HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11456 authorizing one hour of free parking for all users of the City’s parking structuresR 11456
RESOLUTION NO. 11456 (2023 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING MODIFICATIONS OF CERTAIN
PARKING CHARGES IN ALL PUBLIC PARKING STRUCTURES AND
DURING THE ANNUAL DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY PARADE THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2025
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, parking plays a critical role in the fiscal health and customer
satisfaction of the downtown area; 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 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; and
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2023 Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Public
Works Director to establish a Park Local Pilot Program; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2023 the Park Local Pilot Program was implemented in the
842 Palm Street structure; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to suspend the collection of parking fees on specific
days to support community members visiting the downtown and increase patronage of
downtown businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Resolution 11410 (2023 Series) is hereby rescinded.
SECTION 2. Findings. The Council, after review and consideration of the
Park Local Pilot Program, public testimony, and staff presentation; makes the following
findings and determinations:
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a) Reinstating one hour of free parking for all structure users would be of greater
benefit to downtown businesses, employees, and the local community than the
Park Local Pilot Program.
b) The benefit of the one hour of free parking shall be offered at all three of the
existing City parking structures and will include the City’s fourth parking
structure, once constructed.
SECTION 3. From November 23, 2023, through June 30, 2025, all customers in
the City’s public parking structures will receive:
a) one hour of free parking each day;
b) free parking all day on Sundays, from 5:00 am through 11:59 pm.
SECTION 4. From November 23, 2023, through June 30, 2025, all customers will
receive free parking in all City structures and on-street paid parking locations during the
annual downtown holiday parade during the hours of 6:00 pm-11:59 pm.
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SECTION 5. 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.
Upon motion of Vice Mayor Marx, seconded by Council Member Francis, 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 7th day of November 2023.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
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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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