The list below summarize s 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. Municipal Code Transparency Enhancements
2. Bruce’s Beach Plaques and Artwork
3. Development of Citywide Communications Strategy
4. Prosecution Services Assessment
5. Ballot Initiatives for 2022 Election
FINANCE DEPARTME NT
1. MUNIS Implementation Modules Development (includes Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Module, Citizen Transparency Portal , Inventory Management System and Utility Billing )
2. Stormwater Fees/Assessments
3. Update of Financial Policies
4. Digital Water Meter Reader Administration
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
1. COVID -19 Prevention Plan Development and Implementation
2. Collecting COVID -19 Vaccination Status, Policy and Testing Program
3. Collective Bargaining Negotiations
4. Employee Reorganizations, Classification Changes, and Rec ruitments Following Significant Staffing Changes
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
1. North End Surfboard S culpture
2. Catalina Classic Sculpture
3. Manhattan Beach Education Foundation (MBEF) Donor Wall
4. Leadership Manhattan Beach (LMB) Mural at Art Center
5. Special Events Policy
6. Partnership with MBUSD (including joint use agreement, field use, and district events – Senior Strand Walk, Bands at Polliwog).
POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. COVID -19 Testing and Safety amongst Staff
2. Upgrading the Police Station’s Video Security System
3. Upgrading Patrol In -Car Video Systems
4. Upgrading of Police Station Access Control System
FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. Staff Training and Succession Development
2. Specialized Fire Ground Safety Training
3. Emergency M edical Services Training Compliance with Los Angeles County Department of Health Services mandates.
4. Fire Safety Public Education Initiative
5. Wellness Program Development
6. COVID -19 Paramedic Response
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
1. Process Planning Applications (including project review, staff reports, resolutions, public hearings, appeals, conditions of approval, and subdivision approvals )
2. Review Building Plans for Zoning Regulations ( including multiple reviews and applicant corresp ondence )
3. Assist C ustomers with Regulations and Applications (via phone, email, and public counter )
4. Review A ccessory Dwelling Units P lans and Prepare Covenants
5. Process Encroachment Permits a nd Agreements
6. Tree Preservation and P ermitting program; Wireless T elecommunications Permits , and Sign Permits
7. Review Business Licenses
8. Major Development Projects (including Highrose Residential, Sunrise Assisted L iving, Scout House, and 1701 Artesia Boulevard Project s)
9. Review Building Plans for Building Code Compliance, Issue Building Permits, and Inspect Construction P rojects
10. Permitting System (EnerGov) Implementation and C ustomization
11. Code Enforcement (including construction and quality of life impacts )
12. COVID -19 Code Enforcement (i.e. business protocols )
13. COVID -19 Outd oor Dining Program Administration and M anagement
14. Neighborhood Traffic Management Plans (Oak Avenue, Manhattan Village Mall, Gelson’s, South Sepulveda, Skechers, and Sepulveda Hotel)
15. Traffic Engineering Services (including Speed Surveys and special events traffic support )
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. Capital Improvement Program Implementation
2. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project Implementation
3. Correct Deferred Maintenance Issues Related to Park Maintenance and Citywide Landscaping
4. Water Rate Study
5. Water Infrastructure Risk Assessment and Emergency Response
6. Water Master Plan Update
7. Storm Drain Master Plan Update
8. Sewer System Master Plan Update
9. Sewer System Management Plan Update
10. Senate Bill 1383 State Mandate Regarding Organic Waste
11. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Upgrade
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
1. Cybersecurity Activities (including training, monitoring, remediation, patching, and disaster recovery)
2. IT Service Delivery Model Migration (including Infrastructure Updates such as f iber and network redundancy, server and network equipment upd ates and configuration changes)
3. Technology Consulting for Various Departments Initiatives