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City Council Regular Meeting

February 17, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting

City Council Chambers and Zoom

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Agenda — 53 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
  5. 3 page break
  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. C. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 230:31
  9. A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER ▶ jump to 259:45
  10. B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 261:14
  11. C. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 263:09
  12. D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR ▶ jump to 263:19
  13. 1. Presentation of a Commendation of Recognition to Soroptomist International of South Bay for Their Philanthropic Leadership and Dedication to Education, Empowerment, and Service. PRESENT 26-0123 ▶ jump to 263:26
  14. E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES approved Pass ▶ jump to 270:47
  15. F. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON) ▶ jump to 270:53
  16. G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON) ▶ jump to 286:01
  17. 14 page break
  18. H. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE) approved Pass ▶ jump to 302:21
  19. 2. City Council Minutes: This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s): a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2026 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE 26-0108
  20. 3. Financial Reports: a) Schedule of Demands: December 2025 b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending December 31, 2025 c) Month End Report for December 2025 (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS 26-0052
  21. 4. Declaration of Proclamations for the Following: a) January 11, 2026, as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day b) February 6, 2026, as National Crossing Guard Appreciation Day PROCLAIM 26-0122
  22. 5. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Fifth Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0012 26-0070
  23. 6. Consideration of a Purchase of One Budgeted North Star 144-1 Ambulance from Braun NW, Inc. in the Amount of $371,105.25 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO COOPERATIVE PURCHASING B) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE 26-0087
  24. 7. Consideration of: (1) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 26-0002, Adopting a Development Impact Fee Program, Amending the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code, and Making Findings of Exemption Pursuant to CEQA; and (2) Resolution No. 26-0018, Amending the Citywide User Fee Schedule to Include a Development Impact Fee Appeal Fee of $1,500 (Not Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). A) ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-0002 B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0018 26-0054
  25. 8. Consideration of a Resolution Establishing Updated Film Permit Fees (No Budget Impact) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0014 26-0084
  26. 9. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Local Match Contribution of $72,000 from the Unreserved Measure R Fund Balance for the LA County Manhattan Beach Boulevard Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Unbudgeted) (Community Development Director Alkire). A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0015 B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS 26-0092
  27. 10. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding an Agreement to CWE in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $99,996 for the American Martyrs Stormwater Sump Hydrology and Capacity Study (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0016 26-0033
  28. 11. Consideration of a Purchase of One Budgeted Ditch Witch - HX40G Vacuum Excavator from The Charles Machine Works, Inc. in the Amount of $87,175.89 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO COOPERATIVE PURCHASING B) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE 26-0083
  29. I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 302:29
  30. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 302:32
  31. K. GENERAL BUSINESS ▶ jump to 302:33
  32. 12. South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) Housing Trust Discussion (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 26-0058 approved Pass ▶ jump to 362:09
  33. 13. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Three-Year Agreement for Parking Pay Stations and Mobile Parking Payment System Services to ParkMobile, LLC in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $2,428,310 (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0017 26-0110 approved Pass ▶ jump to 411:19
  34. 14. Consideration of the Final Bruce’s Beach Artist and Design and Approval of Professional Services Agreement (No Budget Impact) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). (Estimated Time: 2 Hrs.) APPROVE 26-0055 approved Pass ▶ jump to 478:46
  35. 15. Fiscal Year 2026 Mid-Year Budget Report Including Funding Appropriations; and Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Development Calendar and Proposed Staffing Change (Partially Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.) A) RECEIVE REPORT B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS C) APPROVE STAFFING ADJUSTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 D) CONSIDER GENERAL FUND TRANSFER TO INSURANCE FUND IN FISCAL YEAR 2026 26-0091 ▶ jump to 588:29
  36. 15. Fiscal Year 2026 Mid-Year Budget Report Including Funding Appropriations; and Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Development Calendar and Proposed Staffing Change (Partially Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.) A) RECEIVE REPORT B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS C) APPROVE STAFFING ADJUSTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 D) CONSIDER GENERAL FUND TRANSFER TO INSURANCE FUND IN FISCAL YEAR 2026 26-0091 approved Pass ▶ jump to 515:24
  37. 15. Fiscal Year 2026 Mid-Year Budget Report Including Funding Appropriations; and Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Development Calendar and Proposed Staffing Change (Partially Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.) A) RECEIVE REPORT B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS C) APPROVE STAFFING ADJUSTMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 D) CONSIDER GENERAL FUND TRANSFER TO INSURANCE FUND IN FISCAL YEAR 2026 26-0091 approved Pass ▶ jump to 593:29
  38. L. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ▶ jump to 597:06
  39. M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 597:18
  40. N. CITY MANAGER REPORT ▶ jump to 597:29
  41. O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ▶ jump to 597:30
  42. P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ▶ jump to 597:37
  43. 16. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY 26-0025 ▶ jump to 597:37
  44. 17. Commission Minutes: This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings: a) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2024 (Community Development Director Alkire) b) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2024 (Community Development Director Alkire) c) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 9, 2025 (Community Development Director Alkire) d) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2025 (Community Development Director Alkire) e) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2025 (Community Development Director Alkire) f) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2025 (Community Development Director Alkire) g) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2025 (Community Development Director Alkire) h) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of October 23, 2025 (Community Development Director Alkire) i) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2025 (Community Development Director Alkire) j) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire) k) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire) l) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire) m) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY 26-0109 ▶ jump to 597:38
  45. Q. CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 597:40
  46. R. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 597:44
  47. S. FUTURE MEETINGS
  48. 43 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
  49. 44 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
  50. 44 _____________________________ Breana Contreras Recording Secretary _____________________________ David Lesser Mayor
  51. T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
  52. 45 ATTEST: _____________________________ Liza Tamura City Clerk
  53. 46 CITY HOLIDAYS: