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 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 – Fire Chief Scott Ferguson

B.	ROLL CALL

C.	CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

	09/15/09-1.	Presentation of Commendation to Kyle Nakazaki on Attaining the Rank of Eagle Scout. RECOMMEDATION: PRESENT
	09/15/09-2.	Presentation of Certificates to the Students at del Sol School for Their “Blue to Green” Project. RECOMMEDATION: PRESENT

D.	CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 3 - 12)

	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*

	09/15/09-3.	Approve Minutes of the City Council Adjourned Regular Study Session Meeting (Utility Rates & Infrastructure Study) of July 28, 2009. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	09/15/09-4.	Approve Minutes of the City Council Adjourned Regular and Regular Meeting of September 1, 2009. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	09/15/09-5.	Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 8.20 of Chapter 8 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code to Add a New Section 8.20.150 Requiring Payment of Disputed Transient Occupancy Tax Prior to Litigation. RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2128
	09/15/09-6.	Consideration of Financial Report: Ratification of Demands - September 3, 2009. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	09/15/09-7.	Consideration of Ratification of Motor Fuel Purchase From Southern Counties Fuels in the Amount of $20,017.95. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	09/15/09-8.	Consideration of a Resolution to Apply for Grant Funds for Upgrades to Solid Waste Enclosures at City Facilities. a) APPROVE b) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6214
	09/15/09-9.	Authorization to Execute a Master Agreement with Caltrans for the Receipt of Federal Transportation Funding and Execution of Program Supplements Adding Aviation Boulevard and Valley Drive Resurfacing Projects Under the Master Agreement. a) APPROVE b) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6211
	*BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS*

Parks and Recreation Commission

09/15/09-10.

Consideration of Draft Minutes, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of July 27, 2009.

RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE

Parking & Public Improvements Commission

09/15/09-11.

Consideration of Action Minutes, Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of August 27, 2009.

RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE

Planning Commission

09/15/09-12.

Consideration of Action Minutes, Planning Commission Meeting of September 9, 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 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

	09/15/09-13.	Consideration of Environmental Task Force Issues Including: a) A Resolution Approving the City’s Participation in the International Day of Climate Action. RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6212 b) Status Report on the Progress of the Environmental Task Force. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
	09/15/09-14.	Consideration of Proposed Colors for Strand Alcove Benches. RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
	09/15/09-15.	Consideration of Request by the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce to Fund Specific Programs for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
	09/15/09-16.	Consideration of Recommendations Regarding the Selection of Crosswalk Treatments to be Constructed as Part of the Highland Avenue Overlay Project. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	09/15/09-17.	Consideration of an Ordinance Prohibiting the Use of Personal Exercise Equipment in the City of Manhattan Beach Parks/Fields. RECOMMENDATION: a) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION b) WAIVE FURTHER READING c) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2129
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
	09/15/09-18.	Request by Mayor Cohen to Agendize a Resolution Urging the State Legislature to Change the State Rock. RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION

L.	ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, October 6, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 3, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 17, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, December 1, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, December 15, 2009	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 5, 2010	6:30 p.m.	City Council Meeting Cancelled
Tuesday, January 19, 2010	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting