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August 18, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting

City Council Chambers and Zoom

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Agenda — 61 items

  1. 1 MANHATTAN BEACH’S CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU!
  2. 1 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY ARCHIVES THE VIDEO RECORDINGS OF ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND THE VIDEO FOR THIS MEETING IS HEREBY INCORPORATED BY THIS REFERENCE. ALSO IN SUPPORT OF MORE TRANSPARENCY AND THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE, THE CITY OFFERS CLOSED CAPTIONING FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. FOR A COMPLETE RECORD OF THIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING, GO TO:
  3. 2 CERTIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA POSTING
  4. 2 www.manhattanbeach.gov/departments/city-clerk/city-council-meetings-agendas-and-minutes
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  6. 4 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.
  7. 5 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY ACT ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
  8. A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:42
  9. B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 0:50
  10. C. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:19
  11. D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR ▶ jump to 1:35
  12. 1. Presentation 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 26-0503 ▶ jump to 1:38
  13. E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:11
  14. F. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON) ▶ jump to 8:34
  15. G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON) ▶ jump to 13:27
  16. 14 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.
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  18. H. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE) approved Pass ▶ jump to 28:53
  19. 2. 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 26-0486 ▶ jump to 28:45
  20. 3. 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 26-0191 ▶ jump to 28:46
  21. 4. 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 26-0502 ▶ jump to 28:47
  22. 5. 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 26-0409 ▶ jump to 28:48
  23. 6. Consideration 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 26-0235 ▶ jump to 28:49
  24. 7. 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 26-0483 ▶ jump to 28:50
  25. 8. 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 26-0500 ▶ jump to 28:51
  26. 9. 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 26-0285 ▶ jump to 28:52
  27. 10. 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 26-0459 ▶ jump to 28:53
  28. 11. Consideration 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 26-0471 ▶ jump to 28:54
  29. 12. 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 26-0465 ▶ jump to 28:55
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  31. I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 29:15
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  33. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 29:19
  34. 13. Consideration 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 26-0168 approved Pass ▶ jump to 36:44
  35. K. GENERAL BUSINESS ▶ jump to 37:10
  36. 15. Consideration 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 26-0386 approved Pass ▶ jump to 174:02
  37. 14. Consideration 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 26-0493 approved Pass ▶ jump to 56:51
  38. 15. Consideration 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 26-0386 approved Pass ▶ jump to 203:45
  39. 15. Consideration 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 26-0386 approved Pass ▶ jump to 108:15
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  41. L. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ▶ jump to 204:54
  42. 16. City Council AB 1234 Reports. RECEIVE AND FILE 26-0485 ▶ jump to 204:57
  43. M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 205:06
  44. 17. Consideration 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 26-0488 ▶ jump to 218:46
  45. N. CITY MANAGER REPORT ▶ jump to 218:58
  46. O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ▶ jump to 219:20
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  48. P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ▶ jump to 219:28
  49. 18. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY 26-0484 ▶ jump to 219:29
  50. 19. Commission 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 26-0479 ▶ jump to 219:30
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  52. Q. CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 219:35
  53. R. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 219:44
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  55. S. FUTURE MEETINGS
  56. 49 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
  57. 49 _____________________________ Jamie Morita Recording Secretary _____________________________ Joe Franklin Mayor
  58. 50 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
  59. T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
  60. 51 ATTEST: _____________________________ Liza Tamura City Clerk
  61. 52 CITY HOLIDAYS: