Tuesday, May 5, 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 29, 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
Chase Buxton, Grand View Elementary School
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 26-0259Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Sandpipers on the Occasion of their 95th Anniversary.
PRESENT
Certificate - Sandpipers 95th AnniversaryCertificate - Sandpipers 95th AnniversaryAttachments:
2. 26-0262Presentation of a Proclamation to the Beach Cities Health District Declaring May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month.
PRESENT
Proclamation - Mental Health Awareness MonthProclamation - Mental Health Awareness MonthAttachments:
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.
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.
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.
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3. 26-0260City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2026 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2026 c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2026City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2026 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2026City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2026 Attachments:
4. 26-0261Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May 2026)
b) International Building Safety Month (May 2026)
c) Jewish American Heritage Month (May 2026)
d) Older Americans Month (May 2026)
e) International Firefighter’s Day (May 4, 2026)
f) Professional Municipal Clerks Week (May 3-9, 2026)
g) National Public Service Recognition Week (May 3-9, 2026) h) National Correctional Officers’ Week (May 3-9, 2026) i) National Police Week (May 10-16, 2026)
j) National Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15, 2026)
k) National Public Works Week (May 17-23, 2026)
(No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura)
PROCLAIM
Proclamation - Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Proclamation - Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Proclamation - International Building Safety MonthProclamation - International Building Safety Month Proclamation - Jewish American Heritage MonthProclamation - Jewish American Heritage Month Proclamation - Older Americans MonthProclamation - Older Americans Month Proclamation - International Firefighters' DayProclamation - International Firefighters' Day Proclamation - Professional Municipal Clerks WeekProclamation - Professional Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation - National Public Service Recogntion WeekProclamation - National Public Service Recogntion Week Proclamation - National Correctional Officers WeekProclamation - National Correctional Officers Week Proclamation - National Police WeekProclamation - National Police Week Proclamation - National Peace Officers' Memorial DayProclamation - National Peace Officers' Memorial Day Proclamation - National Public Works WeekProclamation - National Public Works Week Attachments:
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5. 26-0238Consideration of an Update on Coyote Activity and Management Efforts (No Budget Impact) (Chief of Police Johnson).
RECEIVE AND FILE
2023 Coyote Management & Response Plan2023 Coyote Management & Response PlanAttachments:
6. 26-0277Consideration of First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Relating to Bicycles to: (1) Supplement Safety and Operational Requirements for Electric and Motorized Bicycles; and (2) Institute a Juvenile Diversion Program for Juvenile Violators of the Ordinance (No Budget Impact) (Police Chief Johnson).
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 26-0007
Draft Ordinance No. 26-0007Draft Ordinance No. 26-0007
Ordinance No. 23-0008-UOrdinance No. 23-0008-U
E-Bike Incidents InformationE-Bike Incidents Information Attachments:
7. 26-0266Consideration of a Resolution to Increase the Contingency Amount on the Construction Agreement with Asplundh Construction, LLC by $46,137 for Work Within the Right-of-Way and Private Utility Conversion Work in Underground Utility Assessment Districts (UUAD) 19-12 and 19-14 for a total not to exceed $177,762 (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0033
Resolution No. 26-0033Resolution No. 26-0033
Budget and Expenditures SummaryBudget and Expenditures Summary City Streetlight MapCity Streetlight Map
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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8. 26-0258Consideration of Sepulveda Boulevard Traffic Safety Study and Potential Safety Measures (Unbudgeted) (Community Department Director Alkire). (Estimated Time: 1 hr.)
APPROVE AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Potential Sepulveda Boulevard Safety Measures TablePotential Sepulveda Boulevard Safety Measures Table Safety Study Potential Measures Concept PlanSafety Study Potential Measures Concept Plan PPIC Staff Report with Attachments - 3/26/2026PPIC Staff Report with Attachments - 3/26/2026 PPIC Minutes - 3/26/2026PPIC Minutes - 3/26/2026
Correspondence Received Before PostingCorrespondence Received Before Posting PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
9. 26-0104Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Operating Budget and Consideration of CERT Funding Request (Not Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
(Estimated Time: 1 hr.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget (Web-Link Provided)Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget (Web-Link Provided) List of FY 2027 Deferred Budget RequestsList of FY 2027 Deferred Budget Requests General Fund Budget SummaryGeneral Fund Budget Summary
CERT Funding Request LetterCERT Funding Request Letter
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
10. 26-0273Presentation of the Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 through Fiscal Year 2030-2031 (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
(Estimated Time: 1 hr.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) APPROVE
Schedule of Capital Improvement Projects by FundSchedule of Capital Improvement Projects by Fund Capital Improvement Projects Summary SheetsCapital Improvement Projects Summary Sheets PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
11. 26-0280Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to an Employment Agreement (City Attorney Quinn Barrow and Human Resources Director Jenkins).
(Estimated Time: 15 min.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0035
Resolution No. 26-0035Resolution No. 26-0035
Amendment No. 1 - Employment AgreementAmendment No. 1 - Employment Agreement Employment AgreementEmployment Agreement
Attachments:
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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.
12. 26-0264Consideration of a Request by Mayor Lesser and Councilmember Howorth to Discuss the Fines Associated with Violations of the City’s Tree Preservation Ordinance on Private Property: Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Section 10.52.120, Subsections L & M; and Chapter 7.32 (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
MBMC Section 10.52.120MBMC Section 10.52.120
MBMC Chapter 7.32MBMC Chapter 7.32
Resolution No. 16-0057Resolution No. 16-0057
Attachments:
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.
13. 26-0265Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
14. 26-0272Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2025 (Community Development Director Alkire)
b) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire)
c) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2026
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2025Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2026Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2026 Library Commission Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2026Library Commission Meeting Minutes of March 9, 2026 Attachments:
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Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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
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