Tuesday, April 21, 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, April 15, 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
Kingston McClean, Pennekamp Elementary School
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 26-0183Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 2026, as National Poetry Month and Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Lily Crook, Riley Jolls, Nina Modugno, Eve Prodromides, and Nika Tabrizi for Receiving the 2026 Circle Award for Excellence in Poetry Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department’s Older Adults Program.
PRESENT
Proclamation - National Poetry MonthProclamation - National Poetry Month Certificates - 2026 Circle Award for Excellence in PoetryCertificates - 2026 Circle Award for Excellence in Poetry Attachments:
2. 26-0229Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 22, 2026, as Earth Day and Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden in Recognition of their 25th Anniversary and Unwavering Commitment to Environmental Education and the Preservation of California Native Plants.
PRESENT
Proclamation - Earth DayProclamation - Earth Day
Certificate - 25th Anniversary MB Botanical GardenCertificate - 25th Anniversary MB Botanical Garden Attachments:
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
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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.
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.
Please note, the City is not responsible for the public’s use of Zoom as it relates to the software, configuration, and setting on a personal device. The public is encouraged to visit the Zoom website for information on use of this software. The City’s use of Zoom is consistent with the platform features and functions as described on the Zoom website.
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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.
3. 26-0224City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2026 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2026City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2026 Attachments:
4. 26-0103Financial Report:
a) Schedule of Demands: February 2026
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending February 28, 2026 c) Month End Report for February 2026
(No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for February 2026Schedule of Demands for February 2026 Investment Portfolio for February 2026Investment Portfolio for February 2026 Month End Financial Reports for February 2026Month End Financial Reports for February 2026 Attachments:
5. 26-0090Consideration of: (1) Adopting Resolution No. 26-0013 Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Harris and Associates, Inc. for $20,150 Related to Additional Services Required for the Development Impact Fee Nexus Study, for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $95,050; and (2) Appropriating $24,725 from the General Fund (Partially Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0013
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Resolution No. 26-0013Resolution No. 26-0013
Amendment No. 2 - Harris & Associates, Inc.Amendment No. 2 - Harris & Associates, Inc.
Amendment No. 1 - Harris & Associates, Inc.Amendment No. 1 - Harris & Associates, Inc.
Agreement - Harris & Associates, Inc.Agreement - Harris & Associates, Inc.
Attachments:
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6. 26-0187Receive and File Mid-Year Report from Marine Mammal Care Center (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Marine Mammal Care Center AgreementMarine Mammal Care Center Agreement Marine Mammal Care Center Mid-Year ReportMarine Mammal Care Center Mid-Year Report Attachments:
7. 26-0101Consideration of a Resolution Ordering Plans, Specifications, Cost Estimates and Engineer’s Report for Annual Street Lighting and Landscaping Assessments (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0019
Resolution No. 26-0019Resolution No. 26-0019Attachments:
8. 26-0227Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for $250,070 for the Voorhees Sewer Lift Station Improvements Project a for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $798,210 and Re-Appropriating $250,070 in the Sewer Fund to the Voorhees Sewer Lift Station Improvements Project (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0032
B) APPROVE RE-APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
Resolution No. 26-0032Resolution No. 26-0032
Amendment No. 1 - Butier Engineering, Inc.Amendment No. 1 - Butier Engineering, Inc.
Agreeement - Butier Engineering, Inc.Agreeement - Butier Engineering, Inc.
Budget and Expenditure SummaryBudget and Expenditure Summary 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.
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.
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.
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9. 26-0222Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Five-Year Agreement with Tyler Technologies for Software-as-a-Service Cloud Subscription for Enterprise Resource Planning, Enterprise Permitting and Licensing, and Auxiliary Systems, Including a Potential Contingency for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $3,400,000 (Budgeted) (Information Technology Director Guardado). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0025
Resolution No. 26-0025Resolution No. 26-0025
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
10. 26-0232Receive the Results from the Library Community Needs Assessment Report and Direct the Library Commission to Develop Options for Future City Council Consideration (No Budget Impact) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
A) RECEIVE AND FILE
B) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Manhattan Beach Library Community Needs Assessment ReportManhattan Beach Library Community Needs Assessment Report PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
11. 26-0217Project 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: 45 mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Location Map (Project Pulse Sites)Location Map (Project Pulse Sites) January 20, 2026 - City Council Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)January 20, 2026 - City Council Staff Report (Web-Link Provided) March 11, 2026 - Planning Commission Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)March 11, 2026 - Planning Commission Staff Report (Web-Link Provided) CD Zoning District Height MapCD Zoning District Height Map 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.
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12. 26-0244Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Tarnay and Councilmember Charelian to Discuss Code Amendments to Align the North Manhattan Beach Business Parking Requirements with Downtown Manhattan Beach (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
13. 26-0245Consideration of a Request by Mayor Pro Tem Franklin and Mayor Lesser to Discuss Opposing Los Angeles County’s Essential Services Restoration Act Sales Tax Measure (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
14. 26-0231Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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15. 26-0237Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of November 24, 2025
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
d) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
e) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
f) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
g) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2026
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of November 24, 2025
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of November 24, 2025
Library Commission Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2026Library Commission Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2026 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2026Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of January 19, 2026 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2026Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2026 Library Commission Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2026Library Commission Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2026 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2026Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2026
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of February 23, 2026
Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
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S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
April 27, 2026 - Monday -- 5:00 PM - Boards and Commission Interviews April 28, 2026 - Tuesday -- 5:00 PM - Boards and Commission Interviews May 5, 2026 - Tuesday -- 5:00 PM - Boards and Commission Appointments 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 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
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 June 8, 2026 – Monday – 4:00 PM – Library Commission Meeting June 15, 2026 – Monday – 4:00 PM – Cultural Arts Commission Meeting June 22, 2026 – Monday – 4:00 PM – Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting June 25, 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