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.

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 – Sawyer Mahony, 5^th Grade, Pacific Elementary School

B.	ROLL CALL

C.	CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

	07/1204.1	Annual City Recognition of Longstanding Local Businesses. PRESENT

D.	CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 2 - 15)

	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*

	07/1120.1-2	Approve Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of November 6, 2007. CONTINUED FROM THE NOVEMBER 20, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
	07/1204.3	Approve Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of November 7, 2007. APPROVE
	07/1204.4	Approve Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of November 20, 2007 CONTINUED TO THE DECEMBER 18, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
	07/1204.5	Consideration of the State Budget and Legislative Update. RECEIVE & FILE
	07/1204.6	Status Report of City Council Work Plan Item Regarding Metlox Plaza Programs and Landscape Improvements. RECEIVE & FILE
	07/1204.7	Consideration of Financial Reports: a) Ratification of Demands: November 29, 2007. APPROVE b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending October 31, 2007. RECEIVE & FILE c) Financial Reports for the Month Ending October 31, 2007. RECEIVE & FILE
	07/1204.8	Consideration of the Purchase of a Budgeted Digital Voice Recording System from Versatile Information Products, Inc. for the Police Department in the Amount of $47,712.99 Using Asset Forfeiture Funds. a) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING b) APPROVE c) APPROPRIATE $47,713 FROM ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS
	07/1204.9	Consideration of Appropriation of $15,000 from the Parking Fund for the Purchase of an Unbudgeted Replacement Coin Counting-Sorting Machine. a) APPROVE b) APPROPRIATE $15,000 FROM THE PARKING FUND
	07/1204.10	Consideration of Adoption of Annual Investment Policy. APPROVE
	07/1204.11	Amendment to Professional Services Contract with Control Automation Design, Inc. for an Additional Not-to-Exceed Fee of $40,000 for Water System Instrumentation and Programming; Approve Supplemental Appropriation of $40,000 From Water Fund Reserves. a) APPROVE b) APPROPRIATE $40,000 FROM WATER FUND RESERVES
	07/1204.12	Accept Project Update for the Sepulveda Bridge Widening Project and Approve a Professional Services Contract with Dardanelle Group, Inc. for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $48,000. APPROVE
	07/1204.13	Approval of Contract Agreement with DGA Consultants for Design Services for the Peck Reservoir Repair Project, Not-to-Exceed $19,651.00 APPROVE
	*BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS*

	*Planning Commission*

	07/1204.14	Consideration of Action Minutes, Planning Commission Meeting of November 28, 2007 RECEIVE & FILE
	07/1204.15	Consideration of Planning Commission Approval of Variances, Coastal Development Permits, a Use Permit, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 68805 for a 2-Lot, 5-Unit Condominium Project on the Property Located at 4320 Highland Avenue & 4321 Crest Drive. 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

	07/1204.16	Consideration of Status Report Regarding the Implementation of the City’s Tree Ordinance. a) RECEIVE & FILE b) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6117
	07/1106.14-17	Consideration of a Granicus Council Meeting Management System and Audio Visual System Update for the City Council Chamber and, Based on Council Direction, Appropriate $60,037.67 from the CIP Fund Balance for the Updates. a) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING b) APPROVE c) APPROPRIATE $60,037.67 FROM THE UNRESERVED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
	07/1204.18	Consideration of Ordinances to Adopt the Most Recent California Building Standards Code and City Amendments to the Following Codes: 2007 California Building Code, 2007 California Plumbing Code, 2007 California Mechanical Code, 2007 California Electrical Code, 2006 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, & Hot Tub Code and to Adopt the 2007 California Fire Code and City Amendments. a) WAIVE FURTHER READING b) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NOS. 2108 & 2109 c) SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR DECEMBER 18, 2007
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, December 18, 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Wednesday, January 2, 2008	6:30 p.m.	Meeting Cancelled
Tuesday, January 15, 2008	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 5, 2008	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 19, 2008	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting

CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH

STUDY SESSION AGENDA

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2007

5:00 P.M.

POLICE/FIRE CONFERENCE ROOM

400/420 15^TH STREET

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266

STUDY SESSION ITEM

07/1204.SS1 Consideration of City Council 2005-2007 Work Plan Item on Mansionization in Residential Areas Related to: 1) Increase Setbacks and Open Space, 2) Limit Lot Mergers, 3) Encourage the Retention of Existing Smaller Homes, and 4) Allow Accessory Structures on Adjacent Common Ownership Lots.

a) DISCUSS & PROVIDE DIRECTION

b) SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 15, 2008

B.	ADJOURN TO REGULAR MEETING