City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mayor Joe Franklin
Mayor Pro Tem Nina Trieu Tarnay
Councilmember Steve S. Charelian
Councilmember Amy Thomas Howorth
Councilmember David Lesser
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
6:00 PM
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers and Zoom
City Council Regular Meeting
August 18, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final
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www.manhattanbeach.gov/departments/city-clerk/city-council-meetings-agendas-and-minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDERA.
Mayor Franklin called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAGB.
Mayor Pro Tem Tarnay led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALLC.
Roll Call by City Clerk Liza Tamura.
Mayor Franklin, Mayor Pro Tem Tarnay, Councilmember Charelian, Present: 5 -
Councilmember Howorth and Councilmember Lesser
August 18, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CEREMONIAL CALENDARD.
1. 26-0503Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Manhattan Beach Police Officer David Gibbons for Receiving the “Officer of the Year” Award at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony in Recognition of His Exceptional Dedication to DUI Enforcement and Outstanding Number of DUI Arrests.
PRESENT
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Franklin presented a Certificate of Recognition to Police Officer David Gibbons for receiving the “Officer of the Year” award at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Law Enforcement awards ceremony for his exceptional dedication and high arrest numbers in Driving Under the Influence Enforcement.
Mayor Franklin requested that all Veterans in the audience stand up to be recognized for their service.
Mayor Franklin invited the community to attend the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, at the 9/11 Memorial, Southwest corner of 15th Street and Valley Drive.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF
ORDINANCES
E.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tarnay, to approve the agenda and waive full reading of ordinances. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin, Tarnay, Charelian, Howorth and Lesser5 - Nay: 0
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CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
F.
Roundhouse Aquarium Board Member John Roberts announced a free public lecture, "Hope on the Horizon" by Marine Mammal Care Center Chief Operations and Education Officer, David Bader which will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the Manhattan Beach Public Library.
Founder and Director of Single Mom Project Janet Jones announced that Tuesday, September 8, 2026, is Single Mom Project Day in Manhattan Beach.
Waste Management Recycling Education Representative Bobby Bell announced that Waste Management handed out lunch boxes to incoming Kindergartners at Pacific Elementary School on August 13, 2026, and Grand View Elementary School on August 16, 2026. He provided there were three more elementary schools to go.
Manhattan Beach 10K Run Founder Russ Lesser announced the 49th Annual run will be held on October 3, 2026. He provided if anyone is interested in participating, visit www.mb10k.com to register.
Councilmember Howorth announced that Manhattan Beach public schools are back to school on August 19, 2026. and provided general safety reminders.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)G.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Bob Holmes - Recognized Public Works Staff
Stefan Kampe - Regional Housing Needs Allocation obligations Kelly Stroman - Business License Tax Program
Russ Lesser - Manhattan Beach 10K
Unknown Caller (Zoom) - Quality of Life
Councilmember Charelian - Manhattan Beach Open (AVP)
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
August 18, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)H.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lesser, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tarnay, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin, Tarnay, Charelian, Howorth and Lesser5 - Nay: 0
2. 26-0486
City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2026 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
3. 26-0191
Financial Report:
a) Schedule of Demands: June 2026
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending June 30, 2026 c) Preliminary Month-End Report for June 2026
(No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
4. 26-0502
Consideration of Designation of Mayor Franklin as the Voting Delegate with Mayor Pro Tem Tarnay and Councilmember Howorth as Voting Alternates at the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference (September 23-25, 2026); and Authorizing the Delegate and Alternates to Have Voting Authority on the Proposed Resolution(s) Being Considered at the Conference (Budgeted) (City Clerk Tamura).
