CITY MB NEWS MANHATTAN BEACH DROUGHT-RELATED RESTRICTIONS In response to California’s persistent drought conditions, the City Council has declared a Stage 2 Water Shortage and imposed drought restrictions in accordance with the emergency water conservation regulations enacted by the State Water Resources Control Board. Effective immediately, Manhattan Beach households are limited to watering lawns and landscapes to two days per week for no more than fifteen minutes per watering cycle between 6:00 PM on Wednesday and 9:00 AM the following Thursday; and between 6:00 PM on Saturday and 9:00 AM the following Sunday. Under state regulations, commercial, industrial, and institutional sites are also prohibited from watering “non-functional turf” (grass that is ornamental and not used for recreation and community events) with potable water. REACH MANHATTAN BEACH MOBILE APP Did you know you can report issues around town such as potholes, cracked sidewalks, park maintenance, or even graffiti through the app? The Reach Manhattan Beach app is your mobile connection to the City of Manhattan Beach, anytime, anywhere! The free mobile app is designed to provide residents, businesses, and visitors the opportunity to access City services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. While viewed as another communication tool between the City and the public, the app is designed to help improve the efficiency in the City’s response times to service requests. Get a head start by downloading the free app now in the Apple App or Google Play stores.
To learn more about opportunities to conserve water, please visit www.manhattanbeach.gov/drought. WATER RATE INCREASE At its meeting on June 7, the City Council approved a change to the water rates effective November 1, 2022. The rates will be reflected in the January 2023 bill. Although the actual rates paid will vary based on water usage, bi-monthly water bills for average ratepayers will increase by approximately $24.65 (or $12.33 per month). PECK RESERVOIR UPDATE The Peck Reservoir Project is in its final stages of completion. Due to supply chain challenges, the anticipated end date for construction has been extended to Summer 2022. In turn, the
commissioning of the Peck Reservoir will occur sometime in Fall 2022. The new 8 million gallon reservoir seeks to enhance the City’s drinking water storage and system reliability to help ensure long-term dependability, balance the use of local groundwater with the current imported supply, and bring the existing facilities and equipment up to today’s standards to help protect the water supply and distribution for residents. To take a virtual tour of the facility to see the magnitude of the project, visit www.manhattanbeach.gov/peckreservoirproject COYOTE MANAGEMENT ACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES At its July 5 meeting, the City Council directed staff to provide a preliminary report of trapping services and investigate the coyote population in Manhattan Beach. This call to action is due to the recent sightings and reported activities within City limits. As City staff focus on a coyote management approach and educating the community through public outreach, we would like to remind residents to follow important safeguards to protect pets against these wild animals. Residents are urged not to approach, contact, feed, or attempt to capture the coyotes. Coyotes do not require open space to survive, and have successfully adapted to living in close proximity to humans. Coyotes are most active between dusk and dawn; however, they can be seen at any time of day. The following safeguards are provided to protect you and your pets from wildlife: • Do not leave small children or pets outside unattended. • If followed by a coyote, make loud noises.
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• If a coyote attacks a person, immediately
call 911.
• Put garbage in tightly closed containers that
cannot be tipped over.
• Remove sources of water, especially in dry
climates.
• Bring pets in at night, and do not leave pet
food outside. • Avoid using bird feeders as they attract rodents and other coyote prey. • Provide secure enclosures for rabbits or other outdoor pets. • Pick up fallen fruit, and cover compost piles. Visit www.manhattanbeach.gov/coyotes to learn how to keep your pets and loved ones safe. Please contact Manhattan Beach Police Department Animal Control (310) 802-5160 for more information and to report a sighting. If a coyote is posing an imminent threat to life, call 911. OUTDOOR DINING UPDATE At its July 5 meeting, City Council discussed the long-term outdoor dining and business uses on public and private property. In an effort to begin the public outreach process and review opportunities and challenges that exist with permanent outdoor dining on the public rightof-way, and specifically in parklets, the City Council directed staff to proceed with forming an at-large working group. This working group will be comprised of residents and business owners representing the community, business group liaisons, a member of the Parking and Public Improvement Commission, and a member of the Planning Commission. More information about the committee will be coming soon.
