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City Council Regular Meeting

April 1, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting

City Council Chambers and Zoom

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Agenda — 56 items

  1. 1 MANHATTAN BEACH’S CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU!
  2. 1 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY ARCHIVES THE VIDEO RECORDINGS OF ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND THE VIDEO FOR THIS MEETING IS HEREBY INCORPORATED BY THIS REFERENCE. ALSO IN SUPPORT OF MORE TRANSPARENCY AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE, THE CITY OFFERS CLOSED CAPTIONING FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. FOR A COMPLETE RECORD OF THIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING, GO TO:
  3. 2 CERTIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA POSTING
  4. 2 www.manhattanbeach.gov/departments/city-clerk/city-council-meetings-agendas-and-minutes
  5. 3 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.
  6. 4 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY ACT ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
  7. A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:55
  8. B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 0:59
  9. C. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 4:20
  10. D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR ▶ jump to 4:45
  11. 1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Mira Costa High School Cheer Team for Winning First Place in the 2025 CIF State Championship Invitational (Continued from the March 4, 2025, City Council Meeting). PRESENT 25-0134 ▶ jump to 4:49
  12. E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES approved Pass ▶ jump to 15:31
  13. F. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON) ▶ jump to 15:55
  14. G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON) ▶ jump to 26:25
  15. 13 page break
  16. H. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE) approved Pass ▶ jump to 49:39
  17. 2. City Council Minutes: This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s): a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Outdoor Dining Study Session) Minutes of March 11, 2025 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2025 c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2025 (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE 25-0145 ▶ jump to 50:01
  18. 3. Declaration of Proclamations for the Following: a) April 2, 2025, as World Autism Awareness Day b) April 8, 2025, as International Be Kind To Lawyers Day c) April 21, 2025, as National Volunteer Appreciation Day d) April 22, 2025, as Earth Day e) April 23, 2025, as National Administrative Professionals Day f) April 6 - April 12, 2025, as National Library Week g) April 12 - April 19, 2025, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators (RCC) Week h) April 13 - April 19, 2025, as Animal Control Officers Appreciation Week i) April 27 - May 3, 2025, as Preservation Week (Collection of Written Material and Artifacts/History) j) April 2025, as National Earth Month k) April 2025, as Records and Information Management Month l) April 2025, as National Volunteer Month. PROCLAIM 25-0149 ▶ jump to 49:41
  19. 4. Consideration of an Update on the City’s Homelessness Initiatives (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian). RECEIVE AND FILE 25-0035 ▶ jump to 49:42
  20. 6. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-0004, Amending the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code and the Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program to Implement Five Programs Included in the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element, and Adopting the Second Addendum to a Previously Adopted Negative Declaration (No Budget Impact) (Interim Community Development Director Codron). ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-0004 25-0136 ▶ jump to 143:38
  21. 5. Consideration of a Resolution Ordering Plans, Specifications, Cost Estimates, and Engineer’s Report for Annual Street Lighting and Landscaping Assessments (No Budget Impact) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0031 25-0108 ▶ jump to 49:43
  22. 7. Consideration of Resolutions Making a Determination that the Manhattan Beach Advanced Traffic Signal (MBATS) System Project Qualifies for a Categorical Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 (c) of the State CEQA Guidelines; Approving the Plans and Specifications; Awarding a Construction Agreement to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for $15,028,763, Including Contingency; and Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. for $1,111,741 for Construction Management and Inspection Services (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee). A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0032 AND 25-0033 B) MAKE A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA 25-0101 ▶ jump to 167:38
  23. 6. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-0004, Amending the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code and the Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program to Implement Five Programs Included in the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element, and Adopting the Second Addendum to a Previously Adopted Negative Declaration (No Budget Impact) (Interim Community Development Director Codron). ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-0004 25-0136 approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:38
  24. 7. Consideration of Resolutions Making a Determination that the Manhattan Beach Advanced Traffic Signal (MBATS) System Project Qualifies for a Categorical Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 (c) of the State CEQA Guidelines; Approving the Plans and Specifications; Awarding a Construction Agreement to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for $15,028,763, Including Contingency; and Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. for $1,111,741 for Construction Management and Inspection Services (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee). A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0032 AND 25-0033 B) MAKE A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA 25-0101 approved Pass ▶ jump to 167:38
