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 – Public Works Director Jim Arndt

B.	ROLL CALL

C.	CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

	07/1218.1	Presentation of Certificates to the Winners of the 2007 Manhattan Beach Library Children’s Bookmark Contest. PRESENT
	07/1218.2	Presentation of a Proclamation to the American Red Cross Declaring the Month of January, 2008, as National Volunteer Blood Donor Month. PRESENT
	07/1218.3	Presentation of a Commendation to Utilities Manager Clarence Van Corbach in Recognition of his Dedicated Service to the City of Manhattan Beach. PRESENT
	07/1218.4	Presentation of a Commendation to Outgoing Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board Member Bill Cooper. PRESENT

D.	CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 5 - 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*

	07/1218.5a	Approve Minutes of the City Council Adjourned Regular and Regular Meeting of November 20, 2007. CONTINUED FROM THE DECEMBER 4, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
	07/1218.5b	Approve Minutes of the City Council Study Session and Regular Meeting of December 4, 2007. APPROVE
	07/1218.6	Declare Vacancy: Planning Commission, Seat No. 3 (Schlager). DECLARE VACANT
	07/1218.7	Consideration of a Resolution of Intention to Provide for Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District and Setting January 15, 2008 for a Public Hearing. a) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6118 b) SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 15, 2008
	07/1218.8	Consideration of Financial Report: Ratification of Demands: December 13, 2007. APPROVE
	07/1218.9	Consideration of Ratification of Motor Fuel Purchase from Merrimac Energy Group in the Amount of $25,566.14. APPROVE
	07/1218.10	Consideration of the Reclassification of Two Senior Civil Engineers to Principal Engineers. APPROVE
	07/1218.11	Appropriation of $176,608.45 From the General Fund for Verizon and Time Warner Design Plans for Underground Utility Assessment District 13. a) APPROVE b) APPROPRIATE $176,608.45 FROM GENERAL FUND RESERVES
	07/1204.12-12	Appropriate Funds ($48,000) from Proposition “C” Fund Balance for the Previously Approved Sepulveda Bridge Widening Project Contract with Dardanelle Group Which Was Approved on December 4, 2007. a) APPROVE b) APPROPRIATE $48,000 FROM AVAILABLE PROPOSITION C FUND BALANCE
	07/1218.13	Disbursement of Progress Payments: a) Progress Payment No. 1 in the Net Amount of $25,200.00 to the Sea Laboratory for Planting of Native Landscaping on the Strand Improvement Project. APPROVE b) Final Payment in the Net Amount of $41,589.00 to California Hazardous Services; Formally Accept the 2007 Public Safety Facility Fuel Tank Improvement Project as Complete; and Authorize Filing of the Appropriate Notice of Completion. APPROVE c) Final Payment in the Net Amount of $19,080.00 to Everlast Painting Co.; Formally Accept the Facilities Painting Project as Complete; and Authorize Filing of the Appropriate Notice of Completion. APPROVE

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

	*Parks and Recreation Commission*

	07/1218.14	Consideration of Draft Minutes, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of December 3, 2007. RECEIVE & FILE

	*Planning Commission*

	07/1218.15	Consideration of Action Minutes, Planning Commission Meeting of December 12, 2007. 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

	07/1204.18-16	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) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING b) ADOPT ORDINANCES 2108 & 2109
G.	GENERAL BUSINESS

	07/1218.17	West Basin Municipal Water District – Water Supply Report and Resolution. a) RECEIVE & FILE b) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6119
	07/1218.18	Presentation by Scott Gobble Regarding Southern California Edison Activities. RECEIVE & FILE
	07/1218.19	Review and Approve the Banner Sign Locations for the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District (BID). APPROVE
	07/1218.20	Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 8.20.010 of Chapter 8.20 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code to Clarify the Meaning of “Transient” Within the Uniform Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Ordinance. a) WAIVE FURTHER READING b) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2110
	ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO A MEETING OF THE *MANHATTAN BEACH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CORPORATION* 07/1218.A Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Manhattan Beach Capital Improvements Corporation. ELECT: A NEW PRESIDENT, AND IF THE CURRENT VICE PRESIDENT IS ELECTED PRESIDENT, A NEW VICE PRESIDENT *ADJOURN THE MANHATTAN BEACH* *CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CORPORATION MEETING* *AND RECONVENE TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING*
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
	07/1218.21	Request by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery to Discuss Pre-Qualification Training for Potential Boards & Commissioners and Request by Councilmember Cohen to Discuss the Development of Orientation & Training for Newly Appointed Boards & Commissioners.
L.	ADJOURNMENT

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
Tuesday, March 4, 2008	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 18, 2008	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting

CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 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

		City May Decide to Initiate Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (one case).

	3.	CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

		Property: 1330 Parkview; 1334 Parkview Agency Negotiator: Geoff Dolan, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Keith Brackpool
		Negotiation of Ground Lease for Possible Sale of Property and Terms Thereof.

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

ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

TO A MEETING OF THE