City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · February 6, 2018
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
Mayor Amy Howorth
Mayor Pro Tem Steve Napolitano
Councilmember Nancy Hersman
Councilmember Richard Montgomery
Councilmember David Lesser
Executive Team
Bruce Moe, Interim City Manager
Quinn Barrow, City Attorney
Derrick Abell, Police Chief Anne McIntosh, Community Development Director
Steve Charelian, Acting Finance Director Liza Tamura, City Clerk
Robert Espinosa, Fire Chief Sanford Taylor, Information Technology Director
Stephanie Katsouleas, Public Works Director Teresia Zadroga-Haase, Human Resources Director
Mark Leyman, Parks & Recreation Director
MISSION STATEMENT:
Our mission is to provide excellent municipal services,
preserve our small beach town character, and enhance the quality of life for our
residents, businesses and visitors.
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 6, 2018
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.
Meetings are broadcast live through Manhattan Beach Local Community Cable, Channel 8 (Chapter Spectrum),
Channel 35 (Frontier Communications), and live streaming via the City's website.
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, January 31, 2018, 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
Dominique Doumeng, Manhattan Beach Middle School
B. ROLL CALL
C. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES
This is the time for the City Council 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.
City of Manhattan Beach Page 2 Printed on 1/31/2018
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 6, 2018
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.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)
Items on the Consent Calendar are routine and customary items and are enacted by a single motion with the
exception of items previously removed by a member of the City Council during "Approval of the Agenda" for
individual consideration. Any items removed shall be individually considered immediately after taking action on the
Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes: 18-0009
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Special Meeting Minutes (Closed Session) of January 16,
2018
b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2018
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Special Meeting Minutes (Closed Session) of January 16,
2018
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2018
2. Financial Report: 18-0012
a) Schedule of Demands: January 4, 2018
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending December 31, 2017
c) Month End Report for December 31, 2017
(Acting Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
Attachments: Schedule of Demands for January 4, 2018
Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending December 31, 2017
Month End Report for December 31, 2017
City of Manhattan Beach Page 3 Printed on 1/31/2018
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 6, 2018
3. Award of Bid #1147-18 to Wondries Fleet Group for the Purchase of Three 18-0018
Budgeted Replacement Electric Cars for the Community Development
Department in the Amount of $105,967.50; Supplemental Appropriation of
$105,967.50 from the Motor Vehicle Registration Fee Subvention Fund
(Acting Finance Director Charelian).
APPROVE AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Attachments: Bid #1147-18 Comparison Chevrolet Bolt (3)
4. Award of Bid #1149-18 to Raceway Ford for the Purchase of One 18-0029
Budgeted Replacement Truck for the Public Works Department in the
Amount of $53,810.92 (Acting Finance Director Charelian).
APPROVE
Attachments: Bid #1149-18 Comparison Ford F350 with Utility Body
5. Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding with the Manhattan RES 18-0020
Beach Mid-Management Employee Association (Human Resources
Zadroga-Haase).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 18-0020
Attachments: Resolution No. 18-0020
Manhattan Beach Mid-Management Employees Association
Memorandum of Understanding
6. Resolution to Adopt the Exchange of Services Under Automatic Aid and RES 18-0019
Initial Actions Responses Between the Manhattan Beach Fire Department
and the Consolidated Fire District of Los Angeles County Memorandum of
Understanding (Fire Chief Espinosa).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 18-0019
Attachments: Resolution No 18-0019
2018 LA Co Auto Aid Agreement
2006 LA Co Auto Aid Agreement
2000 LA Co Auto Aid Agreement
7. Donation of Two Surplus Ambulances to Manhattan Beach Sister City 18-0023
Santa Rosalia, Baja Sur, Mexico (Fire Chief Espinosa).
APPROVE
Attachments: Donation Request by Santa Rosalia, Baja Sur, Mexico
Legal agreement between Sister Cities (Manhattan Beach and Santa
Rosalia)
8. Resolution to Amend Historic Preservation Fees (Community Development RES 18-0021
Director McIntosh).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 18-0021
Attachments: Resolution No. 18-0021
City of Manhattan Beach Page 4 Printed on 1/31/2018
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 6, 2018
9. Accept as Complete the 3rd Street Improvement Project by EBS General 18-0034
Engineering Inc.; Authorize Filing a Notice of Completion with the County
Recorder; and Release the Retention amount of $8,537.00 (Public Works
Director Katsouleas).
APPROVE
10. Resolution Awarding RFP No.1142-18 to Barr Commercial Door Repair for RES 18-0003
a Three-Year Maintenance Services Agreement for $83,980 (Public Works
Director Katsouleas).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 18-0003
Attachments: Resolution No. 18-0003
Agreement with Barr Commercial Door Repair, Inc.
