City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · April 19, 2022
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers and 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.
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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, April 19, 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, April 13, 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
Ben Weiner, Pennekamp Elementary School
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Mira Costa High School 22-0170
Students Barbie Cassavetes, Sloane Shevin, and Anika Yip for Receiving
the 2022 Circle Award for Excellence in Poetry Composition.
PRESENT
Attachments: Certificates of Recognition - Circle Awards for Excellence in Poetry
2. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition in Honor of Mayor Stern’s 22-0207
Kindness Initiative to Patricia Jones, for Founding the “PS I Love You
Foundation,” a Non-Profit Organization that Benefits At-Risk Youth.
PRESENT
Attachments: Certificate of Recognition - Patricia 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, April 19, 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 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 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
3. 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.
4. City Council Minutes: 22-0174
This Item Contains the Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of April
5, 2022
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2022.pdf
5. Financial Reports: 22-0172
a) Schedule of Demands March 17, 2022, March 24, 2022, and March 31,
2022
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending February 28, 2022
c) Month End Report for February 28, 2022
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Attachments: Schedule of Demands for March 17, March 24 and March 31, 2022
Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending February 28, 2022
Month End Report for February 28, 2022
6. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the 22-0187
Professional Services Agreement with Lance, Soll and Lunghard, LLP for a
Two-Year Extension in the Amount of $127,680.00 for Financial Audit
Services (Finance Director Charelian).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0052
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0052
Amendment No. 1 – Lance, Soll Lunghard, LLP
Agreement – Lance, Soll Lunghard, LLP (2019)
7. Notice of Rescheduling Public Hearing On Application for a Use Permit to 22-0205
Upgrade An Existing Alcohol License at 1221 Artesia Boulevard, Suite 101
(7-Eleven) (Community Development Director Tai).
RESCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING
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8. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting a List of Street Repair Projects for 22-0128
the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road and
Accountability Act of 2017; and Authorizing the Public Works Director to
Submit the Necessary Project Information to the California Transportation
Commission (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0053
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0053
9. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the Local Roadway Safety Plan to 22-0178
Ensure Eligibility to Apply for Federal Highway Safety Improvement
Program Funds (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0055
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0055
Local Roadway Safety Plan
Summarized and Prioritized List of Safety Projects
10. Consideration of Formally Approving the Sewer System Management Plan 22-0055
Update as Required by the State Water Resources Control Board
(SWRCB) Order No. 2006-0003-DWQ (Public Works Director Lee).
APPROVE
Attachments: SWRCB Order No. 2006-0003-DWQ
Sewer System Management Plan Update – March 28, 2022
11. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Funding 22-0175
Agreement Between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority (LACMTA) and Manhattan Beach for Additional Measure M Grant
Funds for the Manhattan Beach Advanced Traffic Signal System Project in
the Amount of $7,310,000 (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0056
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0056
Amendment No. 1 - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority Measure M Funding
Agreement - Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Measure M Funding
Budget and Expenditures Summary Report
Location Map
12. Enterprise Project Implementation Quarterly Update of the Enterprise 22-0049
Resource Planning and Land Management System Solutions (Information
Technology Director Hackelman).
RECEIVE REPORT
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.
L. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
13. Request by the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation to Place a Donor 22-0120
Appreciation Community Recognition Wall in Metlox Plaza; Allocate
$39,000 Plus $3,000 Annually From the Public Arts Trust Fund; and if
Approved, Delegate Authority to the City Manager to Execute Agreement
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) ALLOCATE FUNDS FROM PUBLIC ART TRUST FUND
Attachments: PowerPoint Presentation (Manhattan Beach Education Foundation)
14. Continuation of Discussion of Restaurant Dining Occupancy Limits for 22-0150
Restaurants with Temporary Encroachment Permits and Outdoor Facility
Permits Issued Under COVID-19 Emergency Orders (Community
Development Department Tai).
(Estimated Time: 2 Hr.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Staff Report - March 1, 2022
Restaurant Survey Results - April 4, 2022
City Outdoor Dining Survey Results
15. Consideration of the Design and Placement of the Plaque at Bruce’s Beach 22-0195
Park (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Location Example
Plaque Example
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16. Discuss Rainbow Pathway in Polliwog Park and Rainbow Crosswalk on 22-0193
Manhattan Beach Boulevard and the Strand, and Appropriate $75,000 from
the Public Art Trust Fund (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM PUBLIC ART TRUST FUND
Attachments: Public Art Trust Fund Details
PowerPoint Presentation (Polliwog Rainbow Treatment)
PowerPoint Presentation (Rainbow Crosswalk)
17. Consideration of a Resolution Regarding an Official City Council 22-0202
Endorsement for the Recall of District Attorney George Gascón (Continued
from the April 5, 2022, City Council Regular Meeting) (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 22-0045
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0045
Resolution No. 21-0042 - Vote of No Confidence
City of Beverly Hills Staff Report - January 4, 2022
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.
18. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 22-0176
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
R. CLOSED SESSION
S. ADJOURNMENT
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T. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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
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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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