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)