THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE January 23, 2012
CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY, 7:52 p.m.
CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the Parking Authority was called to order at
7:52 p.m.
Present: Micheál O’Leary, Chair
Jeffrey Cooper, Vice Chair
Christopher Armenta, Commissioner
Andrew Weissman, Commissioner
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda
Chair O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
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Public Comment for Items on the Agenda
Chair O’Leary invited public comment.
There was no response.
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Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY VICE CHAIR COOPER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, TO RECEIVE AND FILE
CORRESPONDENCE.
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January 23, 2012
Joint Items
Item J-1
1) Consideration of Parking Fee Increases for Downtown
Public Parking Facilities, Downtown On-Street Parking Meter
Rate Increases and Other Changes to On-Street Parking
Operations Pursuant to the Walker Parking Downtown Parking
Study; and 2) Adoption of Related Resolutions
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Discussion ensued between the City Council/Parking
Authority and staff regarding goals of the planned policy
changes; improving efficiency and the customer experience;
the economics of downtown; phasing in implementation
measures; modifying parking behavior; the ability to
evaluate specific elements; and concern with moving too
quickly.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following members of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Brad Hodge expressed concern with impacts on residents;
overflow parking and employee parking from businesses on
residential streets; inconsistency with parking limits; the
opening of the Expo line; requested more uniform
restrictions in the neighborhood; and preferential parking
districts.
Gabe Garcia, Traffic Engineer, discussed the street Mr.
Hodge lives on, noting that it is already part of a
preferential parking district but requires signs.
Nydia Loya echoed the concerns of the previous speaker;
noted that she was part of the Linwood Howe residential
parking district; she discussed having to compete for
parking; the difficulty of parking for guests; exacerbation
of the issue by the new residential units; and the solution
to restrict parking to residents only. 3
January 23, 2012
Item J-1
(continued)
Gabe Garcia, Traffic Engineer, discussed the Linwood Howe
residential parking district; restrictions to residential
parking; and the need for a petition from residents to
activate the district.
Cary Anderson discussed a UCLA professor who allegedly
created the theories that the Walker Parking Study is based
on; the residential parking district; hidden fees for
permit parking; signage; hours for restricted parking; and
parking meters.
Meghan Sahli-Wells, Culver City Downtown Neighborhood
Association, discussed institutional memory and kept
promises; free parking after the Town Plaza Expansion;
length of free parking; increases to employee parking
rates; communication; the objective to get people into the
Ince parking structure; financial incentives; real time
signage; communicating to drivers not to come into the
neighborhood; difficulties scheduling a meeting with Mr.
Garcia; and she requested postponing the item until the
residents have a chance to understand it more clearly.
Discussion ensued between the City Council/Parking
Authority and staff regarding real time signage; turnover
parking in the downtown area; the inability to prevent
drivers from entering the neighborhood; signage regarding
permit parking; the community meeting; incentive to park in
the Ince lot; convenience; accessibility; Sunday
enforcement; the number of times the item has come before
the City Council; whether to eliminate two free hours of
parking; monitoring and adjustments; decisions made on an
ongoing basis; motives and reputation of Walker Parking
consultants; and whether current rates are below market. 4
January 23, 2012
Item J-1
(continued)
Further discussion ensued regarding the structural deficit;
cost of the Walker Parking study; the importance of
simultaneous action on permit parking, enforcement, and
rate changes; recognizing the unique nature of the downtown
area; the importance of moving forward; increasing parking
meter rates; the length of time for free parking;
advertising the rate changes; enforcement; evaluating the
changes; additional changes suggested by the consultants;
implementing changes incrementally; the ability to reverse
actions if they prove problematic; the study as a true
reflection of the City’s parking situation; preventing the
movement of parking into neighborhoods; revenue generation;
new parking enforcement technologies; support for one-hour
free parking at all structures; revisions to the original
recommendation; revenue projection; turn over at different
locations; usage patterns; and validation systems.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PARKING
AUTHORITY BOARD ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-PA001 AUTHORIZING
PARKING FEE INCREASES PURSUANT TO THE WALKER PARKING STUDY
FOR THE CARDIFF PARKING STRUCTURE.
Commissioner Armenta moved to authorize parking fee
increases for the Canfield Parking Lot, and the Ince and
Watseka Parking Structures. Chair O’Leary seconded the
motion.
