Manhattan Beach public meetings in 2025
62 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council will hold a public hearing to consider awarding a $27.8 million construction contract to Zusser Company, Inc. for the 28th Street Stormwater Infiltration Project, plus related agreements for construction management and design. They will also discuss temporarily allowing short-term rentals citywide during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games. Other business includes approving meeting calendars, accepting a $60,000 state grant for police equipment, and awarding contracts for park improvements and broadcast services.
- Award $27,839,691 construction contract to Zusser Company, Inc. for 28th Street Stormwater Infiltration Project
- Discuss temporarily allowing short-term rentals citywide during 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics
- Approve $361,009 professional design services agreement with DVDCreative for Sand Dune Park Improvements
- Accept $60,000 State Homeland Security Program grant for law enforcement equipment purchase
- Approve $900,000 five-year agreement with Pegasus Studios for broadcast professional services
🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The City Council will meet for an adjourned regular session. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session to discuss legal counsel and a personnel evaluation.
- Closed session regarding anticipated litigation
- Closed session for City Manager performance evaluation
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council will convene an adjourned regular meeting to consider approval of the agenda and public comments. The session includes a closed session to discuss potential litigation against the City.
- Approval of the agenda
- Public comments on agenda items
- Closed session on potential litigation
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Parking and Public Improvements Commission
The Parking and Public Improvements Commission will meet to discuss and provide direction on potential changes to the city's policy regarding parking pads located in the public right-of-way. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and procedural items.
- Discussion and direction on changes to policy for parking pads in public right-of-way
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council will call the meeting to order, approve the agenda, and accept public comments. It will then recess into a closed session to discuss the City Manager's public employee performance evaluation as required by Government Code Section 54957. After the closed session, the Council will reconvene and adjourn.
- Call meeting to order
- Approve agenda
- Public comments (3 minutes per person)
- Closed session: City Manager performance evaluation (Gov Code 54957)
- Adjournment
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council is holding an adjourned regular meeting that is largely procedural, including call to order, pledge, roll call, agenda approval, and public comments. The only substantive item is a closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian.
- Closed session for public employee performance evaluation of City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The City Council will convene in closed session to discuss existing litigation (Highrose El Porto LLC v. City of Manhattan Beach) and anticipated litigation, and to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager. No other substantive public business is scheduled for this adjourned regular meeting.
- Closed session discussion of existing litigation: Highrose El Porto LLC v. City of Manhattan Beach (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 25STCP04250)
- Closed session discussion of anticipated litigation based on advice of the City Attorney
- Closed session performance evaluation of the City Manager
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council will convene an adjourned regular meeting to consider a closed session regarding potential litigation exposure. The meeting will be held in person and online.
- Closed session to discuss potential litigation
- Public comments on agenda items
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Live broadcast on Channel 8 and 35
- Public participation via Zoom and in-person
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will discuss a variety of municipal updates, including mobile vending regulations and drinking water health goals. The body is also reviewing a potential aquatic facility agreement with The Bay Club Company.
- Amendment to Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation agreement for independent investigations not-to-exceed $700,000
- Amendment to Badger Meter, Inc. agreement for sewer manhole SmartCovers not-to-exceed $195,000
- Three-year Esri GIS software licensing agreement not-to-exceed $123,300
- Ordinance to amend Municipal Code Section 10.52.050(D) regarding accessory structure rear yard setbacks
- Public hearing on fees and citations for mobile vending business permits
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Parking and Public Improvements Commission
The Parking and Public Improvements Commission will first approve the meeting agenda and the September 4 and September 25 commission minutes. It will then open a public comment period. Finally, the commission will receive a presentation on the 28th Street Stormwater Infiltration Project, which proposes reconfiguring nearby public parking and converting Ocean Drive to one‑way northbound traffic.
- Approve agenda
- Approve September 4, 2025 commission minutes (PPIC 25-0008)
- Approve September 25, 2025 commission minutes (PPIC 25-0009)
- Public comments (3 minutes per person)
- Presentation of 28th Street Stormwater Infiltration Project, parking reconfiguration, and Ocean Drive one‑way northbound change
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission will approve the agenda and the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. It will hold a public hearing to consider code amendments related to the city’s Long‑Term Outdoor Dining Program Development. The meeting will also include general business, director and staff updates, and scheduling of future meetings.
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of Planning Commission minutes from October 8, 2025 (PC 25-0012)
- Public hearing on code amendments for the Long‑Term Outdoor Dining Program (PC 25-0013)
- General business discussion
- Future meeting dates set for November 12, 2025; November 26, 2025; December 10, 2025; December 24, 2025
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council will consider approving a three-year financial audit contract, adopting a new citywide salary schedule, and introducing ordinances to update building codes and mobile vending regulations.
- Resolution to approve $186,900 audit services with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
- Adoption of a new citywide salary schedule for all positions
- Introduction of ordinances to update building codes and mobile vending rules
- Approval of Cycle 2 street resurfacing at Marine Avenue and 14th Streets
- Authorization to apply for a pollinator habitat grant
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council will convene in closed session to discuss potential litigation, including a case involving a property on Sepulveda Boulevard and a legal consultation regarding a case in Redondo Beach. The Council will also conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager.
- Closed session: Consider joining amicus curiae in New Commune DTLA, LLC. v City of Redondo Beach
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding 2905 N. Sepulveda Blvd., LLC. v City of Manhattan Beach
- Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation of City Manager Talyn Mirzakhanian
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation
- Meeting held via City Council Chambers and Zoom
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach Planning Commission will meet to discuss code amendments for the Long-Term Outdoor Dining Program and zone text amendments regarding accessory structure rear yard setbacks. The meeting will also include the approval of prior meeting minutes and a public hearing.
- Consideration of Long-Term Outdoor Dining Program code amendments
- Consideration of zone text amendments for accessory structure rear yard setbacks
- Approval of Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes from August 27, 2025
- Public hearing on outdoor dining program development
- Public hearing on accessory structure rear yard setback requirements
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider approving a resolution to authorize a $250,000 grant application for energy upgrades at the Public Works facility and will allocate $37,474 from the Public Arts Fund for utility box beautification projects. The body will also discuss potential code amendments for downtown A-frame signs and benches.
- Authorize $250,000 Clean Power Alliance Innovation Fund grant application
- Allocate $37,474 for utility box beautification art proposals
- Discuss potential code amendment for A-frame signs and benches
- Approve demolition of Pay N Play building at Marine Avenue Park
- Approve compensation plan for full-time unrepresented employees
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council is holding an adjourned regular meeting on October 7, 2025. The agenda is primarily procedural, with the only substantive action being a closed session to discuss one existing lawsuit (Erika King et al. v. City of Manhattan Beach, Case No. 25STCV03238) and two anticipated litigation cases. No other items requiring action are on the agenda.
- Closed session to discuss one existing lawsuit and two anticipated litigation cases
- Existing lawsuit: Erika King et al. v. City of Manhattan Beach, Case No. 25STCV03238
- Two anticipated litigation cases (number of cases: 2)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Parking and Public Improvements Commission
The Parking and Public Improvements Commission will meet to discuss and provide direction on the Draft City Parking Management Strategies and Toolkit. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the July 24, 2025, meeting.
- Discussion of Draft City Parking Management Strategies and Toolkit
- Review of City Parking Management Study Existing and Future Conditions Reports
- Review of Manhattan Beach Outdoor Dining Program Parking Analysis
- Review of Parking Technology Roadmap
- Approval of July 24, 2025 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council will discuss and provide direction on preparation strategies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. They will also consider adopting an ordinance updating construction regulations to state codes, approving a $66,000 traffic enforcement grant, and debating an earlier closure time for the Upper Pier Parking Lots to mitigate noise and graffiti.
- Discussion of preparation and participation strategies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (item 11, 1-hour session)
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 25-0008 amending Title 9 of the Municipal Code for construction regulations related to California Code of Regulations Title 24 (item 9)
- Approval of Resolution No. 25-0114 accepting a $66,000 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (item 8)
- Discussion of a request to explore earlier closure of the Upper Pier Parking Lots to address noise, graffiti, and related nuisances (item 13)
- Approval of a comprehensive citywide salary schedule for all city positions (item 7)
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Library Commission
The Library Commission will meet to review and provide updates on the 2025/2026 work plan. The meeting also includes a report from Library Manager Cassandra Sargent and the approval of minutes from June 9, 2025.
- Discussion and updates on the Library Commission Work Plan for 2025/2026
- Approval of June 9, 2025 meeting minutes
- Librarian's update from Library Manager Cassandra Sargent
Parking and Public Improvements Commission
The Parking and Public Improvements Commission will review proposed modifications to the municipal code governing mobile food vendors and recommend adoption by the City Council. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval, public comment, and general business discussion. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Review and recommend adoption of municipal code changes for mobile food vendors (PPIC 25-0003)
- Approve the meeting agenda
- Public comments (3 minutes per speaker)
- General business discussion
- Adjourn the meeting
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council will convene an adjourned regular meeting to discuss a labor dispute with the Manhattan Beach Firefighters' Association. The meeting will include a closed session to receive legal counsel advice regarding existing litigation.
- Approval of the agenda
- Public comments on any council matter
- Closed session: legal counsel for labor lawsuit
- Closed session: labor negotiations
- Adjournment
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will discuss updates and next steps on the Memorandum of Understanding with The Bay Club Company to construct and operate an aquatic facility. Other major items include management strategies for Canada geese at Polliwog Park, a $110,000 annual funding request for the Roundhouse Aquarium, and introduction of an ordinance amending Title 9 construction regulations. The council will also adopt the annual investment policy for fiscal year 2025-2026 and approve a three-year, $77,751.80 contract with ClearGov Inc. for digital budget software.
- Discussion on Bay Club MOU for constructing and operating an aquatic facility
- Management strategies for Canada goose at Polliwog Park and adjacent sports fields
- Funding request of $110,000 annually for three years from Oceanographic Teaching Stations for Roundhouse Aquarium
- Introduction of Ordinance No. 25-0008 amending Title 9 construction regulations and California Code of Regulations Title 24
- Approval of three-year agreement with ClearGov Inc. for digital budget book software at $77,751.80
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission will first approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. It will then consider staff’s recommendation to hold a study session on proposed rear‑yard setback regulations for accessory structures in single‑family residential zones. No other substantive actions are listed.
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Approval of Planning Commission minutes (PC 25-0007) from August 13, 2025
- Staff recommendation (PC 25-0008) to conduct a study session on rear‑yard setback regulations for accessory structures in single‑family residential zones
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a study session on the redevelopment of city-owned properties at 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (former US Bank Building) and 1155 Morningside Drive (Parking Lot 3), along with a proposed public engagement program. No final decisions will be made; the council will discuss and provide direction.
- Study session on redevelopment of 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (former US Bank Building)
- Study session on redevelopment of 1155 Morningside Drive (Parking Lot 3)
- Consideration of associated public engagement program
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council Regular Meeting
The council will vote on consent calendar items including a $626,468 change order and $123,754 amendment for the Santa Monica Bay Stormwater TMDL Trash Treatment Project, a $228,550 pier structural inspection contract, and other professional services agreements. A commendation will be presented to the Neighborhood Watch founder. No public hearings or general business items are listed.
- Change Order No. 2 ($626,468) and Amendment No. 2 ($123,754) for Santa Monica Bay Stormwater TMDL Trash Treatment Project
- Resolution for Pier Structural Inspection Condition Assessment ($228,550) with Moffatt & Nichol
- Five-year agreement with MCCi for document management system ($276,182)
- Amendment No. 2 for Parking Lot 3 project management support ($203,924)
- Renewal of agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates for tax services ($61,980)
🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council will conduct its regular meeting, including routine items such as calling the meeting to order, a pledge to the flag, roll call, and approval of the agenda. Residents may submit public comments of up to three minutes each. The council will enter a closed session to confer with legal counsel about two anticipated litigation cases and an existing lawsuit, SC GROUP 3400 Fletcher, LLC v. City of Manhattan Beach (Case No. 25TRCP0053).
- Approval of the agenda (procedural)
- Public comments (open session, 3 minutes per speaker)
- Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (2 cases)
- Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: SC GROUP 3400 Fletcher, LLC v. City of Manhattan Beach, Case No. 25TRCP0053
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will reorganize by selecting a new mayor and mayor pro tem, then consider consent calendar items including renewing the military equipment policy and leasing a storage trailer. The main general business item is approving up to $13.4 million in certificates of participation to reimburse the general fund for purchasing 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard and up to $3.8 million for public safety radio communications equipment. The Capital Improvements Corporation will also reorganize and consider related resolutions.