A) APPROVE VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES
B) AUTHORIZE VOTING AUTHORITY
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
5. 26-0409
Consideration of: a) Adopting the Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and b) Delegation of Responsibility for Investing Funds to the City Treasurer (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
A) ADOPT INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FY 2026-2027
B) DELEGATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR INVESTING FUNDS
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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6. 26-0235Consideration of a Resolution Approving Monthly Fees Incurred in Connection with an Employee Fitness Membership Program with American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc. (ASH) (Budgeted) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0034
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
7. 26-0483
Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Three-Year Memorandum of Understanding with Oceanographic Teaching Stations (OTS) Authorizing the Use of the Roundhouse for Fundraising Events and Approving Alcohol Service (Beer and Wine) for a Special Event on August 28, 2026 (Unbudgeted) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0094
B) APPROVE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL AT NEXT SPECIAL EVENT,
CURRENTLY SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 28, 2026
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
8. 26-0500
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Software-as-a-Service Agreement with Kaizen Laboratories, Inc. in the Amount of $36,000 for an Updated Not-to-Exceed Amount of $106,000 for a Three-Year Term (Budgeted) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0098
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
9. 26-0285
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendments to the General Services Agreements with Dekra-Lite Industries, Inc., for Holiday Décor and On-Call Decorative Lighting Services in a Combined Amount Not-to-Exceed $219,800 (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Awwad).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 26-0090 AND 26-0091
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
10. 26-0459
Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the HF&H Consultants, LLC On-Call Solid Waste Assistance Agreement, at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $394,900 Over Five Years (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Awwad)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0089
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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11. 26-0471Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to Kubus LLC for the Police Department Flooring Replacement Project for $274,979.10; Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Additional Work, If Necessary, Not-to-Exceed $27,497.90, Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Project, and Determine the Project to be Categorically Exempt Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. (Continued from the July 21, 2026, City Council Meeting) (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Awwad).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0076
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
12. 26-0465
Consideration of Accepting as Complete Emergency Sewer Main Repair at 400 N. Sepulveda Boulevard Project by W.A. Rasic Construction Company, Inc.; Authorize Filing Notice of Completion with the County Recorder; and Release Retention Amount of $5,629.29 (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Awwad).
A) ACCEPT
B) AUTHORIZE
The recommendation for this item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDARI.
None.
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13. 26-0168Consideration of: a) Resolutions Regarding Renewal of North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District (BID) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, Including Authorization to Collect Assessments, and Agreement with the North Manhattan Beach Business and
Professional Association; and b) Appropriation of $90,000 from the Parking Fund to Disburse Reserved BID Funds (Unbudgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer) (Estimated Time: 15 Min.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 26-0095 AND 26-0096
C) APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE THE DISBURSEMENT
OF RESERVED BID FUNDS
Finance Director Libby Bretthauer provided the staff presentation and responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Charelian, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, to adopt Resolution No. 26-0095, overruling protests and providing for the annual levy and collection of assessments for the existing North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 36500 et. seq (SB 1424-Parking & Business Improvement Law of 1989, Chapter 2); adopt Resolution No. 26-0096, approving an agreement between the City of Manhattan Beach and the North Manhattan Beach Business & Professional Association to provide services to the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District; and appropriate $90,000 from the Parking Fund to disburse Reserved BID Funds.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin, Tarnay, Charelian, Howorth and Lesser5 - Nay: 0
August 18, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final GENERAL BUSINESSK.
14. 26-0493Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Exception to the 180-Day Wait Period for a California Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Retired Annuitant Under Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224 to fill a Critical Need for Conducting Building Inspections in the Community Development Department (No Budget Impact) (Human Resources Director Jenkins) (Estimated Time: 15 Min.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0097
Human Resources Director Lisa Jenkins provided the staff presentation and responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Stefan Kampe
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Howorth, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tarnay, to adopt Resolution No. 26-0097, for 180-Day wait period exception under Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin, Tarnay, Charelian, Howorth and Lesser5 - Nay: 0
At 6:59 PM, the City Council recessed and reconvened at 7:10 PM with all City Councilmembers present.
