City of Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Commission May 26, 2026
CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
May 26, 2026
4:00 PM
Location: Zoom and City Council Chambers, City Hall
A. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Windes called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
C. ROLL CALL
Present (7): Allen (4:02), Aggarwal, Doran, Schreiner, Zimbalist, Vice Chair Komatinsky, Chair Windes
Absent: (0) Others present: Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman, Acting Senior Recreation Supervisor (SRS) Archie Sherman, Senior Management Analyst (SMA) Linda Robb, Recording Secretary Rosemary Lackow
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved and seconded (Doran/Aggarwal) to approve, no changes; Motion passed 6-0-0-1 (Allen absent) by roll call.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2026 It was moved and seconded ( Aggarwal/Doran) to approve as submitted. Motion passed 6-0-1-0 (Zimbalist abstain) by roll call.
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Limit) –
Resident Lee Barr showed slides of e- bikes being left by students mostly locked in Polliwog Park and asked that the Commission work with the school on getting the bikes parked not in the park but on the (middle) school campus. Commissioner Komatinsky, for LoveMB will get in touch with Mr. Barr regarding a suggestion for bike racks.
Bruce Greenberg suggested that the city in the future consider charging general admission for the MB AVP open volleyball tournament as in Huntington Beach.
G. GENERAL BUSINESS
2. Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan 2026/2027 Acting SRS Sherman with Director input, presented updates on Marine Avenue Park soccer field fencing and Pay N Play:
• Marine Avenue Park soccer fencing bid will close in a week, break ground mid- summer (ten-work day project).
• Pay ‘N Play (PNP): documents out to bid; timeline: late June: close demo bid; award bid mid-July/August; plan-check done by October, November: demo done. Director Leyman clarified 1) the primary scope is the former PNP building demo, dog run redo, and as opportunistic add-ons, basketball court foundation repair and renovation of
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“sunken area”. Regarding the Library Needs Assessment, while the County presented its final report, there still are some issues to be worked out, e.g. whether a library use is a viable option in the PNP area (discussion with County and school district still to be held). Director Leyman will ask committee to meet with staff to develop a timeline beyond November while completed.
Committee assignments were discussed. The PNP subcommittee was reformed regaining Windes as committee chair and Doran and bringing on Commissioner Schreiner (currently not on any committee), while Zimbalist goes off committee as he is working on Veterans Day event, another big project.
Commissioner Allen continues to work on dog park issues, and Commissioner Komatinsky noted that she would be open to more committee assignments.
• Veterans Day Event (November 11, 2026) : Committee Chair Zimbalist reported:
committee membership expanded to 6 , the newest member being former Cultural Arts Commissioner/veteran James Gill. Sub-committees are being formed; The Tiger Squadron will do a flyover and the Committee will look at, and possibly contact, other cities (Torrance, Redondo Beach) regarding their events. • FIFA 26: Director Leyman noted t his Work Plan committee item is now complete; going forward, staff will handle and keep Commission aware of progress. Reminded that City Council directed that street banners (vertical type) are to be installed on existing utility poles; banners will be sold after the event (sale details tbd). • Olympics LA28; an Ad Hoc committee will be planning activities per council direction.
More information forthcoming.
Chair Windes called for any public comments on any Business Items. None received.
3. Selection of 2026/2027 Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Windes called for nominations for new Chair/Vice Chair. It was moved and seconded (Doran/Aggawal) that Commissioners Komatinsky and Zimbalist assume the positions of Chair and Vice Chair positions, respectively. Motion passed 7-0 by roll call.
H. STAFF ITEMS
4. Parks and Recreation Department Updates.
Director Leyman reporte d regarding past/upcoming events (Senior Health Fair, Family campout) and June 6 all-hands department training.
I. COMMISSION ITEMS
Older Adults Update: Commissioner Schreiner reported on the May 12 Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting: Scout House update (in final plan- check phase); and recent and upcoming older adult programs and activities : past events such as cultural events, Spring Improv show, Catalina Island Trip and SAC member Eisenhauer’s 100th advanced iPhone class and Catalina trip . An All Awards assembly was at Mira Costa at which Commissioner Aggarwal w as awarded four recognitions: National Honor Society, CSF,
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AP Chemistry and Counselor Character ( integrity, perseverance, kindness, leadership and community service).
Student Update: Commissioner Aggarwal thanked the Commission for its support and noted special senior and athletic events; and great progress made with his Veterans Garden (WLA) school club. Chair Windes and other commissioners congratulated him and thanked him for his tremendous engagement and contributions.
School District Update: Chair Komatinsky met and brought new Superintendent , Dr.
Kimberlie “Kim” Linz, up to date, going over Parks and Recreation Commission’s role.
J. ADJOURNMENT
At 5:20 pm Chair Komatinsky called for a motion; moved and seconded (Doran/Aggarwal) to adjourn to Monday June 22, 2026; motion passed 7-0 by roll call.