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.

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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.

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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 – Amber VanBuskirk, 12^th Grade, Mira Costa High School

B.	ROLL CALL

C.	CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
D.	CEREMONIAL CALENDAR

E.	CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 2 - 12)

	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*

	03/20/12-1.	Minutes: This item contains minutes of City Council meetings which are presented for approval [(a)-(b)] and minutes from City Council subcommittees and from other City commissions and committees [(c)-(e)] which are presented to be received and filed by the Council. Staff recommends that the City Council by motion take action to approve the minutes of the: a) City Council Capital Improvement Plan Public Workshop Meeting of February 28, 2012. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE b) City Council Meeting (Closed Session) and Regular City Council Meeting of March 6, 2012. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE c) Action Minutes, Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of February 23, 2012. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE d) Action Minutes, Planning Commission Meeting of March 14, 2012. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE e) Centennial Committee Minutes February 27, 2012. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE f) Centennial Committee Minutes March 2, 2012. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
	03/20/12-2.	This Space Intentionally Left Blank
	03/20/12-3.	Continue the Appointment of the Vacant Cultural Arts Commission (Seat No. 3 - Member of the Business Community) to the May 1, 2012 City Council Meeting. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	03/20/20-4.	Resolution No. 6342 Approving Five-Year General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for Miscellaneous County Services on an As Needed Basis. RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6342
	03/20/12-5.	Financial Reports: a) Ratification of Demands: March 15, 2012. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending February 29, 2012. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE c) Financial Reports for the Month Ending February 29, 2012. RECOMMENDATION: RECEIVE AND FILE
	03/20/12-6.	Purchase and Installation of Replacement Hewlett Packard Storage Area Network from Nth Generation Computing, Inc. in the Amount of $103,397.90. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	03/20/12-7.	Submit a Grant Application to the Department of Justice for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Recovery Program Grant for One Police Officer Position. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	03/20/12-8.	Agreement for Services to Rural Transit Consultants to Update the Manhattan Beach Trolley Feasibility Study. RECOMMENDATION: a) APPROVE b) APPROPRIATE $ 18,500 FROM THE MEASURE R FUND
	03/20/12-9.	Resolution No. 6343 Authorizing the Submission of a Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Grant Application for Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements for Manhattan Beach Schools Grades K through 8. 1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6343, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A CYCLE 10 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION FOR VARIOUS PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY OF ALL MANHATTAN BEACH SCHOOLS GRADES K THROUGH 8 2. AUTHORIZE AND DELEGATE TO THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, THE AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE AND SUBMIT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY ALL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, APPLICATIONS, AGREEMENTS, AMENDMENTS, ANNUAL REPORTS, EXPENDITURE REPORTS AND PAYMENT REQUESTS, WHICH MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GRANT 3. AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $50,000 FOR THE CITY-MATCH PORTION OF THE GRANT FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
	03/20/12-10.	Resolution No. 6344 Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for a Community Based Transportation Planning Grant Application and to Execute All Required Documents for the Valley Drive/Ardmore Avenue Corridor Plan and Allocation of Funds. RECOMMENDATION: a) ADOPT RESOLUTION 6344 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A COMMUNITY BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE VALLEY DRIVE/ARDMORE AVENUE CORRIDOR PLAN b) AUTHORIZE ALLOCATION NOT TO EXCEED $17,500 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVMENT FUND
	03/20/12-11.	Accept the Withdrawal of the Bid Submitted by MNR Construction, Inc. and Award a Construction Contract to Ramona, Inc. for the 2011-2012 Sewer Main Rehabilitation Project (Phase 1) on Alma Avenue, Marine Avenue and 24^th Street ($1,057,835.00). RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE
	03/20/12-12.	Progress Payment No. 2 in the Net Amount of $533,186.04 to Harbor Construction Co., Inc. for the Joslyn Center, Begg Pool and Manhattan Heights Community Center Renovation Projects. 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 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!

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

	03/20/12-13.	Ordinance No. 2158 Amending the City Of Manhattan Beach Municipal Code to Clarify that the City’s Prohibition of the Distribution of Plastic Carry-Out Bags Shall Not Supersede the California Retail Food Code, or Any Other State or Federal Law. RECOMMENDATION: a) WAIVE FURTHER READING b) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 2158
	03/20/12-14.	This Space Intentionally Left Blank
	03/20/12-15.	Approve the Removal, Replacement, and Relocation of Parking Meters from the Parkview Avenue and Village Drive Commercial Area to the El Porto Beach Parking Lot. 1. Removal of All 25 Parking Meters on Village Drive and 47 Parking Meters on Parkview Avenue West of the Manhattan Country Club Entrance Driveway, Leaving Free Parking Spaces. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE 2. Replacement of 40 IPS Smart Meters on Parkview Avenue East of the Manhattan Country Club Entrance Driveway with Duncan Coin/Cash Key Operated Meters. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE 3. Relocation of the 104 IPS Smart Meters that are Removed from Parkview Avenue and Village Drive to the El Porto Beach Parking Lot. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE 4. Transfer of $51,900 from the General Fund to the Parking Fund to Reimburse the Parking Fund for the Original Purchase of the 104 Parking Meters being Relocated to the El Porto Beach Parking Lot. RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE 5. Transfer of $51,900 from the Parking Fund to the CIP Fund to Reduce the Outstanding Loan Balance Originally Incurred for the Purchase. 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
M.	ADJOURNMENT
	Thursday	March 22, 2012	Cancelled	Parking & Public Improvements Commission Mtg.
	Monday	March 26, 2012	5:00 PM	Centennial Committee Meeting
	Monday	March 26, 2012	6:30 PM	Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
	Tuesday	March 27, 2012	6:30 PM	Special Parking & Public Improvements Commission
	Wednesday	March 28, 2012	6:30 PM	Planning Commission Meeting
	Tuesday	April 3, 2012	6:30 PM	Regular City Council Meeting
	Wednesday	April 4, 2012	6:00 PM	North End BID Meeting
	Monday	April 9, 2012	5:00 PM	Centennial Committee Meeting
	Monday	April 9, 2012	6:30 PM	Library Commission Meeting
	Tuesday	April 10, 2012	6:00 PM	Cultural Arts Commission Meeting
	Wednesday	April 11, 2012	6:30 PM	Planning Commission Meeting
	Tuesday	April 17, 2012	6:30 PM	Regular City Council Meeting
	Thursday	April 19, 2012	5:30 PM	Environmental Task Force (ETF) Meeting
	Monday	April 23, 2012	5:00 PM	Centennial Committee Meeting
	Monday	April 23, 2012	6:30 PM	Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
	Tuesday	April 24, 2012	5:30 PM	Boards & Commissions Interviews
	Wednesday	April 25, 2012	6:30 PM	Planning Commission Meeting
	Thursday	April 26, 2012	6:30 PM	Parking & Public Improvements Commission Mtg.

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CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

TUESDAY - MARCH 20, 2012, 4:30 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 (EXISTING LITIGATION)

(Government Code Section 54956.9(a)

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

Los Angeles Superior Court

Case No. BC472421

Tracy Garton, et. al. v. City of El Segundo,

Rex Fowler, City of Manhattan Beach, et.a.l,

Los Angeles Superior Court

Case No. YC066586

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

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL (ANTICIPATED LITIGATION)

Significant Exposure to Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(E)

Number of potential cases: 1

A statement has been made threatening litigation against the City. A record of that statement is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. The City has potential exposure to litigation in connection with its municipal code provisions regarding the ban on the use of plastic bags.

B. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION

C. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION

D. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

E. ADJOURNMENT