Tuesday, March 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
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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, March 11, 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
Natalie Berger, Manhattan Academy
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 26-0182Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring March 26, 2026, as Purple Day (Epilepsy Awareness).
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. 26-0161City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2026 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2026City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2026 Attachments:
3. 26-0053Financial Report:
a) Schedule of Demands: January 2026
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending January 31, 2026 c) Month End Report for January 2026
(No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for January 2026Schedule of Demands for January 2026 Investment Portfolio for January 2026Investment Portfolio for January 2026 Month End Report January 2026Month End Report January 2026 Attachments:
4. 26-0167Proclamation Declaring March 23-27, 2026, as Government Finance Professionals Week.
PROCLAIM
ProclamationProclamationAttachments:
5. 26-0096Consideration of:
a) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 26-0005, Amending Sections of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Chapter 6.01 Licensing Regulations; and
b) Resolution No. 26-0022 Amending the Citywide User Fee Schedule to Include a Business License Appeal Fee of a $500 Deposit, Plus Actual Costs (Not Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
A) ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-0005
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0022
Ordinance No. 26-0005Ordinance No. 26-0005
Resolution No. 26-0022Resolution No. 26-0022
Staff Report - March 3, 2026 (Hyperlink)Staff Report - March 3, 2026 (Hyperlink) Attachments:
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6. 26-0152Consideration of Awarding Bid No. 1346-26 to Villa Ford for the Purchase of a Budgeted Ford F-250 for the Fire Department in the Amount of $75,089.07 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
APPROVE
Bid No. 1346-26 ComparisonBid No. 1346-26 ComparisonAttachments:
7. 26-0159Consideration of Leadership Manhattan Beach Service Project Proposal - Iron Rails to Green Trails on Veterans Parkway (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco and Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
APPROVE
Project ProposalProject Proposal
Sign LocationSign Location
LMB Rails to Green Trails Sign DesignLMB Rails to Green Trails Sign Design Attachments:
8. 26-0180Consideration of Awarding RFP No. 1347-26 and Adopting a Resolution Approving an Agreement with M. Arthur Gensler, Jr. & Associates, Inc. for Architectural and Public Engagement Services for Project Pulse: Downtown Manhattan Beach Redevelopment Projects for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $160,000 (Budgeted) (Community Development Director Alkire).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0029
Resolution No. 26-0029Resolution No. 26-0029
Agreement - M. Arthur Gensler, Jr. & Associates, IncAgreement - M. Arthur Gensler, Jr. & Associates, Inc Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
9. 26-0135Receive and File the 2025 Sixth Cycle Housing Element Annual Progress Report as Required by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire).
RECEIVE AND FILE
2025 Housing Element APR2025 Housing Element APR
Sixth Cycle Housing Element (Web-Link Provided)Sixth Cycle Housing Element (Web-Link Provided) Attachments:
10. 26-0171Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 26-0004, Amending Title 5 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Related to Plastic Carryout Bag Regulations (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-0004
Ordinance No. 26-0004Ordinance No. 26-0004
Staff Report - March 3 2026 (Hyperlink)Staff Report - March 3 2026 (Hyperlink) Attachments:
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11. 26-0062Consideration of a Resolution Making a Determination that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project 602745-24 Cycle 4 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramp Project Qualifies for a Categorical Exemption Pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines, Approving Plans and Specifications, and Awarding a Construction Contract to Oppenheimer National for $140,996.56, Including Contingency (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0023
Resolution No. 26-0023Resolution No. 26-0023
Agreement - Oppenheimer NationalAgreement - Oppenheimer National Plans and Specifications (Hyperlink)Plans and Specifications (Hyperlink) Budget and ExpendituresBudget and Expenditures
Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
12. 26-0105Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Design Services Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants for $743,550 for the Manhattan Beach Dominguez Channel Stormwater Infiltration and TMDL Trash Capture Project for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,130,419 and Reappropriating $676,681 in the Storm Drain Fund to the Project (Partially Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0024
B) REAPPROPRIATE FUNDS
Resolution No. 26-0024Resolution No. 26-0024
Amendment No. 2 - GeosyntecAmendment No. 2 - Geosyntec
Agreement (and Amendment No.1 - GeosyntecAgreement (and Amendment No.1 - Geosyntec Agreement - Clark Contracting CorpAgreement - Clark Contracting Corp MB DC Infiltration Project Feasibility Study Summary Memo (2026-03-06)_Complete
MB DC Infiltration Project Feasibility Study Summary Memo (2026-03-06)_Complete
Budget Expenditure Summary Report_revBudget Expenditure Summary Report_rev Location MapLocation Map
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.
13. 26-0093Consideration of:
a) A Coastal Development Permit and Temporary Use Permits for the 2026-2031 Manhattan Beach Open Volleyball Tournaments; Request from Association of Beach Volleyball Professionals, LLC DBA AVP, Including Finding the Project Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act;
b) A Special Permit for Limited Alcoholic Beverage Use in the VIP Bleacher Seating Area and Concierge Deck Adjacent to Stadium Court; and
c) An Agreement with Association of Beach Volleyball Professionals, LLC DBA AVP to Operate the Manhattan Beach Open for 2026-2028 (Budgeted) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0026 APPROVING THE COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
C) APPROVE A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR LIMITED ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE USE
D) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0027 APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT
Resolution No. 26-0026Resolution No. 26-0026
Resolution No. 26-0027Resolution No. 26-0027
Agreement - Association of Volleyball Professionals, LLC DBA AVPAgreement - Association of Volleyball Professionals, LLC DBA AVP Site PlanSite Plan
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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14. 26-0200Consideration and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section
10.90.060 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code to Specify that Public Art Funds May Be Used for Performance Arts and Other Forms of Art (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Alkire).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 26-0006
Ordinance No. 26-0006Ordinance No. 26-0006
Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 26-01Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 26-01 Late Public Comment for Planning Commission Hearing (Received February 25, 2026
Late Public Comment for Planning Commission Hearing (Received February 25, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting Staff Report - February 25, 2026 (Hyperlink)
Planning Commission Meeting Staff Report - February 25, 2026 (Hyperlink)
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.
15. 26-0188Discussion of Building Permit Discounts to Qualified Older Adults for Aging in Place Projects (Potential Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint PresentationAttachments:
16. 26-0126Consideration of the City’s Plans to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary (Not Budgeted) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Parade Cost EstimateParade Cost Estimate
American Flag Holiday Placement MapAmerican Flag Holiday Placement Map Power Point PresentationPower Point 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.
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N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
17. 26-0162Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
18. 26-0163Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of December 22, 2025
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of December 22,2025
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of December 22,2025
Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes - January 26, 2026Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes - January 26, 2026 Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
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S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
April 7, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting April 21, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting April 27, 2026 - Monday -- 5:00 PM - Boards and Commission Interviews April 28, 2026 - Tuesday -- 5:00 PM - Boards and Commission Interviews May, 2026 - Tuesday -- 5:00 PM - Boards and Commission Appointment 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) 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, Due to the General Municipal Elections)
November 4, 2026 - Wednesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Rescheduled From November 3, 2026, Due to the General Municipal Elections)
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 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
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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