CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 7, 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

Meeting Minutes (PDF)

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 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 – Kevin Kramer, 8th Grade, Manhattan Beach Middle School
   
   
2. ROLL CALL
   
   
3. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
    
   07/0307.1   Presentation of "There’s No Place Like Manhattan Beach" to Cub Scout Pak 713 in Recognition of Their Extraordinary Contribution to the Community.  PRESENT
   
   07/0307.2   Presentation of Commendations to the Manhattan Beach Girls American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Region 18 Team “zBabes” in Recognition of Their Undefeated Season.  PRESENT
   
   07/0307.3   Recognition of City of Manhattan Beach Employees:
   a)   City Employee of the Year, Roz Britton.  PRESENT
   b)   Fire Department’s Firefighter of the Year, Fire Marshall/Captain Derek Edmonds.  PRESENT
   c)   Police Department’s Police Officer of the Year, Police Sergeant Nan Rados.  PRESENT
   
   
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 4 - 14)
   
   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
   
   07/0307.4   Approve Minutes of the City Council Adjourned Regular and Regular Meeting of February 20, 2007.  CONTINUED TO THE MARCH 20, 2007, CITY COUNCIL MEETING
   
   07/0307.5   This Space Intentionally Left Blank.
   
   07/0307.6   Consideration of the State Budget and Legislative Update. RECEIVE & FILE
   
   07/0307.7   Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter on Behalf of the City Council Endorsing AB391 To Add One Los Angeles County City Representative to the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board.  APPROVE
   
   07/0307.8   Consideration of Financial Reports: Ratification of Demands - February 22, 2007.  APPROVE
   
   07/0307.9   Ratification of Motor Fuel Purchase from Nickey Petroleum in the Amount of $20,216.32.  APPROVE
   
   07/0307.10   Disbursement of Progress Payment No. 2 in the Net Amount of $310,331.58 to Griffith Company for the 2002-2005 Street Improvement Project.  APPROVE
   
   BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
   
   Cultural Arts Commission
   
   07/0307.11   Consideration of Draft Minutes, Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of January 29, 2007.  RECEIVE & FILE
   
   07/0307.12   Consideration of Draft Minutes, Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of February 7, 2007.  RECEIVE & FILE
   
   Planning Commission
   
   07/0307.13   Consideration of Action Minutes, Planning Commission Meeting of February 28, 2007.  RECEIVE & FILE
   
   07/0307.14   Consideration of Planning Commission Approval of a Minor Exception to Merge 2.67 Original Lots Into One Combined Parcel, which will Result in the Existing Structures Becoming Nonconforming to the Setback Standards for the Enlarged Site at 3604 and 3608 The Strand. 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
   
   
7. GENERAL BUSINESS
   
   07/0307.15   Uphold the Parking and Public Improvements Commission Recommendation to Approve Initial Recommendations for the Pacific Elementary School Traffic and Parking Study.  APPROVE PPIC RECOMMENDATION
   
   07/0307.16   Consideration of a Resolution Approving Documents for Issuance of Pension Obligation Bonds for the Fixed Unfunded Liabilities in the Police and Fire Department Retirement Plans with CALPERS. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6084
   
   07/0307.17   Consideration of the Adoption of Ordinance No. 2097 and Resolution No. 6085 Approving the Proposed Amendment to the Implementation Program of the Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program Pertaining to Paid Admission to Temporary Sporting Events.  DISCUSS & PROVIDE DIRECTION
   
   07/0307.18   Status Report on Neighborhood Meetings for the Street Resurfacing Project. RECEIVE & FILE
   
   
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
    
    

    Tuesday, March 20, 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
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    Tuesday, May 1, 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
    Tuesday, May 15, 2007	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting

CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 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 Manager
   Title: City Attorney
   
   
2. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
   
   
3. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
   
   
4. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
   
   
5. ADJOURNMENT