Tuesday, July 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
Finance Director Libby Bretthauer
Human Resources Director Lisa Jenkins
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman
Police Chief Rachel Johnson
Fire Chief Jesse Alexander
Interim Community Development Director Michael Codron
Interim Public Works Director Toufic Semaan
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, July 9, 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. 25-0232Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Iris Lee Knell for Donating and Assembling over 20,000 Sets of Turbans, Scarves and Jewelry to Enhance a Women’s Natural Beauty of All Ages and All Over the Country Through Chemocessories (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
(Estimated Time: 10 Mins.)
PRESENT
CertificateCertificateAttachments:
2. 25-0275Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Mira Costa High School Boys Volleyball 2025 CIF Southern Section Division 1 Champions, CIF Regional Champions, CIF State Champions, and National Champions (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
(Estimated Time: 10 Mins.)
PRESENT
Mira Costa Volleyball SignedMira Costa Volleyball SignedAttachments:
3. 25-0276Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Mira Costa High School Outdoor Track and Field 2025 CIF Division 1 Championship Qualifier and 2025 State Meet Qualifier (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). (Estimated Time: 10 Mins.)
PRESENT
Mira Costa Outdoor Track and Field CIF ChampionsMira Costa Outdoor Track and Field CIF ChampionsAttachments:
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
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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.
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
At the discretion of the Mayor, the Mayor may allow 2 minutes of public comments.
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, 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.
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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. 25-0303City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025 c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2025 (Cancelled) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2025 (Cancelled)City Council Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2025 (Cancelled) Attachments:
5. 25-0293Financial Report:
a) Schedule of Demands: June 2025
b) Investment Portfolio Report: May 2025
c) Month End Financial Reports: May 2025
(No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for June 2025Schedule of Demands for June 2025 Investment Portfolio for May 2025Investment Portfolio for May 2025 Financial Month End Report May 2025Financial Month End Report May 2025 Attachments:
6. 25-0277Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) July 2025, as Parks and Recreation Month
b) July 25, 2025, as National System Administrator Appreciation Day.
PROCLAIM
Proclamation - Parks and Recreation MonthProclamation - Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation - National System Administrator Appreciation MonthProclamation - National System Administrator Appreciation Month Attachments:
7. 25-0196Consideration of the Appointment of Jared Yoshiki of Northrop Grumman to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board’s Manhattan Beach Business Private Sector Seat (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPOINT
South Bay Workforce Investment Board Nomination Ratification LetterSouth Bay Workforce Investment Board Nomination Ratification Letter Chamber of Commerce Nomination LetterChamber of Commerce Nomination Letter Attachments:
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8. 25-0308Consideration of the Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Chapters 5.01 and 5.04 Related to Dog Licensing (Second Reading/Adoption) (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-0006
Ordinance No. 25-0006Ordinance No. 25-0006
Staff Report - June 17, 2025Staff Report - June 17, 2025 Attachments:
9. 25-0286Consideration of a Three-Year Unarmed Security Services Contract to Contemporary Services Corporation with a Not-to-Exceed Value of $1,575,000 (No Budget Impact) (Police Chief Johnson).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0085
Resolution No. 25-0085Resolution No. 25-0085
Agreement - Contemporary Services CorporationAgreement - Contemporary Services Corporation Attachments:
10. 25-0202Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 9 to the Landscaping Services Agreement with Merchants Landscape Services Inc., for Landscaping Services at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $901,470 (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director Semaan).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0087
Resolution No. 25-0087Resolution No. 25-0087
Amendment No. 9 - Merchants Landscape Services, Inc.Amendment No. 9 - Merchants Landscape Services, Inc.
Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 - 8 - Merchants Landscape Services, Inc.
Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 - 8 - Merchants Landscape Services, Inc.
Attachments:
11. 25-0170Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. for the Cycle 2 Water Infrastructure Improvements and Resurfacing Project (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director Semaan).
A) ACCEPT
B) AUTHORIZE
Location MapLocation MapAttachments:
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12. 25-0240Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation for Additional Traffic Engineering Support Services in the Amount of $20,000 for the Manhattan Beach Boulevard at Pacific Avenue Intersection Improvements Project. (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director Semaan).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0088
Resolution No. 25-0088Resolution No. 25-0088
Amendment No. 5 - KOA CorporationAmendment No. 5 - KOA Corporation Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 - 4 - KOA CorporationAgreement and Amendment Nos. 1 - 4 - KOA Corporation Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
13. 25-0273Consideration of Formal Approval of the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) Update as Required by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director Semaan).
APPROVE
SWRCB Order No. 2022-0103-DWQSWRCB Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ 2025 Sewer System Management Plan Update2025 Sewer System Management Plan Update Attachments:
14. 25-0298Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Unbudgeted) (Interim Public Works Director Semaan).
DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE
EMERGENCY ACTION
Resolution No. 24-0105Resolution No. 24-0105
Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
15. 25-0290Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Five-Year Agreement with Frontier Communications for Internet Services, with an Estimated Total Cost of $178,020 (Budgeted) (Information Technology Director Guardado).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0089
Resolution No. 25-0089Resolution No. 25-0089Attachments:
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16. 25-0272Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 8 for a One-Year Term Extension of the Enterprise Resource Planning and Tyler Systems Management Agreements with Tyler Technologies for $235,796; and Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 for a One-Year Term Extension of the Enterprise Permitting and Licensing Agreement for $66,700 (Budgeted) (Information Technology Director Guardado).
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NOS. 25-0090 AND 25-0091
Resolution No. 25-0090Resolution No. 25-0090
Amendment No. 8 - Tyler TechnologiesAmendment No. 8 - Tyler Technologies Resolution No. 25-0091Resolution No. 25-0091
Amendment No. 3 - Tyler TechnologiesAmendment No. 3 - Tyler Technologies 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.
17. 25-0092Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolutions Regarding Renewal of Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Including Authorization to Collect Assessments; Ratification of the District Advisory Board; Authorization to Enter Into an Agreement with the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professional Association Business; and Authorization to Disburse Assessments Collected Through June 30, 2025 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0092 AND 25-0093
C) RATIFY BOARD
D) AUTHORIZE THE DISBURSEMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
COLLECTED THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
Resolution No. 25-0092Resolution No. 25-0092
Resolution No. 25-0093Resolution No. 25-0093
Agreement - DMBBID and DBPA (FY 2025-2026)Agreement - DMBBID and DBPA (FY 2025-2026) BID Advisory Board of Directors to be Ratified (FY 2025-2026)BID Advisory Board of Directors to be Ratified (FY 2025-2026) Business Improvement Activity Plan & Budget (May 2025)Business Improvement Activity Plan & Budget (May 2025) Attachments:
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18. 25-0115Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution Regarding the Annual Storm Drain Service Fee for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0094
Resolution No. 25-0094Resolution No. 25-0094Attachments:
19. 25-0226Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance Renewing the City’s Military Equipment Policy (No Budget Impact) (Police Chief Johnson). (Estimated Time: 10 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) RECEIVE AND FILE THE 2024 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
C) CONSIDER RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 22-0006
ESTABLISHING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY
D) CONSIDER INTRODUCING ORDINANCE NO. 25-0007 TO
RENEW ORDINANCE NO. 22-0006
Ordinance No. 25-0007Ordinance No. 25-0007
Ordinance No. 22-0006 (June 7, 2022)Ordinance No. 22-0006 (June 7, 2022) Military Equipment Inventory List (Revised)Military Equipment Inventory List (Revised) Military Equipment Usage LogMilitary Equipment Usage Log Attachments:
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
20. 25-0289Consideration of a Request by the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District (NMBBID) for a Road Closure of Highland Avenue Associated with the Annual Holiday Stroll to be Held Sunday, December 7, 2025; and Approval and Appropriation of Additional Funding from the General Fund to be Included in the Existing Fee Waiver (Unbudgeted) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) IF APPROVED, APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Event Application SnapshotEvent Application Snapshot
Event Traffic Map with Road ClosureEvent Traffic Map with Road Closure Event Cost WorksheetEvent Cost Worksheet
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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21. 25-0309Consideration of a Safe & Happy Fund Donation Program for Local Animal Welfare Programs (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint PresentationAttachments:
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.
22. 25-0295City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
23. 25-0306Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Charelian and Councilmember Franklin to Discuss Options to Ensure Equal Medical Insurance Coverage for All City Councilmembers (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.
N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
24. 25-0304Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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25. 25-0321Commission Minutes:This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
d) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
e) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2025
(Interim Community Development Codron)
f) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2025
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
g) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
h) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2025 (Cancelled)
(Interim Community Development Codron).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2025Library Commission Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2025 Library Commission Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2025Library Commission Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2025 Library Commission Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2025Library Commission Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2025 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2025Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2025 Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2025
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2025
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2025Library Commission Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2025 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2025Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2025 Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2025 (Cancelled)
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2025 (Cancelled)
Attachments:
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26. 25-0324Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions:
a) Use Permit to Allow for a Change of Use from Food and Beverage Sales to Eating and Drinking Establishment (Restaurant) with Indoor and Outdoor Seating and Proposed Hours of Operation from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Daily at an Existing Commercial Building Located at 904 Manhattan Avenue #1 (Caffe Luxxe)
b) Coastal Development Permit and Minor Exception to Allow for the Construction of a Single-Family Residence with an Attached Garage Located at 2800 Ocean Drive
(Interim Community Development Director Codron).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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
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
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T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
July 3, 2026 - Friday - Observance of Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, 2026