  25. 8. Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance and Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.37 (Public Projects) of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code to Remove the Online Bid and Proposal Service Fee for Capital Projects and Public Construction Projects (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee). A) ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 25-0003-U B) INTRODUCE AND CONDUCT FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-0003 25-0104 ▶ jump to 169:21
  26. 9. Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Unbudgeted) (Public Works Director Lee). DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY ACTION 25-0123 ▶ jump to 49:45
  27. I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 50:29
  28. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 171:48
  29. K. GENERAL BUSINESS ▶ jump to 171:50
  30. H. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE) ▶ jump to 49:39
  31. 10. Consideration of Resolutions Authorizing the Acquisition of Property Located at 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard; Appropriating $13,221,000 from the CIP Fund for the Purchase and Potential Demolition of the On-Site Structure; Transferring $13,221,000 from the Unreserved General Fund Balance to the CIP Fund; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Required to Complete the Acquisition; and Approving the Intention to Issue Tax-Exempt Obligations (Unbudgeted) (City Manager Mirzakhanian). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.) A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0035 and 25-0036 B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS 25-0157 approved Pass ▶ jump to 190:34
  32. 26 Consideration of Resolutions Making a Determination that the Manhattan Beach Advanced Traffic Signal (MBATS) System Project Qualifies for a Categorical Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 (c) of the State CEQA Guidelines; Approving the Plans and Specifications; Awarding a Construction Agreement to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for $15,028,763, Including Contingency; and Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. for $1,111,741 for Construction Management and Inspection Services (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee). A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0032 AND 25-0033 B) MAKE A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA 25-0101 approved Pass ▶ jump to 168:11
  33. 11. Consideration of a Resolution Adopting a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) (No Budget Impact) (Interim Community Development Director Codron.) (Estimated Time: 1 Hr. 30 Mins.) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0034 25-0050 approved Pass ▶ jump to 252:10
  34. 27 Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance and Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.37 (Public Projects) of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code to Remove the Online Bid and Proposal Service Fee for Capital Projects and Public Construction Projects (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee). A) ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 25-0003-U B) INTRODUCE AND CONDUCT FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-0003 25-0104 approved Pass ▶ jump to 170:06
  35. L. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ▶ jump to 252:38
  36. 8. Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance and Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.37 (Public Projects) of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code to Remove the Online Bid and Proposal Service Fee for Capital Projects and Public Construction Projects (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee). A) ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 25-0003-U B) INTRODUCE AND CONDUCT FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-0003 25-0104 approved Pass ▶ jump to 170:06
  37. 12. City Council AB 1234 Reports. RECEIVE AND FILE 25-0143 ▶ jump to 252:41
  38. 29 Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance and Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.37 (Public Projects) of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code to Remove the Online Bid and Proposal Service Fee for Capital Projects and Public Construction Projects (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee). A) ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 25-0003-U B) INTRODUCE AND CONDUCT FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-0003 25-0104 approved Pass ▶ jump to 171:21
  39. 13. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Tarnay and Mayor Howorth to Discuss the Use of a Shuttle Service in the City (City Manager Mirzakhanian). DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 25-0153 ▶ jump to 252:48
  40. 14. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Tarnay and Mayor Howorth to Discuss the Ways for the City to Support Marine Mammal Care Center (City Manager Mirzakhanian). DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 25-0154 ▶ jump to 253:23
  41. 15. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Franklin and Councilmember Charelian to Discuss an Electrical Cost Study of City Facilities and the Potential Fiscal Implications of Lowering the City’s Renewable Energy Rate (City Manager Mirzakhanian). DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 25-0155 ▶ jump to 254:05
  42. 16. Consideration of a Request by Mayor Howorth and Councilmember Franklin to Discuss the Deposit Submitted by Michael Zisliss for the Installation of a Trash Enclosure at Brewco, Due to Potential Changes in the City’s Trash Enclosure Requirements Since the Deposit Was Made (City Manager Mirzakhanian). DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 25-0156 ▶ jump to 254:39
  43. M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 254:52
  44. N. CITY MANAGER REPORT ▶ jump to 257:08
  45. O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ▶ jump to 257:13
  46. P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ▶ jump to 257:17
  47. 17. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY 25-0146 ▶ jump to 257:18
  48. Q. CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 257:22
  49. R. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 258:06
  50. S. FUTURE MEETINGS
  51. 42 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
  52. 43 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
  53. T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
  54. 45 CITY HOLIDAYS:
  55. 49 _____________________________ Breana Contreras Recording Secretary _____________________________ Amy Thomas Howorth Mayor
  56. 50 ATTEST: _____________________________ Liza Tamura City Clerk