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.

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.

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

CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

10/21/08-1.

Introduction of New Employees and Presentation of Service Awards.

RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT

D.	CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 2 - 19)

	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*

	10/21/08-2.	Approve Minutes of the Special Joint City Council/Manhattan Beach Unified School District Meeting of October 6, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	10/21/08-3.	Approve Minutes of the City Council Adjourned Regular and Regular Meeting of October 7, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	10/21/08-4.	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; and Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office. RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 6156, 6157 & 6158
	10/21/08-5.	Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding Municipal Lobbying. RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2117
	10/21/08-6.	Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Title 10 Appeal Process and Application of Robert’s Rules of Order. RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2118
	10/21/08-7.	Consideration of the State Budget and Legislative Update. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
	10/21/08-8.	Approve a Request from the Chamber of Commerce to Cover Parking Meters from Saturday, November 29, 2008 through Thursday, December 25, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	10/21/08-9.	Consideration of the Budgeted Purchase of One Paramedic Rescue Ambulance for the Fire Department from Leader Industries in the Amount of $87,069.90. RECOMMENDATION: a) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING b) APPROVE c) APPROPRIATE $5,570 FROM THE FLEET MANAGEMENT FUND
	10/21/08-10.	Consideration of the Purchase of Five Police Patrol Cars from Fairview Ford ($150,473.36), and Award of Contract to South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority to Equip the Vehicles ($69,808.35). RECOMMENDATION: a) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING b) APPROVE c) APPROPRIATE $45,300 FROM THE FLEET MANAGEMENT FUND
	10/21/08-11.	Consideration of Financial Report: Ratification of Demands - October 16, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	10/21/08-12.	Approve Memorandum of Agreement for Santa Monica Bay Beaches Bacteria TMDL Shoreline Monitoring ($34,320). RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	10/21/08-13.	Consideration of a Resolution Adopting Tree Removal Permit Fee RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6163
	10/21/08-14.	Award a Contract ($42,245.00) Vapor Recovery Retrofit – City of Manhattan Beach Corporate Yard to Fleming Environmental Incorporated. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	10/21/08-15.	Disbursement of Progress Payments: a) Final Payment in the Net Amount of $13,621.54 to Robert G. Castongia, Inc; Formally Accept the 2006-2007 Water Main Project as Complete; and Authorize Filing of the Appropriate Notice of Completion. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE b) Progress Payment No. 2 in the Net Amount of $39,865.68 to C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc. for the Manhattan Beach Park Improvement Project. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	10/21/08-16.	Consideration of the Grant Funded Purchase of Two Automated License Plate Readers from PIPS Technology in an Amount Not-to–Exceed $50,011 and Law Enforcement Equipment in the Amount of $24,118. RECOMMENDATION: a) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING b) APPROVE c) APPROPRIATE $74,129 FROM THE GENERAL FUND

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Parks and Recreation Commission

10/21/08-17.

Consideration of Draft Minutes, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of October 6, 2008.

RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE

	*Parking & Public Improvements Commission*

	10/21/08-18.	Consideration of Action Minutes, Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of September 25, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
	*Planning Commission*

	10/21/08-19.	Consideration of Action Minutes, Planning Commission Meeting of October 8, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND 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

	10/21/08-20.	Consideration of Parking and Public Improvements Commission’s Recommendations for the Implementation of the 2008 Downtown Parking Management Plan Measures and Public Hearing Adopting Increased Parking Meter Rates and Parking Citation Fines. RECOMMENDATION: a) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING b) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION c) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 6160, 6161 & 6162
G.	GENERAL BUSINESS

	10/21/08-21.	Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.108 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code (Vehicles for Hire Franchise) Establishing Phased-In Requirements for Clean Air Vehicles Used in the Operation of the City Franchise. RECOMMENDATION: a) WAIVE FURTHER READING b) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2119
	10/21/08-22.	Report on Statewide Water Shortage and Conversion Strategies. RECOMMENDATION: a) RECEIVE AND FILE b) REFER TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE
	10/21/08-23.	Consideration of a Resolution Providing for a Procedure to Resolve Tie Votes for Elected Offices at General Municipal Elections. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6159
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

Wednesday, November 5, 2008	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 18, 2008	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 2, 2008	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 16, 2008	-----------	Meeting Cancelled
Tuesday, January 6, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 20, 2009,	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting