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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRedline - Council Policy & Administrative Directive - Parking Permits & Draft Ordinance CITY OF SEAL BEACH COUNCIL POLICY & ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVE SUBJECT: PARKING PERMITS SECTION INDEX NO. ISSUE DATE REVISION DATE COUNCIL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL APPROVAL 100 9 04/24/06 11/13/18 1. SCOPE This policy applies to the administration of parking permits within the Old Town district and beach parking lots of the City. 2. PURPOSE AND INTENT This policy defines the various parking permits available (Residential, Business, Employee, Public Official and Temporary), describes the areas where each permit is authorized for use, presents a schedule of fees and establishes expiration dates. The policy serves to formalize the processes associated with managing parking issues within the City. As a result, staff will be able to organize the issuance of permits in a professional and equitable manner, thereby offering greater consistency and continuity of service to the community. 3. POLICY A. Residential Permits Residential permits are available to all residents with appropriate documentation as outlined in Section 4 (Procedures) of this policy. ■Types Available: • Residential Sticker • Guest Placard (only issued with Residential or Riviera Permits) • Riviera Sticker (special sticker only issued to residents of Riviera Street; permit is identified with the capital letter A) • Fees: • Residential stickers: $15 per •- - ••• - -- - •- The fee amount established within the Comprehensive Fee 1 of 1 (100-9) L Schedule approved by City Council. • Guest placards: $2-0-per-plasarel-The fee amount established within the Comprehensive Fee Schedule approved by City Council. (li Tthe number of permits per household is limited to two (2) unless otherwise to be established by City Council per hpuseheld--). • Optional for Riviera residents — two (2) additional Tthe number of quest stickers is limited to two (2) unless otherwise to-bc established by City Councilguest stickers -• - - - e e - -•- - (note: stickers will be placed on hangers when purchased or will require a license plate associated with the permit). • Guidelines For Use: • Permits allow the vehicle to remain parked in excess of one (1) hour on residential streets posted with one (1) hour parking signs. • Riviera permits are valid on Riviera Street and allow the vehicle to remain parked in excess of one (1) hour on residential streets posted with one (1) hour parking signs • Color — Correlates with annual DMV tags • Areas Not Valid: • Main Street • Municipal Parking lots • Fire station parking lot (8th / Central Ave) • Ocean Ave between 8th and 10th streets (2 hour parking only) • Central Ave between 8th and 10th streets (2 hour parking only) • Municipal beach parking lots • Expiration: • All residential permits expire annually on October 31st B. Business Permits — • Types Available: • Merchant Placard • Contractor Sticker • Vending Sticker • Fees: Merchant— 2 (100-9) Placards purchased for fiscal year will begin on fiber July 1st and expire on October 31St June 30th of each year and will be charged at the fee amount established within the Comprehensive Fee Schedule approved by City Council. Contractor and Vending — Fee amount established within the Comprehensive Fee Schedule approved by City Council. ■ Guidelines for Use: • Merchant Placard — Business owner(s) / employees are authorized to use the 8th Street City Hall / Fire Station Parking Lot ("8th St. Lot") or the Beach Parking Lots for business purposes only. • Contractor Sticker — Contractor's vehicle is authorized to remain parked in excess of one (1) hour on residential streets posted with one (1) hour parking signs. • Vending Sticker — Verifies business owner has obtained a license for the vending machine(s) and has complied with the City's Municipal Code. ■ Color — Correlates with annual DMV tags ■ Areas Not Valid: • Main Street • Streets indicating street sweeping. • Ocean Ave between 8th and 10th streets (2 hour parking only) • Central Ave between 8th and 10th streets (2 hour parking only) ■ Expiration: • Merchant Placardsg will expire annually on June 30th •Contractor and Vending Stickers will expire annually on October 31st ■ Special Restrictions — Merchant Placards: • Placards issued will be restricted to the number of employees 3 (100-9) reported on the business license renewal bill. • No more than 10 placards will be issued to one merchant unless accompanied by the appropriate documentation. • Merchants are responsible for maintaining control of all placards issued to their respective business. • No refunds shall be made for placard(s) purchased. • Placards are not valid for use in beach lots or for recreational purposes. • No overnight parking — use of parking lot is restricted to signs posted at lots. • No oversized vehicles allowed — any vehicle in excess of 8 ft. wide or 20 ft. in length is not allowed to park in the 8th St Lot at any time. Violators will be towed at the owner's expense. • Placard allows merchants / employees to park in any space EXCEPT those reserved for City and Fire Department Employees. • Spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. Parking is not guaranteed. C. Employee and Public Official Placards: • Type Available: • Employee Placard • Lifeguard (Beach Maintenance Workers) Placard • Public Official Placard • Fees: • Fee amount established within the Comprehensive Fee Schedule approved by City Council. No charge • Guidelines for Use: • Employee — Employee parking is reserved in the 8th Street Lot and behind City Hall • Lifeguard / Beach Maintenance Workers — Municipal beach lots • City and Authorized Public Officials — Citywide; No restrictions • Color: • Employee & Lifeguard / Beach Maint. Workers - Correlates with annual DMV tags • Public Official - Color will be changed annually, but will not correlate with annual DMV tags 4 (100-9) • Expiration: • Employee and Lifeguard/Beach Maintenance Workers - Expires annually on April 30th _ • Public Officials — no expiration. Expires annually on December 1St. • Special Restrictions: • Beach Maintenance Workers — Department must retain control of allocated placards. Placards should be issued at beginning of shift and returned at end of shift. • Permits are NOT for recreational purposes and are not authorized for personal use or beach parking. D. Temporary Permits — • Restrictions — • Temporary permits are to be issued by the Administrative Services Finance Department ONLY. • Permits must have a City-issued hologram tag over the 'T' (for temporary) in order to be valid. • Issuance — Issuance is limited to: • Visitors for meetings at City Hall that will extend beyond one (1) hour in duration. • Residents for special events requiring more than two (2) guests; valid for specific day of event only. • New Seal Beach residents unable to obtain residential permit due to out of state license plates; not to exceed 20 days as required by CA Department of Motor Vehicles. • Fees No chargeThe fee amount established within the Comprehensive Fee Schedule approved by City Council. • Guidelines for Use — Specified by `Area' indicated on permit_ • Color : • e - • -- • . • - - - - - -e determined by Finance and subject to change periodically. • Expiration — Specified by 'Date Valid' indicated on permit not to exceed 30-days. E. Oversized Vehicle Permit— (Vehicle exceeding 20ft. in length or 90 inches 5 (100-9) wide). • Paper permits are issued by the Police Department in sets of six (6) unless otherwise established by City Council. • The cost is $25 per The fee amount established within the Comprehensive Fee Schedule approved by City Council. • Each permit is valid for one (1) day. • Vehicle must comply with all other City Municipal Code and City Vehicle Code parking codes. F. Pier Vendor/Service Permit— • 8 1/2 x 11 permit with the official City seal • Issued by the Police Finance Department • Valid the day of issuance only • Valid for Pier only • The fee amount established within the Comprehensive Fee Schedule approved by City Council. Ne 4. PROCEDURE Parking permits are issued upon completion of a Parking Permit Request form located in the- Finance --Department. A. Residential Permits: • Requirements — All of the following documents must be present at time of purchase: • A valid CA Driver's License (DL) - in accordance with CA DMV regulations • Current Registration (or temporary DMV issued sticker for new vehicle) • Proof of Residency (other than driver's license) • Guest placard requires only proof of residency and CA DL. • Placement • All stickers must be affixed to the left rear bumper or to the outside lower left portion of the rear window of the vehicle, where a physical permit is supplied. Otherwise, the permit holder is required to provide a license plate to be associated with the permit. • Guest placards must be suspended from the rear view mirror of 6 (100-9) the guest vehicle, where a physical permit is supplied. Otherwise, the permit holder is required to provide a license plate to be associated with the permit. B. Business Permits: • Requirements: - Merchant, Contractor and Vending • Copy of current City business license. • Placards will be issued to the owner or manager of the business only. • No more than 10 placards will be issued unless accompanied by the most recent quarterly report filed to verify number of employees. • Placement: • Merchant Placard — Placard should be hung from rear view mirror, where a physical permit is supplied. Otherwise, the permit holder is required to provide a license plate to be associated with the permit. • Contractor Sticker — Sticker must be affixed to the left rear bumper or to the outside lower left portion of the rear window of the vehicle.- , where a physical permit is supplied. Otherwise, the permit holder is required to provide a license plate to be associated with the permit. • Vending Sticker — Sticker must be affixed on each vending machine so that the sticker is conspicuously visible,—, where a physical permit is supplied. Otherwise, the permit holder is required to provide a license plate to be associated with the permit. C. Employees/Public Officials: • Requirements: • Employees must be active and on payroll. • Public Officials include City Council Members and other Officials as appointed by the Council and/or City Manager. • Placement: 7 (100-9) • Placard must be suspended from the rear view mirror of the Vehicle, where a physical permit is supplied. Otherwise, the permit holder is required to provide a license plate to be associated with the permit. D. Temporary Permits: • Requirements: Permits are issued for visitors to City Hall and must be obtained through the City Manager's Office or the A e ••'•• _ - -- •--s Finance Department. • Placement: Permits must be suspended from the rear view mirror of the Vehicle, where a physical permit is supplied. Otherwise, the permit holder is required to provide a license plate to be associated with the permit. E. Oversized Vehicles/Pier Vendor Permits: • Requirements: Permits are issued at the Police Department located at 911 Seal Beach Blvd. Oversized Vehicles — • Registered Owner Name • Vehicle license • State of Registration • Duration of stay • Length of Vehicle • Location where vehicle will be parked • Estimated time in and out • Placement: Permits to be placed according to procedures issued at the Police Department. 5. ISSUANCE 8 (100-9) . Approved by City Council on Date * * * * 9 (100-9) S • ORDINANCE NO. XXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTERS 8.15, 8.20 AND 8.25 OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPOSE RESTRICTIONS ON STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING OF VEHICLES IN THE CITY, REGULATIONS FOR PARKING IN CITY PARKING LOTS AND AMENDING THE PROCESS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OF PARKING CITATIONS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Findings and Purpose. (a) The City of Seal Beach (the "City") is a charter city duly organized under the constitution and the laws of the State of California. (b) Pursuant to Vehicle Code Section 22507 and other applicable State laws, the City Council is authorized to make and enforce additional restrictions on stopping, standing and parking on the City. (c) The restrictions adopted herein are intended to be consistent with, and in addition to, the provisions of existing State law. SECTION 2. Chapter 8.15 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated to read as follows (text to be deleted is struck-through, text to be added is underlined): "Chapter 8.15 STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING 8.15.005 Application of Chapter. A. The provisions of this chapter prohibiting stopping, standing or parking of a vehicle shall apply at all times herein specified except when it is necessary to stop a vehicle to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device. B. The provisions of this chapter imposing a time limit on standing or parking shall not relieve any person from the duty to observe other and more restrictive provisions of the Vehicle Code or this code. 8.15.010 No Parking Areas. A. Within a parkway. B. Within a divisional-island, unless authorized by signs or markings. C. In any area where stopping, standing or parking of vehicles is prohibited D. In any area where the stopping, standing or parking of the vehicle would E. In any area where the stopping, standing or parking of the vehicle would F. •- - - - - - - • - - - - ' .. __. _ _ - . - . - et; e. 43 A. General: It shall be unlawful for the driver of a vehicle to stop, park or leave standing such vehicle whether attended or unattended, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a police officer, traffic officer, or traffic sign or signal: 1 In an intersection; 2 In a crosswalk; 3 Within a divisional island, unless authorized by signage or markings; 4 In such no parking or restricted parking areas as designated by the city, 5 In such no parking or restricted parking areas as may be defined, designated or established by City Council resolution; 6 In violation of any provision of this Code or applicable State law; 7 On a sidewalk; 8 On any portion of the area extending from a roadway edge of the curb (or from the highest point of a rolled curb) to the sidewalk; 9 In any area where stopping, standing or parking of vehicles is prohibited as indicated by signs or by red paint upon the curb surface; 10 In any area where the stopping, standing or parking of the vehicle would block the entrance to a garage or driveway. This provision shall not apply if the owner or occupant thereof has granted permission, and 11 In the Surfside Colony in any area between the white lines where stopping, standing or parking of the vehicle would constitute a hazard. 8.15.015 Stop Signs. The traffic engineer shall erect and maintain a stop sign at each street intersecting a through street or portion thereof, at the entrances of other intersections where a stop is required and at railroad grade crossings where a stop is required. 8.15.020 Marking of Parking Spaces. A. The traffic engineer may install and maintain parking space markings adjacent to curbings to indicate where parking is permitted. B. No vehicle shall be stopped, left standing or parked other than within a (Ord. 1515) B. No vehicle shall be stopped, left standing or parked other than within a single parking space. 8.15.025 Storage of Vehicles on Street or City Property. No vehicle shall be parked or left standing on a street for seventy-two (72) or more consecutive hours. Vehicles parked longer than 72 hours may be removed from a City street. Any vehicle that has not moved a minimum distance of 150 feet shall be deemed to have remained stationary. Vehicles that remain stationary longer than 72 hours may be removed by the Police Department. 8.15.030 Vehicle Servicing on Street. A. No person shall construct, repair or grease any vehicle or part thereof upon a street. This provision does not apply to emergency repairs. B. No person shall wash or polish any vehicle or part thereof upon a street. 8.15.035 Parking Adjacent to Schools. The traffic engineer may erect signs to prohibit parking adjacent to school property when deemed necessary to prevent traffic interference or the creation of a hazard. 8.15.040 Parking on Narrow Streets. The traffic engineer may place signs and markings to prohibit parking upon any street having a roadway width less than 20 feet, or upon one side of any street having a roadway width less than 30 feet. 8.15.045 Parking on Grades. No person shall stop, leave standing or park any unattended vehicle on a street having a grade exceeding 3% unless the wheels of such vehicle are blocked by turning them against the curb or by other means. 8.15.050 Emergency Parking Signs. The traffic engineer may place temporary signs to prohibit parking of vehicles on streets and alleys during the holding of authorized parades or special events. Such signs shall be promptly removed after the parade or special event. 