City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 21, 2026 6:00 PM City Council Chambers and Zoom ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Joe Franklin Mayor Pro Tem Nina Trieu Tarnay Councilmember Steve S. Charelian Councilmember Amy Thomas Howorth Councilmember David Lesser EXECUTIVE TEAM City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian City Attorney Quinn Barrow City Clerk Liza Tamura Information Technology Director Miguel Guardado Community Development Director Masa Alkire Parks and Recreation Director Mark Leyman Finance Director Libby Bretthauer Police Chief Rachel Johnson Fire Chief Jesse Alexander Public Works Director Ramzi Awwad Human Resources Director Lisa Jenkins 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 Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final July 21, 2026 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 cityclerk@manhattanbeach.gov 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 cityclerk@manhattanbeach.gov. 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, July 15, 2026, on the City's Website and on the bulletin boards of City Hall, Joslyn Community Center and Manhattan Heights. City of Manhattan Beach Page 2 Printed on 7/15/2026 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final July 21, 2026 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. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the CIF Southern Section 26-0433 Division Champions at Mira Costa High School (Girls Beach Volleyball, Girls Cross Country, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Baseball, Boys Indoor Volleyball, Boys Lacrosse, and Boys Track and Field). PRESENT Attachments: Certificate of Recognition - Mira Costa High School CIF Champions (Example) 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. City of Manhattan Beach Page 3 Printed on 7/15/2026 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final July 21, 2026 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 cityclerk@manhattanbeach.gov 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. City of Manhattan Beach Page 4 Printed on 7/15/2026 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final July 21, 2026 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. 2. City Council Minutes: 26-0442 This Item Contains the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE Attachments: City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2026 3. Financial Report: 26-0190 a) Schedule of Demands: May 2026 b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending May 31, 2026 c) Month-End Financial Report for May 2026 (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS Attachments: Schedule of Demands for May 2026 Investment Portfolio for the Month of May 2026 Month End Financial Report for May 2026 4. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to 26-0294 Harris Steel Fence Co., Inc. for the Fence Replacement Project at Marine Ave Park Soccer Field for $110,580 Including Contingency, Determination Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that this Activity is Categorically Exempt, and Approving Plans and Specifications (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Awwad). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0075 Attachments: Resolution No. 26-0075 Agreement - Harris Steel Fence Co., Inc Plans and Specifications Budget and Expenditures Summary Location Map City of Manhattan Beach Page 5 Printed on 7/15/2026 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final July 21, 2026 5. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to 26-0295 Kubus LLC for the Police Department Flooring Replacement Project for $302,477, Including Contingency, Determination Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that this Activity is Categorically Exempt, and Approving Plans and Specifications (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Awwad). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0076 Attachments: Resolution No. 26-0076 Agreement - Kubus LLC Plans and Specifications Budget and Expenditures Summary Location Map 6. Consideration of a Resolution Declaring Intention to Provide for Annual 26-0156 Levy and Collection of Assessments for the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District and Setting a Public Hearing for August 18, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0077 B) SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER ASSESSMENTS ON AUGUST 18, 2026 Attachments: Resolution No. 26-0077 Annual Budget and Activity Plan for FY 2026-2027 7. Consideration of a Purchase of One North Star 144-1 Ambulance from 26-0438 Braun NW, Inc. in the Amount of $362,439.27 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer and Fire Chief Alexander). A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO COOPERATIVE PURCHASING B) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE Attachments: Quote - Braun NW, Inc. Company 8. Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with the County of 26-0319 Los Angeles to Continue Participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Awwad). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0078 Attachments: Resolution No. 26-0078 Agreement - Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Each speaker may speak for up to 2 minutes on each item pulled from the agenda. City of Manhattan Beach Page 6 Printed on 7/15/2026 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final July 21, 2026 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. 9. Consideration of: (1) Resolutions Regarding Renewal of Downtown 26-0164 Business Improvement District (BID) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Including Authorization to Collect Assessments; (2) Appointment of the District Advisory Board; (3) Agreement with the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professional Association Business; and (4) Disbursement of Assessments Collected Through June 30, 2026 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 26-0079 AND 26-0080 C) APPOINT BID ADVISORY BOARD D) AUTHORIZE THE DISBURSEMENT OF ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 Attachments: Resolution No. 26-0079 Resolution No. 26-0080 Agreement - DBPA (FY 2026-2027) 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. 10. Consideration of Polling Results on a Potential Business License Ballot 26-0347 Measure and Direction to Schedule the Consideration of Resolutions to Present to the Voters the Finalized Ballot Measure Updating the Business License Tax for the August 4, 2026, City Council Meeting (No Immediate Revenue Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.) PROVIDE DIRECTION Attachments: PowerPoint Presentation - Polling Results Provided by True North Research, Inc. PowerPoint Presentation - Business License Tax Modernization Plan Update Alternative Tax Model Options City of Manhattan Beach Page 7 Printed on 7/15/2026 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final July 21, 2026 11. Consideration of Taking an Official Position on the National Park Service’s 26-0427 Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION Attachments: City’s Submitted Comments to NPS (April 6, 2026) Special Resource Study Boundary PowerPoint Presentation 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. 12. City Council AB 1234 Reports. 26-0441 RECEIVE AND FILE 13. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Howorth and Mayor Pro 26-0443 Tem Tarnay to Discuss a Potential Policy Aimed at Strengthening Security on City-Issued Devices by Ensuring that Individuals Only Download City-Approved Artificial Intelligence Applications (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 P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS This section is for items that do not require City Council action. 14. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 26-0440 INFORMATION ITEM ONLY City of Manhattan Beach Page 8 Printed on 7/15/2026 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final July 21, 2026 15. Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decision: One-Year Review of 26-0444 a Use Permit Amendment that Allowed the Expansion of an Existing Eating and Drinking Establishment, Including Second-Story Outdoor Dining in Conjunction with the On-Site Sales and Service of Alcohol (Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits) and Live Entertainment Located at 309 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (Esperanza) (Community Development Director Alkire). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY Q. CLOSED SESSION R. ADJOURNMENT S. FUTURE MEETINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS August 4, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting August 18, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting September 1, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Cancelled) September 15, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting October 6, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting October 20, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting November 3, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (Rescheduled to November 4 Due to Election) November 4, 2026 - Wednesday - 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting November 17, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting December 1, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting December 15, 2026 - Tuesday -- 6:00 PM - City Council Meeting (General Municipal Election Results) BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS July 22, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting July 23, 2026 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting July 27, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting August 10, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting August 12, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting August 17, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting August 24, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting August 26, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting August 27, 2026 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting September 9, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting September 14, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Library Commission Meeting September 21, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Cultural Arts Commission Meeting September 23, 2026 - Wednesday - 3:00 PM - Planning Commission Meeting September 24, 2026 - Thursday - 4:00 PM - Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting September 28, 2026 - Monday - 4:00 PM - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting City of Manhattan Beach Page 9 Printed on 7/15/2026 City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Final July 21, 2026 T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED CITY HOLIDAYS: September 7, 2026 - Monday - Labor Day 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 City of Manhattan Beach Page 10 Printed on 7/15/2026