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Home My WebLink About03/19/1991, C-2 - MODIFICATION OF PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN l`I,I��yul�lll�llllll II MEETING DATE: qfl li►�� city of san LaIs osIspo 3 -11- 11 COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NUMBER: FROM: pe"�-Dave Romero Prepared by: Reith Opalewski Public Works Director Parking Manager SUBJ: Modification of Parking Management Plan CAO RECOMMENDATION: By motion, adopt resolution modifying the provision for the establishment of 10-hour parking meter permits to include an option to offer a reduced rate of $10. 00 per month for qualified residents with 10-hour meters in front of their residences. BACKGROUND: In July 1990, Council adopted Resolution (No.6834) approving the revised Parking Management Plan. Included in the Existing Parking Utilization component of the revised plan was the establishment of a special permit valid at 10-hour parking meters. The intent of the new permit was to encourage more use of the 10-hour meters and offer users an economic incentive through a reduced monthly rate. To date, the program has been reasonably successful with an average of 60 permits sold each month. i Several months ago the Parking Management Committee was approached by local residents from the 1000 block of Mill Street with 10-hour meters in front of their residences. Their concern was that it is a financial hardship and unfair to have to pay $300 per year to park in front of their residences during the daytime. They felt that there should be some relief from the meters and that they should be able to purchase a residential permit similar to the Cal Poly area. DISCUSSION: The Parking Management Committee considered three options: 1. Direct residents to purchase the 10-hour meter permits at the regular price like other users. (Status quo of $25.00 per month) 2 . Establish a residential permit district similar to the one adjacent to Cal Poly for $5 per year. 3 . Issue 10-hour meter permits at a reduced rate of $5 or $10 per month for qualified residents. The committee agreed with the residents and felt that more than the status quo should be offered to residents with 10-hour meters on 6 -07 -1 ►►N�ibi►i�ullllllllllll III city of San Luis osIspo COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Council Agenda Report Page Two their block and no off-street parking. Option two was not chosen because the intent of the Cal Poly permit district is to keep non- residents out of the area, as opposed to shared use of the 10-hour meters by residents and non-residents in the mixed-use area of the Parking Meter District. The option of issuing monthly permits at a reduced rate was the final recommendation of the committee. However, the committee felt that residents should use their off-street parking options before they apply for residential 10-hour meter permits. Each household would be eligible for two monthly permits at $10. 00 each. The permits would only be valid at 10-hour meters in their neighborhood (one block in any direction of their address which has 10-hour meters) and would not allow overnight parking where it is prohibited. CONCURRENCES: The Parking Management Committee and Public Works staff concur with the recommendation to establish a residential 10-hour meter permit at a reduced monthly rate for residents who live in the neighborhood. This is in compliance with the Parking Management Plan goal of protecting the character of downtown and surrounding office and residential zones. FISCAL IMPACT: The total number of residences that could possibly be eligible is approximately 25 throughout the downtown area. Not all residences would purchase permits, however, the potential loss in 10-hour meter permit revenue (assuming these residents currently feed meters) could range from $1,200 to $4,800 annually. There will be some staff time utilized in issuing permits. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Not offer the 10-hour residential permit. 2. Offer it at a more reduced rate, or higher rate. 3. Offer a semi-annual or annual permit at $60 or $120. Maintaining the full price for all users eliminates the loss of revenue but does not meet the management plan goal of helping to preserve the quality of life for residents in the downtown area. Offering a lower rate would increase the loss of revenue but benefit the residents. r z 111111111111IIIII112111"��ll city of San ..AIS OBIspo mmaimmCOUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Council Agenda Report Page Three A higher rate would address the revenue loss issue, but defeat the original purpose of the residential 10-hour meter permit. Since these residences are located within commercial-residential zones within the parking meter district, it is reasonable to charge a monthly rate of $10. The $10 monthly rate is nearly 85% less than the normal monthly cost of feeding the meters for 8 hours each day. The semi-annual or annual permits would be more convenient for the resident and require less processing time for staff. It would also require a new permit to be developed. This would create inconsistency with the current process of color coding the permits each month. Since meter permits are already atypical for enforcement personnel, another special permit would add to the problem of specialized enforcement. This option could be explored further if the demand for residential permits increased. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Considering all the alternatives, staff feels that a monthly rate of $10.00, with permits issued monthly, represents the best balance of conflicting concerns. i I ATTACHMENT: Resolution i I I � - � - 3 RESOLUTION NO. (1991 SERIES) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO APPROVING A MODIFICATION OF THE PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN TO OFFER 10 HOUR METER PERMITS AT A REDUCED RATE FOR QUALIFIED RESIDENTS WHEREAS, the City Council approved a revised Parking Management Plan in July 1990; and WHEREAS, the revised Parking Management Plan provided for the establishment of special 10-hour parking meter permits; and WHEREAS, one of the goals of the Parking Management Plan is to protect the character of downtown and surrounding commercial and residential zones; and WHEREAS, the Parking Management Committee has considered the need for residential parking at 10-hour meters and recommended a reduced rate for qualified residences. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: A. Residents with 10-hour meters in front of their residences shall be eligible to purchase 10-hour meter permits at the reduced rate of $10 per month. B. The maximum number of residential 10-hour meter permits issued each month shall be set at two per household. Permits will only be valid on the applicant's block of residence or one block in any direction of their residence which has 10-hour meters. Permits will be subject to overnight parking prohibitions, and are not valid in any other restricted areas. C. Proof of residency shall be required and can be met by producing utility bills, vehicle registration, driver's license or other approved means in the name of the resident applicant. D. The permit shall be non-transferrable and any misuse, fraudulent application or vacating of premises by applicant shall immediately void the permit. - — 7 Resolution No. (1990 Series) Page Two On motion of seconded by , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of , 1990. MAYOR RON DUNIN ATTEST CITY CLERK APPROVED: CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AT'� FINANCE DIRECTOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR