docketcity.com
Home › Manhattan Beach › Meetings

City Council Regular Meeting

May 20, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final ·Regular Meeting

City Council Chambers and Zoom

Agenda PDF Official record ↗

Agenda — 66 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. THE RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION IS LISTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE TITLE OF EACH ITEM IN BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS.
  6. 4 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY ACT ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
  7. A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
  8. B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
  9. C. ROLL CALL
  10. 8 page break
  11. D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
  12. 1. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Maia Rocha from Mira Costa High School for Being One of Thirty High School Seniors to be Awarded a $50,000 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Scholarship from Southern California Edison with Plans to Attend University of Southern California (USC), While Pursuing the Human Technology Interaction Joint Major Across the Viterbi School of Engineering and the Iovine and Young Academy. PRESENT 25-0222
  13. 2. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Pacific Elementary School for Receiving the Prestigious California Distinguished School Award and a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Elizabeth Madison Hutchinson from Mira Costa High School for Being Named Teacher of the Year. PRESENT 25-0223
  14. 3. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Manhattan Beach Roundhouse Aquarium for the Dolphin Project. PRESENT 25-0224
  15. E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES approved Pass
  16. E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES approved Pass
  17. E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES approved Pass
  18. F. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
  19. G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
  20. 16 page break
  21. H. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE) approved Pass
  22. 4. City Council Minutes: This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s): a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of April 30, 2025 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2025 c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2025 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE 25-0177
  23. 5. Financial Report: a) Schedule of Demands: April 2025 b) Investment Portfolio Report: March 2025 c) Month End Financial Reports: March 2025 (No Budget Impact) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer). ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS 25-0190
  24. 6. Consideration of a Revision to the City Council Assignments to Include the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics Subcommittee with the Appointment of Mayor Howorth and Councilmember Tarnay to the Subcommittee (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE 25-0230 approved Pass
  25. 6. Consideration of a Revision to the City Council Assignments to Include the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics Subcommittee with the Appointment of Mayor Howorth and Councilmember Tarnay to the Subcommittee (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE 25-0230
  26. 7. Consideration of a Resolution Granting the Roundhouse Aquarium a Special One-Time Permit to Allow Alcoholic Beverage Use on Public Property (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian and Police Chief Johnson). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0054 25-0242 approved Pass
  27. 8. Consideration of Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Council Work Plan (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian). APPROVE 25-0126
  28. 9. Consideration of a Public Safety Camera System Policy (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian) RECEIVE AND FILE 25-0007
  29. 10. Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Harris & Associates for Direct Assessment Services with a Maximum Compensation of $40,000 Annually for Five Years (Budgeted) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0047 25-0216
  30. 11. Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Assessment Engineer’s Report for Annual Levy of Street Lighting Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and a Resolution Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Provide for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments, and Setting the Public Hearing to Consider the Assessments for June 17, 2025 (Budgeted) (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer). A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 25-0044 AND 25-0045 B) SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR JUNE 17, 2025 25-0148
  31. 12. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Harbor Medical Group, Inc. to Provide Professional Medical Services at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $274,000 through June 30, 2027 (Budgeted) (Human Resources Director Jenkins). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0048 25-0212
  32. 13. Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with the Law Offices of Angel Ho, Inc. to Conduct Independent Investigations of Confidential Matters at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $300,000 (Budgeted) (Human Resources Director Jenkins). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0049 25-0213
  33. 14. Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by Gentry General Engineering, Inc. for the Manhattan Village Senior Villas Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Pathway Project (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Lee). A) ACCEPT B) AUTHORIZE 25-0096
  34. 15. Lot 3 Parking Structure Local Emergency Update (Unbudgeted) (Public Works Director Lee). DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A NEED TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY ACTION 25-0139
