City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · August 3, 2021
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
6:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Suzanne Hadley
Mayor Pro Tem Hildy Stern
Councilmember Steve Napolitano
Councilmember Richard Montgomery
Councilmember Joe Franklin
City Treasurer Tim Lilligren
EXECUTIVE TEAM
City Manager Bruce Moe
City Attorney Quinn Barrow
City Clerk Liza Tamura Information Technology Director Terry Hackelman
Community Development Director Carrie Tai Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman
Finance Director Steve Charelian Police Chief Derrick Abell
Fire Chief Michael Lang Public Works Director Erick Lee
Human Resources Director Lisa Jenkins
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 August 3, 2021
MANHATTAN BEACH’S CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU!
Your presence and participation contributes to good city government.
By participating in City Council meetings virtually, you are participating in the process of representative
government. To encourage that participation, the City Council 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.
Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s executive orders issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City
continues to offer an opportunity to participate in Council meetings via Zoom. In the interest of maintaining
appropriate social distancing, the City Council encourages the public to participate by submitting comments in
advance of the meeting, no later than 5:30 PM, August 3, 2021 (the day of the meeting), via:
1) eComment at http://www.citymb.info/ecomment;
2) email to cityclerk@citymb.info; or
3) telephone message recorded at (310) 802-5030.
All of your comments provided by the deadlines above will be available to the City Council and the public prior to
the meeting.
In addition, you may participate by joining Zoom during the meeting. Instructions are provided on item F (Public
Comments).
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 (Spectrum), Channel 35
(Frontier), 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, July 28, 2021, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City
Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
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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.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY ACT ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE
AGENDA.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Jill Lamkin, Executive 21-0240
Director of the Downtown Business and Professional Association, and Kelly
Stroman, CEO of the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce, for Their
Support of Local Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
PRESENT
Attachments: Certificates of Recognition - Jill Lamkin and Kelly Stroman
E. 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
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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.
Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order No. N-09-21, The City Council encourages the public to
participate by submitting comments in advance of the meeting, no later than 5:30 PM, August 3, 2021 (the day of
the meeting), via:
1) eComment at http://www.citymb.info/ecomment;
2) email to cityclerk@citymb.info; or
3) telephone message recorded at (310) 802-5030.
All of your comments provided by the deadlines above will be available to the City Council and the public prior to
the meeting.
IN PERSON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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.
ZOOM PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
If you wish to speak on any item on the agenda, please register in advance by clicking the following link:
https://citymb.seamlessdocs.com/f/publiccomment, even when submitting this request you will need to use the
“raise hand” feature via Zoom during the presentation of that Agenda Item in order to confirm with the City Clerk’s
Office that you wish to provide comments.
1) Join Zoom Meeting via the internet:
Direct URL: https://citymb-info.zoom.us/j/93376200363, Meeting ID: 933 7620 0363
During the meeting you will need to use the “raise hand” button through Zoom at the time the Agenda Item is being
presented for City Council consideration.
2) Join Zoom Meeting via Phone Conference (Voice Only):
Phone Number: (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 933 7620 0363
During the meeting you will need to enter *9 on the phone’s dial pad at the time the Agenda Item is being presented
for City Council consideration.
Please note, the City is not responsible for the public’s use of Zoom as it relates to the software, configuration, and
setting on a personal device. The public is encouraged to visit the Zoom website for information on use of this
software. The City’s use of Zoom is consistent with the platform features and functions as described on the Zoom
website.
2. Presentation on Manhattan Village Mall Update.
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G. COVID-19
3. City Manager Report on EOC (Emergency Operations Center) and Update on
COVID-19 Response.
H. 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.
4. City Council Minutes: 21-0123
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2021
b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2021
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2021
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2021
5. Financial Reports: 21-0156
a) Schedule of Demands July 8, 2021, and July 15, 2021
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending June 30, 2021
c) Preliminary Month End Report for June 30, 2021
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Attachments: Schedule of Demands for July 8, 2021 and July 15, 2021
Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending June 30, 2021
Preliminary Month End Report for June 30, 2021
6. Consideration of a Resolution Declaring Intention to Provide for Annual 21-0052
Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Downtown Business
Improvement District and Setting a Public Hearing for September 9, 2021
(Finance Director Charelian).
a) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21-0059
b) SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER
ASSESSMENTS ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Attachments: Resolution No. 21-0059
BID Letter to City Council Approve Resolution
DMBBID Business Improvement and Activty Plan 2021-22
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7. Consideration of a Resolution Designating the Official Representative and 21-0216
Alternate Representative to the South Bay Regional Public
Communications Authority’s Executive Committee (Public Works Director
Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21-0068
Attachments: Resolution No. 21-0068
I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the discretion of the Mayor, each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item.
