City of Manhattan Beach: Committee Meeting 1: Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Update

Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Update
The Hazard Mitigation process aims to make communities and infrastructure more resilient and less susceptible to damage, loss, or disruption when faced with natural or man-made hazards. This is achieved by assessing and updating the city’s hazard Mitigation Plan to address vulnerabilities and develop short and long-term mitigation strategies to protect the community of Manhattan Beach. Please note that The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requires hazard mitigation plans to be updated every five years. The City of Manhattan Beach adopted the current LHMP in May of 2019; therefore, the LHMP Update is due to FEMA by May 13, 2024.

A LHMP committee is currently being formed which will include: Emergency Management, City Departments, Elected Officials, MBUSD, Business community, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, MBCERTA, neighboring cities, representatives of vulnerable communities, and many more internal and external stakeholders. The schedule for the planning committee meetings is below, and will include all committee members, as well as any interested community members and stakeholders (locations and video links TBD).

UPCOMING MEETINGS

• Meeting # 1: Tuesday, November 28, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (AGENDA)
• Meeting # 2: Tuesday, December 12, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Meeting # 3: Tuesday, January 9, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Meeting # 4: Tuesday, January 30, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

MEETING INFORMATION 
https://citymb-info.zoom.us/j/93376200363
Meeting ID: 933 7620 0363

Zoom Meeting Instructions: There are multiple ways to join the meeting.   

The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Committee encourages the public to participate by submitting comments on agenda items or other subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Committee via email to cityclerk@manhattanbeach.gov, no later than 8:00 AM, the day of the meeting, if you are unable to join the meeting via Zoom.

Participants have the option of attending the meeting in person in City Council Chambers or via Zoom.

Zoom Meeting Instructions: There are multiple ways to join the meeting.

1.  Join Zoom Meeting via the internet (download app if needed): Direct URL:
   https://citymb-info.zoom.us/j/93376200363
   Meeting ID: 933 7620 0363
   During the meeting you will need to use the “raise hand” button through Zoom at the time the host invites the public to provide comments.
   
   
2. Join Zoom Meeting via Phone Application (download app if needed): Download Mobile Apps: https://zoom.us/download, Enter Meeting ID: 933 7620 0363
3. Join Zoom Meeting via Phone Conference (Voice Only): Phone Numbers: +1 669-900-6833 or +1 346-248-7799. Meeting ID: 933 7620 0363.
   During the meeting you will need to enter *9 on the phone’s dial pad at the time the host invites the public to provide comments.

Please Note – All microphones for non-Committee Members or Staff will be muted during the meeting, except during Public Comment periods for which you have requested to speak.

In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk's Office at (310) 802-5056 (voice) or (310) 546-3501 (TDD). In addition, if translation services are needed please contact the City Clerk's Office. Notification 36 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City will also be providing closed captioning for this meeting for the hearing impaired. 

The City is committed to protecting lives, promoting equity, and building resilience by tailoring strategies to address the unique needs and challenges faced by our vulnerable community members. Broad and engaged participation in the LHMP update will ensure the plan is a strong and important tool, resulting in a safer future for all. Additional meeting details and LHMP update information will follow in the days and months ahead. Download the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) flyer (PDF) or visit the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) webpage for more information.