City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · August 16, 2022
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Steve Napolitano
Mayor Pro Tem Richard Montgomery
Councilmember Joe Franklin
Councilmember Suzanne Hadley
Councilmember Hildy Stern
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 Rachel Johnson
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, August 16, 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, August 10, 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. INTRODUCTION
1. Introduction of Police Chief Rachel Johnson (City Manager Moe). 22-0336
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
INTRODUCE
E. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
2. Presentation of Certificates of Commendation Recognizing Police 22-0304
Sergeant Michael Lynch as Police Officer of the Year and Fire
Engineer/Paramedic Steve Fairbrother as Firefighter of the Year
(Continued from the June 21, 2022, City Council Meeting).
(Estimated Time: 10 Min.)
PRESENT
Attachments: Certificate of Commendation - Police Officer of the Year 2021
Certificate of Commendation - Firefighter of the Year 2021
3. Presentation of Certificates of Commendation to Manhattan Beach Police 22-0305
Sergeant Michael Trani and Police Officer Arai White for Receiving the
2022 Medal of Valor Distinguished Service Award and Police Sergeant
Michael Lynch for Receiving the 2022 Medal of Valor Life Saving Award
(Continued from the June 21, 2022, City Council Meeting).
(Estimated Time: 10 Min.)
PRESENT
Attachments: Certificates of Commendation
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F. 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
G. 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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H. PUBLIC COMMENTS (2 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, August 16, 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.
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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: 22-0325
This Item Contains the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 2,
2022
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 2, 2022
5. Financial Reports: 22-0310
a) Schedule of Demands July 21, 2022 and July 28, 2022
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending June 30, 2022
c) Preliminary Month End Report for June 30, 2022
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Attachments: Schedule of Demands for July 21, 2022 and July 28, 2022
Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending June 30, 2022
Preliminary Month End Report for June 30, 2022
6. City Council Reconsideration of the Circumstances of the Declared 22-0334
COVID-19 Emergency to Facilitate Remote Attendance at Public Meetings
by Councilmembers and Other City Legislators Pursuant to AB 361’s
Special Teleconferencing Requirements (City Attorney Barrow).
ACCEPT STAFF RECOMMENDATION
7. Consideration of Adopting an Urgency Ordinance and Introducing an 22-0355
Ordinance to Amend the Existing Prohibition on the Use of City Resources
for Political Activity in and on City Facilities (City Attorney Barrow).
A) ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 22-0007-U
B) ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 22-0007
Attachments: Urgency Ordinance No. 22-0007-U
Ordinance No. 22-0007
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8. Consideration in Designating a Voting Delegate and Alternate to the 2022 22-0288
League of California Cities Annual Conference; Authorize the Delegate and
Alternate Voting Authority on Proposed Resolution(s) Being Considered at
the Conference (City Clerk Tamura).
A) APPROVE VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE
B) AUTHORIZE VOTING AUTHORITY
Attachments: Designation of Voting Delegate/Alternates Form
2022 Annual League of California Cities Conference Resolutions Packet
9. Consideration of: 22-0341
(1) Adopt a Resolution Nunc Pro Tunc Approving a Three-Year Crossing
Guard Services Contract with All City Management Services in an Amount
Not-to-Exceed $1,495,000; and
(2) As a Contingency, Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Separate
Agreement to Prevent any Gap in Service (City Attorney Barrow).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0122
Attachments: Resolution Nunc Pro Tunc No. 22-0122
Agreement - All City Management Services
RFP #1276-22 Bid Comparison for Crossing Guard Services
10. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the 22-0279
Professional Services Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for
Additional Construction Management and Inspection Services in the
Amount of $321,301 for the Peck Reservoir Replacement Project (Public
Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0116
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0116
Amendment No. 1 - Butier Engineering, Inc.
Agreement - Butier Engineering, Inc.
Location Map
11. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 5 to the 22-0324
Professional Services Agreement with SA Associates for $330,000 for
Additional Project Management Consulting Services for the Engineering
Division (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0117
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0117
Amendment No. 5 - SA Associates
Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1-4 - SA Associates
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12. Consideration of Resolutions Awarding a Construction Agreement to 22-0037
Calpromax Engineering, Inc. for the Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Peck
Avenue Traffic Signal Improvement Project for $734,323; Approving an
Inspection Services Agreement with Quantum Quality Consulting, Inc. in the
Amount of $120,250; and Approving an Appropriation of $250,000 from the
Measure R Fund (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 22-0118 AND 22-0119
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0118
Agreement - Calpromax Engineering, Inc.
Bid Proposal - Calpromax Engineering, Inc.
Resolution No. 22-0119
Agreement - Quantum Quality Consulting, Inc.
Plans and Specifications (Web-Link Provided)
Budget and Expenditures Summary
Letter of No Prejudice
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 for Consideration of Adopting Resolutions 22-0247
Regarding Renewal of Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) for
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Including Authorization to Collect Assessments;
Ratification of the District Advisory Board; Authorization to Enter Into an
Agreement with the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and
Professional Association; and Authorization to Disburse Assessments
Collected Through June 30, 2022 (Finance Director Charelian).
