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CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH

 

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

 

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

 

5:30 P.M.

City Council Meeting

Closed Session

Council Chambers

1400 Highland Avenue

 

Closed Session for the Following Purposes

 

(SEE SEPARATE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA)

 

6:30 P.M.

Regular City 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 by a 4 /5 vote.

 

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 – Ally Kennedy, 5th Grade, Pacific Elementary School

 

B.

ROLL CALL

 

C.

CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

 

D.

CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

 

 

 

11/01/11-1.

Drawing of Winning Schools for the Manhattan Bread and Bagel’s “Schools Knead The Dough” Contest.

 

E.

CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 2 - 6)

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

11/01/11-2.

Consideration of Minutes:

This item contains minutes of City Council meetings which are presented for approval [(a)] and minutes from City Council subcommittees and from other City commissions and committees [(b)-(d)] which are presented to be received and filed by the Council. Staff recommends that the City Council by motion take action to:

a)     Approve Minutes of the City Council Meeting (Closed Session) and Regular City Council Meeting of October 18, 2011.

RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE

b)     Receive and File Draft Minutes of the Cultural Arts Commission Special Meeting of October 11, 2011.

RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE

c)      Receive and File Draft Minutes of the Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of October 11, 2011.

RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE

d)     Receive and File Action Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of October 26, 2011.

RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE

 

 

11/01/11-3.

Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance No. 2144 Amending the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code by Adding a New Chapter 14.46 Regarding the Parking of Oversized Vehicles and Trailers; Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance No. 2145 Amending the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code by Adding Section 14.36.180 to Prohibit the Parking of Detached Trailers; and Consideration of a Resolution Amending the Penalty Schedule for Parking Violations.

RECOMMENDATION:

a)      ADOPT ORDINANCE NOS. 2144 & 2145

b)      ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6331

 

 

11/01/11-4.

Consideration of Financial Reports:

a)   Ratification of Demands:  October 27, 2011.

      RECOMMENDATION:  APPROVE

b)      Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending September 30, 2011.

      RECOMMENDATION:  RECEIVE AND FILE

c)   Financial Reports for the Month Ending September 30, 2011.

      RECOMMENDATION:  RECEIVE AND FILE

 

11/01/11-5.

Consideration of Ratification of Motor Fuel Purchase From Falcon Fuels in the Amount of $27,283.23.

RECOMMENDATION:  APPROVE

 

 

11/01/11-6.

Consideration to Approve Specifications and Authorize the City Manager to Seek Bids for a Construction Contract for the Block 35 Booster Pump Motor Replacement and Electrical System Improvement Project.

RECOMMENDATION:  APPROVE

 

F.

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 G, “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!

 

 G.

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!

 

H.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

 

 

I.

GENERAL BUSINESS

 

 

11/01/11-7.

Consideration to Coordinate the Joslyn Center Renovation Project with Scout House Reconstruction or, Alternatively, Approve of Plans and Specification for the Joslyn Center Renovation Project and Authorize the City Manager to Solicit Construction Bids.

RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION

 

 

11/01/11-8.

Consideration of City Council Work Plan Item Regarding Budget Review Process.

RECOMMENDATION:  APPROVE

 

 

11/01/11-9.

Consideration of a Request to Appropriate $20,000 for the Continued Operation of the Ocean Express Shuttle.

RECOMMENDATION:  APPROVE

 

J.

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.

 

K.

CITY MANAGER REPORT(S)

 

 

 

L.

OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS, COMMITTEE AND TRAVEL REPORTS

 

 

11/01/11-10.

Verbal Report From Councilmembers Lesser and Howorth Regarding the Ad Hoc Open Government Subcommittee Meeting of October 25, 2011.

RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE

 

 

11/01/11-11.

Verbal Report From Mayor Pro Tem Powell and Councilmember Lesser Regarding the Library Project.

RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE

 

M.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

6:30 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting

 

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

6:30 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting

 

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

6:30 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting

 

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

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City Council Meeting Cancelled (Dark)

 

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

6:30 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting

 

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

6:30 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting

 

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

6:30 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting


 

CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 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:

 

1.      CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

(Government Code Section 54956.8)

 

Property:                             Manhattan Beach Country Club

1330, 1332 and 1334 Park View Avenue

 

Agency Negotiator:            Dave Carmany, City Manager

 

Negotiating Parties:            Sara Neilson, Managing Director for the Manhattan Country Club

 

2.         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.        ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

H.        ADJOURNMENT