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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6a - Introduce an Ordinance amending the Municipal Code to Revise the City's Parking Permit ProgramCouncil- Report Item 6a Department: Public Works Cost Center: 5101 For Agenda of: 8/24/2021 Placement: Public Hearing Estimated Time: 60 FROM: Matt Horn, Public Works Director Prepared By: Alexander Fuchs, Parking Services Supervisor SUBJECT: INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE THE CITY'S PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM C7xd01LY,IJil=I'lol_,%IIf] LlI Introduce an ordinance amending Title 10 Chapter 36 of the Municipal Code to revise the City's parking permit program to address requests from commercial properties to be eligible for parking district formation. REPORT -IN -BRIEF In Spring 2021, Council considered and approved the formation of the Dana Street Parking District. With this District, Council adopted an ordinance to allow multi -family properties of five to eight units on Dana Street to participate in the parking district and to receive permits. This District presented unique issues given the street's proximity to the downtown area and the different land uses that make up the Dana Street area. On April 6, 2021, minor modifications were made to the Municipal Code to allow multi -family properties of five to eight units to participate in the Dana Street Parking District. The issues identified during the formation of the Dana Street Parking District along with recently received requests to establish parking districts in predominately commercial areas (which is not allowed under the current district process) have resulted in this agenda item for Council's consideration. Staff has reviewed the applicable Municipal Code sections as well as the district formation procedures and has recommended changes to achieve a more flexible and inclusive process (See Attachment A) for residents and businesses alike. DISCUSSION Parking District Historical Overview The first parking permit district was established in 1979 in what is referred to as the Alta Vista Parking District near the southern boundary of the Cal Poly campus. The purpose of the district was to limit the parking of students in the neighborhood and to improve the overall 'quality of life' for the residents. Since then, the City has established ten Page 217 of 271 Item 6a additional parking districts, expanded existing districts multiple times, and received requests to establish many more. Parking districts historically have been limited to areas that are predominately residential and participation is restricted to only residential properties with four or fewer units. The four or fewer unit restriction aligns with the City's Zoning Regulations, which require residential properties of more than four units to provide parking on -site for residents as well as guests (SLOMC 17.72.030). This limitation was a significant issue for the Dana Street Parking District because there are five multi -family properties intermixed with single-family residential and commercial properties on that street. City Council came to compromise at the March 2, 2021. Council meeting and introduced an ordinance amending the Municipal Code language to allow multi -family properties of five to eight units on Dana Street to participate in the parking district and to receive permits. Around the same time of the Council meeting, staff began to receive requests from business owners to establish a parking district in a non-residential area, the South Higuera, Tank Farm, and Suburban Road area. Establishment of a district in non- residential areas is not possible without further amendments to the Municipal Code but it is within the City's authority to allow such amendments under California Vehicle Code section 22507. Amendments to the Municipal Code Staff reviewed Municipal Code sections 10.36.170 through 10.36.232 and recommends language changes that would allow businesses to participate in the process, allow greater flexibility with permit issuance, and improve administrative efficiency by allowing direct issuance of permits to the occupants residing or working within the parking districts. 1. Business Participation in the District Formation Process Why allow businesses to participate in the district formation process? The City is encouraging the construction of more mixed -use developments that makes implementation of traditional parking districts difficult. Commercial areas throughout the city have, historically, not been as affected by parking impacts compared to residential areas but that has changed recently as some commercial areas are experiencing a significant increase in parking impacts from persons not working or residing in the area. Allowing businesses to participate in the process creates a more comprehensive program and improves the City's ability to address parking issues for all community members. Staff does not differentiate between commercial properties that do have off-street parking versus those that do not have off-street parking. Restricting business Page 218 of 271 Item 6a participation to only those properties that do not have off-street parking would severely limit staff's ability to establish parking districts in business park areas that are experiencing significant on -street parking impacts from people that do not work or in the area. This recommended change does not affect multi -family residential units which will still not qualify to participate in the district formation process. Staff recommends maintaining this limitation because multi -family residential properties must provide sufficient on -site parking for residents and guests under the City's Zoning Regulations. Allowing multi -family properties to participate could significantly impact on -street parking availability given the density of units and number of permits that would be issued. 2. Permit Issuance Directly to Occupants Why allow direct issuance of permits to occupants instead of property owners? Currently, the voting that is required to demonstrate support for the establishment of a parking district is performed by the occupants but, if the district is approved, the ability to purchase permits is given to property owners. Property owners can provide written authorization for occupants to purchase permits, but this process is confusing for both parties, and it creates delays in the permit issuance process. Issuing directly to the occupants would reduce staff administrative workload, streamline the implementation of the program, and alleviate impacts on the occupants of the untimely issuance of permits (i.e., parking citations). Occupants would be required to provide proof of residency (lease agreement, utility bill, etc.) before obtaining permits. If parking permits are not transferred amongst the occupants when a new lease agreement is signed, then staff will void the current parking permits and issues new permits. The voided permits will then be put on a "hot list" and any vehicle displaying a voided permit is immediately subject to citation. This is the current practice for lost or stolen permits and is effectively enforced. 3. Greater Flexibility with Number of Permits Issued Why issue permits based on on -street parking availability? The issuance of two permits per unit regardless of any other factors is the most common complaint raised by those living in parking districts. Some districts have enough on -street spaces to accommodate more permits, but staff is unable to issue additional permits because of the limitation. The inclusion of multi -family units of five to eight units in the Dana Street Parking District was the first instance of deviating from the two permit per unit restriction by allowing staff to issue one permit per unit thereby accommodating Page 219 of 271 Item 6a residents that would otherwise be unable to participate in the district. Staff recommends issuing permits based on the number of on -street parking spaces with a not -to -exceed amount of three times the number of on -street spaces within the parking district boundaries. As an example, a parking district with 100 units and 100 on -street parking spaces would be eligible to receive up to three permits per unit. Residents could then elect to receive fewer than three permits per unit based on the district's individual needs. Allowing permit issuance based on individual district factors provides staff with greater flexibility to meet the needs of the community while addressing issues at the staff level. Residents of existing parking districts have expressed concerns with this method of calculating the number of permits issued per unit mainly because of the prominence of rental properties in parking districts near the Cal Poly campus. If the proposed language is approved, the permits issued per unit would not automatically change for existing parking districts. Existing district residents would need to request an analysis be performed to see if more permits can be issued and, if so, the increase in permits available would require a majority of residents (+60%) to be in -favor of receiving additional permits. The +60% majority in -favor support is the same requirement for when a new district is proposed or when existing district residents want to modify their district's enforcement hours. If there is support from residents, then the permits would be equally divided amongst all units in the district, so that the additional permits do not disproportionally benefit rental properties. Previous Council or Advisory Body Action New parking permit districts and changes to existing districts requires Council approval via resolution while changes to the district formation process requires ordinance adoption to amend the applicable Municipal Codes. Below are the dates of previous Council action to amend the district formation process that have occurred over the past two decades: 1. April 16, 2002 — Council adopted an ordinance to allow greater flexibility when considering the merits of proposed districts, increased the required resident support to recommend establishing a district, and inclusion of more proactive enforcement language. 