City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting Regular Meeting Tuesday, February 4, 2025 6:00 PM City Council Chambers and Zoom ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Amy Thomas Howorth Mayor Pro Tem David Lesser Councilmember Joe Franklin Councilmember Nina Trieu Tarnay Councilmember Steve S. Charelian EXECUTIVE TEAM City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian City Attorney Quinn Barrow City Clerk Liza Tamura Interim 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 February 4, 2025 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 4, 2025 (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, January 29, 2025, 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 Dylan Black, Manhattan Beach Middle School C. ROLL CALL City of Manhattan Beach Page 2 Printed on 1/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 4, 2025 D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR 1. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Tom Moffett for His 25-0071 Outstanding Dedication and Commitment in Preserving Pete Moffett’s Legacy of the Annual Skechers Fireworks Show in Manhattan (Continued from the January 21, 2025, City Council Meeting). PRESENT Attachments: Certificate of Recognition 2. Presentation of 2024 Recognition Awards for Longstanding Local 25-0057 Businesses (No Budget Impact) (Interim Finance Director Jones). 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. City of Manhattan Beach Page 3 Printed on 1/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 4, 2025 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 4, 2025 (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 City of Manhattan Beach Page 4 Printed on 1/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 4, 2025 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: 25-0022 This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s): a) City Council Special Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2025 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2025 (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE Attachments: City Council Special Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2025 4. Declaration of Proclamations for the Following: 25-0079 a) February 18 - 24, 2025, as National Engineers Week b) February 2025, as Black History Month. PROCLAIM Attachments: Proclamation - National Engineers Week Proclamation - Black History Month 5. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting the 2025 Legislative Platform (No 25-0023 Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0013 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0013 Proposed 2025 Legislative Platform (Redline) Proposed 2025 Legislative Platform (Final) 6. Consideration of the Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to 25-0024 Establish a $17 Fee to Support the City’s Regulation of Businesses (No Budget Impact) (Interim Finance Director Jones). ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-0001 Attachments: Ordinance No. 25-0001 Staff Report - January 21, 2025 7. Consideration of Approving a Comprehensive Citywide Salary Schedule for 25-0062 all City Positions and Adjustments to Salary Ranges (No Budget Impact) (Human Resources Director Jenkins). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0014 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0014 City of Manhattan Beach Salary Schedule City of Manhattan Beach Page 5 Printed on 1/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 4, 2025 8. Approve Amended Size of the Shark Mural and Allocate $18,000 from the 25-0059 Public Art Fund (Partially Budgeted) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). A) APPROVE B) ALLOCATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS Attachments: Shark Mural Rendering Artist Agreement Agreement - Los Angeles County (2024) 9. Consideration of Resolutions Approving Amendment No. 4 to the 25-0063 Professional Services Agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. for $321,800 and Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc. for $708,384 for Project Management Consulting Services to Support the Delivery of Capital Improvement Projects (Unbudgeted) (Public Works Director Lee). A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0017 AND 25-0018 B) AUTHORIZE Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0017 Resolution No. 25-0018 Amendment No. 4 - Ardurra Group, Inc Amendment No. 4 - Z&K Consultants, Inc. Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1-3 - Ardurra Group, Inc. Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1-3 - Z&K Consultants, Inc. 10. Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Unbudgeted) (Public 25-0026 Works Director Lee). DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY ACTION Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0105 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 1/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 4, 2025 K. GENERAL BUSINESS Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item. 11. Consideration of Polliwog Park Dog Run Proposal (No Budget Impact) 25-0027 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) APPROVE Attachments: Polliwog Dog Run Design by David Volz Design Estimate of Probable Costs by David Volz Design Survey Results Power Point Presentation 12. Consideration of a Request from Waste Management to Adjust Solid 25-0072 Waste Diversion Requirements in the City’s Franchise Agreement for Integrated Solid Waste Management Services (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) REVIEW AND PROVIDE DIRECTION Attachments: Letter from Waste Management (July 15, 2024) Agreement - Waste Management Franchise (Web-Link Provided) PowerPoint Presentation 13. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Participation in Clean Power 25-0029 Alliance’s Reach Code Program for Building and Transportation Electrification and Grant Funding Opportunity, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement (No Budget Impact) (Acting Community Development Director Ryan Heise). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)..Body ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0016 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0016 Agreement - Clean Power Alliance Reach Code PowerPoint Presentation 14. Discussion of Existing Rear Yard Setback Regulations for Accessory 25-0030 Structures in Single-Family Residential Zones (No Budget Impact) (Acting Community Development Director Heise). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION Attachments: Existing Ordinance (MBMC Section 10.52.050) PowerPoint Presentation City of Manhattan Beach Page 7 Printed on 1/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 4, 2025 15. Consideration of the Parking and Public Improvements Commission’s 25-0032 Recommendation to Approve Initial Traffic Calming Measures for Valley Drive and Ardmore Avenue Between 1st Street and 10th Place (Partially Budgeted) (Acting Community Development Director Heise). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.) APPROVE Attachments: PPIC Staff Report with Exhibits – December 5, 2024 PPIC Draft Minutes – December 5, 2024 Recommended Initial Traffic Calming Measures Map Correspondence Received After Posting for 12-05-2024 PPIC Meeting.pdf 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. 16. City Council AB 1234 Reports. 25-0076 RECEIVE AND FILE 17. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Franklin and Mayor 25-0080 Howorth to Place on a Future Agenda a Discussion Regarding Emergency Shelter Solutions in the City (City Manager Mirzakhanian). DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 18. Consideration of a Request by Mayor Howorth and Mayor Pro Tem Lesser 25-0081 to Place on a Future Agenda a Discussion Regarding the Selection Process for the City’s Board and Commission Seats (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 City of Manhattan Beach Page 8 Printed on 1/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 4, 2025 P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS This section is for items that do not require City Council action. 19. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 25-0033 INFORMATION ITEM ONLY 20. Commission Minutes: 25-0073 This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings: a) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2024 (Acting Community Development Director Heise) b) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2024 (Acting Community Development Director Heise). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY Attachments: Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2024 Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2024 21. Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decision: 25-0061 Master Use Permit Amendment to Allow for the Sale and Service of Distilled Spirits in Addition to the Existing Beer and Wine Sales and Service in Conjunction with Food Service at an Existing Eating and Drinking Establishment Located at 1112 Manhattan Avenue (Hook & Plow) (Acting Community Development Director Heise). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY Q. CLOSED SESSION R. ADJOURNMENT City of Manhattan Beach Page 9 Printed on 1/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 4, 2025 S. FUTURE MEETINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS February 11, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Work Plan Meeting February 18, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting March 4, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting March 11, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Outdoor Dining Study Session March 18, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting April 1, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting April 15, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May 6, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May 13, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session May 20, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May 27, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session June 3, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting June 17, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting July 1, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting July 15, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting August 5, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (City Council Reorganization) August 19, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting September 2, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting September 16, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting October 7, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting October 21, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting November 4, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting November 18, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting December 2, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting December 16, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting City of Manhattan Beach Page 10 Printed on 1/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final February 4, 2025 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS February 10, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting February 12, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting February 17, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting (Rescheduled to February 19, 2025) February 19, 2025 - Wednesday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting (Rescheduled from February 17, 2025) February 20, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting February 24, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting February 28, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting March 10, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting March 12, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting March 17, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting March 24, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 26, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting March 27, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting April 9, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting April 14, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting April 21, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting April 23, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting April 24, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting April 28, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting May 12, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting May 14, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting May 19, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting May 22, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting May 26, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting May 28, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED CITY HOLIDAYS: February 17, 2025 - Monday - Presidents Day May 26, 2025 – Monday – Memorial Day July 4, 2024 - Thursday - Independence Day September 1, 2025 - Monday - Labor Day October 13, 2025 – Monday – Columbus Day November 11, 2025 – Tuesday – Veterans Day November 27-28, 2024 - Thursday & Friday - Thanksgiving Holiday December 24, 2025 - Wednesday - Christmas Eve (City Hall Closes at 12:00 PM) December 25, 2025 - Thursday - Christmas Day Observed December 31, 2025 - Wednesday - New Year's Eve (City Hall Closes at 12:00 PM) January 1, 2026 – Thursday – New Years Day Observed January 19, 2026 – Monday – Martin Luther King Day City of Manhattan Beach Page 11 Printed on 1/29/2025