City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · September 5, 2017
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 5, 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, August 30, 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
B. ROLL CALL
C. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
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.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA AND WAIVE FULL READING
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.
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F. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
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. 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 during approval of the agenda 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.
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G. 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.
1. City Council Minutes: 17-0352
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of
July 26, 2017
b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of
July 27, 2017
c) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of
August 1, 2017
d) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of August 7, 2017
e) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of
August 14, 2017
f) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2017
g) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of
August 17, 2017
h) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of
August 29, 2017
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of July 26, 2017
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of July 27, 2017
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of August 1, 2017
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of August 7, 2017
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of August 14, 2017
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2017
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of August 17, 2017
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of August 29, 2017
2. Financial Report: 17-0340
a) Schedule of Demands: August 3, 2017
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending July 31, 2017
c) Month End Report for July 31, 2017
(Finance Director Moe).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
Attachments: Schedules of Demands for August 3, 2017
Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending July 31, 2017
Month End Report for July 31, 2017
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3. Ordinance No. 17-0017 Revising the Number of Members on the Library ORD 17-0017
Commission and Cultural Arts Commission from Five Members to Six
Members (City Clerk Tamura and Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 17-0017
Attachments: Ordinance No. 17-0017
4. Report Describing Alleviation Measures Taken in Connection with 17-0376
Ordinance No. 17-0015-U an Urgency Ordinance Prohibiting Health Care
Uses (Community Development Director McIntosh).
ISSUE
5. Resolution No. 17-0119 Adopting an Addendum Pursuant to the California RES 17-0119
Environmental Quality Act and Amending a Master Use Permit to Refine
Certain Conditions of Approval Imposed on the Permit for the Remodel and
Expansion of the Manhattan Village Shopping Center (Community
Development Director McIntosh).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 17-0119 ADOPTING ADDENDUM AND
MASTER USE PERMIT AMENDMENT
Attachments: Resolution No. 17-0119 and Exhibits
H. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item.
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J. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
6. Consider Findings from the Assessment and Feasibility Study Report on a 17-0306
New City Hall with Public Parking, Fire Station No. 2, and City Aquatic
Complex, and Provide Direction on These as well as Potential Other
Facility Initiatives (Public Works Director Katsouleas).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: The 3 Top Priority CIP Study Report (September 21, 2016)
Fire Station No. 2 Existing Condition Assessment Conceptual Option Plans and Probable Cost E
Community Facilities Strategic Plan, Executive Summary (January 2008)
PowerPoint Presentation
7. Consider the Current Underground Utility Assessment District Formation 17-0372
Policy and Provide Direction on Potential Revisions (Public Works Director
Stephanie Katsouleas).
PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Manhattan Beach Municipal Code 7.28, Undergrounding of Public Utility Facilities
August 1, 2006 Staff Report
August 1, 2006 Agenda Minutes
Utility Undergrounding Fact Booklet, 2007
Steps for Forming a District
PowerPoint Presentation
8. Resolution No. 17-0115 Approving the Chamber of Commerce Work Plan RES 17-0115
Contract (Economic Vitality Manager Sywak).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 17-0115
Attachments: Resolution No. 17-0115
Proposed FY 2017-18 Chamber Work Plan
Contract with Chamber of Commerce
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K. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS INCLUDING
AB 1234 REPORTS
9. Request by Mayor Pro Tem Howorth for a Debrief of the March 7, 2017 17-0189
General Municipal Election (City Clerk Tamura).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Los Angeles County’s “Official Sample Ballot” Cover Page
City of Manhattan Beach “Voter Information Guide” Cover Page
“Register, Learn, Vote” Flyer
“Every Vote Counts” Flyer
Polling Locations Flyer
Election Day Mobility Options Flyer
Elections Hotline Flyer
Legal Notice of Election in Beach Reporter (November 3, 2016)
Quarter Page Ad in Beach Reporter (November 10, 2016 and December 1, 2016)
Legal Notice of Nominees in Beach Reporter (January 19, 2017)
Legal Notice of Nominees in Beach Reporter (February 25, 2017)
Weekend Early Voting Flyer
City of Manhattan Beach Website Homepage Screenshots
Elections Webpage Screenshot
Social Media Posts on FaceBook
Social Media Posts on Twitter
Social Media Post on NextDoor
Notice of Polling Location Change at Pacific Elementary School Flyer
Notice of Polling Location Change at Manhattan Beach Middle School Flyer
Pictures of Directional Signage Placed at Aviation Park
Pictures of Signage Placed at Manhattan Beach Middle School
Pictures of Signage Placed Manhattan Village Senior Villas
Official Election Results Map
Voter Turnout Breakdown by Precinct
10. Discussion of City’s Mission Statement (Assistant City Manager Nader). 17-0378
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: City of Manhattan Beach Strategic Plan
11. Discuss City Support for Manhattan Beach Inclusion Pledge (Assistant City 17-0379
Manager Nader).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request that items be placed on a future agenda with the concurrence of one other
Councilmember.
M. CITY MANAGER REPORT
N. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
O. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
12. Commission Minutes: 17-0387
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of June 19, 2017 (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2017 (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2017 (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman)
d) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2017
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
e) Finance Subcommittee Meeting Minutes of July 26, 2017 (Finance
Director Moe).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Attachments: Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes June 19, 2017
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2017
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes July 17, 2017
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes July 24, 2017
Finance Subcommitee Meeting Minutes of July 26, 2017
P. CLOSED SESSION
Q. ADJOURNMENT
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R. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
September 19, 2017 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
October 3, 2017 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
October 17, 2017 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
November 7, 2017 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
November 21, 2017 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 5, 2017 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 19, 2017 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
January 2, 2018 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Tentative)
January 16, 2018 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
February 6, 2018 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
February 20, 2018 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
September 11, 2017 - Monday - 6:30 PM - Library Commission Meeting
September 12, 2017 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
September 13, 2017 - Wednesday - 6:30 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
September 25, 2017 - Monday - 6:30 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
September 27, 2017 - Wednesday - 6:30 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
September 28, 2017 - Thursday - 6:30 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission
October 9, 2017 - Monday - 6:30 PM - Library Commission Meeting
October 10, 2017 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
October 11, 2017 - Wednesday - 6:30 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
October 23, 2017 - Monday - 6:30 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
October 25, 2017 - Wednesday - 6:30 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
October 26, 2017 - Thursday - 6:30 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission
November 8, 2017 - Wednesday - 6:30 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
November 13, 2017 - Monday - 6:30 PM - Library Commission Meeting
November 14, 2017 - Tuesday - 6:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
S. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
May 28, 2018 – Monday – Memorial Day
July 4, 2018 - Wednesday - Independence Day
September 3, 2018 - Monday - Labor Day
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CITY OFFICES CLOSED ON FOLLOWING ALTERNATIVE FRIDAYS:
Sept. 15, 2017 - Friday
Sept. 29, 2017 - Friday
October 13, 2017
October 27, 2017
November 10, 2017
November 24, 2017
December 8, 2017
December 22, 2017
January 12, 2018
January 26, 2018
February 9, 2018
February 23, 2018
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