Tuesday, March 18, 2025
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
EXECUTIVE TEAM
City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian
City Attorney Quinn Barrow
MISSION STATEMENT:
Our mission is to provide excellent municipal services, preserve our small beach town character, and enhance the quality of life for our residents, businesses and visitors.
City Clerk Liza Tamura
Interim Finance Director Onyx Jones
Human Resources Lisa Jenkins
Parks and Recreation Mark Leyman
Police Chief Rachel Johnson
Interim Fire Chief Michael Lang
Acting Community Development Director Ryan Heise
Public Works Director Erick Lee
Information Technology Director Miguel Guardado
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Amy Thomas Howorth
Mayor Pro Tem David Lesser
Councilmember Joe Franklin
Councilmember Nina Trieu Tarnay
Councilmember Steve S. Charelian
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MANHATTAN BEACH’S CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU!
Meetings are broadcast live through Manhattan Beach Local Community Cable, Channel 8 (Spectrum), Channel 35 (Frontier), live streaming via the City's website, and via Zoom (Direct URL:
https://citymb-info.zoom.us/j/93376200363, Meeting ID: 933 7620 0363).
The City continues to offer an opportunity to participate in City Council meetings via Zoom and in-person. City Council encourages the public to participate by submitting comments in advance of the meeting, no later than 12:00 PM, March 18, 2025 (the day of the meeting), via:
1) eComment at http://www.manhattanbeach.gov/ecomment or 2) Email to [email protected]
All of your comments provided by the deadlines above will be available to the City Council and the public prior to the 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 City's website at www.manhattanbeach.gov, 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 at (310) 802-5056.
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. The City also provides closed captioning of all its Regular City Council Meetings for the hearing impaired.
CERTIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA POSTING
I, Liza Tamura, City Clerk of the City of Manhattan Beach, California, state under penalty of perjury that this notice/agenda was posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
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.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY ACT ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
Aviva Flechner, Mira Costa High School
C. ROLL CALL
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D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 25-0138Presentation of a Commendation to Outgoing Interim Finance Director Onyx Jones.
PRESENT
2. 25-0130Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Manhattan Beach Hyperion Outfall Serenaders on Their 50th Anniversary and Recognition of Bob White on His 98th Birthday.
PRESENT
Certificate - MB Hyperion Outfall Serenaders on Their 50th AnniversaryCertificate - MB Hyperion Outfall Serenaders on Their 50th Anniversary Certificate - Bob White on His 98th BirthdayCertificate - Bob White on His 98th Birthday Attachments:
3. 25-0116Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Pali South CommUNITY Team for Their Extraordinary Efforts and Contributions to the State of California’s Wildfires.
PRESENT
CertificatesCertificatesAttachments:
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES This is the time for the City Council to:
(a) notify the public of any changes to the agenda;
(b) remove items from the consent calendar for individual consideration; or (c) rearrange the order of the agenda.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA AND WAIVE FULL READING
F. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
City Councilmembers and community organization representatives may inform the public about upcoming events.
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G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
Speakers may provide public comments on any matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, including items on the agenda. The Mayor may determine whether an item is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow City Council to take action on any item not on the agenda.
The City Council encourages the public to participate by submitting comments in advance of the meeting, no later than 12:00 PM, March 18, 2025 (the day of the meeting), via:
1) eComment at http://www.manhattanbeach.gov/ecomment or 2) Email to [email protected]
All of your comments provided by the deadlines above will be available to the City Council and the public prior to the meeting.
IN PERSON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Please complete the "Request to Address the City Council" card by filling out your name, city of residence, the item(s) you would like to offer public comment, and returning it to the City Clerk.
ZOOM PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
1) Join Zoom Meeting via the internet:
Direct URL: https://citymb-info.zoom.us/j/93376200363, Meeting ID: 933 7620 0363 During the meeting you will need to use the “raise hand” button through Zoom at the time the Agenda Item is being presented for City Council consideration.
2) Join Zoom Meeting via Phone Conference (Voice Only):
Phone Number: (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 933 7620 0363 During the meeting you will need to enter *9 on the phone’s dial pad at to activate the "raise hand" button at the time the Agenda Item is being presented for City Council consideration.
