City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council discussed the status of employee vacancies and recruitment efforts, particularly within the police department, and considered authorizing the overhire of one police captain. The Council also reviewed a business license tax modernization plan, including various tax models and their potential impacts, and provided direction to staff for further community polling. Additionally, the Council resumed discussion on the proposed five-year Capital Improvement Program, focusing on funding for the Senior and Scout House project and modifications to the State Pier and Parking Lot Fund.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Manhattan Beach, CA
- Meeting Date
- May 12, 2026
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)
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Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code Relating to Bicycles to: (1) Supplement Safety and Operational Requirements for Electric and Motorized Bicycles; and (2) Institute a Juvenile Diversion Program for Juvenile Violators of the Ordinance (No Budget Impact) (Police Chief Johnson). ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 26-0007
CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
RECEIVE AND FILE REPORT
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
Consideration of Business License Tax Study Results and Feedback from Business License Tax Forum (No Immediate Revenue Impact) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 1.5 Hr.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
APPROVE
Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Operating Budget and Consideration of CERT Funding Request (Continued) (Not Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer). (Estimated Time: 1 Hr.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION