REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Sunny Han, Acting Chief Financial Officer
PREPARED BY: Sunny Han, Acting Chief Financial Officer
Subject:
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Adopt Ordinance No. 4292 amending Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 10.60 relating to On-Street Parking Meter Zones
Approved for Introduction 5/02/2023 - Vote 5-2 (Strickland, Bolton-No)
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Statement of Issue:
The City's parking meter zones and unattended lots currently generate approximately $6.4 million in General Fund revenue. Hourly parking rates range between $2.50-3 per hour during the peak season (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day) depending on location, and $2.25 per hour during the off-peak season. Increasing the hourly parking rates by $1-1.25 during peak season and $0.75 during the off-peak season is anticipated to generate an additional $2.7 million in General Fund revenue annually. Additionally, developing additional metered parking along the 400 block of Main Street would generate an additional $148,000 in General Fund revenue annually, for a total of $2.85 million.
Financial Impact:
This action will result in annual additional General Fund revenue of $2.85 million.
Recommended Action:
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Adopt Ordinance No. 4292, "An Ordinance of the City of Huntington Beach Amending Chapter 10.60 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code Relating To On-Street Parking Meter Zones"
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Alternative Action(s):
Provide alternate direction regarding any of the proposed changes to the Master Fee and Charges Schedule and Ordinance No. 4292
Analysis:
On June 1, 2021, City Council approved Ordinance No. 4232 for introduction. If adopted, this Ordinance would increase the metered parking rate by $0.75 in the off-peak season and $1-$1.25 in the peak season, depending on the parking zone. The $0.75/hr off-peak season increase will raise rates in all hourly lots and on-street meters from $...
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