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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
  8. B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
  9. C. ROLL CALL
  10. D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
  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
  12. E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES approved Pass
  13. F. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
  14. G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
  15. 13 page break
  16. H. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE) approved Pass
  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
  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
  19. 4. Consideration of an Update on the City’s Homelessness Initiatives (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian). RECEIVE AND FILE 25-0035
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  27. I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
  28. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  29. K. GENERAL BUSINESS
  30. H. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)
  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
  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
  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
  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
  35. L. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
  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
  37. 12. City Council AB 1234 Reports. RECEIVE AND FILE 25-0143
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  43. M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
  44. N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
  45. O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
  46. P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
  47. 17. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY 25-0146
  48. Q. CLOSED SESSION
  49. R. ADJOURNMENT
  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

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