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City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting

May 12, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

City Council Chambers

Agenda — 28 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 BELOW ARE THE AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED.
  6. A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
  7. B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
  8. C. ROLL CALL
  9. 6 page break
  10. D. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA approved Pass
  11. E. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
  12. 9 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.
  13. 10 page break
  14. F. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE) approved Pass
  15. 1. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Relating to Bicycles to: (1) Supplement Safety and Operational Requirements for Electric and Motorized Bicycles; and (2) Institute a Juvenile Diversion Program for Juvenile Violators of the Ordinance (No Budget Impact) (Police Chief Johnson). ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-0007 26-0308
  16. 1. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Relating to Bicycles to: (1) Supplement Safety and Operational Requirements for Electric and Motorized Bicycles; and (2) Institute a Juvenile Diversion Program for Juvenile Violators of the Ordinance (No Budget Impact) (Police Chief Johnson). ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-0007 26-0308 approved Pass
  17. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  18. 2. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consideration of an Informational Report Regarding the Status of Vacancies and Recruitment Efforts, Pursuant to AB 2561, and Authorize the Over Hire of One Police Captain on an Ongoing Basis. (No Budget Impact) (Human Resources Director Jenkins) (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT C) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 26-0293 approved Pass
  19. H. GENERAL BUSINESS
  20. 3. Consideration of Business License Tax Study Results and Feedback from Business License Tax Forum (No Immediate Revenue Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 1.5 Hr.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 26-0281 approved Pass
  21. 4. Resumption of the Presentation of the Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 through Fiscal Year 2030-2031 (Not Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION B) APPROVE 26-0313 approved Pass
  22. 5. Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Operating Budget and Consideration of CERT Funding Request (Continued) (Not Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 26-0290
  23. 3. Consideration of Business License Tax Study Results and Feedback from Business License Tax Forum (No Immediate Revenue Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 1.5 Hr.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 26-0281 approved Pass
  24. I. ADJOURNMENT
  25. 20 page break
  26. 4. Resumption of the Presentation of the Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 through Fiscal Year 2030-2031 (Not Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION B) APPROVE 26-0313 approved Pass
  27. 27 _____________________________ Breana Contreras Recording Secretary _____________________________ David Lesser Mayor
  28. 28 ATTEST: _____________________________ Liza Tamura City Clerk

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