Discussion ensued between the City Council/Parking
Authority and staff regarding the one-hour of free parking
provided; jurisdiction over the Cardiff Parking structure;
confusion with the numerous agendas; whether to reconsider
the previous motion; financial impacts; concern with an
impasse; and postponing the item to provide time for a
fiscal analysis.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PARKING
AUTHORITY RECONSIDER THE PREVIOUS MOTION PASSED REGARDING
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FEE CHANGES. 5
January 23, 2012
Item J-1
(continued)
Staff agreed to return on February 6, 2012 with additional
fiscal analysis regarding one-hour parking.
Martin Cole, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, discussed
public notification, indicating that this will serve as the
public notice that the item would appear on the agenda on
February 6, 2012.
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Item J-2
(1) City Council and Parking Authority Board Consideration
and (2) City Council Direction Regarding a Parking
Enforcement Report Including Recommendations to Accommodate
the Implementation of the Walker Parking Study with a
Recommended 18-month Pilot Enforcement Program and Other
Considerations.
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Mayor O’Leary invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the City
Council:
Cary Anderson discussed contracting out parking
enforcement; practices of other cities; increasing
efficiencies; costs savings; digital chalking; enforcing
two-hour meters; turn over and occupancy.
Discussion ensued between the City Council and staff
regarding information storage on permit parking users;
feasibility of transitioning new technologies at the
current time; reliable automated enforcement; databases;
positioning the City to progress to automated enforcement;
implications of additional personnel across the City;
additional resources for enforcement throughout the City;
split shifts; other duties of parking enforcement officers;
reevaluation after 18 months; clarification that parking
enforcement officers are considered civilian personnel;
costs discrepancies; and technological opportunities. 6
January 23, 2012
Item J-2
(continued)
Following discussion, the following motion was made:
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER ARMENTA, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PARKING
AUTHORITY CONSIDER A PARKING ENFORCEMENT REPORT INCLUDING
RECOMMENDATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
WALKER PARKING STUDY WITH A RECOMMENDED 18-MONTH PILOT
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda (Continued)
Chair O’Leary invited public participation.
There was no response.
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Items from Parking Authority Commissioners
No action was taken on this item.
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January 23, 2012
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 11:23 p.m., the Parking
Authority adjourned its meeting to a meeting to be held on
January 30, 2012.
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Martin R. Cole
SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Parking Authority,
Culver City, California
APPROVED
Andrew N. Weissman
CHAIR of the Parking Authority, Culver City, California
THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE January 30, 2012
CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY 7:06 p.m.
CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the Parking Authority was called to order at
7:06 p.m.
Present: Micheál O’Leary, Chair
Jeffrey Cooper, Vice Chair
Christopher Armenta, Commissioner
Andrew Weissman, Commissioner
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda
No action was taken on this item.
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Receipt of Correspondence
No action was taken on this item.
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January 30, 2012
Consent Calendar
Item C-4
Approval of an Agreement with Modern Parking, Inc. for
Parking Management Services at the Cardiff, Ince, and
Watseka Parking Structures and the Venice and Virginia
Parking Lots.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
COOPER AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND
PARKING AUTHORITY:
1. APPROVE A TRI-PARTY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
MODERN PARKING, INC. (MODERN) FOR PARKING MANAGEMENT
SERVICES AT THE CARDIFF, INCE, AND WATSEKA PARKING
STRUCTURES AND THE VENICE AND VIRGINIA PARKING LOTS IN AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $734,477;
2. APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $86,000 FOR THE
PROPOSED AGREEMENT (REQUIRES A FOUR-FIFTHS VOTE.);
3. AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO ALLOCATE THE
BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO THE APPROPRIATE PARKING STRUCTURE
ACCOUNTS;
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY/AUTHORITY COUNSEL TO
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND,
5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND THE PARKING
AUTHORITY.
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January 30, 2012
Joint Items
No action was taken on this item.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda – Continued.
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from Parking Authority Commissioners
No action was taken on this item.
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January 30, 2012
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 7:26 p.m., the Parking
Authority adjourned its meeting to a date not certain.
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Martin R. Cole
SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Parking Authority
Culver City, California
APPROVED
Andrew N. Weissman
CHAIR of the Parking Authority, Culver City, California
THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE February 6, 2012
CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY 7:00 p.m.
CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the Parking Authority was called to order at
7:00 p.m.
Present: Micheál O’Leary, Chair
Christopher Armenta, Commissioner
Jeffrey Cooper, Commissioner
Andrew Weissman, Commissioner
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by John Nachbar, Executive
Director, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Fred
Yglesias.
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Closed Session Report
Chair O’Leary reported that Closed Session Item CS-2 on the
City Council agenda had not been discussed during Closed
Session.
