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City Council Regular Meeting

July 21, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting

City Council Chambers and Zoom

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Agenda — 51 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 0:05
  9. B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 0:13
  10. C. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:40
  11. D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR ▶ jump to 1:54
  12. 1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the CIF Southern Section 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 26-0433 ▶ jump to 2:00
  13. E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES approved Pass ▶ jump to 16:30
  14. F. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON) ▶ jump to 16:51
  15. G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON) ▶ jump to 24:09
  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 34:53
  19. 2. City Council Minutes: This Item Contains the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE 26-0442 ▶ jump to 34:34
  20. 3. Financial Report: 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 26-0190 ▶ jump to 34:35
  21. 4. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to 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 26-0294 ▶ jump to 34:36
  22. 5. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to 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 26-0295 ▶ jump to 34:37
  23. 6. Consideration of a Resolution Declaring Intention to Provide for Annual 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 26-0156 ▶ jump to 34:38
  24. 7. Consideration of a Purchase of One North Star 144-1 Ambulance from 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 26-0438 ▶ jump to 34:39
  25. 8. Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with the County of 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 26-0319 ▶ jump to 34:40
  26. I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 35:29
  27. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 35:31
  28. 9. Consideration of: (1) Resolutions Regarding Renewal of Downtown 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 26-0164 approved Pass ▶ jump to 41:19
  29. 10. Consideration of Polling Results on a Potential Business License Ballot 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 26-0347 approved Pass ▶ jump to 285:12
  30. K. GENERAL BUSINESS ▶ jump to 41:45
  31. 10. Consideration of Polling Results on a Potential Business License Ballot 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 26-0347 approved Pass ▶ jump to 259:04
  32. 11. Consideration of Taking an Official Position on the National Park Service’s Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 26-0427 approved Pass ▶ jump to 310:12
  33. L. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ▶ jump to 310:31
  34. 12. City Council AB 1234 Reports. RECEIVE AND FILE 26-0441 ▶ jump to 310:32
  35. 13. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Howorth and Mayor Pro 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 26-0443 ▶ jump to 310:43
  36. M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 311:03
  37. N. CITY MANAGER REPORT ▶ jump to 314:11
  38. O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ▶ jump to 314:16
  39. P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ▶ jump to 314:17
  40. 14. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY 26-0440 ▶ jump to 314:18
  41. 15. Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decision: One-Year Review of 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 26-0444 ▶ jump to 314:19
  42. Q. CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 314:20
  43. R. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 314:24
  44. S. FUTURE MEETINGS
  45. 42 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
  46. 42 _____________________________ Breana Contreras Recording Secretary _____________________________ Joe Franklin Mayor
  47. 43 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
  48. 43 ATTEST: _____________________________ Liza Tamura City Clerk
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  50. T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
  51. 46 CITY HOLIDAYS: