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 – Zachary Chan, 5^thGrade, Pennekamp Elementary School

B.	ROLL CALL

C.	CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

	12/02/08-1.	Presentation of Certificates to the Winners of the 2008 Manhattan Beach Library Children’s Bookmark Contest. RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT
	12/02/08-2.	Presentation of Certificates to the Winners of the 2008 Fire Department Annual “Home Escape Plan” Contest. RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT
	12/02/08-3.	Recognition of Various Youth Sports Organizations for Their Commitment to the City’s “Our Promise to Kids” Program. RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT
	12/02/08-4.	Annual City Recognition of Longstanding Local Businesses. RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT

D.	CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 5 – 16 )

	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*

	12/02/08-5.	Approve Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of November 18, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: CONTINUED TO THE JANUARY 6, 2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
	12/02/08-6.	Adoption 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: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2119
	12/02/08-7.	Consideration of the Award of a Three-Year Uniform Rental Services Contract to Prudential Overall Supply (Estimated Value $48,000). RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	12/02/08-8.	Consideration of Adoption of Annual Investment Policy. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	12/02/08-9.	Consideration of Financial Report: Ratification of Demands - November 26, 2008. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	12/02/08-10.	Consideration of a Resolution for “Our Promise to Kids” Youth Sports and Fitness Initiative for the City of Manhattan Beach. RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6167
	12/02/08-11.	Consideration of an Amendment to an Existing Contract with PCR to Prepare the Environmental Impact Report for the Manhattan Village Shopping Center Expansion. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	12/02/08-12.	Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Exchange Agreement and Assignment of Federal Surface Transportation Program – Local Funds ($467,552) with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	12/02/08-13.	Consideration of Determination that the Public Convenience or Necessity Would be Served by the Issuance of a Liquor License for the Approved Rite Aid Project Located at 1100 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	12/02/08-14.	Disbursement of Progress Payments: a) Progress Payment No. 4 in the Net Amount of $275,021.46 to C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc. for the Manhattan Beach Park Improvement Project and Ratification of Purchase of Additional Recycled Rubber Chips from AG Link Inc. in the Amount of $35,000. RECOMMENDATION: 1) APPROVE 2) APPROPRIATE $35,000 FROM THE UNRESERVED CIP FUND BALANCE b) Final Payment in the Net Amount of $20,061.49 to Griffith Company; Change Order No. 3 in the Net Amount of $22,290.54; Formally Accept the 2002–2005 Street Improvement Project as Complete; and Authorize Filing of the Appropriate Notice of Completion. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	12/02/08-15.	This Space Intentionally Left Blank.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Planning Commission

12/02/08-16.

Consideration of Planning Commission Approval for Clarification that 3500 Sepulveda Boulevard is Part of the Manhattan Village Shopping Center Master Use Permit, and a Master Use Permit Amendment to Allow Alcohol Service at a New Restaurant.

RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

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

	12/02/08-17.	Consideration of a Resolution Accepting the Citizen’s Option for Public Safety Program Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funds (SLESF) Grant; Authorize and Appropriate SLESF Grant Funds to Purchase Sixteen Automated Handheld Ticket Writing Devices for the Police Department from Duncan Solutions in the Amount of $99,861.14, and Law Enforcement Equipment with Remaining Grants Funds and Accrued Interest (Approximately $7,000). RECOMMENDATION: a) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING b) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6166 c) APPROVE d) APPROPRIATE SLESF GRANT FUNDS
G.	GENERAL BUSINESS

	12/02/08-18.	Authorize a Contract with Rural Transit Consultants for a Trolley System Assessment. a) APPROVE b) APPROPRIATE $27,000 FROM THE CITY COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND
	12/02/08-19.	Consideration of an Appeal of a Planning Commission Denial of a Sign Exception Regarding the Installation of Two Ground Based Electronic Changeable Copy Signs Totaling 648 Square Feet of Area at the Manhattan Beach Studios Facility at 1600 Rosecrans Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: UPHOLD PLANNING COMMMISSION DECISION TO DENY
	12/02/08-20.	Status Report on the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Council Work Plan - Street Sweeping Education and Outreach Program. RECOMMENDATION: REFER TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL TASK FORCE
	12/02/08-21.	Discuss and Provide Direction Regarding the Use of Polystyrene Foam Food Containers in Manhattan Beach. RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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
	12/02/08-22.	Request by Councilmember Aldinger to Discuss a Safety Issue at Pacific Elementary School.
L.	ADJOURNMENT – In Memory of Bea Thompson.

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