MANHATTAN BEACH CITY HALL
1400 HIGHLAND AVENUE
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266
WORK PLAN
MANHATTAN BEACH CITY COUNCIL
FISCAL YEAR
2023-24
STAFF CONTACT:
BRUCE MOE, City Manager, [email protected]
DEVELOP AND EXECUTE PLAN TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS
As a result of concerns regarding an increased presence of homeless individuals within the City and region. The City has taken a strategic and regional approach to address homelessness. By working with the City's regional partners at the County of Los Angeles, South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) and Harbor Interfaith Services (HIS) the City has begun to direct individuals experiencing homelessness to outreach and housing resources in the South Bay region. In October 2017, Manhattan Beach applied for and received a grant from Los Angeles County to create a plan to prevent and address homelessness. A plan was developed and presented to City Council on April 17, 2018 and approved on August 21, 2018.
TARGET DUE DATE QUARTER 4 2023
FUNDING SOURCE GRANTS
PRIORITY LEVEL A
DEPTS. INVOLVED PD, PR
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
• Appointed, formed and dissolved homelessness task force once grant funding goal was achieved. • Received a Measure H grant award from Los Angeles County in the amount of $330,665 with the cities of Hermosa and Redondo Beach to provide homeless outreach and case management. • Approved a Measure H grant funding contract award with the County of Los Angeles. • Issued a Request for Proposals for a homeless services provider to serve the Beach Cities. • Requested and received an additional Mental Health Clinician from the County Department of Mental Health to serve the beach cities.
• Approved a subcontract with Harbor Interfaith Services to provide homeless coordination, training, and case management services.
• Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Cities of Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach. • Held a virtual community meeting on homelessnes on December 8, 2020, to educate the community on the beach cities homelessness efforts. showcase the partnership between the beach cities. • Provided training to staff and community members on homelessness response. • Provided report to the City Council regarding homeless court services and future funding options for homeless services.
• Approved Amendment No. 2 and appropriated funds to an agreement with Los Angeles County for an additional $14,519 of grant funds for homeless services provided by Measure H.
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
BRUCE MOE, City Manager, [email protected]
• Applied for two Measure H grant funds with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments for outreach services and a regional homeless court model.
• Explored the use of homeless court services with the City of Redondo Beach and the Los Angeles County District Attorney.
• Approved an agreement with Harbor Interfaith Services for dedicated homeless case management and housing navigation services to Manhattan Beach in the amount of $66,390. • Approved an agreement with Emotional Health Association (doing business as SHARE! Self Help and Recovery Exchange) for housing placement services (reserving two beds for interim housing) in the amount of $19,320.
• Received a $216,000 grant from South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) to continue offering case management and coordination services to homeless individuals in the cities of Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, El Segundo and Manhattan Beach. • Presented a draft agreement with the City of Redondo Beach for prosecution and homeless court services.
• Requested permission from the Los Angeles County District Attorney to prosecute state misdemeanor cases and potentially contract with the City of Redondo Beach for prosecution and homeless court services.
• Approved an amendment to the agreement with Harbor Interfaith Services to provide an additional year of dedicated homeless case management and housing navigation services to Manhattan Beach.
• Approved an amendment to the agreement with Emotional Health Association (doing business as SHARE! Self Help and Recovery Exchange) for additional housing placement services (reserving three additional beds for a maximum of five beds for interim housing) in the amount of $38,200.
ACTIONS PENDING:
• Ongoing – Work with community and staff to implement goals of the homelessness plan. • Homeless Outreach - Continue to conduct street outreach to the beach cities homeless populations and place homeless individuals into temporary and stable housing arrangements. • Renew agreements with Harbor Interfaith Services and SHARE! Collaborative housing to extend the regional case management contract and housing placement contract beyond June 2023.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Provide a quarterly update on the City’s homeless initiatives at the June 7, 2023, City Council meeting.
STAFF CONTACT:
BRUCE MOE, City Manager, [email protected]
CITY COUNCIL GOVERNANCE POLICY &
MANUAL
On August 6, 2019, City Council directed staff to
develop a policy to guide City Council
communications with City staff and the public in order
to maintain efficient and effective work flow. The
policy will address communication between
Councilmembers and staff with the intent to: 1) affirm
that governing shall be by will of the collective
Council, and 2) establish guidelines to ensure orderly, consistent and open City government, and 3) provide
a framework for processing requests from the City Council through the City Manager.
