HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem NOctober 4, 2000
STAFF REPORT
TO: Mayor Campbell and Members of the City Council
THRU: Donald F. McIntyre, Interim City Manager
FROM: Chet Corbin
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING- MERCHANT PARKING PERMIT FEE
SUMMARY OF REQUEST
Staff was requested to meet with the Main Street merchants in order to discuss a possible
increase in the fee charged for a Merchant Parking Permit and report back to the Council.
BACKGROUND
On September 21, staff attended the monthly meeting of the Seal Beach Chamber and Business
Association. We made a short presentation and asked for members' input regarding the
Merchant Parking Program. A summary of their comments follow:
• Proposed $200 fee is excessive.
• Residents get to park in the Fire Station Lot for much less cost.
• Additional enforcement within the Fire Station Lot is needed.
• Most merchants will not pay $200; instead they will park on the street for free.
• Transferable permit is a "must," if such a high cost is approved.
• Ten cents an hour does not sound excessive when compared to the annual cost.
Although not directly related to the Merchant Parking Program, the following additional
comments were also discussed at the meeting:
• Overall parking management problem in Old Town.
• Additional parking signage needed on Main Street, specifically the 24 -minute spaces.
• Install "high-tech" parking meters on Main Street that do not require change.
• Others said, meters on Main Street would kill the small town atmosphere.
• What happen to the Main Street Specific Plan?
• Where is the "in -lieu parking" money? There should be over $270,000 in this fund.
• Buy additional land in the 100 block, paid for with meter revenues.
• Lower existing meter rates.
• Better utilize the Beach Lots.
• Merchants should not park on Main Street.
• People expect parking meters in a beach town.
• Seal Beach is unique; parking meters are not unique.
• Change machines are needed near metered lots.
Agenda Item.'
DISCUSSION
Based on input from Council, staff and Main Street merchants, we recommend that the following
features be part of the "new" Merchant Parking Program:
• Transferable "hang -tag" type permits.
• If Council desires, allow purchase of permits with variable expiration, for example one-year,
six-month or three-month.
• Because of the additional permit production costs and staff time associated with monthly
type permits, we recommend that six-month and/or three-month permits cost slightly higher
as compared to a one-year permit (see below).
FISCAL IMPACT
To be determined.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council conduct a public hearing and provide direction with regard to the following
questions, so staff can draft the appropriate documents for approval at the next Council meeting:
(a) Establish the annual (one-year) rate for the Merchant Parking Program;
(b) Establish which, if any, of the other (six-month or three-month) permits will be made
available and at what cost; and
(c) Provide direction regarding any other changes in the Merchant Parking Program.
NOTED & APPRO D:
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Corbin Donald F.Uclntyrelfnterim City Manager
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September 11, 2000
STAFF REPORT
TO: Mayor Campbell and Members of the City Council
THRU: Donald F. McIntyre, Interim City Manager
FROM: Chet Corbin
SUBJECT: EIGHTH STREET MUNICIPAL LOT (FIRE STATION LOT)
PARKING IMPROVEMENTS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST
Staff was requested to evaluate the parking operations at 8a' Street Municipal Parking Lot (Fire
Station Lot). Based on discussions with Council members, staff felt that potential improvements
should be addressed using the following goals: (1) increase "pubhc" parking availability, (2)
maximize occupancy, and (3) generate additional revenue. Staff has evaluated the current
operations at this parking lot and presents the following report for your review and discussion.
BACKGROUND
The Eighth Street Municipal Parking Lot (Fire Station Lot) currently has 58 parking spaces and
is used by a variety of different groups.
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General
Each group has its own effects on the parking lot however a few groups warrant additional
discussion. The primary users of this parking lot are the merchants and their employees,
collective referred as "Merchant Permit" holders. They currently pay the City $40 annually, per
vehicle, in order to park in this lot or the beach lots. Their permits are set to expire September
30th, however an extension has been granted pending action of the Council. Another large user
of this lot is Grace Community Church who has an agreement with the City to provide
approximately 37 parking spaces for their members to use on Sunday mornings. They currently
pay the City $1,480 annually and this agreement was set to be renewed last June, however it was
'Church possesses an additional 10 parking passes, which can be used on a daily basis.
