City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Amy Thomas Howorth
Mayor Pro Tem David Lesser
Councilmember Joe Franklin
Councilmember Nina Trieu Tarnay
Councilmember Steve S. Charelian
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Regular Meeting
June 3, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
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www.manhattanbeach.gov/departments/city-clerk/city-council-meetings-agendas-and-minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDERA.
Mayor Howorth called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAGB.
Eagle Scout Emma Schleifer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALLC.
Roll Call led by City Clerk Liza Tamura.
Mayor Howorth, Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, Councilmember Franklin, Councilmember Tarnay and Councilmember Charelian
Present: 5 -
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1. 25-0255Presentation of Certificate of Commendation Recognizing Police Detective Daniel Brandt as the 2024 Police Officer of the Year, Firefighter Michael Shields as the 2024 Firefighter of the Year, and Police Background Investigator Michelle Arellano as the 2024 Police Professional Staff of the Year.
PRESENT
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Howorth with the aid of Police Chief Rachel Johnson and Interim Fire Chief Mike Lang, presented the following Certificates of Commendation to:
2024 Police Officer of the Year
Police Detective Daniel Brandt
2024 Police Professional Staff of the Year
Police Background Investigator Michelle Arellano
2024 Firefighter of the Year
Firefighter Michael Shields
A moment of silence was held for City of Baldwin Park Police Officer Samuel Riveros who was tragically killed in the line of duty over the weekend.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCESE.
A motion was made by Councilmember Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Tarnay, to approve the agenda, including adoption of the revised resolution and amended ground lease related to Item No. 8. and waive full reading of ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote:
City Attorney Quinn Barrow stated that, with respect to Item No. 8, certain revisions were made and an errata sheet was provided for the resolution and the ground lease amendment. He clarified that the motion is to consider adopting the revised resolution and the amended ground lease as part of the consent calendar.
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
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D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
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CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
F.
Librarian Lauren Wubbels announced that Teen Study Hall hours began this week and will continue through next week; and shared that the Summer Discovery Program launched on June 1, 2025, and will run through August 10, 2025, with the official kickoff event scheduled for this Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Former Library Commissioner Janet Jones announced that her family made a donation to the Los Angeles County Library Foundation to fund the purchase of 60 children’s books focused on kindness and compassion.
These books are now available at the Manhattan Beach Library and will be on display for the next week.
Mira Costa High School students Claire Jang, Laila Usmani and Zoe Mellinger announced that they conducted extensive research and surveys to help address the issue on Sepulveda Boulevard. Over the past two weeks, they surveyed Mira Costa High School students, staff, community members, and City Traffic Engineer Erik Zandvliet, all of whom agree that this is an urgent concern for pedestrian safety. The students emphasized the importance of prioritizing safety along Sepulveda Boulevard, given its high traffic volume, and strongly urged the implementation of additional pedestrian safety measures.
Waste Management (WM) Recycling Education Representative Bobby Bell announced that they will be having their Free Paper Shredding Event at Mira Costa High School on June 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM -11:00 AM.
Communications and Civic Engagement Manager Alexandria Latragna announced that a Juneteenth Ceremony will be held at Bruce’s Beach Park on June 19, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, and a Juneteenth Concert will take place at Polliwog Park on June 22, 2025, from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Leadership Manhattan Beach Class of 2000 representative Liz Laffoon invited the community to a special event, the Millennium Time Capsule Retrieval Ceremony, taking place at Veterans Parkway, across from the Joslyn Community Center on June 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM.
