Manhattan Beach City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting - State of the City - April 30, 2026

The City of Manhattan Beach held an adjourned regular meeting on April 30, 2026, featuring the annual State of the City address. The meeting included updates on city finances, public safety, infrastructure projects, and community engagement initiatives. Key procurement-related highlights included the city's acquisition of the former US Bank building for redevelopment, ongoing capital improvement projects such as the $30 million 28th Street storm water infiltration project funded largely by grants, and the approval of a contract with Aer Drone to implement a drone as a first responder program for the police department. The city council is preparing to review the upcoming fiscal year budget projecting $199.7 million in revenue against $210.6 million in expenditures, with challenges noted in balancing rising operational costs and infrastructure needs. Additionally, the city is advancing a microtransit pilot program operated by Circuit to improve mobility and access to business corridors, and is modernizing the business license tax code to support local businesses. These initiatives reflect the city's strategic investments in infrastructure, public safety technology, and economic development to maintain community character and support growth. No specific contract awards or RFPs were detailed in the transcript, but several procurement and capital projects were discussed as part of the city's ongoing operations and planning.