Vendor Pricing Sheet
H. ITEMS REMOVED 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.
J. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
11. Review of Current Services and Consideration of Future Services to be 18-0014
Included in the City’s Upcoming Solid Waste Request for Proposals (RFP);
and Consideration of Appointing Two Councilmembers to a Solid Waste
Services Review Ad Hoc Subcommittee (Public Works Director
Katsouleas).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Weblink to Current Franchise Agreement (2011 – 2018)
Memorandum to City Council: Solid Waste Survey Results
2015 “At Your Door” Case Study
2017-2018 Refuse Rate Study (Residential and Commercial)
PowerPoint Presentation (HF&H Consultants, LLC)
12. Discussion Regarding Short-Term Rentals (Community Development 18-0015
Director McIntosh).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Planning Commission Resolution - PC 15-03
Map of Licensed Short-Term/Vacation Rental Properties (June 2015)
Pacific Grove and Newport Beach Short-Term Rental Listings
Screenshots
City of Manhattan Beach Page 5 Printed on 1/31/2018
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 6, 2018
13. Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Acting 18-0062
Finance Director Charelian).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: FY 2016-2017 General and Enterprise Fund Summary Results
FY 2016-2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Report on Internal Control
Audit Committee Letter
Summary of Pension Liabilities and Employer Contribution Expenditures
LSL Presentation MB Council Meeting Feb. 6, 2018
14. Discuss and Approve the Design for the City Lapel Pin. 18-0019
DISCUSS AND APPROVE
Attachments: Current Design of the City Lapel Pin
12 Proposed Designs for a New City Lapel Pin
K. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS INCLUDING
AB 1234 REPORTS
15. Request by Councilmember Hersman and Councilmember Lesser to Report on
Proposition 47 Petition for Discussion (Oral Presentation By Police Chief Abell).
16. Request by Mayor Howorth to Discuss the Environmental Program 18-0077
Changing “Breathe Free” to “Smoke Free”.
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Current “Breathe Free” Sign
Proposed “Smoke Free” Sign
City of Manhattan Beach Page 6 Printed on 1/31/2018
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 6, 2018
17. Support for California State Assembly Bill No. 1775 and Senate Bill No. RES 18-0022
834 to Prohibit the State Lands Commission and Local Trustees from
Entering into Lease Agreements for Exploration or Production of Oil or
Natural Gas in State Regulated Coastal Waters; and Adopt a Resolution to
Oppose New Leases for Oil and Gas Activities off the Coast of California
and Oppose Executive Order 13795 (Community Development Director
McIntosh).
APPROVE
Attachments: Resolution No. 18-0022
Assembly Bill No. 1775
Senate Bill No. 834
League of California Cities Email on Assembly Bill No. 1775 and Senate
Bill No. 834
Draft Letter of Support from Manhattan Beach
Executive Order 13795
California State Lands Commission Resolution
18. Request by Mayor Howorth and Mayor Pro Tem Napolitano to Send Letter 18-0073
of Opposition Regarding Senate Bill 827, Exempting Certain Housing
Projects from Locally Developed and Adopted Height Limitations,
Densities, Parking Requirements and Design Review Standards
(Community Development Director McIntosh).
AUTHORIZE LETTER
Attachments: Senate Bill 827
League of California Cities Letter
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request that items be placed on a future agenda with the concurrence of one other
Councilmember.
19. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 18-0032
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: January 31, 2018 Agenda Forecast
M. CITY MANAGER REPORT
N. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
O. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
City of Manhattan Beach Page 7 Printed on 1/31/2018
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 6, 2018
20. Commission Minutes: 18-0074
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meeting:
Planning Commission Action Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2018
(Community Development Director McIntosh).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Attachments: Planning Commission Action Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2018
P. CLOSED SESSION
Q. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourning in memory of Les Silverman.
R. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
February 20, 2018 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
March 6, 2018 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
March 20, 2018 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
April 3, 2018 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
April 17, 2018 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
April 24, 2018 - Tuesday - TDB - Boards and Commissions Interviews (Tentative)
May 1, 2018 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 8, 2018 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session (Tentative)
May 10, 2018 - Thursday -- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session (Tentative)
May 15, 2018 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 17, 2018 - Thursday -- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session (Tentative)
May 22, 2018 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session (Tentative)
June 5, 2018 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
June 19, 2018 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
July 3, 2018 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
July 17, 2018 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
February 12, 2018 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
February 14, 2018 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
February 19, 2018 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
February 22, 2018 - Thursday - 6:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission
February 26, 2018 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
February 28, 2018 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
March 12, 2018 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
March 14, 2018 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
March 19, 2018 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
March 22, 2018 - Thursday - 6:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission
March 26, 2018 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
March 28, 2018 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
April 9, 2018 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
April 11, 2018 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
April 16, 2018 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
City of Manhattan Beach Page 8 Printed on 1/31/2018
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 6, 2018
S. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
February 19, 2018 - Monday - Presidents Day
May 28, 2018 – Monday – Memorial Day
July 4, 2018 - Wednesday - Independence Day
September 3, 2018 - Monday - Labor Day
October 8, 2018 – Monday – Columbus Day
November 12, 2018 – Monday – Veterans Day (Observance of November 11, 2018)
November 22-23, 2018 - Thursday & Friday - Thanksgiving Holiday
December 25, 2018 - Tuesday - Christmas Day Observed
January 1, 2019 – Tuesday – New Years Day Observed
January 14, 2019 – Tuesday – Martin Luther King Day
CITY OFFICES CLOSED ON FOLLOWING ALTERNATIVE FRIDAYS:
February 16, 2018
March 2, 2018
March 16, 2018
April 13, 2018
April 27, 2018
May 11, 2018
May 25, 2018
June 8, 2018
June 22, 2018
July 6, 2018
July 20, 2018
City of Manhattan Beach Page 9 Printed on 1/31/2018
Get email alerts for Manhattan Beach
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.