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CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH

 

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

 

MARCH 2, 2010

 

6:00 P.M. Adjourned Regular Meeting

Council Chambers

1400 Highland Avenue

 

Closed Session for the Following Purposes

 

(SEE SEPARATE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA)

 

6:30 P.M. Regular Council Meeting

Council Chambers

1400 Highland Avenue


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 15th 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 FLAGBrian Chen, Senior at Mira Costa High School

 

B.

ROLL CALL

 

C.

CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

 

 

 

03/02/10-1.

Presentation of the “Person of the Month” Award to Rotary Manhattan Beach President Jan Rhees. 

RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT

 

 

03/02/10-2.

Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring March 1 through March 7, 2010 as Peace Corps Week. 

RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT

 

 

03/02/10-3.

Presentation of a Commendation Recognizing the Mira Costa Football Team on Their CIF Southern Section Football Championship.

RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT

 

D.

CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 4 - 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

 

 

 

03/02/10-4.

Approve Minutes of the City Council Adjourned Regular and Regular Meeting of February 16, 2010.

RECOMMENDATION:

CONTINUE TO THE MARCH 16, 2010 CITY  COUNCIL MEETING

 

 

03/02/10-5.

Consideration of a Resolution Adopting a Revised Bail Schedule for Violations of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code.

RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6247

 

 

03/02/10-6.

Consideration of Financial Reports:

a)   Ratification of Demands: February 18, 2010.

RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

b)   Financial Reports for the Month Ending January 31, 2010.

RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE

 

 

03/02/10-7.

Consideration of Approval for a Telecommunications Permit and a Lease for the Installation of a New Telecommunications Facility at 1601 Valley Drive-Live Oak Park (Dorsey Field).

RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

 

 

03/02/10-8.

Disbursement of Progress Payment No. 2 in the Net Amount of $15,737.21 to Atom Engineering Construction for the City Yard Fuel Island Cover Project.

RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE  

 

 

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

 

 

Parks and Recreation Commission

 

 

 

03/02/10-9.

Consideration of Draft Minutes, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of February 22, 2010.

RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE

 

   

Planning Commission

 

 

 

03/02/10-10.

Consideration of Action Minutes, Planning Commission Meeting of February 24, 2010.

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

 

 

 

03/02/10-11.

Consideration of Finance Subcommittee Recommendation to Introduce an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.36 – Purchasing - of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Including Informal Bid Limit and Emergency Procurement Policy.

RECOMMENDATION:

a)   WAIVE FURTHER READING

b)   INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2132

a)                   

 

03/02/10-12.

Discussion of Issues Associated with Oversized Vehicle Parking and Consideration of Alternatives Including Referring the Concept of Creating an Oversized Vehicle Parking Ordinance and Permit Program to the Parking and Public Improvements Commission (PPIC) for Review and Recommendation.

RECOMMENDATION:

REFER TO THE PPIC FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION

 

 

03/02/10-13.

Consideration of a Request from the Los Angeles County Librarian Regarding Continuation of the Library Renovation Process Including the Implementation of a Request for Proposal Process (RFP) for an Architect Which will be Paid Out of the Excess Library Services Property Tax Funds and the Formation of a City Council Subcommittee to Oversee the Project. 

RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION

 

 

03/02/10-14.

Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Citywide Speed Limits Pursuant to the 2009 Engineering and Traffic Survey.

RECOMMENDATION:

a)   WAIVE FURTHER READING

b)   INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2133

 

 

03/02/10-15.

Presentation by Southern California Edison of their Work Program Relating to Manhattan Beach.

RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE

 

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

 

 

03/02/10-16.

Request by Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery to Consider Amending the City Council Assignments by Appointing a New Alternate to the Chamber of Commerce.

RECOMMENDATION: APPOINT NEW ALTERNATE

 

 

 

L.

ADJOURNMENTIn Memory of Mary Pat Dorr

 

 

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

6:30 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting

 

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

6:30 p.m.

Joint City Council / Library Commission Mtg.

 

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

6:30 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting

 

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

6:30 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting

 

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

TBD

Board & Commission Interviews

 

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

6:30 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting

 

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

6:30 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting


 

CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH

 

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

 

TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010 - 6:00 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.

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

 

 

 

 

(Government Code Section 54957)

 

Title: City Attorney

 

B.

RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION

 

C.

RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION

 

D.

ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

E.

ADJOURNMENT