City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · January 17, 2023
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers and Zoom
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Steve Napolitano
Mayor Pro Tem Richard Montgomery
Councilmember Joe Franklin
Councilmember Amy Howorth
Councilmember David Lesser
City Treasurer Tim Lilligren
EXECUTIVE TEAM
City Manager Bruce Moe
City Attorney Quinn Barrow
City Clerk Liza Tamura Information Technology Director Terry Hackelman
Finance Director Steve Charelian Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman
Fire Chief Michael Lang Police Chief Rachel Johnson
Human Resources Director Lisa Jenkins Public Works Director Erick Lee
Acting Community Development Director Talyn
Mirzakhanian
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 January 17, 2023
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 12:00 PM,
January 17, 2023, (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, January 11, 2023, 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 Recognition Awards for Longstanding Local Businesses 23-0037
(Finance Director Charelian).
PRESENT
Attachments: PowerPoint Presentation
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 12:00 PM, January 17, 2023, (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: 23-0002
This Item Contains the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 3,
2023 (Cancelled) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2023 (Cancelled)
3. Financial Reports: 23-0003
a) Schedule of Demands December 8, 2022, December 15, 2022,
December 22, 2022, December 29, 2022
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending November 30, 2022
c) Month End Report for November 30, 2022
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Attachments: Schedule of Demands December 8, December 15, December 22 and
December 29, 2022
Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending November 30, 2022
Month End Report for November 30, 2022
4. Status Update on Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Chamber of Commerce Work 23-0004
Plan Contract (City Manager Moe).
RECEIVE REPORT
Attachments: Semi Annual Work Plan Progress/Update (Provided by Chamber of
Commerce)
Agreement - Chamber of Commerce (2022)
5. a. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 23-0002: 23-0054
An Ordinance of the City of Manhattan Beach Amending Title 1 (General
Provisions) of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code to add Chapter
1.14 Regarding Rehearings
b. Adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 23-0003-U:
An Urgency Ordinance of The City of Manhattan Beach Amending Title
1 (General Provisions) of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code to add
Chapter 1.14 Regarding Rehearings and Declaring the Urgency Thereof
c. Making a Determination of Exemption under the California
Environmental Quality Act (City Manager Moe).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NOS. 23-0002 AND 23-0003-U
Attachments: Urgency Ordinance No. 23-0003-U
Ordinance No. 23-0002
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6. Consideration of a Resolution Declaring an Intention to Provide for Annual 23-0039
Levy and Collection of Assessments for the North Manhattan Beach
Business Improvement District and Setting February 21, 2023, for a Public
Hearing (Finance Director Charelian) .
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0011
Attachments: Resolution No. 23-0011
2023 Annual Budget and Activity Plan
Revised North MB BID Bylaws
7. Consider Awarding Bid No. 1290-23 to McGovern Commercial for the 23-0042
Purchase of Seven Patrol Vehicles for the Police Department in the Amount
of $289,691 and Approving an Additional Appropriation of $178,043 from
the Fleet Management Fund (Finance Director Charelian).
A) APPROVE
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Attachments: Bid No. 1290-23 Comparison for Patrol Vehicle
8. Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Finance 23-0005
Director Charelian).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Report on Internal Control (Management Letter)
Audit Communication Letter
9. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting 2021 State Homeland Security 23-0007
Program Grant Funds in the Amount of $72,000 for the Purchase of Law
Enforcement Equipment (Police Chief Johnson).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0002
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Attachments: Resolution No. 23-0002
Agreement - State Homeland Security Program Grant (2021)
10. Approval of a Purchase of “Circles” Sculpture by CJ Rench, and Allocate 23-0008
$25,000 from the Public Art Trust Fund (Parks and Recreation Director
Leyman).
A) APPROVE
B) ALLOCATE FUNDS FROM PUBLIC ART TRUST FUND
Attachments: Agreement - CJ Rench
PowerPoint Presentation
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11. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the 23-0010
Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering,
Inc. for $96,480 for Additional Design Services for the Larsson 2nd Street
Booster Pump Station Upgrade Project (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0005
Attachments: Resolution No. 23-0005
Amendment No 2 - Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. (PACE)
Agreement and Amendment No.1 - Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering,
Inc. (PACE)
Budget and Expenditures Summary Report
12. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the 23-0012
Professional Services Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for
Additional Construction Management and Inspection Services in the
Amount of $435,537 for the Peck Reservoir Replacement Project (Public
Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0006
Attachments: Resolution No. 23-0006
Amendment 2 - Butier Engineering, Inc.
Agreement and Amendment No. 1 - Butier Engineering, Inc.
Location Map
13. Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with HF&H 23-0014
Consultants, LLC to Perform Up to Five Biennial Compliance Audits on the
City’s Franchise Agreement with Waste Management During the
Agreement Term and Appropriate $100,000 in Mostly-Reimbursable Funds
from the General Fund (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0008
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Attachments: Resolution No. 23-0008
Agreement - HF&H Consultants, LLC.
14. Consideration of Resolution Approving an Agreement with HF&H 23-0015
Consultants, LLC. in the Amount of $25,000 to Conduct a Senate Bill (SB)
1383 Grant-Funded Gap Analysis Regarding New Statewide Organic
Waste Regulations and Appropriating $50,347 in Grant-Reimbursable
Funds for the Analysis and Other Reimbursable Expenditures (Public
Works Director Lee).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0009
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Attachments: Resolution No. 23-0009
Agreement - HF&H Consultants, LLC.
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15. Consideration of Resolutions to Accept Agreements of Easement 23-0016
Dedication and Covenants and Temporary Construction Easement Deeds
for Properties at 1100 and 1120 N. Sepulveda Boulevard for the Manhattan
Beach Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard Intersection Improvement
Project (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ACCEPT
B) AUTHORIZE
C) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 23-0012 AND 23-0013
Attachments: Resolution No. 23-0012
Agreement - Irrevocable Offer of Dedication and Covenants - 1100 N.
Sepulveda Boulevard
Temporary Construction Easement Deed - 1100 N. Sepulveda Boulevard
Resolution No. 23-0013
Agreement - Irrevocable Offer of Dedication and Covenants - 1120 N.
Sepulveda Boulevard
Temporary Construction Easement Deed - 1120 N. Sepulveda Boulevard
Resolution No. 6122
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.
16. Urgency Ordinance No. 23-0001-U: 23-0017
An Interim Ordinance Of The City Of Manhattan Beach Extending Urgency
Ordinance No. 22-0002-U, Which Amended The Manhattan Beach
Municipal Code To Clarify Provisions For The Preservation Of Historic
Resources (Acting Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 23-0001-U EXTENDING
THE INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE FOR A MAXIMUM OF ONE
YEAR
Attachments: Urgency Ordinance No. 23-0001-U
PowerPoint Presentation
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
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17. Consideration of Final Design for Bruce’s Beach Plaque Monument 23-0048
Landscaping (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
APPROVE
Attachments: Hardscape and Planting Plans
Rough Cost Estimate
PowerPoint Presentation
18. Discussion of Options for Temporary Encroachment Permits for Street 23-0021
Dining and Business Uses and Outdoor Facilities Permits for Outdoor Uses
on Private Property After Expiration of COVID-19 Emergency Orders
(Acting Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
(Estimated Time: 60 min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Outdoor Street Dining/Business Use Encroachment Area Chronology
PowerPoint Presentation
19. Discussion Regarding Placing Cameras at Public Facilities, Public Areas 23-0019
and Parks (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 45 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Map Depicting Scope of Current Citywide Security Cameras Project
PowerPoint Presentation
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20. Consideration of Resolutions Awarding a Construction Agreement to 23-0030
Pavement Coatings Co. for the Slurry Seal Project Encompassing the North
Area of the Sand Section (Area 7) for $1,188,249; Approving a
Construction Inspection Professional Services Agreement with Z & K
Consultants, Inc. for $52,224; and Approving an Additional Appropriation of
$177,448 from the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Fund and a Public
Arts Trust Fund Allocation of $326,822 for the Project (Public Works
Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 23-0003 AND 23-0004
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
C) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Resolution No. 23-0003
Agreement – Pavement Coatings Co.
Bid Proposal - Pavement Coatings Co.
Resolution No. 23-0004
Agreement – Z & K Consultants, Inc.
Plans and Specifications (Web-Link Provided)
Budget and Expenditures Summary Report
Location Map
PowerPoint Presentation
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.
21. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 23-0022
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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Q. CLOSED SESSION
I. ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED
SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL (EXISTING LITIGATION)
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of Case: Highrose El Porto, LLC. v City of Manhattan Beach
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No: 22STCP03962
This lawsuit challenges the City Council’s decision regarding the
Highrose El Porto project.
II. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
III. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
IV. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
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S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
January 18, 2023 - Wednesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council and Planning Commission and Parking and Public
Improvements Commission Work Plan Meeting
January 19, 2023 - Thursday -- 6:00 PM - Adjourned Regular Meeting (Highrose)
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 14, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Adjourned Regular Meeting (Work Plan 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
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
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
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
January 23, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
January 25, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
January 26, 2023 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
January 30, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting (Rescheduled from January 16, 2023)
February 8, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
February 13, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
February 20, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
February 22, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
February 23, 2023 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
February 27, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
March 8, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
March 13, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
March 20, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
March 22, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
March 23, 2023 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
March 27, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
April 10, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
April 12, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
April 17, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
April 24, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
April 26, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
April 27, 2023 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
December 25, 2023 - Monday - Christmas Day Observed
January 1, 2024 – Monday – New Years Day Observed
January 15, 2024 – Monday – Martin Luther King Day
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