June 3, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)G.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
John Hugunin
Julie Justus McGinity
Ray Joseph
Scott Yanofsky
Mike Simms
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
June 3, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)H.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow clarified that the motion also includes adoption of the revised resolution and amended ground lease related to Item No. 8.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to approve the Consent Calendar, including adoption of the revised resolution and amended ground lease related to Item No. 8. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian5 - Nay: 0
2. 25-0256
City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2025 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (Budget and Capital Improvements Program Study Session) Minutes of May 13, 2025 c) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2025 d) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2025 (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
3. 25-0257
Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth Day
b) June 30, 2025, as Salute to the Troops Day
c) June 2025, as LGBTQI+ Pride Month
d) June 2025, as National Safety Month
PROCLAIM
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
4. 25-0233
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth for Bond and Disclosure Counsel Services Through June 30, 2028 (No Immediate Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0056
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
5. 25-0243
Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Renewal of a Five-Year Professional Services Agreement with HdL Coren & Cone to Provide Property Tax Reporting, Analytical and Audit Services for an Estimated Cost of $80,250 (Budgeted) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0057
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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6. 25-0262Consideration of Resolutions Approving Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Manhattan Beach and the Manhattan Beach Police Officers’ Association (MBPOA), Police Management Association (MBPMA), Mid-Management Employees Association (MBMEA), and the Teamsters Local 911 (Teamsters) (Budgeted for Fiscal Year 2025-2026) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0059, 25-0060, 25-0061, AND
25-0062
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
7. 25-0163
Consideration of a Resolution Acknowledging Compliance with Senate Bill 1205 and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4 (No Budget Impact) (Interim Fire Chief Lang).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0065
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
8. 25-0105
Consideration of Resolution No. 25-0024 Approving a Master Use Permit Amendment and Coastal Development Permit to Modify the Established Size Limitations for Specific Land Uses at an Existing Commercial Development Located at 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Subject to Conditions, and the Fourth Amendment to the Disposition And Development Agreement & Ground Lease, and Finding the Project is Within the Scope of, and Adequately Analyzed in, a Previously Certified Final Environmental Impact Report (Potential Budget Impact) (Interim Community Development Director Codron).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0024
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
9. 25-0118
Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Five-Year Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter & Associates for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Environmental Compliance Inspection Services (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0066
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
10. 25-0220
Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Five-Year Agreement with McGowan Consulting, LLC for Environmental Professional Services Pertaining to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Compliance at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $581,750 (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0067
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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11. 25-0215Consideration of Resolutions Approving Two Professional Services Agreements with HF&H Consultants, LLC for the Following:
a) SB1383 Compliance Assistance (OWR4 Grant Funded)
b) SB1383 Compliance Assistance (City Paid)
(Budgeted) (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0068 AND 25-0069
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
12. 25-0171
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Beach Cities Watershed Management Group for Continued Implementation of the Storm Water Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program, a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., for $469,900 for Related Services, and a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with McGowan Consulting LLC for $118,510 for Storm Water Coordination and Implementation Compliance Activities (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0070, 25-0071, AND 25-0072
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
13. 25-0140
Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Unbudgeted) (Public Works Director Lee).
DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE
EMERGENCY ACTION
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDARI.
None.
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14. 25-0261Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of an Informational Report and Presentation Regarding the Status of Vacancies and Recruitment Efforts, Pursuant to AB 2561 (No Budget Impact) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B)
RECEIVE AND FILE
Mayor Howorth opened the public hearing.
Human Resources Director Lisa Jenkins provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
Human Resources Director Jenkins responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Howorth closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to receive a report regarding the status of vacancies and ongoing recruitment efforts in accordance with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
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15. 25-0203Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution Regarding the Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program and
Consideration of a Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Through Fiscal Year 2029-2030 (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A)
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0073
Mayor Howorth opened the public hearing.
Public Works Director Erick Lee introduced Acting City Engineer Gil Gamboa who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Acting City Engineer Gamboa and Public Works Director Lee responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Scott Yanofsky
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
Public Works Director Lee responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Howorth closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to adopt Resolution No. 25-0073, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 through 2029-2030. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
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16. 25-0142
Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolutions Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget and the Gann Appropriations Limit (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer).
(Estimated Time: 45 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0074 AND 25-0075
Mayor Howorth opened the public hearing.
Acting Finance Director Libby Bretthauer provided the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian, Acting Finance Director Bretthauer and Human Resources Director Lisa Jenkins responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Howorth closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Tarnay, to direct staff to proceed with the establishment of the Deputy City Manager position. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Howorth, Lesser, Tarnay and Charelian
Nay: 1 - Franklin
Acting Finance Director Bretthauer responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, seconded by Councilmember Charelian, to adopt, as amended, Resolution No. 25-0074, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget and updated Financial Policies, authorizing the City Manager to take certain personnel-related actions; and a correction to Exhibit A to reflect the Deputy City Manager adjustments and the accurate grant amount. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, seconded by Councilmember Tarnay, to adopt Resolution No. 25-0075, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
June 3, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final At 8:45 PM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 8:59 PM with all City Councilmembers present.
GENERAL BUSINESSK.
