CITY MB NEWS
LET'S SAVE WATER TOGETHER
California is in a declared state of emergency after recording its second dry year in a row, calling for a greater push for water conservation. To contribute to the water saving efforts, Manhattan Beach is under a Stage 1 Water Shortage. In addition to the City’s Permanent Water Conservation Requirements, City residents must participate in the following guidelines: • Landscape irrigation using potable water shall be limited to no more than fifteen (15) minutes per watering zone per watering day. • Landscape watering with potable water shall be limited to three (3) times per week between: • 6:00 PM on Monday and 9:00 AM the following Tuesday; • 6:00 PM on Wednesday and 9:00 AM the following Thursday; and • 6:00 PM on Saturday and 9:00 AM the following Sunday. • This subsection shall not apply to any drip irrigation system, irrigation system maintenance, leak repair or new planting of low water usage plants or if reclaimed water is utilized as permitted by law. Another way to participate in the efforts to conserve water while saving money is through SoCal Water$mart Program. Property owners can receive various rebates for water efficient purchases, such as clothes washers, toilets, and turf removal. For more information on the current Water Conservation Requirements and the SoCal Water$mart Program, visit: www.manhattanbeach.gov/drought.
WATER SAVING TIPS More than ever, water conservation is vital to Manhattan Beach. As of January 2022, the City has entered into Stage 1 Water Shortage restrictions. 1
Cut back on rinsing water if you have a newer dishwasher. Newer models clean dishes more thoroughly and require minimal rinsing beforehand.
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water run while rinsing. Fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water.
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Some refrigerators, air conditioners and ice-makers are cooled with wasted flows of water. Consider upgrading with air-cooled appliances for significant water savings. Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the house, sidewalk, or street.
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Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons per month.
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Choose shrubs and groundcovers instead of turf for hard-to-water areas such as steep slopes and isolated strips.
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Install covers on pools and spas and check for leaks around your pumpsGarden.
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Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost vegetable food waste instead and save gallons every time.
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Plant in the fall when conditions are cooler and rainfall is more plentiful.
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Replace old dishwashers with Energy Star appliances
CITY OFFICIALS
Hildy Stern . . . . . . . . . . . . Mayor Steve Napolitano. . . . . . . . Mayor Pro Tem Richard Montgomery . . . . Councilmember Joe Franklin. . . . . . . . . . . . Councilmember Suzanne Hadley . . . . . . . . Councilmember Tim Lilligren. . . . . . . . . . . City Treasurer
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS
Bruce Moe. . . . . . . . . . . . . City Manager Liza Tamura . . . . . . . . . . . City Clerk Quinn Barrow. . . . . . . . . . City Attorney
REMEMBER TO SIGN-UP AND OPT-IN FOR ALERT SOUTH BAY The City of Manhattan Beach has enhanced its emergency communication platform and is transitioning emergency messaging from NIXLE to Everbridge. You can now choose to receive notifications about events that may affect your home, workplace, schools, and more. Locally, the new Everbridge system is known as Alert Southbay. As a reminder, NIXLE will eventually be phased out and the Everbridge/Alert Southbay system will be the City of Manhattan Beach's only emergency alert system. Remaining NIXLE users will be notified when the City will be discontinuing notifications.
HOW TO REGISTER 1
GO TO ALERTSOUTHBAY.COM TO MAKE A PROFILE
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TEXT ALERTSB TO 888777 TO RECEIVE THE LINK TO REGISTER
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DOWNLOAD THE EVERBRIDGE APP FROM THE APP STORE
Your information is protected and will only be used to notify you in the event of an emergency, or for the categories you subscribe to. www.alertsouthbay.com
BECOME A MBCERTA MEMBER
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 Council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at City Hall, 6 PM
PLANNING COMMISSION
Planning Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at City Hall, 6 PM 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 at City Hall, 6 PM Allen Kirschenbaum. . . . . . Member At-Large George Apostol. . . . . . . . . . Business Community Kathleen Paralusz. . . . . . . . Member At-Large Steve Murillo . . . . . . . . . . . Business Community Bob DaGiau . . . . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Parks and Recreation Commission meets the 4th Monday of each month at City Hall, 6 PM Suzanne Karger. . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Bruce Greenberg. . . . . . . . . MBUSD District Nominee Ken Weiner. . . . . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Stephen Doran. . . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Laurie McCarthy. . . . . . . . . Older Adult Representative J.J. Turkmany, Jr.. . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Skylar Grampp.. . . . . . . . . . Student Representative
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Cultural Arts Commission meets the 3rd Monday of each month at City Hall, 6 PM Joe Marcy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Art Experience Fred Manna. . . . . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Rod Spackman . . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Karen Tokashiki . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Elizabeth Rubino. . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Lauren Ryan.. . . . . . . . . . . . Student Representative
LIBRARY COMMISSION
Library Commission meets the 2nd Monday of each month at City Hall, 6 PM Stefanie Bond. . . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Tracey Windes. . . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Bob Siemak. . . . . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Roberta Schreiner. . . . . . . . Member At-Large Janet Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . Member At-Large Aleena Parikh.. . . . . . . . . . . Student Representative