Tuesday, November 4, 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
November 4, 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://www.zoomgov.com/j/1601321409, Meeting ID: 160 132 1409).
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) or email [email protected]. Notification 48 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, October 29, 2025, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
November 4, 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
Penny Pingelton, Meadows Elementary School
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 25-0521Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring November 13, 2025, as World Kindness Day.
(Estimated Time: 5 Mins.)
PRESENT
2. 25-0522Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the 2025 Fire Department Annual “Home Escape Plan” Contest Winners.
(Estimated Time: 10 Mins.)
PRESENT
Home Escape Winners 2025 SignedHome Escape Winners 2025 SignedAttachments:
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.
November 4, 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://www.zoomgov.com/j/1601321409, Meeting ID: 160 132 1409 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: 160 132 1409
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.
November 4, 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. 25-0497City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2025 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2025 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2025City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2025 Attachments:
4. 25-0498Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) November 16, 2025, as International Day for Tolerance b) November 29, 2025, as National Small Business Saturday c) November 4 - November 11, 2025, as Veterans Appreciation Week d) November 9 - November 15, 2025, as National Nurse Practitioner Week e) November 2025, as Family Court Awareness Month
f) November 2025, as National Family Caregiver Month
g) November 2025, as National Native American Heritage Month h) November 2025, as American Diabetes Month
i) November 2025, as National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
PROCLAIM
International Day For Tolerance 2025International Day For Tolerance 2025 Small Business Saturday 2025Small Business Saturday 2025 Veteran's Appreciation Week 2025Veteran's Appreciation Week 2025 CA - National Nurse Practitioner Week 2025CA - National Nurse Practitioner Week 2025 Family Court Awareness Month 2025Family Court Awareness Month 2025 National Family Caregiver Month 2025National Family Caregiver Month 2025 National Native American Heritage Month 2025National Native American Heritage Month 2025 National Diabetes Month 2025National Diabetes Month 2025 National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2025National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2025 Attachments:
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5. 25-0509Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with the Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation to Conduct Independent Investigations of Confidential Matters at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $700,000 (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0120
Resolution No. 25-0120Resolution No. 25-0120
Amendment No. 1 - Van Dermyden Makus Law CorporationAmendment No. 1 - Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation Agreement - Van Dermyden Makus Law CorporationAgreement - Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation Attachments:
6. 25-0520Consideration of a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Section 3.68 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Related to Mobile Vending Businesses (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-0011
Ordinance No. 25-0011Ordinance No. 25-0011
Staff Report – October 21, 2025Staff Report – October 21, 2025 Attachments:
7. 25-0460Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the General Services Agreement with Badger Meter, Inc. to Provide and Install SmartCovers for Seven Sewer Manholes and Provide Monitoring Services to Prevent Potential Sewer System Overflows at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $195,000. (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director Semaan) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0121
Resolution No. 25-0121Resolution No. 25-0121
Amendment No. 2 - Badger Meter, Inc.Amendment No. 2 - Badger Meter, Inc.
Agreement and Amendment No. 1 - Hadronex, Inc.Agreement and Amendment No. 1 - Hadronex, Inc.
Attachments:
8. 25-0485Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve a Three-Year Enterprise Agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri) for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Software Licensing in a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $123,300 (Budgeted) (Information Technology Director Guardado)
A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO SOLE SOURCE
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0122
Resolution No. 25-0122Resolution No. 25-0122
Sole Source Letter - EsriSole Source Letter - Esri
Attachments:
I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda.
November 4, 2025FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the discretion of the Mayor, each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item.
9. 25-0084Conduct the 2025 Public Health Goals Public Hearing (PHGs) and Receive a Presentation Identifying the Levels of Public Health Goals of Manhattan Beach Drinking Water in Comparison to the PHGs set by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director Semaan).
(Estimated Time: 10 Mins. )
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT
Manhattan Beach PHG Report 2025Manhattan Beach PHG Report 2025 PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
10. 25-0500Consideration and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section
10.52.050(D) of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Related to Accessory Structure Rear Yard Setback Requirements (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Alkire).
(Estimated Time: 30 min.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 25-0012
Ordinance No. 25-0012Ordinance No. 25-0012
Resolution No. P.C. 25-0010Resolution No. P.C. 25-0010
Proposed MBMC Zone Text Amendments (Redline Version)Proposed MBMC Zone Text Amendments (Redline Version) Accessory Structure DiagramsAccessory Structure Diagrams City Council Meeting Staff Report (February 4, 2025) (Web-Link)City Council Meeting Staff Report (February 4, 2025) (Web-Link) Planning Commission Meeting Staff Report (June 11, 2025) (Web-Link)Planning Commission Meeting Staff Report (June 11, 2025) (Web-Link) Planning Commission Meeting Staff Report (August 27, 2025) (Web-Link)
Planning Commission Meeting Staff Report (August 27, 2025) (Web-Link)
Planning Commission Meeting Staff Report (October 8, 2025) (Web-Link)Planning Commission Meeting Staff Report (October 8, 2025) (Web-Link) PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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11. 25-0519Conduct Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Fees and Citations Related to Mobile Vending Business Permit and Consider Resolutions Amending the City’s Comprehensive Fee Schedule and Administrative Citation Fine Schedule (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimate Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0123 AND 25-0124
Resolution No. 25-0123Resolution No. 25-0123
Resolution No. 25-0124Resolution No. 25-0124
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
12. 25-0435Consideration of Additional Findings Resulting from Further Exploration of the Existing Memorandum of Understanding with The Bay Club Company to Construct and Operate an Aquatic Facility (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
September 2, 2025 Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)September 2, 2025 Staff Report (Web-Link Provided) Bay Club & Begg Pool Program PricingBay Club & Begg Pool Program Pricing Begg Pool Programs - Fee IncreasesBegg Pool Programs - Fee Increases PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
13. 25-0529Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Emergency Exemption of Permit Extension and Reinstatement Fees Associated with Underground Utility Assessment Districts 19-12 and 19-14 (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director Semaan).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0125
Resolution No. 25-0125Resolution No. 25-0125
Location MapLocation Map
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.
14. 25-0536City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
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15. 25-0535Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Tarnay and Mayor Lesser to Discuss Working with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments to Explore Public Transportation Coordination with El Segundo, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach (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.
16. 25-0496Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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17. 25-0530Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2025 (Community Development Director Alkire)
b) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of September 4, 2025
(Community Development Director Alkire)
c) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2025 (Community Development Director Alkire)
d) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2025 (Community Development Director Alkire)
e) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2025 (Community Development Director Alkire)
f) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2025 (Community Development Director Alkire).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2025 Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of September 4, 2025
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of September 4, 2025
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2025 Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
November 4, 2025FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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
November 4, 2025FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
October 12, 2026 – Monday – Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day