' Firefighters park in any available space when responding to an emergency call.
3 Unfortunately, nearby residents frequently utilize spaces intended for the public during the evening
hours; these residents use the lot as an overnight garage for parking their vehicles.
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delayed until Council could study the matter further. Other issues affecting this parking lot are
conflicting signs and the lack of disabled parking spaces.
DISCUSSION
After reviewing the goals and further evaluating the existing operations in this parking lot, staff
has developed three alternatives to the current system. Included in each alternative was the
transition of four parking spaces into three disabled parking spaces (one space used for disabled
access). Each alternative also includes new signage that is intended to provide clear and accurate
directions.
Alternative 1- Partial Meter Installation
This alternative would involve the purchase and installation of 19 parking meters in the first two
rows of spaces adjacent to 86 Street. Two disabled parking spaces would be created along the
front northeast comer of the lot and one additional disabled space in the southeast comer.
Additionally, nine city employee spaces would be moved to the back row, adjacent to the Fire
Authority spaces, and this alternative would decrease available Merchant Permit parking to 22
spaces. Merchant Permit parking would still be permitted within the beach lots.
Alternative 2- Full Meter Installation
This option involves the purchase and installation of 50 parking meters throughout the entire lot
and the creation of three disabled parking spaces. Naturally, parking meters would not be
installed at the four Fire Authority spaces. This option would essentially eliminate the Merchant
Permit parking program and alternative parking options would have to be considered, including a
possible "parking meter permit'. We envision that this permit would be somewhat costly and
allow parking at any meter for an unlimited amount of time.
Alternative 3- Modifications to the Existing System
This option is essentially the status quo, however it does involve the creation of the three
disabled parking spaces, improved signage, and a possible increase in the Merchant Permit fee.
Existing signs would be clarified and additional ones properly placed throughout the lot. Staff
has prepared a table listing potential increases in the Merchant Permit fee. In order to compare
the Merchant Permit fee against existing meter rates, staff took 50 weeks a year (two weeks
vacation from 52) and multiplied it by 40 hours a week to arrive at 2000 hours of parking time a
year, per Merchant Permit. Council may decide what increase, if any would be appropriate for
this program.
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alternative and by no means is fully complete.
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. Increased public parking.
. Cost approx. $8,000 for meter
Partial Meter
. Approx. $15,000 meter revenue
purchase and install.
Installation
annually.
Only 22 Merchant Permit spaces.
Improved signage.
. Annual collection/service cost of
Disabled parking spaces.
approx. $2500.
. Possible increased Church
Church use must be resolved.
contract.
. Decreased occupancy.
Improved signage.
. Decreased designated City
Anemanve t . Dramatic increased public . Cost approx. $21,000 for meter
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Installation . Approx. $35,000 meter revenue . No Merchant Permit parking.
annually. Annual collection/service cost of
. Improved signage. approx. $6000.
. Disabled parking spaces. . Church use must be resolved.
. Decreased occupancy.
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Modifications to the
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contract.
Improved signage.
Disabled parking spaces.
Possible increased Merchant
ANALYSIS
As long as the basic premise is to reserve spaces for specific user groups this lot cannot reach its
maximum potential. Some parking spaces will remain unoccupied because demand for parking
by these groups fluctuates according to the time of day and day of week. Utilization of the
parking spaces at the Fire Station Lot could be improved by allowing all user groups to compete
for available parking spaces, possible through the use of parking meters. However, this approach
would change current parking policy from one that attempts to reserve a number of spaces for
specific user groups to a policy that rewards users on a "first come, first-served' basis. City
employees, who may leave the lot at lunchtime, could find the lot full when they return to work.
Additionally, parking experts have identified a common parking phenomenon called, "cruising
for parking," which causes increased traffic congestion and promotes higher demands for on -
street parking. It occurs because most motorists prefer on -street parking, if the cost of that
parking is not perceived as excessive. Simply put, if on -street parking costs similar or less as
compared to nearby off-street parking, motorists will tend to cruise around looking for available
on -street parking, even though plenty of off-street parking might exist.
This phenomenon is currently occurring throughout the Main Street area and staff feels it is the
primary cause of our low occupancy rates in the metered parking lots. Until such time as the
Council desires to adopt a more comprehensive parking policy, that includes on -street parking
meters in other areas of the community, staff feels additional metered parking lots would lead to
increased "cruising for parking." Further, if alternatives one or two are selected the resulting
displacement of Merchant Permit vehicles from the lot to the street would surely raise the
demand for prime on -street parking spaces. To that end, staff feels alternative three is the best
option at this time. It would fulfill most of the established goals without negatively effecting on -
street parking, it provides for Merchant Permit parking, and has the potential for increased
revenue.
FISCAL IMPACT
Currently no fiscal impacts. However, based on Council direction, additional funds may be
needed in order to proceed.
RECOMMENDATION
Stats' recommends that Council approve Alternative #3 and decide what changes, if any, will
occur to the fee charged for a Merchant Permit. Staff will then draft the appropriate documents
for formal approval at the next Council meeting.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The City Manager requested that staff quickly assess the overall parking "picture" in the city. As
part of this analysis, staff feels that the current parking system is fragmented and this causes
parts of the system to work against other parts. It is felt that a more comprehensive parking
policy would drastically improve parking within the Old Town area. In addition it could be a
major source of revenue. An obvious part of this comprehensive approach would be the
recommended installation of parking meters on Main Street and on Ocean, Central and Electric
Avenues between a Street and I& Street. Within this area there are 257 on -street parking
spaces. Assuming an occupancy rate of 75%, 10 hours of daily operation, and a parking rate of
$.50 per hour, staff has calculated that the annual revenue would be at least $346,000. If the
parking rate was $1 per hour and the occupancy rate was only 50% that would still amount to
$469,025 annually. The City Manager felt it was important that the Council was advised of this
potential revenue source, which could be added to the General Fund or restricted for much
needed improvements within the effected areas.
NOTED & APPROVED:
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to the pier as a result of wave action against the groin and
bouncing up to the pier, he has been witness to that,
suggesting that an extension be looked at closely before it
is ever approved. Councilman Yost seconded the motion.
AYES: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost
NOES: None Motion carried
It was the consensus of the Council to take a brief recess
at 8:13 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:26 p.m. with Mayor
Campbell calling the meeting to order.
,_REPORT - Sth STREET PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Corbin presented the staff report, explained that this
is in response to a request of Council for staff to do an
evaluation of the 8th/Central Avenue parking lot, what was
taking place in the lot, what could be done to improve the
lot, and based on input from Council and staff three goals
were developed that would conceivably increase parking
availability, maximize occupancy, and generate additional
revenue, the report addressed the background of the overall
parking lot design, signage that is confusing, the variety
of users, the merchant permit parking program, and the Grace
Community Church agreement. Mr. Corbin provided a visual
presentation in summary of his report. He noted that the
lot is comprised of fifty-eight parking spaces, the lot
dimensions are one hundred seventy by one hundred twenty
feet, the front row spaces are currently reserved for City
employees, the back row provides reserved spaces for Orange
County Fire Authority personnel, the remaining spaces are
used by the merchants and other users, pointed out that
there is currently no disabled parking in the lot, and
occupancy rune on average about seventy percent. Mr. Corbin
reported considerable confusion with the signage, the Police
Department has received numerous appeal letters relating to
the issuance of citations in that lot, the verbiage states
that public parking is permitted, no permit required, then
it states that no public parking is permitted, a permit is
required, it also states everyday as well as Monday through
Friday, this proposal hopes to eliminate the confusing
language. He noted there are a variety of users of the lot,
primarily merchants, utilizing between fifteen to forty -ones
space in the lot most every day, City Hall employees use
about thirteen spaces Monday through Friday, the Fire
Authority utilize four spaces every day, the Grace Community
Church uses approximately thirty-seven spaces on Sunday
mornings, other users are the Reserve Firefighters when
necessary, and the general public either by incorrectly
reading the sign or legally each day between 5:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. Mr. Corbin explained that the Merchant Parking
Program allows parking in the 8th/Central or beach parking
lots by permit, they are issued between September 1st and
October 30th, on average about one hundred fifty issued
annually, the cost of which is $40 per year per vehicle, the
Church too is a primary user on Sunday mornings and ten
passes for daily use in the event of special activities,
their cast if $1,480 per year, that agreement expired in
Tune pending consideration of this matter by the Council.
