOSED SESSION No closed session took place. S. ADJOURNMENT At 10:25 PM Mayor Burton adjourned the meeting to February 8, 2016 at 3:00 PM to be held in the City Manager’s Conference room. _____________________________ Martha Alvarez Recording Secretary _____________________________ Mark Burton Mayor City of Manhattan Beach Page 11 City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2016 ATTEST: _____________________________ Liza Tamura City Clerk City of Manhattan Beach Page 12