Tuesday, July 7, 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, July 1, 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. 26-0428Presentation of a Community Project Funding Check from Congressman Ted W. Lieu Supporting the City’s Critical Infrastructure Project.
PRESENT
2. 26-0429Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Orhan Taner as the America 250 Poster Contest Winner.
PRESENT
Certificate - America 250 Poster Contest WinnerCertificate - America 250 Poster Contest Winner Winning ArtworkWinning Artwork
Attachments:
3. 26-0430Presentation Honoring the Life and Legacy of Chad Jenson for His Dedicated Service to our Nation in the United States Marine Corps and the Marine Forces Special Operations Command.
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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4. 26-0405City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026 Attachments:
5. 26-0395Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) July 5, 2026, as Salute to the Troops Day
b) July 31, 2026, as National System Administrators Appreciation Day c) July 2026, as Parks and Recreation Month
PROCLAIM
Proclamation - Salute to the Troops DayProclamation - Salute to the Troops Day Proclamation - National System Administrator Appreciation DayProclamation - National System Administrator Appreciation Day Proclamation - Parks and Recreation MonthProclamation - Parks and Recreation Month Attachments:
6. 26-0422Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 26-0009 Amending the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code (MBMC) and the Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program (MBLCP) to Implement Programs Outlined in the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element; and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-0054 (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Masa).
A) ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-0009
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0054
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. Resolution No. 26-0054 (Authorizing Submittal to the California Coastal Commission)
2. Resolution No. 26-0054 (Authorizing Submittal to the California Coastal Commission)
3. Link to the June 16, 2026, City Council Staff Report3. Link to the June 16, 2026, City Council Staff Report Attachments:
7. 26-0377Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with IDS Group, Inc. for $52,062 for the Parking Lot 3 Redevelopment Feasibility Study for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $121,234. (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0072
Resolution No. 26-0072Resolution No. 26-0072
Amendment No. 3 - IDS Group, Inc.Amendment No. 3 - IDS Group, Inc.
Agreement, Amendment No.1, and Amendment No. 2 - IDS Group, Inc.Agreement, Amendment No.1, and Amendment No. 2 - IDS Group, Inc.
Attachments:
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8. 26-0327Consideration of Girl Scout Silver Award Service Project Proposal- Coyote Awareness at Polliwog Park and Veterans Parkway (No Budget Impact) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
APPROVE
Project ProposalProject Proposal
Sign DesignSign Design
Attachments:
9. 26-0393Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Manhattan Beach and the Manhattan Beach Firefighters’ Association (MBFA) (No Budget Impact) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0073
Resolution No. 26-0073Resolution No. 26-0073
MBFA MOU (Final Version)MBFA MOU (Final Version)
MBFA MOU (Strikethrough Version)MBFA MOU (Strikethrough Version) Attachments:
10. 26-0394Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Comprehensive Citywide Salary Schedule for all City Positions and Adjustments to Salary Ranges (No Budget Impact) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0074
Resolution No. 26-0074Resolution No. 26-0074
City of Manhattan Beach Salary ScheduleCity of Manhattan Beach Salary Schedule 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.
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11. 26-0381Conduct a Public Hearing for Consideration of:
a) Coastal Development Permits to Approve an Adjustment to Hourly Public Parking Rates for On-Street Parking, City Parking Lots and Beach Parking Lots in the Coastal Zone;
b) A Resolution to Approve an Adjustment to Hourly Public Parking Rates for On-Street Parking Outside of the Coastal Zone; and
c) A Resolution to Approve an Increase to Citywide Parking Citation Penalties (Unbudgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer and Community Development Director Alkire).
(Estimated Time: 45 Min.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 26-0068, 26-0069, 26-0070, AND 26-0071
Resolution No. 26-0068 (Appealable Area)Resolution No. 26-0068 (Appealable Area) Resolution No. 26-0069 (Non-Appealable Area)Resolution No. 26-0069 (Non-Appealable Area) Coastal Development Permit Application (Appealable Area)Coastal Development Permit Application (Appealable Area) Coastal Development Permit Application (Non-Appealable Area)Coastal Development Permit Application (Non-Appealable Area) Resolution No. 26-0070 (Parking Rates Outside the Coastal Zone)Resolution No. 26-0070 (Parking Rates Outside the Coastal Zone) Parking Meter Zones MapParking Meter Zones Map
Resolution No. 26-0071 (Parking Citation Penalties)Resolution No. 26-0071 (Parking Citation Penalties) PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint 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.
12. 26-0407City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
13. 26-0408Consideration of a Request by Mayor Franklin and Councilmember Lesser to Discuss Limiting City Councilmembers’ Attendance at Conferences to Two Per Year (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.
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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.
14. 26-0406Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
15. 26-0404Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes for the Cultural Arts Commission Meeting of May 18, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Cultural Arts Commission Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026
Cultural Arts Commission Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2026
Attachments:
16. 26-0432Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decision: Master Use Permit Amendment to allow the on-site sale and service of beer and wine in conjunction with food service at a new eating and drinking establishment, including a new outdoor dining patio with hours of operation until 11:00 p.m. daily, located at 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Suite B102 (Sogno Toscano) (Community Development Director Alkire).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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 (Cancelled) 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)
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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 T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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