This is a general policy level Work Plan; Council recognizes that it is not all-inclusive and that issues and priorities may change during the year. The Work Plan will be updated throughout the year as items are completed or there are significant accomplishments achieved. Copies are available in the City Manager's office and on the City's website at www.citymb.info.

The following items have been identified as significant issues that the Manhattan Beach City Council plans to address during 2002-2003. The actions listed below each Work Plan item indicate specific steps to be taken or issues to be considered.

Art in Public Places

1. Funding Alternatives - Cultural Arts Commission, March 2002; City Council, April 2002
2. Develop City-wide Donation Policy (Council July 2002)
3. Work with Arts Manhattan on Sculpture Garden

Community Emergency Preparedness

1. Respond to the "Call for Service" by President Bush
2. Enhance Coordination & Support of Neighborhood Watch Program
3. Map Neighborhood Watch Areas with GIS
4. Consider Developing Medical Citizen Response Teams
5. Develop a "Citizens' Police Academy"
6. Implement the Reverse 911 System

Council Meeting Process

1. Research Other Cities' Practices
2. Review Commission Process
3. Review Joint Meetings with Boards & Commissions
4. Review Study Session Policy
5. Present Findings and Recommendations to the City Council
6. Review Agenda Process

E-Government

1. Complete the Information Systems Masterplan
2. Implement On-line Registration for Parks & Recreation Classes
3. Implement On-line Payment of Water/Trash Bills

General Plan Update

1. Finalize Draft General Plan
2. Distribute Draft for Public Review
3. Hold Neighborhood and GPAC Subcommittee Meetings
4. Prepare & Distribute Draft EIR for Public Review
5. Hold Public Hearings - Planning Commission & City Council
6. Adopt the General Plan & EIR

Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 34

1. Review Requirements with City Council
2. Report on Status of Compliance
3. Implement Requirements (June 2003)

Inter-Governmental Relations

1. Continue with State Lobbying Efforts
2. Attend League of California Cities "Legislative Action Days"
3. Work with Consultant Bob Levy
4. Support Grassroots Network Program

Labor Negotiations

1. Negotiate Fire MOU (expires July 26, 2002)
2. Negotiate Teamsters' MOU (expires November 1, 2002)

LAX Activities

1. Monitor Activities
2. Keep City Council & Community Informed

Library Commission

1. Hold Joint City Council & Library Commission Meeting
2. Define Role & City Council's Expectations

Lifetime Achievement Award

1. Develop Criteria Specific to Manhattan Beach
2. Present Recommendation to City Council

Metlox Development

1. Finalize and Approve DDA
2. Approve the Master Use Permit
3. Approve the Coastal Development Permit
4. Determine Financing Strategies for Parking Structure & Plaza
5. Decide Appropriate Size of Parking Structure
6. Break Ground

National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

1. Consider Implementing the "Adopt-a-Storm Drain" Program
2. Keep Council Informed of Requirements

Neighborhood Traffic Program

1. Approve Guidelines, Standards, and Toolbox
2. Hold Public Meetings
3. Conduct Traffic Studies in Selected Areas (using approved guidelines)
4. Incorporate Program Goals & Policies into General Plan

North-End Public Improvement Plan

1. Continue to Work with North-End Businesses
2. Reach Consensus on BID & Use
3. Complete Concept Plan
4. Present Concept Plan to Parking & Public Improvements Commission and City Council

Polliwog Park

1. Rebid Project - June 2002
2. Begin Construction - September 2002
3. Complete Construction - February 2003

Public Safety Facility Project

1. Complete Project Design & Plan Check
2. Make Temporary Parking Changes - 13th & 15th Streets, Morningside, Joslyn Center Area
3. Appoint Traffic & Parking Committee
4. Begin Construction in Coordination with Metlox Project

Recognize Boards & Commissions

1. Look for Opportunities to Recognize and Thank Board & Commission Members for their Service to the Community

Resident Satisfaction Survey

1. Conduct Survey - Fall 2002
2. Present Results to City Council & the Community

Sand Dune Park

1. Consider Parks & Recreation Commission Recommendations
2. Develop Action Plan
3. Implement Council-Directed Changes

South Bay Regional Public Communications Authority (RCC)

1. Hold Grand Opening of New Facility (tentatively June 6, 2002)
2. Market the Service to Other Agencies

"Stopper" Program

1. Coordinate Public Appearances
2. Develop & Conduct Promotional Activities
3. Discuss Licensing

Trash Collection

1. Subcommittee Recommendation to City Council
2. City Council Authorize Negotiations
3. Implement New Trash Contract by October 1, 2002
4. Develop Construction Demolition Debris Reporting System
5. Consider Regional Reporting Group
6. Analyze Administrative Cost for Household Hazardous Waste Program

Utility Undergrounding

1. Present Status Report to City Council
2. Submit Formal Letter to Public Utilities Commission
3. Monitor Progress