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CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH
PARKING AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS COMMISSION
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
April 28, 2022
A. CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Parking and Public Improvements Commission of the City of Manhattan Beach, California was held on April 28, 2022 at the hour of 6:06pm., via Zoom Call.
B. PLEDGE TO FLAG
C. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners DaGiau, Kirschenbaum (tardy), Paralusz and Chair Murillo
Absent: Apostol
Staff Present: Traffic Engineer Erik Zandvliet
City Engineer Katherine Doherty
Clerks: Fel Cortez
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
07/28/22-1 Regular Meeting – December 02, 2021
Commissioner Kirschenbaum joined the meeting.
MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Paralusz/DaGiau) to approve the minutes without corrections.
AYES: DaGiau, Kirschenbaum, Paralusz, and Chair Murillo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Apostol
E. REMOTE MEETING FINDING
07/28/22-2 Parking and Public Improvements Commission Reconsideration of the Circumstances of the Declared COVID -19 Emergency to Determine Whether the Parking and Public Improvements Commission Should Continue to Hold Remote Meetings Pursuant to AB 361’s Special Teleconferencing Requirements
MOTION: It was moved and seconded (Kirschenbaum/Paralusz) that the Parking and Public Improvements Commission shall continue to hold remote meetings Pursuant to AB 361’s Special Teleconferencing Requirements
AYES: DaGiau, Paralusz, Kirschenbaum, and Chair Murillo NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Apostol
F. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (3-minute Limit)
Chair Murillo opened Audience Participation.
No Audience Participation.
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Chair Murillo closed audience participation.
G. GENERAL BUSINESS
07/28/22-3 Review of Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 through 2026-2027 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Plan.
Traffic Engineer Zandvliet introduced City Engineer Katherine Doherty to present the staff report.
City Engineer Doherty presented the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan list of projects, noting the total project value of $148,183,561, of which $58,700,000 is prior year appropriations, and highlighted changes made in the Plan.
Commissioner DaGiau asked for clarification on why there is a jump in cost between years for street pavement project costs. City Engineer Doherty explained that the jump in cost was an established rate increase that follows design year cost to construction year costs.
Traffic Engineer Zandvliet asked if the City u ses multiple years’ funds for a particular resurfacing project. City Engineer Doherty confirmed.
Commissioner DaGiau asked if this plan was already presented to the City Council. City Engineer Doherty stated that this would be presented to the City Council at the May 10, 2022, Budget Study Session.
Commissioner Kirschenbaum asked if the kiln would be installed in the next fiscal year. City Engineer Doherty confirmed.
Commissioner DaGiau asked who owns the City Hall property. Traffic Engineer Zandvliet stated that the City owns their own building.
Chair Murillo thanked City Engineer Doherty for her presentation.
H. OTHER ITEMS
07/28/22-4 Staff Updates
Traffic Engineer Zandvliet provided the following staff updates:
• Outdoor Dining Update – City Council decided to allow occupancy to exceed 100% in the outdoor areas.
• Slurry Seal Project Update
• Bicycle Racks added in Downtown area and North-End Manhattan Beach • Manhattan Beach Advanced Traffic Signal (MBATS) System – Fiber Optic Loops • Local Travel Network – Wayfinding signs and features to encourage low speed travel 07/28/22-5 Commissioner Items
Commissioner Paralusz asked for updates on the Peck Avenue and Manhattan Beach Boulevard left - turn signal. Traffic Engineer Zandvliet stated that the design is 95% complete and should be put out for construction bidding soon.
Commissioner DaGiau asked in what phase is the MBATS project. Traffic Engineer Zandvliet stated it is about 85% designed. The City is working with the consultant. He further stated that the M BATS project will include upgrading eight to ten traffic signals.
Chair Murillo asked about the 12 th St. and Highland Avenue flashing beacons. Traffic Engineer Zandvliet stated that, as part of the current slurry seal project, extra striping and signs would be added to this intersection. Traffic Engineer Zandvliet further stated that the funds from the Non -Motorized Transportation Fund presented by City Engineer Doherty would fund the flashing beacons at this intersection.
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hair Murillo thanked the Parking and Public Improvements Commission for allowing him to be the chair for the commission.
I. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:48p.m. to the Parking and Public Improvements Commission Regular Meeting on May 26, 2022 at 6:00p.m. via ZOOM Call.