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:SOLUTION N0. 49 49 (19
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO ADOPTING A POLICY STATEMENT AND APPROVING AN
ACTION PLAN FOR DOWNT014N PARKING.
WHEREAS, the City's General Plan and Downtown Goals Statement encourages a
strong and viable downtown through the retention and enhancement of commercial
and retail uses in the center of the City; and
WHEREAS, this policy requires an adequate supply of concentrated parking
which is convenient to the customers who support downtown businesses; and
WHEREAS, in 1977 the firm of Wilbur Smith and Associates conducted an extensive
analysis of the supply, usage and demand for parking in the downtown and concluded
that by 1990 there will be a need for an additional 1,100 to 1,580 parking spaces
in the core area; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and the Community Parking Advisory Committee (CPAC)
have held public hearings and meetings to consider numerous parking alternatives
for downtown; and
WHEREAS, the Community Parking Advisory Committee (CPAC) has recommended a
downtown parking program that provides for the development of a parking structure
and surface parking lot to create additional parking for the downtown; and
WHEREAS, the maintenance of essential City services is heavily dependent
upon the revenue provided by retail sales tax and other business taxes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that:
1. The City Council supports a basic policy of concentrated parking for the
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downtown area.
2. Structural and non - structural programs which will facilitate and reinforce
this concentrated approach should include: I
A. The development of centrally located downtown parking structures and
surface lots financed and operated on an enterprise basis. Specifically,
program costs will be recovered through user fees to the maximum extent
possible.
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B. Direct participation in ridesharing programs.
C. Promotion of the transit system as an effective mode of transportation
for commuters to the downtown area.
D. Continuation of the parking enforcement program.
E. The most efficient use of existing lots and on- street spaces through
restriping and other parking management techniques (e.g., lot restrictions,
residential permits, etc.).
F. A parking in -lieu fee policy that would provide contributions as an
alternative to the provision of on -site parking associated with new uses in
the downtown.
3. The City Council hereby adopts the following action plan to begin
implementation of this parking policy:
A. Initiate on or about September 20, 1982 a ridesharing program (in
conjunction with the County's Ridesharing Office) involving City lots Nos.
1 and 4.
B. Direct staff to develop and recommend the financing, land acquisition
and final design of a parking structure on the southwest corner of Palm and
Morro streets which will accommodate optimum parking, retail and commercial
space which is fully financially feasible and which is compatible with the
adjacent areas and the character of the downtown.
C. Direct City staff to return to Council with a plan for the formation
of an assessment district,including public hearings and other legal requirements,
for the purpose of financing for the Marsh Street lot improvements as
recommended by the Community Parking Advisory Committee.
D. Direct staff to prepare an ordinance which could establish in -lieu
fees as an option for satisfying parking requirements in the "CC" zone.
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E. Authorize staff to,restripe lots for increased efficiency in
conjunction with ongoing parking lot maintenance programs.
On motion of Councilman Dunin , seconded by Councilman Settle ,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Settle, Dovey, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 7thday of September, 1982.
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