TARGET DUE DATE QUARTER 4 2023
FUNDING SOURCE N/A
PRIORITY LEVEL B
DEPTS. INVOLVED ALL
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
• Gathered and researched a variety of City Council Communication Policies from a variety of cities. • Formed a working group consisting of Department Directors to develop policy for City Council consideration.
• Developed draft policy.
ACTIONS PENDING:
• Present to City Council for initial discussion.
• Implement approved policies throughout the organization.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Present report to City Council and receive direction on draft policy document.
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
MARK LEYMAN, Parks and Recreation Director, [email protected]
UPDATE CITY DONATION POLICY
City Council discussed the donation programs
at the January 11, 2022 Joint Council/
Commission meeting. Based upon City Council
direction, staff placed the donation policy, park
amenity catalog and bench program on hold,
and will return to Council with options for the
Military Wall, alternative locations for the paver
donation program and non-profit park
donation programs.
TARGET DUE DATE QUARTER 2 2023
FUNDING SOURCE N/A
PRIORITY LEVEL B
DEPTS. INVOLVED PW
COMMISSION PARKS AND RECREATION
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
Engaged stakeholders in discussion of current donation policies Developed donation program options.
Presented donation program options at City Council Joint meeting on January 11, 2022. Park amenity catalog and Tree and Bench Donation Program placed on hold.
ACTIONS PENDING:
Develop options for a Military Wall at the Veterans Memorial site. Explore legacy and non-profit donation program options. Explore alternative locations for community paver donation program.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Return to the City Council with outline of non-profit donation program options and consideration of a military recognition wall donation program, including cost estimates and selection criteria.
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
MARK LEYMAN, Parks and Recreation Director, [email protected]
PUBLIC ART PROGRAM & FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
(FORMERLY COMMUNITY ARTS GRANT PROGRAM)
At the Joint Council/Commission meeting on January 9, 2023, City Council directed staff to update the Arts Grant program to better reflect community needs by replacing the grant component with direct Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Staff worked with the Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) to develop procedures for soliciting utility box artwork, murals, and sculpture garden pieces, developing new art initiatives, and assisting with the Velzy plaque project.
TARGET DUE DATE QUARTER 4 2023
FUNDING SOURCE PUBLIC ART TF
PRIORITY LEVEL B
DEPTS. INVOLVED PW, CD, MS
COMMISSION(S) CULTURAL ARTS
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
Created a new work plan based on City Council feedback. Developed basic parameters, locations, funding recommendations, and timelines for artwork RFPs for utility box beautification, murals on public property, sculpture garden, Velzy plaque, and additional opportunities for artwork in the City.
Reviewed and approved verbiage for Velzy plaque.
Reviewed a preliminary list of ideas of public art projects to pursue.
ACTIONS PENDING:
Develop RFPs for new public art
Post RFPs and solicit artists for approved artwork
Assess proposals and recommend artists to City Council for approval NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council to review and finalize Velzy plaque verbiage. Consideration of recommended artists responding to approved RFPs for public art.
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
MARK LEYMAN, Parks and Recreation Director, [email protected]
ASSESSMENT OF HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS AND STRUCTURAL
REVIEW OF HISTORICAL BEACH COTTAGE
City Council directed staff to
historical artifacts and prepare a report regarding options for preservation, including new or updated facilities, on May 14, 2018.
At the Joint Council/Commission meeting on January 4, 2021, City Council directed staff to evaluate the use of surplus library funds to digitize historical documents. After completion of the City of Manhattan Beach Collections Assessment in 2022, the beginning phases of an Action Plan to improve the care and management of the collection were implemented using funding from LA County Library.
TARGET DUE DATE QUARTER 4 2023
FUNDING SOURCE PUBLIC ARTS TF, SURPLUS LIBRARY FUNDS
PRIORITY LEVEL A
DEPTS. INVOLVED IT, PW, CD,
COMMISSION(S)
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
Removed documents from Red House and relevant artifacts from Park facilities and placed them in trailer and other appropriate facilities.
History Associates, Inc. (HAI) completed a Collections Assessment with detailed recommendations
Completed Phases I and 2 of the Action Plan (Policy Development and Inventory/Survey) and presented new Collection Policy to City Council.
ACTIONS PENDING:
Implement Phase 3 of the Action Plan (Process, Catalog, and Rehouse Collections) Develop conceptual design for multi-functional facility for community and City Council consideration.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Provide updates regarding Historical Collection progress and present expanded Polliwog Pavilion plans to improve access to the Historical Collection and expand Eastside library services.
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
MARK LEYMAN, Parks and Recreation Director, [email protected]
SAND DUNE PARK MASTER PLAN
City Council directed staff and the Commission to explore how to improve Sand Dune Park and evaluate uses for the future, including nature areas and trails, park improvements, and a new building. City Council also appropriated $1.2 million for a new building at Sand Dune Park. The Public Works Department was the lead for the recent well-received landscaping revitalization project at Sand Dune Park. The Commission joined community members in providing input and recommendations regarding the plan. City staff and commissioners gathered additional community input about desires for a new or upgraded building and enhanced park programming.
TARGET DUE DATE QUARTER 2 2023
FUNDING SOURCE PUBLIC ARTS TF, SURPLUS LIBRARY FUNDS
PRIORITY LEVEL A
DEPTS. INVOLVED IT, PW, CD,
COMMISSION(S) PARKS AND RECREATION
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
Public Works completed a major revitalization project that included cleaning, stabilizing, and beautifying the landscape, irrigation system repair, upgrade of retaining wall and fencing, and adding decomposed granite at the bottom of the Sand Dune. The Commission held two public outreach events: Sand Dune revitalization open house on November 12, 2022 and Sand Dune community meeting on April 30, 2023. An online survey was initiated to gather input on interest in a new facility, park amenities, and programming.
ACTIONS PENDING:
Synthesize community feedback from outreach events and survey Secure contract for design services
NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Review results of community outreach and proposed next steps and provide direction.
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
MARK LEYMAN, Parks and Recreation Director, [email protected]
DOG PARKS AND COMMUNITY PARKETTES
City Council directed the Commission to (1) develop a list of parkette and dog run enhancements for consideration during the budget process; and (2) continue to explore and identify future sites.
As no new site opportunities for dog runs or parks were identified after a review, the Commission recommends expanding the existing Polliwog Park Dog Run approximately 1800 square feet.
TARGET DUE DATE QUARTER 4 2023
FUNDING SOURCE GENERAL FUND
PRIORITY LEVEL A
DEPTS. INVOLVED PW
COMMISSION(S) PARKS AND RECREATION
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
In partnership with Public Works, Parks and Recreation staff developed a list of specific upgrades to improve the safety and functionality of the dog runs at Live Oak Park and Polliwog Park. Additional upgrades have been identified
Recommended improvements
include new fencing, enhanced tree trimming, updated signage, and repair or replacement of worn play equipment and drinking fountains.
Polliwog Park dog run expansion plan discussed with and supported by MBUSD ACTIONS PENDING:
Secure design services for dog run expansion
Relocate School District and Parks and Recreation storage areas in order to move the west fence approximately ten feet into the Begg Pool parking lot.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Approval of Dog Run expansion
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
MARK LEYMAN, Parks and Recreation Director, [email protected]
EXPLORE REPURPOSING PAY N PLAY
City Council directed the Commission to
actively explore options to repurpose the
land and/or building for higher-value
recreation activities and broader community
appeal. The 35-year agreement with the
operator expired on December 31, 2021, and
the City took over the property in October
2022, closing the facility until upgrades can
be completed.
TARGET DUE DATE QUARTER 2 2023
FUNDING SOURCE DEFERRED PARK MAINTENANCE FUNDS
PRIORITY LEVEL A
DEPTS. INVOLVED PW, CD
COMMISSION(S) PARKS AND RECREATION
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
Repairs and improvements identified, including window replacements, roof repairs, new locking system, railings and lighting.
Cost estimate gathered for identified improvements as well as demolition.The four court spaces may be converted for other activity uses.
.ACTIONS PENDING:
Create three to six-month pilot program to determine options for community use Evaluate pros and cons of continued programming vs. demolition NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Review options for moving forward and provide direction.
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
MARK LEYMAN, Parks and Recreation Director, [email protected]
EXPLORE AQUATICS FACILITY
The City Council directed staff and the
commission to conduct a statistically valid
survey to determine if there is a significant
demand for pool recreation programming
and to what extent residents are willing to
bear costs relating to it.
TARGET DUE DATE QUARTER 4 2023
FUNDING SOURCE TBD
PRIORITY LEVEL A
DEPTS. INVOLVED PW, CD,
COMMISSION(S) PARKS AND RECREATION
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
The Commission conducted extensive due-diligence over the past two years, including numerous on-site visits to neighboring community aquatics centers, meetings with operating management of the pools, discussions with financial and fundraising experts, concept meetings with architects, and identification of appropriate aquatics center parameters. Partnerships with the City of Redondo Beach and Beach Cities Health District have also been discussed as possible options in the future. A statistically valid survey was conducted by TrueNorth Research in October 2022 surveying a total of 574 adult residents with a margin error of 4.1% at a 95% confidence interval. .ACTIONS PENDING:
A Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional architectural and aquatic preliminary design services for the Begg Pool Facility was issued March 3, 2023. Proposals are currently being evaluated.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
City Council will consider funding the feasibility study for FY 23-24.
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
MARK LEYMAN, Parks and Recreation Director, [email protected]
LIBRARY COMMISSION PROGRAMS
The Library Commission serves in an advisory capacity
to the City Council regarding library services provided by the Los Angeles County Library System. The
Commission acts as a liaison between the City and
public/private community groups supportive of library
services.
The programs approved by the City Council for
2023/2024 include:
1. Learning at the Library 6. Spring/Summer Discover Program
2. Manhattan Beach Poetry Event 7. Photo Op Day
3. Library Appreciation Events 8. Entertainment Series
4. Library Commission Book Giveaway 9. Library Awareness Program
5. StoryWalk
TARGET DUE DATE QUARTER 1 2024
FUNDING SOURCE GENERAL FUND, SPONSORSHIPS, SURPLUS LIBRARY FUNDS
PRIORITY LEVEL B
DEPTS. INVOLVED
COMMISSION(S) LIBRARY
STATUS:
1. Learning at the Library - Learning at the Library is intended to be a tri-annual event featuring authors and speakers.
Project Status
ongoing - In 2023, Belinda Tang was the first author scheduled on January 21 with plans to host a cooking/nutrition expert in May and a local author in October.
2. Manhattan Beach Poetry Event - This intergenerational event brings together Mira Costa students and the Older Adult Poetry Circle. It features poetry recitations and readings.
Project Status
ongoing - The first event of the year was held at Mira Costa High School on February 8, 2023. Due to the success of the event, the students requested a follow up event that was held on April 12, 2023.
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
MARK LEYMAN, Parks and Recreation Director, [email protected]
3. Library Appreciation Events - Library appreciation events are a grab-and-go lunch event, and a brunch event provided annually to honor the 20 library staff members and thank them for their work. MBUSD librarians are recognized separately at their schools.
Project Status
ongoing -The 2023 lunch event was held May 9 and the brunch event is planned to occur on November 14. Certificates of Appreciation will be given to school librarians during school visits by the commission on May 15 and 22.
4. Library Commiss ion Book Giveaway - The Library Commission Book Giveaway is an ongoing program held in conjunction with Light Gate and other local events. Book donations are gathered in cooperation with the Friends of the Library and the community. Books are then organized and offered to guests free of charge.
Project Status
ongoing - The book giveaway program has been a popular feature at many recent local events. The Library Commission is considering expanding the program to donate books to organizations including Head Start, KIP Charter Schools and Richstone Family Center.
5. StoryWalk - StoryWalk places pages of a book in weather-proof cases along a path that encourages children to read. Children read the book by going to each case along the path.
The books will be changed once a quarter and selected in consultation with the Manhattan Beach Library. The first book, The Ocean in Your Bathtub, is by a local author.
Project Status
ongoing - The funding for the StoryWalk stands was raised as an Eagle Scout project. Public Works is working with the Library Commission and the Eagle Scout to schedule the installation of the stands on a trail beginning near Manhattan Beach Boulevard and ending at the Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden. Installation is expected to be completed in 2023.
6. Photo Op Event - Started in 2022, the Library Photo Op Day provides free professional photos of residents taken at the Light Gate Sculpture with the library as the backdrop. The purpose is to focus attention on the library and serve as a reminder of all the library offers.
The portraits are made available on a website.
Project Status
ongoing -The second Annual Library Photo Op Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 11am - 2pm. Michael Zislis of the Zislis Group will again sponsor the event.
7. Entertainment Series - The purpose of the Library Entertainment Series is to highlight the library as a cultural center and fortify its presence within the community. Started in 2022, the series features live performances on the outdoor stage.
STAFF CONTACT:
MARK LEYMAN, Parks and Recreation Director, [email protected] Project Status
ongoing - On September 24, 2022, an Elvis tribute act was the first performer. A second concert was held on April 29, 2023 with 80s tribute band Identity Theft.
A third concert is planned for Fall 2023 featuring music for children and families.
8. 2023 Library Awareness Program - Development of a plan to raise awareness of the Manhattan Beach Library and the services offered. Working with the Library marketing team, outreach campaign, an ambassador program to welcome guests during events, and a
Project Status - The sub-committee is working closely with the library to determine how they can best facilitate awareness. Updates will be provided to City Council periodically.
STAFF CONTACT:
MARK LEYMAN, Parks and Recreation Director, [email protected]
Following the City
Force and History Advisory Board the City has sought to commission an original, site-specific sculptural artwork to honor the
neighborhood. The Council has indicated the artwork
should evoke a sense of peace, healing, and
community, and offer an educational opportunity for
visitors to learn about the history of this area. The racial reckoning of 2020 provided the City of Manhattan
Beach with specific opportunities to remember and
confront the past and tackle the difficult but necessary steps Beach
provides a focus and space for this renewed work to take place surrounding the newly placed plaque.
TARGET DUE DATE QUARTER 4 2023
FUNDING SOURCE PUBLIC ART TF
PRIORITY LEVEL A
DEPTS. INVOLVED MS
COMMISSION(S) PARKS AND RECREATION, CULTURAL ARTS
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
Drafted a Request for Proposals (RFP) utilizing the Art in Public Places Committee (APPC), comprised
Authorized expenditures, by City Council action on March 16, 2021, at a not-to-exceed $350,000 amount
Received approval of the RFP by the Cultural Arts Commission on January 30, 2023 and City Council on February 21, 2023.
Published and promoted the RFP to receive proposals from artists interested in the project. .ACTIONS PENDING:
Utilizing the Art in Public Places Committee (APPC), select 12 applicants from the eligible pool of applicants and make recommendations to the Cultural Arts Commission (CAC). Thereafter, the CAC will narrow those 12 applicants to eight and recommend to City Council (CC), who will then select five semi-finalists.
Organize a virtual Town Hall meeting with the five semi-finalists, led by a selected member of the
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
MARK LEYMAN, Parks and Recreation Director, [email protected] APPC.
Finalize design of the selected artwork and enter into an agreement with artist.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Present the five semi-finalists to City Council for artwork selection.
STAFF CONTACT:
MARK LEYMAN, Parks and Recreation Director, [email protected]
JUNETEENTH EVENT(S)
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the date on which enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally received news that they had been set free by the Emancipation Proclamation two years earlier, and that the Civil War had ended two months earlier. It is an official federal holiday and the oldest known commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States.
In past years, residents and visitors informally gathered at requests fr
At the April 18, 2023, meeting, Council directed staff to return to City Council for consideration of a Juneteenth celebration in 2024 with input from the Parks and Recreation Commission. Additionally, Council directed that recommendations for the celebrations should include events held at multiple .
TARGET DUE DATE QUARTER 2 2024
FUNDING SOURCE TBD
PRIORITY LEVEL A
DEPTS. INVOLVED PW, CD,
COMMISSION(S) PARKS AND RECREATION
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
Held a Council discussion at the April 18, 2023, meeting, where Council provided direction that celebrations should include events held at multiple facilities/parks throughout the City, without a .
ACTIONS PENDING:
Solicit input from the Parks and Recreation Commission and Manhattan Beach community regarding opportunities for celebrating Juneteenth in 2024 Present recommendations to the City Council
NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Consideration of recommendations for a Juneteenth celebration in 2024
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
TALYN MIRZAKHANIAN, Community Development Director, [email protected]
MODERNIZE PARKING STANDARDS
During the September 19, 2017 Sepulveda
Corridor discussion, City Council directed staff
to incorporate modern parking standards in the
dialogue of the Sepulveda Planning Initiatives
Project. The Sepulveda Planning Initiatives
Project final report was delivered to City Council
in February 2019. The review of parking
standards was bifurcated from the Sepulveda
Initiatives Project for additional review and
research by the Traffic Engineer and Planning staff.
TARGET DUE DATE QUARTER 2 2023
FUNDING SOURCE N/A
PRIORITY LEVEL C
DEPTS. INVOLVED N/A
COMMISSION(S) PLANNING, PPIC
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
• Conducted staff meetings to evaluate existing and proposed parking code changes. • Held public workshop at Parking and Public Improvement Commission meeting on December 5, 2019 and solicited community input.
• Developed initial draft of parking code revisions and amendments based on local, regional and nationwide data.
ACTIONS PENDING:
• Present findings and recommendations at noticed public study sessions at Planning Commission and Parking and Public Improvements Commission meetings in Quarter 1, 2023. • Conduct public hearings to consider revised parking codes and standards in Quarter 2, 2023.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Conduct a public hearing and consider amending the Municipal Code to update the parking standards in Quarter 2, 2023.
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
TALYN MIRZAKHANIAN, Community Development Director, [email protected]
HOUSING POLICY AND REGULATION UPDATES
In accordance with State law, the City will need to implement the new programs outlined in the 6th Cycle Housing Element (HE)and make adjustments to housing-related processes and ordinances to remain in compliance with State legislation (i.e. SB 9).
TARGET DUE DATE ONGOING
FUNDING SOURCE N/A
PRIORITY LEVEL A
DEPTS. INVOLVED IT, FN, MS
COMMISSION(S) PLANNING, PPIC
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
• Adopted long-term ordinances to comply with new legislation regarding accessory dwelling units (ADU) housing standards (January 2021).
• Presented Annual Progress Reports to City Council; submitted to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and Office of Planning and Research (OPR) by April 1 deadline. • Obtained a $150,000 Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) grant to fund Housing Element Update. • Adopted the 6th cycle HE Update and submitted to HCD for certification (March/April 2022). • Adopted revisions to the HE update and resubmitted to HCD for certification (September 2022).
ACTIONS PENDING:
• Adopt required revisions to the 6th cycle Housing Element, and implement required rezoning, in response to comments from HCD, and obtain certification. • Continue to monitor and act on new housing laws, case law, and updates from SCAG or HCD. • Conduct workshops and public hearings to implement Housing Element programs within the timelines outlined in the adopted Element.
• Update Zoning Code, Subdivision Code and Local Coastal Program, to comply with State laws.
Planning Commission, City Council, and California Coastal Commission review and action required. • Provide periodic status updates to City Council on the progress of implementation of Housing Element programs.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION(S):
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
TALYN MIRZAKHANIAN, Community Development Director, [email protected]
Consider adoption of Zoning Code amendments and LCP amendments in accordance with programs outlined in the Housing Element Quarter 1 2023 – Quarter 4 2025. Additionally, consider adoption of long-term ordinance related to impacts from Senate Bill 9.
STAFF CONTACT:
TALYN MIRZAKHANIAN, Community Development Director, [email protected]
LONG-TERM OUTDOOR DINING AND BUSINESS
USES ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
On August 24, 2021, the City Council directed staff to initiate a work plan item to study long-term outdoor dining and
business uses in the public right-of-way and on private property. During the COVID-19 pandemic recovery, the City permitted businesses to use parking spaces and street
areas in the public right-of-way during COVID-19 operating restrictions through Emergency Orders. The long-term effort to evaluate long-term businesses uses is intended to be comprehensive, including broad community engagement,
evaluation of fiscal implications, study of alternatives, environmental review, and required permitting.
TARGET DUE DATE QUARTER 3 2024
FUNDING SOURCE GENERAL
PRIORITY LEVEL B
DEPTS. INVOLVED PW, FN, MS, PD, FD
COMMISSION(S) PLANNING, PPIC
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
• Discussed Work Plan framework at October 5, 2021 City Council meeting. • Conducted City Council discussion on formation of a broad-based Task Force for effort (June 2022) • Initiated selection of Task Force Members (August 2022) • Initiated discussions with California Coastal Commission (Februrary 2023) • Secured staff to serve as project manager
• Advertised and solicited applications for at-large Task Force members.
