City of Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Commission June 22, 2026
CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
June 22, 2026
4:00 PM
Location: Zoom and City Council Chambers, City Hall and Teleconference by Commissioner Alana Mahan (per Govt Code §54953(b)) 234 Sussex Street Sydney CBD, Sydney, 2000, Australia
A. CALL TO ORDER – Chair Komatinsky called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
C. ROLL CALL
Present (6): Allen, Mahan (remote), Doran, Schreiner, Windes, Chair Komatinsky
Absent: (1) Vice-Chair Zimbalist
Others present: Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman, Acting Senior Recreation Supervisor (SRS) Archie Sherman, Recreation Supervisor Kelsey Ransom, Recording Secretary Rosemary Lackow
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved and seconded (Windes/Doran) to approve, no changes; Motion passed 6- 0-0-1 (Zimbalist absent) by voice vote.
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026 It was moved and seconded (Windes/Schreiner) to approve as submitted. Motion passed 6-0-1-0 (Zimbalist absent) by roll call.
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-Minute Limit) – None
G. GENERAL BUSINESS
2. Parks and Recreation Commission Work Plan 2026/2027 Director Leyman gave an overview of several summer events (e.g. Juneteenth, Concerts in the Park, Manhattan Beach Grand Prix, Manhattan Beach OpenTennis), including that data shows a 10- 12% drop in registrations (trend to be tracked). Acting SRS Sherman provided project updates, notably Marine Avenue Park Pay N Play demolition bid closing, Sand Dune Park construction docs still in progress.
Action items: 1) staff to check and update as needed, committee compositions on staff report (Veterans event, Pay N’ Play etc.); 2) Pay N’ Play: staff to prepare a timeline for July meeting; 3) Director to share David Voltz Design renderings with the Commission emphasizing that staff is implementing council direction which includes elimination of a bike path element and staff will continue to present updates at 30,60 and 90 day intervals.
Chair Windes called for any public comments on any Business Items. None received.
City of Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Commission June 22, 2026
H. STAFF ITEMS
3. Parks and Recreation Department Updates. (see above – Work Plan which included event/activities/project updates )
I. COMMISSION ITEMS
Older Adults Update: Commissioner Schreiner reported that the committee held elections of 4 board vacancies; returning include Dayle Esienhauer, Audrey Hodgson, Linda Lytle and new Marilyn Holcomb. A report from staff indicates that there are more than 1,000 classes offered each month at the Joslyn Center.
Student Update: Commissioner Mahan provided a brief report, noting her enthusiasm in contributing.
School District Update: Chair Komatinsky noted: LoveMB has met to discuss suggestions brought by resident Barr at last meeting regarding student e-bikes being stored off-site in public park areas; new superintendent Kim Linz to assume position July 1st.
J. ADJOURNMENT
At 4:45 pm Chair Komatinsky called for a motion; moved and seconded (Windes/Allen) to adjourn to Monday July 27, 2026; motion passed 6-0-1 by voice vote.