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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.
1. 26-0433 Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the CIF Southern Section 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
2. 26-0442 City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2026
(No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
3. 26-0190 Financial Report:
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
4. 26-0294 Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to 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
5. 26-0295 Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to 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
6. 26-0156 Consideration of a Resolution Declaring Intention to Provide for Annual 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
7. 26-0438 Consideration of a Purchase of One North Star 144-1 Ambulance from 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
8. 26-0319 Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with the County of 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
9. 26-0164 Consideration of: (1) Resolutions Regarding Renewal of Downtown 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
10. 26-0347 Consideration of Polling Results on a Potential Business License Ballot 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
11. 26-0427 Consideration of Taking an Official Position on the National Park Service's Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire).
(Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
13. 26-0443 Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Howorth and Mayor Pro 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
15. 26-0444 Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decision: One-Year Review of 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).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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Agenda Items
MANHATTAN BEACH'S CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU!
CERTIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA POSTING
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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.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MAY ACT ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA.
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
C. ROLL CALL
D. CEREMONIAL CALENDAR
1. 26-0433 Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the CIF Southern Section 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
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF ORDINANCES
F. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS (1 MINUTE PER PERSON)
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
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H. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)
2. 26-0442 City Council Minutes: This Item Contains the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of July 7, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE
3. 26-0190 Financial Report: 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
4. 26-0294 Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to 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
5. 26-0295 Consideration of a Resolution Awarding a Construction Agreement to 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
6. 26-0156 Consideration of a Resolution Declaring Intention to Provide for Annual 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
7. 26-0438 Consideration of a Purchase of One North Star 144-1 Ambulance from 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
8. 26-0319 Consideration of a Resolution Approving an Agreement with the County of 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
I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. 26-0164 Consideration of: (1) Resolutions Regarding Renewal of Downtown 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
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
10. 26-0347 Consideration of Polling Results on a Potential Business License Ballot 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
11. 26-0427 Consideration of Taking an Official Position on the National Park Service's Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
L. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
12. 26-0441 City Council AB 1234 Reports. RECEIVE AND FILE
13. 26-0443 Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Howorth and Mayor Pro 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
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
14. 26-0440 Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
15. 26-0444 Recent Planning Commission Quasi-Judicial Decision: One-Year Review of 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). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS: