Submitted On: Apr 14, 2026, 12:13PM PDT
Service Project Proposal Form
City of Manhattan Beach Parks & Recreation Department
Full Name First Name: Sohni
Last Name: Chopra
Organization (if applicable) Girl Scouts
Phone Number
Email
Preferred Contact Method Email
Service Award Deadline Date September 10, 2026 12:00 PM Project Title Stay Safe MB: Coyote Awareness Signage at Local Parks Project Location (specific park/facility/area) Green belt, pollywog, sand dunes Park area Brief Description of the Project (What do you want
to build/create/improve?)
Post informational signs about coyotes- basic information about them, ways to stay safe, protecting pets, and a QR code to Manhattan Beach coyote website for reporting sightings.
Purpose/Community Benefit: (Why is this project
valuable to the community?)
These signs will teach residents—especially families and children—how to stay safe, protect pets, and respond appropriately if they encounter a coyote. The project will also include a small awareness campaign to ensure the information reaches the community.
Are there files attached to this submission? Y
es
Please list the materials you plan to use: Possibly:
Aluminum sign panels (0.040”–0.080”) Rust-proof, weatherproof, lasts 5–10+ years. UV-protected laminate coating. Prevents fading from sun exposure
U-channel metal posts (most common in cities) OR pressure-treated wooden posts Mounting brackets or pre-drilled holes- Galvanized bolts, nuts, and washers What is the estimated budget for the project? $200-$500 each location. Approximately $1500 max How will materials be funded? Donations
Fundraising
Estimated Start Date April 28, 2026 12:10 PM
Estimated Completion Date July 31, 2026 12:10 AM
Will the project require multiple workdays? Yes
If yes, please describe: A couple of days to install all posts at each location.
Project Team (List any volunteers, mentors,
supervisors, or organizations assisting with the
project.)
Myself
Friends and family
(Hopefully, the city to help install at locations)
Maintenance Plan (Who will maintain the project
after completion? What ongoing care is required?) The materials used should last for many years. Minimal upkeep.
Potential Impacts Please describe any possible
impacts to the community during the project (noise,
temporary closures, impacts to pathways, etc.)
Temporary noise while installing signs.
Does your project require any of the following?
(Staff will help determine this.) City tools/equipment
Signature Data First Name: Sohni
Last Name: Chopra
Email Address
Signed at: April 14, 2026 12:13pm America/Los_Angeles