TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Manager
FROM:
Masa Alkire, Community Development Director
Adam Finestone, Planning Manager
Tari Kuvhenguhwa, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:Title
Project Pulse Status Update Related to the Public Engagement Program and Redevelopment Options for City Owned-Properties Located at 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard (Former US Bank Building) and 1155 Morningside Drive (Parking Lot 3) (No Immediate Budget Impact) (Community Development Director Alkire).
(Estimated Time: 45 mins.)
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive this update, discuss and provide additional direction regarding the redevelopment of City-owned properties located at the 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard and 1155 Morningside Drive (Project Pulse).
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Sufficient funds are budgeted to complete the current phase of public engagement efforts, including design charettes. Funding for detailed design services and construction of projects at either site has not yet been allocated, and staff will return with potential funding sources for that work based on City Council direction at a future meeting.
BACKGROUND:
In April 2025, the City acquired the property located at 400 Manhattan Beach Boulevard due to its location in the City's downtown, proximity to the City's Civic Center, and the multitude of opportunities it would present for the City in terms of community benefits, preservation of local character, revenue generation, and investment in long-term value. In the spring of 2025, City staff established "Project Pulse" as a coordinated approach for the redevelopment of that property and the City-owned Parking Lot 3 property at 1155 Morningside Drive. The name Project Pulse represents a commitment on behalf of the City to keep its collective finger on the community's pulse regarding the future de...
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