City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 20, 2024 6:00 PM City Council Chambers and Zoom ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Joe Franklin Mayor Pro Tem Amy Howorth Councilmember David Lesser Councilmember Steve Napolitano Councilmember Richard Montgomery 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 February 20, 2024 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, February 20, 2024 (the day of the meeting), via: 1) eComment at http://www.manhattanbeach.gov/ecomment or 2) Email to cityclerk@manhattanbeach.gov 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, February 14, 2024, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights. City of Manhattan Beach Page 2 Printed on 2/14/2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 20, 2024 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 - JT Kaplan, Jonny Kaplan, and Casey Kaplan 1. Moment of Silence in Memory of U.S. Marines; Lance Corporal Donovan Davis, Sergeant Alec Langen, Captain Benjamin Moulton, Captain Jack Casey, and Captain Miguel Nava. 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. 2. Moment of Silence in Memory of Former Public Works Wastewater and Electrical Supervisor Glen Sanders. City of Manhattan Beach Page 3 Printed on 2/14/2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 20, 2024 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, February 20, 2024 (the day of the meeting), via: 1) eComment at http://www.manhattanbeach.gov/ecomment or 2) Email to cityclerk@manhattanbeach.gov 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. City of Manhattan Beach Page 4 Printed on 2/14/2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 20, 2024 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. 3. City Council Minutes: 24-0081 This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s): a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024 (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE Attachments: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024 4. Financial Reports: 24-0093 a) Schedule of Demands for January 12, 2024, and January 19, 2024 b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending December 31, 2023 c) Financial Month End Report for December 31, 2023 (Finance Director Charelian). ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS Attachments: Schedule of Demands for January 12, 2024 and January 19, 2024 Investment Portfolio December 2023 Financial Month End Report December 2023 5. Proclamation Declaring March 1, 2024, as National Employee Appreciation 24-0100 Day. PROCLAIM Attachments: Proclamation - National Employee Appreciation Day 6. Consideration of a Resolution in Support of the “Manhattan Beach Unified 24-0088 School District Quality Education Protection Measure,” (Measure MB Parcel Tax Measure) on the March 5, 2024, Statewide Primary Election Ballot (City Manager Moe). CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 24-0011 Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0011 Resolution No. 18-0038 MBUSD Resolution No. 2023-22 City of Manhattan Beach Page 5 Printed on 2/14/2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 20, 2024 7. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adjusting 24-0099 the Storm Drain Fees as a Result of the Proposition 218 Election (Finance Director Charelian). ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-0003 Attachments: Ordinance No. 24-0003 8. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to 24-0034 Sterndahl Enterprises LLC for $179,643 for the Cycle 1 Traffic Markings Project; and Adoption of a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Public Works Director Lee). A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0012 B) MAKE A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0012 Agreement - Sterndahl Enterprises LLC Bid Proposal - Sterndahl Enterprises LLC Specifications Budget and Expenditures Summary Report 9. Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by Landscape 24-0022 Support Services, Inc. for the Polliwog Park Lower Playground Replacement Project (Public Works Director Lee). A) ACCEPT B) AUTHORIZE Attachments: Location Map 10. Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by Pavement 24-0064 Coatings Co. Regarding the Slurry Seal Project Encompassing the North Area of the Sand Section (Public Works Director Lee). A) ACCEPT B) AUTHORIZE Attachments: Location Map 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. City of Manhattan Beach Page 6 Printed on 2/14/2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 20, 2024 11. Conduct Public Hearing Renewing the North Manhattan Beach Business 24-0047 Improvement District and Approval of the Annual Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (City Manager Moe). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0017 C) RATIFY 2024 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS D) APPROVE THE PROPOSED 2024 ACTIVITY PLAN Attachments: Resolution No 24-0017 Proposed 2024 Annual Report, Budget, and Activity Plan Resolution No. 24-0001 K. GENERAL BUSINESS Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item. 12. Status of the Long-Term Outdoor Dining Program Development, 24-0029 Consideration of Recommendations from the Outdoor Dining Task Force and Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG), and if Approved, Appropriate $91,727 from the General Fund (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.) A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS C) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0018 Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0018 Amendment No. 1 - Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) Agreement - Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) Community Workshop and Hometown Fair Outreach Summary Targeted Walk Street Outreach Survey Results and Focus Group Summary Preferred Program Vision Conceptual Plan Public Comments PowerPoint Presentation City of Manhattan Beach Page 7 Printed on 2/14/2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 20, 2024 13. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Report Including Funding 24-0083 Appropriations and Staffing Adjustments; and Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Development Calendar (Finance Director Charelian). (Estimated Time: 45 Mins.) A) RECEIVE REPORT B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS C) APPROVE STAFFING ADJUSTMENTS Attachments: Fiscal Year 2023-2024 General Fund Summary Revised Five Year Forecast Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Timeline 14. Consideration of Requests Related to the Approved and Adopted Fiscal 24-0036 Year 2023- 2024 Through Fiscal Year 2027-2028 Capital Improvements Program Including Requests from the Manhattan Beach Unified School District for Funding of Improvements to District Facilities (Public Works Director Lee). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION Attachments: List of Projects FY 2024 Through FY 2028 5-Year CIP MBUSD Funding Request Letter for FY 2024 MBUSD Funding Request Letter for FY 2025 PowerPoint Presentation 15. Consideration of Options to Fill the Parking and Public Improvements 24-0071 Commission Seat No. 4 (Business Community) Vacancy (City Clerk Tamura). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION City of Manhattan Beach Page 8 Printed on 2/14/2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 20, 2024 16. Consideration of Resolutions Awarding a Construction Agreement to 24-0021 Clarke Contracting Corporation for the Santa Monica Bay Stormwater Total Maximum Daily Load Trash Treatment Project for $3,547,500, Including Contingency, Funded in Part with Integrated Regional Water Management Grant and Measure W Funding; Approving a Professional Services Agreement with KOA Engineering for $380,076 for Construction Management and Inspection Services; Approving a Maintenance Service Agreement with Los Angeles County; and Adoption of a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines (Public Works Director Lee). (Estimated Time: 10 Mins.) A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 24-0013, 24-0014, 24-0015, AND 24- 0016 B) MAKE DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA Attachments: Agreement - Clarke Contracting Corporation Plans and Specifications (Web-Link Provided) Resolution No. 24-0014 Agreement - KOA Engineering Resolution No. 24-0015 Agreement - LACFCD (Trash Excluder) Resolution No.24-0016 Agreement - LACFCD (Hydrodynamic Separators) 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. City of Manhattan Beach Page 9 Printed on 2/14/2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 20, 2024 17. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 24-0056 INFORMATION ITEM ONLY 18. Commission Minutes: 24-0080 a) This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings: Library Commission Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2023 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) b) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY Attachments: Library Commission Minutes November 13, 2023 Library Commission Meeting Minutes of January 8, 2024 19. Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions: Consideration of a 24-0091 Use Permit to Establish Conformance for an Existing Ground Floor Bank Use (Chase Bank) and to Allow a New Commercial Parking Facility Use in the Bank’s Parking Lot at an Existing Commercial Building Located at 201 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, and Making an Environmental Determination for the Project in Accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY Q. CLOSED SESSION R. ADJOURNMENT Adjourning in Memory of Redondo Beach Mayor Bill Brand and Manhattan Beach Resident Arnold Goldstein. S. FUTURE MEETINGS City of Manhattan Beach Page 10 Printed on 2/14/2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 20, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 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, 2024 - 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 (Reorganization) November 5, 2024 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Rescheduled Due to General Municipal Elections) November 6, 2024 - Wednesday -- 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 City of Manhattan Beach Page 11 Printed on 2/14/2024 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 20, 2024 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS February 21, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting (Rescheduled from February 19, 2024) February 22, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting February 26, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting February 28, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting March 11, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting March 13, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting March 18, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting March 25, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 27, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting April 8, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting April 10, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting April 15, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting April 22, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting April 24, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting April 25, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting May 8, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting May 13, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting May 20, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting May 22, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting May 23, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting May 27, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting (Rescheduled to May 29, 2024) May 29, 2024 - Wednesday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting (Reschedule from May 27, 2024) June 10, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting June 12, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting June 17, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting June 24, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting June 26, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting June 27, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED CITY HOLIDAYS: 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 November 28-29, 2024 - Thursday & Friday - Thanksgiving Holiday December 25, 2024 - Wednesday - Christmas Day Observed January 1, 2025 – Wednesday – New Years Day Observed January 20, 2025 – Monday – Martin Luther King Day February 17, 2025 - Monday - Presidents Day City of Manhattan Beach Page 12 Printed on 2/14/2024