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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.
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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:
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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
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