City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor David Lesser
Mayor Pro Tem Joe Franklin
Councilmember Nina Trieu Tarnay
Councilmember Steve S. Charelian
Councilmember Amy Thomas Howorth
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6:00 PM
City Council Reorganization
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Regular Meeting
May 19, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
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www.manhattanbeach.gov/departments/city-clerk/city-council-meetings-agendas-and-minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDERA.
Mayor Lesser called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAGB.
Boy Scout Aaron Tse Hou Sung of Troop 849 led the Pledge of Allegiance and was presented with a Certificate of Recognition for his Eagle Scout Project installing mile markers along Veterans Parkway.
ROLL CALLC.
Roll Call led by City Clerk Liza Tamura.
Mayor Lesser, Mayor Pro Tem Franklin, Councilmember Tarnay, Councilmember Charelian and Councilmember Howorth
Present: 5 -
CEREMONIAL CALENDARD.
1. 26-0298Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Boy Scout Troop 849 on Their 70th Anniversary.
PRESENT
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Lesser presented a Certificate of Recognition to Boy Scout Troop 849 in honor of their 70th Anniversary.
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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
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Lesser presented 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.
3. 26-0300
Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to TEDxManhattan Beach for Outstanding Contributions, Dedication, and Transformative Impact on Our Community
PRESENT
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Lesser presented a Certificate of Recognition to TEDxManhattan Beach for its outstanding contributions, dedication, and transformative impact on our community.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCESE.
Mayor Lesser stated that he would be pulling Item Nos. 5 and 16 from the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Howorth requested that Item No. 5 be continued to the next City Council meeting.
City Clerk Liza Tamura responded to City Council questions.
Per City Council consensus, Item No. 5 from the Consent Calendar was continued to a future City Council meeting.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Charelian, to continue Agenda Item No. 5 to a future City Council meeting and pull Agenda Item No. 16 from the Consent Calendar and waive full reading of ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay, Charelian and Howorth Nay: 0
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CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
F.
El Camino College Executive Director Ann O’Brien invited the community to participate in the “Join the Conversation” campaign by providing feedback on educational priorities, campus needs, and the college’s long-term vision.
Waste Management Recycling Education Representative Bobby Bell reminded the community that, in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026, all waste collection services will be delayed by one day; and gave a shout-out in recognition of Public Works Week, expressing gratitude to the Public Works Department for their continued support and strong partnership with Waste Management.
Library Manager Cassandra Sargent invited the community to attend the Speaker Series featuring best-selling author Julia Quinn at Mira Costa High School on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Troop 849 Scoutmaster Troy Wollwage announced that all scouts will be recognized for their rank advancements, merit badges, and recent activities at the Joslyn Community Center on May 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
Community Development Director Masa Alkire announced upcoming Project Pulse community workshops scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, May 31, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Joslyn Community Center, and stated that the workshops will include activities related to both properties and assist in developing conceptual project designs.
May 19, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)G.
Mayor Lesser opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Wayne Powell - Recognized Mayor Lesser and Mayor Pro Tem Franklin Tiffany Barba - Recognized Mayor Lesser and Mayor Pro Tem Franklin Lucia La Rosa Ames - Recognized Mayor Lesser and Mayor Pro Tem Franklin Alita Rethmeyer - Scout House
Jimmy Franklin - Recognized Mayor Pro Tem Franklin
Taylor Franklin - Recognized Mayor Pro Tem Franklin
Brian Goldsmith - Recognized Mayor Lesser
Fred Taylor - Operating Budget
Julie Justus McGinity - Recognized Mayor Lesser and Mayor Pro Tem Franklin Jim Upchurch - Recognized Mayor Lesser and Mayor Pro Tem Franklin Heather Kim - Housing Element plan
Dean Francois - Sanitation County Board
Michael Jenkins (Zoom) - Housing Task Force
Tina Shivpuri (Zoom) - Recognized Mayor Lesser and Mayor Pro Tem Franklin Councilmember Howorth - Leadership Manhattan Beach Graduation, Girl Scouts Awards & Older Adults
Fair
Councilmember Tarnay - Mira Costa High School Athletics Program & CIF Champions Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Lesser closed the floor to public comments.
May 19, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final REORGANIZATIONH.
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
Mayor Pro Tem Franklin, Councilmember Tarnay, Councilmember Charelian, and Councilmember Howorth recognized outgoing Mayor Lesser for his service during his tenure as the Mayor of Manhattan Beach.
The following agencies presented certificates:
Councilmember Rob Saemann, City of Hermosa Beach
Councilmember Dean Francois, City of Hermosa Beach
Jessalyn Waldron on behalf of Supervisor Holly Mitchell’s Office Mia Thiagarajan on behalf of Congressman Ted Lieu’s Office Ian May on behalf of Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang’s Office Rabbi Yossi on behalf of the Friendship Foundation
Outgoing Mayor Lesser provided comments regarding his term as Mayor.
A motion was made by Mayor Lesser, seconded by Councilmember Charelian, to nominate Mayor Pro Tem Franklin as Mayor. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay, Charelian and Howorth Nay: 0
May 19, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final Mayor Franklin received certificates from the following agencies:
California State Treasurer
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
City of Torrance
District Attorney Nathan Hochman
Mayor Franklin provided comments regarding his upcoming term as Mayor.
A motion was made by Councilmember Charelian, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, to nominate Councilmember Tarnay as Mayor Pro Tem. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Lesser, Franklin, Tarnay, Charelian and Howorth Nay: 0
Mayor Pro Tem Tarnay provided comments regarding her upcoming term as Mayor Pro Tem.
RECESS AND RECONVENEI.
At 7:50 PM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 8:10 PM with all City Councilmembers present.
CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)J.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Lesser, to approve the Consent Calendar with Agenda Item No. 5 being continued to a future City Council meeting and Agenda No. 16 being removed to be heard under Section K - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar.
May 19, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final City Attorney Quinn Barrow read the title for Urgency Ordinance No. 26-0008-U:
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH
AMENDING SECTION 4.88.060 (VIOLATION; NUISANCE) OF CHAPTER
4.88 (TRANSIENT USES INCLUDING SHORT-TERM RENTALS) OF
TITLE 4 (PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS AND CONDUCT) OF THE
MANHATTAN BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING VIOLATIONS OF
CHAPTER 4.88 AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
City Attorney Barrow read the title for Ordinance No. 26-0008:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH AMENDING
SECTION 4.88.060 (VIOLATION; NUISANCE) OF CHAPTER 4.88
(TRANSIENT USES INCLUDING SHORT-TERM RENTALS) OF TITLE 4 (PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS AND CONDUCT) OF THE MANHATTAN
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER
4.88 The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Franklin, Tarnay, Charelian, Howorth and Lesser Nay: 0
5. 26-0333Consideration of the Approval of City Council Assignments (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered at a future City Council meeting.
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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
9. 26-0069
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
10. 26-0097
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
11. 26-0116
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
12. 26-0154
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
14. 26-0246
Consideration of Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Council Work Plan (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian)
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
15. 26-0284
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
16. 26-0296
Consideration of 2026 FIFA World Cup Banner Locations (Budgeted) (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
RECEIVE AND FILE
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard under Section K - Items Removed from the Consent Calendar.
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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
18. 26-0314
Consideration 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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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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
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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16. 26-0296Consideration of 2026 FIFA World Cup Banner Locations (Budgeted) (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Councilmember Lesser stated that he pulled the item to discuss the scale and number of banner locations and to clarify the total number of banners proposed.
Communications and Civic Engagement Manager Alexandria Latragna responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
Communications and Civic Engagement Manager Latragna responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Councilmember Charelian, to receive and file the map identifying the proposed locations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Banners to be displayed throughout May 1, 2026, and July 13, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Franklin, Tarnay, Charelian, Howorth and Lesser Nay: 0
PUBLIC HEARINGSL.
None.
K. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
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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
Finance Director Libby Bretthauer provided the staff presentation and responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Stefan Kampe
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Charelian, seconded by Mayor Franklin, to direct staff to prepare a letter opposing Los Angeles County Measure ER. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:
Franklin,Charelian, Howorth and Lesser4 -
Nay: 0
Abstain: Tarnay1 -
RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO A MEETING OF THE MANHATTAN
BEACH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CORPORATION
N.
At 8:41 PM, the City Council recessed to the Capital Improvements Corporation Board Meeting.
CALL MEETING TO ORDERI.
At 8:41 PM, President Lesser called the Capital Improvements Board Meeting to order.
ROLL CALLII.
Roll call led by Secretary Liza Tamura.
President Lesser, Vice President Franklin, Boardmember Tarnay, Boardmember Charelian, and Boardmember Howorth
Present: 5 -
M. GENERAL BUSINESS
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President Lesser opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, President Lesser closed the floor to public comments.
GENERAL BUSINESSIV.
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
A motion as made by Boardmember Howorth, seconded by Boardmember Charelian, to appoint Vice President Franklin as the new President. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Franklin, Tarnay, Charelian, Howorth and Lesser Nay: 0
A motion as made by Boardmember Howorth, seconded by Boardmember Charelian, to appoint Boardmember Tarnay as the new Vice President. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Franklin, Tarnay, Charelian, Howorth and Lesser Nay: 0
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ADJOURN THE MANHATTAN BEACH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
CORPORATION AND RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
O.
At 8:43 PM, President Franklin adjourned the Capital Improvements Corporation Meeting and reconvened the City Council Meeting, with all City Councilmembers present.
CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTSP.
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
Councilmember Charelian provided that he would be the third vote in order to have the item return on a future agenda.
The City Council directed staff to provide a comprehensive report on the fines associated with violations of the City’s tree preservation ordinances - Manhattan Beach Municipal Code (MBMC): Section
10.52.120, Subsections L & M (trees on private properties in Residential Zones, Area Districts I and II); and Chapter 7.32 (trees on City property and the public right-of-way).
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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
Councilmember Howorth provided that she would be the third vote in order to have the item return on a future agenda.
The City Council directed staff to provide a comprehensive report regarding the creation of a Housing Task Force to address the City’s housing needs.
AB 1234 REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Tarnay reported that she attended the SCAG Regional Conference and General Assembly on May 7 and May 8, 2026, and participated in sessions on municipal uses of AI, which highlighted the importance of a cautious, well-planned approach to implementation. Key takeaways included ensuring staff first identify organizational needs and receive proper training to prevent the inadvertent sharing of private or proprietary information.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSQ.
The Future Agenda Items occurred following Item R, City Manager Report.
CITY MANAGER REPORTR.
City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian thanked former Mayor Lesser for his leadership over the past 9.5 months. She also congratulated Mayor Franklin and Mayor Pro Tem Tarnay on their respective appointments.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSQ.
Mayor Pro Tem Tarnay requested to agendize a discussion to evaluate whether the City should take an official position on the National Parks Service’s efforts to include Manhattan Beach in the National Park System.
Councilmember Howorth concurred.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS.
City Attorney Quinn Barrow congratulated Mayor Franklin and thanked former Mayor Lesser.
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24. 26-0303Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
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
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
26. 26-0275
Recent 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
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
CLOSED SESSIONU.
None.
T. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
May 19, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final ADJOURNMENTV.
At 8:48 PM, Mayor Franklin adjourned the meeting to the June 2, 2026, Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting at 5:00 PM.
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Breana Contreras
Recording Secretary
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Joe Franklin
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Liza Tamura
City Clerk