City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · September 20, 2022
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 20, 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.
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final September 20, 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, September 20, 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, September 14, 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
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, September 20, 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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H. 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.
1. City Council Minutes: 22-0382
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022
b) City Council Special Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2022
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022
City Council Special Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2022
2. Financial Reports: 22-0364
a) Schedule of Demands August 25, 2022 and September 1, 2022
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending July 31, 2022
c) Preliminary Month End Report for July 31, 2022
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Attachments: Schedule of Demands for August 25, 2022 and September 1, 2022
Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending July 31, 2022
Month End Report for July 31, 2022
3. Proclamations Declaring the Following: 22-0196
a) September 20, 2022, as National IT Professionals Day
b) September 21, 2022, as International Day of Peace
PROCLAIM
Attachments: Proclamation - National IT Professionals Day 2022
Proclamation - International Day of Peace
4. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the 22-0386
Agreement with WestMed Ambulance, Inc., dba McCormick Ambulance, for
Emergency Ambulance Transport Services (Fire Chief Lang).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0128
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0128
Amendment No. 1 - Westmed dba McCormick Ambulance
Agreement - WestMed Ambulance, Inc., dba McCormick Ambulance
(2020)
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5. Consideration of a Resolution to Install Stop Signs on Pacific Avenue at 22-0335
18th Street as Recommended by the Parking and Public Improvements
Commission (Community Development Director Tai).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0133
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0133
PPIC Staff Report (July 28, 2022)
PPIC Draft Minutes (July 28, 2022)
Related Correspondence Received Prior to July 28, 2022
6. Consideration of a Purchase of Programmable Logic Controllers for 22-0293
Various City Water Facilities from Control Automation Design, Inc. in the
Amount of $81,694.30 (Public Works Director Lee).
A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING
B) APPROVE
Attachments: Quote Dated September 13, 2022
7. Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by Asplundh 22-0358
Construction, LLC, Regarding the Underground Utility Assessment District
4 Project (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ACCEPT
B) AUTHORIZE
I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda.
J. 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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8. Conduct Public Hearing Regarding the Impasse Between the City of 22-0401
Manhattan Beach and the Manhattan Beach Firefighters’ Association
(Human Resources Director Jenkins).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: City of Manhattan Beach Last, Best, and Final Offer (April 10, 2022)
Estimated Costs and Savings of Last, Best, and Final Offer
Declaration of Impasse (April 27, 2022)
Manhattan Beach Fire Association’s Last, Best, and Final Proposal
(July 12, 2022)
Factfinding Report (September 9, 2022)
Government Code Sections 3505.4 Through 3505.7 Inclusive
Resolution No. 4506
Resolution No. 22-0136
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
9. Discussion of Restaurant Dining Occupancy Limits and Continuation of 22-0318
Temporary Encroachment Permits for Street Dining and Business Uses
and Outdoor Facilities Permits for Outdoor Uses on Private Property Issued
Under COVID-19 Emergency Orders (Community Development Director
Tai).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Outdoor Street Dining/Business Use Encroachment Area Chronology
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10. Consideration of Resolutions Approving Four Three-Year Professional 22-0292
Service Agreements with Melad and Associates Inc., VCA Code, JAS
Pacific and Transtech Engineers Inc. for Building and Fire Services
(Amount Expended Determined by Services Provided) (Community
Development Director Tai).
(Estimated Time: 10 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 22-0129, 22-0130, 22-0131, AND
22-0132
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0129
Agreement - Melad and Associates, Inc.
Resolution No. 22-0130
Agreement - The Code Group, Inc., DBA VCA Code
Resolution No. 22-0131
Agreement - Jason Addison Smith Consulting Services, Inc., DBA JAS
Pacific7
Resolution No. 22-0132
Agreement - Transtech Engineers, Inc.
Request for Proposal Vendor Bid Comparison
11. Consideration of a Resolution in Support of Measure V on the November 8, 22-0258
2022 General Municipal Election Ballot Readopting the City’s Commercial
Cannabis Prohibition, and Against Cannabis Industry Measure MB on the
Election Ballot (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 10 Min.)
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER TAKING ACTION
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0135
L. 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.
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request that items be placed on a future agenda with the concurrence of one other
Councilmember.
N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
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12. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 22-0121
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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13. Commission Minutes: 22-0392
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following Finance Subcommittee
Meeting and City Commission Meetings:
a) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of April
28, 2022 (Community Development Director Tai)
b) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2022 (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2022
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
d) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2022 (Community
Development Director Tai)
e) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2022 (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman)
f) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2022 (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman)
g) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2022
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
h) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2022 (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman)
i) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2022 (Cancelled)
(Community Development Director Tai)
j) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2022 (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman)
k) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of July 25, 2022
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
l) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2022 (Cancelled)
(Community Development Director Tai)
m) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of July
28, 2022 (Community Development Director Tai)
n) Finance Subcommittee Meeting Minutes of August 23, 2022 (Finance
Director Charelian).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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Attachments: Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of April
28, 2022
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2022
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2022
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2022
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2022
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2022
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2022
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2022
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2022 (Cancelled)
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of July 18, 2022
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of July 25, 2022
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2022 (Cancelled)
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of July
28, 2022
Finance Subcommittee Meeting Minutes of August 23, 2022
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
September 23, 2022 - Friday -- 3:00 PM - City Council Zoom Meeting (6th Housing Element)
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
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 (Cancelled)
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 (Rescheduled
to December 1, 2022)
November 28, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
December 1, 2022 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting (Rescheduled
from the November 24, 2022 and December 22, 2022)
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 (Rescheduled
to December 1, 2022)
December 26, 2022 - Monday - 6:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
December 28, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
September 4, 2023 - Monday - Labor Day
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