Tuesday, March 3, 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
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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, including but not limited to providing hand held microphones during the 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 25, 2026, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
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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
Zoe Nichols, Mira Costa High School
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 26-0113Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring March 2026, as International Long COVID Awareness Month.
PROCLAIM
ProclamationProclamationAttachments:
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.
If you would like to provide information from your seat, please inform the City Clerk’s Office or raise your hand.
Staff will provide a handheld microphone to ensure your comments are heard.
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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. If you would like to provide public comments from your seat, please inform the City Clerk’s Office or raise your hand. Staff will provide a handheld microphone to ensure your comments are heard.
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.
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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. 26-0136City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2026 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2026City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2026 Attachments:
3. 26-0125Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) March 6, 2026, as National Employee Appreciation Day b) March 8, 2026, as International Women’s Day
c) March 13, 2026, as National K9 Veterans Day
d) March 29, 2026, as National Vietnam War Veterans Day e) March 8 - March 14, as Girl Scout Week
f) March 30 - April 5, 2026, as National Property and Evidence Professionals Appreciation Week
g) March 2026, as National Procurement Month
h) March 2026, as American Red Cross Month
i) March 2026, as National Women’s History Month
PROCLAIM
March 6, 2026, as National Employee Appreciation DayMarch 6, 2026, as National Employee Appreciation Day March 8, 2026, as International Women’s DayMarch 8, 2026, as International Women’s Day March 13, 2026, as National K9 Veterans DayMarch 13, 2026, as National K9 Veterans Day March 29, 2026, as National Vietnam War Veterans DayMarch 29, 2026, as National Vietnam War Veterans Day March 8 – March 14, as Girl Scout WeekMarch 8 – March 14, as Girl Scout Week March 30 – April 5, 2026, as National Property and Evidence Professionals Appreciation Week
March 30 – April 5, 2026, as National Property and Evidence Professionals Appreciation Week
March 2026, as National Procurement MonthMarch 2026, as National Procurement Month March 2026, as American Red Cross MonthMarch 2026, as American Red Cross Month March 2026, as National Women’s History MonthMarch 2026, as National Women’s History Month Attachments:
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4. 26-0146Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Occupational Health Centers of California to Provide Professional Medical Services in the Amount of $126,000 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $200,000 (Budgeted) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0020
Resolution No 26-0020Resolution No 26-0020
Amendment No. 2 - Occupational Health Centers of CaliforniaAmendment No. 2 - Occupational Health Centers of California Agreement and Amendment No. 1 - Occupational Health Centers of California
Agreement and Amendment No. 1 - Occupational Health Centers of California
Attachments:
5. 26-0143Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for $50,500 to Conduct Independent Investigations of Confidential Matters for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $125,000 (Budgeted) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0021
Resolution No. 26-0021Resolution No. 26-0021
Amendment No. 1 - AALRRAmendment No. 1 - AALRR
Agreement - AALRRAgreement - AALRR
Attachments:
6. 26-0013Consideration of Additional Space Options for Older Adult Programming (No Budget Impact) (Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman).
RECEIVE AND FILE
2025 Community Opinion Survey Final Report2025 Community Opinion Survey Final ReportAttachments:
7. 26-0100Consideration of an Earth Day Community Tree Planting Event (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire).
APPROVE
Grades of Green ProposalGrades of Green Proposal
Proposed Planting SitesProposed Planting Sites
Attachments:
I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda.
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J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
At the discretion of the Mayor, each speaker may speak for up to 3 minutes on each public hearing item. If you would like to speak from your seat, please inform the City Clerk’s Office or raise your hand. Staff will provide a handheld microphone to ensure your comments are heard.
8. 26-0040Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider the Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Sections of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Chapter 6.01 Business Licensing Regulations; and Provide Direction on the Business License Modernization Plan (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 26-0005
C) PROVIDE DIRECTION
Ordinance No. 26-0005Ordinance No. 26-0005
Legislative Digest (Strikethrough Version of Ordinance)Legislative Digest (Strikethrough Version of Ordinance) Business License Tax Modernization Plan PrioritiesBusiness License Tax Modernization Plan Priorities Business License Tax Analysis 2026-2027Business License Tax Analysis 2026-2027 PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each general business item. If you would like to speak from your seat, please inform the City Clerk’s Office or raise your hand. Staff will provide a handheld microphone to ensure your comments are heard.
9. 26-0138Consideration of Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Title 5 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Related to Plastic Carryout Bag Regulations (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) CONSIDER RECOMMENDED OPTIONS FOR AMENDING TITLE
5 OF THE MANHATTAN BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO
PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG REGULATIONS
B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 26-0004
Draft Ordinance No 26-0004 (Version A)Draft Ordinance No 26-0004 (Version A) MBMC Chapter 5.80 (Strikethrough Version A)MBMC Chapter 5.80 (Strikethrough Version A) Draft Ordinance No 26-0004 (Version B)Draft Ordinance No 26-0004 (Version B) MBMC Chapter 5.80 (Strikethrough Version B)MBMC Chapter 5.80 (Strikethrough Version B) Ordinance No 2115Ordinance No 2115
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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10. 26-0086
Consideration of an Update Regarding Community Emergency Notifications (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
RECEIVE UPDATE
Alerts and Warnings GuideAlerts and Warnings Guide
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
11. 26-0071
Consideration of FIFA World Cup Public Engagement Strategy (Not Budgeted) (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
(Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
MapMap
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
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.
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.
12. 26-0115Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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13. 26-0137Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Library Commission Meeting Minutes (Cancelled) of December 8, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
d) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes (Cancelled) of December 15, 2025
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2025Library Commission Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2025 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2025Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2025 Library Commission Meeting Minutes (Cancelled) of December 8, 2025Library Commission Meeting Minutes (Cancelled) of December 8, 2025 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes (Cancelled) of December 15, 2025
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes (Cancelled) of December 15, 2025
Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
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S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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)
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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
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T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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
February 15, 2027 - Monday - Presidents Day