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 – Lauren Menkes and Mandy McKeegan

B.	ROLL CALL

C.	CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

	02/17/09-1.	Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of February 23 through March 2, 2009 as Peace Corps Week. RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT
	02/17/09-2.	Presentation of a Grant From the Manhattan Beach Property Owners Association to the Oceanographic Teaching Station. RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT
	02/17/09-3.	Presentation of City Employee Service Awards. RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT

D.	CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 4 - 11)

	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*

	02/17/09-4.	Approve Minutes of the City Council Adjourned Regular and Regular Meeting of January 27, 2009. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	02/17/09-5.	Approve Minutes of the City Council Adjourned Regular and Regular Meeting of February 3, 2009. RECOMMENDATION: CONTINUED TO THE MARCH 4, 2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
	02/17/09-6.	Adoption of an Ordinance Amending The Title I Appeal Process and Adopting A City Claims Procedure. RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2120
	02/17/09-7.	Consideration of Extending Plan Check and Permit Fees Waiver for Photovoltaic Solar Panel Installation. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	02/17/09-8.	Consideration of Financial Reports a) Ratification of Demands: February 5, 2009. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE b) Investment Portfolio for the Month ending January 31, 2009. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE c) Financial Reports for the Month Ending January 31, 2009. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
	02/17/09-9.	Award of Professional Services Contract to FCS Group in the Net Amount of $89,720 for the Water and Sewer Rate Analysis. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

	*Parks and Recreation Commission*

	02/17/09-10.	Consideration of Draft Minutes, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of January 26, 2009. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
	*Planning Commission*

	02/17/09-11.	Consideration of Action Minutes, Planning Commission Meeting of February 11, 2009. 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

	02/17/09-12.	Consideration of Proposed Exchange of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds Received by the City of Manhattan Beach to the City of Hawaiian Gardens and the Allocation of Funds for the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year. RECOMMENDATION: a) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING b) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6173 c) AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT
G.	GENERAL BUSINESS

	02/17/09-13.	Select Member for the Board of Building Appeals - Seat No. 2 (Vigon). RECOMMENDATION: APPOINT
	02/17/09-14.	Consideration of Resolutions Adopting the Updated Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). RECOMMENDATION: a) ADOPT EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN b) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6174 & 6175
	02/17/09-15.	Consideration of Planning Commission Recommendation to Approve Zoning Code Amendments to the Tree Preservation Regulations, a City Council 2008-2009 Work Plan Item, to Provide More Flexibility and to Require a Tree Trimmers Permit. RECOMMENDATION: a) WAIVE FURTHER READING b) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2121
	02/17/09-16.	Status Report on the Metlox Music Series, Local Artists’ Activities and Artist Outreach. RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS & PROVIDE DIRECTION
	02/17/09-17.	Status Update on the Sepulveda Boulevard Bridge Widening Project. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
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, March 4, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 17, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 7, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 21, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 27, 2009	5:30 p.m.	Board & Commission Interviews