“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.” Consideration of Resolution Approving
a Coastal Development Permit to
Approve the City Parking Management
Study Report, and Discussion of Metered
Parking and Merchant Permit Parking
Rates
City Council Meeting – April 7, 2026
2CITY 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.” Requested Actions
APRIL 7. 2026
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• Conduct a Public Hearing
• Adopt a Resolution approving a CDP
• Direct staff to pursue implementation
• Receive metered parking and Merchant
Permit updates
• Provide staff direction related to potential
changes in parking meter rates and
Merchant Permit parking structure
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.” • Prior Downtown parking studies in 1984, 1990, 1998 &
2008
• 14 public off -street facilities, 500+ on -street spaces • North Manhattan Beach commercial district added
• Intended as a guideline to assist City in implementing comprehensive, coastal -approved parking solutions for
customers, visitors, employees and residents.
• Goal to improve quality of life and preserve City’s
character
Background
APRIL 7. 2026
CITY PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY REPORT
4CITY 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.” • Walker Consultants initiated study in May 2024
• Parking counts - Summer and Fall 2024
• Future Conditions Study - Spring 2025
• Developed Strategies and Toolkit - Summer 2025
• Stakeholder Outreach - Summer 2025
• PPIC reviewed Strategies and Toolkit - Sept. 25, 2025 • Council approved Strategies and Toolkit – Nov 3, 2025 • PPIC recommended approval of Report – Feb. 26, 2026
Background
APRIL 7. 2026
CITY PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY REPORT
5CITY 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.” Draft Study Report
APRIL 7. 2026
CITY PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY REPORT
MANHATTAN BEACH
CITY PARKING
MANAGEMENT STUDY
• Executive Summary
• Existing Conditions
• Future Conditions Analysis
• Parking Management Strategies and Toolkit
• Potential Funding Sources
• Conclusions
• Stakeholder Outreach Summary
6CITY 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 Conditions Summary
APRIL 7. 2026
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• Peak Summer weekend parking
demand exceeds 96% in
Downtown and 98% in North MB
• Peak non-Summer weekend
parking demand exceeds 90%
• Peak Summer weekday parking
demand ranges from 85 -93%
• Peak non -Summer weekend
parking demand averages 85% in
Downtown and 65% in North MB
• Beach parking overflows into
commercial and residential areas
during Summer
7CITY 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.” • Source of Need
• Densification of Parcels
• Ambient Growth
• Existing Unmet Demand
• Unmet demand calculated for summer weekday/off -
peak weekend demand, not peak summer weekend
demand.
Future Parking Needs - Downtown
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Source of Need Number of Spaces
Supply Increase Due to Densification up to 1:1 FAR 60
Supply Increase Due to Ambient Growth 85
Supply Increase Due to Unmet Demand 150
Total 295
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.” • Source of Need
• Ambient Growth
• Existing Unmet Demand
• Unmet demand calculated for summer weekday/off -
peak weekend demand, not peak summer weekend
demand.
Future Parking Needs – North MB
APRIL 7. 2026
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Source of Need Number of Spaces
Non-Beach Supply Increase Due to Ambient Growth 15
Non-Beach Supply Increase Due to Unmet Demand 25
Beach Supply Increase Due to Unmet Demand 40
Total 80
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.” Parking Strategies
APRIL 7. 2026
CITY PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY REPORT
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.” Parking Strategies
APRIL 7. 2026
CITY PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY REPORT
11CITY 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 Strategies
APRIL 7. 2026
CITY PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY REPORT
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.” Parking Strategies
APRIL 7. 2026
CITY PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY REPORT
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 Strategies
APRIL 7. 2026
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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.” • Priority Projects/Strategies Recommended by PPIC
• Evaluate of Lot 4’s end -of-life status
• Accelerate negotiations with Chevron for potential parking solutions
• Increase parking supply, including consideration of Lot 4 • Pursue microtransit pilot project
• Establish a task force to bundle and advance strategy implementation efficiently
• Develop a parking strategy for large events and peak seasons • Explore seasonal pricing
• Create a more active parking management program tailored to special events/peak periods
PPIC Strategy Priorities
APRIL 7. 2026
CITY PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY REPORT
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.” • Study Recommendation:
• Increase on-street meter rates relative to off -street rates and align them with market conditions
• Consider seasonal rate structure (Lower in off -season) • Staff requests direction re: strategy and annual price adjustment for future Council approval
Short-Term Parking Update (Strategy 1.1)
APRIL 7. 2026
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Parking Meter Rates
Parking Type Before
4/15/2025
After
4/15/2025
Parking Study
Suggested Rate
On-Street Spaces $ 2.00 $ 2.50 $2.00 to $4.00 Seasonally Off-Street Lots $ 2.00 $ 2.50 $1.50 to $3.00 Seasonally County & State Beach Lots $ 2.50 $ 3.50 $2.50 to $4.00 Seasonally 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.” • 5/20/2025 Council requested study of a phased
approach for rate increases and oversubscription formula • Study Recommendation:
• Implement a flexible or daily employee parking pass for part -time employees
• Increase Merchant Permit parking rates if waiting lists persist • City Council recommended further study of Merchant Permit program.
Merchant Parking Permit Update (Strategy 7)
APRIL 7. 2026
CITY PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY REPORT
Merchant Permit Parking Rates
Permit Type Before
4/15/2025
After
4/15/2025
Parking Study
Suggested Rate
Monthly Permit $ 27.00 $ 45.00 Up to $100
Six-Month Permit $ 160.00 $ 250.00 Up to $600
Six-Month Permit (5+ Permits) $100.00 ea. No discount N/A 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.” • Current conditions
• Revenue Growth
• Monthly Permits issued
• Six-month permits issued
• Waitlist
• Staff requests direction re: strategy and annual price adjustment for future Council approval
Merchant Parking Permit Update (Strategy 7)
APRIL 7. 2026
CITY PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY REPORT
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.” • The public has been informed of this agenda item as
part of the City’s standard meeting notice practices
via public bulletin boards, website calendar, and
social media.
• Chamber of Commerce
• North Manhattan Beach Business and Professionals
Association (NMBBPA)
• Downtown Business and Professionals Association
(DBPA)
Public Notification, Outreach, and Comment
APRIL 7. 2026
CITY PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY REPORT
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.” Next Steps
APRIL 7. 2026
CITY PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY REPORT
• City Council approval of Study Report
• Implement strategies pursuant to City
Council priorities
• Develop capital projects
• Pursue funding for higher cost strategies
• Return to City Council for individual
strategies as needed