Manhattan Beach City Council: Regular Meeting - June 2, 2026

The City of Manhattan Beach City Council held a regular meeting on June 2, 2026, focusing extensively on budgetary and procurement matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a sole source contract to rent Meridian barriers for World Cup event security, with an expenditure of approximately $200,000, and the presentation and adoption of a $177.3 million five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) covering 107 projects, including funding reallocations and project prioritizations. The council also reviewed and adopted the fiscal year 2027 operating budget, addressing a $9.5 million deficit largely due to a $6 million one-time transfer to the insurance reserve fund, and discussed potential cost containment measures and revenue enhancements such as credit card fee pass-throughs, parking citation fine increases, and utility users tax considerations. Additionally, the council approved three new full-time positions and three reclassifications after deliberation on staffing needs and budget impacts. The meeting concluded with council assignments and procedural discussions. Overall, the meeting was marked by detailed financial planning, contract approvals related to event security, and capital project funding decisions.