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November 18, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting

City Council Chambers and Zoom

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Agenda — 57 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. C. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 0:02
  9. A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER ▶ jump to 18:29
  10. B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 19:04
  11. C. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 22:25
  12. D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR ▶ jump to 22:50
  13. 1. Presentation of a Commendation to the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club in Honor of 75 Years of Service. PRESENT 25-0531 ▶ jump to 22:57
  14. G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON) ▶ jump to 46:17
  15. E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES approved Pass ▶ jump to 29:59
  16. F. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON) ▶ jump to 30:07
  17. G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON) ▶ jump to 38:12
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  19. H. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE) approved Pass ▶ jump to 42:15
  20. 2. City Council Minutes: This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s): a) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2025 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of November 10, 2025 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE 25-0526
  21. 3. Financial Report: a) Schedule of Demands: October 2025 b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending September 30, 2025 c) Month End Report for September 2025 (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS 25-0468
  22. 4. Consideration of Approval of a Purchase of a 21-Passenger ARBOC Spirit of Mobility Low-Floor Bus from Creative Bus Sales in the Amount of $230,503.64 for the Parks and Recreation Dial-a-Ride Program (Budgeted) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman and Finance Director Bretthauer). A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO COOPERATIVE PURCHASING B) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE 25-0537
  23. 5. Consideration of: (1) Awarding RFP No. 1338-26 and Adopting a Resolution Approving a 32-Month Agreement with Two Optional One-Year Extensions at the City Managers Sole Discretion with ReNewell Fleet Services, LLC for a total of $700,000, plus a $75,000 Emergency Contingency, for a Total Not-to- Exceed Amount of $775,000 for Emergency Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services for Fire Apparatus; and (2) Appropriating $30,000 from the General Fund Balance (Partially Budgeted) (Fire Chief Alexander) A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0126 B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS 25-0478
  24. 6. Consideration of a Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-0012, Amending Section 10.52.050(D) of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Related to Accessory Structure Rear Yard Setback Requirements (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire). ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-0012 25-0538
  25. 7. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited in the Amount of $151,000 for Specialized Municipal Parking Operations Consulting Services at a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $225,000 (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director Semaan). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0127 25-0492
  26. 8. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 for a One-Year Term Extension of the Managed Detection and Response Services Agreement with Savant Solutions, Inc. with an Additional Amount of $122,913, for a New Not-to-Exceed Amount of $350,622 (Budgeted) (Information Technology Director Guardado). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0128 25-0523
  27. I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 46:27
  28. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 46:41
  29. 9. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Introducing an Ordinance Amending Sections of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code and the Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program Related to the Long-Term Outdoor Dining Program Development (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr. 30 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 25-0013 C) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0129 D) PROVIDE DIRECTION ON TIERED SIDEWALK DINING USE FEE E) REVIEW AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON DRAFT RESOLUTIONS REGARDING OUTDOOR DINING GUIDELINES AND SUBMITTAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION 25-0446 approved Pass ▶ jump to 114:46
  30. 9. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Introducing an Ordinance Amending Sections of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code and the Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program Related to the Long-Term Outdoor Dining Program Development (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr. 30 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 25-0013 C) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0129 D) PROVIDE DIRECTION ON TIERED SIDEWALK DINING USE FEE E) REVIEW AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON DRAFT RESOLUTIONS REGARDING OUTDOOR DINING GUIDELINES AND SUBMITTAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION 25-0446 approved Pass ▶ jump to 112:28