- Issuance of up to $13.4M and $3.8M in certificates of participation for 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard purchase and public safety radio equipment
- Second reading and adoption of ordinance renewing the City's Military Equipment Policy
- Approval of lease with WillScot for a modular trailer to store the City's historical collection in Polliwog Park, allocating $100,399.68 in public art funds
- Amendment No. 2 to agreement with Control Automation Design, Inc. for drinking water SCADA services at a cost not-to-exceed $374,900
- Resolution terminating the local emergency for the Lot 3 Parking Structure
🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The session focuses on legal counsel regarding existing and anticipated litigation.
- Closed session regarding SC GROUP 3400 FLETCHER, LLC v. CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH (Case No. 25TRCP0053)
- Closed session regarding one case of anticipated litigation
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Parking and Public Improvements Commission
The Parking and Public Improvements Commission will consider recommending a residential parking permit program for the neighborhood west of Sepulveda Boulevard between Manhattan Beach Boulevard and 33rd Street. The commission's recommendation would be sent to the City Council for adoption. Other agenda items are procedural, including approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Consideration of a Residential Parking Permit Program in the neighborhood west of Sepulveda Boulevard between Manhattan Beach Boulevard and 33rd Street — recommendation to adopt by City Council
- Approval of the June 26, 2025 Parking and Public Improvements Commission meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Cultural Arts Commission
The Cultural Arts Commission will discuss and provide updates on its 2025/2026 work plan. The meeting also includes approval of the June 16, 2025 minutes and staff updates on the Cultural Arts Division and PATF budget. No public hearings or formal decisions are scheduled.
- Approval of June 16, 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Cultural Arts Commission Work Plan for 2025/2026
- Staff updates on Cultural Arts Division
- PATF Budget updates
- City Council updates
City Council Regular Meeting
The council will hold a public hearing on renewing the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) for fiscal year 2025-2026, including authorizing assessments. The consent calendar includes multiple contracts, an ordinance on dog licensing, and routine reports. Ceremonial presentations recognize community volunteers and high school sports champions.
- Public hearing on renewal of Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) for 2025-2026
- Three-year unarmed security contract with Contemporary Services Corporation, not-to-exceed $1,575,000
- Amendment No. 9 to landscaping services agreement with Merchants Landscape Services Inc., not-to-exceed $901,470
- Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending dog licensing fees (Ordinance No. 25-0006)
- Five-year agreement with Frontier Communications for internet services, total estimated $178,020
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider approving a consent calendar that includes awarding an $8,619,574 construction contract for the Pacific Sewer Lift Station Conversion to Gravity Line Project, along with a $468,137 construction management agreement. Other significant items include a crossing guard services contract not to exceed $555,000 annually, a three-year tree management agreement up to $3,102,425, and introduction of an ordinance amending dog licensing fees. The meeting also includes ceremonial presentations and public comment.
- Award $8,619,574 construction contract to Environmental Construction, Inc. for Pacific Sewer Lift Station Conversion to Gravity Line Project
- Approve $468,137 construction management agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for the sewer project
- Adopt resolution for crossing guard services with All City Management Services at up to $555,000 annually through July 2027
- Approve three-year tree management services agreement with West Coast Arborists not to exceed $3,102,425
- Introduce ordinance amending dog licensing fees (first reading)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The City Council will meet for an adjourned regular meeting consisting primarily of a closed session. The body will discuss cybersecurity threats to IT infrastructure, potential litigation, and labor negotiations.
- Closed session regarding cybersecurity measures for municipal IT infrastructure
- Closed session regarding one potential case of litigation against the City
- Labor negotiations with Manhattan Beach Firefighters' Association
- Labor negotiations with Unrepresented (Executive, Management & Confidential) employees
- Labor negotiations with Unrepresented Part-Time Employees
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Meeting
The city council will consider a consent calendar including approval of professional service agreements, labor contracts with four employee unions, and a master use permit amendment for an existing commercial development at 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. The permit amendment would modify size limitations for specific land uses and includes a fourth amendment to the ground lease. The council will also adopt proclamations for Juneteenth, Pride Month, Safety Month, and Salute to the Troops.
- Approve master use permit amendment and coastal development permit for 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
- Approve MOUs with Manhattan Beach Police Officers Association, Police Management, Mid-Management, and Teamsters Local 911
- Approve $581,750 contract with McGowan Consulting for storm sewer compliance
- Approve $80,250 agreement with HdL Coren & Cone for property tax services
- Proclaim June as LGBTQI+ Pride Month, Juneteenth Day, Salute to the Troops Day, and National Safety Month
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council Special Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council will convene a special meeting to discuss the terms of a lease for the Metlox site and potential legal exposure in closed session.
