City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · December 6, 2022
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 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.
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final December 6, 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. The City Council encourages
the public to participate by submitting comments in advance of the meeting, no later than 5:30 PM, December 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, November 30, 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
Leo Rogin, Robinson Elementary School
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the 2022 Fire Department 22-0438
Annual, “Home Escape Plan” Contest Winners.
PRESENT
Attachments: Certificates-Home Escape Plan Contest Winners
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, December 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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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.
2. City Council Minutes: 22-0487
This Item Contains the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of November
15, 2022 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of November 15, 2022
3. Financial Reports: 22-0483
Schedule of Demands November 3, 2022, and November 10, 2022
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Attachments: Schedule of Demands November 3, 2022 and November 10, 2022
4. City Council Reconsideration of the Circumstances of the Declared 22-0488
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
5. Consideration of a Resolution Confirming Emergency Order Nos. 28 and 22-0505
29 Issued by the Director of Emergency Services During the Local
Emergency Proclaimed to Address COVID-19 (City Attorney Barrow).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0165
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0165
Emergency Order No. 28
Emergency Order No. 29
6. Consideration to Approve a Purchase Order in the Amount of $169,538.85 22-0428
with South Coast Lighting & Design, Inc. for the Polliwog Park Lighted
Pathway Project (Public Works Director Lee) .
APPROVE
Attachments: Proposed Site Lighting Replacement
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7. Consideration of a Resolution to Accept a Public Street, Utility, Sidewalk, 22-0436
and Driveway Easement from Manhattan Beach Unified School District at
110 S. Rowell Avenue at the Frontage of Pennekamp Elementary School
(Public Works Director Lee).
A) ACCEPT
B) AUTHORIZE
C) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0159
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0159
Grant of Easement Agreement - Manhattan Beach Unified School
District
Project Location Map
8. Consideration of the Use of Budgeted CIP Funds in the Amount of 22-0451
$250,000 for the Manhattan Beach Unified School District’s Security
Camera Project (Public Works Director Lee).
APPROVE
9. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Highland Avenue Corridor 22-0453
Improvement Project and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Submit
an Application to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority for Measure M Grant Funding (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0161
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0161
10. Consideration of Resolutions Awarding a Construction Agreement to 22-0454
Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for the Marine Avenue at Cedar Avenue
Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements Project for $389,953;
Approving an Inspection Services Agreement with Quantum Quality
Consulting, Inc. in the Amount of $120,250 (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 22-0162 AND 22-0163
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0162
Agreement – Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc.
Bid Proposal – Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc.
Resolution No. 22-0163
Agreement - Quantum Quality Consulting, Inc.
Plans and Specifications (Web-Link Provided)
Budget and Expenditures Summary
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11. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 4 Extending by 22-0420
One-Year the Professional Services Agreement with Granicus for Civic
Engagement Services for $171,660 (Information Technology Director
Hackelman and City Clerk Tamura).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0164
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0164
Amendment No. 4 - Granicus
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.
12. Consideration of an Annual Military Equipment Usage Report, Pursuant to 22-0459
Assembly Bill 481 (Police Chief Johnson).
(Estimated Time: 20 Mins.)
APPROVE
Attachments: Annual Military Equipment Usage Report
Military Equipment Inventory List
13. Public Hearing to Consider Extending Interim Ordinance No. 21-0009-U 22-0477
Implementing Objective Development Standards for Senate Bill (SB) 9
Development (Community Development Director Tai).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 22-0012-U EXTENDING
THE INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE FOR ONE YEAR
Attachments: Urgency Ordinance No. 22-0012-U
Urgency Ordinance No. 21-0009-U
PowerPoint Presentation
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K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
14. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to 22-0346
Applied Restoration, Inc. for the Pier Railing Replacement Project for
$1,962,257 Including Contingency, and Approving an Appropriation in the
Amount of $350,000 from the Pier Fund to the Pier Railing Replacement
Project (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 22-0158
Attachments: Resolution No. 22-0158
Agreement - Applied Restoration Inc.
Bid Proposal
Plans and Specifications (Web-Link Provided)
Budget and Expenditures Summary
City Response to Bid Protest
PowerPoint Presentation
15. Review of the City’s Procedures Related to Modification of Street 22-0399
Configurations (Community Development Director Tai).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
16. Consideration of Reimbursement for City Fees Paid for American Martyrs 22-0478
Mustang Main Event (Community Development Director Tai).
(Estimated Time: 10 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Invoice - Entertainment Permit
Invoice – Sound Amplification Permit
Invoice – Electrical Permit
Invoice – Tent Permit
Invoice – Fire Permit (For Tent)
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.
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N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
17. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 22-0489
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
18. Commission Minutes: 22-0486
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of August 22, 2022 (Parks
and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2022 (Parks
and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2022
(Parks and Recreation Director)
d) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of October 11, 2022 (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Attachments: Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of August 22, 2022
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2022
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2022
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of October 11, 2022
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
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S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
December 13, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Election Results and
Reorganization)
December 20, 2022 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
January 3, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Cancelled)
January 9, 2023 - Monday -- 6:00 PM - City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission, Cultural Arts
Commission, and Library Commission Work Plan Meeting
January 17, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
January 18, 2023 - Wednesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council and Planning Commission and Parking and Public
Improvements Commission Work Plan Meeting
February 7, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
February 21, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
March 7, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
March 21, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Reorganization)
April 4, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
April 18, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
April 25, 2023 - Tuesday -- TBD - Boards and Commissions Interviews
May 2, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 16, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
June 6, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
June 20, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
July 4, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Holiday)
July 18, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
August 1, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
August 15, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
September 5, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
September 19, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
October 3, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
October 17, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
November 7, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
November 21, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 5, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 19, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
December 14, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
December 19, 2022 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
December 22, 2021 - Thursday - 6:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting (Rescheduled
to December 1, 2022)
December 26, 2022 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
December 28, 2022 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
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T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
October 9, 2023 – Monday – Columbus Day
November 10, 2023 – Friday – Veterans Day (Observance of November 11, 2023)
November 23-24, 2023 - Thursday & Friday - Thanksgiving Holiday
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