HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-2018 Item 15 - Expansion of Ferrini Parking District Meeting Date: 7/10/2018
FROM: Daryl R. Grigsby, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Alexander Fuchs, Parking Services Supervisor
SUBJECT: FERRINI RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT EXPANSION
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution expanding the existing Ferrini Residential Parking Permit District as shown in
Exhibit A.
DISCUSSION
Background
SLO Municipal code sections 10.36.170 and 10.36.180 govern the designation of a residential
parking permit district by Council thru resolution. In early 2018, residents of the 500 block of
Cerro Romauldo Avenue contacted the City and requested establishment of a Residential Parking
Permit District (RPPD) based on parking impacts generated by students and other non-local
residents.
Pursuant to these SLOMC sections, the following steps have been conducted between January
and May 2018 in order to make a final recommendation to Council for formation of a parking
district in the area:
1. Staff met with several area residents to discuss parking issues, concerns and issues associated
with living in a RPPD. Residents stated existing enforcement hours for the Ferrini
Residential Parking Permit District (immediately adjacent to the request area) would be
sufficient to address the parking impacts they perceived.
2. Staff identified the potentially affected households, then the requestor performed informal
survey of these areas to determine if the residents were in support of finding out more about
the benefits and drawbacks of forming a RPPD. Sufficient support was indicated so staff
then scheduled a community meeting to discuss formation issues and pros and cons of RPPD
formation.
3. Staff conducted on-street parking counts on weekdays and weekends from 10 AM-4 PM to
gauge occupancy issues.
4. Staff used survey and parking counts to establish the proposed expanded District and survey
area.
5. Held the community meeting and subsequently mailed formal surveys to all the households
in the proposed affected area of the potential expansion boundaries.
6. Staff reviewed results and determined which areas had proper support for the
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formation/expansion of the RPPD.
Figure 1 – Potential Affected Area of the Ferrini District Expansion
Exhibit B provides narrative and summary tables for the car counts, informal surveys,
community meeting, formal survey results, and proposed district enforcement hours
Recommendation Detail
Staff recommends that Council adopt a resolution (Attachment A) approving the expan sion of
the existing Ferrini Residential Parking Permit District to include the residential properties
located o n the 500-600 block of Cerro Romauldo Avenue and 398 Ferrini Road (see figure 2).
This recommendation is based on the results of the formal survey of households, the observed
parking impacts in the area, and that the area is predominately residential.
Expansion Area
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Figure 2 – Proposed Existing and Addition to Ferrini District
CONCURRENCES
The proposed enforcement hours of 12 AM to 5 PM, daily partially fall within the responsibility
of the Police Department’s Student Neighborhood Assistance Program (SNAP). The
enforcement efforts of the district will be a joint effort between Public Works and Police
Department. Night time enforcement will be a smal l expansion of the current SNAP activity area
however, as additional parking districts are implemented, particularly in the overnight hours,
additional discussions will be necessary to ensure that adequate funding is available to perform
enforcement during these hours.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The recommended actions are not subject to the California Environmental Qua lity Act.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact for the proposed district expansion would only be for additional household
permit printing and installation of signs and sign posts and is estimated to cost the City
approximately $850. A portion of these costs will be offset by the $15 per permit annual fee
associated with the residential parking permits. There is no formal budget for the creation or
expansion of residential parking permit districts so, if approved, the funds would come from un -
appropriated Parking Fund working capital. No additional staffing would be added to Parking
Services or SNAP to provide enforcement for this district expansion.
Proposed Addition
Existing
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ALTERNATIVE
Do not enact the expansion of the existing Ferrini Residential Parking Permit District at this
time. Staff does not recommend this because there is sufficient support of more than 60% of the
affected households in favor of the expansion and the expansion meets the criteria set forth in the
City’s municipal code.
