HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 - CC-6 - Request for "Resident Only" Parking Rest - 4/15/2014CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: APRIL 15, 2014
ITEM NUMBER:
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR "RESIDENT ONLY" PARKING RESTRICTION ON CENTER STREET
BETWEEN PLACENTIA AVENUE AND WALLACE AVENUE
DATE: APRIL 3, 2014
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 Center Street, between Placentia Avenue and
Wallace Avenue.
2. Authorize the Transportation Services Manager to extend the "resident only" parking
restriction for a maximum of 1,000 feet as needed.
BACKGROUND:
In October 2013, a petition was received from the residents of Center Street, requesting
the implementation of a "resident only" parking restriction between Placentia Avenue
and Wallace Avenue (Attachment 2). The petition represented 11 of 14 households that
would be directly affected by the requested parking restriction. These residents
expressed concerns regarding lack of on—street parking availability in their
neighborhood due to 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 proposed 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 is utilized for more than a 24-hour period.
In an effort to determine the level of parking intrusion on Center Street, Transportation
Services Division staff has 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
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spaces on Center Street and over 40% 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 Center Street, it is possible that the effect of this restriction could 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' in distance from Center Street 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.
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, a time restricted parking
or overnight parking restriction will impact the residents also and thus will likely not be
supported by residents. This type of parking restriction also 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 will result in
continued resident concerns for 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 residents of Center Street requesting the implementation of
a "resident only" parking restriction on this street. Staff has conducted a series of
parking surveys and has confirmed that the parking of vehicles on Center Street that are
unrelated to the neighborhood exceeds the minimum thresholds established in the
Council -approved guidelines for consideration of "resident only" permit parking.
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The petition and parking conditions on Center Street are in conformance with guidelines
adopted by City Council. Therefore, after considering all alternatives, staff recommends
the implementation of a "resident only" parking restriction on Center Street 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.
RAJA SETHURAMAN
Transportation Services Manager
ATTACHMENTS: 1- Resolution
2-
Petition
3-
Area Map
4-
Guidelines
DISTRIBUTION: Chief Executive Officer
ERNESTO MUNOZ
Public Services Director
Assistant Chief Executive Officer
City Attorney
Economic and Development Services Director
City Clerk Division
Staff
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