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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: vlt� dao�A Corbin Donald F.Uclntyrelfnterim City Manager 2 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. 15-41 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. 1 Agenda Item: i 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. $.02 $.04 $.06 $.O8 $..710 1r�8tMI er Rales $.50 $1.00 �r OaS $40 (Currently $80 $120 $160 $200 Potential Amoral Cost ([lonely rate x2000hrs $1000 $2000 The following table was generated in an effort to identify potential pros & cons of each alternative and by no means is fully complete. Anemauve i . 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 Full Meter parking, purchase and install. 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. No designated City employee Anemanve s Low cost, approx. $700 for . No additional meter revenue. Modifications to the signage and improvements. . No increased public availability. Existing System . Public familiar with existing . Periodic under -utilization by parking policies existing user groups. 40 Merchant Permit spaces. . Decreased designated City . Possible increased Church employee spaces by 3. 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: Chet Corbin fDonaldMcIntyre, ltp&im City Manager Chet Corbin Fire Sta Lot Chet Corbin Fire Sta Lot eA� .ET's Vaod xt S fu sept 3D co mnrci .,It avpmx. f x annuaVq Soo per YMicle, per Yeai Pennrt curcentlq Is pepnanent affi-e type .......... Pd�kptq A. 1Tfiltle3ln IUP Nativo roe on sunaag marmrgz t0dtlntiwal Pdvse6 for dally.... use edurcf, pays S11NU dntwdlly^� Comract erpired lune W, sone cvnent eg,cemeni deWyed pentltn9 rMs rtutly Each aberna im:lutles Ih. tlaositon Otto., pavPonti spaces to three dm3lNed spates and ine ing llahon of grew etynaye if, clear tnstrmhom Tice aHerostives ere T. 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City iw ic, to fon led pandn, Mies on M,,, ffiect A lomat revenue of 51e6,000 m$470.o fdnd, mdld to real ",ted for Main street 4nprovemert[z w added to the General Fund. Council may select one of the J< alternetives and modify as needed - 0 alternative 83 Is selected. Council should establish what fee will be° ehargcd for 6letehant Permits. Staff will draft appropnate documents for formal approval at a later Council meeting. City of Seal Keach City Council Meeting 4plarbn 11.20(X) Page Nine - City Council Minutes - September 11, 2000 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 Page Ten - City Council Minutes - September 11, 2000 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 Page Eleven - City Council Minutes - September 11, 2000 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 Page Twelve - City Council Minute. - September 11, 2000 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 Page Thirteen - City Council Minutes - September 11, 2000 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 PROOF OF PUBLICATION (2015.5 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Orange I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the county afore- said; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a parry to or inter- ested in the above -entitled matter. 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