REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Eric Parra, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Brian Smith, Lieutenant
Subject:
title
Adopt Ordinance No. 4284 Amending Municipal Code 13.52 Relating to Public Conduct within City-Owned Public Parking Structures - Approved for Introduction as Amended 2/21/2023, Vote: 7-0
body
Statement of Issue:
Proposed Ordinance No. 4284 to amend Municipal Code Section 13.52 would prohibit certain conduct within the public parking structure that interfere with its intended use.
Financial Impact:
There is no anticipated financial impact due to the amendment of this Municipal Code.
Recommended Action:
recommendation
Adopt Ordinance No. 4284, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 13.52 Relating to Public Buildings" regarding public conduct within City-owned public parking structures.
end
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve, and direct staff accordingly. Please note that if the proposed Ordinance is not adopted, the Huntington Beach Police Department will be limited in its ability to address quality of life issues impacting the City's public parking structures.
Analysis:
The Main Promenade Parking Structure is a vital access point for the downtown business district. However, in past years, the City has received complaints regarding quality of life issues interfering with the public's use of the parking structure and impacting local businesses, the adjacent neighborhood, residents and visitors alike. To help ensure this public facility is utilized for its intended purpose as public parking and access to public restroom facilities, this proposed Ordinance will prohibit conduct including smoking, interfering with the use of public restrooms on site, throwing or dropping items from the structure, speeding in excess of 10 mph, loitering, skateboarding, roller skating, riding...
Click here for full text