Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council Reorganization
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
May 19, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
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, May 13, 2026, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
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
Recognition of Boy Scout Aaron Tse Hou Sung, Troop 849, for leading the Pledge to the Flag and for his Eagle Scout Project Installing Mile Markers Along Veterans Parkway.
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C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 26-0298Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Boy Scout Troop 849 on Their 70th Anniversary.
PRESENT
Certificate - Troop 849Certificate - Troop 849Attachments:
2. 26-0299Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Bob Beverly in Celebration of Shellback Tavern’s Enduring Business and its Role in Celebrating the City’s Beach Culture that Promotes the Essence of the Community.
PRESENT
Certificate - Bob BeverlyCertificate - Bob BeverlyAttachments:
3. 26-0300Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to TEDxManhattan Beach for Outstanding Contributions, Dedication, and Transformative Impact on Our Community
PRESENT
Certificate - TEDxManhattan BeachCertificate - TEDxManhattan BeachAttachments:
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.
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H. REORGANIZATION
4. 26-0305City Council Reorganization:
a) Recognition of Outgoing Mayor Lesser
b) Selection of Mayor
c) Selection of Mayor Pro Tem
(No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura)
(Estimated Time: 45 Min.)
SELECT NEW MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM
I. RECESS AND RECONVENE
J. 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.
5. 26-0333Consideration of the Approval of City Council Assignments (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
Proposed City Council Assignments and Councilmember Assignments & Committee Descriptions
Proposed City Council Assignments and Councilmember Assignments & Committee Descriptions
Attachments:
6. 26-0301City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2026 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2026 c) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2026 d) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2026
(No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2026City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2026 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2026City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2026 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2026City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 5, 2026 Attachments:
7. 26-0302Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) May 16-22, 2026 as National Safe Boating Week
b) May 2026, as National Bicycle Safety Month
PROCLAIM
Proclamation - National Safe Boating WeekProclamation - National Safe Boating Week Proclamation - National Bicycle Safety MonthProclamation - National Bicycle Safety Month Attachments:
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8. 26-0107Financial Report:
a) Schedule of Demands: March 2026
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending March 31, 2026 c) Month End Report for March 2026
(No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for March 2026Schedule of Demands for March 2026 Investment Portfolio for Month Ending March 31, 2026Investment Portfolio for Month Ending March 31, 2026 Month-End Report for the Month Ending March 31, 2026Month-End Report for the Month Ending March 31, 2026 Attachments:
9. 26-0069Consideration of the Continuation of the Oversized Vehicle Permit Program and Approval of an Updated Fee Resolution (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
A) APPROVE CONTINUATION OF THE PERMIT PROGRAM
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0036
Resolution No. 26-0036Resolution No. 26-0036Attachments:
10. 26-0097Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Three-Year Agreement for Cloud-based Irrigation Management Services to SGD Enterprises in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $325,000 (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
ADOPT RESOLUTION 26-0038
Resolution No. 26-0038Resolution No. 26-0038
Agreement - SGD EnterprisesAgreement - SGD Enterprises
Attachments:
11. 26-0116Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Assessment Engineer’s Report for the Annual Levy of Street Lighting Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and a Resolution Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Provide for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments, and Setting the Public Hearing to Consider the Assessments for June 16, 2026 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 26-0039 AND 26-0040
B) SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR JUNE 16, 2026
Resolution No. 26-0039Resolution No. 26-0039
Resolution No. 26-0040Resolution No. 26-0040
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 - Engineer’s Report Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 - Engineer’s Report Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District
Attachments:
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12. 26-0154Consideration of a Resolution Awarding an Agreement for a Mobile License Plate Recognition (LPR) System to EYEP Solutions, Inc. in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $327,635 (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0041
Resolution 26-0041Resolution 26-0041
Agreement - EyeP Solutions, Inc.Agreement - EyeP Solutions, Inc.
