Tuesday, February 17, 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
February 17, 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, February 11, 2026, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
February 17, 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
Sarah Blumfield, American Martyrs Catholic School
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 26-0123Presentation of a Commendation of Recognition to Soroptomist International of South Bay for Their Philanthropic Leadership and Dedication to Education, Empowerment, and Service.
PRESENT
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.
February 17, 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.
February 17, 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.
2. 26-0108City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2026 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2026City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2026 Attachments:
3. 26-0052Financial Reports:
a) Schedule of Demands: December 2025
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending December 31, 2025 c) Month End Report for December 2025
(No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for December 2025Schedule of Demands for December 2025 Investment Portfolio for December 2025Investment Portfolio for December 2025 Month End Report December 2025Month End Report December 2025 Attachments:
4. 26-0122Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) January 11, 2026, as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day b) February 6, 2026, as National Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
PROCLAIM
5. 26-0070Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Fifth Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0012
Resolution No. 26-0012Resolution No. 26-0012
Letter - City of Los Angeles JPA Amendment RequestLetter - City of Los Angeles JPA Amendment Request Fifth Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement - SBCCOG (Redline)
Fifth Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement - SBCCOG (Redline)
Fifth Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement - SBCCOG (Final)Fifth Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement - SBCCOG (Final) Attachments:
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6. 26-0087Consideration of a Purchase of One Budgeted North Star 144-1 Ambulance from Braun NW, Inc. in the Amount of $371,105.25 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING
B) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE
Quote - Braun NW, Inc. CompanyQuote - Braun NW, Inc. CompanyAttachments:
7. 26-0054Consideration of: (1) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 26-0002, Adopting a Development Impact Fee Program, Amending the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code, and Making Findings of Exemption Pursuant to CEQA; and (2) Resolution No. 26-0018, Amending the Citywide User Fee Schedule to Include a Development Impact Fee Appeal Fee of $1,500 (Not Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
A) ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-0002
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0018
Ordinance No. 26-0002Ordinance No. 26-0002
Resolution No. 26-0018Resolution No. 26-0018
Staff Report Public Hearing - February 3, 2026 (Link)Staff Report Public Hearing - February 3, 2026 (Link) Attachments:
8. 26-0084Consideration of a Resolution Establishing Updated Film Permit Fees (No Budget Impact) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0014
Resolution No. 26-0014Resolution No. 26-0014Attachments:
9. 26-0092Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Local Match Contribution of $72,000 from the Unreserved Measure R Fund Balance for the LA County Manhattan Beach Boulevard Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Unbudgeted) (Community Development Director Alkire).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0015
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Resolution No. 26-0015Resolution No. 26-0015
Agreement - LA Metro (Call For Projects Funding - F7310)Agreement - LA Metro (Call For Projects Funding - F7310) South Bay Traffic Forum Traffic Signal Corridors Project Fact SheetSouth Bay Traffic Forum Traffic Signal Corridors Project Fact Sheet City Intention Letter LACO MBB TSSP Project (December 20, 2012)City Intention Letter LACO MBB TSSP Project (December 20, 2012) MBB TSSP Project Cost Local Match SummaryMBB TSSP Project Cost Local Match Summary Attachments:
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10. 26-0033Consideration of a Resolution Awarding an Agreement to CWE in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $99,996 for the American Martyrs Stormwater Sump Hydrology and Capacity Study (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0016
Resolution No. 26-0016Resolution No. 26-0016
Agreement - CWEAgreement - CWE
Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
11. 26-0083Consideration of a Purchase of One Budgeted Ditch Witch - HX40G Vacuum Excavator from The Charles Machine Works, Inc. in the Amount of $87,175.89 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING
B) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE
Quote - The Charles Machine Works, Inc.Quote - The Charles Machine Works, 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.
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item.
12. 26-0058
South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Housing Trust Discussion (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
LACAHSA PowerPoint PresentationLACAHSA PowerPoint Presentation SBCCOG PowerPoint PresentationSBCCOG PowerPoint Presentation Joint Powers Agreement - SBRHTJoint Powers Agreement - SBRHT PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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13. 26-0110Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Three-Year Agreement for Parking Pay Stations and Mobile Parking Payment System Services to ParkMobile, LLC in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $2,428,310 (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0017
Resolution No. 26-0017Resolution No. 26-0017
Agreement - ParkMobile, LLCAgreement - ParkMobile, LLC
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
14. 26-0055Consideration of the Final Bruce’s Beach Artist and Design and Approval of Professional Services Agreement (No Budget Impact) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 2 Hrs.)
APPROVE
Proposal - April BanksProposal - April Banks
Proposal - Toni ScottProposal - Toni Scott
Proposal - Xaviera SimmonsProposal - Xaviera Simmons
Proposal - Nekisha DurrettProposal - Nekisha Durrett
Proposal - Austen BrantleyProposal - Austen Brantley
Proposal - Hana WardProposal - Hana Ward
APPC ScoresheetsAPPC Scoresheets
Survey ResultsSurvey Results
RFQRFQ
Agreement - Professional ServicesAgreement - Professional Services PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
15. 26-0091Fiscal Year 2026 Mid-Year Budget Report Including Funding Appropriations; and Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Development Calendar and Proposed Staffing Change (Partially Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
(Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
A) RECEIVE REPORT
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
C) APPROVE STAFFING ADJUSTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027
D) CONSIDER GENERAL FUND TRANSFER TO INSURANCE
FUND IN FISCAL YEAR 2026
Fiscal Year 2026 Mid-Year Budget ReportFiscal Year 2026 Mid-Year Budget Report Roundhouse Aquarium Funding RequestRoundhouse Aquarium Funding Request Fiscal Year 2027 Budget TimelineFiscal Year 2027 Budget Timeline Attachments:
February 17, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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.
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. 26-0025Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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17. 26-0109Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2024 (Community Development Director Alkire)
b) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2024 (Community Development Director Alkire)
c) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2025 (Community Development Director Alkire)
d) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2025 (Community Development Director Alkire)
e) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2025
(Community Development Director Alkire)
f) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2025 (Community Development Director Alkire)
g) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2025 (Community Development Director Alkire)
h) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2025
(Community Development Director Alkire)
i) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2025
(Community Development Director Alkire)
j) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire)
k) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2026
(Community Development Director Alkire)
l) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire)
m) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
February 17, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2024Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2024Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2025 Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2025
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2025
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2025
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2025
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2026Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2026 Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2026
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2026Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2026Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2026 Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
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CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
February 24, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - Work Plan 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 April 28, 2026 - Tuesday -- TBD - Boards and Commission Interviews 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 Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Due to the General Municipal Elections)
November 4, 2026 - Wednesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Rescheduled from Tuesday, 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)
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
February 18, 2026 – Wednesday – 4:00 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting (Rescheduled from February 16) February 23, 2026 – Monday – 4:00 PM – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting February 25, 2026 – Wednesday – 3:00 PM – Planning Commission Meeting February 26, 2026 – Thursday – 4:00 PM – Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting March 9, 2026 – Monday – 4:00 PM – Library Commission Meeting March 11, 2026 – Wednesday – 3:00 PM – Planning Commission Meeting March 16, 2026 – Monday – 4:00 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting March 23, 2026 – Monday – 4:00 PM – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting March 25, 2026 – Wednesday – 3:00 PM – Planning Commission Meeting March 26, 2026 – Thursday – 4:00 PM – Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting April 8, 2026 – Wednesday – 3:00 PM – Planning Commission Meeting April 13, 2026 – Monday – 4:00 PM – Library Commission Meeting April 20, 2026 – Monday – 4:00 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting April 22, 2026 – Wednesday – 3:00 PM – Planning Commission Meeting April 23, 2026 – Thursday – 4:00 PM – Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting April 27, 2026 – Monday – 4:00 PM – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting May 11, 2026 – Monday – 4:00 PM – Library Commission Meeting May 13, 2026 – Wednesday – 3:00 PM – Planning Commission Meeting May 18, 2026 – Monday – 4:00 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting May 25, 2026 – Monday – 4:00 PM – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting (Rescheduled to May 26, 2026) May 26, 2026 – Tuesday – 4:00 PM – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting (Rescheduled from May 25, 2026)
May 27, 2026 – Wednesday – 3:00 PM – Planning Commission Meeting May 28, 2026 – Thursday – 4:00 PM – Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting 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