The City of Manhattan Beach City Hall is comprised of various departments, including human resources, community development, finance, fire and police. It houses the offices of the city manager, attorney and clerk. The city attorney s office provides legal counsel to the city council, drafts ordinances and resolutions, reviews contracts and represents the city in litigation. The City of Manhattan Beach City Hall s finance department provides a variety of services related to accounting, payroll, investments, utility billing, parking, purchasing, information systems, and business and animal licensing. It also has a parks and recreation department that organizes several events, classes and activities, as well as supports economic development. The city hall is located in Manhattan Beach, Calif.