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7. 2 9 . 2 2 6 - 9 P M Manhattan Beach Art Center 15 6 0 M a n h a t t a n B e a c h B L V D . Manhattan Beach, 90266 ANNUAL COMMUNITY EXHIBITION The Manhattan Beach Art Center (MBAC) is proud to present the Manhattan Beach Annual Community Exhibition. Celebrate national Parks and Rec Month and discover everything Manhattan Beach has to offer! Revel with leisure, hidden gems and hot spots through the eyes and lenses of local artists. Enjoy original artwork by the community in a variety of mediums. This exhibition is a portrait of Manhattan Beach and its progressive, laid back lifestyle familiar to all! Manhattan Beach Annual Community Exhibition is on view at the Manhattan Beach Art Center July 29 through October 2, 2022.
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Sharpen your skills, learn how to respond to emergencies, and how to survive in case of a disaster. For more information, contact Jeanne (1certtraining@gmail.com). ARE YOU PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY? Manhattan Beach Community Emergency Response Team Association (MBCERTA) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization created to enhance disaster preparedness and emergency response for our City. We work under the auspices of the Manhattan Beach Fire Department. Our 22-hour class teaches you how to take care of yourself, your family and neighbors in the event of a disaster, such as an earthquake. It includes: disaster preparedness, fire suppression, light search & rescue, medical triage & victim treatment, communication and more. The class is free to those who live and work in Manhattan Beach. For more information, please email info@mbcerta.org. mbcerta.org
CITY OFFICIALS
City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at City Hall, 6 PM Steve Napolitano. . . . . . Mayor Richard Montgomery . . . . Mayor Pro Tem Joe Franklin. . . . . . . . . . . . Councilmember Suzanne Hadley . . . . . . . . Councilmember Hildy Stern . . . . . . . . . . . . Councilmember Tim Lilligren. . . . . . . . . . . City Treasurer
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS
Bruce Moe. . . . . . . . . . . . . City Manager Liza Tamura . . . . . . . . . . . City Clerk Quinn Barrow. . . . . . . . . . City Attorney
PLANNING COMMISSION
Planning Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month Kristin Sistos. . . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large James Dillavou. . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Joseph Ungoco . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Robert Tokashiki. . . . . . . . Member At-Large Gerry Morton . . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large
PARKING AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSION
Parking and Public Improvements Commission meets the 4th Thursday of each month. Allen Kirschenbaum. . . . . Member At-Large George Apostol. . . . . . . . . Business Community Kathleen Paralusz. . . . . . . Member At-Large Stephen D’Amico. . . . . . . Business Community Bob DaGiau . . . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Parks and Recreation Commission meets the 4th Monday of each month. Russ Allen. . . . . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Bruce Greenberg. . . . . . . . MBUSD District Nominee Ken Weiner. . . . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Stephen Doran. . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Laurie McCarthy. . . . . . . . Older Adult Representative Tracey Windes. . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Race Serota. . . . . . . . . . . . Student Representative
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Cultural Arts Commission meets the 3rd Monday of each month. Joe Marcy. . . . . . . . . . . . . Art Experience Suzanne Karger. . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Rod Spackman . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Karen Tokashiki . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Elizabeth Rubino. . . . . . . . Member At-Large Riya Attam . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Representative
LIBRARY COMMISSION
Library Commission meets the 2nd Monday of each month. Stefanie Bond. . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Diane Levitt . . . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Sadie Newell. . . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Roberta Schreiner. . . . . . . Member At-Large Janet Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Emma Darrow. . . . . . . . . . Student Representative Please visit www.manhattanbeach.gov/boardsandcommissions for detailed meeting information.