Tuesday, June 16, 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, June 10, 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
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 26-0387Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Janet Allen for Exceptional Service to MB United and Invaluable Guidance, Empowering Mentorship and Profound Contributions to Organizing the Annual Juneteenth Celebration.
PRESENT
Certificate - Janet AllenCertificate - Janet AllenAttachments:
2. 26-0388Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Mira Costa High School Orchestras for their Exceptional Discipline, Collective Artistry, and Commitment to Musical Excellence, Culminating in a Showcase Performance at The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall.
PRESENT
Certificate - Mira Costa High School OrchestrasCertificate - Mira Costa High School OrchestrasAttachments:
3. 26-0392Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Dash Broin for Demonstrating Exceptional Character, Maintaining Academic Excellence, and Providing Outstanding Leadership, Ultimately Leading to Acceptance to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
PRESENT
Certificate - Dash BroinCertificate - Dash BroinAttachments:
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
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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.
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. 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.
4. 26-0373City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (State of the City) Minutes of April 30, 2026
b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026 c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (State of the City) Minutes of April 30, 2026
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (State of the City) Minutes of April 30, 2026
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026 Attachments:
5. 26-0118Financial Report:
a) Schedule of Demands: April 2026
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending April 30, 2026 c) Month-End Report for April 2026
(No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for April 2026Schedule of Demands for April 2026 Investment Portfolio for the Month of April 2026Investment Portfolio for the Month of April 2026 Month-End Report for the Month of April 2026Month-End Report for the Month of April 2026 Attachments:
6. 26-0349Consideration of Resolutions Calling and Giving Notice Pertaining to the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election, to be Conducted by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (Budgeted) (City Clerk Tamura and City Attorney Barrow)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 26-0059, 26-0066, AND 26-0067
Resolution No. 26-0059Resolution No. 26-0059
Resolution No. 26-0066Resolution No. 26-0066
Resolution No. 26-0067Resolution No. 26-0067
Attachments:
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7. 26-0155Consideration of a Resolution Declaring Intention to Provide for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement District and Setting a Public Hearing for July 21, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0058
B) SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER
ASSESSMENTS ON JULY 21, 2026
Resolution No. 26-0058Resolution No. 26-0058
BID Advisory Board Chair Letter from BID Advisory Board to City CouncilBID Advisory Board Chair Letter from BID Advisory Board to City Council Fiscal Year 2026-2027 DMBBID Business Improvement and Activity PlanFiscal Year 2026-2027 DMBBID Business Improvement and Activity Plan Attachments:
8. 26-0346Consideration of a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Renewing the City’s Military Equipment Policy (No Budget Impact) (Police Chief Johnson).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-0003
Ordinance No. 26-0003Ordinance No. 26-0003
Military Equipment Inventory ListMilitary Equipment Inventory List Attachments:
9. 26-0226Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., Adding $665,335 in Funding (Including Contingency) for Administration of the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Plan on Behalf of the Beach Cities Watershed Management Group and Increasing the Total Contract Amount to $2,933,178, and Extending These Professional Services for One Year (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 26-0060 AND 26-0061
Resolution No. 26-0060Resolution No. 26-0060
Resolution No. 26-0061Resolution No. 26-0061
Amendment No. 4 - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.Amendment No. 4 - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1-3, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1-3, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
CIMP Implementation Costs for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027CIMP Implementation Costs for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 Beach Cities Consent Letters for Term ExtensionBeach Cities Consent Letters for Term Extension CIMP MOU and Amendment Nos. 1 & 2CIMP MOU and Amendment Nos. 1 & 2 Attachments:
10. 26-0082Consideration of the Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Pursuant to Water Code Section 10632.1 (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
RECEIVE AND FILE ASSESSMENT
Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment ReportAnnual Water Supply and Demand Assessment ReportAttachments:
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11. 26-0336Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Five-Year Agreement with AdminSure, Inc. for Third-Party Administration Services in Support of the Self-Insured General Liability Program for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $255,000 (Budgeted) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0062
Resolution No. 26-0062Resolution No. 26-0062
Agreement - AdminSure, Inc.Agreement - AdminSure, Inc.
