Manhattan Beach Welcomes Newest Residents Via Baby Passports

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — Manhattan Beach Mayor Richard Montgomery is welcoming the newest members of Manhattan Beach with Baby Passports. Charlene and Todd Dipaola's new little one Theodore Michelangelo Dipaola, 1o months, received a Baby Passport during the ceremonial portion of the City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 18.

Said Montgomery, "I started the baby passport program in MB when I was mayor in 2008 -2009. It was modeled after a similar program i saw in Texas, my home state. It has been a big hit for babies born in MB and I believe we have passed over the 100 mark now. It offers our residents a unity item and allows us a chance to share some badly needed 'good news!'"

During tomorrow night's City Council meeting, Mayor Montgomery is expected to award another Baby Passport. This one is going to Knox Stone Charelian, whose parents are Arcie and Steve Charelian. Steve works for the City of Manhattan Beach as its finance director.

The agenda for tomorrow night's meeting is online here. Manhattan Beach Police Chief Derrick Abell is on the agenda to speak two times to council to address a grant used to enhance traffic safety in Manhattan Beach and talk about the proposed adoption of a three-year contract for unarmed security services with Contemporary Services Corporation.

City Manager Bruce Moe is also expected to provide an update on the formation of a task force on Bruce's Beach. Additionally, City Council will receive updates on COVID-19 and Los Angeles County information regarding it.

The meeting may be viewed via live streaming. Details are here. Information on City Council meetings and an archive of past meetings can be seen online here.