Tuesday, June 2, 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 Joe Franklin
Mayor Pro Tem Nina Trieu Tarnay
Councilmember Steve S. Charelian
Councilmember Amy Thomas Howorth
Councilmember David Lesser
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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, May 27, 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
Ava Wennerstrand-Penn, Robinson Elementary School
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 26-0340Presentation of Plaques to Outgoing Commissioners: Planning Commissioner Ungoco; Parking and Public Improvements Commissioners Kirschenbaum and Marcy; Parks and Recreation Commissioner Aggarwal; Library Commissioners Doll and Cullen; and Board of Building Appeals Members Adami, Freitag and Yang.
PRESENT
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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2. 26-0339City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2026 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2026 c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2026City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 8, 2026 City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2026City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026 Attachments:
3. 26-0342Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth Day
b) June 2026, as LGBTQI+ Pride Month
c) June 2026, as National Safety Month
PROCLAIM
Proclamation - JuneteenthProclamation - Juneteenth
Proclamation - LGBTQI+ Pride MonthProclamation - LGBTQI+ Pride Month Proclamation - National Safety MonthProclamation - National Safety Month Attachments:
4. 26-0274Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Interagency Memorandum of Understanding Agreement between Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and City of Manhattan Beach for Regional Integration of Intelligent Transportation Systems (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0045
Resolution No. 26-0045Resolution No. 26-0045
Agreement - Interagency MOU with LACMTA RIITSAgreement - Interagency MOU with LACMTA RIITS RIITS Membership Informational BrochureRIITS Membership Informational Brochure Attachments:
5. 26-0323Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Jeffrey Miller Architecture and Design Corporation for $350,000 for Additional Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Five City Building Facilities Remodel Projects for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $746,597 (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0051
Resolution No. 26-0051Resolution No. 26-0051
Amendment No. 3 - Jeffrey Miller Architecture and Design CorporationAmendment No. 3 - Jeffrey Miller Architecture and Design Corporation Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 - Jeffrey Miller Architecture and Design Corporation
Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 - Jeffrey Miller Architecture and Design Corporation
Attachments:
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6. 26-0318Consideration of a Resolution Adopting a List of Street Repair Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road and Accountability Act of 2017; and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Submit the Necessary Project Information to the California Transportation Commission (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0052
Resolution No. 26-0052Resolution No. 26-0052
Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
7. 26-0325Consideration of Resolutions Approving Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreements with Z&K Consultants, Inc. for $299,972 and Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with SA Associates for $99,850 for Project Management Consulting Services to Support the Delivery of Capital Improvement Projects (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 26-0046 AND 26-0047
Resolution No. 26-0046Resolution No. 26-0046
Amendment No. 5 - Z&K Consultants Inc.Amendment No. 5 - Z&K Consultants Inc.
Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 through 4 - Z&K ConsultantsAgreement and Amendment Nos. 1 through 4 - Z&K Consultants Resolution No. 26-0047Resolution No. 26-0047
Amendment No. 3 - SA AssociatesAmendment No. 3 - SA Associates Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 - SA AssociatesAgreement and Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 - SA Associates Attachments:
8. 26-0315Consideration of a Resolution Waiving Formal Bidding and Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Purchase Order to Meridian Rapid Defense Group, Inc. for Public Safety Barriers Rentals for the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup 2026 in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $200,000 (Not Budgeted) (Police Chief Johnson).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0044
B) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING
C) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Resolution No. 26-0044Resolution No. 26-0044
Sole Source Justification LetterSole Source Justification Letter Attachments:
9. 26-0334Consideration of Awarding Bid No. 1348-26 to Courtesy Chevrolet Center for the Purchase of Three Budgeted Chevrolet Tahoe PPV for the Police Department in the Amount of $186,332.94 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
APPROVE
Bid No. 1348-26 ComparisonBid No. 1348-26 ComparisonAttachments:
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10. 26-0358Consideration of the Second Reading and Adoption of Increasing Fines for Violations of Municipal Code Chapter 4.88 Relating to Short-Term Rentals and Other Transient Uses Pursuant to State Law (No Budget Impact) (City Attorney Barrow).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-0008
Ordinance No. 26-0008Ordinance No. 26-0008Attachments:
11. 26-0361Downtown Hazardous Spill Emergency Response Report (Unbudgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
RECEIVE AND FILE
Resolution No. 12-6422Resolution No. 12-6422
Major Incident Notification Dated May 20, 2026Major Incident Notification Dated May 20, 2026 Email Authorization From the City Manager Dated May 20, 2026Email Authorization From the City Manager Dated May 20, 2026 Attachments:
12. 26-0360Consideration of a Resolution Accepting the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee, LLC (LAWCHC) Grant in the Amount of Up to $2,898,597 to Reimburse the City for Costs Incurred in Providing Public Safety Services in Support of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (Not Budgeted) (Police Chief Johnson).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0053
Resolution No. 26-0053Resolution No. 26-0053
Agreement - LAWCHC Grant AgreementAgreement - LAWCHC Grant Agreement 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.
