CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

APRIL 3, 2007

5:30 P.M. Adjourned Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
1400 Highland Avenue

Closed Session for the Following Purposes

(SEE SEPARATE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA)

6:30 P.M. Regular Council Meeting
Council Chambers
1400 Highland Avenue

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 its agenda -- once following the Consent Calendar, at which time citizens may address the Council concerning any brief item not on the agenda and not-to-exceed one minute in duration for any speaker; and again following Items Removed from the Consent Calendar, at which time citizens may address the Council on any matter of City business not on the agenda with each speaker limited to three minutes, unless the time limit is extended by the Mayor with the consent of the Council.

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.

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.

1. PLEDGE TO FLAG – Richard Thompson, Community Development Director
   
   
2. ROLL CALL
   
   
3. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
   
   07/0403.1   Presentation of "There’s No Place Like Manhattan Beach" to The Richstone Family Center in Recognition of Their Extraordinary Contribution to the Community.  PRESENT
   
   07/0403.2   Presentation of Certificates to Erin Duralde, Erin Harless & Austin Broka on Their Continued Success with the “Reading By 9” Community Service Project.  PRESENT
   
   
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 3 - 13)
   
   NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
   
   The Consent Calendar adopting the printed Recommended 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
   
   07/0403.3   Approve Minutes of the City Council Adjourned Regular and Regular Meeting of March 20, 2007.   APPROVE
   
   07/0403.4   Consideration of Ratification of New Council Assignments.  APPROVE
   
   07/0403.5   Consideration of an Amendment to the South Bay Workforce Investment Area Joint Powers Agreement that Would Incorporate the City of Carson as a Member City.  APPROVE
   
   07/0403.6   Consideration to Appoint Walt Dougher as the Beach Cities Health District Representative to the Facilities Strategic Plan Steering Committee.  APPROVE
   
   07/0403.7   Consideration of Financial Report: Ratification of Demands – March 22, 2007.  APPROVE
   
   07/0403.8   Ratification of Motor Fuel Purchase from Nickey Petroleum in the Amount of $23,451.42.  APPROVE
   
   07/0403.9   Consideration of a Resolution for the Installation of Stop Signs on Eastbound and Westbound Second Street at Morningside Drive as Approved by the City Council on March 20, 2007. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6088
   
   07/0403.10   Disbursement of Final Payment in the Net Amount of $28,080.36 to John T. Malloy, Inc.; Change Order No. 1 in the Net Amount of $5,108.40; Formally Accept the Peck Reservoir Blending Line Project as Complete; and Authorize Filing of the Appropriate Notice of Completion.  APPROVE
   
   BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
   
   Cultural Arts Commission
   
   07/0403.11   Consideration of Draft Minutes, Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of March 13, 2007.  RECEIVE & FILE
   
   Planning Commission
   
   07/0403.12   Consideration of Action Minutes, Planning Commission Meeting of March 28, 2007.  RECEIVE & FILE
   
   07/0403.13   Consideration of a Planning Commission Approval of a Coastal Development Permit and Variance to Allow Balcony Projections into a Required Front Yard to Exceed the Maximum Allowable Area in Conjunction with Construction of a New 3-Story Single Family Residence at 124 12th Place.  RECEIVE & FILE
   
   
5. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS (One Minute Limit)
   
   This portion of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for citizens to address the 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 I, Audience Participation.  While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow 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 and city of residence and returning it to the City Clerk.  Thank you!
   
   
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
   
   07/0403.14   Consideration of Planning Commission Recommendation to Approve a Zoning Code Amendment (Title 10) and Local Coastal Program Amendment for the City Council 2005-2007 Work Plan Item on Mansionization Proposing New Restrictions for Combining (Merging) New Lots in Residential Zones.
   a)   CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
   b)   WAIVE FURTHER READING
   c)   INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NOS. 2098 & 2099
   
   07/0307.14-15   Consideration of an Appeal of the Planning Commission Decision of Approval of a Minor Exception for a Lot Merger Resulting in Nonconformaties to Existing Structures at 3604 and 3608 Strand.
   a)   CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
   b)   DISCUSS & PROVIDE DIRECTION
   
   
7. GENERAL BUSINESS
   
   
8. 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.
   
   
9. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (Three Minute Limit)
   
   Citizens may address the 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 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 and city of residence and returning it to the City Clerk.  Thank you!
   
   
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT(S)
    
    
11. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS, COMMITTEE AND TRAVEL REPORTS
    
    
12. ADJOURNMENT – In Memory of Former LA County Field Deputy Thomas Martin
    
    

    Tuesday, April 17, 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
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    Tuesday, May 15, 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
    Tuesday, June 5, 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
    Tuesday, June 19, 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
    Tuesday, July 3, 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting

CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2007 - 5:30 P.M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1400 HIGHLAND AVENUE
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA  90266

1. ANNOUNCEMENT IN OPEN SESSION OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION AS FOLLOWS:
   
   
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
   
   Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (one case).
   
   
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
   
   (Government Code Section 54957)
   
   Title:     City Attorney
   
   
3. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
   
   (Government Code Section 54957)
   
   Consultation with:  Police Chief Rod Uyeda, Manhattan Beach Police Department
   
   
2. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
   
   
3. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
   
   
4. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
   
   
5. ADJOURNMENT