17. 25-0058Consideration of Potential Updates to the Refuse Enclosure Ordinance and the Status of the LiveOak Tavern, LLC Deposit Regarding Refuse Enclosure Non-Compliance (Potential Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Public Works Director Erick Lee introduced Solid Waste Administrator Anna Luke-Jones who provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Public Works Director Lee continued with the PowerPoint presentation.
City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian, Public Works Director Lee and City Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
John Tolkin
Jill Lamkin
Mike Zislis
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
Public Works Director Lee responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Tarnay, to direct staff to incorporate revisions to the ordinance that distinguish Downtown and North End from Citywide regulations, revise provisions related to tenant improvements (T.I.s) requiring enclosure reviews, and establish guidelines allowing shared use of enclosures through operating agreements. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
A motion was made by Mayor Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Tarnay, to direct staff to return with a report on the feasibility and associated considerations for implementing communal enclosures. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
June 3, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final Public Works Director Lee and City Manager Mirzakhanian responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, seconded by Councilmember Tarnay, to direct staff to reassess the waiver of the deposit for LiveOak Tavern, LLC when the City Council considers adoption of the ordinance, contingent upon the operator coordinating with the Public Works Department in the interim to demonstrate compliance with the proposed new regulations. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
25-022918. Consideration of an Urgency Ordinance and Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.44 (City Boards, Commissions, and Committees) of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Amending Membership for the Parks and Recreation
Commission, Library Commission, and Cultural Arts Commission (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 25-0005-U
B) INTRODUCE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-0005
C) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0052
D) CONDUCT APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS
City Clerk Liza Tamura provided a summary of this item and introduced Deputy City Clerk Breana Contreras who provided the background regarding the item.
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman, City Clerk Tamura and City Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Carol Patterson
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
June 3, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final A motion was made by Mayor Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Tarnay, to introduce Urgency Ordinance No. 25-0005-U, an urgency ordinance of the City of Manhattan Beach amending the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code to increase the membership of the Library Commission and the Cultural Arts Commission and declaring the urgency thereof.
City Attorney Barrow read the title for Urgency Ordinance No. 25-0005-U:
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH
AMENDING THE MANHATTAN BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO
INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION AND
THE CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION AND DECLARING THE
URGENCY THEREOF
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
A motion was made by Councilmember Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Tarnay, to introduce Ordinance No. 25-0005, an ordinance of the City of Manhattan Beach amending the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code to increase the membership of the Library Commission and the Cultural Arts Commission.
City Attorney Barrow read the title for Ordinance No. 25-0005:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH AMENDING
THE MANHATTAN BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE
MEMBERSHIP OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION AND THE CULTURAL
ARTS COMMISSION
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
June 3, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final The City Council postponed discussion on the establishment of an Alternate Student Representative seat for the Parks and Recreation Commission, Cultural Arts Commission, and Library Commission to a future date prior to the 2026 annual Boards and Commissions appointments.
Deputy City Clerk Contreras conducted the Commissions appointment process.
The following appointments were unanimously made:
Cultural Arts Commission
Seat No. 6 (Member-At-Large): Karen Tokashiki
Library Commission
Seat No. 6 (Member-At-Large): Amy Ferris
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTSL.
19. 25-0263City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
None.
20. 25-0259Consideration of a Request by Mayor Howorth and Councilmember Tarnay to Discuss Potential Funding Options for the Roundhouse Aquarium (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Councilmember Charelian provided that he would be the third vote in order to have the item return on a future agenda.
The City Council directed staff to provide a comprehensive report regarding potential funding options for the Manhattan Beach Roundhouse Aquarium.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSM.
Councilmember Franklin requested that the City Attorney provide a litigation update, including an analysis of which matters fall under the legal retainer versus those classified as major projects.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow stated that a second vote was not required as he is already working on the update for the City Council.
June 3, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CITY MANAGER REPORTN.
None.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTO.
None.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMSP.
21. 25-0258Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
22. 25-0254Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions: Consideration of a Use Permit Amendment for the construction of a new 1,440 square-foot prefabricated commercial building and outdoor seating area on a property located at 877 Manhattan Beach Boulevard and associated with an existing office use on an adjacent property located at 875 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (865 MBBLVD LLC) (Interim Community Development Director Codron).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
CLOSED SESSIONQ.
None.