“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”2026-2028 Manhattan Beach OpenMarch 17, 2026 2CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Background
MARCH 17, 20262026-2028 MANHATTAN BEACH OPEN
•2025 marked the 64thManhattan Beach Open (MBO) Volleyball Tournament•38-year partnership with City of Manhattan Beach•145 teams in Thursday qualifier•8 in each division advancing into the main draw•Final year of a three-year agreement with the AVPºMaintain tradition of the “Walk of Champions” Pier Ceremony honoring the 2024 MBO winnersºAVP/MBO Heritage Event, with largest prize purse for tourºCollaboration with DTBA and the Chamber for event enhancements•Parks and Recreation Commission unanimous approval
3CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” •Traditional stadium set-up located along the south side of the Manhattan Beach Pier•VIP courtside seating, bleachers located on the west and north side of stadium court for general admission, VIP ‘sky deck’ south side of stadium court, along with a concierge area in southeast corner Discussion
MARCH 17, 20262026-2028 MANHATTAN BEACH OPEN
4CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Discussion
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•Parks and Recreation Commission suggested expanded food and beverage options•Daily hours of operation 9:00 am and ending at 6:00 pm•Set-up began Sunday, August 10, 2025, with tear-down concluding Wednesday, August 20, 2025•Volleyball matches will continue to be streamed live on Bally’s Sports throughout the event•Men’s and women’s semi’s and finals aired live on the CW channel
5CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Site Plan
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6CITY OFMANHATTAN BEACH“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”
CONCLUSION
MARCH 17, 20262026-2028 MANHATTAN BEACH OPEN
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-0026 approving a Coastal Development Permit and Temporary Use Permits the 2026 – 2031 Manhattan Beach Open (MBO) volleyball tournaments scheduled annually the third weekend in August2. Approve a special permit for limited alcoholic beverage use in the VIP bleacher seating area and concierge deck adjacent to stadium court3. Adopt Resolution No. 26-0027 approving an agreement with Association of Volleyball Professionals, LLC DBA AVP to operate the MBO 2026-2028