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 – Mira Costa High School Student

B.	ROLL CALL

C.	CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

D.	REORGANIZATION

	03/04/09-1.	City Council Reorganization: a) Recognition of Outgoing Mayor Richard Montgomery. RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT b) Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. RECOMMENDATION:APPROVE
	RECESS AND RECONVENE
D.	CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 2 - 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*

	03/04/09-2.	Approve Minutes of the City Council Adjourned Regular and Regular Meeting of February 3, 2009. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	03/04/09-3.	Approve Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of February 17, 2009. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	03/04/09-4.	Adoption of an Ordinance Approving 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: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2121
	03/04/09-5.	Consideration of Financial Report: Ratification of Demands - February 19, 2009. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	03/04/09-6.	Consideration of a Resolution Renewing a Three-Year Agreement for Participation in the Federal Surplus Property Program. RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6177
	03/04/09-7.	Award of Five Year Taxicab Franchises to All Yellow, Bell, South Bay Yellow and United Independent Cab Companies to Provide Taxicab Services (First Year Revenue of $136,950). RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	03/04/09-8.	Consideration of Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to Establish the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS). RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6178
	03/04/09-9.	Disbursement of Progress Payment No. 1 in the Net Amount of $13,859.56 to A.J. Fistes Corporation for the Peck Reservoir Rehabilitation Project. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	03/04/09-10.	Award of Contract ($618,750) for the Manhattan Beach Boulevard Improvements Project to All American Asphalt and Authorize Supplemental Appropriation in the Net Amount of $100,000. RECOMMENDATION: a) APPROVE b) APPROPRIATE $40,000 FROM PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN PROGRAM AND $60,000 FROM GAS TAX FUNDS

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Cultural Arts Commission

03/04/09-11.

Consideration of Draft Minutes, Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of February 10, 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

G.	GENERAL BUSINESS

	03/04/09-12.	Consideration of a Resolution Approving the City’s Participation in Earth Hour on March 28, 2009. RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6179
	03/04/09-13.	Presentation of Alternate Locations for the Big Belly Solar Trash Compactor. RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
	03/04/09-14.	Status Report on the Metlox Music Series, Local Artist Activities and Artist Outreach. RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
	ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO A MEETING OF THE *MANHATTAN BEACH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CORPORATION* 03/04/09-A. Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Manhattan Beach Capital Improvements Corporation. RECOMMENDATION: ELECT A NEW PRESIDENT, AND IF THE CURRENT VICE PRESIDENT IS ELECTED PRESIDENT, A NEW VICE PRESIDENT *ADJOURN THE MANHATTAN BEACH* *CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CORPORATION MEETING* *AND RECONVENE TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING*
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, 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 28, 2009	5:30 p.m.	Boards & Commissions Interviews
Tuesday, May 5, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting

CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009 - 5:30 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

1400 HIGHLAND AVENUE

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266

A.	ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:

	1.	CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (one case).

	2.	CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION City May Decide to Initiate Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (one case).
	3.	CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)) Save The Plastic Bag Coalition v. City of Manhattan Beach LASC #BS116362
	4	PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code Section 54957) Title: City Manager

B.	RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
C.	RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
D.	ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
E.	ADJOURNMENT

ADJOURN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

TO A MEETING OF THE