2. September 7, 2004 — Council adopted an ordinance to address various interpretations of specific process elements and to add clarifying language to the Municipal Code. Page 220 of 271 Item 6a 3. April 6, 2021 — Council adopted an ordinance to allow multi -family properties of five to eight units on Dana Street to participate in the parking district and to receive permits. Policy Context The California Vehicle Code section 22507 allows local authorities to restrict or prohibit parking on certain streets except for permitted residents, merchants, and their guests. The language of this Vehicle Code section has been interpreted to allow cities to establish parking districts exclusively for residents, businesses, or both. The City currently only allows parking districts in residential areas but has the authority to establish parking districts in commercial areas as well as areas with both residential and commercial mixed together. Public Engagement All property owners and occupants of existing parking permits districts have been notified via mail of the Council meeting and the recommended language changes (See Attachment B). Staff has received email correspondence resulting from the letter and have responded to all questions and concerns. Staff have discussed the recommended changes with businesses in the South Higuera area and businesses around the Dana Street Parking District; both of which support the changes. CONCURRENCE The City's Attorney's office has reviewed the ordinance and determined that the amendments to the applicable Municipal code sections are within the authority of the City to enact and enforce. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to the recommended action in this report, because the action does not constitute a "Project" under CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15378. FISCAL IMPACT Budgeted: Yes Funding Identified: N/A Budget Year: On -going Page 221 of 271 Item 6a Fiscal Analysis: Current Remaining Annual Funding Total Budget Funding Balance Ongoing Sources Available Request Cost Parking Fund N/A N/A N/A N/A Total N/A N/A N/A N/A There are no direct costs associated with adoption of this ordinance. Costs associated with the establishment or expansion of parking permit districts, under these amendments, will be funded through the Parking Fund service rates and incorporated into the annual budget appropriation. The Fund's current budget can likely absorb one- time and on -going costs associated with the establishment and expansion of parking permit districts. The Fund receives multiple district requests each year and staff has included an annual budget for establishing districts in the non -staffing operating expenditure line items. If the proposed Municipal Code language changes result in an abnormally high number of district requests that cannot be accommodated within the Fund's existing budget, then staff will return at mid -year budget review with a request to appropriate funds from Parking Fund working capital to cover the additional costs. Costs to implement a new parking district or expand an existing district varies based on the size and extent of the approved district boundaries. Recently established or expanded districts including the Dana Street Parking District, Anholm Parking District, and the expansion of the Monterey Heights Parking District have ranged in costs from $5,400 to $10,650 depending on the number of signs and the installation method. On -going costs for the annual hangtag permits run about $2.50 per permit when ordered for all districts. The cost of permits and staff time to administer the parking district program is largely offset by the annual permit cost of $20 per permit which accounted for $35,125 in revenue in FY2021. Staff is pursuing digital permit technology which will reduce on -going costs and staff time to administer the program. ALTERNATIVES Do not amend the Municipal Code. Staff does not recommend this alternative since the existing Municipal Code sections (10.36.170 et al.) which governs the City's parking permit district program is outdated and no longer meets the needs of the community. Denying the amendments restricts the City's ability to effectively restrict and manage on -street parking throughout the City. Page 222 of 271 Item 6a ATTACHMENTS A — Draft Ordinance amending the Municipal Code to revise the City's parking permit program B — Notification letter sent to existing parking district property owners and occupants Page 223 of 271 Page 224 of 271 ORDINANCE NO. (2021 SERIES) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 CHAPTER 36 (STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES OR IN CERTAIN PLACES) OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code section 22507 provides cities the authority to restrict stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles on certain streets upon which preferential parking privileges are given to residents and merchants adjacent to the street for their use and the use of their guests; and WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo's Municipal Code contains sections detailing the formation process for parking permit districts within city limits; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo has determined that the existing formation process is outdated, and revisions are necessary to meet the current needs of the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Section 10.36.170 (designation of residential parking permit areas — Adoption of resolution) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 10.36.170 Designation of residential preferential parking permit areas — Adoption of resolution. A. The council should, by resolution, designate