CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH

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WELCOME . . . By your presence in the City Council Chambers, you are participating in the process of representative government. To encourage that participation, the City Council has specified a time for citizen comments at two places on its agenda ‑‑ once following the Consent Calendar, at which time citizens may address the Council concerning any brief item not on the agenda and not-to-exceed one minute in duration for any speaker; and again following Items Removed from the Consent Calendar, at which time citizens may address the Council on any matter of City business not on the agenda with each speaker limited to three minutes, unless the time limit is extended by the Mayor with the consent of the Council.

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 world wide web at www.citymb.info, at the County Library located at 1320 Highland Avenue, the Police Department located at 420 15^th 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 310/ 802-5056 to make an inquiry concerning the nature of the item described on the agenda.

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.

Your City government welcomes your interest and hopes you will attend the Manhattan Beach City Council meetings often.

THE RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION IS LISTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE TITLE OF EACH ITEM IN BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS.

A.	PLEDGE TO FLAG – Police Chief Rod Uyeda

B.	ROLL CALL

C.	CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

	07/0717.1	Presentation of "There’s No Place Like Manhattan Beach" to the Manhattan Beach Girl Scout Neighborhood in Recognition of Their Extraordinary Contribution to the Community. PRESENT
	07/0717.2	Presentation of Commendations to 15 Girl Scouts on the Occasion of Achieving their Gold Award and to 13 Boy Scouts on the Occasion of Achieving Their Eagle Award. PRESENT
	07/0717.3	Presentation of the 2007 Manhattan Beach Recreation and Youth Services Award to Lisa Popovich and Monica Wood. PRESENT

D.	CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 4 - 14)

	NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

	The Consent Calendar adopting the printed Recommended Council Action will be enacted with one vote. The Mayor will first ask the staff, the public and the Councilmembers if there is anyone who wishes to remove any item from the Consent Calendar for discussion and consideration. The matters removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered individually at the end of this Agenda under “Items Removed from the Consent Calendar.” At that time, any member of the audience may comment on any item pulled from the Consent Calendar. The entire Consent Calendar, with the exception of items removed to be discussed under “Items Removed from the Consent Calendar,” is then voted upon by roll call under one motion.

	*GENERAL CONSENT*

	07/0717.4	Approve Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of July 3, 2007. APPROVE
	07/0717.5	Consideration of the State Budget and Legislative Update. RECEIVE & FILE
	07/0717.6	Consideration of Appointment of Brian Barkage to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board. APPOINT
	07/0717.7	Consideration of Compensation Adjustment for City Attorney. APPROVE
	07/0717.8	Consideration of a Resolution for Acceptance of a Grant from the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) for Increased Education and Enforcement Activities Regarding Alcohol Beverage Control Laws in the Amount of $80,229 and Appropriate Said Amount from the Unreserved General Fund Balance, Which Will Be Reimbursed by the Grant. a) APPROVE b) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6106 c) APPROPRIATE $80,229 FROM UNRESERVED GENERAL FUND
	07/0717.9	Consideration of Financial Reports a) Ratification of Demands: July 2, 2007 and July 12, 2007. APPROVE b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending June 30, 2007. RECEIVE & FILE
	07/0717.10	Ratification of Motor Fuel Purchase from Southern Counties Oil Company in the Amount of $22,803.02. APPROVE

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

	*Cultural Arts Commission*

	07/0717.11	Consideration of Draft Minutes, Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of June 12, 2007. RECEIVE & FILE
	*Parks and Recreation Commission*

	07/0717.12	Consideration of Draft Minutes, Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting of June 25, 2007. RECEIVE & FILE
	*Parking & Public Improvements Commission*

	07/0717.13	Consideration of Action Minutes, Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of June 28, 2007. RECEIVE & FILE
	07/0717.14	Consideration of Parking and Public Improvements Commission Recommendation to Approve a New Painted Crosswalk at Highland Avenue and 7^th Street. APPROVE PPIC RECOMMENDATION

E.	COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS (One Minute Limit)

	This portion of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for citizens to address the Council regarding community announcements. The duration for an individual speaking under Community Announcements is limited to one minute. A second, extended opportunity to speak is provided under Section I, Audience Participation. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item not on the agenda. Please complete the "Request to Address the City Council" card by filling out your name and city of residence and returning it to the City Clerk. Thank you!

F.	PUBLIC HEARINGS

	07/0717.15	Consideration of Planning Commission Approval of a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Master Use Permit Including Parking Reduction, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Loading Space Size Variance, and a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impacts for a 30-Unit Mixed-Use, Medical, Retail and Restaurant Commercial Condominium Development at 1000 Sepulveda Boulevard. a) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING b) WAIVE FURTHER READING c) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2105 d) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 6107 & 6108
G.	GENERAL BUSINESS

	07/0619.12-16	Consideration of Parking and Public Improvements Commission Recommendation to Approve Installation of Pedestrian Signal Indications in All Directions and Deny the Request for Protected Left Turn Arrows at the Intersection of Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Redondo Avenue. DISCUSS & PROVIDE DIRECTION
	07/0717.17	Facilities Strategic Plan Update; Consideration of a Contract with the Lew Edwards Group for a Non-Advocacy Public Education Program and Polling Service; and Appropriate $156,600 from the Unreserved Capital Improvement Plan Fund Balance. a) RECEIVE & FILE b) APPROVE c) APPROPRIATE $156,600 FROM THE UNRESERVED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND BALANCE d) DISCUSS & PROVIDE DIRECTION
	07/0717.18	Presentation of the City's New Website. RECEIVE & FILE
	07/0717.19	Discussion of Loss of Transient Occupancy Taxes As a Result of Hotel Bookings Through On-Line Travel Companies. DISCUSS & PROVIDE DIRECTION
H.	ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR

	Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be discussed individually at this time. The Mayor, with the consent of the Council, may impose a time limit on speakers addressing these issues. The audience may comment on any of these matters, however for Public Hearing items, testimony will be limited to arguments about whether or not the item should be appealed -- the merits of the case will not be discussed.

I.	AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (Three Minute Limit)

	Citizens may address the Council regarding any item of City business not on the agenda. The duration for an individual speaking under Audience Participation is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item not on the agenda. Please complete the "Request to Address the City Council" card by filling out your name and city of residence and returning it to the City Clerk. Thank you!

J.	CITY MANAGER REPORT(S)

K.	OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS, COMMITTEE AND TRAVEL REPORTS

	07/0717.20	Request by Councilmember Montgomery to Provide an Update Regarding the City Council Chambers Remodel and Technology Improvements. DISCUSS & PROVIDE DIRECTION
L.	ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, August 7, 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 21 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 3, 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 17, 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 2, 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 16, 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting