Environmental Sustainability

Name: City Council Meeting
Start: 2025-10-07T23:30+00:00
End: 2025-10-08T01:00+00:00
Location: City Council Chambers and Zoom Meeting ID: 933 7620 0363

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Manhattan Beach’s Environmental Sustainability Division strives to create a healthy, sustainable, and resilient city while furthering the City’s long history of environmental leadership, policy, and stewardship, both as a community and as a city government.

Manhattan Beach has a history of sustainability and environmental stewardship

The City of Manhattan Beach has been a leader in environmental efforts throughout its history, but especially within the last two decades since the City created the first environmental staff position in 2008. The City has tackled numerous environmental issues that range from plastic pollution, to climate change, to urban sustainability. Many of the environmental laws the Manhattan Beach City Council passed have since been replicated by other cities, counties, and states.

Environmental sustainability is a part of Manhattan Beach’s core values, and the City will continue to strive for a safer, cleaner, and healthier environment, so that future generations can enjoy the same benefits and privileges as we do now.

12-Year Report of Environmental Accomplishments (2007-2018)

12-Year Report of Environmental Accomplishments

Released in September 2018, the City's Sustainability Task Force compiled a report highlighting environmental accomplishments Manhattan Beach has achieved over the past 12+ years. Manhattan Beach has tackled numerous environmental issues that range from plastic pollution, to climate change, to urban sustainability. As a coastal city, Manhattan Beach has a responsibility to keep our beaches clean, take climate action, and promote green living. The City is proud of all of these successes, and we look forward to the next decade and beyond of being a champion in environmental sustainability.

Please read The City of Manhattan Beach's 12-Year Report of Environmental Accomplishments (PDF).

Institute of Local Government Climate Leadership Award

Institute for Local Government Climate Leadership Award

In 2021, the City of Manhattan Beach was selected by the Institute for Local Government (ILG) for the 2021 Leadership in Climate Resilience and Adaptation award. The City was recognized for the implementation of cutting-edge climate vulnerability studies and plans, while additionally taking action to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This was made possible through securing both policy and fiscal commitment from City Council, as well as State funding from the California Climate Investments fund. The City has been recognized because of the unique and meaningful approach to public engagement throughout Climate Ready MB initiatives and the commitment of staff and council. By proactively planning for climate change, Manhattan Beach has the ability to better protect the community and avoid millions of dollars in damages from future climate impacts.

Manhattan Beach Wins 2020 U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Award

Manhattan Beach is honored to receive a 2020 Climate Protection Award for small cities from the U.S. Conference of Mayors for our commitment to 100% renewable energy and our Climate Ready MB program. Cities across the United States were recognized on December 18, 2020 for their local climate efforts as part of the 14th Annual Climate Protection Awards, an initiative sponsored by The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Walmart. The United States Conference of Mayors is the official non-partisan organization of cities. Full descriptions of the 2020 Mayors' Climate Protection Award winning programs, including Climate Ready MB on page 20, can be found here.

Blue City Certification

In 2020, the City of Manhattan Beach was certified by the non-profit organization, Project O, as the first "Blue City." Data is collected and analyzed through the Blue City Network, and cities earning a certain number of points are recognized for their contribution to protecting our oceans. Categories for evaluation include waste minimization; climate protection and community resilience; water quality and efficiency; and healthy ecosystems. Manhattan Beach earned a total of 435 out of 500 points, placing the City in the "Ocean Hero Tier."

SolSmart Special Recognition

The City of Manhattan Beach received SolSmart Special Recognition for Demonstrating Solar Excellence in March 2019. SolSmart is a national designation program, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office through the Solar Powering America by Recognizing Communities (SPARC) initiative, designed to recognize communities that have taken key steps to address local barriers to solar energy and foster the growth of mature local solar markets. A growing number of cities and counties nationwide have achieved SolSmart designation since the program launched in 2016.

