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   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council meets; closed session on 2 potential lawsuits",
   "summary": "This is an adjourned regular meeting of the Manhattan Beach City Council. The agenda is largely procedural, with public comments and approval of the agenda, followed by a closed session to discuss two cases of anticipated litigation against the city. No other substantive action items are listed.",
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   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to renew North Manhattan Beach BID, fund $90,000 from parking fund",
   "summary": "The Manhattan Beach City Council will hold a public hearing on renewing the North Manhattan Beach Business Improvement District for fiscal year 2026-2027, including authorizing assessment collection and appropriating $90,000 from the Parking Fund for reserved BID funds. The council will also consider a standardized process for legacy special event subsidies, including the NMBBID Holiday Stroll and Holiday Fireworks events. Several consent calendar items involve contracts and agreements, such as a $274,979.10 police department flooring project and a $36,000 software amendment.",
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   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Planning Commission Regular Meeting",
   "headline": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2303&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Library Commission",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2229&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss closed-session litigation on Mason Lewis v. City of Manhattan Beach",
   "summary": "The Manhattan Beach City Council will hold an adjourned regular meeting that includes a closed session to discuss existing litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). No substantive decisions or ordinances are listed on the agenda beyond procedural items and public comment.",
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   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council considers ballot measure to update business license tax",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss placing a measure to update and simplify the business license tax on the November 3, 2026, general election. The body is also considering an ordinance to regulate public parking pads. Additionally, the council will review several public works contracts and professional service agreements.",
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   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Parks and Recreation Commission",
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   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Parking and Public Improvements Commission",
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   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2261&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to approve construction contracts and ambulance purchase",
   "summary": "The Manhattan Beach City Council will consider approving construction agreements for a park fence and police department flooring, as well as purchasing a new ambulance. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Downtown Business Improvement District.",
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   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Cultural Arts Commission",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2240&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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   "date": "2026-07-13",
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   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2228&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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   "body": "Planning Commission Regular Meeting",
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   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2298&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council votes on public parking rate increases and citation penalties.",
   "summary": "The Manhattan Beach City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to hourly parking rates for on-street, city, and beach lots, along with increased citation penalties. The council will also adopt an ordinance advancing the city’s sixth-cycle housing element and approve a contract amendment for a parking lot feasibility study. Additionally, the council will ratify a new labor agreement with the fire department and update the citywide salary schedule.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2202&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Parking and Public Improvements Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2260&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Planning Commission Regular Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2297&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Parks and Recreation Commission",
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   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2301&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to approve Rosecrans Ave bike lane project, funded by state grant",
   "summary": "This meeting is mostly routine, with a consent calendar of 10 items to be approved in one motion. Key actions include adopting resolutions for the November election, renewing the military equipment policy, approving a $665,335 amendment for watershed monitoring, and authorizing the Rosecrans Ave bike lane project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ManhattanBeach/meetings/2026/6/2201_A_City_Council_Regular_Meeting_26-06-16_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2201&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council holds closed session on labor contracts with police and fire unions",
   "summary": "The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Manhattan Beach Firefighters' Association, Police Officers' Association, and Police Management Association. No other business is scheduled this meeting beyond procedural items and public comment.",
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   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2300&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Cultural Arts Commission",
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   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2239&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Planning Commission Regular Meeting",
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   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2296&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Library Commission",
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   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2227&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council discusses public safety, infrastructure projects, and FIFA World Cup preparations",
   "summary": "The council will consider several major contracts including architectural services for city buildings and street repair project lists. They are also preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through safety barrier rentals and grant acceptances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ManhattanBeach/meetings/2026/6/2200_A_City_Council_Regular_Meeting_26-06-02_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2200&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "City Council to discuss three lawsuits in closed session",
   "summary": "The City Council will meet for an adjourned regular meeting that is largely procedural, including approval of the agenda and public comments. The main business is a closed session to confer with legal counsel on three pending lawsuits: Erika King et al. v. City of Manhattan Beach, 2905 N. Sepulveda Blvd., LLC v. City of Manhattan Beach, and SC Group 3400 Fletcher, LLC v. City of Manhattan Beach. No other substantive public decisions are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ManhattanBeach/meetings/2026/6/2291_A_City_Council_Adjourned_Regular_Meeting_26-06-02_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2291&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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   "date": "2026-05-28",
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   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2259&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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   "source": "https://manhattanbeach.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=2294&GID=220&G=4737B63A-EDCA-43AB-9027-7F6B835262A1"
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