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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. 26-0387 Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Janet Allen for Exceptional Service to MB United and Invaluable Guidance, Empowering Mentorship and Profound Contributions to Organizing the Annual Juneteenth Celebration.
PRESENT
2. 26-0388 Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Mira Costa High School Orchestras for their Exceptional Discipline, Collective Artistry, and Commitment to Musical Excellence, Culminating in a Showcase Performance at The Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall.
PRESENT
3. 26-0392 Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Dash Broin for Demonstrating Exceptional Character, Maintaining Academic Excellence, and Providing Outstanding Leadership, Ultimately Leading to Acceptance to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
PRESENT
4. 26-0373 City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (State of the City) Minutes of April 30, 2026
b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026
c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026
(No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
5. 26-0118 Financial Report:
a) Schedule of Demands: April 2026
b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending April 30, 2026
c) Month-End Report for April 2026
(No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
6. 26-0349 Consideration of Resolutions Calling and Giving Notice Pertaining to the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election, to be Conducted by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (Budgeted) (City Clerk Tamura and City Attorney Barrow)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 26-0059, 26-0066, AND 26-0067
7. 26-0155 Consideration of a Resolution Declaring Intention to Provide for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement District and Setting a Public Hearing for July 21, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0058
B) SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER ASSESSMENTS ON JULY 21, 2026
8. 26-0346 Consideration of a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Renewing the City's Military Equipment Policy (No Budget Impact) (Police Chief Johnson).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-0003
9. 26-0226 Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., Adding $665,335 in Funding (Including Contingency) for Administration of the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Plan on Behalf of the Beach Cities Watershed Management Group and Increasing the Total Contract Amount to $2,933,178, and Extending These Professional Services for One Year (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 26-0060 AND 26-0061
10. 26-0082 Consideration of the Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Pursuant to Water Code Section 10632.1 (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
RECEIVE AND FILE ASSESSMENT
11. 26-0336 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Five-Year Agreement with AdminSure, Inc. for Third-Party Administration Services in Support of the Self-Insured General Liability Program for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $255,000 (Budgeted) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0062
12. 26-0337 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Five-Year Agreement with AdminSure, Inc. for Third-Party Administration Services in Support of the Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Program for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $1,412,021 (Budgeted) (Human Resources Director Jenkins).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0063
13. 26-0383 Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Agreements and Documents for the Rosecrans Ave Bike Lane Improvement Project Funded Through the State of California Department of Transportation Local Assistance Program (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0055
14. 26-0384 Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by DBX, Inc. for the Manhattan Beach Boulevard Eastbound Left-Turn Improvement at Aviation Boulevard Project (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
A) ACCEPT
B) AUTHORIZE
15. 26-0157 Conduct Public Hearing and Consider a Resolution Providing for the Annual Levy and Collection of Street Lighting and Landscaping District Maintenance Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0057 PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS
16. 26-0170 Conduct Public Hearing and Consider a Resolution Regarding the Annual Storm Drain Service Fee for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
(Estimated Time: 15 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0056
17. 26-0363 Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolutions Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 26-0064 AND 26-0065
18. 26-0382 Conduct Public Hearing and Consider Introducing an Ordinance Amending Sections of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code and the Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program to Implement Programs Outlined in the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element and Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire)
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 26-0009
20. 26-0376 Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Howorth and Councilmember Lesser to Discuss the Order of the City Council Meeting Agenda as it Pertains to the Process for Pulling Items from the Consent Calendar for Individual Consideration (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
22. 26-0366 Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2026
(Community Development Director Alkire)
b) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2026
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman)
c) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2026
(Community Development Director Alkire)
d) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2026
(Parks and Recreation Director Leyman).
INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
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Agenda Items
MANHATTAN BEACH'S CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU!
CERTIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA POSTING
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. 26-0387 Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Janet Allen for Exceptional Service to MB United and Invaluable Guidance, Empowering Mentorship and Profound Contributions to Organizing the Annual Juneteenth Celebration. PRESENT
2. 26-0388 Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Mira Costa High School Orchestras for their Exceptional Discipline, Collective Artistry, and Commitment to Musical Excellence, Culminating in a Showcase Performance at The Music Center's Walt Disney Concert Hall. PRESENT
3. 26-0392 Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Dash Broin for Demonstrating Exceptional Character, Maintaining Academic Excellence, and Providing Outstanding Leadership, Ultimately Leading to Acceptance to the United States Military Academy at West Point. 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)
H. CONSENT CALENDAR (APPROVE)
4. 26-0373 City Council Minutes: This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s): a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting (State of the City) Minutes of April 30, 2026 b) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026 c) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE
5. 26-0118 Financial Report: a) Schedule of Demands: April 2026 b) Investment Portfolio for the Month Ending April 30, 2026 c) Month-End Report for April 2026 (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). ACCEPT REPORT AND DEMANDS
6. 26-0349 Consideration of Resolutions Calling and Giving Notice Pertaining to the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election, to be Conducted by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (Budgeted) (City Clerk Tamura and City Attorney Barrow) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 26-0059, 26-0066, AND 26-0067
7. 26-0155 Consideration of a Resolution Declaring Intention to Provide for the Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement District and Setting a Public Hearing for July 21, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0058 B) SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING DATE TO CONSIDER ASSESSMENTS ON JULY 21, 2026
8. 26-0346 Consideration of a Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Renewing the City's Military Equipment Policy (No Budget Impact) (Police Chief Johnson). ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-0003
9. 26-0226 Consideration of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., Adding $665,335 in Funding (Including Contingency) for Administration of the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Plan on Behalf of the Beach Cities Watershed Management Group and Increasing the Total Contract Amount to $2,933,178, and Extending These Professional Services for One Year (Budgeted) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco). ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 26-0060 AND 26-0061
10. 26-0082 Consideration of the Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Pursuant to Water Code Section 10632.1 (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco). RECEIVE AND FILE ASSESSMENT
11. 26-0336 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Five-Year Agreement with AdminSure, Inc. for Third-Party Administration Services in Support of the Self-Insured General Liability Program for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $255,000 (Budgeted) (Human Resources Director Jenkins). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0062
12. 26-0337 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Five-Year Agreement with AdminSure, Inc. for Third-Party Administration Services in Support of the Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Program for an Amount Not-To-Exceed $1,412,021 (Budgeted) (Human Resources Director Jenkins). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0063
13. 26-0383 Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Agreements and Documents for the Rosecrans Ave Bike Lane Improvement Project Funded Through the State of California Department of Transportation Local Assistance Program (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0055
14. 26-0384 Consideration of Accepting as Complete Work Performed by DBX, Inc. for the Manhattan Beach Boulevard Eastbound Left-Turn Improvement at Aviation Boulevard Project (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco). A) ACCEPT B) AUTHORIZE
I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. 26-0157 Conduct Public Hearing and Consider a Resolution Providing for the Annual Levy and Collection of Street Lighting and Landscaping District Maintenance Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0057 PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENTS
16. 26-0170 Conduct Public Hearing and Consider a Resolution Regarding the Annual Storm Drain Service Fee for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 15 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0056
17. 26-0363 Conduct Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolutions Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (No Budget Impact) (Interim Public Works Director DeFrancesco). (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) ADOPT RESOLUTION NOS. 26-0064 AND 26-0065
18. 26-0382 Conduct Public Hearing and Consider Introducing an Ordinance Amending Sections of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code and the Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program to Implement Programs Outlined in the City's 6th Cycle Housing Element and Making a Determination of Exemption Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire) (Estimated Time: 30 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 26-0009
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
L. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
19. 26-0374 City Council AB 1234 Reports. RECEIVE AND FILE
20. 26-0376 Consideration of a Request by Councilmember Howorth and Councilmember Lesser to Discuss the Order of the City Council Meeting Agenda as it Pertains to the Process for Pulling Items from the Consent Calendar for Individual Consideration (City Manager Mirzakhanian). DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
21. 26-0375 Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
22. 26-0366 Commission Minutes: This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings: a) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of February 26, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire) b) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman) c) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire) d) Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of April 20, 2026 (Parks and Recreation Director Leyman). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
Q. CLOSED SESSION
R. ADJOURNMENT
S. FUTURE MEETINGS
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
T. CITY OFFICES CLOSED
CITY HOLIDAYS: