Tuesday, August 4, 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
Community Development Director Masa Alkire
Finance Director Libby Bretthauer
Fire Chief Jesse Alexander
Human Resources Director Lisa Jenkins
Information Technology Director Miguel Guardado
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman
Police Chief Rachel Johnson
Public Works Director Ramzi Awwad
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 29, 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
Jack and Olivia DiSala
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 26-0469Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Gold Award Recipients Miranda Fernandez and Isabella Jacobson
PRESENT
Certificate of Recognition - Miranda FernandezCertificate of Recognition - Miranda Fernandez Certificate of Recognition - Isabella JacobsonCertificate of Recognition - Isabella Jacobson Attachments:
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. 26-0466City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting of July 21, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2026Attachments:
3. 26-0470Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) August 4, 2026, as National Night Out
b) August 2-8, 2026, as National Farmers Market Week
c) August 21, 2026, as National Senior Citizens Day
PROCLAIM
Proclamation - National Night OutProclamation - National Night Out Proclamation - National Farmers Market WeekProclamation - National Farmers Market Week Proclamation - National Senior Citizens DayProclamation - National Senior Citizens Day Attachments:
4. 26-0390Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 10 to the Landscaping Services Agreement with Merchants Landscape Services Inc., for Landscaping Services at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $986,797 (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Awwad).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0081
Resolution No. 26-0081Resolution No. 26-0081
Amendment No. 10 - Merchants Landscape Services, Inc.Amendment No. 10 - Merchants Landscape Services, Inc.
Agreement and Amendment No. 1 through 9 - Merchants Landscape Services, Inc.
Agreement and Amendment No. 1 through 9 - Merchants Landscape Services, Inc.
Attachments:
5. 26-0425
Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to UBD, Inc. in the amount of $322,893 for the Marine Avenue Park Pay N Play Racquetball Building Demolition Project, Including Contingency, Approving an Additional Appropriation of $12,500 from the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Fund, Making a Determination Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that this Activity is Categorically Exempt, and Approving Plans and Specifications (Partially Budgeted) (Public Works Director Awwad).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0085
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Resolution No. 26-0085Resolution No. 26-0085
Agreement - UBD, Inc.Agreement - UBD, Inc.
Plans and SpecificationsPlans and Specifications
Budget & Expenditures SummaryBudget & Expenditures Summary Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
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6. 26-0389Consideration of a Resolution to Accept a Temporary Construction Easement Deed for the Property at 1119 North Sepulveda Boulevard for the Manhattan Beach and Sepulveda Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Awwad).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0082
Resolution No. 26-0082Resolution No. 26-0082
Budget & Expenditures SummaryBudget & Expenditures Summary Project Location MapProject Location Map
Attachments:
7. 26-0463Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with DKS Associates, Inc. for $73,415 for Additional Engineering Support Services for the Manhattan Beach Advanced Traffic Signal System Project (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Awwad).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0083
Resolution No. 26-0083Resolution No. 26-0083
Amendment No. 4 - DKS Associates Inc.Amendment No. 4 - DKS Associates Inc.
Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 to 3 - DKS Associates Inc.Agreement and Amendment Nos. 1 to 3 - DKS Associates Inc.
Budget and Expenditures SummaryBudget and Expenditures Summary Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
8. 26-0457Consideration of a Resolution Ratifying a Construction Agreement with Applied Restoration, Inc. In the Amount of $103,826.82, Approving Plans and Specifications, and Accepting the Work as Complete for the Emergency Shoring at the Lot 3 Parking Structure Project (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Awwad).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0084
B) ACCEPT AS COMPLETE
Resolution No. 26-0084Resolution No. 26-0084
Resolution No. 24-0105Resolution No. 24-0105
Resolution No. 12-6422Resolution No. 12-6422
Agreement - Applied Restoration, Inc.Agreement - Applied Restoration, Inc.
Plans and SpecificationsPlans and Specifications
Budget and Expenditures SummaryBudget and Expenditures Summary Location MapLocation Map
Attachments:
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9. 26-0478Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to Temporary Information Technology Professional Services Agreement with TEKsystems Government Services in the Amount of $200,000 for an Updated Total of $274,650 (Budgeted) (Information Technology Director Guardado).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0086
Resolution No. 26-0086Resolution No. 26-0086
Agreement - TEKsystems Government ServicesAgreement - TEKsystems Government Services 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.
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.
10. 26-0477Consideration of: a) Resolution No. 26-0087 Placing a Ballot Measure on the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election to be Conducted by the Los Angeles County Registrar - Recorder/County Clerk that Would Update/Simplify the Business License Tax; b) Resolution No. 26-0088 Providing for the Filing of Rebuttal Arguments for the City Measure; and c) Selection of a Ballot Letter Designation for the City's Ballot Measure to Update/Simplify the Business License Tax (Revenue Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
(Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
A) CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-0087
B) CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 26-0088
C) SELECT BALLOT LETTER DESIGNATION
Resolution No. 26-0087 - Ballot Measure SubmissionResolution No. 26-0087 - Ballot Measure Submission Resolution No. 26-0088 - Filing of Rebuttal ArgumentsResolution No. 26-0088 - Filing of Rebuttal Arguments Ballot Letter Designation FormBallot Letter Designation Form Arguments and Rebuttals FormArguments and Rebuttals Form PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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11. 26-0416Consideration and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapters 9.72 and 14.40 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Related to the Definition and Regulation of Public Parking Pads (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire)
(Estimated Time: 1.5 Hrs.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 26-0010
Ordinance No. 26-0010Ordinance No. 26-0010
PPIC Staff Report 12/4/2025 with attachmentsPPIC Staff Report 12/4/2025 with attachments PPIC Staff Report 6/25/2026 with attachmentsPPIC Staff Report 6/25/2026 with attachments Parking Pad Examples Sketch (6/12/2026)Parking Pad Examples Sketch (6/12/2026) Frequently Asked Questions Handout (Draft)Frequently Asked Questions Handout (Draft) Visual Guide to Public Parking PadsVisual Guide to Public Parking Pads PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
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.
12. 26-0467City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
13. 26-0472Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Howorth and Councilmember Charelian to Discuss the City’s Communications and Community Engagement Strategies (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.
14. 26-0468Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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15. 26-0458Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire)
b) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire)
c) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire)
d) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2026
(Community Development Director Alkire)
e) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2026
(Community Development Director Alkire)
f) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire)
g) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2026Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2026Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2026Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2026Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2026Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2026Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2026Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2026 Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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) 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
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