City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 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 Acting Finance Director Libby Bretthauer Interim Community Development Director Michael Codron Human Resources Director Lisa Jenkins Public Works Director Erick Lee Parks and Recreation Director 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 May 20, 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, 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, May 14, 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 Grayson Cravatt, Pacific Elementary School C. ROLL CALL City of Manhattan Beach Page 2 Printed on 5/15/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final May 20, 2025 D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR 1. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Maia Rocha from Mira Costa 25-0222 High School for Being One of Thirty High School Seniors to be Awarded a $50,000 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Scholarship from Southern California Edison with Plans to Attend University of Southern California (USC), While Pursuing the Human Technology Interaction Joint Major Across the Viterbi School of Engineering and the Iovine and Young Academy. PRESENT 2. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Pacific Elementary School 25-0223 for Receiving the Prestigious California Distinguished School Award and a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Elizabeth Madison Hutchinson from Mira Costa High School for Being Named Teacher of the Year. PRESENT 3. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Manhattan Beach 25-0224 Roundhouse Aquarium for the Dolphin Project. PRESENT 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 5/15/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final May 20, 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, 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 5/15/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final May 20, 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. 4. City Council Minutes: 25-0177 This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s): a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 30, 2025 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2025 c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2025 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE Attachments: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 30, 2025 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2025 5. Financial Report: 25-0190 a) Schedule of Demands: April 2025 b) Investment Portfolio Report: March 2025 c) Month End Financial Reports: March 2025 (No Budget Impact) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer). ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS Attachments: Schedule of Demands for April 2025 Investment Portfolio for March 2025 Financial Month End Report for March 2025 6. Consideration of a Revision to the City Council Assignments to Include the 25-0230 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics Subcommittee with the Appointment of Mayor Howorth and Councilmember Tarnay to the Subcommittee (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE Attachments: City Council Assignments City Council Assignments Descriptions 7. Consideration of a Resolution Granting the Roundhouse Aquarium a 25-0242 Special One-Time Permit to Allow Alcoholic Beverage Use on Public Property (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian and Police Chief Johnson). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0054 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0054 City of Manhattan Beach Page 5 Printed on 5/15/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final May 20, 2025 8. Consideration of Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Council Work 25-0126 Plan (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian). APPROVE Attachments: Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Council Work Plan (18 Items) Work Plan Summary Department and Commission Involvement Matrix Department Work Plan Items 9. Consideration of a Public Safety Camera System Policy (No Budget 25-0007 Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian) RECEIVE AND FILE Attachments: Public Safety Camera System 10. Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Harris & 25-0216 Associates for Direct Assessment Services with a Maximum Compensation of $40,000 Annually for Five Years (Budgeted) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0047 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0047 Agreement - Harris & Associates 11. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Assessment Engineer’s 25-0148 Report for Annual Levy of Street Lighting Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and a Resolution Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Provide for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments, and Setting the Public Hearing to Consider the Assessments for June 17, 2025 (Budgeted) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer). A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0044 AND 25-0045 B) SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR JUNE 17, 2025 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0044 Resolution No. 25-0045 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 - Engineer's Report Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District City of Manhattan Beach Page 6 Printed on 5/15/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final May 20, 2025 12. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the 25-0212 Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Harbor Medical Group, Inc. to Provide Professional Medical Services at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $274,000 through June 30, 2027 (Budgeted) (Human Resources Director Jenkins). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0048 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0048 Amendment No. 2 - Pacific Harbor Medical Group Agreement and Amendment No. 1 - Pacific Harbor Medical Group 13. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the 25-0213 Professional Services Agreement with the Law Offices of Angel Ho, Inc. to Conduct Independent Investigations of Confidential Matters at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $300,000 (Budgeted) (Human Resources Director Jenkins). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0049 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0049 Amendment No. 2 - Law Offices of Angel Ho Agreement and Amendment No. 1 - Law Offices of Angel Ho 14. Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by Gentry 25-0096 General Engineering, Inc. for the Manhattan Village Senior Villas Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pathway Project (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee). A) ACCEPT B) AUTHORIZE Attachments: Location Map 15. Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Unbudgeted) (Public 25-0139 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 7 Printed on 5/15/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final May 20, 2025 16. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Adopting New Refuse Rates for 25-0161 Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Collection Services, Effective July 1, 2025, Through June 30, 2030 (Potential Budget Impact) (Public Works Lee). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) ANNOUNCE PROTESTS C) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0050 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0050 PowerPoint Presentation 17. Conduct a Hearing to Consider: Approval of a Nuisance Abatement Cost 25-0247 Report; and a Determination that the Costs of Abatement Constitute a Special Assessment Against the Property Located at 1467 11th Street or Shall be a Lien on the Property for the Amount of the Assessment (City Attorney Barrow). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0053 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0053 March 5, 2025, Letter Notifying Property Owner and Attorney of Record of Hearing (with Exhibit A - Court Order Granting Preliminary Injunction (March 23, 2022) and Exhibit B - Report of Abatement Costs Supplemental Cost Report Notice of Ruling dated March 28, 2022 K. GENERAL BUSINESS Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item. 18. Consideration of an Annual Funding Request from Marine Mammal Care 25-0208 Center Los Angeles in the Amount of $50,000 for Operational Support (Not Budgeted) (Interim Community Development Director Codron). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) A) RECEIVE REPORT B) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION Attachments: Marine Mammal Care Center Proposal Letter PowerPoint Presentation City of Manhattan Beach Page 8 Printed on 5/15/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final May 20, 2025 19. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding 25-0207 with the LoveMB Foundation (LoveMB) to Identify, Evaluate, and Fundraise for Programs, Facilities, and Projects that Enhance the Quality of Life of the Residents and Community of the City of Manhattan Beach; Consideration of Four Fundraising Projects; and Appointment of a Councilmember to Serve as the City Council Delegate to the LoveMB Board (No Budget Impact) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). (Estimated Time: 45 Mins.) A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0051 B) APPROVE C) APPOINT Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0051 Memorandum of Understanding - LoveMB Foundation PowerPoint Presentation 20. Presentation of the Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program 25-0228 (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 through Fiscal Year 2029-2030 (Public Works Director Lee). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION B) APPROVE Attachments: Schedule of Capital Improvement Projects by Fund Capital Improvement Projects Summary Sheets Proposed Line Item Modifications by Fund PowerPoint Presentation 21. Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Operating Budget (Acting 25-0227 Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION Attachments: Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget (Web-Link Provided) PowerPoint Presentation (May 6, 2025) PowerPoint Presentation (May 13, 2025) List of Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed and Deferred Budget Enhancements Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget At-A-Glance Grants Funding Update 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. City of Manhattan Beach Page 9 Printed on 5/15/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final May 20, 2025 22. City Council AB 1234 Reports. 25-0231 RECEIVE AND FILE 23. Consideration of a Request by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser and Mayor Howorth 25-0234 to Discuss Potential Safety Measures on Sepulveda Boulevard (City Manager Mirzakhanian). DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 24. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Tarnay and Councilmember 25-0235 Charelian to Discuss Implementing a Phased Approach for the Previously Approved Commercial Parking Permit Rates, Associated Fiscal Impacts, and the Formula Used to Determine the Oversubscription of the Permits (City Manager Mirzakhanian). DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 25. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Charelian and Mayor 25-0236 Howorth to Explore Opportunities to Assist the Owner of the Previously Approved Commercial (Hotel and Retail/Office) Project at 600 South Sepulveda Boulevard (City Manager Mirzakhanian). DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 26. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Franklin and 25-0237 Councilmember Tarnay to Discuss the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Residential Electric Lawn and Garden Rebate Program (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. 27. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 25-0225 INFORMATION ITEM ONLY Q. CLOSED SESSION R. ADJOURNMENT City of Manhattan Beach Page 10 Printed on 5/15/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final May 20, 2025 S. FUTURE MEETINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 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 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS 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 June 9, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting June 11, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting June 16, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting June 23, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting June 25, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting June 26, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting July 9, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting July 14, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting July 21, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting July 23, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting July 24, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting July 28, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting August 11, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting August 13, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting August 18, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting August 25, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting August 27, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting August 28, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED City of Manhattan Beach Page 11 Printed on 5/15/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final May 20, 2025 CITY HOLIDAYS: July 4, 2025 - Friday - 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 February 16, 2026 - Monday - Presidents Day May 25, 2026 – Monday – Memorial Day City of Manhattan Beach Page 12 Printed on 5/15/2025