City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · September 6, 2022
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers and Zoom
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, September 6, 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 31, 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 Commendations Recognizing Retired Police Department 22-0338
City Employees: Police Lieutenant Ryan Small (31 Years) and Police
Sergeant Tim Zins (29 Years) for their Years of Dedicated Service to the
City of Manhattan Beach.
PRESENT
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. GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on this general business item.
2. Continued General Business Item to Consider Five Appeals of the Planning 22-0380
Commission’s Decision to 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 (Continued from the
August 16, 2022, City Council Meeting) (Community Development Director
Tai).
(Estimated Time: 2 Hrs.)
A) RESUME GENERAL BUSINESS ITEM
B) AFFIRM THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Attachments: Draft Resolution No. 22-0124
Staff Report with Attachments (August 16, 2022) (Web-Link Provided)
Public Comments Received for the August 16, 2022 City Council
Meeting
Synopsis of Staff and Applicant Responses to City Council Questions
City Responses to Additional Public Comments
Public Comments Received from August 17, 2022 - August 31, 2022
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H. 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, September 6, 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.
3. City Council Minutes: 22-0235
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2022
b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 16, 2022
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2022
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 16, 2022
4. Financial Reports: 22-0363
Schedule of Demands August 4, 2022, August 11, 2022, and August 18,
2022 (Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Attachments: Schedule of Demands for August 4, 2022, August 11, 2022, August 18,
2022
5. City Council Reconsideration of the Circumstances of the Declared 22-0327
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
6. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the 22-0378
Professional Services Agreement with Hanson Bridgett, LLP to Conduct
Independent Investigations of Confidential Matters for $100,000; and
Appropriate $50,000 from the General Fund (Human Resources Director
Jenkins).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0127
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0127
Amendment No. 2 -Hanson Bridgett, LLP.
Agreement and Amendment No. 1 - Hanson Bridgett, LLP.
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7. Consideration of the Purchase of Three Budgeted Police Motorcycles from 22-0357
Long Beach BMW Motorcycles in the Amount of $109,535.97 (Finance
Director Charelian).
A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING
B) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE
Attachments: Price Quote from Long Beach BMW Motorcycles
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Motorcycle RFP
Piggyback Approval Letter from Long Beach BMW Motorcycles
Los Angeles County Sheriff Purchase Order
8. Adoption of Annual Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and 22-0379
Delegation of Responsibility for Investing Funds to the City Treasurer
(Finance Director Charelian).
ADOPT
Attachments: FY 2022-2023 Investment Policy
9. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding RFP No. 1278-22 to Code 3 22-0326
Technology for 29 Patrol Vehicle Mobile Data Computers and Hardware in
an Amount Not-to-Exceed $134,915.11 (Police Chief Johnson).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0115
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0115
Bid Comparison
10. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the 2017 Updated Greater Los 22-0321
Angeles County Region Integrated Regional Water Management Plan to
Enable the City to Apply for Proposition 1 Integrated Regional Water
Management Implementation Grant Funding for the Total Maximum Daily
Load Trash Treatment Project (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0123
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0123
2017 Amendment to the Greater Los Angeles County IRWM Plan
2014 Greater Los Angeles County IRWM Plan
Prop 1 Implementation Grant Agreement Template
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11. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the 22-0340
Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation for Additional
Design Services for the Slurry Seal Project Encompassing the North Area
of the Sand Section (Area 7) at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $31,920 (Public
Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0126
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0126
Amendment No. 1 - KOA Corporation
Agreement - KOA Corporation
Location Map
12. Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by Pro Finish 22-0329
Painting, Inc., dba Pro Finish Construction Services, Inc., Regarding the
Parking Structure Lot 3 Repairs Project (Public Works Director Lee).
ACCEPT AND AUTHORIZE
13. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 8 for $160,739 to 22-0339
the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for
Continued Engineering Design Support Services for the Sepulveda Bridge
Widening Project (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0125
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0125
Amendment No. 8 - HDR Engineering, Inc.
Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1-7 - HDR Engineering, Inc.
Budget and Expenditures Summary
Location Map
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.
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L. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
14. Consideration of Assessment on Coyote Population and Activity 22-0366
(Continued from the August 16, 2022, City Council Meeting) (Police 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
PowerPoint Presentation (Humane Wildlife Control, Inc.)
15. Consideration of Adopting an Urgency Ordinance and Introducing an 22-0367
Ordinance to Amend the Existing Prohibition on the Use of City Resources
for Political Activity in and on City Facilities (Continued from the August 16,
2022, City Council Meeting) (City Attorney Barrow).
(Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
A) ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 22-0007-U
B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 22-0007
Attachments: Urgency Ordinance No. 22-0007-U
Ordinance No. 22-0007
16. Consider Request by Councilmember Franklin and Mayor Napolitano to 22-0373
Discuss the Request of Esperanza to Use their Rooftop Deck for Outdoor
Dining During the COVID-19 Emergency (Community Development
Director Tai).
(Estimated Time: 15 Min.)
ACCEPT REPORT
17. Consider Request by Councilmember Stern and Councilmember Hadley to 22-0374
Discuss the City’s Measure on the Ballot for the November 8, 2022,
General Municipal Election Maintaining the City’s Current Ban on
Commercial Cannabis Activity (City Attorney Barrow).
(Estimated Time: 10 Min.)
ACCEPT REPORT
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. 22-0028
RECEIVE AND FILE
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19. Consider Request by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery and Councilmember 22-0352
Franklin to Discuss Changing the Name of Sepulveda Boulevard to Pacific
Coast Highway (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Staff Report - December 4, 2018
20. Consider Request by Mayor Napolitano and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery to 22-0369
Discuss the Expansion of the Public Parking at Lot 4 on Rosecrans Avenue
and Highland Avenue (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
21. Consider Request by Mayor Napolitano and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery to 22-0370
Discuss Bringing All Street Configuration Changes for City Council
Consideration and Approval (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
22. Consider Request by Mayor Napolitano and Councilmember Hadley to 22-0371
Discuss the Sand Dune Park Redesign (Public Works Director Lee and
Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
23. Consider Request by Councilmember Hadley and Mayor Pro Tem 22-0372
Montgomery to Discuss Hiring Armed Security to Patrol Downtown (Police
Chief Johnson).
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
24. Consider Request by Mayor Napolitano and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery to 22-0368
Discuss Review Processes for Residential Projects in Commercial Zones
(Community Development Director Tai).
(Estimated Time: 5 Mins.)
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.
25. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 22-0228
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
R. CLOSED SESSION
S. ADJOURNMENT
T. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
September 20, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
September 23, 2022 - Friday -- 3:00 PM - City Council Meeting (6th Housing Element) (Zoom Only)
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
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
November 9, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
November 14, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
November 21, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
November 23, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
November 24, 2021 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
November 28, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
December 12, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
December 14, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
December 19, 2022 - Monday - 5:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
December 22, 2021 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
December 26, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
December 28, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
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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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