REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, PE, Director of Public Works
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Adopt Resolution No. 2019-17 Establishing Permit Parking District “X” Affecting Residents on Tucana Drive, Taurus Lane, and a portion of Rook Drive
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Statement of Issue:
Residents on Tucana Drive, Taurus Lane, and a portion or Rook Drive have petitioned to establish a residential permit parking district in Huntington Beach.
Financial Impact:
The provisions of Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 10.42, Permit Parking Districts, requires that the residents choosing to participate in a residential permit parking district pay a proportionate share of the cost to establish a district making the district cost neutral to the City. Typical costs to create a new parking district include installation of signs and curb markings, which are initially funded in the General Fund Signs and Marking business unit 10085302, and staff time to issue permits and administrative costs, which are initially funded in the General Fund Transportation Management business unit 10085301. The total cost for this district is estimated at $1,075 or $51 per address.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2019-17, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing Permit Parking District “X” Within the City of Huntington Beach.”
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Alternative Action(s):
Deny the recommended action.
Analysis:
Residents on Tucana Drive, Taurus Lane, and a portion of Rook Drive submitted a petition requesting permit parking due to commuter vehicle parking impacts. The neighborhood is located west of Goldenwest Street south of Warner Avenue and is shown on Attachment 1. The residents expressed that the commuter vehicle parking prevents the use of on-street parking for themselves and their guests, contributes to late night noise, and sources of trash left on their yards and in the street. The residents have requested that the parking restrictions be in place from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. every day, including holidays. Attachment 2 shows the streets petitioned by the residents to establish permit parking.
Following procedures in Municipal Code Chapter 10.42 (MC 10.42), Permit Parking Districts, staff reviewed the request, determined the petition and concerns of the residents were valid, and examined the proposed boundaries. Staff mailed letters to the affected properties explaining the permit parking district requirements and provided ballots to vote on the permit parking district proposal. MC 10.42 requires a minimum of 75% of the property units to be in favor of the parking district to move the request for further consideration. Of the thirty-seven affected properties identified in the petition, thirty-three of the ballots were completed and returned with twenty-four voting in favor (65%) of the proposal.
Although the original request did not receive the required 75% supporting the entire area identified in the petition, after reviewing the voting results, discussion with the residents, and initial field observations, staff modified the proposed permit parking district streets with concurrence from the requesting residents. MC 10.42 allows staff discretion to modify the proposed boundaries of a requested permit parking district area for consideration. Due to insufficient support on Canis Circle and part of Rook Drive west of Taurus Lane, these areas were not included for permit parking consideration. Attachment 3 shows the modified area that was evaluated for the proposed permit parking district which includes Tucana Drive, Taurus Lane, and a portion of Rook Drive to the east. The affected permit parking addresses shown on Attachment 3 received an 81% vote in favor of permit parking.
As required by code, staff investigated the parking conditions and associated issues expressed by the residents. Staff observed that the parking impacts occur at night and on the weekends. These parking impacts affect the availability of on-street parking for the residents and their guests at night, morning hours, and on weekends. Other concerns of noise and excessive trash, although not observed during field visits, was mentioned by several residents as a recurring issue from commuter vehicle parking. Based on discussions with the requesting residents and field evaluations, staff finds that the unrestricted parking along the proposed permit parking area regularly interferes with available on-street parking for the residents and their guests and recommends establishing the permit parking district. As required by code notices with the date and time of the City Council meeting were sent to the affected properties and properties within 500 feet of the proposed district boundaries.
Public Works Commission Action: None required
Environmental Status:
The project is categorically exempt from CEQA.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain infrastructure
Attachment(s):
1. Vicinity Map
2. Petitioned Permit Parking Streets Map
3. Proposed Permit Parking Streets Map
4. Staff Evaluation
5. Resolution No. 2019-17 - Permit Parking District “X”