City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · February 15, 2022
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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 Interim 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 February 15, 2022
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, February 15, 2022 (the day of the meeting), via:
1) eComment at http://www.manhattanbeach.gov/ecomment or
2) Email to cityclerk@manhattanbeach.gov 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 G (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.manhattanbeach.gov, 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, February 9, 2022, 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 in Honor of Mayor Stern’s 22-0066
Kindness Initiative to Betsey Keely and Jill Lamkin for Co-Founding
“Downtown MB Feeds the Heroes,” Which Helped to Support Local
Restaurants and Donated Meals to Front-line Hospital Workers.
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
PRESENT
Attachments: Kindness Initiative - Betsey Keely & Jill Lamkin
2. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition in Honor of Mayor Stern’s 22-0113
Kindness Initiative to Cedric “Beastie” Jones, Founder of BMoved, for His
Support for Inner City Youth.
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
PRESENT
Attachments: Kindness Intiative - Cedric (Beastie) Jones
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, February 15, 2022 (the day of the meeting), via:
1) eComment at http://www.manhattanbeach.gov/ecomment or
2) Email to cityclerk@manhattanbeach.gov 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 to activate the "raise hand" button 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/Presentation:
3. Climate Ready Manhattan Beach Update on Climate Action & Adaptation Plan
and Sea Level Rise LCP-LUP Amendment (Community Development Director
Tai).
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
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4. Update on Fire Station No. 2 Reconstruction Project (Public Works Director Lee
and Fire Chief Lang).
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
H. COVID-19
5. City Manager Report on EOC (Emergency Operations Center) and Update on
COVID-19 Response. (Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
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.
6. City Council Minutes: 22-0077
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2022
b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2022
c) City Council Special Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2022
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2022
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2022
City Council Special Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2022
7. Financial Reports: 22-0067
a) Schedule of Demands January 20, 2022, January 27, 2022, and
February 3, 2022
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending December 31, 2021
c) Month End Report for December 31, 2021
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Attachments: Schedule of Demands for January 20, 2022, January 27, 2022 and
February 3, 2022
Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending December 31, 2021
Month End Report for December 31, 2021
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8. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding 22-0105
Between the City of Manhattan Beach and Teamsters Local 911 (Human
Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0019
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0019
Memorandum of Understanding - Teamsters Local 911 (Final Version)
Memorandum of Understanding - Teamsters Local 911 (Strikethrough
Version)
9. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum Of Understanding 22-0060
with Clean Power Alliance for the Power Ready Program to Install Solar and
Battery Storage at a Critical Community Facility (Community Development
Director Tai and Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0021
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0021
Memorandum of Understanding - Clean Power Alliance
10. Alleviation Report for Interim Zoning Ordinance to Clarify Provisions for the 22-0100
Preservation of Historic Resources in the City’s Existing Historical
Preservation Ordinance (Community Development Director Tai).
ISSUE ALLEVIATION MEASURES REPORT
Attachments: Government Code Section 65858
11. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Professional Design Services 22-0026
Agreement with CWE for the 28th Street Stormwater Infiltration Project -
Phase 1 for $1,236,050; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the
Agreement (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0022
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0022
Agreement - CWE
Location Map
12. Consideration of a Purchase of Water Meter Supplies from Armorcast 22-0019
Products Company, Inc. in the Amount of $478,258 (Public Works Director
Lee).
A) REJECT ALL BIDS
B) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING
C) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE
Attachments: Armorcast Products Company, Inc. Quote
J. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda.
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K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the discretion of the Mayor, each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item.
13. Conduct Public Hearing Renewing the North Manhattan Beach Business 22-0032
Improvement District and Approval of the Annual Collection of Assessments
for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (Finance Director Charelian).
(Estimated Time: 15 Min.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0023
C) CONSIDER THE PROPOSED 2022 ACTIVITY PLAN
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0023
2022 Annual Budget and Activity Plan
L. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
14. Consideration of Community Opinion Survey Findings (City Manager Moe). 22-0096
(Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Community Opinion Survey Final Report
PowerPoint Presentation (TrueNorth Research)
15. Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Mid-Year Budget Report and Fiscal Year 22-0033
2022-2023 Budget Development Calendar (Finance Director Charelian).
(Estimated Time: 45 Min.)
A) RECEIVE REPORT
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
C) APPROVE STAFFING ADJUSTMENTS
Attachments: Fiscal Year 2021-2022 General Fund Summary
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Calendar
Position Vacancy Report
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16. Discussion of the Role and Future of the Sustainability Task Force 22-0059
(Community Development Director Tai).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: 2008 STF Members
2011 STF Members
2018 STF Members
2018 STF Application
Staff Report –January 31, 2018
Minutes –January 31, 2018
Staff Report –April 3, 2018
Minutes –April 3, 2018
PowerPoint Presentation
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.
17. AB 1234 Reports (Estimated Time: 5 Min.).
18. Consider Request by Councilmember Montgomery and Mayor Stern 22-0075
Regarding Lights Placed Above Walk Streets (Continued from the January
18, 2022, City Council Meeting) (Community Development Director Tai).
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Chapter 7.36 - Private Use of the
Public Right-of-Way
19. Consider Request by Councilmember Hadley and Councilmember Franklin 22-0099
to Discuss Occupancy Limits for Businesses in the COVID-19 Outdoor
Dining and Business Use Program (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 15 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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
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Q. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
20. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 22-0068
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
21. Commission Minutes: 22-0097
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2022 (Cancelled)
(Community Development Director Tai)
b) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of
January 27, 2022 (Cancelled) (Community Development Director Tai).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Attachments: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2022 (Cancelled)
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of
January 27, 2022 (Cancelled)
22. Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions: 22-0104
Consideration of a Use Permit to Upgrade an Existing Alcohol License
from Allowing Off-Sale Beer and Wine to Allow Off-Sale Beer, Wine and
Distilled Spirits in Conjunction with the Operation of an Existing
Convenience Store (7-Eleven) at 1221 Artesia Boulevard, Suite 101, and
Associated Environmental Determination in Accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act. (Community Development Director Tai).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
R. CLOSED SESSION
S. ADJOURNMENT
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T. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
March 1, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
March 8, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Work Plan Meeting
March 10, 2022 - Thursday -- 6:00 PM - Study Session : Bruce' Beach Plaque
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
November 1, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
November 15, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 6, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 20, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
February 21, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting (Cancelled)
February 23, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
February 24, 2022 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
February 28, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
March 9, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
March 14, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
March 21, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
March 23, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
March 24, 2022 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
March 28, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
April 11, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
April 13, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
April 18, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
April 25, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
April 27, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
April 28, 2022 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
May 9, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
May 11, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
May 16, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
May 23, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
May 25, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
May 26, 2022 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
June 8, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
June 13, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
June 20, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
U. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
November 11, 2022 – Friday – Veterans Day
November 24-25, 2022 - Thursday & Friday - Thanksgiving Holiday
December 26, 2022 - Monday - Christmas Day Observed (Sunday, December 25, 2022)
January 2, 2023 – Monday – New Years Day Observed (Sunday, January 1, 2023)
January 16, 2023 – Monday – Martin Luther King Day
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