Tuesday, October 6, 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
October 6, 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 30, 2026, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights.
October 6, 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
1. 26-0548Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Calista Yun, CEO of TuffCookieCo, 2026 Winner of the Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) and Third Place Winner of the 2026 YEA! National Competition.
PRESENT
Certificate - Calista YunCertificate - Calista YunAttachments:
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.
October 6, 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.
October 6, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
2. 26-0545City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026 Attachments:
3. 26-0546Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) October 4 - October 10, 2026, as National Fire Prevention Week b) October 7, 2026, as, National Energy Efficiency Day
c) October 12, 2026, as National Indigenous Peoples’ Day d) October 18 - October 24, 2026, as United Against Hate Week e) October 21, 2026, as National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
f) October 2026, as National Bullying Prevention Month
g) October 2026, as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month h) October 2026, as National Community Planning Month
i) October 2026, as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month j) October 2026, as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
PROCLAIM
Proclamation - National Fire Prevention WeekProclamation - National Fire Prevention Week Proclamation - National Energy Efficiency DayProclamation - National Energy Efficiency Day Proclamation - National Indigenous Peoples' DayProclamation - National Indigenous Peoples' Day Proclamation - United Against Hate WeekProclamation - United Against Hate Week Proclamation - National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce DayProclamation - National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day Proclamation - National Bullying Prevention MonthProclamation - National Bullying Prevention Month Proclamation - National Cybersecurity Awareness MonthProclamation - National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Proclamation - National Community Planning MonthProclamation - National Community Planning Month Proclamation - National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthProclamation - National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation - National Domestic Violence Awareness MonthProclamation - National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Attachments:
October 6, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
4. 26-0535Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 26-0011 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 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).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-0011
Ordinance No. 26-0011Ordinance No. 26-0011Attachments:
5. 26-0505Consideration of an Update on the City’s Homelessness Initiatives (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
RECEIVE AND FILE
2025 Manhattan Beach Outreach Program Outcomes2025 Manhattan Beach Outreach Program OutcomesAttachments:
6. 26-0462Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Six-Month Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for Environmental Professional Services Pertaining to the City’s Stormwater System at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $59,800 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Awwad).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0093
Resolution No. 26-0093Resolution No. 26-0093
Agreement - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.Agreement - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Attachments:
7. 26-0560Consideration of a Resolution Accepting the State of California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant in the Amount of $53,000 (Not Budgeted) (Police Chief Johnson).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0108
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
Resolution No. 26-0108Resolution No. 26-0108
Agreement - California Office of Traffic SafetyAgreement - California Office of Traffic Safety 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.
October 6, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
8. 26-0445Conduct Public Hearing and Consider Introducing an Ordinance Amending Sections of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code and Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program to Implement Omnibus Zone Text Amendments and Making Exemption Determinations Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire) (Estimate Time: 30 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 26-0012
1. Ordinance No. 26-00121. Ordinance No. 26-0012
1. Exhibit A1. Exhibit A
1. Exhibit B1. Exhibit B
2. Link to the July 8, 2026, Planning Commission Staff Report2. Link to the July 8, 2026, Planning Commission Staff Report
3. Draft Code Amendments: MBMC and MBLCP (Redline Version)3. Draft Code Amendments: MBMC and MBLCP (Redline Version)
4. Diagrams Related to Code Amendments4. Diagrams Related to Code Amendments
5. PowerPoint Presentation5. PowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
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.
9. 26-0434Discussion of the Potential Goals and an Operating Timeline for an Ad-Hoc Housing Task Force in Connection with the Next Housing Element Cycle (Potential Budget Impact) (Community Department Director Alkire). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
May 19, 2026 - City Council Staff Report (Web-Link Provided)May 19, 2026 - City Council Staff Report (Web-Link Provided) SCAG 101 Fact SheetSCAG 101 Fact Sheet
City of Azusa Housing for All- Website Printed WebpageCity of Azusa Housing for All- Website Printed Webpage City of Carlsbad Housing Element Advisory Committee- Printed Webpage
City of Carlsbad Housing Element Advisory Committee- Printed Webpage
Pasadena Housing Element Task Force Meeting #1 SummaryPasadena Housing Element Task Force Meeting #1 Summary Newport Beach Resolution No 2022-59 Creating the General Plan Advisory Committee
Newport Beach Resolution No 2022-59 Creating the General Plan Advisory Committee
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
October 6, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
10. 26-0415Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Preliminary Year-End Financial Results and Year-End Budget Appropriations (Partially Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
A) RECEIVE REPORT
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
(Estimated Time: 30 mins.)
Fiscal Year 2026 Year-End Financial ReportsFiscal Year 2026 Year-End Financial Reports Financial Performance IndicatorsFinancial Performance Indicators PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
11. 26-0447Consideration of Establishing a Poet Laureate Program for the City of Manhattan Beach and Allocation of Funds from Public Arts Fund (No Budget Impact) (Parks and Recreation Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Poet Laureate ProspectusPoet Laureate Prospectus
PowerPoint PresentationPowerPoint Presentation
Attachments:
12. 26-0550Reconsideration of Fee Waiver Amount for the North Manhattan Beach Holiday Stroll (Budgeted) (Parks and Recreation Leyman). (Estimated Time: 15 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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.
13. 26-0543City Council AB 1234 Reports.
RECEIVE AND FILE
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
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
This section is for items that do not require City Council action.
October 6, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda
14. 26-0547Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
15. 26-0559Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2026
(Community Development Director Alkire)
b)Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2026
(Community Development Director Alkire).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2026
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2026
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2026
Parking and Public Improvements Commission Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2026
Attachments:
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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
October 12, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting (Rescheduled to October 13) October 13, 2026 - Tuesday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting(Rescheduled from October 12) October 14, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting October 19, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting October 22, 2026 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting October 26, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting October 28, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting November 9, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting November 11, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting November 16, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting November 23, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting November 25, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting
October 6, 2026FinalCity Council Regular Meeting Agenda 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