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, July 15, 2025
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Regular Meeting
July 15, 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.
Mira Costa High School Boys Volleyball Assistant Coach Mike Cook 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 -
CEREMONIAL CALENDARD.
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
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Howorth presented a 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.
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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
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Howorth presented 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.
3. 25-0276
Presentation 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
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Howorth presented Certificates of Recognition to Mira Costa High School Outdoor Track and Field 2025 CIF Division 1 Championship Qualifier and 2025 State Meet Qualifier.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCESE.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tarnay, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, to pull Agenda Item Nos. 9 and 14 to be heard under Section I - Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, register a “No” vote under Agenda Item No. 8 for Councilmember Charelian, and waive full reading of ordinances. 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 Mayor Howorth, to reconsider the approval of the agenda. 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 Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, to pull Agenda Item Nos. 9, 12 and 14 to be heard under Section I - Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, register a “No” vote under Agenda Item No. 8 for Councilmember Charelian, and waive full reading of ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
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CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
F.
Library Manager Josh Murray invited the community to attend “The Magic Life of Houdini” featuring Duffy Hudson on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. He thanked the City of Manhattan Beach for being a great partner and announced that this would be his final City Council meeting, with the new Library Manager to be introduced at the next meeting.
Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professional Association representative Maureen McBride announced a “Throwback to 1985” celebration in honor of the Association’s 40th anniversary, taking place on July 22, 2025.
Cultural Arts Coordinator Andrew Booras invited the community to two free Shakespeare by the Sea performances “As You Like It” on July 17, 2025, and “Julius Caesar” on July 18, 2025, both at 7:00 PM in Polliwog Park. He also invited the public to attend the Annual Community Exhibition opening reception at the Manhattan Beach Art Center on July 25, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Shakespeare by the Sea Board Member Dency Nelson announced that Manhattan Beach was one of the original five cities to host performances when the program began 25 years ago, and thanked the City Council, staff, and residents for their continued support over the years.
Sports Supervisor Archie Sherman announced the 57th Annual Manhattan Beach Open Tennis Tournament, taking place from July 17-20, 2025, at Live Oak Park, Mira Costa High School, with finals held at the Manhattan Country Club. He also announced that the 62nd Annual International Surf Festival will kick off on August 1, 2025.
July 15, 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:
Christi Hogan - Equal Medical Benefits for City Councilmembers (Item No. 23) Michael Jenkins - Equal Medical Benefits for City Councilmembers (Item No. 23) Victoria Peters - Parking Pads
Ron Chambers - Parking Pads
Bruce Greenberg - Manhattan Beach Grand Prix
Kelly Stroman - Southern California Edison (Electricity) and Food Trucks Due to an emergency in the City Council Chambers, at 6:55 PM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 7:15 PM with all City Councilmembers present.
Kelly Stroman (continued) - Food Trucks
Rick Smith - Parking Pads
Michael Zislis - Power Outage and Food Trucks
Ray Joseph - SB79, Southern California Edison (Outage) and Parking Matt Ramoundos - Yeastie Boys Food Truck
Ali Steward - Beach Cities Health District (Healthy Living Campus, allcove Beach Cities and Opioid Prevention)
Laura James - Parking near the Sand Section and Parking Pads Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to City Council questions.
July 15, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)H.
A motion was made by Councilmember Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Tarnay, to approve the Consent Calendar with Agenda Item Nos. 9, 12 and 14 being removed to be heard under Section I - Items Removed From the Consent Calendar, and to register a “No” vote under Agenda Item No. 8 for Councilmember Charelian. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
8. 25-0308
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar with Councilmember Charelian registering a "No" vote.
9. 25-0286
Consideration 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
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard under Section I - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar.
10. 25-0202
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
11. 25-0170
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
12. 25-0240
Consideration 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
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard under Section I - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar.
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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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
14. 25-0298
Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Unbudgeted) (Interim Public Works Director Semaan).
DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE
EMERGENCY ACTION
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard under Section I - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar.
15. 25-0290
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
16. 25-0272
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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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
Councilmember Franklin requested to remove the item from the Consent Calendar to seek clarification on the services provided and their impact on the Police Department.
Police Lieutenant Kelly Benjamin 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.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tarnay, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, to adopt Resolution No. 25-0085, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving the agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach and Contemporary Services Corporation for unarmed guard services. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian5 - Nay: 0
I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
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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
Councilmember Franklin requested to remove the item from the Consent Calendar to seek clarification on the traffic analysis and to provide transparency for the community.
Interim Public Works Director Ted Semaan introduced Acting City Engineer Gil Gamboa who 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.
Traffic Engineer Erik Zandvliet responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Tarnay, to adopt Resolution No. 25-0088, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach and KOA Corporation for the Manhattan Beach Boulevard at Pacific Avenue Improvements Project. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Howorth, Lesser and Tarnay3 -
Nay: Franklin and Charelian2 -
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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
Councilmember Charelian requested to remove the item from the Consent Calendar to receive a status update on Parking Lot 3, as the one-year mark since its demolition is approaching.