Attachments:
a - Resolution
b - Exhibit with supporting documents
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RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2018 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING THE RESIDENTIAL PARKING
PERMIT DISTRICT FOR THE FERRINI AREA OF THE CITY,
ESTABLISHING DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION OF SAID
DISTRICT AND TIME OF RENEWAL FOR A PARKING PERMIT
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo received a request for the expansion of the
Ferrini Residential Parking Permit District; and
WHEREAS, the request was processed pursuant to Municipal Code Section 10.36.170 et
seq. which requires a formal survey in which at least 60% of the households participating in the
survey supported the district expansion before the request can be forwarded to Cou ncil for
consideration; and
WHEREAS, Council of the City of San Luis Obispo has determined that the proposed
residential parking permit district area shown in Exhibit A to include addresses 537 to 695 on
Cerro Romauldo Avenue and 398 Ferrini Road have petitioned to be included in the Ferrini
Residential Parking Permit District; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo has held a public hearing to
consider the changes to the Ferrini Residential Parking Permit District and has determined that the
expansion represents the desire of a majority of the households in the area and that a Residential
Parking Permit District which limits parking in the area to bona fide residents is necessary to
preserve the character and quality of life of the neighborhood for the residents of the district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 10.36.170 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code the
residential parking permit district boundaries and hours are hereby established as shown in Exhibit
A.
SECTION 2. No vehicle other than emergency vehicles, vehicles with commercial plates
which is under the control of a person, who does not reside within the district, providing service
for hire to property located in the designated residential permit parking area, including but not
limited to a delivery vehicle, or vehicles having a residential parking permit clearly displayed
between the windshield and the rearview mirror shall park on any street within the area from 12:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily.
SECTION 3. The Public Works Department shall be directed to post the district with
signs that clearly indicate these restrictions.
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SECTION 4. The Parking Services Division shall is sue residential parking permits on
demand as permitted in Section 10.36.220 of the Municipal Code. Permits shall be issued for a
year effective September 15th of each year.
SECTION 5. Resolution Number 9426 (2003 Series) is hereby amended and superseded
to the extent inconsistent herewith.
Upon motion of _______________________, seconded by _______________________,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of _____________________ 2018.
____________________________________
Mayor Heidi Harmon
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, this ______ day of ______________, _________.
____________________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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Exhibit A
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Exhibit B
Car Counts
Staff conducted car counts between March 28, 2018 and April 14, 2018 to determine the number
of occupied on-street spaces at different times of the day and different days of the week. The data
was collected on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays between 9 AM and 11 AM and again
between 3 PM and 5 PM. The first week of car counts was conducted when Cal Poly was on Spring
Break, the second week of car counts was conducted when Cal Poly was back in session but
Pacheco Elementary School was on Spring Break, and the third week of car counts was conducted
when both schools were back in session. Table 1 below shows the on-street parking occupancy per
block in the potential affected area. The on-street occupancy was calculated using an average of
18 linear curb feet for each parking space.
Table 1 – On-Street Parking Occupancy by Block
Informal Survey
Informal surveys are performed so residents in the area can express their interest in receiving
additional information about residential parking permit districts. Informal survey materials
including a survey ballot, map of the survey area, and a copy of the Residential Parking Permit
District Information Guide brochure was provided to each of the 67 households within the potential
affected area. Informal survey ballots needed to be completed and returned to the Parking Services
office no later than April 18, 2018 to be included in the count.
Date Time
100
Ferrini
200-300
Ferrini
400
Ferrini
500-600
Ferrini
200-300
Cuesta
100
Cuesta
500-600
Cerro
Romauldo Average
3/28 10:40 AM 67% 47% 73% 65% 40% 21% 77% 56%
3/28 3:00 PM 62% 39% 67% 67% 40% 17% 31% 46%
3/30 10:00 AM 67% 45% 40% 67% 50% 21% 11% 43%
3/30 3:30 PM 67% 21% 87% 46% 21% 24% 13% 40%
3/30 10:10 AM 76% 21% 73% 44% 21% 52% 9% 42%
4/4 9:40 AM 119% 37% 67% 63% 29% 48% 56% 60%
4/4 4:20 PM 105% 42% 100% 67% 45% 66% 54% 68%
4/6 10:30 AM 129% 34% 67% 65% 45% 59% 53% 64%
4/6 3:17 AM 129% 34% 107% 60% 36% 83% 47% 71%
4/7 10:00 AM 119% 58% 60% 60% 52% 79% 63% 70%
4/7 4:24 PM 100% 39% 80% 60% 36% 69% 47% 62%
4/11 10:00 AM 124% 47% 93% 75% 48% 48% 67% 72%
4/11 4:00 PM 105% 50% 100% 79% 38% 45% 63% 69%
4/13 9:33 AM 124% 58% 100% 79% 48% 62% 69% 77%
4/13 3:15 PM 105% 47% 80% 65% 57% 59% 57% 67%
4/14 9:30 AM 105% 55% 73% 79% 55% 66% 53% 69%
4/14 4:00 PM 90% 50% 80% 69% 64% 55% 51% 66%Cal Poly Spring BreakPacheco Elementary Spring BreakBoth Schools Back in SessionPacket Pg. 204
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Of the 67 households surveyed, 24 completed and returned informal survey ballots to the Parking
Services office by the above stated deadline. Table 2 below shows the breakdown of the completed
and returned informal survey ballots by block.
Table 2 – Informal Survey Results by Block
Block In Favor Not in Favor Total % In Favor
100 Ferrini 0 2 2 0%
200-300 Ferrini 1 0 1 100%
400 Ferrini 0 0 0 0%
500-600 Felton 1 2 3 33%
200-300 Cuesta 0 1 1 0%
100 Cuesta 2 6 8 25%
500-600 Cerro Romauldo 8 1 9 89%
Total 12 12 24 n/a
Based on the above informal survey results, only two blocks demonstrated at least 50% of
responding households were in favor of expanding the existing district to include their block;
500-600 block of Cerro Romauldo Avenue and the 200-300 block of Ferrini Road. Most of the
households on the 200-300 block of Ferrini Road are already part of the existing F errini
Residential Parking Permit District except for 398 Ferrini Road and 200 Ferrini Road. The
households on these blocks were included in the formal survey mailing.
Community Meeting
On Monday, May 21, 2018, staff held a community meeting in the multi-purpose room at Pacheco
Elementary School. The purpose of the meeting was to provide information to residents and answer
questions regarding the Residential Parking Permit District process, the request to expand the
existing Ferrini Residential Parking Permit District, and any general parking-related questions. 11
residents attended and signed-in at the community meeting.
Formal Survey Results
On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 staff mailed each of the 12 households within the proposed expansion
boundaries an introduction letter, a formal survey ballot, a copy of the relevant City ordinances,
and a return envelope. Formal survey ballots needed to be completed and returned to the Parking
Services office no later than June 11, 2018 to be included in the count.
Of the 12 households surveyed, 9 completed and returned formal survey ballots to the Parking
Services office by the above stated deadline. Table 3 below shows the breakdown of the completed
and returned informal survey ballots by block.
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Table 3 – Formal Survey Results by Block
Block In Favor Not in Favor Total % In Favor
200-300 Ferrini 1 0 1 100%
500-600 Cerro Romauldo 7 1 8 88%
Total 8 1 9 89%
The City’s municipal code that governs Residential Parking Permit Districts require that at least
60% of the completed and returned formal surveys must be in favor of the expansion for the request
to be forwarded to Council for consideration. With an avera ge of 89% of the households in favor
of the expansion, the 60% threshold has been met.
