City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · May 2, 2017
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
Mayor David J. Lesser
Mayor Pro Tem Amy Howorth
Councilmember Steve Napolitano
Councilmember Nancy Hersman
Councilmember Richard Montgomery
Executive Team
Mark Danaj, City Manager
Quinn Barrow, City Attorney
Robert Espinosa, Fire Chief Nadine Nader, Assistant City Manager
Teresia Zadroga-Haase, Human Resources Director Anne McIntosh, Community Development Director
Eve R. Irvine, Police Chief Bruce Moe, Finance Director
Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director Liza Tamura, City Clerk
Mark Leyman, Parks & Recreation Director Sanford Taylor, Information Technology Director
MISSION STATEMENT:
The City of Manhattan Beach is recognized for providing exemplary municipal services
and contributing to the exceptional quality of life afforded to residents, businesses
and visitors who enjoy living in and visiting California’s safest beach community
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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, this agenda provides an early opportunity for public comments
under "Public Comments," at which time speakers may comment on any matter within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the City Council, including items on the agenda.
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. The City also provides closed captioning of all its Regular City Council Meetings for
the hearing impaired.
CERTIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA POSTING
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, April 26, 2017, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City
Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
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
Augusta Halle, Grand View Elementary School
B. ROLL CALL
C. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Presentation of Recognition for the Second Anniversary of the 17-0156
Manhattan Beach Library and Recognition of Melinda Reiter for her Work
with Friends of the Manhattan Beach Library.
PRESENT
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES
By motion of the City Council, this is the time to: (a) notify the public of any changes to the agenda; (b) remove
items from the consent calendar for individual consideration; or (c) rearrange the order of the agenda.
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E. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF
UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
City Councilmembers and community organization representatives may inform the public about upcoming events.
F. CITY MANAGER REPORT
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
H. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON FOR ONE ITEM, A MAXIMUM
OF 6 MINUTES IF A SPEAKER WANTS TO COMMENT ON MORE THAN ONE
ITEM)
Speakers may provide public comments on any matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City
Council, including items on the agenda. The Mayor may determine whether an item is within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the City Council. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow City Council to
take action on any item not on the agenda. Each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes per matter, up to a total
of 6 minutes if a speaker wants to comment on more than one matter. With respect to non-public hearing
agenda items, speakers may provide their comments during "Public Comments" or at the time the agenda item is
being considered. This is also the time for speakers to comment on items on the consent calendar that have not
been previously removed by the City Council for individual consideration. For public hearings, speakers are
encouraged to speak during the public hearing, if they want their comments to be included in the record for the
public hearing.
Please complete the “Request to Address the City Council” card by filling out your name, city of residence, the
item(s) you would like to offer public comment, and returning it to the City Clerk.
I. PLANNING COMMISSION QUASI-JUDICIAL DECISIONS (RECEIVE AND FILE)
This is an opportunity for a Councilmember to submit a written request that the City Council review the Planning
Commission decision, in which case a duly noticed public hearing on the matter will be scheduled for a later date.
In the absence of a written request, the matter will be received and filed by order of the chair.
The Planning Commission recently took action on the following matter(s): None.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)
Items on the “Consent Calendar” are routine and customary business items and will be enacted with one vote.
Removal of items from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration will be at a City Councilmember’s
discretion. In such case, the item will be heard during general business.
2. City Council Minutes: 17-0158
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2017
CONTINUE TO THE MAY 16, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2017
CONTINUE TO THE MAY 16, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(City Clerk Tamura).
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3. Second Reading of an Ordinance to Require Electronic Filing of ORD 17-0005
Campaign Finance Disclosure Statements (City Clerk Tamura and City
Attorney Barrow).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 17-0005
Attachments: Ordinance No. 17-0005
4. Financial Report: 17-0165
a) Schedule of Demands: March 30, 2017
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending March 31, 2017
c) Month End Report for March 31, 2017
(Finance Director Moe).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
Attachments: Schedules of Demands for March 30, 2017
Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending March 31, 2017
Month End Report for March 31, 2017
5. Update on Emergency Action Taken by the City Manager regarding the 17-0172
Repair, Replacement and Installation of Equipment at the 23rd Street
and Peck Avenue Stormwater Pump Station, and Approval for
Continuation of the Emergency Work (Public Works Director
Katsouleas).
