City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 3, 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 June 3, 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 28, 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 Emma Schleifer, Eagle Scout C. ROLL CALL City of Manhattan Beach Page 2 Printed on 5/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final June 3, 2025 D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR 1. Presentation of Certificate of Commendation Recognizing Police Detective 25-0255 Daniel Brandt as the 2024 Police Officer of the Year, Firefighter Michael Shields as the 2024 Firefighter of the Year, and Police Background Investigator Michelle Arellano as the 2024 Police Professional Staff of the Year. PRESENT Attachments: Police Officer of the Year 2024 - Daniel Brandt Firefighter of the Year 2024 - Michael Shields Police Officer of the Year 2024 - Michelle Arellano 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 5/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final June 3, 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 website. City of Manhattan Beach Page 4 Printed on 5/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final June 3, 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. 2. City Council Minutes: 25-0256 This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s): a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2025 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Budget and Capital Improvements Program Study Session) Minutes of May 13, 2025 c) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2025 d) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2025 (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE Attachments: City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2025 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Budget and Capital Improvements Program Study Session) Minutes of May 13, 2025 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2025 3. Declaration of Proclamations for the Following: 25-0257 a) June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth Day b) June 30, 2025, as Salute to the Troops Day c) June 2025, as LGBTQI+ Pride Month d) June 2025, as National Safety Month PROCLAIM Attachments: Proclamation - Juneteenth Day Proclamation - Salute to the Troops Day Proclamation - LGBTQI+ Pride Month Proclamation - National Safety Month 4. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the 25-0233 Agreement with Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth for Bond and Disclosure Counsel Services Through June 30, 2028 (No Immediate Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0056 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0056 Amendment No. 1 - Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth Agreement - Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth City of Manhattan Beach Page 5 Printed on 5/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final June 3, 2025 5. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Renewal of a Five-Year 25-0243 Professional Services Agreement with HdL Coren & Cone to Provide Property Tax Reporting, Analytical and Audit Services for an Estimated Cost of $80,250 (Budgeted) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0057 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0057 Agreement - HdL Coren & Cone 6. Consideration of Resolutions Approving Memoranda of Understanding 25-0262 (MOU) Between the City of Manhattan Beach and the Manhattan Beach Police Officers’ Association (MBPOA), Police Management Association (MBPMA), Mid-Management Employees Association (MBMEA), and the Teamsters Local 911 (Teamsters) (Budgeted for Fiscal Year 2025-2026) (Human Resources Director Jenkins). ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0059, 25-0060, 25-0061, AND 25-0062 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0059 MBPOA MOU (Final Version) MBPOA MOU (Strikethrough Version) Resolution No. 25-0060 MBPMA MOU (Final Version) MBPMA MOU (Strikethrough Version) Resolution No. 25-0061 MBMEA MOU (Final Version) MBMEA MOU (Strikethrough Version) Resolution No. 25-0062 Teamsters MOU (Final Version) Teamsters MOU (Strikethrough Version) 7. Consideration of a Resolution Acknowledging Compliance with Senate Bill 25-0163 1205 and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4 (No Budget Impact) (Interim Fire Chief Lang). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0065 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0065 Senate Bill 1205 City of Manhattan Beach Page 6 Printed on 5/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final June 3, 2025 8. Consideration of Resolution No. 25-0024 Approving a Master Use Permit 25-0105 Amendment and Coastal Development Permit to Modify the Established Size Limitations for Specific Land Uses at an Existing Commercial Development Located at 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Subject to Conditions, and the Fourth Amendment to the Disposition And Development Agreement & Ground Lease, and Finding the Project is Within the Scope of, and Adequately Analyzed in, a Previously Certified Final Environmental Impact Report (Potential Budget Impact) (Interim Community Development Director Codron). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0024 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0024 January 21, 2025 City Council Staff Report (Web-Link Provided) Draft Fourth Amendment to the Ground Lease Legislative Digest Showing the Proposed Amendments to the Ground Lease 9. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Five-Year Professional Services 25-0118 Agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Environmental Compliance Inspection Services (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0066 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0066 Agreement - John L Hunter & Associates 10. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Five-Year Agreement with 25-0220 McGowan Consulting, LLC for Environmental Professional Services Pertaining to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Compliance at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $581,750 (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Lee). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0067 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0067 Agreement - McGowan Consulting, LLC. City of Manhattan Beach Page 7 Printed on 5/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final June 3, 2025 11. Consideration of Resolutions Approving Two Professional Services 25-0215 Agreements with HF&H Consultants, LLC for the Following: a) SB1383 Compliance Assistance (OWR4 Grant Funded) b) SB1383 Compliance Assistance (City Paid) (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Lee). ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0068 AND 25-0069 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0068 Agreement - HF&H Consultants, LLC. (OWR4 Grant Funded) Resolution No. 25-0069 Agreement - HF&H Consultants, LLC. (City Paid) 12. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the 25-0171 Memorandum of Understanding with the Beach Cities Watershed Management Group for Continued Implementation of the Storm Water Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program, a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., for $469,900 for Related Services, and a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with McGowan Consulting LLC for $118,510 for Storm Water Coordination and Implementation Compliance Activities (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Lee). ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0070, 25-0071, AND 25-0072 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0070 Amendment No. 2 - MOU: Beach Cities Watershed Management Group MOU and Amendment No. 1 - Beach Cities Watershed Management Group Resolution No. 25-0071 Amendment No. 3 - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 and No. 2 - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. Resolution No. 25-0072 Amendment No. 3 - McGowan Consulting, LLC Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 and No. 2 - McGowan Consulting, LLC CIMP Implementation Costs Through June 30, 2026 13. Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Unbudgeted) (Public 25-0140 Works Director Lee). DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY ACTION Attachments: Resolution No. 24-0105 Location Map City of Manhattan Beach Page 8 Printed on 5/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final June 3, 2025 I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda. City of Manhattan Beach Page 9 Printed on 5/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final June 3, 2025 J. PUBLIC HEARINGS At the discretion of the Mayor, each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item. 14. Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of an Informational Report and 25-0261 Presentation Regarding the Status of Vacancies and Recruitment Efforts, Pursuant to AB 2561 (No Budget Impact) (Human Resources Director Jenkins). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) RECEIVE AND FILE Attachments: PowerPoint Presentation 15. Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution Regarding the 25-0203 Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and Consideration of a Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Through Fiscal Year 2029-2030 (Public Works Director Lee). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0073 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0073 Schedule of Capital Improvement Projects by Fund Final Five-Year CIP FY 2026 Through FY 2030 Project Summary Sheets PowerPoint Presentation 16. Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolutions Adopting the 25-0142 Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget and the Gann Appropriations Limit (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 45 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0074 AND 25-0075 Attachments: Resolution No. 25-0074 (Budget Adoption and Exhibit “A”) Resolution No. 25-0075 (Gann Appropriations Limit and Calculation) Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget (Web-Link Provided) List of Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed and Deferred Budget Enhancements Financial Policies (Red-Line) Pension UAL Policy (Red-Line) K. GENERAL BUSINESS Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item. City of Manhattan Beach Page 10 Printed on 5/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final June 3, 2025 17. Consideration of Potential Updates to the Refuse Enclosure Ordinance and 25-0058 the Status of the LiveOak Tavern, LLC Deposit Regarding Refuse Enclosure Non-Compliance (Potential Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION Attachments: Presentation (January Business Community Meetings) Presentation (March Business Community Meetings) Summary of Feedback from Business Community Meetings MBMC Section 9.01.080 - Fire Sprinkler Requirements Agreement - LiveOak Tavern, LLC. PowerPoint Presentation 18. Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance and Introduction and First Reading 25-0229 of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.44 (City Boards, Commissions, and Committees) of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Amending Membership for the Parks and Recreation Commission, Library Commission, and Cultural Arts Commission (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) A) ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 25-0005-U B) INTRODUCE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-0005 C) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0052 D) CONDUCT APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS Attachments: Urgency Ordinance No. 25-0005-U Ordinance No. 25-0005 Resolution No. 25-0052 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. 19. City Council AB 1234 Reports. 25-0263 RECEIVE AND FILE 20. Consideration of a Request by Mayor Howorth and Councilmember Tarnay 25-0259 to Discuss Potential Funding Options for the Roundhouse Aquarium (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. City of Manhattan Beach Page 11 Printed on 5/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final June 3, 2025 N. CITY MANAGER REPORT O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS This section is for items that do not require City Council action. 21. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 25-0258 INFORMATION ITEM ONLY 22. Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions: Consideration of a 25-0254 Use Permit Amendment for the construction of a new 1,440 square-foot prefabricated commercial building and outdoor seating area on a property located at 877 Manhattan Beach Boulevard and associated with an existing office use on an adjacent property located at 875 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (865 MBBLVD LLC) (Interim Community Development Director Codron). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY Q. CLOSED SESSION R. ADJOURNMENT S. FUTURE MEETINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS June 17, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting July 1, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Cancelled) 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 12 Printed on 5/29/2025 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final June 3, 2025 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS 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 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 13 Printed on 5/29/2025