Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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 Joseph DeFrancesco
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
January 20, 2026FinalCity 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, January 14, 2026, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
January 20, 2026FinalCity 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
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.
January 20, 2026FinalCity 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.
January 20, 2026FinalCity 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.
1. 26-0001City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2025 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025 c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2025City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2025 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025 Attachments:
2. 26-0048Financial Report:
a) Schedule of Demands for the Month Ending November 30, 2025 b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending November 30, 2025 c) Month End Report for the Month of November 30, 2025
(No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for November 2025Schedule of Demands for November 2025 Investment Portfolio for November 2025Investment Portfolio for November 2025 Month End Report November 2025Month End Report November 2025 Attachments:
3. 26-0002Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) January 6, 2026, as National Technology Day
b) January 9, 2026, as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day c) January 2026, as National Blood Donor Month
PROCLAIM
Proclamation - National Technology DayProclamation - National Technology Day Proclamation - National Law Enforcement Appreciation DayProclamation - National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Proclamation - National Blood Donor MonthProclamation - National Blood Donor Month Attachments:
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4. 26-0042Consideration of a Vacancy on the Planning Commission and Direction to the City Clerk to Defer Appointment Until the 2026 Annual Boards and Commissions Interview and Appointment Process (Budgeted) (City Clerk Tamura).
A) DECLARE VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION
B) DEFER APPOINTMENT UNTIL 2026 ANNUAL BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS INTERVIEW AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS
Boards and Commissions Handbook (Hyperlink)Boards and Commissions Handbook (Hyperlink) Beach Reporter Ad - 2026 Annual Boards and Commissions VacanciesBeach Reporter Ad - 2026 Annual Boards and Commissions Vacancies Attachments:
5. 26-0007Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendments to the Compensation for Part-Time Unrepresented Employees (No Budget Impact) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0001
Resolution No. 26-0001Resolution No. 26-0001
Compensation Plan - Part-Time Unrepresented Employees (Tracked Changes)
Compensation Plan - Part-Time Unrepresented Employees (Tracked Changes)
Compensation Plan - Part-Time Unrepresented Employees (Final)Compensation Plan - Part-Time Unrepresented Employees (Final) Attachments:
6. 26-0008Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Citywide Salary Schedule for all City Positions and Adjustments to Salary Ranges (No Budget Impact) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0002
Resolution No. 26-0002Resolution No. 26-0002
City of Manhattan Beach Salary ScheduleCity of Manhattan Beach Salary Schedule Attachments:
7. 26-0026Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. for $165,000 for the Voorhees Sewer Lift Station Improvements Project and the Pacific Sewer Lift Station Conversion to Gravity Line Project for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $791,358 and Re-Appropriating $75,000 in the Sewer Fund to the Voorhees Sewer Lift Station Improvements Project (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0004
B) APPROVE CIP BUDGET RE-APPROPRIATION
Resolution No. 26-0004Resolution No. 26-0004
Amendment No.3 - PACE, Inc.Amendment No.3 - PACE, Inc.
Agreement and Amendment Nos 1-2 - PACE, Inc.Agreement and Amendment Nos 1-2 - PACE, Inc.
Budget and Expenditure SummaryBudget and Expenditure Summary Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
January 20, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
8. 26-0027Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study Services at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $108,023 and Appropriating $54,011.50 from the Water Fund and $54,011.50 from the Sewer Fund for the Project (Unbudgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0005
B) APPROVE APPROPRIATION
Resolution No. 26-0005Resolution No. 26-0005
Agreement - Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.Agreement - Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc.
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.
9. 26-0028Conduct a Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed Use of Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 as Required by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Allocation of CDBG Funds; and Appropriation and Matching Revenue Adjustment of $129,538 from the Grants Fund for the Allocated CDBG Funding for the Cycle 5 Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Ramps Project (Partially Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0006
C) APPROVE AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Resolution No. 26-0006Resolution No. 26-0006
Notice of Public HearingNotice of Public Hearing
Budget and ExpendituresBudget and Expenditures
Location MapLocation Map
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
January 20, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
10. 26-0060
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider Temporarily Allowing Short-Term Rentals Outside of the Coastal Zone During the 2026 FIFA World Cup (Not Budgeted) (Community Development Director Alkire).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 26-0001
Ordinance No. 26-0001Ordinance No. 26-0001
Community Meeting Presentation and Mentimeter resultsCommunity Meeting Presentation and Mentimeter results September 16, 2025, City Council Staff ReportSeptember 16, 2025, City Council Staff Report December 16, 2025, City Council Staff ReportDecember 16, 2025, City Council Staff Report PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
11. 26-0010Consideration of a Resolution for a One-Year Film LA Agreement to Facilitate the City’s Film Permitting Process, and Consideration of Revised Film Permit Fees, and Filming Limitations (No Budget Impact) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0007
B) APPROVE
Resolution No. 26-0007Resolution No. 26-0007
Agreement - FilmLAAgreement - FilmLA
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
12. 26-0037Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
RECEIVE AND FILE
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Finance Report (ACFR)Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Finance Report (ACFR) Report on Internal ControlsReport on Internal Controls
Management LetterManagement Letter
Audit Communication LetterAudit Communication Letter
PowerPoint PresenttionPowerPoint Presenttion
Attachments:
January 20, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
13. 26-0011Project Pulse Status Update Related to the Public Engagement Program and Redevelopment Options for City-Owned Properties Located at 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (Former US Bank Building) and 1155 Morningside Drive (Parking Lot 3) (No Immediate Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr. 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
1. Location Map (Project Pulse Sites)1. Location Map (Project Pulse Sites)
2. August 26, 2025 - City Council Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)2. August 26, 2025 - City Council Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)
3. 2025 Community Opinion Survey Final Report3. 2025 Community Opinion Survey Final Report
4. Fall 2025 Community Outreach Results4. Fall 2025 Community Outreach Results
5. Additional Public Comments Received5. Additional Public Comments Received
6. PowerPoint Presentation6. PowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
14. 26-0023Consideration of the Reintroduction of the Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD) Schools to the City Council Assignments (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Proposed and Approved City Council Assignments of June 21, 2022Proposed and Approved City Council Assignments of June 21, 2022 Draft City Council AssignmentsDraft City Council Assignments Draft Assignments/Committee DescriptionsDraft Assignments/Committee Descriptions 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.
15. 26-0024City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
16. 26-0030Consideration of a Request by Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmember Howorth to Discuss Polliwog Pond Water Quality Enhancements (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
17. 26-0031Consideration of a Request by Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Councilmember Tarnay to Discuss a Review of the City’s Current Coyote Procedures (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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18. 26-0032Consideration of a Request by Mayor Lesser and Councilmember Howorth to Discuss a Community Tree Planting Event Around Earth Day (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.
19. 26-0003Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
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CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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 (Rescheduled to November 4, 2026) November 4, 2025 - Wednesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Rescheduled from November 3, 2026) 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 (General Municipal Election Results)
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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 November 11, 2026 – Wednesday – Veterans Day
November 26-27, 2026 - Thursday & Friday - Thanksgiving Holiday December 24, 2026 - Thursday - Christmas Eve (City Hall Closes at 12:00 PM) December 25, 2026 - Friday - Christmas Day Observed
December 31, 2026 - Thursday - New Year's Eve (City Hall Closes at 12:00 PM) January 1, 2027 – Friday – New Years Day Observed
January 18, 2027 – Monday – Martin Luther King Day