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

	03/16/10-1.	Presentation of a Commendation to Fire Chief Scott Ferguson in Recognition of his Dedicated Service to the City of Manhattan Beach. RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT
	03/16/10-2.	Presentation of a Commendation to Paul Silva for His Selfless Act of Generosity as an Organ Donor. RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT
	03/16/10-3.	Presentation of the “Persons of the Month” Award to the Manhattan Beach Property Owner’s Association for Their Generous Donation of $520,000 to Refurbish the Mira Costa High School Auditorium. RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT
D.	CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 4 - 15)

	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*

	03/16/10-4.	This Space Intentionally Left Blank.
	03/16/10-5.	Approve Minutes of the City Council Adjourned Regular and Regular Meeting of February 16, 2010. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	03/16/10-6.	Approve Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting of February 23, 2010. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	03/16/10-7.	Approve Minutes of the City Council Adjourned Regular and Regular Meeting of March 2, 2010. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	03/16/10-8.	Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.36 – Purchasing - of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Including Informal Bid Limit and Emergency Procurement Policy. RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2132
	03/16/10-9.	Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Citywide Speed Limits Pursuant to the 2009 Engineering and Traffic Survey as Required by the State. RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2133
	03/16/10-10.	Consideration of Financial Reports: a) Ratification of Demands: March 4, 2010. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending February 28, 2010. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
	03/16/10-11.	Consideration of Ratification of Motor Fuel Purchase from Nickey Petroleum in the Amount of $20,699.98. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	03/16/10-12.	Consideration of Donation from the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club for a Monument Sign for the Joslyn Community Center. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	03/16/10-13.	Approval of Progress Payment No. 1 in the Net Amount of $87,809.85 to Atlas Underground, Inc. for the 2006-2007 Sewer Main Replacement Project. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Cultural Arts Commission

03/16/10-14.

Consideration of Draft Minutes, Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of February 9, 2010.

RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE

	*Parking & Public Improvements Commission*

	03/16/10-15.	Consideration of Action Minutes, Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of February 25, 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

	03/16/10-16.	Consideration of Environmental Task Force Recommendations to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions. RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
	03/16/10-17.	Consideration of Recommendations By the Environmental Task Force to Amend the Municipal Code for Comprehensive Sustainable Building Measures. RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
	03/16/10-18.	Consideration of a City Council Work Plan Item to Consolidate the City’s March General Municipal Election with the Los Angeles County’s November Odd-Year Election. 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
	03/16/10-19.	Request by Mayor Ward to Consider Supporting a Regional Greenway Trail for the South Bay from Manhattan Beach to Ballona Creek and Venice. RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
L.	ADJOURNMENT

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 13, 2010	6:30 p.m.	Adjourned Regular Study Session (Sand Dune)
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 16, 2010 - 5:00 P.M.

CITY MANAGER’S CONFERENCE ROOM

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

		a)	Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (one case).
		b)	Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (one case)
	2.	CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
		(Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Negotiator: Richard Thompson, Interim City Manager Cathy Hanson, Human Resources Director Bruce Moe, Finance Director Scott Ferguson, Fire Chief Employee Groups: Manhattan Beach Firefighters’ Association; Manhattan Beach Police Officers’ Association; Management Confidential; and Teamsters

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