Mr. Corbin mentioned that each of the three alternatives
include the transition of four parking spaces to three
disabled spaces and installation of new signage with clear
instruction, the alternatives are for a partial meter
installation, full meter installation, or modifications to
the existing system. With the partial metering the City
employees would likely be moved to the back row and reduced
to nine spaces adjacent to the Fire Authority places, the
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two front rows would become metered parking, with the
exception of the three disabled spaces, this would reduce
the merchant usable spaces from forty-one to twenty-two, the
meter revenue generated annually would be approximately
$15,000, the cost of meter purchase and installation would
be about $8,000, annual collection/service cost would be
around $2,500, the Church and merchant use would need to be
resolved. The second alternative would be to meter the
entire lot with the exception of the disabled and Fire
Authority spaces, would involve the purchase and
Installation of fifty parking meters, there would be no
designated City employee or merchant spaces, the employees
would utilize a metered space at no cost during working
hours, however revenues would be generated after normal
business hour. and on weekends, the merchant program would
need to be adjusted or eliminated as well as resolution of
the Church use, the City would realize about $60,000 annual
revenue, and an increase of available public parking,
however the initial meter purchase and installation cost
would be approximately $21,000, annual collection/service
cost of about $6,000. With regard to alternative three, a
modification to the existing system, the City employee
spaces would be reduced to ten to allow for the installation
of the disabled spaces, the merchant program would continue
however staff would recommend consideration of adjustment of
the annual rate, a merchant current pays an annual fee of
$40 to parking in the 8th/Central lot, assuming a person
works a typical forty hour weak for fifty weeks a year, two
weeks being vacation, that two thousand hours of parking per
year comes to $.02 per hour per parking space. He pointed
out that staff developed a further hourly equivalent as
compared to the current meter rates of $.50 and $1.00 which
would generate $1,000 and $2,000 annually per space, under
alternative three the cost of new signage would be about
$700, the merchant program would lose only one space to a
handicapped apace, the Church use would continue however
review of their rate could be considered, disabled spaces
would be developed, yet there would be no additional meter
revenue, no increased public availability, periodic under -
utilization by existing user groups, and a decrease of City
employee spaces by three. Mr. Corbin pointed out that the
8th/Central lot is currently set up for use by a variety of
groups, to go to a metered lot it would become a first
come/first served system which is considerably different
than any current user is accustomed, also, it is felt that
the existing parking meters have created a 'cruising for
parking' phenomenon whereby motorists will seek on -street
free parking even though off-street parking may be available
at a nominal charge, the installation of meters could make
that situation worse, meters would displace the Merchant
parking, it has also been found that metered parking further
reduces lot occupancy in favor of street parking.
Mr. Corbin reported that the recommendation of staff at this
time would be alternative three, modifications to the
existing system, it has the potential for increased revenue
if consideration is given to increasing the fee for the
merchant permit, maximize lot occupancy, however does not
increase available public parking. Mr. Corbin noted that a
request of the City Manager was that staff do an overall
evaluation of the parking in the Old Town area, what was
found is that the parking is fragmented, one part of the
system working against another, $1 being charged in the
beach lots where a meter charge is $.50, the system not
working holistically, rather, each lot and street parking is
being treated individually, it is felt the City needs to
move towards a more comprehensive parking system, as part of
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that parking meters on Main Street would need to be
considered, an assumption of seventy-five percent occupancy
at $.50 per hour for a period of tan hours of daily
operation would generate $346,000 annually, with a rate of
$1 per hour at fifty percent occupancy the revenue
generation would be approximately $470,000 annually from
meters on Main Street, Ocean, Central, and Electric between
Sth and 10th, also, those funds could be restricted to much
needed Main Street improvements or added to the General Fund
for other improvements. Mr. Corbin requested Council
consideration of the alternatives, should alternative three
be adopted staff would request consideration of the merchant
parking permit fee, in turn staff would prepare the
appropriate documents for the next meeting.