- Negotiations for Metlox site lease terms
- Potential litigation exposure (3 cases)
- Existing litigation: 2905 N. Sepulveda Blvd., LLC. v City of Manhattan Beach
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting new residential and commercial solid waste collection rates effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, financial reports, a public safety camera system policy, and several professional service agreements. The council will also consider a revision to city council assignments to include a 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics subcommittee.
- Public hearing on new refuse rates for residential and commercial solid waste collection, effective July 1, 2025–June 30, 2030
- Consideration of a Public Safety Camera System Policy
- Resolution to approve agreement with Harris & Associates for direct assessment services at $40,000 annually for five years
- Resolution to approve Amendment No. 2 with Pacific Harbor Medical Group at a cost not-to-exceed $274,000 through June 2027
- Resolution to approve Amendment No. 2 with Law Offices of Angel Ho for independent investigations at a cost not-to-exceed $300,000
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The City Council will discuss and possibly approve the proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2025-2026 through 2029-2030. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; all other agenda items are procedural.
- Presentation and discussion of the proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY 2025-26 through FY 2029-30
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council will hold a study session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Operating Budget and the Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
- Presentation of Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Operating Budget
- Presentation of Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
- Discussion and direction on budget and CIP items
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council meeting on May 13, 2025 includes a closed‑session portion. Council members will hear a conference with legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation that the City believes poses a significant exposure, involving one potential case. They will also hold a conference with real‑property negotiators about the Metlox site bounded by 13th Street, N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Morningside Drive, focusing on terms of payment of the existing lease. No other agenda items involve decisions beyond routine procedural matters.
- Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (potential 1 case)
- Closed‑session conference with real‑property negotiators on Metlox site lease payment terms
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Meeting
The council will discuss and provide direction on the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Operating Budget and consider a resolution approving a pass-through increase for wholesale water purchases, along with discussion of updated water and sewer rate studies. Other major items include the purchase of a replacement fire engine for $1,593,170 and annual appointments to boards and commissions.
- Presentation and discussion of FY 2026 Proposed Operating Budget
- Resolution approving pass-through increase for wholesale water purchases and discussion of water/sewer rate studies
- Purchase of one replacement fire engine from South Coast Fire Equipment for $1,593,170 via cooperative agreement
- Approval of Amendment No. 2 to professional services agreement with waterTALENT, LLC for up to $650,000 through June 2027
- 2025 Annual Appointments to Boards and Commissions
The council approved a budgeted $1,593,170 purchase of a replacement fire engine and adopted Amendment No. 2 to the waterTALENT, LLC professional services agreement, allowing up to $650,000 in staffing services. It also determined the need to continue emergency actions for the Lot 3 Parking Structure and approved a series of May proclamations. All items were approved on the Consent Calendar with a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved $1,593,170 purchase of replacement fire engine (Consent Calendar, 5-0)
- Approved Amendment No. 2 to waterTALENT agreement, up to $650,000 (Consent Calendar, 5-0)
- Determined need to continue emergency action for Lot 3 Parking Structure (Consent Calendar, 5-0)
- Approved multiple May proclamations (e.g., International Firefighters’ Day) (Consent Calendar, 5-0)
- Waived full reading of ordinances and moved Agenda Item 6 out of Consent Calendar (5-0)
- Approved City Council minutes from prior meetings (Consent Calendar, 5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council will hold a closed session to confer with labor negotiators regarding multiple employee groups, including police, fire, and management associations. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items such as call to order, public comments, and adjournment.
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiators for Manhattan Beach Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, Firefighters' Association, Mid-Management Employee Association, California Teamsters Local 911, Part-Time Employees Association, and unrepresented groups
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council is meeting in adjourned regular session. The agenda leads directly into closed session to discuss two matters: labor negotiations with multiple employee groups (police, fire, management, part-time) and real property negotiations for the Metlox site, involving lease terms with the Tolkin Group. No substantive open-session items are listed.
- Closed session: labor negotiations with six employee groups including Police Officers Association, Firefighters' Association, and Teamsters Local 911
- Closed session: real property negotiations for the Metlox site (bounded by 13th Street, N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach Boulevard, and Morningside Drive) with Tolkin Group / Metlox LLC regarding lease terms
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The City Council is holding an adjourned regular meeting for the State of the City. The agenda notes that while a quorum may be present, no business will be conducted.
- State of the City presentation
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
This meeting is an adjourned regular meeting with no legislative or policy items. The sole substantive agenda item is conducting interviews for city boards and commissions. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.
- Conduct interviews for various boards and commissions (no specifics provided in agenda)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed citywide user fee schedule and on increasing parking meter rates and parking citation penalties. The council will also consider approving a $3.1 million tree management contract and a $1.16 million emergency parking lot construction agreement. Additionally, they will discuss transitioning parking payment infrastructure to kiosks and mobile pay options.
- Public hearing on citywide user fee schedule and cost allocation plan
- Public hearing on increasing on-street, city lot, and beach parking meter rates and parking citation penalties
- Three-year $3,102,425 maintenance services agreement with West Coast Arborists for tree management
- Ratification of $1,160,755 construction agreement with Carbon Activated Corporation for interim parking lot at Lot 3
- Discussion of plan to transition parking payment to kiosks and mobile pay options
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The City Council will recess into closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple employee groups, including the Manhattan Beach Police Officers Association, Firefighters' Association, and others. No other substantive items are on the agenda beyond procedural matters.
- Closed session to discuss labor negotiations with 7 employee groups (police, fire, mid-management, teamsters, part-time, unrepresented)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will decide on resolutions to acquire property at 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard for $13,221,000, including potential demolition, and to adopt a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. Other major items include awarding a $15 million traffic signal construction contract and second reading of a housing element ordinance. The council will also discuss a shuttle service request and a local emergency update for the Lot 3 parking structure.
- Property acquisition at 400 Manhattan Beach Blvd for $13,221,000 from CIP Fund (Item 10)
- Adoption of Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (Item 11)
- Award of $15,028,763 construction agreement to Crosstown Electrical & Data for MBATS traffic signal system (Item 7)
- Second reading of Ordinance 25-0004 to implement 6th Cycle Housing Element programs (Item 6)
- Urgency ordinance to remove online bid service fee for capital projects (Item 8)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold an adjourned regular meeting featuring a closed session. The primary focus is a conference with real property negotiators regarding specific parcels at 400 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
- Closed session regarding price and terms of payment for 400 Manhattan Beach Blvd. (AIN: 4179007016, 4179007004, 4179007005) with Southern Calif First Trust Natl
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council will recess into closed session to confer with labor negotiators regarding contracts with multiple employee groups, including police, fire, and other associations. No other substantive agenda items are scheduled for this adjourned regular meeting; the remainder consists of procedural matters such as call to order, public comments, and adjournment.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for six employee groups: Manhattan Beach Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, Firefighters' Association, Mid-Management Employee Association, California Teamsters Local 911, Part-Time Employees Association, and unrepresented executive/management/confidential employees.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will conduct a public hearing to introduce an ordinance implementing five programs from the city's 6th Cycle Housing Element. The body will also consider construction plans for a stormwater project and the appointment of an interim director.
- Public hearing for Ordinance No. 25-0004 to implement 6th Cycle Housing Element programs
- Approval of final construction drawings and bidding for the 28th Street Stormwater Infiltration Project
- Appointment of Michael Codron as Interim Community Development Director
- Extension of agreement with IPS Group, Inc. for parking meter repair and transaction services
- Determination on continuing emergency action for Lot 3 Parking Structure
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The City Council will open the meeting with standard procedural items, approve the agenda, and allow brief public comments. The only substantive matter is a closed‑session conference with legal counsel regarding a potential lawsuit, identified as one case. After the closed session, the Council will reconvene and adjourn.
- Call meeting to order, pledge to the flag, roll call
- Motion to approve the agenda
- Public comments (3 minutes per person)
- Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 potential case)
- Recess into closed session and reconvene in open session
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council will hold a study session to consider preliminary plans and recommendations for a long-term outdoor dining program. The meeting will include a discussion on the preferred vision and conceptual construction phasing.
- Consideration of preliminary plans for Long-Term Outdoor Dining Program
- Review of recommendations from the Outdoor Dining Task Force
- Discussion on parking strategy analysis
- Review of fiscal and economic impact findings
- Presentation of conceptual construction phasing plan
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The March 10, 2025 City Council meeting will open with standard items such as calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, and public comments. The council will then move to a closed‑session segment to discuss collective‑ bargaining negotiations with several employee groups, including the Police Officers Association and Firefighters' Association. After the closed session, the council will reconvene in open session before adjourning.
