CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JULY 18, 2006

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 Temporary Facility located at 1501 N. Peck Avenue, 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 (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 – Dennis Groat, Fire Chief
   
   
2. ROLL CALL
   
   
3. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
    
   06/0718.1   Introduction of New Employees and Presentation of Service Awards.  INTRODUCE & PRESENT
   
   
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEM NOS. 2 - 10)
    
   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
   
   06/0718.2   Approve Minutes of the City Council Adjourned Regular and Regular Meeting of July 5, 2006.  APPROVE
    
   06/0705.13-3   Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Sign Exception for Installation of Two Electronic Changeable Copy Signs Above the Entrance of the American Martyrs Parking Garage, Located at 624 15th Street.  ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6046
    
   06/0718.4   Consideration of Financial Reports: Ratification of Demands: July 13, 2006. APPROVE
    
   06/0718.5   Ratification of Motor Fuel Purchase from Merrimac Energy Group in the Amount of $20,648.65.  APPROVE
    
   06/0718.6   Award of Contract to PSI to Equip One Previously Purchased Public Works Vehicle Chassis with Work Body Including Pressure Washing and Effluent Recovery System in the Amount of $31,685.25.  APPROVE
    
   06/0718.7   Disbursement of Progress Payment No. 3 in the Net Amount of $141,875.28 to Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc. for the 2002-2003 Water Main and 2002-2004 Sewer Main Replacement Project.  APPROVE
    
   BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
    
   Parking & Public Improvements Commission
    
   06/0718.8   Consideration of Action Minutes, Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting of June 20, 2006.  RECEIVE & FILE
    
   06/0718.9   Uphold the Parking and Public Improvements Commission Recommendation to Implement Parking Modifications on the North Side of 45th Street Between Highland Avenue and Crest Drive.  APPROVE PPIC RECOMMENDATION
    
   Planning Commission
    
   06/0718.10   Consideration of Action Minutes, Planning Commission Meeting of July 12, 2006.  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
    
   06/0718.11   Approval of a 5-Year Coastal Development Permit for the Manhattan Beach Open Volleyball Tournament and Authorization for the City Manager to Execute a 5-Year Agreement with the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) to Co-Sponsor the 2006-2010 Manhattan Beach Open to be Held Each Summer. 
    
   a)  CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
   b)  ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6047
   c)  APPROVE
    
   06/0620.5-12   Renewal of the North End Business Improvement District (BID) for Fiscal Year 2006-2007:
    
   a)  CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
   b)  Consideration of a Resolution Providing for the Collection of Assessments for the North End BID.  ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6048   
   b)  Ratification of the 2006-2007 BID Advisory Board Members.  APPROVE
    
   05/0719.15-13   Consideration of Resolution Adopting Previously Approved Fees Associated with the Mira Costa Parking Permit Program.
    
   a)  CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
   b)  ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 6045
    
   06/0718.14   Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Manhattan Beach, California Imposing a Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in the City.
    
   a)  CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
   b)  ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO.  2086
   
   
7. GENERAL BUSINESS
    
   06/0718.15   Consideration of Initial Recommendations for the Grandview Elementary School Traffic and Parking Study.  APPROVE PPIC RECOMMENDATIONS
    
   06/0606.19-16   Consideration of Issues Regarding Regulation of Residential Rentals and Paid Admission Parties.  DISCUSS & PROVIDE DIRECTION
    
   06/0718.17   Consideration of the City Council’s 2005-2007 Work Plan Item to Purchase and Install Emergency Lifesaving Rings on the Manhattan Beach Pier, and an Appropriation Not-to-Exceed $1,400 from the City’s “State Pier and Parking Lot Fund” For Their Purchase.
    
   a)  APPROVE
   b)  APPROPRIATE $1,400 FROM STATE PIER AND PARKING LOT FUND 
    
   06/0620.19-18   Consideration of a Process for Recruiting, Selecting and Appointing a Steering Committee for the Community Facility Strategic Plan.  DISCUSS & PROVIDE DIRECTION
    
   06/0718.19   Consideration of Voting Delegate and Alternate Delegate for the League of California Cities’ Annual Conference.  DISCUSS & PROVIDE DIRECTION
   
   
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, August 1, 2006	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
    Tuesday, August 15, 2006	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
    Tuesday, September 5, 2006	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
    Tuesday, September 19, 2006	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
    Tuesday, October 3, 2006	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting
    Tuesday, October 17, 2006	6:30 p.m.	Regular Meeting

CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2006 - 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
    
   a) Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Subdivision (b) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (two cases).
   
   
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
    
   (Government Code Section 54957.6)
    
   Agency Negotiator:  Geoff Dolan, City Manager
   Marcie Scott, Human Resources Director
   Employee Group:     Manhattan Beach Police Officers’ Association
   
   
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
    
   (Government Code Section 54957)
    
   Title:     City Manager
   Title:     City Attorney
   
   
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
    
   (Government Code Section 54956.8)
    
   Property:                                  Portion of Parking Lot 3
   Negotiating Parties:                   City of Manhattan Beach – Geoff Dolan           
   Under Negotiation:                   Terms of Lease Agreement
   
   
2. RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION
   
   
3. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
   
   
4. ORAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
   
   
5. ADJOURNMENT