TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Manager
FROM:
Masa Alkire, Community Development Director
Adam Finestone, Planning Manager
Jaehee Yoon, Senior Planner
SUBJECT:Title
Consideration of Taking an Official Position on the National Park Service's Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study (No Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire).
(Estimated Time: 30 Min.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction on taking an official position on the National Park Service's (NPS) Los Angeles Coastal Area Special Resource Study.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended action.
BACKGROUND:
On June 2, 2026, the City Council requested a future agenda item for staff to provide a comprehensive report evaluating whether the City should take a position on the NPS's effort to establish a new unit in the National Park System (System) for the Los Angeles coastal area, including portions of Manhattan Beach.
National Park Service
The NPS is a bureau within the Department of the Interior that manages more than 400 park units that comprise the System aimed to preserve natural and cultural resources for enjoyment, education, and inspiration for current and future generations. There are over 20 different unit designations that include, but are not limited to, national parks, monuments, trails, historical and cultural sites, recreational areas, national seashores, lakeshores, preserves, and rivers. The distinction between the various units is based on natural values and historical importance. For instance, a national park contains a variety of resources and encompasses large land or water areas to help provide adequate protection of the resources; a national seashore focuses on the preservation of natural values while at the same time pro...
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