an area of the city as a residential preferential parking permit area if the council finds that: 2. The streets in the area are congested with vehicles parked by persons not residing or working in the area and the designation is supported by a sixty percent majority of the affected households addressed units as indicated by a city survey of the affected households addressed units OR `"'hinh a sixty peFGer,4 majority of partinipatinn households is required; or 3. Limiting the parking of vehicles along the streets in the area to vehicles registered or controlled and exclusively used by persons residing or working in the area is necessary in order to preserve the character of the existing Reighberh area as defiRe d OR resider,+ peti+inn and approved by a sixty percent majority of households addressed units in the area. Households Addressed units will be determined using the city's address database (there may be more than one household unit per parcel) and will be limited to non-residential 0 Page 225 of 271 Ordinance No. (2021 Series) Page 2 levels; units and residential units, including non multifamily units of less than five dwelling units with the exception of the rec,al preferential parking permit district on Dana Street which allows for multifamily units of five to eight dwelling units to be eligible to receive permits. This exception will be in effect until the completion of construction of the Palm-Nipomo parking structure or until nullified by city council action. B. In determining whether limiting the parking of vehicles along the streets in the area to vehicles registered to or controlled and used exclusively by persons residing or working in the area is necessary in order to preserve the character of the existing neighberhe area for the persons residing or working in the area, the council shall consider the negative effect of vehicles parked by persons not residing or working in the area on: 1. Environmental characteristics such as ambient noise levels and air pollution 2. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety in the area; and 3. The burden on persons residing or working in the area gaining access to their residences or places of employment. C. The council may, by resolution, designate an area of the city as a residual preferential parking permit area after holding a public hearing and making a finding that the establishment of the district represents the desire of a majority of the households addressed units of the area. The hearina en one, S inh resolution - the SECTION 2. Section 10.36.180 (designation of residential parking permit areas — Content of resolution) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 10.36.180 Designation of regal preferential parking permit areas — Content of resolution. The resolution designating an area of the city as a regal preferential permit parking area shall describe the designated area in which parking will be limited to vehicles displaying a parking permit issued by the public works department for that purpose and shall set forth the hours and days, as specified by a sixty percent majority of the he sehel` s addressed units in the district, when parking will be limited to those vehicles. (Ord. 1454 § 2, 2004: Ord. 1412 § 2 (part), 2002M Ord. 1264 § 2, 1994: prior code § 3209.18) X Page 226 of 271 Ordinance No. (2021 Series) Page 3 SECTION 3. Section 10.36.190 (designation of residential parking permit areas — Sign posting) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 10.36.190 Designation of residential preferential parking permit areas —Sign posting. Upon adoption of a resolution by the council designating an area of the city as a residential preferential parking permit area, the public works director or their designee(s) shall cause appropriate signs to be erected along the streets identified in the resolution which shall give notice of the limitation on the parking of vehicles in the area as provided in Section 10.36.170, and shall indicate the hours and days when such limitations shall be in effect. (Ord. 1628 § 25, 2016: prior code § 3209.19) SECTION 4. Section 10.36.200 (Limitations on parking in a residential permit parking area) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: area. 10.36.200 Limitations on parking in a residential preferential permit parking It is unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park a vehicle on any street identified in a resolution adopted by the council designating a res,�tial preferential permit parking area during the hours and on the days set forth in such resolution except: A. Those vehicles described in Section 10.36.180 displaying a valid permit issued as provided for by Section 10.36.220 and parked within the street block in front of the household addressed unit to which the permit is issued or within one adjoining district block; or B. Any emergency vehicle, including, but not limited to, an ambulance, fire engine, or police vehicle; or C. A vehicle with commercial plates which is under the control of a person, who does not reside within the district, providing service for hire to property located in the designated regal preferential permit parking area, including but not limited to a delivery vehicle. Such vehicles cannot be parked within the area for more than twenty-four consecutive hours; or D. District roof S participants wishing to sponsor guests speGial eRe day events which will exceed the number of parking permits available may contact the city parking manager and request a temporary ep rmits, speGia'-oven+ exemption to the residential permit requirement. If the temporary exemption is granted by the parking manager, all vehicles which have as their destination a qualified residential permit preferential permit address, shall display in clear view O Page 227 of 271 Ordinance No. (2021 Series) Page 4 on the dashboard, written confirmation of the street address and date and time of - the eVeR that the permit is valid. Further, eVefltS- Issuance of sponsored quest permits shall be deemed infrequent occurrences and any regular requests for PaPkiRg sponsored guest permits oXn will not be authorized. This section shall not be interpreted to allow the daily parking of vehicles. Any vehicle not displaying the proper or authorized identification shall be subject to citation. (Ord. 1454 § 3, 2004: Ord. 1264 § 3, 1994: prior code § 3209.20) SECTION 5. Section 10.36.220 (Residential parking permit - Issuance) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 10.36.220 oesodentual Preferential parking permit —Issuance. Annually, the director of public works shall issue two rosirdon+iol preferential parking permits to the registered nrnnorty GWRer or the registered nrnnorty non � r'srepreseRtti o as of therize d in writ inn occupant of each property shown with a unique number on the latest county of San Luis Obispo assessment roll within each regal preferential parking permit area established by resolution as set forth in Section 10.36.180. Applicants must present proof of occupancy within the preferential parking district prior to permit issuance. Qualified househelds parcels that have multiple, separate dWelliRg addressed units shall be eligible for additieRa4 to receive permits for each addressed unit., providing the total number of permits issued to ono nar^ol does not ex-eeov^oord fVi^o the ni rnber of residential dwelling Units on the par^ol. All parking permits may be picked up in person at the office of the city parking manager or will be mailed to the address on record of the nreperty on written request of the property owne In determinina the number of Dermits to be issued Der addressed unit. the cit parking manager shall use the linear curb feet of on -street parking available within the proposed district boundaries where a single on -street parking space is equivalent to twenty linear feet of continuous curb space. The total number of permits issued within a district shall not exceed three times the number of on - street parking spaces within the proposed district boundaries. The total number of permits available will be divided equally amongst all addressed units within the district boundaries. This method shall also be considered for existing preferential parking permit areas upon request from individuals within the district boundaries with exception of multifamily units of five to eight units in the Dana Street residential preferential parking permit district, which shall be eligible to receive permits equal to one per dwelling unit per parcel. Parking permits may be transferred by the residents occupant to any vehicle that is to be parked on the street and will be recognized by the city, providing they are displayed clearly. The parking permits shall be issued annually. Fees for residential parking permits shall be established by city council resolution. The permits shall be considered part of the residential occupancy of the property and shall be transferred to the new occupant property owne upon sale of the O Page 228 of 271 Ordinance No. (2021 Series) Page 5 resit' property or upon lease of the property. New applicants must present proof of occupancy within the preferential parking district prior to permit issuance. (Ord. 1694 § 2, 2021; Ord. 1565 § 1, 2011: Ord. 1454 § 4, 2004: Ord. 1264 § 4, 1994: prior code § 3209.21) SECTION 6. Section 10.36.221 (Lost, stolen, or defaced permit replacement) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 10.36.221 Lost, stolen, or defaced permit replacement. Any permit lost, stolen, defaced or otherwise altered shall be deemed invalid and a replacement permit shall be issued to the qualified property owner for a fee of - twenty rdellors. If the replacement permit is again lost, stolen, or defaced, a replacement permit will be issued for a an additional fee of thirty rde!lors. No additional replacement permits shall be issued within a twelve-month period. All permits shall be picked up by the occupant property GWRer or a representatire a itherizerd in writing by the registered property GWRer, with proof of occupancy irden+ifir+otinn at the office of the city parking manager. The occupant property GWRer or a representative a itherizerd in writiRg her the GWRer shall certify that the original permit was lost, stolen, or in the case of damaged permits shall submit the damaged permit, stating the permit shall be used by qualified resis occupants and their bona fide visitors. Any res+deRt occupant found to misrepresent themselves for the purposes of fraudulently obtaining rec,�ial preferential parking permits shall lose their right to said permits onrd ne