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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11410 authorizing the Public Works Director or their designee to implement the Park Local Pilot ProgramR 11410 RESOLUTION NO. 11410 (2023 SERIES) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR OR THEIR DESIGNEE TO IMPLEMENT THE PARK LOCAL PILOT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Circulation Element of the General Plan states the City shall maintain and regularly update the Access and Parking Management Plan including parking demand reduction strategies and emerging best practices; and WHEREAS, on January 18, 2022, Council reviewed and approved the release of a Request for Proposals to update the Access and Parking Management Plan; and WHEREAS, on June 7, 2022, Council adopted rate increases to address revenue enhancement strategies associated with the Parking Fund, and approved elimination of the first hour parking subsidy at public structures, effective July 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, the Access and Parking Management Plan was updated and adopted on February 21, 2023; and WHEREAS, on February 21, 2023, Council instructed staff to return with a consent item outlining additional details for the Park Local Pilot Program, which would preserve the first hour free in the parking structure or similar benefit in the parking structures that supports downtown vitality while allowing the Parking Fund to meet current and future debt obligations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Findings. The Council, after review and consideration of the development of a Park Local Pilot Program, public testimony, and staff presentation; makes the following findings: a) Park Local Pilot Program would be of benefit to downtown businesses, employees, and the local community. b) Eligibility for enrollment in the Park Local Pilot Program is available to anyone living in San Luis Obispo County. Participants will be required to verify residency by providing, for example, a lease agreement, utility or cable bill, drivers’ license, or vehicle registration. This list is not exhaustive. c) The benefit of enrolling in the Park Local Pilot Program is one hour of free parking per day within gateless parking structures. d) Enrollment in the Park Local Pilot Program is free of charge and enrollment in this program would last for one year. Participants may re-enroll each year, by providing proof of residency, so long as the Park Local program continues to operate. DocuSign Envelope ID: 616843CC-9821-4F0F-908E-D7915D7D8454 Resolution No. 11410 (2023 Series) Page 2 R 11410 SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to the recommended action in this report because the recommended action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15378. The adoption of the Park Local Pilot Program is an administrative activity of a government agency that will not result in direct or indirect physical impact on the environment. SECTION 3. Approval. The Park Local Pilot Program is hereby approved by the Council and authorizes the Public Works Director or their designee to approve future administrative revisions to the Park Local Pilot Program. SECTION 4. Report to Council. Direct Staff to return and report on the status of the program during the 2024 Mid Year Budget Report. Upon motion of Council Member Francis, seconded by Council Member Shoresman, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Member Francis, Pease, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Marx, and Mayor Stewart NOES: None ABSENT: None The foregoing resolution was adopted this 18th day of April 2023. ___________________________ Mayor Erica A. Stewart ATTEST: ___________________________ Teresa Purrington, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ___________________________ 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, on ______________________. ___________________________ Teresa Purrington, City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: 616843CC-9821-4F0F-908E-D7915D7D8454 4/20/2023 | 2:56 PM PDT