City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · June 18, 2024
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 18, 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 June 18, 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, June 18, 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, June 12, 2024, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City
Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
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
Hadley Baker
C. ROLL CALL
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D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition for Being One of Richstone’s 24-0193
Family Center “50 Heart Menders” on Their 50th Anniversary.
PRESENT
2. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Emre Taner from Mira Costa 24-0229
High School for Being One of Thirty High School Seniors to be Awarded a
$50,000 Scholarship (STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
from Southern California Edison as Part of their Annual Edison International
Award.
PRESENT
3. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Local AYSO Teams for 24-0227
Placing in the Soccer Western States Championship.
PRESENT
Attachments: Certificates - AYSO 10UG Mambas
Certificates - AYSO 14UG Legends
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, June 18, 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
web
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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.
4. City Council Minutes: 24-0194
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2024
b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2024
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2024
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2024
5. Financial Reports: 24-0213
a) Schedule of Demands for May 2024
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month April 30, 2024
c) Financial Month End Report for April 30, 2024
(Finance Director Charelian).
ACCEPT REPORTS AND DEMANDS
Attachments: Schedule of Demands for May 3, 2024 through May 31, 2024
Investment Portfolio April 2024
Financial Month End Report April 2024
6. Declaration Proclaiming June 30, 2024, as Salute to the Troops Day. 24-0204
PROCLAIM
Attachments: Proclamation - Salute to the Troops Day 2024
7. Consideration of Resolutions Calling and Giving Notice Pertaining to the 24-0158
November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election to be Conducted by the Los
Angeles County Registrar - Recorder/County Clerk (City Clerk Tamura and
City Attorney Barrow).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 24-0058, 24-0059, AND 24-0060
Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0058
Resolution No. 24-0059
Resolution No. 24-0060
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8. Consideration of a Resolution Declaring Intention to Provide for Annual 24-0044
Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Downtown Business
Improvement District and Setting a Public Hearing for July 16, 2024
(Finance Director Charelian).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0069
B) SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER
ASSESSMENTS ON JULY 16, 2024
Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0069
Letter from BID Advisory Board to City Council 2024
DMBBID FY 2024-2025 Business Improvement and Activity Plan
9. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 to the 24-0236
Professional Services Agreement with History Associates Incorporated
Which Adds Not-to-Exceed $28,000 for Historic Archiving Services (Parks
and Recreation Director Leyman).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0076
B) ALLOCATE FUNDS
Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0076
Amendment No. 3 - History Associates Incorporated
Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 - History Associates
Incorporated
10. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Portal-to-Portal Compensation 24-0219
for the City of Manhattan Beach to Continue Portal-to-Portal
Reimbursements from the California Office of Emergency Management
(Fire Chief Lang).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0070
Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0070
11. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 7 to the 24-0156
Landscaping Services Agreement with Merchants Landscape Services Inc.
for an Additional Year of Landscaping Services at a Total Annual Cost
Not-to-Exceed $804,745 (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0071
Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0071
Amendment No. 7 – Merchants Landscape Services, Inc
Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 - 6 – Merchants Landscape
Services, Inc
12. Consideration of the Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment 24-0197
Pursuant to Water Code Section 10635 (Public Works Director Lee).
RECEIVE AND FILE ASSESSMENT
Attachments: Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment
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13. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting a Right of Entry and Access 24-0222
Agreement for the Property at 1360 Voorhees Avenue for the Voorhees
Sewer Lift Station Improvements Project (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ACCEPT AND AUTHORIZE
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0072
Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0072
Right of Entry Agreement - 1360 Voorhees Avenue
Location Map
14. Consideration of a Resolution Declaring an Intention to Adopt an Ordinance 24-0190
Granting an Extension of an Existing Franchise to Zenith Energy West
Coast Terminals LLC and Setting the Public Hearing on the Adoption of the
Ordinance for July 16, 2024 (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0077
Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0077
Ordinance No. 2002
Pacific Terminals LLC Notice of Assignment as SCE’s Authorized
Successor
Plains West Coast Terminals LLC Name Change Form
Zenith Energy West Coast Terminals LLC Name Change Form
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.
15. Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution Providing for 24-0058
Annual Levy and Collection of Street Lighting and Landscaping District
Maintenance Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (Finance Director
Charelian).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0073 PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS
Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0073
Engineer's Report Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance
Assessment District Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (including District Map)
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16. Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution Regarding the 24-0085
Annual Storm Drain Service Fee for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (Finance
Director Charelian).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0074
Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0074
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
17. Consideration of a Resolution Rejecting All Bids Received for the Digital 24-0160
Art Wall at the Manhattan Beach City Hall Project and Provide Direction to
Re-Bid the Project or Consider Project Alternatives (Public Works Director
Lee).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0075 REJECTING ALL BIDS
RECEIVED
B) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0075
Location Map
PowerPoint Presentation
18. Consideration of Options Related to the City’s Utilization of the Board of 24-0126
Building Appeals (Community Development Director Mirzakhanian).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Applicable Building and Fire Code Sections
Power Point Presentation
19. Consideration of Introducing and Conducting the First Reading of an 24-0159
Ordinance Requiring a Parking Permit for Oversized Vehicles (City
Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 24-0006
Attachments: Ordinance No. 24-0006
Resolution No. 24-0035 (For Review)
Resolution No. 24-0036 (For Review)
April 2, 2024 - Staff Report and Associated Attachments
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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.
20. City Council AB 1234 Reports. 24-0239
RECEIVE AND FILE
21. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Lesser and Mayor Pro Tem 24-0243
Howorth to Obtain a Third Vote to Enable the Council to Discuss Rear Yard
Setback Regulations for Accessory Structures in Residential Single-Family
(RS) Zones at a Future City Council Meeting (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 5 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: MBMC 10.52.050
21. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Montgomery and Mayor Pro 24-0244
Tem Howorth to Obtain a Third Vote to Enable the Council to Discuss
Options for a Voluntary E-Bike Registration Program in the City at a Future
City Council Meeting (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 5 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
23. Consideration of a Request by Mayor Franklin and Councilmember 24-0245
Montgomery to Obtain a Third Vote to Enable the Council to Discuss a
Waiver of Fees Associated with a Use Permit Amendment Application and
Code Enforcement Administrative Citations for Uncle Bill’s Pancake House
at a Future City Council Meeting (City Manager Moe).
(Estimated Time: 5 Mins.)
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.
24. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 24-0180
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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25. Commission Minutes: 24-0181
a) This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2024
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2024 (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2024 (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Attachments: Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2024
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2024
Library Commission Meeting Minutes May 13, 2024
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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 Council Reorganization and General
Municipal Election Results)
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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
July 8, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
July 10, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
July 15, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
July 22, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
July 24, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
July 25, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
August 12, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
August 14, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
August 19, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
August 22, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
August 26, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
August 28, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
September 9, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
September 11, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
September 16, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
September 23, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
September 25, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
September 26, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
May 26, 2025 – Monday – Memorial Day
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