City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · March 15, 2022
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 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 March 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, March 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, March 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 22-0070
Kindness Initiative to Janet Jones, Carter Jones, and Evan Jones for
Co-Founding the “Single Mom Project”, A Non-Profit Organization in
Partnership With the Richstone Family Center
PRESENT
Attachments: Kindness Initiative - Janet Jones, Carter Jones, and Evan 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, March 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.
H. COVID-19
2. City Manager Update on COVID-19 Response.
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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.
3. City Council Minutes: 22-0134
This Item Contains the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 1,
2022 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2022
4. Financial Reports: 22-0125
a) Schedule of Demands February 24, 2022
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending January 31, 2022
c) Month End Report for January 31, 2022
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Attachments: Schedule of Demands for February 24, 2022
Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending January 31, 2022
Month End Report for January 31, 2022
5. Consideration of Resignations from Library Commissioner Siemak and 22-0140
Cultural Arts Student Commissioner Ryan, Declare Vacant Library
Commission Member-At-Large Seat No. 3 (Siemak) and Cultural Arts
Commission Student Representative Seat No. 6 (Ryan), and Defer Both
Appointments Until the Annual Boards and Commissions Interview and
Appointment Process (City Clerk Tamura).
A) ACCEPT RESIGNATIONS
B) DECLARE VACANCIES
C) DEFER APPOINTMENTS
Attachments: Resignation Letter - Commissioner Siemak
6. Ordinance Repealing Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Section 4.108 - 22-0126
Vehicle for Hire Franchise (Finance Director Charelian).
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 22-0005
Attachments: Ordinance No. 22-0005
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7. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Compensation Plan for 22-0123
Full-Time Unrepresented Employees (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0026
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0026
Compensation Plan - Full-time Unrepresented Employees
Attachment C to the Personnel Rules (Tracked Changes)
8. Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Master 22-0151
Services Agreement with Everbridge, Inc. for Emergency Communications
Services (Fire Chief Lang).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0039
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0039
Amendment - Everbridge, Inc.
Agreement - Everbridge, Inc. (2019)
9. Receive and File the 2013-2021 (5th Cycle) Housing Element Annual 22-0138
Progress Report as Required by the California Department of Housing and
Community Development (Community Development Director Tai).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
10. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Three-Year General Services 22-0035
Agreement with Golden Bell Products, Inc. for Insecta Treatment of Sewer
Manholes at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $108,990 (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0027
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0027
Agreement – Golden Bell Products, Inc.
Sole Source Justification Letter
11. Formally Accept as Complete the Downtown Traffic Signal Upgrade Project 22-0030
Constructed by Comet Electric, Inc.; Authorize Filing of a Notice of
Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder; Release Retention for
$68,728.40 (Public Works Director Lee).
APPROVE
Attachments: Location Map
12. Consideration of Formally Approving the 2021 Water Master Plan Update 22-0011
(Public Works Director Lee).
APPROVE
Attachments: 2021 Water Master Plan Update
Location Map
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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.
13. Presentation from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office 22-0144
Regarding Prosecution Services (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr. 30 Min.)
RECEIVE PRESENTATION
14. Consideration of Updating the Special Event Policy, Removing the 22-0130
Exclusion of Bruce’s Beach, and 8th Street and Larsson Street Parkettes
as Possible Locations (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Existing Special Event Policy, Application and Matrix
Revised Special Event Policy
Public Feedback Emails
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.
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.
15. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 22-0061
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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16. Commission Minutes: 22-0132
This Item Contains Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of
February 9, 2022 (Community Development Director Tai).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Attachments: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2022
R. CLOSED SESSION
S. ADJOURNMENT
T. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
March 22, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - 6th Housing Element Study Session
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
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
July 11, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
July 13, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
July 18, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
July 25, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
July 27, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
July 28, 2021 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
U. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
February 20, 2023 - Monday - Presidents Day
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