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 – Andrea Claman, 5^th Grade, Pennekamp Elementary School

B.	ROLL CALL

C.	CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

	04/19/11-1.	Presentation of a Commendation to Mira Costa High School Student Logan Griffith in Recognition of His “Prudential Spirit of Community” Award from the National Association of Secondary School Principals. RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT
	04/19/11-2.	Presentation of the Manhattan Beach Youth Recognition Awards. RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT
	04/19/11-3.	Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May as “Older Americans Month." RECOMMENDATION: PRESENT
	04/19/11-4.	This Space Intentionally Left Blank.
	CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 5 - 27)

	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*

	04/19/11-5.	Approve Amended Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 1, 2011 (Continued From The April 5, 2011 City Council Meeting). RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	04/19/11-6.	Approve Minutes of the Special City Council Closed Session Meeting of March 4, 2011 (Continued From The April 5, 2011 City Council Meeting). RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	04/19/11-7.	Approve Minutes of the Special City Council Closed Session Meeting of March 11, 2011 (Continued From The April 5, 2011 City Council Meeting). RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	04/19/11-8.	Approve Minutes of the Adjourned Regular and Regular City Council Meeting of March 15, 2011. (Continued From The April 5, 2011 City Council Meeting). RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	04/19/11-9.	Approve Minutes of the Special City Council Closed Session Meeting of March 25, 2011 (Continued From The April 5, 2011 City Council Meeting). RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	04/19/11-10.	Approve Minutes of the Special City Council Closed Session Meeting of April 5, 2011. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	04/19/11-11.	Approve Minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of April 5, 2011. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	04/19/11-12.	Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 5, 2011. RECOMMENDATION: CONTINUED TO THE MAY 3, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
	04/19/11-13.	This Space Intentionally Left Blank.
	04/19/11-14.	Consideration of Contract with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Legal Services ($160-$320 Per Hour). RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	04/19/11-15.	Consideration of Response to Demand for a Cure. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
	04/19/11-16.	Consideration to Cancel the August 16, 2011 City Council Meeting. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	04/19/11-17.	Consideration of Financial Reports: a) Ratification of Demands: April 14, 2011. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE b) Portfolio for the Month Ending March 31, 2011. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
	04/19/11-18.	Consideration of Cancellation of Existing Purchase of One Budgeted Replacement Core Network Switch and Re-Award to Sigmanet, Inc. in the Amount of $60,155.07. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	04/19/11-19.	Consideration of a Resolution Ordering Plans, Specifications, Cost Estimates and Engineer's Report for Annual Street Lighting Assessment. RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6303
	04/19/11-20.	Consideration of an Encroachment Permit for Outdoor Dining Over the Sidewalk at 117 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6304
	04/19/11-21.	Consideration of Amendment to the HF&H Consultants, LLC Contract Not-to-Exceed $14,270.01 and Allocation of These Funds from the Refuse Fund Reserve. RECOMMENDATION: a) APPROVE b) APPROPRIATE $14,270.01 FROM REFUSE FUND RESERVE
	04/19/11-22.	Consideration of Fee Waiver Requests Associated with Non-Profit Special Events. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Parks and Recreation Commission

04/19/11-23.

Consideration of Draft Minutes, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of February 28, 2011.

RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE

	*Parking & Public Improvements Commission*

	04/19/11-24.	Consideration of Action Minutes, Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of March 24, 2011. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
	04/19/11-25.	Consideration of the Parking and Public Improvements Commission Recommendation to Approve the American Martyrs School Area Follow-Up Study. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

	*Planning Commission*

	04/19/11-26.	Consideration of Action Minutes, Planning Commission Meeting of April 13, 2011. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
	04/19/11-27.	Consideration of the Planning Commission Approval of a Use Permit Amendment to Allow the Sale of Beer and Wine at Walgreens Located at 2400 North Sepulveda Boulevard. 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

	04/19/11-28.	Consideration of Resolution Reducing the Fee for Copies of Public Records from $.40 to $.10 Per Copy and Certified Copies from $1.00 to $.25. RECOMMENDATION: a) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING b) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6302
	04/19/11-29.	Consideration of Environmental Task Force and Planning Commission Recommendations to Amend Titles 7 and 10 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code and Chapters 2 and 3 of the City’s Local Coastal Program for Comprehensive Sustainable Building Measures, as Part of the City Council 2009-2010 Work Plan. RECOMMENDATION: a) CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING b) WAIVE FURTHER READING c) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NOS. 2141 & 2142
H.	GENERAL BUSINESS

	04/19/11-30.	Consideration of a Citizen Request to Purchase and Install an Accessible Walkway on the Beach from the Bike Path to the Shoreline for People with Limited Mobility. RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
	04/19/11-31.	Update on Centennial Celebration Plans Including Proposed Fund Raising Activities, Street Pole Banners and Outreach and Awareness Efforts. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
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
	04/19/11-32.	Discussion of City Attorney Services: Contract Versus In-House. RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
	04/19/11-33.	Update on Save the Plastic Bag Coalition v. City of Manhattan Beach. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
L.	ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, April 26, 2011	TBD	Boards & Commissions Interviews
Tuesday, May 3, 2011	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 17, 2011	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting/ Budget Study Session
Wednesday, May 18	6:00 p.m.	Budget Study Session
Tuesday, May 24, 2011	6:00 p.m.	Budget Study Session

CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011 - 5:30 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

1400 HIGHLAND AVENUE

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266

A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

B. ROLL CALL

C. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

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

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

(Government Code Section 54956.9(a))

Save The Plastic Bag Coalition v. City of Manhattan Beach

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

(Government Code Section 54957.6)

Agency Negotiator: David N. Carmany, City Manager

Employee Groups: Manhattan Beach Firefighters’ Association;

Manhattan Beach Police Officers’ Association;

Management Confidential; and

Teamsters

E. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION

F. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION

G. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

H. ADJOURNMENT - April 26, 2011 – Boards & Commissions Interviews