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July 15, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting

City Council Chambers and Zoom

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Agenda — 68 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. A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:30
  9. B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 0:37
  10. C. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:07
  11. D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR ▶ jump to 2:20
  12. 1. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Iris Lee Knell for Donating and Assembling over 20,000 Sets of Turbans, Scarves and Jewelry to Enhance a Women’s Natural Beauty of All Ages and All Over the Country Through Chemocessories (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). (Estimated Time: 10 Mins.) PRESENT 25-0232 ▶ jump to 2:24
  13. 2. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Mira Costa High School Boys Volleyball 2025 CIF Southern Section Division 1 Champions, CIF Regional Champions, CIF State Champions, and National Champions (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). (Estimated Time: 10 Mins.) PRESENT 25-0275 ▶ jump to 6:34
  14. E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES approved Pass ▶ jump to 27:05
  15. 3. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Mira Costa High School Outdoor Track and Field 2025 CIF Division 1 Championship Qualifier and 2025 State Meet Qualifier (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). (Estimated Time: 10 Mins.) PRESENT 25-0276 ▶ jump to 13:03
  16. E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES approved Pass ▶ jump to 27:33
  17. E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES approved Pass ▶ jump to 26:09
  18. F. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON) ▶ jump to 28:05
  19. G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON) ▶ jump to 35:29
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  21. H. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE) approved Pass ▶ jump to 98:08
  22. 4. City Council Minutes: This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s): a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025 c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2025 (Cancelled) (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE 25-0303 approved Pass ▶ jump to 97:57
  23. 5. Financial Report: a) Schedule of Demands: June 2025 b) Investment Portfolio Report: May 2025 c) Month End Financial Reports: May 2025 (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS 25-0293 approved ▶ jump to 97:58
  24. 6. Declaration of Proclamations for the Following: a) July 2025, as Parks and Recreation Month b) July 25, 2025, as National System Administrator Appreciation Day. PROCLAIM 25-0277 approved Pass ▶ jump to 97:59
  25. 7. Consideration of the Appointment of Jared Yoshiki of Northrop Grumman to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board’s Manhattan Beach Business Private Sector Seat (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). APPOINT 25-0196 approved Pass ▶ jump to 98:00
  26. 8. Consideration of the Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Chapters 5.01 and 5.04 Related to Dog Licensing (Second Reading/Adoption) (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 25-0006 25-0308 approved Pass ▶ jump to 98:01
  27. 9. Consideration of a Three-Year Unarmed Security Services Contract to Contemporary Services Corporation with a Not-to-Exceed Value of $1,575,000 (No Budget Impact) (Police Chief Johnson). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0085 25-0286 approved Pass ▶ jump to 102:10
  28. 9. Consideration of a Three-Year Unarmed Security Services Contract to Contemporary Services Corporation with a Not-to-Exceed Value of $1,575,000 (No Budget Impact) (Police Chief Johnson). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0085 25-0286 ▶ jump to 102:10
  29. 10. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 9 to the Landscaping Services Agreement with Merchants Landscape Services Inc., for Landscaping Services at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $901,470 (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director Semaan). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0087 25-0202 approved Pass ▶ jump to 98:02
  30. 11. Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc. for the Cycle 2 Water Infrastructure Improvements and Resurfacing Project (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director Semaan). A) ACCEPT B) AUTHORIZE 25-0170 approved Pass ▶ jump to 98:03
  31. 12. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation for Additional Traffic Engineering Support Services in the Amount of $20,000 for the Manhattan Beach Boulevard at Pacific Avenue Intersection Improvements Project. (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director Semaan). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0088 25-0240 approved Pass ▶ jump to 112:41
  32. 12. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with KOA Corporation for Additional Traffic Engineering Support Services in the Amount of $20,000 for the Manhattan Beach Boulevard at Pacific Avenue Intersection Improvements Project. (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director Semaan). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0088 25-0240 ▶ jump to 112:41
  33. 13. Consideration of Formal Approval of the 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) Update as Required by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director Semaan). APPROVE 25-0273 approved Pass ▶ jump to 98:04
  34. 14. Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Unbudgeted) (Interim Public Works Director Semaan). DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY ACTION 25-0298 approved Pass ▶ jump to 117:34
  35. 14. Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Unbudgeted) (Interim Public Works Director Semaan). DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY ACTION 25-0298 ▶ jump to 117:34
  36. 15. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Five-Year Agreement with Frontier Communications for Internet Services, with an Estimated Total Cost of $178,020 (Budgeted) (Information Technology Director Guardado). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0089 25-0290 approved Pass ▶ jump to 98:05
  37. 16. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 8 for a One-Year Term Extension of the Enterprise Resource Planning and Tyler Systems Management Agreements with Tyler Technologies for $235,796; and Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 for a One-Year Term Extension of the Enterprise Permitting and Licensing Agreement for $66,700 (Budgeted) (Information Technology Director Guardado). ADOPT RESOLUTIONS NOS. 25-0090 AND 25-0091 25-0272 approved Pass ▶ jump to 98:06
  38. I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 98:25
  39. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 117:55
  40. 17. Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolutions Regarding Renewal of Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Including Authorization to Collect Assessments; Ratification of the District Advisory Board; Authorization to Enter Into an Agreement with the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professional Association Business; and Authorization to Disburse Assessments Collected Through June 30, 2025 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0092 AND 25-0093 C) RATIFY BOARD D) AUTHORIZE THE DISBURSEMENT OF ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 25-0092 approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:02
  41. 18. Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution Regarding the Annual Storm Drain Service Fee for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0094 25-0115 approved Pass ▶ jump to 127:15
  42. 19. Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance Renewing the City’s Military Equipment Policy (No Budget Impact) (Police Chief Johnson). (Estimated Time: 10 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) RECEIVE AND FILE THE 2024 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT C) CONSIDER RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 22-0006 ESTABLISHING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY D) CONSIDER INTRODUCING ORDINANCE NO. 25-0007 TO RENEW ORDINANCE NO. 22-0006 25-0226 approved Pass ▶ jump to 134:19
  43. K. GENERAL BUSINESS ▶ jump to 147:23
  44. 20. Consideration of a Request by the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District (NMBBID) for a Road Closure of Highland Avenue Associated with the Annual Holiday Stroll to be Held Sunday, December 7, 2025; and Approval and Appropriation of Additional Funding from the General Fund to be Included in the Existing Fee Waiver (Unbudgeted) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION B) IF APPROVED, APPROPRIATE FUNDS 25-0289 approved Pass ▶ jump to 195:17
  45. 17. Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolutions Regarding Renewal of Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Including Authorization to Collect Assessments; Ratification of the District Advisory Board; Authorization to Enter Into an Agreement with the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professional Association Business; and Authorization to Disburse Assessments Collected Through June 30, 2025 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0092 AND 25-0093 C) RATIFY BOARD D) AUTHORIZE THE DISBURSEMENT OF ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 25-0092 approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:19
  46. 21. Consideration of a Safe & Happy Fund Donation Program for Local Animal Welfare Programs (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 25-0309 ▶ jump to 196:15
  47. 17. Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolutions Regarding Renewal of Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Including Authorization to Collect Assessments; Ratification of the District Advisory Board; Authorization to Enter Into an Agreement with the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professional Association Business; and Authorization to Disburse Assessments Collected Through June 30, 2025 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0092 AND 25-0093 C) RATIFY BOARD D) AUTHORIZE THE DISBURSEMENT OF ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 25-0092 approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:40
  48. L. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS ▶ jump to 213:15
  49. 22. City Council AB 1234 Reports. RECEIVE AND FILE 25-0295 ▶ jump to 213:20
  50. 23. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Charelian and Councilmember Franklin to Discuss Options to Ensure Equal Medical Insurance Coverage for All City Councilmembers (City Manager Mirzakhanian). DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 25-0306 ▶ jump to 217:33
  51. M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 218:33
  52. N. CITY MANAGER REPORT ▶ jump to 223:22
  53. O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ▶ jump to 223:49
  54. P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ▶ jump to 223:51
  55. 24. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY 25-0304 ▶ jump to 223:52
  56. 25. Commission Minutes:This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings: a) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) b) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of April 14, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) c) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) d) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) e) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2025 (Interim Community Development Codron) f) Library Commission Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) g) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2025 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) h) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of May 22, 2025 (Cancelled) (Interim Community Development Codron). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY 25-0321 ▶ jump to 223:53
  57. 26. Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decisions: a) Use Permit to Allow for a Change of Use from Food and Beverage Sales to Eating and Drinking Establishment (Restaurant) with Indoor and Outdoor Seating and Proposed Hours of Operation from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Daily at an Existing Commercial Building Located at 904 Manhattan Avenue #1 (Caffe Luxxe) b) Coastal Development Permit and Minor Exception to Allow for the Construction of a Single-Family Residence with an Attached Garage Located at 2800 Ocean Drive (Interim Community Development Director Codron). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY 25-0324 ▶ jump to 223:54
  58. Q. CLOSED SESSION
  59. R. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 223:59
  60. S. FUTURE MEETINGS
  61. 52 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
  62. 53 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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  64. T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
  65. 56 CITY HOLIDAYS:
  66. 57 TESTING
  67. 59 _____________________________ Breana Contreras Recording Secretary _____________________________ Amy Thomas Howorth Mayor
  68. 60 ATTEST: _____________________________ Liza Tamura City Clerk