REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: David Kiff, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Thomas M. Herbel, PE, Acting Director of Public Works
Subject:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2019-46 establishing Permit Parking District “Y” affecting residents on Marken Lane between Slater Avenue and Holland Drive
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Statement of Issue:
Residents on Marken Lane between Slater Avenue and Holland Drive have petitioned the City to establish a residential permit parking district, Permit Parking District “Y” in Huntington Beach.
Financial Impact:
The provisions of Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 10.42 requires that the residents choosing to participate in a residential permit parking district pay a proportionate share of the cost to establish or amend the district making the district cost neutral to the City. Typical costs include, but are not limited to, installation of signs, curb markings, which are initially funded in the General Fund Signs and Marking business unit 10085302, and staff time to issue permits, which are funded in the General Fund Transportation Management business unit 10085301. The total cost for this parking district is estimated at $850 or $47 per address.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2019-46, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing Permit Parking District “Y” Within the City of Huntington Beach.”
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Alternative Action(s):
Deny the recommended action.
Public Works Commission Action: None required.
Analysis:
Residents on Marken Lane between Slater Avenue and Holland Drive submitted a petition requesting permit parking due to commuter vehicle parking impacts and other associated issues. The area is located north of Slater Avenue east of Beach Boulevard and is shown on Attachment 1. The requesting residents expressed that these concerns occur daily preventing the use of on-street parking for themselves and guests. In addition to the parking impacts, other specific issues include moving of trash bins on collection day to create parking areas, parking too close to driveways, and late night noise. The requested permit parking restrictions are midnight to 6 am, every day, including holidays.
Following procedures in Municipal Code Chapter 10.42, Permit Parking Districts, staff validated the petition, determined the concerns of the residents require further consideration, and examined the proposed boundaries. Due to the potential parking issues moving to nearby areas, staff expanded the proposed permit parking district area to include Marken Lane between Holland Drive and Friesland Drive, and Holland Drive between Marken Lane and Waal Circle. Ballots were sent to the affected addresses to vote on the proposal. Municipal Code Chapter 10.42 requires a minimum of 75% of the property units to be favor of the parking district to move the request for further consideration.
Residents on Marken Lane between Slater Avenue and Holland Drive (petitioned street) voted 83% in support of permit parking. Residents in the expanded area (Marken Lane between Holland Drive and Friesland Drive, and Holland Drive between Marken Lane and Waal Circle) received a total of 19% in support of permit parking. Due to the low interest for permit parking in the expanded area it was removed from consideration for permit parking. The requested permit parking district is the original petitioned street, properties fronting Marken Lane between Slater Avenue and Holland Drive and is shown on Attachment #2.
As required by code, staff investigated the conditions on Marken Lane to examine the parking conditions and related concerns. Field observations and discussions with the residents demonstrated that the street experiences recurring parking impacts from commuter vehicles, with the most significant impacts occurring between the late evening and early morning hours, and on the weekends. Although the noise and trash bin moving issues were not observed by staff, these concerns were mentioned by several of the residents.
Due to the observed parking conditions and discussions with the residents, staff believes findings can be made showing that commuter vehicle parking unreasonably and regularly interferes with the use of available on-street parking for residents and their guests, and causes other related disturbances. These findings are consistent with requirements of the Municipal Code as a basis for establishing permit parking. The number of addresses that would comprise the permit parking district is eighteen (18). Notices were sent to the affected properties and properties within 500 feet of the proposed district boundaries indicating the date and time of the City Council meeting.
Public Works Commission Action:
None required.
Environmental Status:
The project is categorically exempt from CEQA.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Enhance and maintain infrastructure.
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Requested Permit Parking Map
3. Staff Evaluation
4. Resolution 2019-46