Attachments:
12. 26-0337Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Five-Year Agreement with AdminSure, Inc. for Third-Party Administration Services in Support of the Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Program for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $1,412,021 (Budgeted) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0063
Resolution No. 26-0063Resolution No. 26-0063
Agreement - AdminSure, Inc.Agreement - AdminSure, Inc.
Attachments:
13. 26-0383Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Agreements and Documents for the Rosecrans Ave Bike Lane Improvement Project Funded Through the State of California Department of Transportation Local Assistance Program (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0055
Resolution No. 26-0055Resolution No. 26-0055
Cooperation Agreement - City MB and El SegundoCooperation Agreement - City MB and El Segundo Location Map – Rosecrans Ave Bike Lane Improvements ProjectLocation Map – Rosecrans Ave Bike Lane Improvements Project Budget and Expenditures SummaryBudget and Expenditures Summary Attachments:
14. 26-0384Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by DBX, Inc. for the Manhattan Beach Boulevard Eastbound Left-Turn Improvement at Aviation Boulevard Project (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
A) ACCEPT
B) AUTHORIZE
Location MapLocation MapAttachments:
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.
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15. 26-0157Conduct Public Hearing and Consider a Resolution Providing for the Annual Levy and Collection of Street Lighting and Landscaping District Maintenance Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0057 PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL
LEVY AND COLLECTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS
Resolution No. 26-0057Resolution No. 26-0057
Engineer's Report Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Including District Map) Engineer's Report Landscaping and Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Including District Map) Attachments:
16. 26-0170Conduct Public Hearing and Consider a Resolution Regarding the Annual Storm Drain Service Fee for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0056
Resolution No. 26-0056Resolution No. 26-0056Attachments:
17. 26-0363Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolutions Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 26-0064 AND 26-0065
Resolution No. 26-0064Resolution No. 26-0064
Resolution No. 26-0065Resolution No. 26-0065
Draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Draft Water Shortage Contingency Plan
Draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Draft Water Shortage Contingency Plan
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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18. 26-0382Conduct Public Hearing and 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 and Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire)
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 26-0009
1. Ordinance No. 26-00091. Ordinance No. 26-0009
1a. Exhibit A Clean MBMC Version1a. Exhibit A Clean MBMC Version 1b. Exhibit B Clean MBLCP Version1b. Exhibit B Clean MBLCP Version
2. Link to the April 22, 2026, Planning Commission Staff Report2. Link to the April 22, 2026, Planning Commission Staff Report
3. Link to the February 25, 2026, Planning Commission Staff Report3. Link to the February 25, 2026, Planning Commission Staff Report
4. Draft Code Amendments MBMC and MBLCP (Redline Version)4. Draft Code Amendments MBMC and MBLCP (Redline Version)
5. 6th Cycle Housing Element Programs 1, 17, 23, 25, and 285. 6th Cycle Housing Element Programs 1, 17, 23, 25, and 28
6. PowerPoint Presentation6. PowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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.
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.
19. 26-0374City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
20. 26-0376Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Howorth and Councilmember Lesser to Discuss the Order of the City Council Meeting Agenda as it Pertains to the Process for Pulling Items from the Consent Calendar for Individual Consideration (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Resolution No. 18-0028Resolution No. 18-0028Attachments:
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request that items be placed on a future agenda with the concurrence of one other Councilmember.
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N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
21. 26-0375Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
22. 26-0366Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2026
(Community Development Director Alkire)
b) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2026
(Community Development Director Alkire)
d) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Parking And Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2026
Parking And Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2026
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2026Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2026 Parking And Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2026
Parking And Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2026
Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2026Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2026 Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
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CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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 (Rescheduled to November 4 Due to Election Day) November 4, 2026 - Wednesday -- 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
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 August 10, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting August 12, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting August 17, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting August 24, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting August 26, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting August 27, 2026 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting September 9, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting September 14, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting September 21, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting September 23, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting September 24, 2026 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting September 28, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
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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