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 – Robbie Zimmerman, 4^th Grade, Robinson Elementary School

B.	ROLL CALL

C.	CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

	08/0205.1	Presentation of American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Justice Certificate of Merit Award for the Public Safety Building. ACCEPT PRESENTATION
	08/0205.2	Introduction of New Employees, Employee Promotions and Service Awards. PRESENT

D.	CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 3 - 17)

	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*

	08/0205.3	Approve Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of December 17, 2007. APPROVE
	08/0205.4	Approve Minutes of the Joint City Council/Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of January 8, 2008. APPROVE
	08/0205.5	Approve Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of January 15, 2008. APPROVE
	08/0205.6	This Space Intentionally Left Blank.
	08/0205.7	Consideration of a Full-Time Environmental Programs Manager Position. APPROVE
	08/0205.8	Consideration of Financial Reports: a) Ratification of Demands: January 24, 2008. APPROVE b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending December 31, 2008. RECEIVE & FILE c) Financial Reports for the Month Ending December 31, 2008. RECEIVE & FILE
	08/0205.9	Consideration of Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Mid-Year Budget Review. RECEIVE & FILE
	08/0205.10	Approve Appropriation ($32,000) from the Gas Tax Reserve Fund as Payment to Southern California Edison (SCE) for the Undergrounding of Street Light Services on Manhattan Beach Boulevard. a) APPROVE b) APPROPRIATE $32,000 FROM THE GAS TAX RESERVE FUND
	08/0205.11	Disbursement of Progress Payments: a) Progress Payment No. 2 in the Net Amount of $218,160 to Utility Services Company for the Elevated Water Tank Maintenance Project. APPROVE b) Progress Payment No. 1 in the Net Amount of $222,240.15 to Griffith Company for the Pervious Pavement Parking Lots Project; Approve Change Order No. 1 ($18,162.95). APPROVE c) Final Payment in the Net Amount of $4,500 to Environmental Construction Inc.; Formally Accept the Manhattan Village Soccer Park Synthetic Turf Field Project as Complete; and Authorize Filing of the Appropriate Notice of Completion. APPROVE
	08/0205.12	Authorize City Manager to Execute Professional Services Agreements with Willdan, Psomas, AAE, Inc., DGA Consultants, and RKA Consulting Group for As-Needed Professional Engineering Services. APPROVE
	*BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS*

	*Cultural Arts Commission*

	08/0205.13	Consideration of Draft Minutes, Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of December 6, 2007. RECEIVE & FILE
	*Parking & Public Improvements Commission*

	08/0205.14	Consideration of Action Minutes, Parking & Public Improvements Commission Meeting of January 24, 2008. RECEIVE & FILE

	*Planning Commission*

	08/0205.15	Consideration of Action Minutes, Planning Commission Meeting of January 9, 2008. RECEIVE & FILE
	08/0205.16	Application for a Master Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit Amendment for a Commercial Building Located in the Non-Appeal Coastal Jurisdiction at 1100 Manhattan Avenue. RECEIVE & FILE
	08/0205.17	Consideration of Planning Commission Approval of a Tree Permit Application for Removal of a Protected American Sweetgum Tree (Liquidambar Styraciflua) in the Front Yard at 605 26^th Street (Colligan). 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

	08/0115.22-18	Consideration of a City Council 2005-2007 Work Plan Item on Mansionization in Residential Areas as Recommended by the Planning Commission: Amendments to Various Sections of the Zoning Code (Title 10) and the Local Coastal Program Including but not Limited 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. (CONTINUED FROM THE JANUARY 15, 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) a) CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING b) WAIVE FURTHER READING c) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2111 (ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS) d) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2112 (LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENTS)
	08/0205.19	Consideration of an Appeal of the Planning Commission Decision Denying a Use Permit, Alcohol Beverage License and Variance from Maximum Allowable Building Height for a Proposed Rite-Aid Retail Pharmacy at 1100 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. a) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING b) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6122

G.	GENERAL BUSINESS

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.
	08/0115.19-20	Approval of a Contract Agreement in the Amount of $202,300 for Assessment Engineering Services for Five (5) Proposed Utility Underground Assessment Districts (Districts 8, 12, 13, 14 and 15) and Authorize an Appropriation in the Net Amount of $202,300. (CONTINUED FROM THE JANUARY 15, 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) a) APPROVE b) APPROPRIATE $202,300 FROM THE UNRESERVED GENERAL FUND
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, 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
Tuesday, April 1, 2008	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 15, 2008	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting

CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2008 - 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 (two cases).
	2.	PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
		(Government Code Section 54957) Title: City Attorney

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