Wednesday, June 10, 2026
3:00 PM
City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
City Council Chambers and Zoom
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Chair Rachel Hackett
Vice Chair Kristin Sistos
Commissioner Dina Treyger
Commissioner Jill Schecter
Commissioner Robert Siemak
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CALL MEETING TO ORDERA.
Chair Hackett called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAGB.
Commissioner Treyger led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALLC.
Chair Rachel Hackett, Vice Chair Kristin Sistos, Commissioner Dina Treyger, Commissioner Jill Schecter, and Commissioner Robert Siemak Present 5 -
APPROVAL OF AGENDAD.
A motion was made by Commissioner Treyger, seconded by Commissioner Sistos, to approve the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Chair Hackett, Ungoco, Tokashiki, Vice Chair Sistos, Commissioner Treyger, Commissioner Schecter and Commissioner Siemak
7 -
Nay: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)E.
Chair Hackett opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Chair Hackett closed the floor to public comments.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTESF.
A motion was made by Commissioner Sistos, seconded by Commissioner Treyger, to approve the Planning Commission Regular Meeting of Minutes of May 27, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Chair Hackett, Ungoco, Tokashiki, Vice Chair Sistos and Commissioner Treyger
5 -
Nay: 0
Abstain: Commissioner Schecter and Commissioner Siemak2 -
1. PC 26-0030Planning Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following Meeting(s):
a) Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2026.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2026Attachments:
INFORMATIONAL ITEMG.
Planning Manager Adam Finestone provided background on the Chair and Vice chair selection process.
A motion was made by Commissioner Siemak, seconded by Commissioner Treyger, to select Chair Hackett to serve as Chair of the Planning Commission for the ensuing year, and to select Commissioner Sistos to serve as the Vice Chair of the Planning Commission for the ensuing year. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Chair Hackett, Ungoco, Tokashiki, Vice Chair Sistos, Commissioner Treyger, Commissioner Schecter and Commissioner Siemak
7 -
Nay: 0
2. PC 26-0029Reorganization of the Planning Commission - Selection of Planning Commissioner Chair and Vice-Chair
PUBLIC HEARINGSH.
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3. PC 26-0031One-year review of a Use Permit Amendment that allowed the expansion of an existing eating and drinking establishment, including second-story outdoor dining in conjunction with the on-site sales and service of alcohol (beer, wine, and distilled spirits) and live entertainment located at 309 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, and associated environmental determination finding the project categorically exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Planning Case No. PE-26-00265).
A) CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING
Vicinity Map
Resolution No. PC 19-03
Resolution No. PC 24-13
October 9, 2024 - Planning Commission Staff Report (Web-Link Provided) 2024 Approved Plans - 309 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
Calls for Service List
Public Comment
Attachments:
Planning Manager Adam Finestone introduced Associate Planner Tari Kuvhenguhwa, who provided the staff report and Powerpoint presentation.
Chair Hackett, Commissioners Sistos, Treyger, Schecter, and Siemak asked questions of staff.
Associate Planner Kuvhenguhwa, Planning Manager Finestone, and Community Development Director Masa Alkire responded to commissioner questions.
Chair Hackett opened the public hearing. The following individual(s) spoke:
Jordan Cressman (applicant)
Greg Newman (applicant)
Chair Hackett, Commissioners Treyger, Sistos, and Schecter asked questions of the applicant.
Ralph Modugno
Jill Lamkin
Seeing no further requests to speak, Chair Hackett closed the public hearing.
Chair Hackett, Commissioners Treyger, Sistos, Siemak, and Schecter
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asked questions of staff and the applicant.
Associate Planner Kuvhenguhwa, Planning Manager Finestone, Community Development Director Alkire, and the applicant responded to commissioner questions.
A motion was made by Commissioner Treyger, seconded by Commissioner Schecter, to continue the public hearing to a future date based on staff recommendation provided during discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Chair Hackett, Ungoco, Tokashiki, Vice Chair Sistos, Commissioner Treyger, Commissioner Schecter and Commissioner Siemak
7 -
Nay: 0
GENERAL BUSINESSI.
No items.
DIRECTOR AND STAFF UPDATESJ.
Planning Manager Adam Finestone provided updates on the following items:
- Welcomed Rayvin Dennis as the Acting Planning Administrative Assistant
- 877 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
- Phishing emails posing as City representatives
COMMISSION ITEMSK.
No items.
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TENTATIVE AGENDAL.
Planning Manager Adam Finestone indicated that the June 24, 2026, Planning Commission Meeting has two tentative agenda items:
- Master Use Permit amendment for a new restaurant located at 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
- A study session for code amendments related to signs and benches in the public right of way
ADJOURNMENTM.
At 4:17 PM, Chair Hackett adjourned the meeting to the June 24, 2026, Planning Commission Regular Meeting at 3:00 PM.
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Elia Rosner
Recording Secretary
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Rachel Hackett
Chair Person
ATTEST:
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Adam Finestone, AICP
Planning Manager
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Masa Alkire, AICP
Community Development Director