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CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 7, 2008
5:30 P.M. Adjourned Regular Meeting Council Chambers 1400 Highland Avenue
Closed Session for the Following Purposes
(SEE SEPARATE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA)
6:30 P.M. Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers 1400 Highland Avenue |
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A G E N D A |
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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 15th 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.
All Public Hearing and General Business agenda items which have not been introduced by 10:30 p.m. will be continued to the next Regular City Council meeting, or to such other time set by the City Council prior to adjournment, unless the Council votes to suspend this rule.
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. |
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THE RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION IS LISTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE TITLE OF EACH ITEM IN BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS. |
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PLEDGE TO FLAG – Miriam Sachs, 5th Grade, Meadows Elementary School |
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ROLL CALL |
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CEREMONIAL CALENDAR |
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Presentation of Proclamation to Soroptimist International – Camino Real Region, Declaring the Month of October 2008 as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” and the Month of November 2008 as “End Domestic Violence Month”. RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT |
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CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 2 - 17) |
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC |
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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. |
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GENERAL CONSENT |
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Approve Minutes of the Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting of September 9, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
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Approve Minutes of the City Council Adjourned Regular and Regular Meeting of September 16, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
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Consideration of Moving the Scheduled City Council Meeting From November 4, 2008 to November 5, 2008 in Consideration of the Presidential Election. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
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Consideration of Resolutions Calling and Giving Notice of the Tuesday, March 3, 2009, General Municipal Election; Requesting Assistance from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office; and Authorizing the Conduct of a Special Runoff Election for Elective Offices in the Event of a Tie Vote. RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 6156, 6157, 6158 & 6159
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Approval of a Contract with Election Consultants Martin & Chapman for Election Services Pertaining to the Tuesday, March 3, 2009 General Municipal Election (Not-to-Exceed $55,000). RECOMMENDATION: a) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING b) APPROVE
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Consideration of Ratification of Motor Fuel Purchase from Nickey Petroleum in the Amount of $28,110.73. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
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Consideration of Financial Reports. a) Ratification of Demands: September 18, 2008 and October 2, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending August 31, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE c) Financial Reports for the Month Ending August 31, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
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Consideration of a One-Year Contract for a Health and Wellness Program with Wellness Solutions in the Amount of $55,000. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
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Consideration of a One-Year Renewal of Storage Area Network Maintenance Agreement with Nth Generation Computing, Inc. in the Amount of $25,002.00 RECOMMENDATION: a) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING b) APPROVE
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Consideration of a Two-Year Contract With Active Network to Provide Online Parks and Recreation Class and Facility Reservation Services (Estimated Annual Cost of $65,300). RECOMMENDATION: a) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING b) APPROVE
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Disbursement of Progress Payments: a) Final Payment in the Net Amount of $13,594.03 to CHI Construction; Formally Accept the Lifeguard Storage Reconstruction Project as Complete; and Authorize Filing of the Appropriate Notice of Completion. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE b) Progress Payment No. 1 in the Net Amount of $49,238.37 to C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc. for the Manhattan Beach Park Improvement Project. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
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Consideration of a Proposal from Beach Cities Transit to Participate in Funding Operation For the 109 Line for Two Years in Conjunction with the Cities of Hermosa Beach, El Segundo and Redondo Beach ($61,300). RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS |
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Cultural Arts Commission
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Consideration of Draft Minutes, Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of September 9, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
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Planning Commission |
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Consideration of Action Minutes, Planning Commission Meeting of September 24, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
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Consideration of a Planning Commission Decision to Approve a Use Permit and Variance for Construction of Two Commercial Buildings Located at the Northwest Corner of Sepulveda and Manhattan Beach Boulevard at 1129 North Sepulveda Boulevard. RECOMMENDATION: UPHOLD PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION
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Consideration of the Planning Commission Decision Approving an 18-Foot Diameter Driveway Vehicular Turntable for a New Duplex at 729 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. RECOMMENDATION: UPHOLD PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION |
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS (One Minute Limit) |
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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! |
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PUBLIC HEARINGS |
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GENERAL BUSINESS |
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Consideration of a Resolution to Support the Manhattan Beach School Improvement Bond Measure BB. RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6155
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Presentation of a Status Report for the Los Angeles County West Coast Basin Seawater Barrier Project in Veteran's Parkway. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
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Consideration of a One-Year Contract Extension of the Refuse Franchise Agreement with Waste Management. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
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Status Report on the City Council Work Plan Item Regarding the Gas Lamp Conversion Feasibility Study. RECOMMENDATION: a) RECEIVE AND FILE b) REFER TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE
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Consideration of the City Council Work Plan Item to Discuss the Vehicle Replacement Options. RECOMMENDATION: a) RECEIVE AND FILE b) REFER TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE
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Consideration of an Ordinance Regarding Municipal Lobbying. RECOMMENDATION: a) WAIVE FURTHER READING b) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2117
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Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Title 10 Appeal Process and Application of Robert’s Rules of Order. RECOMMENDATION: a) WAIVE FURTHER READING b) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2118
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR |
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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. |
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (Three Minute Limit) |
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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! |
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CITY MANAGER REPORT(S) |
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OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS, COMMITTEE AND TRAVEL REPORTS |
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Request by Mayor Montgomery to Review the Current City Council Assignments. RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION |
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ADJOURNMENT |
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008 |
6:30 p.m. |
Regular Meeting |
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008 |
6:30 p.m. |
Regular Meeting |
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008 |
6:30 p.m. |
Regular Meeting |
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008 |
6:30 p.m. |
Regular Meeting |
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008 |
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Meeting Cancelled |
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CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008 - 5:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1400 HIGHLAND AVENUE MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266 |
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ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS: |
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION |
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Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (one case). |
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
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Vasquez v. City of Manhattan Beach (Worker’s Compensation) |
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6) |
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Agency Negotiator: Geoff Dolan, City Manager Cathy Hanson, Human Resources Director
Employee Organization: Teamsters & Unrepresented Management Group |
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RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
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RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
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ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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ADJOURNMENT
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