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15. 26-0386Consideration of: a) a Standardized Process for Evaluating and Administering Legacy Special Event Subsidies (No Budget Impact); b) Street Closure for the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District (NMBBID) Holiday Stroll and Event Subsidy (Partially Budgeted); and c) Holiday Fireworks Event Subsidy (Partially Budgeted) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) (Estimated Time:
1 Hour)
A) APPROVE
B) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
C) APPROPRIATE
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman introduced Senior Management Analyst Linda Robb who provided the PowerPoint presentation on Proposed Fee Waiver Process.
Senior Management Analyst Robb, Parks and Recreation Director Leyman, and City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Stefan Kampe
Jill Lamkin
Tim Ryan
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tarnay, seconded by Councilmember Charelian, to approve a standardized process for evaluating and administering Legacy Special Event Subsidies. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin, Tarnay, Charelian, Howorth and Lesser5 - Nay: 0
August 18, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final Senior Management Analyst Robb continued the PowerPoint presentation with the section on the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District Holiday Stroll Costs..
Senior Management Analyst Robb, Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Jill Lamkin, Fire Chief Jesse Alexander, North Manhattan Beach Association President Tim Ryan, and Finance Director Libby Bretthauer responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Stefan Kampe
Seeing no further requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
Finance Director Bretthauer, City Manager Mirzakhanian, Senior Management Analyst Robb, Fire Chief Alexander and Police Chief Rachel Johnson (Zoom) responded to City Council questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Tarnay, seconded by Councilmember Howorth, to approve the road closure, appropriate $9,000 from the General Fund for unbudgeted third-party costs, and direct that third-party costs up to $12,500 be paid by the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District (NMBBID) for the 2026 NMBBID Holiday Stroll. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin, Tarnay, Charelian, Howorth and Lesser5 - Nay: 0
Senior Management Analyst Robb continued with the PowerPoint presentation with the section on Holiday Fireworks Subsidy.
Senior Management Analyst Robb, Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Lamkin, and Parks and Recreation Director Leyman responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Franklin opened the floor to public coments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Mayor Franklin closed the floor to public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Charelian, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Tarnay, to accept and approve a subsidy for City services and a $10,000 cap for all third-party costs for 2026 Holiday Fireworks. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Franklin, Tarnay, Charelian, Howorth and Lesser5 - Nay: 0
August 18, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234
REPORTS
L.
16. 26-0485City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
None.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSM.
Councilmember Howorth requested to agendize a discussion regarding the future of the previously proposed business license tax measure. Councilmember Charelian concurred.
City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian responded to the City Council questions.
Councilmember Charelian requested to agendize a discussion regarding an additional update to the community on the City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment obligations. Mayor Franklin concurred.
City Manager Mirzakhanian responded to City Council questions.
Councilmember Charelian withdrew his request.
Mayor Franklin requested to agendize a discussion regarding an additional update to the community on the City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment obligations and progress, outside the annual report. Councilmember Charelian concurred.
City Manager Mirzakhanian responded to City Council questions.
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17. 26-0488Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Lesser and Councilmember Howorth to Discuss Potential Code Amendments to Allow a Farmers' Market in the Community Commercial Zoning District (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Councilmember Charelian provided that he would be the third vote in order to have the item return on a future agenda.
City Council directed staff to return with a comprehensive report regarding potential code amendments to allow a farmers' market in the Community Commercial Zoning District.
CITY MANAGER REPORTN.
City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian announced that the City Council meeting scheduled for September 1, 2026, has been cancelled and that the next regular City Council meeting would take place on September 15, 2026.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTO.
None.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMSP.
18. 26-0484
Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
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19. 26-0479Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of February 16, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
b) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2026
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
d) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2026
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
e) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
f) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
g) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2026
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
h) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2026
(Community Development Director Alkire)
i) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
This item was received and filed by order of the Chair.
August 18, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final CLOSED SESSIONQ.
None.
ADJOURNMENTR.
At 9:41 PM, Mayor Franklin adjourned the meeting to the September 15, 2026, Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting at 4:00 PM. _____________________________
Jamie Morita
Recording Secretary
_____________________________
Joe Franklin
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Liza Tamura
City Clerk