City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingManhattan Beach, CA · October 1, 2024
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 1, 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
Acting City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian
City Attorney Quinn Barrow
City Clerk Liza Tamura Fire Chief Michael Lang
Interim Finance Director Onyx Jones Acting Community Development Director Ryan Heise
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 October 1, 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, October 1, 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, September 25, 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
Sullivan Melville
C. ROLL CALL
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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, October 1, 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.
1. City Council Minutes: 24-0349
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2024
b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2024
(City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Attachments: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2024
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2024
2. Declaration of Proclamations for the Following: 24-0354
a) October 2, 2024, as National Coffee with a Cop Day
b) October 7, 2024, as Bullying Prevention Awareness Day
c) October 16, 2024, as Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
d) October 28, 2024, as National First Responders Day
e) October 6 - October 12, 2024, as Fire Prevention Week
f) October 2024, as National Community Planning Month
g) October 2024, as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
h) October 2024, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
i) October 2024, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
j) October 2024, as Youth Substance Use Prevention Month.
PROCLAIM
Attachments: Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
National First Responders Day
Fire Prevention Week 2024
National Community Planning Month 2024
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024
3. Consideration of the Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 24-0336
Amending Chapter 2.44 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code
Pertaining to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees (Acting City
Manager Mirzakhanian).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 24-0008
Attachments: Ordinance No. 24-0008
Legislative Digest - Ordinance No. 24-0008
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4. Consideration of the City’s Participation in the South Bay Cities Council of 24-0358
Government’s Functional Zero Street Homelessness Commendation
Program (Acting City Manager Mirzakhanian).
APPROVE
Attachments: PowerPoint Presentation (SBCCOG)
5. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting the State of California Office of 24-0339
Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant in the
Amount of $75,000 (Police Chief Johnson).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0113
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0113
Agreement - California Office of Traffic Safety
6. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 4 to the 24-0335
Professional Services Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for
Additional Construction Management and Inspection Services in the
Amount of $350,025 for the Peck Reservoir Replacement Project (Public
Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0114
Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0114
Amendment No. 4 - Butier Engineering, Inc.
Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 - 3 - Butier Engineering Inc.
Budget and Expenditures Summary
Location Map
7. Consideration of Information Related to the Wayfinding Phase I Vehicle 24-0360
Parking and Pedestrian Sign Improvement Project (Public Works Director
Lee).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Attachments: A12 Parking Identity Signs in Driftwood and Plain White
Location Map
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8. Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Channel 24-0309
Islands Technology Integrator’s Group (CITIG) for Network Equipment
Refresh and Related Services for an Amount Not to Exceed $308,799,
Including Contingency; and Appropriate $167,649 from the Information
Technology Fund (Information Technology Director Guardado).
A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-0112
C) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0112
Agreement - CITIG (Redacted)
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.
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
9. Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Public Works Director 24-0341
Lee).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE
EMERGENCY ACTION
B) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0105
Additional Street Parking Opportunities
Possible Public Valet Parking Locations
Downtown Resident Permit Parking Location Map
Farmers Market Conceptual Layouts
Lot 3 Location Map
PowerPoint Presentation
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10. Consideration of a Pilot Project to Partially Implement the Preferred Vision 24-0260
of the Long-Term Outdoor Dining Program (Acting Community
Development Director Heise).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Attachments: Pilot Project Plan and Cost Estimate
City Council Status Update Report No. 1 (September 5, 2023)
City Council Status Update Report No. 2 (February 20, 2024)
City Council Status Update Report No. 3 (April 16, 2024)
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.
11. City Council AB 1234 Reports. 24-0362
RECEIVE AND FILE
12. Consideration of a Request by Mayor Franklin and Mayor Pro Tem Howorth 24-0370
to Discuss Changing the Start Time of the Street Closures for the Holiday
Fireworks Event (Acting City Manager Mirzakhanian).
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.
13. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 24-0350
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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14. Commission Minutes: 24-0368
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2024 (Parks and
Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2024
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Finance Subcommittee Meeting Minutes of August 29, 2024 (Interim
Finance Director Jones).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Attachments: Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2024
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2024
Finance Subcommittee Meeting Minutes of August 29, 2024
15. Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions: 24-0352
a) Use Permit for a Restaurant with Alcohol Service Located at 1019
Manhattan Beach Boulevard
b) Master Use Permit Amendment for an Animal Hospital Located at 1800
N. Sepulveda Boulevard
c) Appeal of a Coastal Development Permit for a New Canopy at an
Existing Service Station Located at 2121 Highland Avenue
(Acting Community Development Director Heise).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
In memory of Manhattan Beach resident Michael Johnson.
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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
October 14, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
October 21, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
October 23, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
October 24, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
October 28, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
November 11, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting (Rescheduled to November 12, 2024)
November 12, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting (Reschedule from November 11, 2024)
November 13, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
November 18, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
November 25, 2024, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
November 27, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
November 28, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
Deecmber 5, 2024 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting
December 9, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting
December 11, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
December 16, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
December 23, 2024, 2024 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
December 25, 2024 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
July 4, 2024 - Thursday - Independence Day
September 1, 2025 - Monday - Labor Day
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