Mr. Corbin again clarified that about ten spaces are
occupied by City employees Monday through Thursday. A
concern was expressed with metering the lot as sat forth in
alternative two whereby an employee may not find an
available space should they leave the lot during lunch hour
as an example, the response was that the lot is rarely one
hundred percent occupied. Mayor Campbell agreed that the
signage in the Sth/Central lot needs to be changed, agreed
also with the need for a comprehensive parking policy in
that as long as there are areas to park at no charge people
will utilize them. To questions of Councilman Boyd, Mr.
Corbin confirmed that the cost of a parking space for
merchants is $.02 per hour assuming it is a full time
merchant utilizing parking two thousand hours a year, a
thousand hours would be $.04 per hour, etc., again, the lot
size is one hundred seventy by one hundred twenty.
Councilman Boyd noted that the lot would be about $2 million
in land value based upon a $350,000 per residential lot
value. Councilman Doane suggested that as a courtesy to the
merchants that staff make arrangements to attend a meeting
of the Business and Chamber Association for discussion of
this issue and possibly some positive feedback, it is known
that when the meters were placed in the lots at Electric
there was dissention among the merchants because of their
use of those lots, they were then told they could use the
Sth/Central lot. To the question of Councilman Yost as to
how many spaces are in merchant use during the day, Mr.
Corbin responded that it is nearly filled, that depends upon
the time of day, utilization of that lot is high, if it were
metered that would displace those vehicles to another
location. Given the discussions of this issue over a number
of years, Councilman Boyd said the problem is not
necessarily a deficiency issue rather parking management, it
is not believed it can be dealt with by fragmenting the
issue, at present the lots are being looked at one by one,
in his opinion it is not the appropriate time to consider
meter installation even though at one point he felt it would
work, rather, his feeling is that the cost to the merchant
to park in a space should be looked at, in comparison to
other cities and commercial areas Seal Beach is felt to be
far under market in terms of the merchant permit charge,
there is a fiduciary responsibility to provide a return on
the tax payers money for the value of that land, $.02 per
hour is not reasonable, a $.10 per hour, $200 annual permit,
is more reasonable.
Councilman Boyd moved to consider alternative three modified
to adjust the merchant parking permit fee to $.10 per hour,
$200 annually. Mayor Campbell cited that to be a
significant increase for many people, suggesting that there
be an option to allow people to purchase the merchant permit
every six or three months, merchants and employees may not
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know whether they will be there for the entire year, it is
presumed the business owners purchase the parking spaces for
their employees. Question was raised if this consideration
would require a public hearing. Councilman Boyd countered
that in some areas people pay $200 per month to park, in his
opinion the City is presently giving away the spaces for $40
a year, the Main Street Specific Plan cited the value of a
parking space at $9,000 however the coat of an in -lieu space
is $7,500, the fee needs to be steep enough to encourage the
merchants to utilize the parking and space behind their
businesses that is currently being used for storage, there
are likely residents of the area that would also be willing
to pay $40 a year for an extra parking space.
Given the understanding of the discussion, the City Attorney
advised that both the fee amount and options for purchase
periods could be made part of the report from staff at the
time of public hearing, if that is the direction of Council.
Councilman Boyd revised his motion to direct staff to come
back to the Council under public hearing to consider an
amendment of the annual merchant parking permit fee to $200.
Mayor Campbell mentioned that it is likely many of the Main
Street employees earn only minimum wage, $200 would be very
expensive for them, the land in question may be valuable but
consider whose cars are parking in that lot, they are not
the well paid people. Councilman Boyd said his feeling is
that it is many of the business owners who park in this lot,
that they are the majority, some may be a minimum wage
earner, but that needs to be looked at in terms of balance,
the City must stop giving everything away, if one wants to
do business here it will cost, in turn the City will provide
good infrastructure, police and fire protection, etc.