Please note, the City is not responsible for the public’s use of Zoom as it relates to the software, configuration, and setting on a personal device. The public is encouraged to visit the Zoom website for information on use of this software. The City’s use of Zoom is consistent with the platform features and functions as described on the Zoom web
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H. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)
Items on the Consent Calendar are routine and customary items and are enacted by a single motion with the exception of items previously removed by a member of the City Council during "Approval of the Agenda" for individual consideration. Any items removed shall be individually considered immediately after taking action on the Consent Calendar.
4. 25-0112City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Work Plan Meeting) of February 25, 2025
b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2025 c) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2025 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Work Plan Meeting) of February 25, 2025
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes (Work Plan Meeting) of February 25, 2025
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2025 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2025City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2025 Attachments:
5. 25-0107Financial Report:
a) Schedule of Demands: February 2025
b) Investment Portfolio Report: January 2025
c) Month End Financial Reports: January 2025
(No Budget Impact) (Interim Finance Director Jones).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for February 2025Schedule of Demands for February 2025 Investment Portfolio Cover January 2025Investment Portfolio Cover January 2025 Financial Month End Report January 2025Financial Month End Report January 2025 Attachments:
6. 25-0127Consideration of a Status Update Regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 Chamber of Commerce Work Plan Agreement (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Semi Annual Work Plan Progress/Update (Provided by Chamber of Commerce)
Semi Annual Work Plan Progress/Update (Provided by Chamber of Commerce)
Agreement - Chamber of CommerceAgreement - Chamber of Commerce Attachments:
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7. 25-0133Consideration of a Resolution Appointing Michael Codron as Interim Community Development Director and Approval of an Employment Agreement with Michael Codron (No Budget Impact) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0026
Resolution No. 25-0026Resolution No. 25-0026
Employment Agreement - Michael CodronEmployment Agreement - Michael Codron Attachments:
8. 25-0048Receive and File the 2024 Sixth Cycle Housing Element Annual Progress Report as Required by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (No Budget Impact) (Acting Community Development Director Heise).
RECEIVE AND FILE
2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report Sixth Cycle Housing Element (Web-Link Provided)Sixth Cycle Housing Element (Web-Link Provided) Attachments:
9. 25-0137Consideration of a Resolution Extending the Agreement with IPS Group, Inc. for Parking Meter Repair Services and Transaction Merchant Processing Services (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0025
Resolution No. 25-0025Resolution No. 25-0025
Agreement - IPS Group, Inc.Agreement - IPS Group, Inc.
Draft Agreement Extension LetterDraft Agreement Extension Letter Attachments:
10. 25-0122Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Unbudgeted) (Public Works Director Lee).
DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE
EMERGENCY ACTION
Resolution No. 24-0105Resolution No. 24-0105
Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda.
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J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the discretion of the Mayor, each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item.
11. 25-0095Conduct a Public Hearing for Consideration of Introducing an Ordinance Amending Title 10 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code and Chapter A of the Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program to Implement Five Programs Outlined in the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element, and Adopting a Resolution Authorizing City Staff to Submit Ordinance No. 25-0004 to the California Coastal Commission to Incorporate Said Amendments into the Local Coastal Program (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Heise).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 25-0004
C) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0028
Ordinance No. 25-0004 (Exhibit A, B, and C)Ordinance No. 25-0004 (Exhibit A, B, and C) Resolution No. 25-0028Resolution No. 25-0028
Proposed MBMC and MBLCP Text Amendments (Redline Version)Proposed MBMC and MBLCP Text Amendments (Redline Version) 6th Cycle Housing Element (Web-Link Provided)6th Cycle Housing Element (Web-Link Provided) Negative Declaration and First Addendum (Web-Link Provided)Negative Declaration and First Addendum (Web-Link Provided) Planning Commission Staff Reports (Web-Link Provided)Planning Commission Staff Reports (Web-Link Provided) PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
12. 25-0044Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Final Construction Drawings and Specifications for the 28th Street Stormwater Infiltration Project and Authorizing Solicitation of Competitive Bids for Construction of the Project; and Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing a Use and Maintenance Agreement with the County of Los Angeles Regarding a Connection to the County-Owned Storm Drain at 28th Street (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0029 AND 25-0030
Resolution No. 25-0029Resolution No. 25-0029
Resolution No. 25-0030Resolution No. 25-0030
Budget and Expenditures ReportBudget and Expenditures Report 2021 Feasibility Study2021 Feasibility Study
List of Previous City Council ActionsList of Previous City Council Actions Construction DrawingsConstruction Drawings
Construction SpecificationsConstruction Specifications
Use and Maintenance Agreement - Los Angeles CountyUse and Maintenance Agreement - Los Angeles County Preliminary Construction SchedulePreliminary Construction Schedule Proposed Traffic Flow and Parking ModificationsProposed Traffic Flow and Parking Modifications Resident Notification for March 18, 2025 City Council Agenda ItemResident Notification for March 18, 2025 City Council Agenda Item Location MapLocation Map
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
13. 25-0043Consideration of a Resolution Setting a Date and Time for a Proposition 218 Public Hearing to Consider Increasing Commercial and Residential Solid Waste Hauling Fees and City Recovery Costs for Fiscal Year 2026 - Fiscal Year 2030 and a Resolution Adopting Procedures in Connection with Proposed Solid Waste Hauling Fee Increases (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0021 AND 25-0022
Resolution No. 25-0021Resolution No. 25-0021
Resolution No. 25-0022Resolution No. 25-0022
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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L. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS In addition to providing reports of meetings and conferences attended by Councilmembers in connection with their official duties at City expense as required by AB 1234, Councilmembers requested at a previous City Council meeting that the following item(s) be placed on the agenda for discussion.
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request that items be placed on a future agenda with the concurrence of one other Councilmember.
N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
14. 25-0082Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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15. 25-0111Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Library Commission Meeting Minutes (Canceled) of December 9, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Finance Subcommittee Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2025 (Interim Finance Director Jones)
d) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
e) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2025 (Acting Community Development Heise)
f) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
g) Finance Subcommittee Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2025 (Interim Finance Director Jones)
h) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
i) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2025 (Acting Community Development Heise).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Library Commission Meeting Minutes (Canceled) of December 9, 2024Library Commission Meeting Minutes (Canceled) of December 9, 2024 Library Commission Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2025Library Commission Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2025 Finance Subcommittee Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2025Finance Subcommittee Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2025 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2025Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2025 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2025Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2025 Finance Subcommittee Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2025Finance Subcommittee Meeting Minutes of February 13, 2025 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2025Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2025 Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2025
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2025
Attachments:
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16. 25-0131Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions:
a) Use Permit Amendment to Allow Off-Sale of Distilled Spirits in Addition to the Existing Allowance for Off-Sale Beer and Wine, and to Allow the Business to Open One Hour Earlier (5:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Daily) than Previous Permitted (6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Daily) in Conjunction with the Operation of an Existing Service Station and Convenience Store Located at 1002 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (Arco/ampm)
b) Use Permit Amendment to Allow for the On-Site Sale and Service of Distilled Spirits in Addition to the Existing Sale and Service of Beer and Wine in Conjunction with Food Service at an Existing Eating and Drinking Establishment Located at 1209 Highland Avenue (The Rockefeller) (Acting Community Development Director Heise).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
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S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
April 1, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting April 15, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting April 22, 2025 - Tuesday -- TBD - Boards and Commission Interviews May 6, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May 13, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session May 20, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May 27, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget Study Session June 3, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting June 17, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting July 1, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting July 15, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting August 5, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (City Council Reorganization) August 19, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting September 2, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting September 16, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting October 7, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting October 21, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting November 4, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting November 18, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting December 2, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting December 16, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
March 24, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 26, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting March 27, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting April 9, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting April 14, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting April 21, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting April 23, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting April 24, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting April 28, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting May 12, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting May 14, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting May 19, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting May 22, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting May 26, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting (Rescheduled TBD) May 28, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
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CITY HOLIDAYS:
May 26, 2025 – Monday – Memorial Day
July 4, 2024 - Thursday - Independence Day
September 1, 2025 - Monday - Labor Day
October 13, 2025 – Monday – Columbus Day
November 11, 2025 – Tuesday – Veterans Day
November 27-28, 2024 - Thursday & Friday - Thanksgiving Holiday December 24, 2025 - Wednesday - Christmas Eve (City Hall Closes at 12:00 PM) December 25, 2025 - Thursday - Christmas Day Observed
December 31, 2024 - Wednesday - New Year's Eve (City Hall Closes at 12:00 PM) January 1, 2026 – Thursday – New Years Day Observed
January 19, 2026 – Monday – Martin Luther King Day
February 16, 2026 - Monday - Presidents Day