“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” September 15, 2026 City Council Meeting
PROJECT PULSE:
UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
(400 MANHATTAN BEACH BLVD &
PARKING LOT 3)
2CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
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CONTENTS
• Background
• Public Engagement Program
o Parking Lot 3
Preliminary conceptual design
Community feedback
Next steps
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
o 400 MBB
• Redevelopment Options
3CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Focused on two City-owned properties
in Downtown
º Parking Lot 3
º 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
• Community engagement and visioning
process to identify future uses
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
4CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
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PROJECT LOCATIONS
Lot 3
400 MBB
N
Metlox
Vons
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
5CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
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TIMELINE CONSIDERATION
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
.
VISION
August 2025 – July 2026
City Council to discuss
and narrow down
potential options
“Project Pulse”
community engagement
and visioning process
to develop preferred
options of the
community
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
6CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
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PROJECT PULSE - CURRENT STATUS
City Council Discussions
Additional Community Outreach & Engagement
City Council Direction & Discussion on Future Uses
Kick-Off Community Outreach
• Lot 3: Design > $ > Permit > Construction
• 400 MBB: Design > $ > Permit > Construction
(MAY 2025)
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
7CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
FALL 2025 SUMMER 2026
SEPTEMBER
2026
Community
Opinion Survey
Hometown Fair
Farmer’s Market
Focus Groups
Community
Partner Meetings
City Council
Direction on
Future
Uses
WINTER 2026
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
City Council Meeting
Open House
Survey & Focus Group
SPRING 2026
Planning Commission
FlashVote Survey
Older Adults Program
Design Charettes
City Council Meeting
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
8CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Statistically valid survey of 282
panel members
• Provided more information for
design charettes
º Desired uses in Downtown
º Public parking preferences
º Additional site considerations
FLASHVOTE SURVEY (APRIL 2026)
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
9CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Comments focused on:
º Providing more parking
º Providing more space for seniors
º Preference for more options without
commercial uses at both sites
OLDER ADULTS PROGRAM (APRIL 2026)
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
10CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” DESIGN CHARETTES – WORKSHOP #1
• May 30 -31, 2026
º Over 70 participants
º Input collected on both properties
Mix of uses
Site layout
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
Vision centered on open, social, and
outdoor -driven experiences
11CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
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• July 15, 2026
º Over 100 participants
º Previewed preliminary design concepts
for additional community input
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
12CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Public Engagement Program
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
13CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” PARKING LOT 3
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
14CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • People -oriented destination centered
on green space , social uses , and
community programming
o Outdoor seating, parking
PARKING LOT 3 - DESIGN CHARETTES
–
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
• Stacked 2 -3 story
structure
º Community uses
º Limited commercial
Stacked
building
design
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
15CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Parking/Commercial/Community Public Space
PARKING LOT 3 (OP. A) - OPEN HOUSE
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
NE AERIAL
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
16CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” PARKING LOT 3 (OP. B) - OPEN HOUSE
Parking & Community Public Space
NW AERIAL
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
17CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” PARKING LOT 3 - OPEN HOUSE
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
Community Feedback
• Support evenly split between both options
o Op. A : Complete community investment with
revenue generation and public activity
o Op. B: Parking as a priority need in Downtown
• Rooftop community space design and operations
• Preference for small-scale commercial
18CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Parallel process exploring
underground parking connection
º Engineering feasibility
º Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM)
estimate
Connection increases costs by $15M
METLOX CONNECTION FEASIBILITY
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
19CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Conclusion
º Feasible to engineer/construct
º Complex, potentially disruptive
º High cost ($15,000,000)
º Minimal increase in parking spaces
METLOX CONNECTION FEASIBILITY
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
20CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
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1. Separate discussion of sites moving forward
• Prioritize 400 MBB next steps
• Return for Parking Lot 3 later
2. Do not pursue underground parking
connection to Metlox
PARKING LOT 3: DISCUSSION
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
21CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Parking Lot 3
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
22CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
23CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Concept:
º Mixed-use development
Commercial
Open space/park
º Limited on-site parking
400 MBB - DESIGN CHARETTES
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
24CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Flexible , largely open with green
space , surface parking , adaptable uses
º Garden, outdoor seating, small F&B*
400 MBB - DESIGN CHARETTES
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS * F&B: Food & Beverage o Mostly open
design or
limited
development
near MBB
Development
Open
Space
25CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Commercial/Limited Parking/Pedestrian Plaza
400 MBB - OPEN HOUSE
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
26CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Community Feedback
• Generally supportive of a pedestrian-oriented,
mixed-use public destination
• Builds upon the existing small-town character
• Concerns raised with impacts to nearby
residents and increased traffic
• Some preference for alternative uses
400 MBB - OPEN HOUSE
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
27CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
