Manhattan Beach City Council: Regular Meeting - September 15, 2026

The City of Manhattan Beach City Council held a regular meeting on September 15, 2026, with significant focus on procurement and development projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the amendment of a contract with Park Mobile to authorize them as the merchant of record for the city's parking payment systems, involving a $1.1 million increase in compensation but no additional budget impact. The council also reviewed conceptual redevelopment plans for two city-owned properties, 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Parking Lot 3, with presentations on design options, parking solutions, and potential public-private partnerships. The council directed staff to prioritize the 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard project, not pursue an underground parking connection to the Metlocks site due to high costs, and continue discussions with the property owner of the adjacent Vans Market site with a 90-day deadline for mutual interest. Additionally, the council considered extending the MB Wave Rider microtransit pilot program for seven months at a reduced service level, funded by Proposition A local return funds, approving option three with three vehicles operating four days a week. The meeting included public comments on parking, development impacts, and transit services, and the council emphasized ongoing community engagement and the need for further financial and design analysis before final decisions.