Tuesday, September 2, 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
Community Development Director Masa Alkire
Interim Public Works Director Toufic Semaan
Information Technology Director Miguel Guardado
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor David Lesser
Mayor Pro Tem Joe Franklin
Councilmember Nina Trieu Tarnay
Councilmember Steve S. Charelian
Councilmember Amy Thomas Howorth
September 2, 2025FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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, August 27, 2025, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
September 2, 2025FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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. 25-0428Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring September 2025, as National Preparedness Month.
PRESENT
National Preparedness Month SignedNational Preparedness Month SignedAttachments:
2. 25-0391Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Lili Shaer (HipDigz) and Simon Uslaner (The Nyft Strip) as the 2025 Winners of the Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!).
PRESENT
Certificate - Lili ShaerCertificate - Lili Shaer
Certificate - Simon UslanerCertificate - Simon Uslaner
Attachments:
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.
September 2, 2025FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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.
September 2, 2025FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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. 25-0413City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2025 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2025 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2025City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2025 Attachments:
4. 25-0414Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) September 16, 2025, as National IT Professionals Day b) September 16, 2025, as National Voter Registration Day c) September 20, 2025, as Thank a Police Officer Day
d) September 21, 2025, as International Day of Peace
e) September 26, 2025, as Human Resources Professionals Day.
PROCLAIM
Proclamation - National IT Professionals DayProclamation - National IT Professionals Day Proclamation - National Voter Registration DayProclamation - National Voter Registration Day Proclamation - Thank a Police Officer DayProclamation - Thank a Police Officer Day Proclamation - International Day of PeaceProclamation - International Day of Peace Proclamation - Human Resources Professionals DayProclamation - Human Resources Professionals Day Attachments:
5. 25-0291Adoption of Annual Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Delegation of Responsibility for Investing Funds to the City Treasurer (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
ADOPT ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY
Annual Investment Policy 2025-2026 (Red Line)Annual Investment Policy 2025-2026 (Red Line) Annual Investment Policy 2025-2026 (Clean)Annual Investment Policy 2025-2026 (Clean) Attachments:
6. 25-0347Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Three-Year Agreement with ClearGov Inc for Digital Budget Book and Capital Budgeting Software at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $77,751.80 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0105
Resolution No. 25-0105Resolution No. 25-0105
Agreement - ClearGovAgreement - ClearGov
Attachments:
September 2, 2025FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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.
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
7. 25-0349Consideration of an Update and Next Steps Regarding the Existing Memorandum of Understanding with The Bay Club Company to Construct and Operate an Aquatic Facility with the City (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Bay Club MOU - August 20, 2024Bay Club MOU - August 20, 2024 Environmental Site Assessment Phase 1 Report and Title Report (Web-Link Provided)
Environmental Site Assessment Phase 1 Report and Title Report (Web-Link Provided)
Begg Pool Summer Season ScheduleBegg Pool Summer Season Schedule Bay Club Sample ScheduleBay Club Sample Schedule
Draft Conceptual Design – Scheme MDraft Conceptual Design – Scheme M Draft Conceptual Design – Scheme NDraft Conceptual Design – Scheme N PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
8. 25-0377Consideration of Management Strategies Associated with Canada Goose at Polliwog Park and Adjacent Sports Fields (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director Semaan).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Hamilton Biological ReportHamilton Biological Report
April 21, 2025 - Community Meeting NotesApril 21, 2025 - Community Meeting Notes PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
September 2, 2025FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
9. 25-0408Consideration of a Request from the Oceanographic Teaching Stations, Inc. (OTS) for the City to Contribute Annual Funding for the Next Three Years in the Amount of $110,000 for Roundhouse Aquarium Support and Provide Direction to Staff (Not Budgeted) (Interim Community Development Director Codron).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Agreement - Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc. (2018)Agreement - Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc. (2018) Letter from Oceanographic Teaching Stations, Inc.Letter from Oceanographic Teaching Stations, Inc.
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
10. 25-0422Consideration and Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Title 9 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Related to Construction Regulations and California Code of Regulations Title 24 (No Budget Impact) (Interim Community Development Director Codron).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
CONSIDER RECOMMENDED OPTIONS FOR AMENDING TITLE 9
OF THE MANHATTAN BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO
CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 25-0008
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0112
SET 2nd READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE FOR
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
Ordinance No. 25-0008Ordinance No. 25-0008
Resolution No. 25-0112Resolution No. 25-0112
Attachments:
11. 25-0412Consideration of Appointment to the Parking and Public Improvements Commission Seat No. 4 (Member-At-Large) (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
APPOINT
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.
12. 25-0430City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
13. 25-0427Consideration of a Request by Mayor Lesser and Councilmember Tarnay to Discuss the Exploration of Additional Space Options for Older Adults Programming, Including Potential Staff Costs (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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14. 25-0429Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Howorth and Mayor Lesser to Direct the City Traffic Engineer to Evaluate Traffic Mitigation Options for 2nd Street Per the City’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Process (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.
15. 25-0415Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
16. 25-0416Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains The Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 13, 2025
(Interim Community Development Codron).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 13, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 13, 2025Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
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CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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 January 6, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting January 20, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting February 3, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting February 17, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting March 3, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting March 17, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting April 7, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting April 21, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May 5, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting May 12, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget and CIP Study Session May 19, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (City Council Reorganization) May 26, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Budget and CIP Study Session June 2, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting June 16, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting July 7, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting July 21, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting August 4, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting August 18, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting September 1, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting September 15, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting October 6, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting October 20, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting November 3, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting November 17, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting December 1, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting December 15, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
September 4, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Special Meeting September 8, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting September 10, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting September 15, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting September 22, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting September 24, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting September 25, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting October 8, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting October 13, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting (Rescheduled to October 14, 2025) October 15, 2025 - Tuesday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting (Rescheduled from October 13, 2025) October 20, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting October 22, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting October 23, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting October 27, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting November 10, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting November 12, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting November 17, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting November 24, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting November 26, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting November 27, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting (Rescheduled to December 4, 2025)
December 4, 2025 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Special Meeting (Rescheduled from November 27, 2025)
December 8, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting December 10, 2025 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting December 15, 2025 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
October 13, 2025 – Monday – Columbus Day/Indigenous People's 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
June 19, 2026 - Friday - Juneteenth National Independence Day July 3, 2026 - Friday - Observance of Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, 2026 September 7, 2026 - Monday - Labor Day