City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
3:00 PM
City Council Chambers and Zoom
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Chair Rachel Hackett
Vice Chair Joseph Ungoco
Commissioner Kristin Sistos
Commissioner Robert Tokashiki
Commissioner Vacant
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2026
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A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Vice Chair Hackett called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
Commissioner Sistos led the Pledge of Allegiance.
c. ROLL CALL
Present 3- Vice Chair Rachel Hackett, Commissioner Robert Tokashiki, and Commissioner Kristin Sistos
Absent 1 - Commissioner Joseph Ungoco
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
motion was made by Commissioner Tokashiki, seconded by Commission istos, to approve the agenda. The motion carried by the following vot
Aye: 3- Vice Chair Hackett, Commissioner Tokashiki and Commissioner Sistos Nay: 0
Absent: 1- Commissioner Ungoco
E. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
Vice Chair Hackett opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Ray Joseph
Seeing no further requests to speak, Vice Chair Hackett closed the floor to public comments.
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2026
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Planning Commission Minutes: PC 26-0002
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following Meeting(s):
a) Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of December 10,
APPROVE
Aye: 3- Vice Chair Hackett, Commissioner Tokashiki and Commissioner Sistos Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Ungoco
G. GENERAL BUSINESS
2. eorganization of the Planning Commission - Selection of Plannir PC 26-0003 ommission Chair and Vice-Cha
lanning Manager Adam Finestone provided background on the Chair an ice Chair selection proces
Aye: 3- Vice Chair Hackett, Commissioner Tokashiki and Commissioner Sistos Nay: 0
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Ungoco
Aye: 3- Vice Chair Hackett, Commissioner Tokashiki and Commissioner Sistos Nay:
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Ungoco
At 3:18 PM, the Planning Commission recessed and reconvened at 3:23 PM.
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2026 H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Consideration of A Zone Text Amendment to Expand the Types of Public PC 26-0005 Art That May Be Funded by the City's Art in Public Places Program anning Manager Adam Finestone introduced Senior Planner Ted Fatur 1o provided the staff report and PowerPoint presentatic Senior Planner Faturos introduced the Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman, who was available to answer questions.
Commissioner Sistos, Commissioner Tokashiki, and Chair Hackett asked questions of staff.
Parks and Recreation Director Leyman and Planning Manager Finestone responded to commissioner questions.
Chair Hackett opened the public hearing.
Seeing no requests to speak, Chair Hackett closed the public hearing.
Chair Hackett and Commissioner Sistos asked questions of staff.
Planning Manager Finestone responded to commissioner questions.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tokashiki, seconded by Commissioner sistos, to adopt the associated resolution recommending approval of sai amendments to the City Council. The motion carried by the following vote
Absent: 7- Commissioner Ungoco
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2026
1. GENERAL BUSINESS
4. Study Session to Consider Code Amendments to the Manhattan Beach PC 26-0004 Municipal Code and Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program to Implement Programs Outlined in the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element Chair Hackett announced the item and asked for the staff report. lanning Manager Adam Finestone introduced Associate Planner Marice ilean, who presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentatic Commissioner Sistos and Chair Hackett asked questions of staff.
Associate Planner Guillean, Planning Manager Finestone, and City Attorney David Snow responded to commissioner questions.
Chair Hackett opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Ray Joseph
Seeing no further requests to speak, Chair Hackett closed the floor to public comments.
Chair Hackett asked staff to look into the definition of manufactured homes.
DIRECTOR AND STAFF UPDATES
Planning Manager Adam Finestone provided updates on the following items:
- City of Manhattan Beach's fiscal year 2026- 2027 survey - Ocean View Cafe property
Commissioner Sistos, Commissioner Tokashiki, and Chair Hackett asked Planning Manager Finestone questions.
Planning Manager Finestone and Community Development Director Masa Alkire responded to commissioner questions.
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2026 K. COMMISSION ITEMS
Commissioner Sistos asked staff for an update on the Historical Resources Inventory.
Planning Manager Adam Finestone responded to commissioner request for an update.
L. TENTATIVE AGENDA
Planning Manager Adam Finestone indicated that the March 11, 2026, Planning Commission meeting has two tentative agenda items:
- Housing element annual progress report.
- Project Pulse study session.
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2026 M. ADJOURNMENT
At 4:17 PM, Chair Hackett adjourned the meeting to the March 11, 2026, Planning Commission Regular Meeting at 3:00 PM.
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Elia Rosner
Recording Secretary
Rudel Hackutt
Rachel Hackett
Chairperson
TTES*
Adam Finestone, AICP
Planning Manager
Masa Aikire, AICP
Community Development Director
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