TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Liza Tamura, City Clerk
George Gabriel, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT:Title
60-Day Update on Changes and Modifications Made by Leadership Manhattan Beach (City Clerk Tamura).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
At the request of City Council, receive an update on changes and modifications made by Leadership Manhattan Beach and discuss and provide direction on support the City provides to Leadership Manhattan Beach (LMB).
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended action however, the City regularly budgets and provides in-kind fee waivers and staff time towards various Leadership Manhattan Beach projects/initiatives. In the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget, the City has budgeted funds totaling $425 for Leadership Manhattan Beach events such as the Meet the City event, mock City Council meeting, and the graduation dinner.
Staff regularly participates in annual Leadership Manhattan Beach classes. Tuition costs have varied yearly but the current price for tuition is $899. Approximately two to four staff members in various departments participate in LMB classes on an annual basis and the City bears the full cost of tuition. Since 1996, the City has paid LMB approximately $28,366 for tuition and other miscellaneous expenses.
In addition to budgeted expenses, the City provides in-kind fee waivers for room reservations, permits and numerous hours in staff time. To conduct meetings for LMB business, LMB has utilized the following City facilities at no cost: Public Works Yard, City Council Chambers, and Police/Fire Conference Room. The City also waives room reservation fees for LMB at Marine Avenue Park and the Joslyn Community Center. Additionally, Staff estimates that since 2003, 718 staff hours have been utilized to complete various...
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