Manhattan Beach — 2026-07-21

City Council

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1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the CIF Southern Section 26-0433 Division Champions at Mira Costa High School (Girls Beach Volleyball, Girls Cross Country, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Baseball, Boys Indoor Volleyball, Boys Lacrosse, and Boys Track and Field). PRESENT Attachments: CertificateCertificate ofof RecognitionRecognition -- MiraMira CostaCosta HighHigh SchoolSchool CIFCIF ChampionsChampions (Example)(Example)
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10. Consideration of Polling Results on a Potential Business License Ballot 26-0347 Measure and Direction to Schedule the Consideration of Resolutions to Present to the Voters the Finalized Ballot Measure Updating the Business License Tax for the August 4, 2026, City Council Meeting (No Immediate Revenue Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.) PROVIDE DIRECTION Attachments: PowerPointPowerPoint PresentationPresentation -- PollingPolling ResultsResults ProvidedProvided byby TrueTrue NorthNorth Research,Research, Inc.Inc. PowerPointPowerPoint PresentationPresentation -- BusinessBusiness LicenseLicense TaxTax ModernizationModernization PlanPlan UpdateUpdate AlternativeAlternative TaxTax ModelModel OptionsOptions
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11. Consideration of Taking an Official Position on the National Park Service’s 26-0427 Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION Attachments: City’sCity’s SubmittedSubmitted CommentsComments toto NPSNPS (April(April 6,6, 2026)2026) SpecialSpecial ResourceResource StudyStudy BoundaryBoundary PowerPointPowerPoint PresentationPresentation
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12. City Council AB 1234 Reports. 26-0441 RECEIVE AND FILE
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13. Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Howorth and Mayor Pro 26-0443 Tem Tarnay to Discuss a Potential Policy Aimed at Strengthening Security on City-Issued Devices by Ensuring that Individuals Only Download City-Approved Artificial Intelligence Applications (City Manager Mirzakhanian). DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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14. Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). 26-0440
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15. Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decision: One-Year Review of 26-0444 a Use Permit Amendment that Allowed the Expansion of an Existing Eating and Drinking Establishment, Including Second-Story Outdoor Dining in Conjunction with the On-Site Sales and Service of Alcohol (Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits) and Live Entertainment Located at 309 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (Esperanza) (Community Development Director Alkire).
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2. City Council Minutes: 26-0442 This Item Contains the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE Attachments: CityCity CouncilCouncil RegularRegular MeetingMeeting MinutesMinutes ofof JulyJuly 7,7, 20262026
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3. Financial Report: 26-0190 a) Schedule of Demands: May 2026 b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending May 31, 2026 c) Month-End Financial Report for May 2026 (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS Attachments: ScheduleSchedule ofof DemandsDemands forfor MayMay 20262026 InvestmentInvestment PortfolioPortfolio forfor thethe MonthMonth ofof MayMay 20262026 MonthMonth EndEnd FinancialFinancial ReportReport forfor MayMay 20262026
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4. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to 26-0294 Harris Steel Fence Co., Inc. for the Fence Replacement Project at Marine Ave Park Soccer Field for $110,580 Including Contingency, Determination Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that this Activity is Categorically Exempt, and Approving Plans and Specifications (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Awwad). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0075 Attachments: ResolutionResolution No.No. 26-007526-0075 AgreementAgreement -- HarrisHarris SteelSteel FenceFence Co.,Co., IncInc PlansPlans andand SpecificationsSpecifications BudgetBudget andand ExpendituresExpenditures SummarySummary LocationLocation MapMap
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5. Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to 26-0295 Kubus LLC for the Police Department Flooring Replacement Project for $302,477, Including Contingency, Determination Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that this Activity is Categorically Exempt, and Approving Plans and Specifications (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Awwad). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0076 Attachments: ResolutionResolution No.No. 26-007626-0076 AgreementAgreement -- KubusKubus LLCLLC PlansPlans andand SpecificationsSpecifications BudgetBudget andand ExpendituresExpenditures SummarySummary LocationLocation MapMap
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6. Consideration of a Resolution Declaring Intention to Provide for Annual 26-0156 Levy and Collection of Assessments for the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District and Setting a Public Hearing for August 18, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0077 B) SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER ASSESSMENTS ON AUGUST 18, 2026 Attachments: ResolutionResolution No.No. 26-007726-0077 AnnualAnnual BudgetBudget andand ActivityActivity PlanPlan forfor FYFY 2026-20272026-2027
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7. Consideration of a Purchase of One North Star 144-1 Ambulance from 26-0438 Braun NW, Inc. in the Amount of $362,439.27 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer and Fire Chief Alexander). A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO COOPERATIVE PURCHASING B) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE Attachments: QuoteQuote -- BraunBraun NW,NW, Inc.Inc. CompanyCompany
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8. Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with the County of 26-0319 Los Angeles to Continue Participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program (No Budget Impact) (Public Works Director Awwad). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0078 Attachments: ResolutionResolution No.No. 26-007826-0078 AgreementAgreement -- LosLos AngelesAngeles CountyCounty DevelopmentDevelopment AuthorityAuthority (LACDA)(LACDA)
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9. Consideration of: (1) Resolutions Regarding Renewal of Downtown 26-0164 Business Improvement District (BID) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Including Authorization to Collect Assessments; (2) Appointment of the District Advisory Board; (3) Agreement with the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professional Association Business; and (4) Disbursement of Assessments Collected Through June 30, 2026 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 26-0079 AND 26-0080 C) APPOINT BID ADVISORY BOARD D) AUTHORIZE THE DISBURSEMENT OF ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026 Attachments: ResolutionResolution No.No. 26-007926-0079 ResolutionResolution No.No. 26-008026-0080 AgreementAgreement -- DBPADBPA (FY(FY 2026-2027)2026-2027)