City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · November 21, 2023
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers and Zoom
(Per Government Code Section 54953(b))
Chileno Bay, Auberge Resorts Collection
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Richard Montgomery
Mayor Pro Tem Joe Franklin
Councilmember Amy Howorth
Councilmember David Lesser
Councilmember Steve Napolitano
City Treasurer Tim Lilligren
EXECUTIVE TEAM
City Manager Bruce Moe
City Attorney Quinn Barrow
City Clerk Liza Tamura Fire Chief Michael Lang
Finance Director Steve Charelian Community Development Director Talyn Mirzakhanian
Human Resources Lisa Jenkins Public Works Director Erick Lee
Parks and Recreation Mark Leyman Information Technology Director Miguel Guardado
Police Chief Rachel Johnson
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 November 21, 2023
MANHATTAN BEACH’S CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU!
Meetings are broadcast live through Manhattan Beach Local Community Cable, Channel 8 (Spectrum), Channel 35
(Frontier),
live streaming via the City's website, and
via Zoom (Direct URL: https://citymb-info.zoom.us/j/93376200363, Meeting ID: 933 7620 0363).
The City continues to offer an opportunity to participate in City Council meetings via Zoom and in-person. City
Council encourages the public to participate by submitting comments in advance of the meeting, no later than
12:00 PM, November 21, 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.
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.
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 15, 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
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, November 21, 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
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: 23-0344
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2023
b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2023
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting of November 7, 2023
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2023
2. Financial Reports: 23-0472
Schedule of Demands October 20, 2023, and October 27, 2023 (Finance
Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Attachments: Schedule of Demands for October 20, 2023 and October 27, 2023
3. Consideration of Accepting the Resignation from Parking and Public 23-0487
Improvements Commissioner D’Amico, Declare Vacant the Parking and
Public Improvements Commission Seat No. 4 (Business Community Seat),
and Direct the City Clerk to Conduct Public Outreach for the Vacant Parking
and Public Improvements Commission Seat No. 4 (Business Community
Seat) (City Clerk Tamura).
A) ACCEPT RESIGNATION
B) DECLARE VACANCY
C) DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO CONDUCT PUBLIC OUTREACH
4. Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Beach Cities 23-0149
Health District Allocating Opioid Settlement Agreement Funds in the
Amount of $82,733 and Approving an Appropriation of $105,653 in the
General Fund (City Manager Moe).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0117
B) APPROVE APPROPRIATION
Attachments: Resolution No. 23-0117
Agreement - Beach Cities Health District
Schedule of Opioid Settlement Funds
5. Update Regarding Fire Department Staffing (Fire Chief Lang and Human 23-0486
Resources Director Jenkins).
RECEIVE REPORT
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6. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to 23-0417
Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. for the Cycle 2 Water Infrastructure
Improvement and Street Resurfacing Project for $2,942,898, Including
Contingency; Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Project; and
Adoption of a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301(b)
and (c) of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
(Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0153
Attachments: Resolution No. 23-0153
Agreement – Stephen Doreck Equipment Rental, Inc.
Plans and Specifications (Web Link)
Budget and Expenditure Summary Report
Location Map
7. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Three-Year General Services 23-0353
Agreement with Merrimac Petroleum, Inc. dba Merrimac Energy Group for
Bulk Fuel Purchases in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $3,250,000 (Public
Works Director Lee).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0133
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Attachments: Resolution No. 23-0133
Agreement – Merrimac Energy Group
Comparison of Proposals
RFP #1302-23 - Bulk Fuel
8. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 5 for a 23-0478
Three-Year Extension of the Agreement with Granicus for Civic
Engagement Services for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $566,707
(Information Technology Director Guardado and City Clerk Tamura).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0157
Attachments: Resolution No.23-0157
Amendment No. 5 - Granicus
Agreement - Granicus (2018)
I. 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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J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the discretion of the Mayor, each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item.
9. Conduct Public Hearing and Consider Adoption of a Resolution Amending 23-0378
the City’s Local Coastal Program (LCP) in Compliance With Modifications
Recommended by the California Coastal Commission for the New Coastal
Hazards Chapter of the LCP (Community Development Director
Mirzakhanian).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0154
Attachments: Resolution No. 23-0154
CCC Staff Report
Resolution No. 22-0062
Resolution No. 22-0063
LCP Section VI Coastal Hazards Chapter
PowerPoint Presentation
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
10. Consideration of Adopting Resolution No. 23-0158 to Modify the Storm 23-0518
Drain Measure Ballot Question on Resolution No. 23-0149 (Finance
Director Charelian).
(Estimated Time: 20 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0158
Attachments: Resolution No. 23-0158
Procedures for the Conduct of a Mail Ballot Election
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11. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting a Coyote Management and 23-0427
Response Plan; and Consideration of a Determination of Exemption
Pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15308 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 45 Mins.)
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0151
B) DISCUSS AND PROVIDRE DIRECTION
Attachments: Resolution No. 23-0151
Coyote Observation Data
Coyote Observation Map
Coyote Management and Response Plan
Coyote Management and Response Plan CEQA Exemption
Memorandum
PowerPoint Presentation
12. Consideration of the Cultural Arts Commission Recommendations for Mural 23-0489
Artwork at the Manhattan Beach Art Center and Police/Fire Locations and
Costs, Selection of Final Artwork Design at Manhattan Heights Complex
and Disbursement of up to $105,000 from the Public Art Trust Fund (Parks
and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) APPROVE ARTISTS, LOCATIONS, AND COST
B) DISBURSE FUNDS
Attachments: Artist Agreement
PowerPoint Presentation
13. Quarterly Update on the City’s Homelessness Initiatives Including: 23-0372
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the
Agreement with Harbor Interfaith Services Extending the Term an Additional
Year and Increasing Maximum Compensation by $80,200 for Budgeted
Housing Navigation and Case Management Services (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) RECEIVE REPORT
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0155
Attachments: Resolution No. 23-0155
Amendment No. 2 - Harbor Interfaith Services
Manhattan Beach Outreach Program Outcomes
Beach Cities Outreach Program Outcomes
SBCCOG Letter Regarding United Way Draft Measure
City of Redondo Beach 2023 Homeless Census Comparison Report
PowerPoint Presentation
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14. Consideration of Introducing an Ordinance and Adopting a Resolution of 23-0492
Intention to Amend the Contract Between the Board of Administration
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and the City of
Manhattan Beach to Provide Provisions of Retirement Law Section 20516 -
Employee Cost Sharing (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
(Estimated Time: 5 Mins.)
A) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 23-0012
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-0156
Attachments: Ordinance No. 23-0012
Resolution No. 23-0156
Certification of Government Body's Action (CON-12)
Certification of Compliance with Government Code Section 20516
(CON-500)
Sample of Employee Cost Sharing Ballot
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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.
15. City Council AB 1234 Reports. 23-0500
RECEIVE AND FILE
16. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Howorth and 23-0519
Councilmember Napolitano to Discuss the LA vs. Hate Community Mural
Art Project Program (City Manager Moe).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
17. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Napolitano and 23-0520
Councilmember Howorth to Discuss Objective Development Standards for
Housing (City Manager Moe).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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.
18. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 23-0345
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
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S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
December 5, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 19, 2023 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
January 2, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Canceled)
January 9, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Reorganization)
January 16, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
February 6, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
February 20, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
March 5, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
March 19, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
April 2, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
April 16, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
April 24 - Tuesday - TBD - Boards and Commissions Interviews
May 7, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 14, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget and Capital Improvements Program Study Session
May 21, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
May 28, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget and Capital Improvements Program Study Session
June 4, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
June 18, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
July 2, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
July 16, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
August 6, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
August 20, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
September 3, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
September 17, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
October 1, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
October 15, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
November 5, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
November 19, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 3, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
December 17, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
November 22, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
November 24, 2023 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting (Rescheduled
to December 7, 2023)
November 27, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
December 7, 2023 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting (Rescheduled
from November 24, 2023)
December 11, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
December 13, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
December 21, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
December 27, 2023 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
December 28, 2023 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
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CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
February 19, 2024 - Monday - Presidents Day
May 27, 2024 – Monday – Memorial Day
July 4, 2024 - Thursday - Independence Day
September 2, 2024 - Monday - Labor Day
October 14, 2024 – Monday – Columbus Day
November 11, 2024 – Monday – Veterans Day
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