Thursday, September 25, 2025
4:00 PM
City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
City Council Chambers
Parking and Public Improvements Commission
APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Chair Joe Marcy
Vice Chair Gita O'Neill
Commissioner Stefan Kampe
Commissioner Allen Kirschenbaum
Commissioner Bob DaGiau
Meeting Minutes - Final
Regular Meeting
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CALL MEETING TO ORDERA.
Chair Marcy called the meeting to order.
Per Assembly Bill 2449, Commissioner Kirschenbaum made the following announcement:
I have developed virus-like symptoms. A test for COVID has resulted positive. To limit exposure to others, I have requested to participate remotely in the meeting on an emergency basis for just cause, per AB 2449. The required paperwork has been submitted to the Community Development Department.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAGB.
Commissioner O'Neill led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALLC.
Roll Call led by Assistant City Clerk Martha Alvarez.
Chair Joe Marcy, Vice Chair Gita O'Neill, Stefan Kampe, Allen Kirschenbaum and Bob DaGiau
Present: 5 -
APPROVAL OF AGENDAD.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kampe, seconded by Commissioner DaGiau, to approve the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Chair Marcy, Vice Chair O'Neill, Commissioner Kampe, Commissioner Kirschenbaum and Commissioner DaGiau
5 -
Nay: 0
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APPROVAL OF MINUTESE.
1. PPIC 25-0004This Item Contains the Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2025
APPROVE
Commissioner Kampe asked if he should be voting on the minutes when his Commissioner term began on September 3, 2025.
Assistant City Clerk Martha Alvarez confirmed that he should abstain from voting on the minutes.
A motion was made by Vice Chair O'Neill, seconded by Commissioner DaGiau, to approve the Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of July 25, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Chair Marcy, Vice Chair O'Neill, Commissioner Kirschenbaum and Commissioner DaGiau
4 -
Nay: 0
Abstain: Commissioner Kampe1 -
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)F.
Chair Marcy opened the floor to public comments.
The following individual(s) spoke:
Jim Burton
Seeing no further requests to speak, Chair Marcy closed the floor to public comments.
COMMISSION REORGANIZATIONG.
City Traffic Engineer Erik Zandvliet provided the staff presentation.
A motion was made by Chair Marcy, seconded by Commissioner Kampe, to appoint Commissioner O'Neill as Vice Chair of the Parking and Public Improvements Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Chair Marcy, Vice Chair O'Neill, Commissioner Kampe, Commissioner Kirschenbaum and Commissioner DaGiau
5 -
Nay: 0
GENERAL BUSINESSH.
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2. PPIC 25-0007Consideration of the Draft City Parking Management Strategies and Toolkit.
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
City Traffic Engineer Erik Zandvliet provided the staff presentation and responded to Commissioner questions.
The following information was presented regarding the City Parking Management Study Parking Strategies and Toolkit:
1. Parking Rate Structures and Time Limits
2. Off Street Parking Time Limits
3. Payment Methods
4. Valet and Attendant Parking
5. Shared Parking
6. Technology and Wayfinding to Improve Customer Service
7. Long Term Parking
Financial Services Manager Emy-Rose Hanna responded to Commissioner questions.
8. Residential Parking Permit System
9. Enforcement Hours
10. Enforcement Technology
11. Dynamic Pricing
12. Commercial Parking
13. Parking Requirements
14. Increase Parking Supply
16. Transportation Impact Fees (Presented out of order.)
15. Parking Benefits District
17. Bicycle Parking and Valet Parking
18. Micromobility
19. Marketing and Awareness
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20. On-Demand Microtransit
21. Remote Parking and Shuttle Transportation
22. Employee TDM Strategies
Chair Marcy opened the floor to public comments. The following individual(s) spoke:
Kelly Stroman
City Traffic Engineer Zandvliet clarified and defined ...
Jill Lamkin
Ron Koch
Jim Burton
Seeing no further requests to speak, Chair Marcy closed the floor to public comments.
City Traffic Engineer Zandvliet provided clarification as to what direction was needed for this discussion and responded to Commission questions.
City Traffic Engineer Zandvliet responded to the Commissioners questions.
Commission Recommendations
There was overall consensus that the Commission supported staff's recommendations on the proposed parking strategies, and made additional specific recommendations and priorities.
Electric Bike Share Program:
Concerns about increased e-bike traffic on the Strand without adequate enforcement
Lack of suitable docking station locations
Recommendation to revisit a non-motorized bike share option in the future Parking Rate Adjustments:
Consensus to implement a one-time increase in parking meter rates rather than a phased approach
Based on feedback from the business community: “Rip the Band-Aid off” Staff recommendation (Item 1.1b) was modified accordingly
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Parking Study Frequency:
Recommendation to establish a 10-year cycle for comprehensive parking studies
Acknowledged that COVID delayed the previous cycle
Best practice would be to conduct the next study no later than 2035 Priority Projects for Council Consideration:
The Commission identified several items to be prioritized with urgency:
Evaluation of Lot 4’s end-of-life status
Accelerating negotiations with Chevron for potential parking solutions Increasing parking supply, including consideration of Lot 14 Exploring micro-transit options, such as a shuttle system serving East Manhattan Beach and local schools
Establishing a task force to bundle and advance these initiatives efficiently Developing a parking strategy for large events and peak seasons, ensuring consistency and proactive management
Seasonal and Tiered Parking Rates:
Staff to explore seasonal and tiered pricing models for parking meters to better reflect demand patterns
Special Events Parking Management:
Recommendation to create a more active parking management program tailored to special events and peak visitor periods
City Traffic Engineer Zandvliet informed the commission that their recommendations would be presented to City Council on October 21, 2025, for consideration.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kampe, seconded by Chair Marcy, to not endorse the proposed bike share program. The motion cited concerns about increased electric bike traffic on the Strand without adequate enforcement of existing policies, and the lack of suitable locations for docking stations. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Chair Marcy, Vice Chair O'Neill, Commissioner Kampe, Commissioner Kirschenbaum and Commissioner DaGiau
5 -
Nay: 0
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OTHER ITEMSI.
City Traffic Engineer Zandvliet provided an update on the draft Food Truck Ordinance, which incorporates recommendations previously made by the Commission to regulate food trucks within the City. The ordinance includes the creation of a permitting program to manage food truck operations and locations. The draft ordinance is scheduled to be presented to the City Council on October 7, 2025.
ADJOURNMENTJ.
Chair Marcy adjourned the meeting to the October 23, 2025, Parking and Public Improvements Commission Regular Meeting.
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Martha Alvarez
Recording Secretary
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Joe Marcy
Chair
ATTEST:
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Erik Zandvliet
City Traffic Engineer