The agenda for next week’s Malibu City Council meeting includes recommending over $2.5 million in spending, for projects as far-ranging as updates to city hall council chambers, tree removal, Point Dume parking restrictions, new street signs and new city contractors.
Of that $2.5 million price tag, staff is allocating $382,600 to pay city contractors.
A project to improve the broadcast capabilities in the council chambers at City Hall could add $262,922 to Monday’s bill. Staff is recommending lighting and camera upgrades, as well as upgrades to the projection system and other broadcast equipment.
Another $697,011 is recommended by staff for the construction of the Las Flores Canyon Creek Restoration and Park Project, for the second phase of its development. This is a project that has already been approved.
Staff recommends the Council authorize City Manager Jim Thorsen to hire a development and database management services contractor for $46,500.
A proposed preferential parking zone near the intersection of Heathercliff Road and Dume Drive will add another $4,500 to the tally.
The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends the Council authorize adding “Malibu Cars and Coffee” to its schedule of programs for another $1,000. The cars and coffee program is billed as a social event for car enthusiasts.
Staff recommends authorizing the preparation of a Master Plan and EIR for Malibu Bluffs Open Space Parkland at $325,000.
Finally, Councilmember Laura Rosenthal is requesting the removal of eucalyptus trees planted in the City right-of-way. The estimated number of Eucalyptus trees in the right-of-way, according to the agenda report, is 876, with tree removal estimated at $1,000 per tree. Therefore, that project could cost up to $876,000.
Not included in the count are other proposed project that are do not include cost estimates, such as a proposal by Mayor Skylar Peak for all new street signs and welcome signs.
The total cost of proposed spending at Monday’s meeting is $2,595,533.