TO:
Honorable Mayor Powell and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
David N. Carmany, City Manager
FROM:
Bruce Moe, Finance Director
Steve Charelian, Revenue Services Manager
SUBJECT:Title
Annual City Recognition of Longstanding Local Businesses
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council recognize businesses that have been providing services to the community for a number of years.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
The cost of the plaques and certificates is approximately $300.
BACKGROUND:
In 1993, the City Council created an awards program to recognize those longstanding businesses that have been providing services to the community for many years.
Every year the City recognizes those businesses that have achieved 10, 20 and 40 year continuous service milestones. Plaques are awarded to businesses that have served the community continuously for 40 years. Special proclamations are presented to businesses with 20 years while certificates are mailed to businesses with 10 years. For 2012, there are 2 plaques, 13 special proclamations and 33 certificates being awarded.
City Council has recognized the following awards in the past:
2011
2 Plaques
15 Special Proclamations
27 Certificates
2010
4 Plaques
18 Special Proclamations
37 Certificates
2009
8 Plaques
19 Special Proclamations
35 Certificates
2008
2 Plaques
28 Special Proclamations
38 Certificates
DISCUSSION:
This year, City Council will present plaques to two businesses in the 40 or more year category:
1. The Copy Shop
2. Whale of a Wash
Additionally, the following establishments have maintained their businesses within Manhattan Beach for 20 years and will be presented with special proclamations:
1. All-City Computers
2. Barbara J. Shigekuni, O.D.
3. City Wide Property Management
4. Cop-A-Tan (at 1133 Artesia Blvd., Ste. B)
5. Door to Door Valet Cleaners
6. Fino Manhattan
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