TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Mark Danaj, City Manager
FROM:
Nadine Nader, Assistant City Manager
Kendra Davis, Management Analyst
SUBJECT:Title
Discuss City's Mission Statement and Provide Direction (Continued from the September 5, 2017 City Council Regular Meeting) and Discuss Next Steps Regarding City Strategic Plan (Assistant City Manager Nader).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council discuss the City's mission statement and possible next steps regarding the City Strategic Plan and provide direction.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
No direct fiscal implications are associated with the recommended action. However, if the City Council chooses to change the current mission statement, it is printed on all business cards, and they would have the option to replace their business cards to reflect that change. This cost could be up to $250 to replace cards for all City Councilmembers. Staff will update their business cards as is required.
BACKGROUND:
Mission Statement
At the City Council retreat on May 3, 2017, City Council mentioned a desire to revisit the City's current mission statement, which is:
"The City of Manhattan Beach is recognized for providing exemplary municipal services and contributing to the exceptional quality of life afforded to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy living in visiting California's safest beach community."
The City's mission statement was updated on November 4, 2015 during the City Council retreat to discuss the City-wide Strategic Plan. The previous mission statement was:
"The City of Manhattan Beach is dedicated to providing exemplary municipal services, preserving our small beach town character and enhancing the quality of life for our residents, businesses and visitors."
At the City Council meeting on August 15, 2017, a discussion of the City's mission stat...
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