1. City Council Work Plan (18 Items)

2. Work Plan Summary

3. Department and Commission Involvement Matrix

The list below summarizes projects and initiatives City of Manhattan Beach staff is concurrently dedicating significant time and resources to that are not currently on the City Council Work Plan.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

1. Enhancements to the Municipal Code to increase transparency and user experience, including the addition of the Local Coastal Program.
2. Evaluation of the Public Records Request portal and streamlining public access to online records.
3. Maintenance of ongoing homelessness initiatives.
4. Acquisition and implementation of a centralized citywide contract management system.
5. Creation and maintenance of ongoing employee engagement initiatives.
6. Review of legislation impacting the City in conformance with the City’s Legislative Platform.
7. Collaborating with legislators on potential bills to protect the City’s interests.
8. Implementation of a Teams Governance Committee to implement changes to internal communication platform.
9. Conduct a Community Satisfaction Survey to profile residents’ opinions, priorities, and concerns as they relate to key issues facing the City, strategic opportunities, policy matters, as well as the City’s provision of services and facilities.
10. Onboarding of City Commissions to the City’s existing agenda management software.
11. Enhancements to the City website and email communications.
12. Collaborate with the Community Development Department to notify and engage the community regarding Project Pulse.
13. Collaborate with the Community Development Department on an educational campaign regarding the leaf blower ban.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

1. Technological implementations, including online processing for Transient Occupancy Taxes.
2. Review and update Finance-related Municipal Code sections.
3. Development of a citywide program for grant and project tracking and communication.
4. Development of a training program for financial processes and procedures for new employees and continuing training for existing users.
5. Provide financial analysis for Parking Strategies and identifying potential funding options.
6. Analyze and update City Ground Leases and potential amendments.

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

1. Upcoming Labor Negotiations with the Manhattan Beach Fire Association (MBFA).
2. Implementation of NEOGOV Performance Evaluation and Onboarding modules.
3. Audit of citywide safety training and development of Safety Training Schedule.
4. Update of citywide policies and creation of Employee Handbook.
5. Update of Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

1. Development of the Senior and Scout House Community Center.
2. Implementation of the Parks and Recreation Department 2024-2027 Strategic Plan.
3. Update of the Parks Master Plan.
4. Implementation of a Public Art Maintenance Program based on the Public Art Collection Survey.
5. Development of 2026 Juneteenth events.
6. Oversee completion of the Bruce’s Beach Art Project.

POLICE DEPARTMENT

1. Continue to recruit and hire to achieve full staffing levels.
2. Implementation of a Calls for Service Dashboard for the City’s website.
3. Implementation of the Computer-Aided Dispatch and Records Management System Replacement Project.
4. Addressing e-bike regulations by advocating the State legislature and conducting community outreach and education.
5. Upgrading the Police Station’s Video Security System.
6. Upgrading the Police Station Access Control System.
7. Development of the 2025-2028 Police Department Strategic Plan.
8. Implementation of the Radio Replacement Project.
9. Implementation of the Fusus Community Camera Registration Program & Business Camera Connect Program.
10. Implementation of a Drone as First Responder Program.
11. Implementation of a Traffic Collision and Crime Scene Reconstruction Drone program.
12. Explore the feasibility of a Real Time Crime Center.
13. Explore additional locations for cameras & ALPRs.

FIRE  DEPARTMENT

1. Development of staff training programs and succession planning.
2. Continue seeking opportunities for specialized fire ground safety training.
3. Ensure compliance with Los Angeles County Department of Health Services mandated emergency medical services training.
4. Seek more opportunities for Public Education and social media presence.
5. Continue to refine newly developed wellness program.
6. Monitor the effectiveness of the newly implemented Paramedic Rescue.
7. Replacement of dispatch software, database management, and CAD Integration.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

1. Processing of planning applications (including project review, environmental review, staff reports, resolutions, public hearings including continuations, appeals, conditions of approval, subdivision approvals, and condition compliance).
2. Review of building plans for Building Code compliance and Zoning Regulations, issue building permits, and inspect construction projects.
3. Oversee major development projects.
4. Maintenance and customizations for the City’s permitting system (EnerGov).
5. Code enforcement (including construction and quality of life impacts).
6. Facilitate the review and administration of Outdoor Facilities Permits and Sidewalk Dining Permits.
7. Oversee completion and implementation of the Citywide Parking Management Study.
8. Implementation of Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and all Sustainable MB efforts.
9. Oversee Green Business Program.
10. Oversee Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant to fund installation of six public electric vehicle chargers at Marine Avenue Park.
11. Provide planning, building and traffic engineering support for the Parking Lot 3 Emergency Project, alternative public parking strategies and future replacement structure.
12. Provide traffic engineering analysis and support for capital improvement projects.
13. Conduct public outreach and engagement, and communicate with the development community, related to projects proposed in the new Residential Overlay District.
14. Manage the preparation of files (purge, separate by type, organize and box up) to send to off-site vendor for digitization prior to uploading into the City’s document management system, OnBase.
15. Complete Housing Policy and regulation updates.
16. Updates and maintenance of the Zoning Code.
17. Implementation of traffic calming measures through Neighborhood Traffic Management Plans.
18. Development of a citywide greenhouse gas emissions inventory.
19. Explore LEED for Cities and Communities certification.
20. Manage Project Pulse work effort which provides a coordinated approach to the redevelopment of City-owned properties at 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Parking Lot 3.
21. Provide environmental review assistance to other departments.
22. Triannual State Building Code adoption.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

