# Manhattan Beach City Council: Regular Meeting - October 20, 2026


**Body:** City of Manhattan Beach
**Date:** October 19, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Manhattan Beach City Council regular meeting, dated October 20, 2026 in the metadata (the transcript’s opening instead says October 20, 2025), approved a $130,000 allocation for Alco Beach Cities’ youth facility, subject to documentation that expenditures meet settlement requirements; the item passed 5–0. On refuse-enclosure rules, the council introduced Ordinance 26-000013 as amended on first reading, passing 5–0. The changes provide more flexibility for businesses and limit which projects trigger enclosure review; staff recommended refunding Live Oak Tavern’s $100,000 deposit upon adoption. A public commenter also asked the city to review a Nor Systems contract, citing a discrepancy between listed annual line items of about $16,889 and a $30,000 annual not-to-exceed amount; no council action on that concern was recorded. Staff reported insurance spending of $4.1 million against a $4.8 million budget and a 10% rise in premiums over the prior year.

For Canada geese at Polywog Park, the council voted 4–1 to direct staff to develop a comprehensive management plan, pursue added pressure washing within an annual increase of up to $25,000, and explore a temporary fence with renderings for public review. Plan development was estimated at $50,000, with potential implementation costs of $250,000–$350,000; staff will return with budget and cost details. The council also voted 4–1 to continue exploring the Clean Power Alliance’s Power Ready program for solar and battery storage at the police and fire public safety building. The proposed 20-year project would have no upfront or ongoing city cost under the program, but requires further review, CPA selection, and a future project and site-lease proposal before a final commitment. The city’s future procurement activity may also include contracting for the geese-management plan and related measures.

**Source:** City of Manhattan Beach