City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Chambers and Zoom

Agenda — 55 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. 5 ROLL CALL
9. A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
10. B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
11. C. ROLL CALL
12. D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
13. 1. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Calista Yun, CEO of TuffCookieCo, 2026 Winner of the Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) and Third Place Winner of the 2026 YEA! National Competition. PRESENT 26-0548
14. E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES approved Pass
15. F. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
16. G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
17. 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.
18. H. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE) approved Pass
19. 5. Consideration of an Update on the City’s Homelessness Initiatives (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian). RECEIVE AND FILE 26-0505
20. 2. City Council Minutes: This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s): a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE 26-0545
21. 3. Declaration of Proclamations for the Following: a) October 4 - October 10, 2026, as National Fire Prevention Week b) October 7, 2026, as, National Energy Efficiency Day c) October 12, 2026, as National Indigenous Peoples’ Day d) October 18 - October 24, 2026, as United Against Hate Week e) October 21, 2026, as National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day f) October 2026, as National Bullying Prevention Month g) October 2026, as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month h) October 2026, as National Community Planning Month i) October 2026, as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month j) October 2026, as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month PROCLAIM 26-0546
22. 4. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 26-0011 Amending Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Chapter 3.24 (Parking Meters) of Title 3 (Public Safety) and Chapter 14.01 (Definitions) of Title 14 (Traffic) and Adding a New Chapter 14.42 (Paid Parking) to Traffic to Modify Paid Public Parking Regulations, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act (Budgeted) (Community Development Department Director Alkire). ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-0011 26-0535
23. 5. Consideration of an Update on the City’s Homelessness Initiatives (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian). RECEIVE AND FILE 26-0505
24. 6. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Six-Month Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for Environmental Professional Services Pertaining to the City’s Stormwater System at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $59,800 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Awwad). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0093 26-0462
25. 7. Consideration of a Resolution Accepting the State of California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant in the Amount of $53,000 (Not Budgeted) (Police Chief Johnson). A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0108 B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS 26-0560
26. I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
27. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
28. 8. Conduct Public Hearing and Consider Introducing an Ordinance Amending Sections of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code and Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program to Implement Omnibus Zone Text Amendments and Making Exemption Determinations Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire) (Estimate Time: 30 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 26-0012 26-0445 approved Pass
29. K. GENERAL BUSINESS
30. 9. Discussion of the Potential Goals and an Operating Timeline for an Ad-Hoc Housing Task Force in Connection with the Next Housing Element Cycle (Potential Budget Impact) (Community Department Director Alkire). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 26-0434 approved Pass
31. 9. Discussion of the Potential Goals and an Operating Timeline for an Ad-Hoc Housing Task Force in Connection with the Next Housing Element Cycle (Potential Budget Impact) (Community Department Director Alkire). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 26-0434
32. 10. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Preliminary Year-End Financial Results and Year-End Budget Appropriations (Partially Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). A) RECEIVE REPORT B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS (Estimated Time: 30 mins.) 26-0415
33. 12. Reconsideration of Fee Waiver Amount for the North Manhattan Beach Holiday Stroll (Budgeted) (Parks and Recreation Leyman). (Estimated Time: 15 Min.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 26-0550 approved Pass
34. 11. Consideration of Establishing a Poet Laureate Program for the City of Manhattan Beach and Allocation of Funds from Public Arts Fund (No Budget Impact) (Parks and Recreation Leyman). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 26-0447 approved Pass
35. 10. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Preliminary Year-End Financial Results and Year-End Budget Appropriations (Partially Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). A) RECEIVE REPORT B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS (Estimated Time: 30 mins.) 26-0415 approved Pass
36. 12. Reconsideration of Fee Waiver Amount for the North Manhattan Beach Holiday Stroll (Budgeted) (Parks and Recreation Leyman). (Estimated Time: 15 Min.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 26-0550 approved Pass
37. L. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
38. 13. City Council AB 1234 Reports. RECEIVE AND FILE 26-0543
39. M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
40. N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
41. O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
42. P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
43. 14. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY 26-0547
44. 15. Commission Minutes: This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings: a) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire) b)Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY 26-0559
45. Q. CLOSED SESSION
46. 38 page break
47. R. ADJOURNMENT
48. S. FUTURE MEETINGS
49. 41 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
50. 42 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
51. 42 _____________________________ Breana Contreras Recording Secretary _____________________________ Joe Franklin Mayor
52. 43 page break
53. 43 ATTEST: _____________________________ Liza Tamura City Clerk
54. T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
55. 45 CITY HOLIDAYS:

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