Councilman Larson asked where the 10:00 p.m. exit time for
the public from this lot came from. Mr. Corbin said he
believed it was the desire of the Council a couple of years
ago to open the lot up to the public in the evening, at the
request of the neighbors there was a 10:00 p.m. exit hour to
avoid persons parking over night. Councilman Larson said
however the neighbors could occupy the lot after 5:00 p.m.
as a parking space without having to rent a garage for their
second car, if cars are parked in the lot after 10:00 p.m.
and are not merchants, City employees, church attendees, or
fire personnel, they should not be there, this would
constitute a segment of the public that would then not be
paying their fair share. Mr. Corbin said he believed that
the Code has some provision to allow residents with a
resident permit to park in a municipal lot during nighttime
hours until some early morning hour. It was noted that the
metered lots are not enforced after 8:00 p.m. Councilman
Boyd said as time goes on and the lots are metered, the City
needs to look at an annual pass for use in all areas,
exempting the provisions of metered and hourly parking for
residents, as is done in Laguna Beach. He stated his belief
that the merchant parking program needs to be looked at in
terms of fairness. Councilman Yost said his preference is
that the merchants have an opportunity to look at the
proposal prior to a public hearing, he would not want to be
like Laguna Beach, in Seal Beach there is a resident serving
Main Street where the businesses are mostly locally owned as
well as a fairly low rent base, if the rents were to
increase substantially then you attract the fashionable
chain stores that would change the community to look like a
Laguna or Newport Beach, the locally owned businesses are
what gives Seal Beach its flavor, raising costs could start
to price out the local businesses. Councilman Boyd said
that is the purpose of the public hearing to allow the
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merchants and Chamber of Commerce to present their views, in
his opinion a change to the merchant parking permit is not
going to change Main Street, what he has heard is that
businesses are leaving the community, this would preserve
what exists.
Councilman Yost suggested a workshop prior to any public
hearing as has been done in the past, and presented that in
the form of a motion. Councilman Doane agreed and
Councilman Larson seconded. The City Attorney advised that
a motion made by Councilman Boyd was on the floor however
did not receive a second.
Councilman Yost again proposed a motion to hold a workshop
on the proposed parking issues relating to the merchant
parking permit program. Councilman Doane seconded the
motion.
Councilman Boyd restated his motion as a substitute motion
to direct staff to notice a public hearing on this issue in
that the merchant permit period expires September 30th.
Councilman Larson seconded the motion.
The Interim City Manager inquired of any reason why both
could not be done. Mr. Corbin offered his belief that this
was presented because staff was seeking Council direction
relating to the parking meters, what is being heard is that
Council preference is to maintain the current program with
some modification, to that he offered to meet with the
Chamber and Business Association the result of which could
then be presented to Council. The City Attorney advised
that this issue could not be heard at the last meeting of
September as additional time will be required to meet the
noticing requirements. At that point both motions were
withdrawn.
Councilman Boyd moved to extend the current merchant parking
program until October 31st at the current rates, prior to
that staff be directed to holdi: town hall meeting inviting
the Chamber and Business Association and interested parties,
then come to the Council under public hearing to consider
adjusting the rates as deemed appropriate. Councilman Doane
seconded the motion. The Manager offered that staff will
speak with the Chamber/Business Association to establish a
data.
AYES: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost
NOES: None Motion carried
Ur CONCEPT PLAN / DEMONSTRATrnv PROJECT PROPOS
The Director of Public Works reported this to be a request
for authorization to do a temporary project to demonstrate,
visually, on Ocean Avenue, should the street be narrowed,
twelve foot vehicles lanes, four foot bike lanes, and seven
foot parking areas, this accomplished by moving the curbs
three feet towards the centerline, a total street width
reduction of six feet. He noted that the Trees for Seal
Beach Foundation brought this forward after considerable
discussion with City staff as to what could and could not be
done, their initial goal was to look for opportunities to
beautify the City and if possible enhance the safety of the
roadways, staff met with the group several times, workshops
have been held, it was understood that with whatever was
going to be done there could be no loss of parking spaces,
that nothing could impede the visibility at intersections,
that there be no impediments to drainage, and that adequate,
N O T I C E O F P U B L I C H E A R I N G
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of
Seal Beach will conduct a public hearing on Monday, October
9th, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 211 -
8th Street, to consider an increase of the rate for the
annual merchant parking permits.
At the above time and place all interested persons may be
heard if so desired. Written comments may also be submitted
and should be addressed to the City Council c/o the City
clerk, City Hall, 211 - 8th Street, Seal Beach, and such
comments should be received prior to the hearing date. If
the proposed actions are challenged in court, you may be
limited to raise only those issues you or someone else
raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in
written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or
prior to the public hearing.
DATED THIS 26th day of September, 2000.
Joanne M. Yeo, 'City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
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of California, under the date of
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