permits will he issued to the - household isehold unto! the beginning of the next permit year and shall he guilty of an ipf,n. (Ord. 1694 § 3, 2021; Ord. 1454 § 5, 2004: Ord. 1264 § 5, 1994) SECTION 7. Section 10.36.230 (Residential parking permits — Display required) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 10.36.230 Resodentmal Preferential parking permits —Display required. Parking permits issued under Section 10.36.220 shall be displayed on a vehicle in a manner prescribed by the director of public works. The method of display shall be clearly stated on the rear of the permit. (Ord. 1264 § 6, 1994: prior code § 3209.23) SECTION 8. Section 10.36.232 (Enforcement) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 10.36.232 Enforcement. Enforcement of the residential preferential parking permit district shall be on a regular and routine basis, and may be on a complaint basis by residents occupants within the district boundaries. Enforcement personnel shall be dispatched on an as -available basis as determined by the city parking manager/police department. All parking citations issued for noncompliance with O Page 229 of 271 Ordinance No. (2021 Series) Page 6 the parking permit requirement shall be governed by the civil proceedings set forth in the California Vehicle Code. (Ord. 1412 § 2 (part), 2002: Ord. 1264 § 7, 1994 ) SECTION 9. Severability. If any subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforcement of the remaining portions of this ordinance, or any other provisions of the city' s rules and regulations. It is the city' s express intent that each remaining portion would have been adopted irrespective of the fact that any one or more subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unenforceable. SECTION 10. Environmental determination. These amendments to Title 10 Chapter 36 of the City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code do not constitute a "Project" under CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15378. SECTION 11. A summary of this ordinance, together with the names of Council members voting for and against, shall be published at least five (5) days prior to its final passage, in The Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in this City. This ordinance shall go into effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days after its final passage. INTRODUCED on the day of , 2021, AND FINALLY ADOPTED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo on the day of , 2021, on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Mayor Heidi Harmon ATTEST: Teresa Purrington City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: X Page 230 of 271 Ordinance No. (2021 Series) Page 7 J. Christine Dietrick City Attorney IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, this day of , Teresa Purrington City Clerk X Page 231 of 271 Page 232 of 271 Parking Services p9p 1260 Chorro Street, Suite B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 y 805.781.7230 August 2, 2021 Dear Resident / Property Owner: At the upcoming City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 24p", staff will be presenting proposing changes to the parking permit district process to modify the following elements: 1. Allow businesses to participate in the parking permit district program. The current municipal code language governing parking permit districts (SLOMC 10.36.170 et al) restricts participation in the permit program to non -multifamily residential properties of four or fewer units. This limitation restricts the City's ability to address parking impacts in areas that are not predominately residential. Multifamily properties of five or more units would still not be allowed to participate in the process. 2. Allow the Parking Division to issue parking permits directly to the Occupants Currently, property owners are issued the annual parking permits even though the occupants vote in support or opposition of a district's establishment. Property owners can provide written authorization for occupants to purchase permits but this process is confusing for both parties and it creates delays in the permit issuance process. Issuing directly to the occupants would reduce the administrative workload, streamline the implementation of the program, and alleviate any impacts of untimely issuance of permits for the occupants. 3. Greater Flexibility with Number of Permits Issued The issuance of two permits per unit maximum is the most common complaint raised by those living in parking districts. Some districts have enough on -street spaces to accommodate more permits, but staff is unable to issue additional permits because of the two -permit limitation. Staff is recommending the issuance of permits based on the number of on -street parking space with a not to exceed amount of three times the number of on -street space. Allowing permit issuance based on this individual district factor provides staff with greater flexibility to meet the needs of the community while addressing issues at the staff level. How do these changes affect you? If the recommended changes are approved by Council, then they will apply to all existing parking districts throughout the City. This means residents of existing parking districts can request an analysis be performed to determine if