Tuesday, June 17, 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, 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, June 11, 2025, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
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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
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 25-0265Presentation of a Commendation to Fire Chief Michael Lang on the Occasion of His Retirement with the City of Manhattan Beach. (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
PRESENT
CommendationCommendationAttachments:
2. 25-0266Presentation of Plaques to Outgoing Commissioners: Parks and Recreation Commissioner Jacobson; Cultural Arts Commissioner Padnos; and Library Commissioners Bond and Huber.
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
PRESENT
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, 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 website.
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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. 25-0238City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Special Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2025 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2025 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Special Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2025City Council Special Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2025 Attachments:
4. 25-0253Financial Reports:
A) Schedule of Demands: May 2025
B) Investment Portfolio Report: April 2025
C) Month End Financial Reports: April 2025
(No Budget Impact) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for May 2025Schedule of Demands for May 2025 Investment Portfolio for April 2025Investment Portfolio for April 2025 Financial Month End Report April 2025Financial Month End Report April 2025 Attachments:
5. 25-0239Consideration of Memorializing Action Minutes for City Council, Planning Commission, and Parking and Public Improvements Commission, and Designating Meeting Videos and Closed Captioning as Permanent Records (Budgeted) (City Clerk Tamura, Interim Community Development Director Codron, and Information Technology Director Guardado).
APPROVE
6. 25-0283Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.44 (City Boards, Commissions, and Committees) of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Regarding Membership for the Library Commission and Cultural Arts Commission (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-0005
Ordinance No. 25-0005Ordinance No. 25-0005
Staff Report - June 3, 2025Staff Report - June 3, 2025
Attachments:
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7. 25-0211Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with the North Manhattan Beach Business & Professional Association for the Management of the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District and Appropriate $82,050 from the Parking Fund (Unbudgeted) (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0055
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Resolution No. 25-0055Resolution No. 25-0055
Agreement - North Manhattan Beach Business & Professional Association
Agreement - North Manhattan Beach Business & Professional Association
Attachments:
8. 25-0250Consideration of Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Chapters 5.01 and 5.04 Related to Dog Licensing (No Budget Impact) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer).
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE N0. 25-0006
Ordinance No. 25-0006Ordinance No. 25-0006Attachments:
9. 25-0091Consideration of a Resolution Declaring Intention to Provide for Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement District and Setting a Public Hearing for July 15, 2025 (No Budget Impact) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0080
B) SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER
ASSESSMENTS ON JULY 15, 2025
Resolution No. 25-0080Resolution No. 25-0080
BID Advisory Board Chairperson Letter from BID Advisory Board to City Council
BID Advisory Board Chairperson Letter from BID Advisory Board to City Council
FY 2025-2026 Business Improvement and Activity PlanFY 2025-2026 Business Improvement and Activity Plan Attachments:
10. 25-0245Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with BLX Group for Arbitrage Rebate Services in Relation to Post-Issuance Debt Compliance (Budgeted) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0058
Resolution No. 25-0058Resolution No. 25-0058
Agreement - BLX Group LLCAgreement - BLX Group LLC
Attachments:
11. 25-0287Consideration of a Resolution Appointing Toufic “Ted” Semaan as Interim Public Works Director and Approval of an Employment Agreement with Toufic Semaan (No Budget Impact) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0084
Resolution No. 25-0084Resolution No. 25-0084
Employment Agreement - Toufic (Ted) SemaanEmployment Agreement - Toufic (Ted) Semaan Attachments:
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12. 25-0271Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with All City Management Services to Provide Crossing Guard Services at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $555,000 Annually through July 31, 2027 (Budgeted) (Police Chief Johnson).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0082
Resolution No. 25-0082Resolution No. 25-0082
Amendment No. 1 - All City Management ServicesAmendment No. 1 - All City Management Services Agreement - All City Management Services (2022)Agreement - All City Management Services (2022) Attachments:
13. 25-0083Consideration of the Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Pursuant to Water Code Section 10632.1 (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee).
RECEIVE AND FILE ASSESSMENT
Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment ReportAnnual Water Supply and Demand Assessment ReportAttachments:
14. 25-0268Consideration of Accepting the Withdrawal of the Bid Submitted by MMC, Inc. for the Pacific Sewer Lift Station Conversion to Gravity Line Project, Resolutions Making a Determination that the Project Qualifies for a Categorical Exemption Pursuant to Section 15302 Class 2 of the State CEQA Guidelines, Approving Plans and Specifications, Awarding a Construction Contract to Environmental Construction, Inc. for $8,619,574, Including Contingency; and Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for $468,137 for Construction Management and Inspection Services (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ACCEPT
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0076 AND 25-0077
Bid Withdrawal Request - MMC, Inc.Bid Withdrawal Request - MMC, Inc.