1. Parking Lot 3 Emergency Project closeout.
2. Implementation of the Capital Improvement Program.
3. Manage operations of the new water treatment plant and continue to increase the use of local groundwater supplies.
4. Enhance the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system by including updated cybersecurity measures.
5. Advance the Water Conservation Program to reflect upcoming regulatory requirements.
6. Continue to evaluate and refine the Urban Forestry Program.
7. Continuance of the Wastewater CCTV Inspection Program on a 5-year completion cycle per the updated Sewer System Management Plan.
8. Enhancement of the Water System Flushing Program to incorporate a modeled and engineered approach.
9. Awarded contracts and initiated services for major maintenance of City facilities.
10. Redesign or repurpose the large fountain at the center of Metlox.
11. Oversight of janitorial services contractor implementation and delivery.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

1. Continue implementing modernized technology infrastructure (servers, storage, network).
2. Continue implementing cybersecurity hardening initiatives.
3. Replace the City Enterprise Content Management System (aka Document Management System).
4. Migrate the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Permitting & Licensing (EPL), and Cashiering to the cloud platform.
5. Continue to enhance other enterprise applications such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Public Records Requests, etc.
6. Provide technology support for departmental software upgrades/replacements and service additions.
7. Continue to upgrade audio-video technology in the Police/Fire Conference Room and Joslyn Center Auditorium.
8. Continue to implement Phase 3 of Microsoft 365/SharePoint and other collaboration tools.
9. Enhance digital presence and promote business process automation and technology innovation to City Departments, such as improvements to the City website and online services.
10. Develop a five-year Information Technology Strategic Plan.

The list below summarizes notable projects or initiatives that City departments have accomplished. This list was provided for the February 25, 2025 Annual City Council Work Plan meeting and will be updated again for the next annual meeting.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

1. Continued to invest in the City’s homeless response by renewing services for outreach and housing resources.
2. Held ribbon cuttings for the following projects: Surf Ascension Sculpture, Joslyn Community Center Crosswalk, and NFC Equipment at Polliwog Park.
3. Updated City’s Records Retention Schedule and review of citywide records.
4. Completed November 2024 General Municipal Election.
5. Collaborated with IT for the City Council Chambers AV Upgrade project.
6. Completed a comprehensive update to the Boards and Commission Handbook and related Municipal Code sections.
7. Created a policy establishing general guidelines concerning City Advisory Committees.
8. Established an Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit Pilot Program.
9. Refreshed the City’s social media accounts to encourage civic engagement, resulting in an increase of our audience by approximately 25%.
10. The Communications Team developed the Ocean Protection campaign aimed at raising public awareness and engagement around the City’s stormwater projects.
11. Created “MB Monthly” email newsletter to streamline the announcement of major City events and initiatives to our email subscribers.
12. Successfully developed and hosted the City’s first-ever Juneteenth celebration through collaboration with the Parks and Recreation Department and community partners, fostering cultural awareness, inclusivity, and civic engagement.
13. Launched “What’s Happening Citywide”, an internal newsletter to enhance employee engagement, improve communication across departments, and keep staff informed about key City initiatives, events, and accomplishments.
14. Led a comprehensive outreach effort to ensure residents and businesses were well-informed about the Lot 3 Parking Lot closure, utilizing multiple channels to provide clear updates, alternative parking options, and minimize disruptions.
15. Success of the Measure MMB sales tax initiative.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

1. Completed ERP (Financials, Payroll, Utility Billing, etc.) and Cashiering system upgrades.
2. Implemented new business licensing software with online portal and payment processing.
3. Implemented phase one of Financial Statement Builder.
4. Implemented Customer Self Service Portal for accounts receivable billing.
5. Contracted with California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) for implementation of new sales tax measure effective April 30, 2025.

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

1. Promoted four (4) employees and hired eight (8) Firefighter/Paramedics to support the staffing plan associated with the addition of a new Fire Department Rescue (Ambulance) with dedicated personnel.
2. Recruited and filled 70 full-time positions in Calendar Year 2024, including 38 new hires and 30 internal promotions or appointments.
3. Implementation of Workplace Violence Prevention Plan and related training.
4. Completed Customer Service and De-escalation Training and Annual Harassment Prevention Training.

PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

1. Adoption of Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan for 2024-2027.
2. Partnered with Public Works to complete the installation of new Strand Parcourse and Polliwog Fitness Court equipment.
3. Completed Marine Field Turf Replacement and Begg Field and MBMS Field upgrades.
4. Partnered with the Manhattan Beach Library and local authors for new StoryWalk installations.
5. Provided and supported new Public Art, including 24 new utility boxes, 4 exhibitions and relocated “Egrets in Flight.”
6. Completed Phase 4 of the Historical Collection Action Plan (digitization of historical newspapers and photographs).
7. Received $400,000 in Los Angeles County grant funds for the Marine Turf Replacement Project.
8. Purchased two new Dial-A-Ride vehicles utilizing a $462,600 transportation grant.
9. Installed six new public murals, including Fire Station 1 and the Comfort Station by the pier.
10. Completed CIP project with Public Works at Live Oak Ceramics with the installation of a new pottery kiln and kiln complex.

POLICE DEPARTMENT

1. Hiring & recruitment efforts in full swing – 12 new full-time employees hired, six part-time employees hired, and six internal promotions since February 2024.
2. Conducted numerous organized retail theft operations.
3. Increased Bicycle Patrol Team deployments and expanded our fleet of police bicycles.
4. Awarded $75,000 Office of Traffic Safety Grant.
5. Awarded $80,000 State Homeland Security Grant.
6. Hosted events to promote community engagement, including Coffee with a Cop, Ice Cream Cones with a Cop, Trunk or Treat, Community Police Academy, Senior Community Police Academy, and Town Hall Meetings.
7. Completed the action items related to the 2023-2024 Police Department Strategic Plan.
8. Celebrated the Police Department’s 100-year anniversary with vintage-style patches.
9. Donned pink uniform patches in October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

FIRE  DEPARTMENT

1. Hired eight new Firefighters/Paramedics.
2. Addition of a Deputy Fire Chief position.
3. Adoption of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP).
4. Completed 100% of State mandated fire inspections.
5. Deployment of Paramedic Rescue 22.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

1. Oversaw construction activity including: 1,654 issued building permits and 16,579 inspections.
2. Opened 631 new code enforcement cases and closed 745 cases.
3. Processed 264 discretionary planning entitlement applications (coastal development permits, use permits, minor exceptions).
4. Issued 876 right-of-way permits, traffic control plans, pod permits, temporary loading zones, moving van and oversized vehicle permits.
5. Filled seven full-time and two part-time vacancies and promoted three employees within the department.
6. Digitized 147,570 pages of records resulting in the destruction of 226 boxes of records.
7. Enrolled and certified 10 new local businesses in the Green Business Program.
8. Finalized the draft Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
9. Obtained certification of the Local Coastal Plan Coastal Hazards Chapter by the California Coastal Commission.
10. Achieved Gold Level Recognition in the South Bay Energy and Climate Recognition Program for the City’s energy efficiency and climate-related efforts.
11. Implemented the Citywide Oversized Vehicle Permit Program and sign installation.
12. Collaborated with other Departments in the City’s response to the Parking Lot 3 emergency.
13. Created 90 new public parking spaces in Downtown to replace parking lost due to the closure of Parking Lot 3.
14. Administered and managed a Summertime Shuttle service and a Holiday Fireworks Event Shuttle service during the closure of Parking Lot 3.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

1. Coordinated the City’s response to the Parking Lot 3 emergency and successfully demolished the facility in 17 working days.
2. Completed the Joslyn Center Crosswalk Improvement Project.
3. Completed the Ceramic Studios Kiln Installation Project.
4. Completed the Polliwog Park Fitness Station Replacement Project.
5. Completed the 116 9th Street Demolition Project.
6. Completed the Citywide Concrete Repairs Project – Cycle 2 Project.
7. Completed the Tree Grate Replacement Project in Downtown and North Manhattan Beach.
8. Completed the Water Service Line Inventory Project in compliance with US EPA regulations.
9. Established the City’s cross-connection controls ordinance.
10. Implemented the Neutral Output Discharge Elimination System (NO-DES) Flushing Program.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

1. Upgraded primary Internet circuit speed.
2. Acquired and started implementing network equipment refresh project and continue to expand the enterprise storage capacity.
3. Upgraded City applications such as Enterprise Permitting, Enterprise Resource Planning, Cashiering, and Business Licensing.
4. Upgraded Geographic Information Systems (GIS) online applications and redesigned backend support infrastructure.
5. Implemented additional cybersecurity layers.
6. Upgraded the audio-video and broadcast technology in the City Council Chambers.
7. Replaced City multifunction printers in City facilities.
8. Implemented Phase 1 and 2 of Microsoft 365 Office Suite and Teams collaboration tools.
9. Trained City staff on Microsoft 365 Office Suite and collaboration tools.

• October 21, 2025, City Council Meeting
• May 20, 2025, City Council Meeting 
• February 25, 2025, City Council Meeting
• October 15, 2024, City Council Meeting
• May 21, 2024, City Council Meeting  
• February 13, 2024, City Council Meeting
• November 7, 2023, City Council Meeting 
• May 16, 2023, City Council Meeting
• March 14, 2023, City Council Meeting
• October 6, 2022, City Council Meeting
• May 17, 2022, City Council Meeting
• March 8, 2022 City Council Meeting
• October 5, 2021, City Council Meeting
• June 1, 2021, City Council Meeting
• January 26, 2021, City Council Meeting