REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Robert Handy, Chief of Police
Subject:
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Adopt Resolution No. 2020-53 amending the current Uniform Bail Schedule for Parking Violations; and, approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4218 amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapters 10.50 and 10.52 relating to City Pay Parking Lots and Off-Street City Parking Lots
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Statement of Issue:
Over the past several years, additions and subtractions to the Huntington Beach Municipal Code have led to changes to the Uniform Bail Schedule, resulting in the unintentional deletions of commonly used sections. As a result, certain enforcement sections became unenforceable, citation contestment issues were identified, and regulatory signage in City parking lots became obsolete, requiring updating.
Financial Impact:
Minor costs associated to new signage at City Off-Street Parking Lots. If approved, we should see a positive impact in City revenue due to the addition of electric vehicle charging enforcement capabilities; however, the full impact is unknown.
Recommended Action:
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A) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-53, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach Adopting an Amended Uniform Bail Schedule for Parking Violations," based on the recommended amended bail schedule with proposed existing City of Huntington Beach Municipal Codes; and,
B) Approve for introduction Ordinance No. 4218, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapters 10.50 and 10.52 Relating to City Pay Parking Lots and Off-Street Lots."
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve these amendments and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Police Department Parking/Traffic Control Unit has identified several existing Huntington Beach Municipal Code and California Vehicle Code sections that are better suited for applica...
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