ACTIONS PENDING:
• Prepare and present a Task Force discussion framework to City Council. • Initiate Task Force meetings
• Define project schedule and milestones.
• Environmental review and permitting.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION(S):
Review Task Force applications and select members and discuss Task Force framework.
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
TALYN MIRZAKHANIAN, Community Development Director, [email protected]
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE CLEANUP
In 2016, the City adopted the current Historic Preservation Ordinance that requires a review process for historic resources (defined as historic landmarks, contributing resources to historic districts, and a broader set of properties potentially eligible for landmark designation), and retaining the property-owner consent for the historic landmark designation process. The ordinance requires a Certificate of Appropriateness, environmental review, and a sixty-day waiting period for proposed demolitions of all historic resources. On December 7, 2021, the City Council directed staff to take action(s) to amend the ordinance to reflect the intended policy direction was for the ordinance requirements to be voluntary . The Ordinance also required that the City prepare an Inventory of Historic Resources and deemed the Planning Commission as the quasi- judicial body for historic preservation matters.
TARGET DUE DATE QUARTER 4 2023
FUNDING SOURCE N/A
PRIORITY LEVEL B
DEPTS. INVOLVED IT, MS
COMMISSION(S)
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
• Adopted a corresponding urgency ordinance on January 18, 2022 to address the issue for the interim, while staff prepares a long-term oridnance amendment. • Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 22-0004-U extending Interim Ordinance No. 22-0002-U clarifying provisions for the preservation of historic resources in the existing Historic Preservation Ordinance.
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 23-0001-U extending Interim Ordinance No. 22-0004-U.
ACTIONS PENDING:
• Prepare draft of amended Historic Preservation ordinance (MBMC Chapter 10.86).
NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Conduct public hearing(s) to consider amendments to the Historic Preservation Ordinance, in accordance with City Council direction received on December 7, 2021.
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
TALYN MIRZAKHANIAN, Community Development Director, [email protected]
ZONING CODE CLEANUP
Title 10 of the Manhattan Beach Municipal Code
(MBMC) requires regular maintenance to ensure
consistency with Buidling Code requirements and
other Titles of the Muncipal Code. Additionally, many
sections in Title 10 are either outdated and require
updating (i.e. use classifications are out of date and
do not align with modern uses), and other sections are
poorly written and/or unclear, which lead to confusion
and miscomprehension among the public and the
implementors. Planning staff will work with the Planning Commission to obtain their recommendations for necessary code amendments, which will then be presented to City Council for consideration.
TARGET DUE DATE ONGOING
FUNDING SOURCE GENERAL
PRIORITY LEVEL C
DEPTS. INVOLVED N/A
COMMISSION(S) PLANNING
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
• Compiled a list of sections in Title 10 of the MBMC that are in need of amendments and/or updates.
ACTIONS PENDING:
• Prioritize which MBMC sections are most in need of amending and/or updating. • Develop draft amended code language.
• Conduct study sessions to consider draft code language. • Conduct public hearing(s) with the Planning Commission and obtain recommendation(s) for City Council.
• Conduct City Council public hearing(s) for adoption of code amendments.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Conduct City Council public hearing(s) for adoption of code amendments.
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
TALYN MIRZAKHANIAN, Community Development Director, [email protected]
NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
PLANS
The Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) was created in 2001, updated in 2005 and is part of the General Plan Mobility Element as Policy I2.1. The NTMP provides a comprehensive process for evaluating potential traffic calming measures in a particular section of town. Its purpose is to mitigate non-local traffic intrusion and excessive speeding, and to improve alternate transportation modes. It supports both Complete Streets and Living Streets practices, and helps realize the goals and policies of the General Plan.
The City has completed NTMP’s for four areas of the City, as well as conducted school area safety studies for four elementary schools, one private elementary school, and the middle school. The City has three current NTMP’s in progress which were initiated as part of major planning developments, as follows:
• Oak Avenue Neighborhood Traffic Management Study (Manhattan Village Shopping Center) • Gelson’s Neighborhood Traffic Management Study (Gelson’s Market) • Skechers Neighborhood Traffic Management Study (Skechers) All three NTMP’s have been funded by the developments through the Conditions of Approval.
