CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH

A G E N D A

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.

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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 – Assistant to the City Manager Lindy Coe-Juell

B.	ROLL CALL

C.	CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

	07/0904.1	Introduction of New Employees, Presentation of Service Awards and Recognition of Assistant Finance Director. PRESENT

D.	CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 2 - 20)

	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*

	07/0904.2	Approve Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of August 7, 2007. APPROVE
	07/0904.3	Consideration of Financial Reports a) Ratification of Demands: August 9, 2007 and August 23, 2007. APPROVE b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending July 31, 2007. RECEIVE & FILE c) Financial Reports for the Month Ending July 31, 2007. RECEIVE & FILE
	07/0904.4	Consideration of the State Budget and Legislative Update. RECEIVE & FILE
	07/0904.5	Consideration of a Resolution Appointing Representatives to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6112
	07/0904.6	Approve Retainer Agreement with the Law Firms of Kiesel, Boucher & Larson L.L.P. and Baron & Budd, P.C. to Represent the City on a Contingency Basis as a Participant in a Class Action Lawsuit to Collect Unpaid Transient Occupancy Tax from On-Line Hotel Booking Agents. APPROVE
	07/0904.7	Ratification of Motor Fuel Purchase from Nickey Petroleum in the Amount of $21,082.44. APPROVE
	07/0904.8	Consideration of a Request from the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce to Conduct a Business/Health Expo on 13th Street Between Morningside and Valley on October 17, 2007. APPROVE
	07/0904.9	This Space Intentionally Left Blank.
	07/0904.10	Award a Contract in the Net Amount of $93,000.00 for the Lifeguard Storage Room Reconstruction Project to CHI Construction, and Approve Utilizing $43,530.00 of Unused Funds Budgeted for the Strand Improvement Project. APPROVE
	07/0904.11	Award a Contract ($29,800.00) for the Herrin Street Repair Project to Newtech Engineering & Construction, Inc.; Authorize Staff to Retain Services for Inspection and Material Testing (Not-to-Exceed $6,000); and Approve an Appropriation of $38,800 from Gas Tax Fund Reserves. a) APPROVE b) APPROPRIATE $38,800 FROM THE GAS TAX FUND RESERVES
	07/0904.12	Disbursement of Progress Payments: a) Progress Payment No. 2 in the Net Amount of $188,434.80 to West Valley Construction, Inc. for the 2004-2005 Water Main Replacement Project. APPROVE b) Final Payment in the Net Amount of $218,999.74 to American Asphalt South, Inc.; Change Order No. 1 in the Net Amount of $3,348.04; Supplemental Appropriation ($6,363.04) from Gas Tax Reserves; Formally Accept the 2007 Slurry Seal Project as Complete; and Authorize Filing of the Appropriate Notice of Completion. APPROVE c) Progress Payment No. 2 in the Net Amount of $204,709.30 to Environmental Construction Inc. for the Manhattan Village Soccer Park Synthetic Turf Field Project. APPROVE

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

	*Cultural Arts Commission*

	07/0904.13	Consideration of Draft Minutes, Cultural Arts Commission Special Meeting of July 23, 2007. RECEIVE & FILE

	*Library Commission*

	07/0904.14	This Space Intentionally Left Blank.

	*Planning Commission*

	07/0904.15	Consideration of Action Minutes, Planning Commission Meeting of August 8, 2007. RECEIVE & FILE
	07/0904.16	Consideration of Action Minutes, Planning Commission Meeting of August 22, 2007. RECEIVE & FILE
	07/0904.17	Consideration of the Planning Commission Decision to Approve a Master Use Permit Amendment for Proposed On-Site Wine Tasting Within an Existing Supermarket Located at 2700 Sepulveda Boulevard (Ralph’s) and Determine that the Public Necessity Would be Served by the Issuance of a Liquor License. RECEIVE & FILE
	07/0904.18	Consideration of Planning Commission Approval of a Coastal Development Permit to Allow Construction of Two Buried Wastewater Force Mains to Replace an Existing Wastewater Force Main With a New Above-Ground Equipment Room Adjacent to Existing Beach Access Stairs at 2601 The Strand. RECEIVE & FILE

	07/0904.19	Consideration of a Variance and Coastal Development Permit for a Proposed New Single Family Residence to Project Into a Required Front Yard Setback on a Portion of a Lot at 124 21^st Place. RECEIVE & FILE
	07/0904.20	Consideration of Planning Commission Approval of a Master Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for a Mixed-Use Commercial Building with Two Restaurants (with Continued Use of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses), Two Retail Suites, and One Office Suite, With Underground Parking at 1001 Manhattan Avenue. RECEIVE & FILE

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

G.	GENERAL BUSINESS

	07/0904.21	Presentation by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments and the South Bay Energy Savings Center. ACCEPT PRESENTATION
	07/0904.22	Presentation and Update for the Facilities Strategic Plan and Appropriate $46,800 for Consulting Work and Project Materials Provided by MDA Johnson Favaro. a) RECEIVE & FILE b) APPROPRIATE $46,800 FROM THE UNRESERVED CIP BALANCE
	07/0904.23	Prioritization of Traffic Studies and Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan Areas as Initiated by the City Council Work Plan. DISCUSS & PROVIDE DIRECTION
	07/0904.24	Discussion of Aerial Advertising. 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

L.	ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, September 18, 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
Tuesday, November 6, 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 20, 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 4, 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 18, 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting

CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2007 - 5:30 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

1400 HIGHLAND AVENUE

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266

A.	ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:

	1.	CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

		Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (one case).
	2.	CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION

		Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (one case).

B.	RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
C.	RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
D.	ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
E.	ADJOURNMENT