Proposed District Hours
The proposed enforcement hours of 12 AM to 5 PM daily, are the same enforcement hours as the
existing Ferrini Residential Parking Permit District. The enforcement efforts of the district will be
a joint effort between Public Works and Police Department. Night time enforcement will be a
small expansion of the current SNAP activity area however, as additional parking districts are
implemented, part icularly in the overnight hours, additional discussions will be necessary to ensure
that adequate funding is available to perform enforcement during these hours.
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Expansion of the Ferrini
Residential Parking Permit District
City Council
July 10, 2018
Existing DistrictExisting District
Proposed Expansion
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution expanding the existing Ferrini
Residential Parking Permit District as shown in Exhibit A
Exhibit A
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Existing Residential Parking Permit
Districts in the City
Criteria for Establishing a Resident
Initiated District
The area is predominately residential;
The limited availability of on-street parking
for residents due to high demand from users
that do not reside in the neighborhood; or
Preserve the character of the existing
neighborhood by limiting on-street parking to
residents.
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Process for Establishing a
Residential Parking Permit District
Neighborhood residents meet with Parking Services
staff.
Residents conduct informal survey of the residents in
the affected area.
If more than 50%support from households then
the City will hold a town-hall meeting.
City mails formal survey to all households in the
neighborhood.
If more than 60%support from households in
the neighborhood then proposed district to
Council for approval.
Overview of the Ferrini Area
Predominately single-family units on Ferrini Road,
Felton Way, Cerro Romauldo Avenue, and Cuesta
Drive.
Adjacent to Pacheco Elementary School, Throop
public park, and high-density multi-family units to the
east and south.
Existing Ferrini District established in March 2003.
8 households in the existing district boundaries.
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Existing Ferrini District Zoning and
Proposed Expansion Area
Existing
Ferrini
District
Proposed
Expansion
Area
Proposed
Expansion
Area
Initial Meeting with Neighborhood
Resident
Issues identified by residents that
contribute to the lack of on-street parking
College students parking that do not reside
in the area.
Faculty and parents of the adjacent
elementary school.
Employees that work at nearby commercial
properties.
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Potential Affected Area
Informal Survey Results
Residents in the potential
affected area were surveyed to
determine their interest being a
part of the proposed district
expansion.
Each resident was provided the
following items:
Informal survey form,
A map of the potential affected
area and enforcement hours,
And a copy of the Residential
Parking Permit District
Information Guide
Block
Completed
& Returned
Surveys
Households
in Favor
% In
Favor
100 Ferrini 2 0 0%
200-300 Ferrini 1 1 100%
400 Ferrini 0 0 0%
500-600 Felton 3 1 33%
200-300 Cuesta 1 0 0%
100 Cuesta 8 2 25%
500-600 Cerro
Romauldo 9 8 89%
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On-Street Parking Occupancy in
Potential Affected Area
Date Time
100
Ferrini
200‐300
Ferrini
400
Ferrini
500‐600
Ferrini
200‐300
Cuesta
100
Cuesta
500‐600
Cerro
Romauldo Average
3/28 10:40 AM 67% 47% 73% 65% 40% 21% 77% 56%
3/28 3:00 PM 62% 39% 67% 67% 40% 17% 31% 46%
3/30 10:00 AM 67% 45% 40% 67% 50% 21% 11% 43%
3/30 3:30 PM 67% 21% 87% 46% 21% 24% 13% 40%
3/30 10:10 AM 76% 21% 73% 44% 21% 52% 9% 42%
4/4 9:40 AM 119% 37% 67% 63% 29% 48% 56% 60%
4/4 4:20 PM 105% 42% 100% 67% 45% 66% 54% 68%
4/6 10:30 AM 129% 34% 67% 65% 45% 59% 53% 64%
4/6 3:17 AM 129% 34% 107% 60% 36% 83% 47% 71%
4/7 10:00 AM 119% 58% 60% 60% 52% 79% 63% 70%
4/7 4:24 PM 100% 39% 80% 60% 36% 69% 47% 62%
4/11 10:00 AM 124% 47% 93% 75% 48% 48% 67% 72%
4/11 4:00 PM 105% 50% 100% 79% 38% 45% 63% 69%
4/13 9:33 AM 124% 58% 100% 79% 48% 62% 69% 77%
4/13 3:15 PM 105% 47% 80% 65% 57% 59% 57% 67%
4/14 9:30 AM 105% 55% 73% 79% 55% 66% 53% 69%
4/14 4:00 PM 90% 50% 80% 69% 64% 55% 51% 66%Cal Poly Spring BreakPacheco Elementary Spring BreakBoth Schools Back in SessionFerrini Expansion Parking Space Occupancy Summary
Formal Survey Process and Results
Each household was mailed an introduction letter, survey form
with proposed boundaries map, and a copy of the City’s
ordinance to each of the households in the proposed district.
Individuals were asked to indicate if they supported the
expansion of the existing district and indicate if they were in
support of the hours/time of enforcement
Proposed Expansion Area
12 Households Surveyed
9 Completed and Returned Surveys
8 In Favor (89%)
1 Not in Favor
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Proposed Hours of Enforcement
12 AM to 5 PM, Daily
Since the proposal is to expand an existing district, the
same enforcement hours for the existing district will be
enforced in the proposed expansion area.
Enforcement Staff Hours
Parking Services staff could enforce daytime portion of
district hours from 9 AM to 5 PM, Daily.
Police Department is limited in enforcing early AM portion of
district hours due to staffing constraints.
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution expanding the existing Ferrini
Residential Parking Permit District as shown in Exhibit A
Exhibit A
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Questions
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EXTENSION OF FERRINI
PARKING DISTRICT
Please support us as we try to reclaim our neighborhood.
IMAGINE MY SURPRISE
I had been out of the country –turned onto my street ,Cerro Romauldo, and there
were bumper to bumper cars
This began September 2017
Facing East
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CAL POLY, PACHECO AND CUESTA IN
SESSION OCT 2017
PROBLEMS THAT STARTED SEPTEMBER
2017:
Students move trash cans up on the sidewalk so they can park. Trashcans on the
sidewalk don’t get emptied.
Driveways have been partially and/or completely blocked
Cars are left for a week or more
Street sweep consistently is only able to sweep the middle of the street on the
first Monday of the month
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PACHECO AND POLY FACING WEST
PROBLEMS:
It is complex –students come here in good faith and can’t find a place to park.
I have talked to the students who park in front of my house, 100% have indicated
they are Cal Poly students and don’t have any where to park.
Occasional parking is one thing but my street is a parking garage for students.
And yes no one wants to say it but they are Cal Poly students.
I can’t imagine how it will be with 22 Chorro opening in the fall.
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LETS SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORHOODS
Our neighborhoods are in jeopardy. We have two neighbors who are moving: 1
because the development on Ferrini looks directly into their backyard, 1 because
they have better opportunities in Oregon. Both have struggled with the parking.
I love my neighborhood, my neighbors and this community. It has been very good
to me and my family.
I’m going to stay and fight and yes it is a fight, for my neighborhood
I hope my city council will help and support me in this and approve the expansion
of the Ferrini District.
We have a problem and it is time for us to collectively work to solve it so that we
have a community that is good for community members and students.
WE ALL BENEFIT AND ARE BETTER FOR IT when we collaborate
SOLUTIONS:
Parking districts that are consistently enforced.
Collaborate with neighbors, students, city and Cal Poly for solutions
Learn how other cities manage these student generated problems
The City could work with Cal Poly to:
“dg” areas on campus where students can leave their cars for extended periods of time
at a low cost
Freshpeopleare told not to bring cars on campus –expand that message to DON’T
bring cars, there is no where to park them
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CERRO ROMAULDOJULY 9, 2018
This is how the street usually looked prior to September 2017 for more than 35
years.
Times bring change but help us be able to park near our homes.
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