(Estimated Time: 10 Min.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 22-0120 AND 22-0121
C) RATIFY BOARD
D) AUTHORIZE THE DISBURSEMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
COLLECTED THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0120
Resolution No. 22-0121
Agreement - DMBBID/DMBPA (2022-2023)
BID Advisory Board of Directors to be Ratified (FY 2022-2023)
Business Improvement Budget & Activity Plan (July 2022)
14. Conduct Public Hearing Regarding the Triennial Water System Report on 22-0295
Public Health Goals (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 10 Min.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT
Attachments: 2022 Triennial Public Health Goal Final Report
Public Health Goal List
Health Risk Info
2019 Annual Water Quality Report
2020 Annual Water Quality Report
2021 Annual Water Quality Report
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L. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
15. Consideration of Five Appeals of the Planning Commission’s Decision to 22-0333
Affirm the Community Development Director’s Approval of a Precise
Development Plan, Coastal Development Permit, and Tentative Parcel Map
for the Development of a 96,217 Square-Foot Multi-Family Residential
Building Ranging 37 to 50 Feet in Height and Including 79 Rental Dwelling
Units with the Developer Utilizing a Density Bonus Pursuant to State Law,
Inclusive of Waivers and Concessions, at 401 Rosecrans Avenue and 3770
Highland Avenue (Community Development Director Tai).
(Estimated Time: 3 Hrs.)
AFFIRM THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0124
Proposed Plans (Web-Link Provided)
Approval Decision - Director of Community Development (March 29,
2022)
Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 22-07
Planning Commission Draft Minutes (June 8, 2022)
Planning Commission Report, Attachments, and Related Material (June
8, 2022) (Web-Link Provided)
MBLCP Chapter A.94 Affordable Housing Density Bonus and Incentive
Program (Web-Link Provided)
Compliance with Local Coastal Program- Implementation Plan and CA
Government Code 65915
Appellant Materials - Donald McPherson
Appellant Materials - Robert Schendel
Appellant Materials - George Bordokas
Appellant Materials - Mark Burton
Appellant Materials - Andrew Ryan
Applicant’s Architect’s Letter Regarding Ceiling Height (September 8,
2021)
Applicant’s Revised Study of Residential Rental Unit Size
Traffic Analysis Provided by Applicant
City Trip Generation Review (February 17, 2022)
Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment (Web-Link Provided)
Public Comments (Received Between June 9, 2022 - August 10, 2022)
(Web-Link Provided)
PowerPoint Presentation
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16. Consideration of Assessment on Coyote Population and Activity (Police 22-0328
Chief Johnson).
(Estimated Time: 45 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Manhattan Beach Coyote Survey: Humane Wildlife Control, Inc. (August
5, 2022)
Manhattan Beach Coyote Management Plan
17. Selection of a Ballot Letter Designation for the City’s Ballot Measure 22-0350
Maintaining the Existing Prohibition on Commercial Cannabis Activity (City
Attorney Barrow).
(Estimated Time: 15 Min.)
SELECT BALLOT LETTER DESIGNATION
Attachments: City’s Initiative Prohibiting Commercial Cannabis Activity
County Ballot Letter Designation Form
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.
18. City Council AB 1234 Reports. 22-0291
RECEIVE AND FILE
19. Consider Request by Mayor Napolitano and Councilmember Hadley to 22-0351
Discuss Afterschool REC Program Fees (Parks and Recreation Director
Leyman).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
20. Consider Request by Councilmember Franklin and Councilmember Hadley 22-0354
to Discuss the Approval Process for Edits to the Bruce’s Beach History
Report (City Manager Moe).
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.
21. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 22-0342
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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22. Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decision: 22-0360
Use Permit Amendment to Allow an Expansion of an Existing 4,180
Square-Foot “Eating and Drinking Establishments” use (Arthur J restaurant)
with Full Alcohol Service, Into an Adjacent Vacant 1,141 Square-Foot
Tenant Space (Formerly a Dry Cleaner) Within an Existing Commercial
Building at 901 and 903 Manhattan Avenue in the Downtown Commercial
(CD) Zoning District Per LCP Section A.16.020, a Use Permit is Required
for the Establishment of an “Eating and Drinking Establishments” Use and a
Use Permit, or Use Permit Amendment, Shall be Required for any New
Alcohol License or Modification to an Existing Alcohol License Within the
Downtown Commercial (CD) Zoning District The expanded Area Will Serve
as a Private Dining Room for the Existing Restaurant (Arthur J) (Community
Development Director Tai).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
O. CITY MANAGER REPORT
P. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Q. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
R. CLOSED SESSION
S. ADJOURNMENT
T. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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
August 22, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
August 24, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
August 25, 2021 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
September 12, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
September 14, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
September 19, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
September 22, 2021 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
September 26, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
September 28, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
October 10, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
October 12, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
October 17, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
October 24, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
October 26, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
October 27, 2021 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
U. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
May 29, 2023 – Monday – Memorial Day
July 4, 2023 - Tuesday - Independence Day
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