REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Tom Herbel, PE, Acting Director of Public Works
Subject:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2019-71 establishing Permit Parking District “Z” affecting residents along the Heil Avenue frontage road between Goldenwest Street and Gothard Street
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Statement of Issue:
Residents along the Heil Avenue frontage road between Goldenwest Street and Gothard Street have petitioned the City to establish a residential permit parking district, Permit Parking District “Z” 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 $1,121 or $59 per address.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2019-71, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing Permit Parking District “Z” Within the City of Huntington Beach.”
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Alternative Action(s):
Deny the recommended action.
Analysis:
Residents along the Heil Avenue frontage road between Goldenwest Street and Gothard Street submitted a petition requesting a permit parking district be created due to commuter vehicle parking impacts and related issues. The frontage road is located on the north side of Heil Avenue between Goldenwest Street and Gothard Street and is shown in Attachment 1. Including the commuter vehicle parking impacts, residents expressed their concerns with associated issues of late night noise, littering, parking too close to driveways, and finding curbside areas to place trash bins on the street on collection day. The requested permit parking restrictions are 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. 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 merit further consideration, and considered the proposed area to be reasonable. Staff prepared and mailed letters to the affected properties explaining the permit parking district requirements, boundaries, and included ballots for voting on the permit parking district proposal. Per code a minimum of 75% of the property units shall vote in favor of the parking district to move the request for further consideration. The voting results showed 79% of the properties along the Heil Avenue frontage road in support of permit parking.
As required by code, staff investigated the conditions along the Heil Avenue frontage road 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 on the weekend. Although the noise and trash bin moving issues were not observed by staff, these concerns were mentioned by several of the residents as frequent commuter vehicle parking issues.
Due to these conditions, staff believes findings can be made demonstrating that commuter vehicle parking unreasonably and regularly interferes with the use of available 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 19 with permit parking established along both sides of the frontage road as shown in Attachment 2. 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.
Attachment(s):
1. Vicinity Map
2. Parking District Z Map
3. Staff Evaluation
4. Resolution No. 2019-71, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Establishing Permit Parking District “Z” Within the City of Huntington Beach