Tuesday, September 15, 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
September 15, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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, September 9, 2026, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
September 15, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
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.
September 15, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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.
September 15, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
1. 26-0511City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2026 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2026 c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2026 (Cancelled) (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2026City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2026 (Cancelled)City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2026 (Cancelled) Attachments:
2. 26-0526Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) September 15, 2026, as National Voter Registration Day b) September 15, 2026, as National IT Professionals Day c) September 21, 2026, as International Day of Peace
d) September 26, 2026, as Human Resources Professionals Day e) September 2026, as National Preparedness Month
f) September 2026, as National Service Dog Month
g) September 2026, as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month h) September 15 - October 15, 2026, as National Hispanic Heritage Month
PROCLAIM
Proclamation - National Voter Registration DayProclamation - National Voter Registration Day Proclamation - National IT Professionals DayProclamation - National IT Professionals Day Proclamation - International Day of PeaceProclamation - International Day of Peace Proclamation - Human Resource Professionals DayProclamation - Human Resource Professionals Day Proclamation - National Preparedness MonthProclamation - National Preparedness Month Proclamation - National Service Dog MonthProclamation - National Service Dog Month Proclamation - National Suicide Prevention MonthProclamation - National Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation - National Hispanic Heritage MonthProclamation - National Hispanic Heritage Month Attachments:
3. 26-0523Financial Report:
a) Schedule of Demands: July 2026
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending July 31, 2026 c) Month End Report for July 2026
(No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
Schedule of Demands for July 2026Schedule of Demands for July 2026 Investment Portfolio for the Month of July 2026Investment Portfolio for the Month of July 2026 Month End Financial Report for July 2026Month End Financial Report for July 2026 Attachments:
September 15, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
4. 26-0403Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Amended City of Manhattan Beach Conflict of Interest Code (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0104
Resolution No. 26-0104Resolution No. 26-0104
2025 Conflict of Interest Code2025 Conflict of Interest Code Attachments:
5. 26-0399Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement with the City of Hermosa Beach for Construction and Maintenance of a Stormwater Trash Capture Device on the 1st Street City Boundary Limit (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Awwad) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0100
Resolution No. 26-0100Resolution No. 26-0100
Construction and Maintenance Agreement - Hermosa BeachConstruction and Maintenance Agreement - Hermosa Beach Attachments:
6. 26-0495Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Three-Year Agreement with Dell for Microsoft Enterprise Software Licensing in the Amount of $768,126 and Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Additional Payments for Contingency Services for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $1,322,818 (Budgeted) (Information Technology Director Guardado).
A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0102
Resolution No. 26-0102Resolution No. 26-0102Attachments:
7. 26-0530Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with ParkMobile, LLC for Credit Card Merchant Processing Services Related to Parking Pay Stations and the Mobile Parking Payment System, in the Amount of $1,100,000 for the Remaining 27 Months in the Agreement, for an Updated Not-to-Exceed Amount of $3,528,310. (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0106
Resolution No. 26-0106Resolution No. 26-0106
Amendment No. 1 - ParkMobile, LLCAmendment No. 1 - ParkMobile, LLC Agreement - ParkMobile, LLCAgreement - ParkMobile, LLC
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.
September 15, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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.
8. 26-0509Consideration of a First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Chapter 3.24 (Parking Meters) of Title 3 (Public Safety) and Chapter 14.01 (Definitions) of Title 14 (Traffic) and Adding a New Chapter 14.42 (Paid Parking) to Title 14 (Traffic) to Modify Paid Public Parking Regulations, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act (Budgeted) (Community Development Department Director Alkire). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 26-0011
Ordinance No. 26-0011Ordinance No. 26-0011
PPIC Staff Report 8/20/26 with AttachmentsPPIC Staff Report 8/20/26 with Attachments PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
September 15, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
9. 26-0426Project Pulse Status Update and Discussion Related to Redevelopment Options for City-Owned Properties Located at 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (Former US Bank Building) and 1155 Morningside Drive (Parking Lot 3) (No Immediate Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire).
(Estimated Time: 1.5 Hours)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
1. Location Map (Project Pulse Sites)1. Location Map (Project Pulse Sites)
2. Public Engagement Program (August 2025)2. Public Engagement Program (August 2025)
3. History of Public Outreach and City Council Action3. History of Public Outreach and City Council Action
4. August 26 2025 - City Council Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)4. August 26 2025 - City Council Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)
5. January 20 2026 - City Council Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)5. January 20 2026 - City Council Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)
6. April 21, 2026 - City Council Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)6. April 21, 2026 - City Council Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)
7. FlashVote Survey Results (April 2026) - Project Pulse7. FlashVote Survey Results (April 2026) - Project Pulse
8. Design Charette Summary (Workshop #1)8. Design Charette Summary (Workshop #1)
9. Open House Summary (Workshop #2)9. Open House Summary (Workshop #2)
10. IDS Group Feasibility Report - Underground Parking Connection to Metlox
10. IDS Group Feasibility Report - Underground Parking Connection to Metlox
11. Pedestrian Plaza Survey Results (August 2026)11. Pedestrian Plaza Survey Results (August 2026)
12. Preliminary Traffic Data – Pedestrian Plaza Area12. Preliminary Traffic Data – Pedestrian Plaza Area
13. 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard – Schematic Design Package13. 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard – Schematic Design Package
14. Public Parking Lots Map – Lot 714. Public Parking Lots Map – Lot 7
15. August 12, 2026 - Planning Commission Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)
15. August 12, 2026 - Planning Commission Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)
16. Additional Public Comments Received16. Additional Public Comments Received
17. PowerPoint Presentation - Project Pulse17. PowerPoint Presentation - Project Pulse Attachments:
September 15, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
10. 26-0243Consideration of a Seven-Month Extension to an Agreement with Circuit Transit Inc. to Provide an On-Demand Local Microtransit Service Pilot Program and Adoption of a Resolution to Appropriate Proposition A Local Return Funds and Fare Revenue (Unbudgeted) (Community Development Department Director Alkire)
(Estimated Time: 1 hr.)
A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0103
C) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Resolution No. 26-0103Resolution No. 26-0103
Existing Professional Services AgreementExisting Professional Services Agreement Wave Rider Service Review June-August 2026Wave Rider Service Review June-August 2026 Wave Rider Service Options - 7 Month ExtensionWave Rider Service Options - 7 Month Extension Proposition A Fund Balance with Wave RiderProposition A Fund Balance with Wave Rider 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.
11. 26-0512City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
12. 26-0514Consideration of a Request by Mayor Franklin and Councilmember Charelian to Discuss Receiving a Midyear Update on Sixth Cycle Housing Element Progress (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
13. 26-0515Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Howorth and Councilmember Charelian to Discuss and Provide Direction on Continuing the Initiative to Update and Modernize the Business License Tax (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
September 15, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
14. 26-0510Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
15. 26-0507Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Finance Subcommittee Action Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2025 (Finance Director Bretthauer)
b) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2026
(Community Development Director Alkire)
c) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2026
(Community Development Director Alkire)
d) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2026
(Community Development Director Alkire)
e) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2026
(Community Development Director Alkire)
f) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Finance Subcommittee Action Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2025Finance Subcommittee Action Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2025 Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2026 (1)
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2026 (1)
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2026
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2026
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2026
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2026
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2026
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2026Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2026 Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
September 15, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
October 6, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM
October 20, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM
November 3, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM (Rescheduled to November 4 Due to Election) November 4, 2026 - Wednesday -- 6:00 PM
November 17, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM
December 1, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM
December 15, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM (General Municipal Election Results)
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
September 21, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission (Rescheduled to September 30) September 23, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission September 24, 2026 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission September 28, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission September 30, 2026 - Wednesday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission (Rescheduled from September 21) October 12, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission (Rescheduled to October 13) October 13, 2026 - Tuesday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission (Rescheduled from October 12) October 14, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission October 19, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission October 22, 2026 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission October 26, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission October 28, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS:
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