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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. 26-0548 Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Calista Yun, CEO of TuffCookieCo, 2026 Winner of the Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) and Third Place Winner of the 2026 YEA! National Competition.
PRESENT
2. 26-0545 City Council Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s):
a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026
b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026
(No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura).
APPROVE
3. 26-0546 Declaration of Proclamations for the Following:
a) October 4 - October 10, 2026, as National Fire Prevention Week
b) October 7, 2026, as, National Energy Efficiency Day
c) October 12, 2026, as National Indigenous Peoples' Day
d) October 18 - October 24, 2026, as United Against Hate Week
e) October 21, 2026, as National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
f) October 2026, as National Bullying Prevention Month
g) October 2026, as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
h) October 2026, as National Community Planning Month
i) October 2026, as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
j) October 2026, as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
PROCLAIM
4. 26-0535 Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 26-0011 Amending Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Chapter 3.24 (Parking Meters) of Title 3 (Public Safety) and Chapter 14.01 (Definitions) of Title 14 (Traffic) and Adding a New Chapter 14.42 (Paid Parking) to Traffic to Modify Paid Public Parking Regulations, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act (Budgeted) (Community Development Department Director Alkire).
ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-0011
6. 26-0462 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Six-Month Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for Environmental Professional Services Pertaining to the City's Stormwater System at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $59,800 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Awwad).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0093
7. 26-0560 Consideration of a Resolution Accepting the State of California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant in the Amount of $53,000 (Not Budgeted) (Police Chief Johnson).
A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0108
B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
8. 26-0445 Conduct Public Hearing and Consider Introducing an Ordinance Amending Sections of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code and Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program to Implement Omnibus Zone Text Amendments and Making Exemption Determinations Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire)
(Estimate Time: 30 Mins.)
A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 26-0012
9. 26-0434 Discussion of the Potential Goals and an Operating Timeline for an Ad-Hoc Housing Task Force in Connection with the Next Housing Element Cycle (Potential Budget Impact) (Community Department Director Alkire).
(Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
11. 26-0447 Consideration of Establishing a Poet Laureate Program for the City of Manhattan Beach and Allocation of Funds from Public Arts Fund (No Budget Impact) (Parks and Recreation Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
12. 26-0550 Reconsideration of Fee Waiver Amount for the North Manhattan Beach Holiday Stroll (Budgeted) (Parks and Recreation Leyman).
(Estimated Time: 15 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
15. 26-0559 Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings:
a) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2026
(Community Development Director Alkire)
b)Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2026
(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. 26-0548 Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Calista Yun, CEO of TuffCookieCo, 2026 Winner of the Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) and Third Place Winner of the 2026 YEA! National Competition. 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)
2. 26-0545 City Council Minutes: This Item Contains Minutes of the Following City Council Meeting(s): a) City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026 b) City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026 (No Budget Impact) (City Clerk Tamura). APPROVE
3. 26-0546 Declaration of Proclamations for the Following: a) October 4 - October 10, 2026, as National Fire Prevention Week b) October 7, 2026, as, National Energy Efficiency Day c) October 12, 2026, as National Indigenous Peoples' Day d) October 18 - October 24, 2026, as United Against Hate Week e) October 21, 2026, as National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day f) October 2026, as National Bullying Prevention Month g) October 2026, as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month h) October 2026, as National Community Planning Month i) October 2026, as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month j) October 2026, as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month PROCLAIM
4. 26-0535 Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 26-0011 Amending Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Chapter 3.24 (Parking Meters) of Title 3 (Public Safety) and Chapter 14.01 (Definitions) of Title 14 (Traffic) and Adding a New Chapter 14.42 (Paid Parking) to Traffic to Modify Paid Public Parking Regulations, and Making a Determination of Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act (Budgeted) (Community Development Department Director Alkire). ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-0011
5. 26-0505 Consideration of an Update on the City's Homelessness Initiatives (No Budget Impact) (City Manager Mirzakhanian). RECEIVE AND FILE
6. 26-0462 Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Six-Month Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for Environmental Professional Services Pertaining to the City's Stormwater System at a Cost Not-to-Exceed $59,800 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract (Budgeted) (Public Works Director Awwad). ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0093
7. 26-0560 Consideration of a Resolution Accepting the State of California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant in the Amount of $53,000 (Not Budgeted) (Police Chief Johnson). A) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-0108 B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS
I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. 26-0445 Conduct Public Hearing and Consider Introducing an Ordinance Amending Sections of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code and Manhattan Beach Local Coastal Program to Implement Omnibus Zone Text Amendments and Making Exemption Determinations Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire) (Estimate Time: 30 Mins.) A) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING B) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 26-0012
K. GENERAL BUSINESS
9. 26-0434 Discussion of the Potential Goals and an Operating Timeline for an Ad-Hoc Housing Task Force in Connection with the Next Housing Element Cycle (Potential Budget Impact) (Community Department Director Alkire). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
10. 26-0415 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Preliminary Year-End Financial Results and Year-End Budget Appropriations (Partially Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). A) RECEIVE REPORT B) APPROPRIATE FUNDS (Estimated Time: 30 mins.)
11. 26-0447 Consideration of Establishing a Poet Laureate Program for the City of Manhattan Beach and Allocation of Funds from Public Arts Fund (No Budget Impact) (Parks and Recreation Leyman). (Estimated Time: 30 Min.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
12. 26-0550 Reconsideration of Fee Waiver Amount for the North Manhattan Beach Holiday Stroll (Budgeted) (Parks and Recreation Leyman). (Estimated Time: 15 Min.) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
L. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND REPORTS INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
13. 26-0543 City Council AB 1234 Reports. RECEIVE AND FILE
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
14. 26-0547 Agenda Forecast (City Clerk Tamura). INFORMATION ITEM ONLY
15. 26-0559 Commission Minutes: This Item Contains Minutes of the following City Commission Meetings: a) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2026 (Community Development Director Alkire) b)Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2026 (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: