City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · October 19, 2021
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
6:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Hildy Stern
Mayor Pro Tem Steve Napolitano
Councilmember Richard Montgomery
Councilmember Joe Franklin
Councilmember Suzanne Hadley
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 October 19, 2021
MANHATTAN BEACH’S CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU!
By participating in City Council meetings, 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.
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, October 19, 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, October 13, 2021, 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.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY ACT ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE
AGENDA.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Kelly Stroman for Creating 21-0213
the Manhattan Beach Chamber Inclusion Committee and for Her Years of
Service as CEO of the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce.
PRESENT
Attachments: Certificate of Recognition - Kelly Stroman
2. Acceptance of the 2021 Beacon Leadership & Innovation Award from the 21-0230
Institute for Local Government in Recognition of The City of Manhattan
Beach’s Leadership in Climate Resilience.
ACCEPT
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
F. 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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G. 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.
The City Council encourages the public to participate by submitting comments in advance of the meeting, no later
than 5:30 PM, October 19, 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.
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.
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS:
3. Presentation by Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Regarding South
Bay Traffic Impacts from the Scattergood to West LA – Sawtelle Modernization
Project.
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H. COVID-19
4. City Manager Report on EOC (Emergency Operations Center) and Update on
COVID-19 Response.
I. 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.
5. City Council Minutes: 21-0272
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2021
b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2021
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2021
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of October 5, 2021
6. Financial Reports: 21-0304
a) Schedule of Demands September 23, 2021, and September 30, 2021
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending August 31, 2021
c) Month End Report for August 31, 2021
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Attachments: Schedule of Demands for September 23, 2021 and September 30, 2021
Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending August 31, 2021
Month End Report for August 31, 2021
7. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Citywide Salary 21-0285
Schedule for All City Positions and Adjustments to Salary Ranges (Human
Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21-0089
Attachments: Resolution No. 21-0089
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8. Consideration of the Following Regarding Parking Structure Lot 4 Repairs 21-0290
Project:
a) Formally Accepting as Complete the Parking Structure Lot 4 Repairs
Project;
b) Authorizing the Filing of the Notice of Completion with the County
Recorder; and
c) Releasing the Retention of $29,662 (Public Works Director Lee).
ACCEPT AND AUTHORIZE
Attachments: Location Map
9. Consideration of the Following Regarding the Manhattan Village Senior 21-0270
Villas ADA Pathway Project:
a) A Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to Gentry General
Engineering, Inc. for the Manhattan Village Senior Villas ADA Pathway
Project for $1,162,732.93; Approving the Plans and Specifications for
the Project; and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Additional
Work, if Necessary, for up to $93,018;
b) A Resolution Approving an Inspection Services Agreement with Ardurra
Group, Inc. in the Amount of $70,000;
c) A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 with Quantum Consulting,
Inc. in the Amount of $12,000 for Additional Design Services;
d) Reallocation of $260,895 from the Unencumbered Facilities Fund for
the Project (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 21-0090, 21-0091 AND 21-0092
B) APPROVE REALLOCATION OF FUNDS
Attachments: Resolution No. 21-0090
Agreement - Gentry General Engineering, Inc.
Resolution No. 21-0091
Agreement - Ardurra Group, Inc.
Resolution No. 21-0092
Amendment No.3 - Quantum Consulting, Inc.
Plans and Specifications (Web-Link Provided)
Budget and Expenditures
Location Map
10. Formally Accept as Complete the Citywide Street Light LED Retrofit 21-0300
Project and Authorize Filing a Notice of Completion with the County
Recorder (Public Works Director Lee).
APPROVE
Attachments: Manhattan Beach Streetlight Inventory Map
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11. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the 21-0305
Professional Services Agreement with SA Associates for $100,000 for
Additional Project Management Consulting Services for the Engineering
Division (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 21-0093
Attachments: Resolution No. 21-0093
Amendment No. 2 - SA Associates
Agreement and Amendment No. 1 - SA Associates
J. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the discretion of the Mayor, each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item.
L. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
12. Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 5.25 (Mandatory Organic 21-0194
Waste Disposal Reduction) to Municipal Code Title 5 (Sanitation and
Health) and Making a Determination of Exemption Under CEQA (SB 1383)
(Public Works Director Lee).
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 21-0006
Attachments: Draft Ordinance No. 21-0006
13. Discuss and Provide Direction on Potential Requirements for Increased 21-0258
Energy Efficiency of New Buildings (Community Development Director Tai) .
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: References and Resources
Zero Emission Building Ordinances in CA (July 26, 2021)
Energy Efficiency Code Categories
California Energy Commission Press Release (August 11, 2021)
California Energy Commission Energy Code Update Summary for 2022
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14. Consideration of the Following Regarding the Polliwog Park Lower 21-0249
Playground Replacement Project:
a) A Resolution Awarding an Agreement to Landscape Support Services
for $1,309,484.50 for Construction of the Polliwog Park Lower
Playground Replacement Project; Approving the Plans and
Specifications for the Project; Authorizing the City Manager to Approve
Additional Work if Necessary up to $165,480.19;
b) A Resolution Awarding an Agreement to Ardurra Group, Inc. for
$294,100.00 for Inspection and Construction Management on the
Project; and
c) A Resolution Awarding an Agreement to Kompan, Inc. for $622,105.01
for the Purchase of Play Equipment for the Project and Waiving the
Purchasing Procedures to Permit Selection of the Vendor Through a
Presentation, Survey, and Selection Process (Public Works Director
Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 21-0094, 21-0095 AND 21-0096
Attachments: Resolution No. 21-0094
Agreement - Landscape Support Services
Bid Proposal
Plans and Specifications (Web-Link Provided)
Resolution No. 21-0095
Agreement - Ardurra Group, Inc.
Resolution No. 21-0096
Agreement - Kompan, Inc.
Budget and Expenditures Summary
Location Map
PowerPoint Presentation
15. Consideration of the Cultural Arts Commission Work Plan Items: 21-0015
Manhattan Beach Art Center Frieze, Digital Wall, Rainbow Crosswalk, and
Polliwog Pavilion (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) ALLOCATE FUNDS FROM PUBLIC ART TRUST FUND
Attachments: Public Art Trust Fund Report
PowerPoint Presentation
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16. Update on Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City Council Work Plan Report 21-0315
(Continued from the October 5, 2021, City Council Meeting) (City Manager
Moe).
RECEIVE REPORT
Attachments: City Council Work Plan (35 Items)
Work Plan Summary
Completed Work Plan Items (19 Items)
Departmental Involvement Matrix
M. 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.
N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request that items be placed on a future agenda with the concurrence of one other
Councilmember.
O. CITY MANAGER REPORT
P. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Q. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
17. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 21-0307
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
18. Commission Minutes: 21-0322
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of
August 26, 2021 (Cancelled) (Community Development Director Tai)
b) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of
September 23, 2021 (Cancelled) (Community Development Director Tai)
c) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2021 (Cancelled)
(Community Development Director Tai).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Attachments: Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of
August 26, 2021 (Cancelled)
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of
September 23, 2021 (Cancelled)
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2021 (Cancelled)
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R. CLOSED SESSION
S. ADJOURNMENT
T. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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
January 3, 2022 - Monday -- 6:00 PM - Joint City Council/Parks and Recreation Commission, Cultural Arts
Commission and Library Commission Meeting
January 4, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
January 18, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
January 19, 2022 - Wednesday -- 6:00 PM - Joint City Council/Planning Commission and Parking and Public
Improvements Commission meeting
February 1, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
February 15, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
March 1, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
March 15, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
April 5, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
April 19, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
April 26, 2022 - Tuesday -- TBD - Boards and Commissions Interviews
May 3, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 10, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session
May 17, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 24, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session
June 7, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Reorganization)
June 21, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
July 5, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
July 19, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
August 2, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
August 16, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
September 6, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
September 20, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
October 4, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
October 18, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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 - PPIC (Rescheduled to December 2, 2021 Due to Thanksgiving Holiday)
December 2, 2021 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - PPIC (Rescheduled from November 25, 2021 and December 23, 2021)
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 - PPIC (Rescheduled to December 2, 2021 Due to Christmas Holiday)
December 27, 2021 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
U. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
September 5, 2022 - Monday - Labor Day
October 10, 2022 – Monday – Columbus Day
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