HomeMy WebLinkAboutr10342suspendingenforcementofslomunicipalcodesec17.16.015portionofpradordauthorizesafeparkingpilotprogramatpradodaycntrRESOLUTION NO . 10342 (2012 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO SUSPENDIN G
ENFORCEMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MUNICIPA L
CODE SECTION 17 .16 .015 FOR A PORTION OF 43 PRADO ROAD AN D
AUTHORIZING A SAFE PARKING PILOT PROGRAM AT PRADO DAY CENTE R
(43 PRADO ROAD)
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearin g
in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on Marc h
20, 2012, for the purpose of considering a safe parking pilot program to allow overnight sleepin g
in vehicles at the Prado Day Center at 43 Prado Road ; an d
WHEREAS,the City's Municipal Code, 17 .16 .015 prohibits sleeping in vehicles except
in lawfully operated mobile home parks, travel trailer parks, or campgrounds ; and
WHEREAS,there is a growing community need for programs providing saf e
accommodations for individuals and families utilizing vehicles for temporary shelter in order t o
facilitate the transition to permanent housing ; an d
WHEREAS,CAPSLO has requested to establish a safe parking pilot program at th e
Prado Day Center ; an d
WHEREAS,the established homeless services program and facilities at the Prado Da y
Center is an appropriate location for a temporary pilot program to accommodate people sleeping
in vehicles overnight as temporary shelter ; an d
WHEREAS,the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the testimon y
of the applicant, interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented a t
said hearing .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Lui s
Obispo as follows :
SECTION 1 .Findings .Based upon all the evidence, the City Council makes th e
following findings :
1.A safe parking pilot program advances a key component of the goal to provide a form o f
transitional housing consistent with the San Luis Obispo Countywide 10-year Plan to En d
Homelessness .
2.There is a growing community need for a safe parking pilot program for those lookin g
for a safe place to temporarily sleep in their vehicles while they transition to permanent housing .
3.A pilot program will allow CAPSLO and the City to evaluate the success of the progra m
prior to deciding whether to move forward with a long-term City-wide program .
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4 . As conditioned, a safe parking pilot program within the parking area for the Prado Da y
Center, as show on Exhibit A, is a logical addition to the homeless services currently provide d
and managed by CAPSLO .
SECTION 2.Conditions .The City Council hereby authorizes the Prado Day Center t o
operate a safe parking pilot program at 43 Prado Road in the location specified in Exhibit A an d
subject to the following conditions :
1.The pilot program shall be valid only for the Prado Day Center parking area located at 4 3
Prado Road and only as shown on attached Exhibit A .
2.The pilot program shall be valid for a six (6) month period from the date of program
implementation .
3.The number of vehicles allowed to participate in the pilot program shall be limited to fiv e
4.Pilot program participants must be enrolled in programs to facilitate the transition t o
more permanent housing and paired with a case manager .
5.Restroom facilities shall be provided by CAPSLO .
6.No drugs or alcohol may be contained in program vehicles or possessed or consumed o n
City property .
7.No weapons or firearms of any kind may be contained in program vehicles or used o r
possessed on City property at 43 Prado Road .
8.No fires of any kind shall be permitted on City property .
9.No music may be played that is audible outside vehicles .
10.No cooking or food preparation shall be performed outside of the participant's vehicle .
11.Camping tarps or equipment beyond the top of the vehicle are prohibited .
12.Only one vehicle is allowed per participant or household at the site .
13.A monitoring and oversight program shall be provided to the City prior t o
commencement of the pilot program .
14.Provide program hours .
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15 . Provide a site plan with the following information :
a.Location of trash and recycling bin s
b.Location of restroom facilitie s
c.Parking plan
d.Any lighting or security facilitie s
16 . Program participants shall possess a current driver's license, vehicle registration, and
insurance for the vehicle that will be parked in the designated space . CAPSLO shall keep a cop y
of all three on record .
17 . CAPSLO shall provide a recognizable parking permit for vehicles registered in th e
program . This will assist CAPSLO staff and police officers to recognize vehicles which ar e
authorized to participate in the program .
18 . Utilities such as water, electricity or gas shall not be connected with RVs or other
vehicles .
19 . Vehicles may only be occupied by clients and approved registered household members .
Guests shall not be allowed .
20 . Program participants and all household members who will be staying in vehicle must sig n
an indemnification and waiver indemnifying and waiving all claims or causes of action agains t
the City, including relocation benefits . The City will provide a standard indemnification an d
waiver form .
21 . Program participants shall keep barking dogs in their vehicles and dogs demonstratin g
aggressive behavior shall not be permitted to be maintained on City property . Pets shall be kep t
on a leash at all times on the property . Animal waste shall be picked up immediately and
disposed of properly .
22 . Program participants shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rule s
and regulations .
23 . Failure of program participants to follow all program rules will result in termination fro m
the program .
24 . Program rules shall be distributed to all program participants .
SECTION 3 .Suspension of Municipal Code Enforcement .In order to facilitate the
operation of the pilot program, the City Council hereby suspends enforcement of Sectio n
17 .16 .015 of the City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code prohibiting the use of a recreationa l
vehicle as a dwelling unit as it applies to the City property located at 43 Prado Road, as shown i n
Exhibit A . Enforcement of Section 17 .16 .015 on this property shall be suspended only for suc h
time period as the pilot program is authorized by the City to operate and enforcement shal l
resume at such time as the pilot program is terminated .
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SECTION 4 .City Manager Authority .The City Manager is authorized to act on behal f
of the City in executing any necessary agreements or other related actions to implement the saf e
parking pilot program at the Prado Day Center .
On motion of Council Member Ashbaugh, seconded by Council Member Carter, an d
on the following vote :
AYES :
Council Members Ashbaugh, Carter and Smith, Vice Mayor Carpente r
and Mayor Mar x
NOES :
Non e
ABSENT :
Non e
the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 20th day of March 2012 .
ATTEST :
Elaina Can o
City Clerk
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Exhibit A