TARGET DUE DATE QUARTER 2 2024
FUNDING SOURCE PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
PRIORITY LEVEL B
DEPTS. INVOLVED PD, MS
COMMISSION(S) PPIC
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
• Conducted before and after traffic counts toward the:
o Oak Avenue NTMP;
o Gelsons NTMP; and
o Skechers NTMP.
ACTIONS PENDING:
• Conduct community workshops at PPIC meetings.
• Analyze findings and recommend initial traffic calming strategies to PPIC at separate meetings. • Hold public hearings at PPIC meetings to discuss possible traffic calming strategies.
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
TALYN MIRZAKHANIAN, Community Development Director, [email protected]
• Present recommended traffic calming strategies to City Council for consideration and approval.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Consider PPIC initial recommended traffic calming strategies to City Council (Quarters 1 & 2 2024).
STAFF CONTACT:
ERICK LEE, Public Works Director, [email protected]
DOWNTOWN AND NORTH MANHATTAN BEACH
BEAUTIFICATION
On April 23, 2019, City Council directed staff to place “Downtown and North End Beautification” on the City
Council Work Plan to evaluate various “refresh”
opportunities, including sidewalk and landscaping
replacements. Council also suggested including widening sidewalks, which will be evaluated as part of the Long- Term Outdoor Dining and Business Uses on Public and
Private Property Work Plan.
TARGET DUE DATE ONGOING
FUNDING SOURCE GENERAL FUND, DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN BEACH BID,
NORTH MANHATTAN BEACH BID
PRIORITY LEVEL B
DEPTS. INVOLVED N/A
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
• Awarded slurry seal project for North Manhattan Beach in January 2023. • Installed Tree Lighting in Downtown and North Manhattan Beach. • Installed the Rainbow Crosswalk on Manhattan Beach Blvd. and The Strand in Spring 2022. • Applied new slurry seal and curb paint to Downtown streets in Spring 2022. • Implemented a Maintenance Inspector and Weekend Maintenance Worker Program. • Partnered with the Downtown Business and Professional Association (DBPA) to install new plant materials in Downtown in Spring 2022.
ACTIONS PENDING:
• North Manhattan Beach Slurry seal project completion by May 2023. • Continued enhancements to tree lighting.
• Expansion of Big Belly trashcans program.
• Enhancements to landscaping in business district planters. • Installation of irrigation in North Manhattan Beach tree wells.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• By Spring 2023, approval of contract to expand Big Belly trashcan program. Delivery of containers will occur in Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
ERICK LEE, Public Works Director, [email protected]
PARKING METER & KIOSK EXPLORATION
On March 14, 2023, City Council directed staff to place “Parking Meter and Kiosk Exploration” on the City Council Work Plan. This project involves developing a plan to update the City’s parking payment infrastructure and consider moving away from single space meters in apprpropate parking areas.
TARGET DUE DATE TBD
FUNDING SOURCE PARKING FUND
PRIORITY LEVEL C
DEPTS. INVOLVED FI, CD
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
• N/A
ACTIONS PENDING:
• Parking Operations Study anticipated to be completed in September 2023. Recommendations will be reviewed for necessary City Council action at that time.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• To be determined.
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE
STAFF CONTACT:
ERICK LEE, Public Works Director, [email protected]
PARKING LOT 3 REPLACEMENT
The existing parking structure at 12th Street and
Morningside Drive has reached the end of its useful
life. Built in 1971, the structure is now in need of
significant seismic retrofits or full replacement. By
replacing the structure, issues related to
pedestrian safety, Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) compliance, and vehicle maneuverability
would also be addressed. This project will
investigate alternatives and design a replacement
for the Parking Lot 3 structure.
TARGET DUE DATE QUARTER 2, 2027
FUNDING SOURCE PARKING FUND
PRIORITY LEVEL A
DEPTS. INVOLVED FI, CD
STATUS:
COMPLETED ACTION ITEMS:
• Parking Lot 3 Seismic Analysis completed during the Fall of 2022.
ACTIONS PENDING:
• Establish an interdepartmental project team to identify opportunities and constraints associated with replacement of the parking structure.
• Community outreach will be coordinated with the Outdoor Dining Task Force work during the Summer of 2023.
NEXT CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• By Fall 2023, award a professional services agreement focused on feasibility and outreach to be conducted during Fiscal Year 2024.
PLANNING IN PROGRESS COMPLETE