  35. I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
  36. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  37. 16. Conduct Public Hearing to Consider Adopting New Refuse Rates for Residential and Commercial Solid Waste Collection Services, Effective July 1, 2025, Through June 30, 2030 (Potential Budget Impact) (Public Works Lee). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) ANNOUNCE PROTESTS C) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0050 25-0161 approved Pass
  38. 17. Conduct a Hearing to Consider: Approval of a Nuisance Abatement Cost Report; and a Determination that the Costs of Abatement Constitute a Special Assessment Against the Property Located at 1467 11th Street or Shall be a Lien on the Property for the Amount of the Assessment (City Attorney Barrow). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0053 25-0247
  39. K. GENERAL BUSINESS
  40. 18. Consideration of an Annual Funding Request from Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles in the Amount of $50,000 for Operational Support (Not Budgeted) (Interim Community Development Director Codron). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) A) RECEIVE REPORT B) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 25-0208 approved Pass
  41. 19. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the LoveMB Foundation (LoveMB) to Identify, Evaluate, and Fundraise for Programs, Facilities, and Projects that Enhance the Quality of Life of the Residents and Community of the City of Manhattan Beach; Consideration of Four Fundraising Projects; and Appointment of a Councilmember to Serve as the City Council Delegate to the LoveMB Board (No Budget Impact) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). (Estimated Time: 45 Mins.) A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0051 B) APPROVE C) APPOINT 25-0207 approved Pass
  42. 20. Presentation of the Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 through Fiscal Year 2029-2030 (Public Works Director Lee). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) A) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION B) APPROVE 25-0228
  43. 21. Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Operating Budget (Acting Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 25-0227
  44. L. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
  45. 19. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the LoveMB Foundation (LoveMB) to Identify, Evaluate, and Fundraise for Programs, Facilities, and Projects that Enhance the Quality of Life of the Residents and Community of the City of Manhattan Beach; Consideration of Four Fundraising Projects; and Appointment of a Councilmember to Serve as the City Council Delegate to the LoveMB Board (No Budget Impact) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). (Estimated Time: 45 Mins.) A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0051 B) APPROVE C) APPOINT 25-0207 approved Pass
  46. 22. City Council AB 1234 Reports. RECEIVE AND FILE 25-0231
  47. 19. Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the LoveMB Foundation (LoveMB) to Identify, Evaluate, and Fundraise for Programs, Facilities, and Projects that Enhance the Quality of Life of the Residents and Community of the City of Manhattan Beach; Consideration of Four Fundraising Projects; and Appointment of a Councilmember to Serve as the City Council Delegate to the LoveMB Board (No Budget Impact) (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). (Estimated Time: 45 Mins.) A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0051 B) APPROVE C) APPOINT 25-0207 approved Pass
  48. 23. Consideration of a Request by Mayor Pro Tem Lesser and Mayor Howorth to Discuss Potential Safety Measures on Sepulveda Boulevard (City Manager Mirzakhanian). DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 25-0234
  49. 24. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Tarnay and Councilmember Charelian to Discuss Implementing a Phased Approach for the Previously Approved Commercial Parking Permit Rates, Associated Fiscal Impacts, and the Formula Used to Determine the Oversubscription of the Permits (City Manager Mirzakhanian). DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 25-0235
  50. 25. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Charelian and Mayor Howorth to Explore Opportunities to Assist the Owner of the Previously Approved Commercial (Hotel and Retail/Office) Project at 600 South Sepulveda Boulevard (City Manager Mirzakhanian). DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 25-0236
  51. 26. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Franklin and Councilmember Tarnay to Discuss the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Residential Electric Lawn and Garden Rebate Program (City Manager Mirzakhanian). DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION 25-0237
  52. M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
  53. N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
  54. O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
  55. P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
  56. 27. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY 25-0225
  57. Q. CLOSED SESSION
  58. R. ADJOURNMENT
  59. S. FUTURE MEETINGS
  60. 53 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
  61. 54 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
  62. T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
  63. 55 page break
  64. 56 CITY HOLIDAYS:
  65. 59 _____________________________ Breana Contreras Recording Secretary _____________________________ Amy Thomas Howorth Mayor
  66. 60 ATTEST: _____________________________ Liza Tamura City Clerk

Watch Manhattan Beach

This is one agenda. Manhattan Beach publishes another every few weeks, and the thing you care about is rarely on the one you happened to find. Name it and we will email you when it appears.

Free for 14 days, no card — and nothing charges itself: at day 14 the emails simply stop unless you choose to subscribe ($19 a month). One email when something matches, and nothing else. Unsubscribe from any of them. Searching stays free — it is public record.

↑ Back to top