Tuesday, April 15, 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
Acting Finance Director Libby Bretthauer
Human Resources Director Lisa Jenkins
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman
Police Chief Rachel Johnson
Interim Fire Chief Michael Lang
Interim Community Development Director Michael Codron
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, April 15, 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, April 9, 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
C. ROLL CALL
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D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 25-0172Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Alicia Fei, Evan Lee, Marcus Mann, Elara Onat, and Sophia Zandpour for Receiving the 2025 Circle Award for Excellence in Poetry Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department’s Older Adults Program.
PRESENT
CertificatesCertificatesAttachments:
2. 25-0179Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Outdoor Dining Task Force Members for their Participation as a Member and Alternate.
PRESENT
Outdoor Dining Task ForceOutdoor Dining Task ForceAttachments:
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, April 15, 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.
3. 25-0150City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2025 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2025 c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2025 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2025City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of March 31, 2025 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2025City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 1, 2025 Attachments:
4. 25-0169Financial Report:
a) Schedule of Demands: March 2025
b) Investment Portfolio Report: February 2025
c) Month End Financial Reports: February 2025
(No Budget Impact) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for March 2025Schedule of Demands for March 2025 Investment Portfolio for February 2025Investment Portfolio for February 2025 Financial Month End Report February 2025Financial Month End Report February 2025 Attachments:
5. 25-0178Declaration of a Proclamation Declaring April 2025, as National Poetry Month.
PROCLAIM
6. 25-0167Consideration of Approving a Comprehensive Citywide Salary Schedule for All City Positions and Adjustments to Salary Ranges (No Budget Impact) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0037
Resolution No. 25-0037Resolution No. 25-0037
City of Manhattan Beach Salary ScheduleCity of Manhattan Beach Salary Schedule Attachments:
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7. 25-0165Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 2.37 (Public Projects) of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code to Remove the Online Bid and Proposal Service Fee for Capital Projects and Public Construction Projects (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-0003
Ordinance No. 25-0003Ordinance No. 25-0003
Staff Report - April 1, 2025Staff Report - April 1, 2025 Attachments:
8. 25-0025Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Three-Year Maintenance Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists for Tree Management Services in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $3,102,425 (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0038
Resolution No. 25-0038Resolution No. 25-0038
Agreement - West Coast ArboristsAgreement - West Coast Arborists Attachments:
I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the discretion of the Mayor, each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item.
9. 25-0055Conduct a Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Regarding the Citywide User Fee Schedule and Cost Allocation Plan (Unbudgeted) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer).
(Estimated Time: 45 Min.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0020
Resolution No. 25-0020Resolution No. 25-0020
Exhibit A - Summary Tables for Staff ReportExhibit A - Summary Tables for Staff Report Comprehensive Fee ScheduleComprehensive Fee Schedule
Comparative Analysis of Other City FeesComparative Analysis of Other City Fees User Fee Study ReportUser Fee Study Report
Cost Allocation Plan ReportCost Allocation Plan Report
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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10. 25-0144Conduct a Public Hearing for Consideration of:
a) Coastal Development Permits to Approve an Increase to Parking Meter Rates at On-Street Meters, City Parking Lots and Beach Parking Lots and an Increase to Commercial Parking Permit Rates in the Coastal Zone;
b) A Resolution to Approve an Increase to On-Street Parking Meter Rates Outside of the Coastal Zone; and
c) A Resolution to Approve an Increase to Citywide Parking Citation Penalties (Unbudgeted) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer and Interim Community Development Director Codron).
(Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0039, 25-0040, 25-0041, AND 25-0042
Resolution No. 25-0039 (Appealable)Resolution No. 25-0039 (Appealable) Resolution No. 25-0040 (Non-Appealable)Resolution No. 25-0040 (Non-Appealable) Coastal Development Permit (Appealable Area)Coastal Development Permit (Appealable Area) Coastal Development Permit (Non-Appealable Area)Coastal Development Permit (Non-Appealable Area) Resolution No. 25-0041 (Parking Meter Rates Outside the Coastal Zone)Resolution No. 25-0041 (Parking Meter Rates Outside the Coastal Zone) Parking Meter Zones MapParking Meter Zones Map
Resolution No. 25-0042 (Parking Citation Penalties)Resolution No. 25-0042 (Parking Citation Penalties) Schedule of Parking Citation PenaltiesSchedule of Parking Citation Penalties PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
11. 25-0175Consideration of a Revision to the City Council Assignments to Include a Library Subcommittee and Appointment of Two City Councilmembers as Delegate and Alternate (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) APPOINT
City Council Assignments (Redline Version)City Council Assignments (Redline Version) City Council Assignments Descriptions (Redline Version)City Council Assignments Descriptions (Redline Version) Attachments:
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12. 25-0106Consideration of a Plan to Transition Parking Payment Infrastructure to Payment Kiosks and Mobile Pay Options (Unbudgeted) (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Parking Technology RoadmapParking Technology Roadmap
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
13. 25-0120Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Unbudgeted) (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE
EMERGENCY ACTION
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0043 RATIFYING A
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH CARBON ACTIVATED
CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,160,755 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE INTERIM PARKING LOT
Resolution No. 24-0105Resolution No. 24-0105
Resolution No. 25-0043Resolution No. 25-0043
Agreement - Carbon Activated CorporationAgreement - Carbon Activated Corporation Interim Parking Lot Construction DrawingsInterim Parking Lot Construction Drawings Map of Planned Parking ModificationsMap of Planned Parking Modifications Location MapLocation Map
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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.
14. 25-0159City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
15. 25-0182Consideration of a Request by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser and Councilmember Tarnay to Discuss the City’s Noticing Policy for Residential Overlay District (ROD) Projects (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request that items be placed on a future agenda with the concurrence of one other Councilmember.
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N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
16. 25-0151Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
17. 25-0152Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
d) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
e) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2025 (Interim Community Development Director Codron) f) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
g) Finance Subcommittee Action Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2025 (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer)
h) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2024 (Cancelled)Library Commission Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2024 (Cancelled) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2024Library Commission Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2024 Library Commission Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2024Library Commission Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2024 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2024 (Cancelled)
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2024 (Cancelled)
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2025
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2025
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2025Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2025 Finance Subcommittee Action Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2025Finance Subcommittee Action Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2025 Library Commission Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2025 (Cancelled)Library Commission Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2025 (Cancelled) Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
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R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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
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 (Reschedule to Thursday, May 29, 2025)
May 28, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting May 29, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting (Rescheduled from Monday, May 26, 2025)
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T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
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