Manhattan Beach City Council: Regular Meeting - April 21, 2026

The City of Manhattan Beach City Council held a regular meeting on April 21, 2026, which included significant discussions on procurement and capital improvement projects. A key agenda item was the approval of a five-year Software as a Service (SaaS) agreement with Tyler Technologies for enterprise resource planning (ERP), enterprise permitting and licensing (EPL), and auxiliary systems, with a contract not to exceed $3.4 million. The council discussed the benefits of cloud migration, cost offsets through technology fees, and the importance of system security and disaster recovery. Additionally, the council received a status update on Project Pulse, focusing on redevelopment options for two city-owned properties: 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard and parking lot 3. Discussions included public engagement efforts, potential code amendments to increase height limits from 26 to 30 feet to allow for mixed-use development and parking structures, and considerations for underground parking to address downtown parking shortages. The council directed staff to explore these options further, including the possibility of rooftop community spaces and the financial implications related to debt service and parking revenue. Other topics included a community needs assessment for the Manhattan Beach Library, with recommendations for enhanced programming, maintenance, and potential expansion of community spaces. No votes were taken on library expansion but staff was directed to develop options for future consideration. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing key technology contracts and planning for downtown redevelopment with an emphasis on parking and community space enhancements.