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Community Announcements by Parking Authority
Members/Information Items from Staff.
No action was taken on this item.
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda
No action was taken on this item. 2
February 6, 2012
Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER COOPER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PARKING AUTHORITY
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Joint Consent Calendar
Item JC-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY AGENDA ITEM: Award
of a Contract to American Lighting Supply as the Lowest
Responsive and Responsible Bidder for the Lighting Upgrade
Project at the City Hall and Cardiff Parking Structures as
Part of the City’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block
Grant Administered by the Federal Department of Energy.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER COOPER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AND
PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD:
1. AWARD A CONTRACT TO AMERICAN LIGHTING SUPPLY AS THE
LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER IN THE AMOUNT OF
$74,706.18 FOR THE LIGHTING UPGRADE PROJECT AT THE CITY
HALL AND CARDIFF PARKING STRUCTURES; AND,
2. AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$11,206.00; AND,
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY/PARKING AUTHORITY COUNSEL TO
REVIEW/PREPARE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND
4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
SUCH DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND PARKING AUTHORITY,
RESPECTIVELY.
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February 6, 2012
Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda – Continued.
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from Parking Authority Members
No action was taken on this item.
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February 6, 2012
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:21 p.m., the Parking
Authority adjourned its meeting to a meeting to be held on
February 13, 2012.
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Ela Valladares
SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Parking Authority
Culver City, California
APPROVED
Andrew N. Weissman
CHAIR of the Parking Authority, Culver City, California
THESE MINUTES ARE NOT OFFICIAL
UNTIL APPROVED BY THE
CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE March 12, 2012
CULVER CITY PARKING AUTHORITY 7:00 p.m.
CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Call to Order & Roll Call
The meeting of the Parking Authority was called to order at
7:00 p.m.
Present: Micheál O’Leary, Chair
Christopher Armenta, Commissioner
Jeffrey Cooper, Commissioner
Andrew Weissman, Commissioner
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Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
The Invocation was given by John Nachbar, Executive
Director, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Fred
Yglesias.
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Closed Session Report
Chair O’Leary reported that no Closed Session had been
held.
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Community Announcements by Parking Authority
Members/Information Items from Staff.
No action was taken on this item.
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Public Comment for Items Not On the Agenda.
No action was taken on this item.
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March 12, 2012
Receipt of Correspondence
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER WEISSMAN, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
ARMENTA AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PARKING AUTHORITY
RECEIVE AND FILE CORRESPONDENCE.
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Order of the Agenda
No changes were made.
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Joint Action Items
Item JA-1
JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PARKING AUTHORITY BOARD AGENDA ITEM:
Continued Discussion Regarding Dynamic Message Signs for the
Downtown Real Time Motorist Information System Project.
Staff provided a summary of the material of record.
Commissioner Weissman received clarification with regard to
the relocation of the dynamic messaging signs.
Chair O’Leary invited public comment.
The following member of the audience addressed the Parking
Authority:
Cary Anderson expressed concern with the placement of signs
and providing enough time for drivers to make a decision and
react. 3
March 12, 2012
Item JA-1
(continued)
Discussion ensued between the Parking Authority and staff
regarding location of the signs; visibility; design of the
signs; parking opportunities in the downtown area; placement
of the Madison Avenue sign; staff agreement to study the La
Salle Avenue intersection for possible placement; distance
of clear visibility; sign repairs; median versus sidewalk
installation; the Jasmine Avenue location; a request that if
the La Salle Avenue/Jackson Avenue 1ocation is not feasible,
that the matter return to the City Council for further
consideration; issues with center median placement; and
support for the smaller signage.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER COOPER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
WEISSMAN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED, THAT THE PARKING AUTHORITY
APPROVE THE ALTERNATE DYNAMIC MESSAGE SYSTEM SIGNS OVER THE
SIDEWALK IN THE REAL TIME MOTORIST INFORMATION SYSTEM
PROJECT BID SPECIFICATIONS WITH STAFF TO STUDY PROPOSED SIGN
PLACEMENT TO PROVIDE AMPLE LEAD TIME FOR MOTORISTS.
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Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda – Continued.
No action was taken on this item.
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Items from Parking Authority Members
No action was taken on this item.
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March 12, 2012
Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:28 p.m., the Parking
Authority adjourned its meeting to a meeting to be held on
March 26, 2012.
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Martin R. Cole
SECRETARY of the City of Culver City Parking Authority,
Culver City, California
APPROVED
Andrew N. Weissman
CHAIR of the Parking Authority, Culver City, California