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
8. Acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds (Finance Director 21-0208
Charelian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Compliance and Reporting Guidance - Department of Treasury
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9. Consideration of the Following for Fire Station No. 2 Project: 21-0220
A. A Resolution Awarding an Agreement to Monet Construction, Inc. for
$7,445,000 for Construction of the Fire Station No. 2 Replacement
Project (Project); Approving the Plans and Specifications for the
Project; Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Additional Work if
Necessary, for up to $744,500; and Authorizing the City Manager to
Decline the Additive Bid Items Related to Establishing a Temporary
Fire Station if Necessary;
B. A Resolution Awarding an Agreement to Griffin Structures, Inc. for
$848,550 for Inspection and Construction Management on the
Project;
C. A Resolution Awarding an Agreement to Leighton Consulting, Inc. for
$51,000 for Geotechnical/Material Testing and Special Inspection
Services on the Project;
D. A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into Agreements
with Westnet Inc., for up to $147,000, for Installing Alerting Systems
on the Project; and
E. Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Miscellaneous Furniture,
Fixtures and Equipment up to $100,000 for Construction of the Fire
Station No. 2 Replacement Project; and
F. Transfer funds from the General Fund to the CIP Fund and
Appropriate to the Fire Station No. 2 Construction Project in the
Same Amount that City Council Dedicates to the Project and
Reduce Debt Issuance, if Applicable (Public Works Director Lee).
a) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 21-0064, 21-0065, 21-0066 AND 21-
0067
b) AUTHORIZE
c) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Attachments: Resolution No. 21-0064
Agreement - Monet Construction, Inc.
Resolution No. 21-0065
Agreement - Griffin Structures, Inc.
Resolution No. 21-0066
Agreement - Leighton Consulting, Inc.
Resolution No. 21-0067
Plans and Specifications (Web-Links Provided)
Budget Expenditure Summary Report
PowerPoint Presentation
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10. Consideration of Subcommittee Recommendations to the City Banner 21-0212
Policy and Introducing an Ordinance Amending Manhattan Beach Municipal
Code Chapter 9.60 - Banners in the Public Right-of-Way (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman).
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 21-0007
Attachments: Draft Ordinance No. 21-0007
Current Banner Policy
Banner Summary
PowerPoint Presentation
11. Discuss and Provide Direction on Potential Additional Water Runoff 21-0108
Reduction Measures in the City for New Commercial and Residential
Construction (Community Development Director Tai).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Ordinance No. 15-0004
12. Discuss and Provide Direction on Potential Regulatory Actions that 21-0016
Increase Energy Efficiency of Buildings (Community Development Director
Tai).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: References and Resources
L. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
In addition to providing reports of meetings and conferences attended by Councilmembers in connection with their
official duties at City expense as required by AB 1234, Councilmembers requested at a previous City Council
meeting that the following item(s) be placed on the agenda for discussion.
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request that items be placed on a future agenda with the concurrence of one other
Councilmember.
N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
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P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
13. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 21-0235
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
14. Commission Minutes: 21-0236
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission and
Subcommittee Meetings:
a) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of April
22, 2021 (Community Development Director Tai)
b) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2021 (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2021 (Community
Development Director Tai)
d) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2021 (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman)
e) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2021
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
f) Finance Subcommittee Action Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2021 (Finance
Director Charelian).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Attachments: Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of April
22, 2021
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2021
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2021
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2021
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2021
Finance Subcommittee Action Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2021
15. Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions: 21-0237
Proposed Use Permit and Tentative Parcel Map for a new 79,772
square-foot assisted living facility at 250-400 N. Sepulveda Boulevard; and
certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report, prepared in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Sunrise
Development, Inc.) (Community Development Director Tai).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
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S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
August 24, 2021 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Rescheduled)
September 9, 2021 - Thursday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Reorganization) (Rescheduled)
September 21, 2021 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
October 5, 2021 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
October 19, 2021 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
November 2, 2021 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
November 16, 2021 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 7, 2021 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 21, 2021 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
August 9, 2021 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
August 11, 2021 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
August 16, 2021 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
August 25, 2021 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
August 23, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
August 26, 2021 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission
September 8, 2021 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
September 13, 2021 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
September 20, 2021 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
September 22, 2021 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
September 23, 2021 - Thursday - 6:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission
September 27, 2021 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
October 11, 2021 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
October 13, 2021 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
October 18, 2021 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
October 25, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
October 27, 2021 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
October 28, 2021 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission
November 8, 2021 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
November 10, 2021 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
November 15, 2021 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
November 22, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
November 24, 2021 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
November 25, 2021 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission
December 8, 2021 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
December 13, 2021 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
December 20, 2021 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
December 22, 2021 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
December 23, 2021 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission
December 27, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
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T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
September 6, 2021 - Monday - Labor Day
October 11, 2021 – Monday – Columbus Day
November 11, 2021 – Thursday – Veterans Day
November 25-26, 2021 - Thursday & Friday - Thanksgiving Holiday
December 24, 2021 - Friday - Christmas Day Observed (Saturday, December 25, 2021)
December 31, 2021 – Friday – New Years Day Observed (Saturday, January 1, 2022)
January 17, 2022 – Monday – Martin Luther King Day
February 21, 2022 - Monday - Presidents Day
May 30, 2022 – Monday – Memorial Day
July 4, 2022 - Monday - Independence DaY
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