HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 - CC-7 - Request for "Resident Only" Parking - 4/21/2015CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: APRIL 21, 2015 ITEM NUMBER: CC -7
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR "RESIDENT ONLY" PARKING RESTRICTION ON WALLACE AVENUE
BETWEEN VICTORIA STREET AND HAMILTON STREET
DATE: APRIL 9, 2015
FROM: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT - TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIVISION
PRESENTATION BY: ERNESTO MUNOZ, PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: RAJA SETHURAMAN, MANAGER,
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (714) 754-5032
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Adopt the attached resolution (Attachment 1) approving the implementation of a "Resident
Only" parking restriction on Wallace Avenue, between Victoria Street and Hamilton Street.
2. Authorize the Transportation Services Manager to extend the "resident only" parking
restriction for a maximum 1,000 foot radius from the above limits, as needed.
BACKGROUND:
In October 2014, a petition was received from the residents of Wallace Avenue requesting
the implementation of a "resident only" parking restriction between Victoria Street and
Hamilton Street (Attachment 2). The petition represented all 18 households that would be
directly affected by the requested parking restriction. These residents expressed concerns
with the lack of on -street parking available in their neighborhood due to the parking intrusion
by vehicles that are unrelated to their neighborhood. There are several nearby multi -family
dwellings and businesses that could be the source of the parking intrusion. The attached map
(Attachment 3) depicts the surrounding streets and the current parking restrictions.
ANALYSIS:
According to the guidelines adopted by the City Council (Attachment 4), neighborhood
parking intrusions are considered "significant" if 50% or more of the on -street parking spaces
are utilized by vehicles unrelated to the neighborhood at any time, and/or 40% or more are
utilized for more than a 24-hour period.
In an effort to determine the level of parking intrusion on Wallace Avenue, Transportation
Services Division staff conducted a series of license plate surveys. The results of these surveys
revealed that during the most congested periods (evenings and on weekends), non-resident
vehicles consistently occupied over 50% of the available parking spaces on Wallace Avenue
and over 40% of available parking for more than 24 -hours, thereby meeting the minimum
requirements set by the guidelines for consideration of establishing "resident only" permit
parking.
If a "resident only" permit parking restriction is authorized, signs will be posted restricting
parking on the affected street to vehicles displaying a valid permit. Affected households may
obtain a permit for their legally registered vehicles upon providing proof of residence in the
subject street segment. Additionally, guest permits, valid for a 24-hour period, will be provided
to residents for their visitors. The City does not charge a fee for these permits.
If the City Council approves the implementation of a "resident only" permit parking restriction
on Wallace Avenue, it is possible that the effect of this restriction would shift some parking
intrusion onto other nearby streets. Therefore, the attached resolution provides the
Transportation Services Manager with the authority to extend the limits of the permit parking
area up to 1,000 feet in distance from Wallace Avenue, as necessary, to address continued
resident concerns. This action will be based on each "extended" area meeting the minimum
adopted guideline criteria in addition to receiving a qualifying petition.
A notice of City Council consideration of this item has been sent to all affected residents.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
An alternative to the requested "resident only" parking restriction is to implement time
restricted parking or an overnight parking restriction. However, time restricted parking or an
overnight parking restriction will impact the residents also and thus will likely not be supported
by residents. In addition, this type of parking restriction places increased demands on the City's
Police services.
Another alternative would be to not approve "resident only" permit parking. This alternative
would leave the street without any parking control restriction and would result in continued
resident concerns of parking intrusion by non-residents.
FISCAL REVIEW:
The cost to manufacture and install signs for the implementation of a "resident only" parking
restriction is approximately $750. If authorized, funds are available through the existing Traffic
Maintenance account for this purpose.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved the attached resolution as to form and
content.
CONCLUSION:
A petition was received from the residents of Wallace Avenue requesting the implementation of
a "resident only" parking restriction on their street. Staff has conducted a series of parking
surveys and has confirmed that the parking of vehicles on Wallace Avenue that are unrelated
to the neighborhood exceeds the minimum thresholds established in the Council -approved
guidelines for consideration of "resident only" permit parking.
The petition and parking conditions on Wallace Avenue are in conformance with guidelines
adopted by the City Council. Therefore, after considering all alternatives, staff recommends the
implementation of a "resident only" parking restriction on Wallace Avenue and authorization
for the Transportation Services Manager to extend the parking restriction for a maximum of
1,000 feet as needed, provided a qualifying petition is received from affected residents.
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ERNESTO MUNOZ RAJA SETHURAMAN
Public Services Director Transportation Services Manager
DISTRIBUTION: Chief Executive Officer
Assistant Chief Executive Officer
City Attorney
City Clerk Division
Staff
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ATTACHMENTS: 1 Permit Parkina Resolution
2 Petition Requesting Parking Restriction
3 Area Map
4 City Council Guidelines
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