- A‑D – Call meeting to order, pledge to the flag, roll call, approve agenda
- E – Public comments (3 minutes per person)
- F – Closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple city employee unions
- G – Adjournment
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider approving fee waivers for legacy special events for fiscal years 2026-2030, discuss the boards and commissions interview process, and consider an agreement for as-needed prosecutorial services. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, proclamations, committee assignments, surplus fire equipment donation, a special events policy revision, acceptance of an ADA curb ramp project, and an update on the Lot 3 parking structure emergency.
- Fee waivers for legacy special events from FY2026-2030 (partially budgeted)
- Agreement for as-needed prosecutorial services with Dapeer Rosenblit & Litvak LLP
- Donation of surplus fire equipment to El Camino College Fire Academy and Rio Hondo Fire Academy
- Revision to the Special Events Policy
- Continuation of emergency action for Lot 3 parking structure
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss lease terms for the Metlox property and labor negotiations with multiple employee groups. The open session is largely procedural, including approval of the agenda and public comments, before recessing into closed session.
- Closed session: Conference with real property negotiators regarding terms of payment of existing lease for the Metlox site (bounded by 13th Street, N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Morningside Drive)
- Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators for Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, Firefighters' Association, Mid-Management Employee Association, Teamsters Local 911, Part-Time Employees Association, and unrepresented groups
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Special Meeting
This special meeting is called solely for a closed session to discuss real property negotiations at 400 Manhattan Beach Blvd. The City Manager is the negotiator with Southern Cal First Trust Natl as the other party. No other business will be considered. Public comment is allowed before the closed session.
- Closed session under Government Code Section 54956.8 for negotiations on property at 400 Manhattan Beach Blvd (AINs: 4179007016, 4179007004, 4179007005)
- Agency negotiator: Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Manager
- Negotiating party: Southern Cal First Trust Natl
- Negotiations concern price and terms of payment
- Public comment period before closed session
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The Manhattan Beach City Council is holding an adjourned regular meeting that consists primarily of a closed session. During closed session, the council will discuss negotiations for the property at 400 Manhattan Beach Blvd. and existing litigation in the case Tiffany Lopez v. City of Manhattan Beach. No other substantive open session items are on the agenda.
- Closed session: Conference with real property negotiators for 400 Manhattan Beach Blvd. (APN 4179007016)
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding Tiffany Lopez v. City of Manhattan Beach (Case No. 21STCV10560)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The City Council is holding a governance workshop to discuss achievements, missed opportunities, and the partnership between council and staff. Topics include defining roles, collaborative processes, and principles for a high-performing partnership.
- Governance Workshop discussions on council-staff roles, leadership, and collaboration
- Review of achievements and missed opportunities
- Focus on the 'C's of a high-performing partnership: Commitment, Clarity, Connection, Communication, Collaboration
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will review several administrative updates, including a new business regulation fee and a citywide salary schedule. The body is also deciding on infrastructure projects, traffic calming measures, and a proposal for a dog run at Polliwog Park.
- Professional services agreements for project management: Ardurra Group, Inc. ($321,800) and Z&K Consultants, Inc. ($708,384)
- Ordinance to establish a $17 fee for city business regulation
- Allocation of $18,000 from the Public Art Fund for the Shark Mural
- Proposed traffic calming measures for Valley Drive and Ardmore Avenue between 1st Street and 10th Place
- Proposal for a Polliwog Park Dog Run
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting
The City Council will meet for an adjourned regular meeting primarily to conduct a closed session. Discussions will include real property negotiations, potential litigation, and labor negotiations with multiple employee groups.
- Closed session regarding lease payment terms for the Metlox site (bounded by 13th Street, N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Morningside Drive)
- Closed session regarding one case of anticipated litigation against the City
- Closed session with labor negotiators for Police, Fire, Mid-Management, Teamsters Local 911, and Part-Time Employees associations
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will convene in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with several employee groups, including police, fire, and mid-management associations. No other business will be considered at this special meeting.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for the Manhattan Beach Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, Firefighters' Association, Mid-Management Employee Association, Teamsters Local 911, and Part-Time Employees Association
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council Special Meeting
This special meeting is solely for conducting interviews for appointments to various boards and commissions. No other business will be considered. The public may comment on the interview process before the interviews begin.
- Conduct Boards and Commissions Interviews