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 the agenda ‑‑ once following the “Consent Calendar” under “Community Announcements,” at which time citizens may address the City Council concerning any brief item of community interest not on the agenda and not-to-exceed one minute in duration for any speaker; and again directly following “Community Announcements,” under “Audience Participation,” at which time citizens may address the City Council on any matter of City business not on the agenda with each speaker limited to three minutes. There is a total of fifteen minutes reserved for “Audience Participation” and, at the Mayor’s discretion, priority will be given to those citizens that have not previously spoken during a recent City Council meeting.

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 – Finance Director Bruce Moe

B.	ROLL CALL

C.	CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

	07/21/09-1.	Recognition of Sister City Representatives Visiting Manhattan Beach. RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT

D.	CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 2 - 10)

	NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

	The “Consent Calendar” adopting the printed Recommended City 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*

	07/21/09-2.	Approve Minutes of the City Council Adjourned Regular and Regular Meeting of July 7, 2009. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	07/21/09-3.	Adoption of an Ordinance to Revise Title 5 – Sanitation and Health of the City of Manhattan Beach Municipal Code with the Addition of Chapter 5.38 - Fats, Oils and Grease Management and Discharge Control. RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2125
	07/21/09-4.	Consideration of Approval of an Amendment to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Joint Powers Authority Agreement to Incorporate the County of Los Angeles as a Voting Member. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	07/21/09-5.	Consideration of Financial Report: Ratification of Demands-July 9, 2009. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	07/21/09-6.	Consideration of the Parks and Recreation Commission Recommendation to Approve Additional On-Leash Dog Access Along Specific Pathways in Polliwog Park. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	07/21/09-7.	Disbursement of Final Payment in the Net Amount of $354,726.00 to All American Asphalt; Formally Accept the Manhattan Beach Boulevard Improvement Project as Complete; and Authorize Filing of the Appropriate Notice of Completion. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	*BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS*

	*Cultural Arts Commission*

	07/21/09-8.	Consideration of Draft Minutes, Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of June 9, 2009. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	*Parking & Public Improvements Commission*

	07/21/09-9.	Consideration of Action Minutes, Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of June 25, 2009. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE

Planning Commission

07/21/09-10.

Approval of a Planning Commission Decision to Deny an Appeal of an Administrative Decision to Approve a Minor Exception for 612-11^th Street.

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 City 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 F, “Audience Participation.” While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow City 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, city of residence, and returning it to the City Clerk. Thank you!

F.	AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (Fifteen Minute Limit – Three Minutes Per Person)

	Citizens may address the City 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 City Council to take action on any item not on the agenda. At the discretion of the Mayor, priority will be given to those citizens that have not spoken at a recent City Council meeting. Please complete the "Request to Address the City Council" card by filling out your name, city of residence, and returning it to the City Clerk. Thank you!
G.	PUBLIC HEARINGS

H.	GENERAL BUSINESS

	07/21/09-11.	Approval of Proposed Improvement Plan Related to Improvements in the Public Right-of-Way in the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District ($270,000). RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	07/21/09-12.	Consideration of an Ordinance to Extend the Hours of Operation for Businesses Certain Holidays. RECOMMENDATION: a) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION b) WAIVE FURTHER READING c) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2126
	07/21/09-13.	Initial Discussion of the City Council Work Plan Item for Creating a Standardized Format for City Letters and Emails. RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
I.	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.

J.	CITY MANAGER REPORT(S)

K.	OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS, COMMITTEE AND TRAVEL REPORTS

L.	ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, July 28, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Study Session (Utility Rates & Infrastructure Study)
Tuesday, August 4, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, August 18, 2009	6:30 p.m.	City Council Meeting Cancelled (Dark)
Tuesday, September 1, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting

CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

TUESDAY

JULY 21, 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 – LIABILITY CLAIM (Government Code Section 54956.95) Claimant: John Medley Agency Claimed Against: City of Manhattan Beach
	3.	CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Designated Representatives: Geoff Dolan, City Manager Cathy Hanson, Human Resources Director Employee Organizations: All Represented and Unrepresented Employee Groups

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