RESOLUTION NO. 25-0028
A RESOLUTION OF THE MANHATTAN BEACH CITY
COUNCIL AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF ORDINANCE
NO. 25-0004 TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL
COMMISSION TO INCORPORATE AMENDMENTS TO THE
LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM TO IMPLEMENT FIVE
PROGRAMS OUTLINED IN THE CITY’S 6 TH CYCLE
HOUSING ELEMENT
THE MANHATTAN BEACH CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AND FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council conducted a public hearing pursuant to applicable law on March 18, 2025, to consider amendments to the Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program ( “MBLCP”) to repeal and replace MBLCP Chapters A.12 (Residential Districts) , A.16 (C Commercial Districts) , A.84 (Use Permits, Variances, Minor Exceptions, Precise Development Plans and Site Development Permits), A.94 (Affordable Housing Density Bonus and Incentive Program) and A.96 (Coastal Development Permit Procedures) and to add Chapter A.74 (Accessory Dwelling Units ). At the March 18, 2025 , regular meeting , t he City Council adopted Ordinance No. 25-0004.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines, a Second Addendum (incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit “A”) to the adopted Negative Declaration (“ND”) has been prepared for the proposed zone text amendment s. As detailed within the Second Addendum, there is no substantial evidence to support that adoption of the zone text amendments would result in significant new or different environmental impacts beyond what was analyzed in the adopted ND and First Adden dum. Specifically, there are no changes proposed to the certified 6 th Cycle Housing Element, and there are no substantial changes in the circumstances under which the proposed zone text amendments will be undertaken that will require major revisions to the adopted ND and First Addendum due to the involvement of new signific ant environmental effects. In addition, there is no "new information of substantial importance" related to the proposed zone text amendments, as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a )(3). Therefore, the City Council hereby determines that the conclusions in the Second Addendum satisfy the CEQA requirements and adopts the Second Addendum in conjunction with the proposed zone text amendments.
SECTION 3. The City Council finds that the amendments to the MBLCP are consistent with the MBLCP Land Use Program in that they uphold, and do not hinder, the policies and implementation measures contained within by furthering the overarching policies pertaining to residential development.
SECTION 4. The City Council certifies that the subject amendments will be implemented in a manner fully in conformity with the California Coastal Act of 1976, as amended, the MBLCP, and State law.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 6. The City Council hereby directs the City Manager or her designee to submit the MBLCP amendment memorialized in Ordinance No. 25- 0004 to the California Coastal Commission for certification in conformance with state law.
2 ADOPTED on March 18, 2025.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
AMY THOMAS HOWORTH
Mayor
ATTEST:
LIZA TAMURA
City Clerk