In addition to achieving GOLD Designation, Manhattan Beach was presented with a Special Recognition Award in the Inspection category. The SolSmart Special Recognition Award celebrates and shines a light on communities that have gone above and beyond – earning at least 60% of the total points available in one or more of the eight SolSmart categories (Permitting; Planning, Zoning and Development; Inspection; Construction Codes; Solar Rights; Utility Engagement; Community Engagement; and Marketing, Development and Finance). As a SolSmart Special Recognition Award winner, Manhattan Beach joins an exclusive and diverse group of communities across the U.S. who have not only satisfied the minimum requirements, but exceeded the high standards established by the SolSmart Criteria Advisory Committee.

Sustainable MB Quarterly Newsletter

Every quarter the Environmental Sustainability Division updates the community on sustainable programs, projects, events, and news in the City of Manhattan Beach through an electronic newsletter.

Sign up below to receive the Environmental Sustainability Division's quarterly e-newsletter. You may also receive periodic email notifications on upcoming meetings and events related to sustainability.

Past Newsletters

Q1 2026 - Topics: Sustainable New Year's Resolutions and Spring Cleaning Tips, 2025 Achievements, Holiday Tree Recycling, Paper Shredding Events, Sustainable Landscaping Classes

Q4 2025 - Topics: Coastal Resilience Workshop, Lawn and Garden Equipment Exchange, Rebates, Sustainable Holiday Season Tips

Q3 2025 - Topics: Resilience Center Survey, Solar Rebates, Energy Efficiency Programs and Resources, Learn to Compost Workshop, Free Shredding Event

Q2 2025 - Earth Month Edition

Q1 2025 - Topics: Updates on the City's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, Holiday Tree Recycling, City Recognized for Energy Efficiency Achievements, Clean Power Alliance Community Resources

Q4 2024 - Topics: Environmental Sustainability Staff Intro, Community Survey, Ocean Protection Program Updates

Events

City Council Meeting

Date: 10/07/2025 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 10/07/2025 4:30 PM 10/07/2025 6:00 PM
Location: City Council Chambers and Zoom Meeting ID: 933 7620 0363

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PUBLIC COMMENTS:

The City continues to offer an opportunity to participate in Council meetings via Zoom. The City Council encourages the public to participate by submitting comments in advance of the meeting, no later than 12:00 PM, the day of the meeting, via:

1) eComment at http://www.manhattanbeach.gov/ecomment;

2) email to cityclerk@manhattanbeach.gov

All of your comments provided by the deadlines above will be available to the City Council and the public prior to the meeting.

IN PERSON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Please complete the “Request to Address the City Council” card by filling out your name, city of residence, the item(s) you would like to offer public comment, and returning it to the City Clerk.

ZOOM PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

1) Join Zoom Meeting via the internet:

Direct URL: https://citymb-info.zoom.us/j/93376200363, Meeting ID: 933 7620 0363

During the meeting you will need to use the “raise hand” button through Zoom at the time the Agenda Item is being presented for City Council consideration.

2) Join Zoom Meeting via Phone Conference (Voice Only):

Phone Number: (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 933 7620 0363

During the meeting you will need to enter *9 on the phone’s dial pad at the time the Agenda Item is being presented for City Council consideration.

Please note, the City is not responsible for the public’s use of Zoom as it relates to the software, configuration, and setting on a personal device. The public is encouraged to visit the Zoom website for information on use of this software. The City’s use of Zoom is consistent with the platform features and functions as described on the Zoom website.

WHERE TO VIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:

City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM, unless rescheduled by the City Council. Additional City Council meetings are added as needed and are subject to change in the event of a National or State holiday. Check the City Calendar to note any changes in Council Meeting schedule.

Meetings are broadcast live through Manhattan Beach Local Community Cable, Channel 8 (Spectrum), Channel 35 (Frontier), and live streaming via the City's website.

To assist hearing impaired broadcast viewers, the City subscribes to closed caption services from a Certified Realtime Reporter. The transcription of the audio cannot be certified by the City due to the creation of the document by a third party.

For more information on City Council meetings, check out the City Council Meetings and Agenda's page.

Closed Captions (PDF)

YouTube Video

eComments (PDF)

City Council Agenda (PDF)
eComment on the Agenda (eComment window expires 12:00 PM, the day of the meeting)
Webcast (Video link only viewable during live meeting)

Agenda:City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting Agenda - October 7, 2025 (PDF)