Resolution No. 25-0076Resolution No. 25-0076
Letter Extension Bid and Bid Bond - Environmental Construction Inc.Letter Extension Bid and Bid Bond - Environmental Construction Inc.
Agreement - Environmental Construction Inc.Agreement - Environmental Construction Inc.
Resolution No. 25-0077Resolution No. 25-0077
Agreement - Butier EngineeringAgreement - Butier Engineering Plans and Specifications (Web-Link Provided)Plans and Specifications (Web-Link Provided) Budget and Expenditures SummaryBudget and Expenditures Summary Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
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15. 25-0209Consideration 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 (Continued from the April 15, 2025, City Council Meeting) (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0038
Resolution No. 25-0038Resolution No. 25-0038
Agreement - West Coast ArboristsAgreement - West Coast Arborists Attachments:
16. 25-0241Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by Aneen Construction, Inc. for the Joslyn Center Crosswalk Improvement Project (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee).
A) ACCEPT
B) AUTHORIZE
Location MapLocation MapAttachments:
17. 25-0246Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by Gentry General Engineering, Inc. Regarding the Annual Citywide Concrete Repairs Cycle 2 Project (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee).
ACCEPT
Location MapLocation MapAttachments:
18. 25-0248Consideration of a Resolution Adopting a List of Street Repair Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road and Accountability Act of 2017; and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Submit the Necessary Project Information to the California Transportation Commission (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0078
Resolution No. 25-0078Resolution No. 25-0078
Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
19. 25-0141Lot 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.
20. 25-0046Conduct Public Hearing and Consider a Resolution Providing for the Annual Levy and Collection of Street Lighting and Landscaping District Maintenance Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Budgeted) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0083 PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS
Resolution No. 25-0083Resolution No. 25-0083
Engineer's Report Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Including District Map) Engineer's Report Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Including District Map) Attachments:
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
21. 25-0185Consideration of an Update to the City’s Parks Master Plan (No Budget Impact) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
APPROVE
Parks Master Plan UpdateParks Master Plan Update
Parks Master Plan (December 15, 2020)Parks Master Plan (December 15, 2020) Schedule of Capital Improvement Projects by Fund Excerpt (June 3, 2025)
Schedule of Capital Improvement Projects by Fund Excerpt (June 3, 2025)
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
22. 25-0124Consideration of Adopting a Cross-Connection Control Plan for Compliance with the State's New Regulations in the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Lee). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
ADOPT
Ordinance No. 24-0004 (November 6, 2024)Ordinance No. 24-0004 (November 6, 2024) PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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23. 25-0252Consideration of Request from Waste Management to Adjust Solid Waste Diversion Requirements in the City’s Franchise Agreement for Integrated Solid Waste Management Services and a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Prepare and Execute a Corresponding Amendment No. 3 to the Franchise Agreement with Waste Management (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) RESOLUTION NO. 25-0079
Resolution No. 25-0079Resolution No. 25-0079
Letter - HF&H Consultants, LLC on Diversion RealignmentLetter - HF&H Consultants, LLC on Diversion Realignment PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
24. 25-0269Consideration of Resolution Approving the Intention to Issue Tax-Exempt Obligations; Consider Waiving Formal Bidding and Authorizing the Purchase of Mobile and Portable Radios in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $3,584,056.72; and Appropriating $3,625,807 from the General Fund Balance and Adjusting General Fund Revenues by an Equivalent Amount in Fiscal Year 2026 (Unbudgeted) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0081
B) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING
C) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE
D) APPROPRIATE $3,625,807 FROM GENERAL FUND BALANCE
AND ADJUST GENERAL FUND REVENUES BY AN
EQUIVALENT AMOUNT FOR ANTICIPATED BOND PROCEEDS
IN FISCAL YEAR 2026
Resolution No. 25-0081Resolution No. 25-0081
Motorola Solutions QuoteMotorola Solutions Quote
Notice To Proceed LetterNotice To Proceed Letter
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.
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
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O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
25. 25-0267Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
26. 25-0214Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2025Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2025Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2025 Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
July 1, 2025 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Cancelled) 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
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
June 23, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting June 25, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting June 26, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting July 9, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting July 14, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting July 21, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting July 23, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting July 24, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting July 28, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting August 11, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting August 13, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting August 18, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting August 25, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting August 27, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting August 28, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
July 4, 2025 - Friday - 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, 2025 - 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
May 25, 2026 – Monday – Memorial Day