Attachments:
13. 26-0225Consideration of a Resolution Acknowledging Compliance with Senate Bill 1205 and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4 (No Budget Impact) (Fire Chief Alexander)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0042
Resolution No. 26-0042Resolution No. 26-0042
Senate Bill 1205Senate Bill 1205
Attachments:
14. 26-0246Consideration of Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Council Work Plan (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian)
APPROVE
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Council Work Plan (17 Items)Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Council Work Plan (17 Items) Department and Commission Involvement MatrixDepartment and Commission Involvement Matrix Department Work Plan ItemsDepartment Work Plan Items
Attachments:
15. 26-0284Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with W.A. Rasic Construction Company, Inc., for On-Call Construction and Repair Services, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $112,586 (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0037
Resolution No. 26-0037Resolution No. 26-0037
Amendment No. 1 - W.A. Rasic Construction Company, Inc.Amendment No. 1 - W.A. Rasic Construction Company, Inc.
Agreement - W.A. Rasic Construction Company, Inc.Agreement - W.A. Rasic Construction Company, Inc.
Resolution No. 12-6422Resolution No. 12-6422
Attachments:
16. 26-0296Consideration of 2026 FIFA World Cup Banner Locations (Budgeted) (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Map of FIFA Banner LocationsMap of FIFA Banner Locations Map of Flag LocationsMap of Flag Locations
March 3, 2026 Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)March 3, 2026 Staff Report (Web-Link Provided) Attachments:
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17. 26-0317Consideration of a Resolution Adopting an Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Approved for the 28th Street Stormwater Infiltration Project (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0043
Resolution No. 26-0043Resolution No. 26-0043
Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
18. 26-0314Consideration of Vehicle Wrap Advertising on One or More MB Wave Rider Microtransit Vehicles by Manhattan Village Shopping Center During Pilot Project (Budgeted) (Community Development Director Alkire)
APPROVE
Agreement - Circuit Transit, Inc.Agreement - Circuit Transit, Inc.
Manhattan Village Shopping Center Letter of Intent - 5/12/26Manhattan Village Shopping Center Letter of Intent - 5/12/26 Attachments:
19. 26-0332Consideration of the Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance and Introducing an Ordinance Increasing Fines for Violations of Municipal Code Chapter 4.88 Relating to Short-Term Rentals and Other Transient Uses Pursuant to State Law (City Attorney Barrow).
A) ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 26-0008-U
B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 26-0008
Urgency Ordinance No. 26-0008-UUrgency Ordinance No. 26-0008-U Ordinance No. 26-0008Ordinance No. 26-0008
Government Code Section 36900Government Code Section 36900 Attachments:
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda.
L. 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.
M. 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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20. 26-0330Consideration of a Position on Los Angeles County Measure ER, the Essential Services Restoration Act for Los Angeles County, and AB 1768 (Bryan) (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 15 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Measure ER (Essential Services Restoration Act for Los Angeles County) Ordinance
Measure ER (Essential Services Restoration Act for Los Angeles County) Ordinance
AB 1768 (Bryan) Bill TextAB 1768 (Bryan) Bill Text
CDTFA California Sales and Use Tax Rates by County & City (April 2026)
CDTFA California Sales and Use Tax Rates by County & City (April 2026)
Attachments:
N. RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO A MEETING OF THE MANHATTAN BEACH
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CORPORATION
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CORPORATION IV. GENERAL BUSINESS
21. CIC-20Reorganization of the Capital Improvements Corporation (No Budget Impact) (Financial Officer Bretthauer)
(Estimated Time: 5 Min.)
ELECT A NEW PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT
O. ADJOURN THE MANHATTAN BEACH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CORPORATION
AND RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
P. 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.
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22. 26-0312Consideration 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 (Continued from the May 5, 2026, City Council Meeting) (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:
23. 26-0311Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Tarnay and Councilmember Charelian to Discuss the Creation of a Housing Task Force to Address the City’s Housing Needs (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request that items be placed on a future agenda with the concurrence of one other Councilmember.
R. CITY MANAGER REPORT
S. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
T. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
24. 26-0303Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
25. 26-0304Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2026Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2026Attachments:
26. 26-0275Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions: Planned Development Plan Amendment to amend and supersede all prior approvals to allow for the demolition of an existing office building, construction of a new pool and pool amenities, and an increase in club memberships for the continued operation of the Manhattan Country Club located at 1330-1332-1334 Parkview Avenue (The Bay Club Company)
(Community Development Director Alkire).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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U. CLOSED SESSION
V. ADJOURNMENT
W. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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 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 X. 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