City of Manhattan Beach
1400 Highland Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Chair Joe Marcy
Vice Chair Gita O'Neill
Commissioner Stefan Kampe
Commissioner Allen Kirschenbaum
Commissioner Bob DaGiau
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Thursday, April 23, 2026
4:00 PM
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers and Zoom
Parking and Public Improvements Commission
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Meeting Minutes - Draft
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CALL MEETING TO ORDERA.
Chair Marcy called the meeting to order.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAGB.
Commissioner Kirschenbaum led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALLC.
Roll Call led by Administrative Analyst Priscilla Colindres.
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: Marcy, Kampe, Kirschenbaum and DaGiau4 -
Nay: 0
Absent: O'Neill1 -
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APPROVAL OF MINUTESE.
1. PPIC 26-0017Parking and Public Improvements Commission Minutes:
This Item Contains Minutes of the Following Meeting(s):
a) Parking and Public Improvements Commission Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2026
APPROVE
A motion was made by Commissioner Kampe, seconded by Commissioner DaGiau, to approve the Parking and Public Improvements Commission Meeting Minutes of March 26, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Marcy, Kampe, Kirschenbaum and DaGiau4 -
Nay: 0
Absent: O'Neill1 -
PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 MINUTES PER PERSON)F.
Chair Marcy opened the floor to public comments.
The following individual spoke:
Ray Joseph
Seeing no further requests to speak, Chair Marcy closed the floor to public comments.
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GENERAL BUSINESSG.
2. PPIC 26-0016Review of Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 through 2030-2031 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Plan
RECEIVE REPORT
City Engineer Gil Gamboa provided the staff presentation.
City Engineer Gamboa pointed out a typo on the “Recommendation” slide. “Parks and Public Improvements Commission" should be corrected to “Parking and Public Improvements Commission.”
City Engineer Gamboa responded to the Commissioners' questions.
Chair Marcy opened the floor to public comments.
Seeing no requests to speak, Chair Marcy closed the floor to public comments.
City Engineer Gamboa responded to the Commissioners' questions.
Commission Recommendations
The Commission recommended that the CIP account for inflation, recognizing that these projects cover a long-time frame. It was suggested that internal processes and efficiencies be reviewed when a new Public Works Director is appointed. To enhance efficiency, it was suggested that Artificial Intelligence be implemented to improve project management. Greater public transparency regarding plans and budgets was requested. The Commission recommended prioritizing safety reviews for Lots 2 and 4.
OTHER ITEMSH.
City Traffic Engineer Erik Zandvliet reported that the draft of the Parking Management Study has been approved by the City Council, and the consultant is currently finalizing the report. The Tree Section Resident Permit Parking Program, originally recommended by the Commission and approved by the City Council, now has two approved parking zones. Parking signs will be installed, indicating a 2-hour parking limit except for permit holders. This 2-
hour restriction will be enforceable 24 hours a day. Additionally, the Commission's recommendations regarding Sepulveda Boulevard Traffic Safety Strategies will be presented to the City Council at their upcoming meeting on May 5, 2026.
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ADJOURNMENTI.
At 5:34 PM, Chair Marcy adjourned the meeting to the May 28, 2026, Parking and Public Improvements Commission Regular Meeting at 4:00 PM. _____________________________
Priscilla Colindres
Recording Secretary
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Joe Marcy
Chair
ATTEST:
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Erik Zandvliet
Traffic Engineer
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Masa Alkire, AICP
Community Development Director