  31. 10. Conduct Public Hearing and Consider Adopting Two Ordinances to Amend Title 9 and Chapter 3.16 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code to Adopt the Most Recent California Building Standards Code by Reference (2025 California Building Code; 2025 California Residential Code; 2025 California Fire Code; 2025 California Electrical Code; 2025 California Plumbing Code; 2025 California Green Building Standards Code; 2025 California Energy Code; 2025 California Mechanical Code; 2025 California Existing Building Code; 2025 California Historical Building Code; 2025 California Administrative Code; 2025 California Referenced Standards Code) and to Adopt Associated Local Amendments (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Alkire and Fire Department Alexander). (Estimated Time: 10 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) ADOPT ORDINANCE NOS. 25-0009 AND 25-0010 C) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0118 AND 25-0119 25-0542 approved Pass ▶ jump to 135:57
  32. K. GENERAL BUSINESS ▶ jump to 138:02
  33. 11. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 First Quarter Budget Update, Including an Appropriation of $188,144 from the Fleet Fund Balance and Authorization to Upgrade the Purchase of a Replacement Fire Apparatus Approved on May 6, 2025, and One Proposed Staffing Adjustment (Partially Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.) A) RECEIVE REPORT B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS C) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE CHANGE ORDER D) APPROVE STAFFING ADJUSTMENT 25-0288 approved Pass ▶ jump to 174:06
  34. 10. Conduct Public Hearing and Consider Adopting Two Ordinances to Amend Title 9 and Chapter 3.16 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code to Adopt the Most Recent California Building Standards Code by Reference (2025 California Building Code; 2025 California Residential Code; 2025 California Fire Code; 2025 California Electrical Code; 2025 California Plumbing Code; 2025 California Green Building Standards Code; 2025 California Energy Code; 2025 California Mechanical Code; 2025 California Existing Building Code; 2025 California Historical Building Code; 2025 California Administrative Code; 2025 California Referenced Standards Code) and to Adopt Associated Local Amendments (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Alkire and Fire Department Alexander). (Estimated Time: 10 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) ADOPT ORDINANCE NOS. 25-0009 AND 25-0010 C) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0118 AND 25-0119 25-0542 approved Pass ▶ jump to 137:30
  35. 12. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Chamber of Commerce Work Plan Agreement; Future Lease Payments for a New Lease Associated with the Office Space Utilized by the Chamber of Commerce; and Receipt of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Work Plan Report (Potential Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian) (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.) A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0131 B) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE THE TERMS AND EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND A NEW LEASE C) DISCUSS & PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING FUTURE LEASE PAYMENTS D) RECEIVE AND FILE FY 2024-2025 WORK PLAN REPORT 25-0197 approved Pass ▶ jump to 255:53
  36. 13. Consideration of a One-Year Pilot Program with FilmLA to Facilitate the City’s Film Permitting Process and Adoption of a New Film Permit Fee Structure (Budgeted) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). (Estimated Time: 45 Mins.) A) APPROVE B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0130 25-0184 approved Pass ▶ jump to 270:54
  37. L. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ▶ jump to 313:44
  38. M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 314:33
  39. 14. City Council AB 1234 Reports. RECEIVE AND FILE 25-0533 ▶ jump to 313:51
  40. 15. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Howorth and Councilmember Tarnay to Discuss an Enforcement Plan Related to Mobile Vending Businesses (City Manager Mirzakhanian). DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 25-0550 ▶ jump to 314:16
  41. N. CITY MANAGER REPORT ▶ jump to 315:22
  42. O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ▶ jump to 315:25
  43. P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ▶ jump to 315:35
  44. 16. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY 25-0527 ▶ jump to 315:37
  45. 17. Commission Minutes: This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings: a) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of December 23, 2024 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) b) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) c) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) d) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of July 28, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) e) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of August 11, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) f) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of August 18, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) g) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of August 25, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) h) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) i) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) j) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of September 22, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) k) Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of September 29, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) l) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY 25-0548 ▶ jump to 315:39
  46. Q. CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 17:55
  47. R. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 18:16
  48. S. FUTURE MEETINGS
  49. 43 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
  50. 44 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
  51. T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
  52. Q. CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 315:42
  53. 46 CITY HOLIDAYS:
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  55. R. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 315:42
  56. 50 _____________________________ Breana Contreras Recording Secretary _____________________________ David Lesser Mayor
  57. 51 ATTEST: _____________________________ Liza Tamura City Clerk