13. 26-0355Public Hearing to Consider Introducing an Ordinance Amending Sections of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code and the Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program to Implement Programs Outlined in the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire)
(Estimated Time: 5 Mins.)
CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING
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14. 26-0338Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of Renewing the City’s Military Equipment Policy by Introducing Ordinance No. 26-0003 (No Budget Impact) (Police Chief Johnson).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) RECEIVE AND FILE THE 2025 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT
REPORT
C) CONSIDER INTRODUCING ORDINANCE NO. 26-0003 TO
RENEW ORDINANCE NO. 22-0006 AGAIN, WHICH
ESTABLISHED A MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY
Ordinance No. 22-0006Ordinance No. 22-0006
Ordinance No. 26-0003Ordinance No. 26-0003
Military Equipment PolicyMilitary Equipment Policy
Military Equipment Inventory List (Revised)Military Equipment Inventory List (Revised) Military Equipment Usage LogMilitary Equipment Usage Log Attachments:
15. 26-0356Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution Regarding the Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Through Fiscal Year 2030-2031 (Included in Proposed Budget) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0048
Resolution No. 26-0048Resolution No. 26-0048
Schedule of Capital Improvement Projects by FundSchedule of Capital Improvement Projects by Fund Five-Year CIP FY 2027 Through FY 2031 Capital Improvement Projects Summary Sheets
Five-Year CIP FY 2027 Through FY 2031 Capital Improvement Projects Summary Sheets
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
16. 26-0328Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolutions Adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget and the Gann Appropriations Limit (Finance Director Bretthauer).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 26-0049 AND 26-0050
Resolution No. 26-0049 (Budget Adoption and Exhibit "A")Resolution No. 26-0049 (Budget Adoption and Exhibit "A") Resolution No. 26-0050 (Gann Appropriations Limit and Calculation)Resolution No. 26-0050 (Gann Appropriations Limit and Calculation) Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget (Web-Link Provided)Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget (Web-Link Provided) List of Fiscal Year 2027 Deferred Budget EnhancementsList of Fiscal Year 2027 Deferred Budget Enhancements CERT Funding RequestCERT Funding Request
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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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.
17. 26-0352Consideration of the Approval of City Council Assignments (Continued from the May 19, 2026, City Council Meeting) (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
APPROVE
Proposed City Council Assignments and Councilmember Assignments Committee Descriptions
Proposed City Council Assignments and Councilmember Assignments Committee Descriptions
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.
18. 26-0357City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
19. 26-0348Consideration of a Request by Mayor Pro Tem Tarnay and Councilmember Howorth to Discuss and Evaluate Taking a Position on the National Park Services Efforts to Include Manhattan Beach in the National Park System (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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.
20. 26-0341Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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21. 26-0351Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2026Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2026 Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2026Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2026 Attachments:
22. 26-0331Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions: Use Permit to allow the once-weekly Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers’ Market to permanently operate in the parking lot and plaza of the Manhattan Beach Civic Center site on Tuesdays between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. located at 1400 Highland Avenue
(Community Development Director Alkire).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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)
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
June 8, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting June 10, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning 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 24, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting June 25, 2026 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting July 8, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting July 13, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting July 20, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting July 22, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting July 23, 2026 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting July 27, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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