additional permits can be issued to those living in a given parking district. It also means that businesses adjacent to existing districts can request to participate in the parking district and to receive permits. You are welcome to attend the Council meeting on Tuesday, August 24', and comment publicly on the recommended changes or you can write into Council at emailcouncil(c�slocity.org. If you have any questions about these specific changes or general parking permit district questions, then please contact Alexander Fuchs at afuchs(a�slocity.org. Sincerely, Alexander Fuchs Parking Services Supervisor Page 233 of 271 Page 234 of 271 INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE THE CITY'S PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM Staff Suggested Alternate Recommendation now Provide direction and feedback to staff on how to manage parking conflicts in business districts. Staff suggests that Council not adopt the Ordinance Revisions as proposed; and direct staff to return (at a date uncertain) with a proposed new ordinance to facilitate business parking districts and make no revisions to the ordinance governing residential parking at this time. III 2 IN M 901 sh ntent was to allow businesses to participate I n parking district formation process Address ongoing impacts to businesses from parkers that do not live or work in the area Take the opportunity to streamline the permit issuance process 1AIMM MEN WITIOZA MMI a IMN M 901 BE To modify or amend existing parking districts Debate the merits of a particular parking district Create an undue burden for existing parking district participants Limited to residential Requests are initiated by Voting is done by properties of four or the residents occupants fewer units At least 60% of responding residents must support the district before a recommendation is made to Council CITY OF SHI2 LUIS OBISPO 2 permits issued per household, no exceptions COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BUSINESSES. In Spring and Summer, staff met with businesses of the South Higuera and Tank Farm region to discuss parking impacts in their area and concluded that the formation of a parking district would best address their issues. ■ PARKING DISTRICTS. In August, staff sent roughly 1,900 letters to property owners and occupants noticing existing parking districts of the proposed ordinance changes. Comments Received (as of 8/24/21) AA 36 20 ■ No Comment Received ■ Letters Returned as Undeliverable ■ Comments to Council ■ Comments to Staff Business Participation in the District Formation Process Issue Permits Directly to Occupants Greater Flexibility with Number of Permits Issued BUSINESS PARTICIPATION IN THE DISTRICT FORMATION PROCESS ■ The City has received requests to establish a Parking District in a non-residential area ■ Currently the Municipal Code only allows the creation of parking districts in predominately residential areas. ■ Per Vehicle Code §22507, the City has the authority to establish Parking districts in commercial areas. ■ Improves the City's ability to address parking issues for the community. ISSUE PERMITS DIRECTLY TO OCCUPANTS ■ Currently, the voting to establish a parking district is done by the occupants, but permits are issued to property owners. ■ Process is confusing for both parties and it creates delays in the permit issuance process. ■ Occupants would be required to provide proof of residency (lease agreement, utility bill, etc.) before obtaining permits. GREATER FLEXIBILITY WITH NUMBER OF PERMITS ISSUED ■ Allow for the issuance of parking permits based upon available on -street spaces. This would apply to new parking districts upon creation. ■ Permit issuance based upon available on -street parking order to manage commercial parking areas. is necessary in ■ The number of permits issued to existing parking district residents would not change unless a review is requested. GREATER FLEXIBILITY WITH NUMBER OF PERMITS ISSUED ■ Existing district residents would need to request a study be performed to see if more permits can be issued. ■ The study would only be performed after majority of responding residents (+60%) change. demonstrating that a are in -favor of the ■ If there is support from residents, then the permits would be equally divided amongst all units in the parking district. WHAT WOULD REMAIN THE SAME ■ The recommended amendment s ■ Council allowed limited multi -family participation in the Dana Street Parking District to address unique challenges in the area. ■ Forming, modifying, and dissolving parking districts would still require +60% support from responding residents. Ro-ECOMMENDAT-1�ffi:,JWJIOIX Im (L.:�-.F (1) Introduce an ordinance amending Title 10 Chapter 36 of the Municipal Code to revise the City's parking permit program to address requests from commercial properties to be eligible for parking district formation. infH �l Staff Suggested Alternate Recommendation now Provide direction and feedback to staff on how to manage parking conflicts in business districts. Staff suggests that Council not adopt the Ordinance Revisions as proposed; and direct staff to return (at a date uncertain) with a proposed new ordinance to facilitate business parking districts and make no revisions to the ordinance governing residential parking at this time.