City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian 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 Attorney Quinn Barrow and City Manager Mirzakhanian responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tarnay, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser, to determine that there is a need to continue the emergency of Parking Lot 3. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian5 - Nay: 0
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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
Finance Director Libby Bretthauer provided the staff presentation.
Mayor Howorth opened the public hearing.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Mike Zislis - DMBBPA
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
Mayor Howorth closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Tarnay, to adopt Resolution No. 25-0092, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council overruling protests and providing for the annual levy and collection of assessments for the existing Downtown Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District, pursuant to California Streets and Highways code section 36500 et. seq. (the parking & business improvement law of 1989); and adopt Resolution No. 25-0093, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving an agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach and the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District and the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professional Association. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
A motion was made by Councilmember Tarnay, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to ratify the nominees for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Downtown Business Improvements District Advisory Board. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
July 15, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final A motion was made by Councilmember Tarnay, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to authorize the disbursement of assessments collected through June 30, 2025, for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 licensing year. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
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
Finance Director Libby Bretthauer provided the staff presentation.
Mayor Howorth opened the public hearing.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
Mayor Howorth closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Charelian seconded by Councilmember Tarnay, to adopt Resolution No. 25-0094, a resolution of the Manhattan Beach City Council approving a report in connection with the City’s storm drain service charge and ordering that such charge be collected on the tax roll. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian5 - Nay: 0
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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
Police Lieutenant Kelly Benjamin provided the staff presentation.
Mayor Howorth opened the public hearing.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
Mayor Howorth closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Charelian, seconded by Councilmember Tarnay, to consider renewing Ordinance No. 22-0006 establishing a military equipment policy and introduce Ordinance No. 25-0007 to renew Ordinance No. 22-0006.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow read the title for Ordinance No. 25-0007:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH RENEWING A
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481 AND GOVERNMENT CODE
§7070, ET SEQ.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Howorth, Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian Nay: 0
At 8:16 PM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 8:27 PM with all City Councilmembers present.
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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
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Parks and Recreation Director Leyman, Traffic Engineer Erik Zandvliet and City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Howorth opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Jill Lamkin - Traffic Safety and Funding
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Howorth closed the floor to public comments.
Traffic Engineer Zandvliet, Communications and Civic Engagement Manager Alexandria Latragna, City Manager Mirzakhanian, Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce President and Chief Executive Officer Jill Lamkin responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tarnay, seconded by Councilmember Charelian, to direct staff to proceed with Option No. 1, approving the road closure and an additional fee waiver for City Services in the amount of $20,027.
The North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District will reimburse the City for third-party costs totaling $10,216 (requires appropriations of $30,243 from the General Fund). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Howorth, Franklin, Tarnay and Charelian
Nay: 1 - Lesser
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
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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
Finance Director Libby Bretthauer provided the PowerPoint presentation.
Finance Director Bretthauer and City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian 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.
The City Council received the report and took no further action.
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22. 25-0295City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
Mayor Howorth reported that she attended the Independent Cities Association Conference this past weekend in San Diego. She found the conference informative, with topics including efforts to bring film production back to Los Angeles and how cities can revise policies to make certain processes more accessible to residents. Another key topic focused on natural disaster preparedness. Mayor Howorth also spoke with a representative from Southern California Edison, one of the event sponsors, and took the opportunity to raise concerns regarding the recent service outage and the underground utility district. She noted that she and City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian will be meeting with the representative to further discuss these matters.
Councilmember Tarnay also reported that she attended the Independent Cities Association Conference and found it valuable to connect with representatives from other cities to share ideas and learn from one another.
She highlighted a particularly interesting session on how artificial intelligence can be used to streamline operations and enhance transparency and accessibility for residents.
Councilmember Franklin also reported attending the Independent Cities Association Conference and found it valuable to meet Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, who participated in a Q&A session and made time for one-on-one conversations at the end of the meeting. He noted that he raised concerns regarding homelessness and crime prosecution, and discussed potential collaboration with newly elected District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
Mayor Howorth also reported that representatives from the Governor’s Office met today with her and City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian to discuss housing.
They also raised concerns regarding homelessness and crime prosecution, and received guidance and ideas to help address these issues.
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
The City Council did not discuss or consider the item pertaining to options for equal medical insurance coverage for all City Councilmembers.
L. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS July 15, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSM.
Councilmember Franklin requested to agendize a discussion to explore options for addressing large, oversized and food truck vehicle parking in the Downtown area and the North Manhattan Beach Business District, with a review of applicable State of California laws to help determine what actions the City is permitted to take. Mayor Pro Tem Lesser and Mayor Howorth concurred.
Councilmember Tarnay requested to agendize a discussion to examine the City's parking pad policy. Mayor Pro Tem Lesser concurred.
Mayor Howorth requested to agendize a discussion regarding the process for placing items on future City Council agendas, with particular emphasis on prioritizing items for earlier scheduling. Councilmember Tarnay concurred.
CITY MANAGER REPORTN.
City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian welcomed Interim Public Works Director Ted Semaan and Fire Chief Jesse Alexander to the City of Manhattan Beach and thanked them for being here.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTO.
None.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMSP.
24. 25-0304
Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
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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
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
26. 25-0324
Recent 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
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
CLOSED SESSIONQ.
None.