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PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
28CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
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PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
29CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
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PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
30CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
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PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
31CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
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PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
32CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
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PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
33CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
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PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
34CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
35CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
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PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
36CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
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PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
37CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
38CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
39CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
40CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
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PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
41CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
42CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard –
Design Concept
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
43CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” 400 MBB - PEDESTRIAN PLAZA
• General Community Feedback
º Traffic control, circulation, loading activities
º Walkability, pedestrian spaces/uses
º Monthly art walk, small businesses pop-
ups, outdoor dining
º Beautification and public gathering spaces
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
44CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” 400 MBB - PEDESTRIAN PLAZA
Considerations for flexible, community-
oriented outdoor space:
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
• Community input
• Opportunities for various activities
• Previous City Council direction
• Small-scale development
• Revenue generation
• Traffic-control
• Pedestrian safety
45CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
Community
Interest• Concerns identified:
o Traffic and loading issues
o Attracting more non-residents
o More open/green space desired
• Supportive of:
o Retractable bollards
o Outdoor dining flexibility
o Opportunity for events & low-intensity project
400 MBB - PEDESTRIAN PLAZA
Neighborhood Survey and
Focus Groups
Yes (5)
No (13)
Not sure (1)
46CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard –
Pedestrian Plaza
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
47CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • August 2025
º Directed staff to reach out to Vons
• April 2026
º Last update provided at City Council meeting
• September 2026
º Ownership has indicated a desire to continue
discussions - Potential project not yet defined
º Significant delay will impact redevelopment of
400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
VONS OUTREACH UPDATE
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
48CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • August 2025
Direction to explore building height increase
• April 2026
Amendment initiated to allow greater height
• August 2026
Planning Commission study session
• Fall 2025
º Planning Commission public hearing
º City Council public hearing
LCP* HEIGHT AMENDMENT - STATUS
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
* LCP: Local Coastal
Program
49CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Existing Parking Lot New Parking Lot
Number of
Spaces 26 41
Work Required Install Parking Kiosk(s) Demolition &
Construction
Estimated Cost No Additional Cost* or
approx. $5,000**
Demolition: $216,000***
Construction: Unknown****
Estimated
Annual Revenue $243,000 - $275,400 $383,200 - $434,300
ALTERNATIVE INTERIM USE – PUBLIC PARKING
* If completed as part of CIP project for parking kiosks ** If done independently from CIP project
*** Demolition cost is already budgeted.
****For reference, Parking Lot 3 cost approximately $2,000,000 excluding demolition PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
50CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
ALTERNATIVE INTERIM USE – PUBLIC PARKING
Lot 7400 MBB
51CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Construct as CIP project
º Not a typical municipal government activity
• Obtain Private Development Partner
º Long-term ground lease (similar to Metlox) or
property sale
º Additional market analysis and due diligence
required
DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
52CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”
1. Time–limited discussion with Vons
2. Combination of uses for mixed-use
development
3. Pedestrian plaza concept
4. Alternative interim use
5. City as developer or public-private
partnership
400 MBB - DISCUSSIONS
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
53CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • In-person
announcements at
various meetings
• Postcards mailed to
300-foot radius
• Newspaper
• Social media
PUBLIC OUTREACH – WORKSHOPS
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
54CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Email notification to interested parties
• Mailed notifications to 300-foot radius
• Newspaper advertisement
• Social media
PUBLIC OUTREACH – TODAY’S MEETING
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
55CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” General
º Separate discussion of sites moving forward
• Prioritize 400 MBB next steps
• Return to Parking Lot 3 at a later date
Parking Lot 3
º Underground parking connection to Metlox
Recommendation to not pursue this connection
DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ITEMS
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
56CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”
DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ITEMS
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
• Time-limited continued discussion with Vons
º Recommend 90-days
• Combination of uses
º First Floor: Retail or Food and Beverage
º Second Floor: Creative Office
º Surface parking for tenants
57CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.”
DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ITEMS
PROJECT PULSE: DOWNTOWN MB UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard
• Pedestrian plaza concept
• Alternative interim use – paid public parking
º Install kiosk(s) and use site as-is
º Demolish building and construct surface lot
• Development Process
º CIP Project
º Development Partner
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” PROJECT PULSE: ONE-YEAR
UPDATE & NEXT STEPS
(400 MANHATTAN BEACH BLVD &
PARKING LOT 3)
September 15, 2026 City Council Meeting