MANHATTAN BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FY 25-26 WORK PLAN AGREEMENT & LEASE DISCUSSION NOVEMBER 18, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Determine funding commitment for the Chamber’s FY 2025-2026 Work Plan agreement.
Consider entering into a new lease for the Chamber’s current office space and determine the appropriate lease payments.
Receive and file FY 2024-2025 Work Plan Report.
OBJECTIVE
November 18, 2025
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FY 25-26 Work plan & Lease
WORK PLAN AGREEMENT
City typically provides partial funding for Chamber’s initiatives Varying degrees of funding
$29,585 to $100,000
LEASE
Current lease began in 2012
Rate of $1.00 per year
Now under a month-month structure
BACKGROUND
November 18, 2025
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FY 25-26 Work plan & Lease
Chamber requesting an agreement valued at $85,000.
$40,000 budgeted for FY 25-26.
Priority funding levels provided by Chamber.
If directed to exceed $40,000 - additional appropriation required.
If directed – include additional funding for FY 26-27 budget discussions.
BUDGET
November 18, 2025
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FY 25-26 Work plan & Lease
Valued at $40,000
PRIORITY FUNDING LEVEL 1
November 18, 2025
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FY 25-26 Work plan & Lease
Event/Activity
Funding Amount
Business License Tax Forum
$4,000
State of the City
$6,000
Economic Forum: Major Sporting Events
$5,000
Economic Development Services
$8,000
Visitor Analytics
$8,000
Destination Guide
$5,000
YEA! Investor Panel
$4,000
Valued at $75,000 – Adds to Level 1
PRIORITY FUNDING LEVEL 2
November 18, 2025
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FY 25-26 Work plan & Lease
Event/Activity
Funding Amount
Business Recognition
$2,000
Ribbon Cuttings & Anniversaries
$1,500
New Business Welcome
$1,500
Economic Development Services
$12,000
New Resident Welcome Package
$2,000
City Logo Merchandise Inventory
$3,000
Relocation Guide
$2,000
Social Media Marketing
$8,000
Community Fairs & Expos
$3,000
Valued at $85,000 – Adds to Levels 1 & 2
Staff recommends Priority Funding Level 1 based on current budgeted amount.
PRIORITY FUNDING LEVEL 3
November 18, 2025
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FY 25-26 Work plan & Lease
Event/Activity
Funding Amount
Remaining Economic Development Services
$4,000
Visitor Map
$3,000
Internships & Summer Job Prep Program
$3,000
Space Utilized: Approx. 750 sq feet + 4 parking stalls
City covers select maintenance costs.
Estimated Market Value:
$22,950 - $40,500 ($2.55-$4.50/sq ft/month)
$150-$250/parking stall/month)
LEASE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FY 25-26 Work plan & Lease
November 18, 2025
Chamber required to submit annual report per FY 24-25 Work Plan Agreement All objectives completed except 1 of 2 education seminars.
FY 24-25 WORK PLAN REPORT
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FY 25-26 Work plan & Lease
November 18, 2025
Staff recommends City Council:
Provide direction on agreement funding level.
Adopt Resolution No. 25-0131 approving FY 25-26 Work Plan Agreement.
Discuss and direct staff on lease payment preferences to enter into a new lease.
Authorize City Manager to finalize and execute agreement and lease.
Receive and file FY 24-25 Work Plan Report.
RECOMMENDATION
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FY 25-26 Work plan & Lease
November 18, 2025