APPROVE
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS (2 MINUTES PER PERSON)
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6. Master Use Permit for a Market with Off-Site Alcohol Sales and On-Site 17-0183
Alcohol Consumption and Tastings and a Bank at 707 North Sepulveda
Boulevard; the Provision of Off-Site Parking at 801 North Sepulveda
Boulevard; Reduced Parking; Sign Program; and Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (Paragon
Commercial Group- Gelson’s Market) (Community Development Director
McIntosh).
AFTER CONDUCTING PUBLIC HEARING, DIRECT STAFF TO
PREPARE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND APPROVING APPLICATION
Attachments: Project Overview/Zoning Summary Chart
PowerPoint Presentation
Applicant Material and plans
Appellants Material
Adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 17-01 on March 22,2017
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 8 and March 22, 2017
Public Comments Received Between April 20 and 24, 2017
Planning Commission Reports and Related Material
City Council Staff Report for Public Hearing (Attachment only available online)
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS, AND COMMITTEE
AND TRAVEL REPORTS
O. FORECAST AGENDA AND FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS
7. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 17-0191
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: April 26, 2017 Agenda Forecast
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
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8. Commission Minutes: 17-0190
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of March 14, 2017
(Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman)
b) Planning Commission Action Meeting Minutes of April 19, 2017
(Community Development Director McIntosh).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Attachments: Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of March 14, 2017
Planning Commission Action Meeting Minutes of April 19, 2017
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
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S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
May 3, 2017 - Wednesday -- 8:30 AM - City Council Retreat and Closed Session
May 4, 2017 - Thursday -- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session
May 16, 2017 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 30, 2017 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session (Tentative Hold)
June 5, 2017 - Monday -- 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation, Library and Cultural Arts Commission Joint Meetings
(Tentative Hold)
June 6, 2017 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
June 20, 2017 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
June 21, 2017 - Wednesday -- 6:00 PM - Planning, Parking and Parking Improvements and Historic Preservation
Commission Joint Meetings (Tentative Hold)
July 5, 2017 - Wednesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
July 18, 2017 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
August 1, 2017 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
August 15, 2017 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
May 8, 2017 - Monday - 6:30 PM - Library Commission Meeting
May 9, 2017 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
May 10, 2017 - Wednesday - 6:30 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
May 22, 2017 - Monday - 6:30 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
May 24, 2017 - Wednesday - 6:30 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
May 25, 2017 - Thursday - 6:30 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission
June 12, 2017 - Monday - 6:30 PM - Library Commission Meeting
June 13, 2017 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
June 14, 2017 - Wednesday - 6:30 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
June 22, 2017 - Thursday - 6:30 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission
June 26, 2017 - Monday - 6:30 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
June 28, 2017 - Wednesday - 6:30 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
July 10, 2017 - Monday - 6:30 PM - Library Commission Meeting
July 11, 2017 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
July 12, 2017 - Wednesday - 6:30 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
July 24, 2017 - Monday - 6:30 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
July 26, 2017 - Wednesday - 6:30 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
July 27, 2017 - Thursday - 6:30 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission
August 7, 2017 - Monday - 6:30 PM - Library Commission Meeting
August 8, 2017 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
August 9, 2017 - Wednesday - 6:30 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
August 23, 2017 - Wednesday - 6:30 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
August 24, 2017 - Thursday - 6:30 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission
August 28, 2017 - Monday - 6:30 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
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T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
May 29, 2017 – Monday – Memorial Day
July 4, 2017 - Tuesday - Independence Day
September 4, 2017 - Monday - Labor Day
October 9, 2017 – Monday – Columbus Day
November 11, 2017 – Saturday – Veterans Day (Non-Business Day)
November 23-24, 2017 - Thursday & Friday - Thanksgiving Holiday
December 25, 2017 - Monday - Christmas Day Observed
January 1, 2018 – Monday – New Years Day Observed
January 15, 2018 – Monday – Martin Luther King Day
February 19, 2018 - Monday - Presidents Day
CITY OFFICES CLOSED ON FOLLOWING ALTERNATIVE FRIDAYS:
May 12, 2017 - Friday
May 26, 2017 - Friday
June 9, 2017 - Friday
June 23, 2017 - Friday
July 7, 2017 - Friday
July 21, 2017 - Friday
Aug. 4, 2017 - Friday
Aug. 18, 2017 - Friday
Sept. 1, 2017 - Friday
Sept. 15, 2017 - Friday
Sept. 29, 2017 - Friday
Oct. 13, 2017 - Friday
Oct. 27, 2017 - Friday
Nov. 10, 2017 - Friday
Nov. 24, 2017 - Friday
Dec. 8, 2017 - Friday
Dec. 22, 2017 - Friday
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