CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH

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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 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 – Parks and Recreation Director Richard Gill

B.	ROLL CALL

C.	CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

D.	CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 1 - 8)

	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*

	11/18/08-1.	Approve Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of October 21, 2008 (Continued from the November 5, 2008 City Council Meeting). RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	11/18/08-2.	Approve Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of November 5, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	11/18/08-3.	Consideration of the State Budget and Legislative Update. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
	11/18/08-4.	Consideration of a Resolution Declaring Support for an Energy Partnership Between Southern California Edison and the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6165
	11/18/08-5.	Consideration of the Budgeted Purchase of 36 Trash and Recycling Containers from Quick Crete for the North Manhattan Beach Business District in the Amount of $30,533. a) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING b) APPROVE
	11/18/08-6.	Consideration of Financial Reports: a) Ratification of Demands - November 13, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE b) Investment Portfolio for the Month ending October 31, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE c) Financial Reports for the Month Ending October 31, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
	11/18/08-7.	Consideration of Status Update of a City Council Work Plan Item Regarding Intelligent Transportation System Project Along Rosecrans Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

	*Planning Commission*

	11/18/08-8.	Consideration of Action Minutes, Planning Commission Meeting of November 12, 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

G.	GENERAL BUSINESS

	11/18/08-9.	Consideration of the Installation of a Pharmaceutical Drug Drop Box for the Community to Dispose of Unwanted Medications in an Environmentally Preferable Manner. RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
	11/18/08-10.	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. a) WAIVE FURTHER READING b) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2119
	11/18/08-11.	Consideration of Status Report on the City Council 2008-2009 Work Plan Item Regarding Implementing the City’s Tree Ordinance. RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
	11/18/08-12.	Discuss and Provide Direction Regarding the Use of Polystyrene Foam Food Containers in Manhattan Beach. RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
	11/18/08-13.	Authorize a Contract with Rural Transit Consultants for a Trolley System Assessment. a) APPROVE b) APPROPRIATE $27,000 FROM THE CITY COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND
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 2, 2008	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 9, 2008	6:30 p.m.	Special 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
Tuesday, February 3, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting