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

BELOW ARE THE AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED. THE RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION IS LISTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE TITLE OF EACH ITEM IN BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS.

A.	PLEDGE TO FLAG – Police Chief Eve Irvine

B.	ROLL CALL

C.	CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
	01/03/12-1.	Presentation of a Plaque by Southern California Edison and the South Bay Environmental Services Center to Recognize the City of Manhattan Beach’s Achievement of the Silver Level, Representing Significant Electricity Savings in the Energy Leader Partnership Program. RECOMMENDATION: ACCEPT
D.	CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 2 - 7)
	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*

	01/03/12-2.	Minutes of the City Council Meeting (Closed Session) and Regular City Council Meeting of December 20, 2011. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	01/03/12-3.	Purchase of Additional Software Technology Suites from Granicus in the Amount of $54,900 for Open Government Initiatives and Public Meeting Efficiencies. RECOMMENDATION: a) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING b) APPROVE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT c) APPROPRIATE $34,200 FROM THE UNRESERVED PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS (PEG) FRANCHISE FEES FUND d) APPROPRIATE $25,700 FROM THE CITY COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND
	01/03/12-4.	Contract with Holme Roberts & Owen LLP for Special Counsel Services. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
	01/03/12-5.	Report on Refuse Operation Review for Potential Cost and Rate Reductions (Efficiency Study). RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
	01/03/12-6.	Financial Reports: a) Ratification of Demands: December 22, 2011. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending November 30, 2011. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE c) Financial Reports for the Month Ending November 30, 2011. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
	01/03/12-7.	Contract to Complete the 2008 Housing Element Update and Prepare the 2013 Housing Element Update with J.H. Douglas & Associates in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $31,636. RECOMMENDATION: a) APPROVE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT b) APPROPRIATE $3,846 FROM THE UNRESERVED GENERAL FUND

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

	01/03/12-8.	Commitment of Public Art Trust Funds for a Public Art Project Commemorating the Centennial of the City in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $200,000. 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
	01/03/12-9.	Update from the Ad Hoc Open Government Subcommittee and Approval of Open Government Initiatives. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
L.	ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, January 17, 2012	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting
Friday, January 20, 2012	8:30 a.m.	Strategic Plan Meeting (Police/Fire Conference Room)
Tuesday, February 7, 2012	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 21, 2012	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 6, 2012	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 20, 2012	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 3, 2012	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 17, 2012	6:30 p.m.	Regular City Council Meeting

CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

TUESDAY

JANUARY 3, 2012

4:30 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

John N. Yonai, Tierra West Advisors

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

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL (EXISTING LITIGATION)

(Government Code Section 54956.9(a)

a) DFA PVA II Partner, LLC v. IMG Worldwide Inc., USA Volleyball, Leverage Agency LLC, Jose Cuervo International, Inc., U.S. Tequila Cuervo LA Rojena, SA De CV, City of Manhattan Beach, US Federal District Court, CV 11-06851

b) Geoff Dolan v. City of Manhattan Beach; Robert Wadden, et.al.,

Los Angeles Superior Court

Case No. BC472421

c) Karl Nilsson v. City of Manhattan Beach

California Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board

Case No. ADJ 7374837

E. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION

F. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION

G. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

H. ADJOURNMENT