8.15.055 Short Term Parking Zones. Unless otherwise permitted by signs, no person shall stop, stand or park a . - •- _ - • - .. -- - - _- .. -- . . - - - ':99 . - -e -:'' • - - - - •e - - .. -- - -- - - - • - _ • a e. - - The traffic engineer may designate short-term parking zones. Unless otherwise permitted by signs, no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in a short term parking zone between the hours designated by the traffic engineer on any day for longer than the prescribed period. For purposes of this section, the term "short term parking zone" means an area in which signs, parking meters or curb markings prescribe a short term period for parking of vehicles. Any vehicle that has not moved a distance of 150 feet preceding the short term parking time limit shall be deemed to have remained stationary. 8.15.060 No Stopping Zones. The traffic engineer may designate no stopping zones by placing and maintaining appropriate signs. 8.15.065 Parking on City Property. A. The traffic engineer may erect and maintain signs to restrict or prohibit the driving or parking of vehicles on city property. B. The city council may by resolution determine fees and methods of fee. (Ord. 1515) -. B. The City Council may by resolution determine fees and methods of collection for the privilege of public parking on any street, municipal parking lot or other city property. The City Council also may by resolution establish provisions for the issuance of parking permits authorizing parking on any street or municipal parking lot without payment of a fee, and appropriate regulations for parking on public property. 8.15.070 Curb Markings. The traffic engineer shall utilize the following curb markings to indicate parking regulations: A. Red: no stopping, standing or parking at any time except as permitted by the Vehicle Code, and except that a bus may stop in a red zone that is signed or marked as a bus zone. B. Yellow: no stopping, standing or parking between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. •• - - - : - - •e - .--_ ! •• - - B. Yellow: no stopping, standing or parking during hours designated by signage for any purpose other than loading or unloading of passengers or materials. The period of active passenger loading and unloading shall not exceed 3 minutes, and the period of materials loading and unloading shall not exceed 20 minutes. C. White: no stopping, standing or parking between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. front of a theater, the restrictions shall apply when the theater is open. When the zone is C. White: no stopping, standing during posted hours for any purpose other than loading or unloading of passengers, or depositing mail in an adjacent mailbox, for a period of time not exceeding 3 minutes. When the zone is in front of a theater, the restrictions shall apply only when the theater is open. When the zone is established at a taxicab stand, taxicabs, rideshare vehicles and automobiles for hire may remain in the zone for 20 minutes. D. Green: no stopping, standing or parking between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. indicated-lay-signs, D. Green: no stopping, standing or parking between hours and on days designated by City Council resolution for a period longer than the time indicated on the curb unless otherwise indicated by signs or curb markings. E. A licensed driver shall be present in or immediately adjacent to any vehicle stopped for the purpose of active loading or unloading passengers or materials. 8.15.075 Loading Zones. The traffic engineer may determine and mark loading zones as follows: A. At any place in the central traffic district or any business district. B. Elsewhere in front of the entrance to any place of business or in front of any hall or place used for the purpose of public assembly. C. In no event shall more than half of the total curb length in any block be reserved for loading zone purposes. 8.15.080 Parking in Alley. A. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in an alley for any purpose other than the loading or unloading of freight or passengers. B. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in an alley in a manner that blocks the entrance to a garage. C. Except in Alley Parking Zones as designated and posted, no person shall stop or stand any vehicle in an alley for a period of time longer than is necessary for the active loading or unloading of passengers or materials. Such loading or unloading shall not consume more than 3 minutes for passengers nor more than 20 minutes for materials. No person shall stop or stand any vehicle in an alley in such a manner that would prevent the passage of emergency vehicles. 8.15.085 Parking of Oversize Vehicles. A. Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following words and phrases shall mean: 1 . Nonmotorized Vehicle: a trailer, camp trailer, semi-trailer or trailer coach as defined in the Vehicle Code. 2. Oversize Vehicle: a vehicle or combination of vehicles that exceeds 20 feet in length or 90 inches in width exclusive of projecting lights or devices as allowed by Vehicle Code Sections 35109 and 35110. "Oversize vehicle" does not include a sedan or limousine manufactured expressly for carrying 10 or fewer passengers. B. Prohibitions. 1. No person shall park or leave standing an oversize vehicle upon any street between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. 2. No person shall park or leave standing upon any street a non-motorized vehicle that has been detached from its motor vehicle. 3. No person shall park or leave standing an oversize vehicle in any City parking lot. C. Exemptions. 1. Subsection B of this section does not apply to the following: a. Commercial vehicles making pick ups or deliveries of goods, wares or merchandise. b. Vehicles displaying a valid permit issued by the chief of police. 2. Paragraph 2 of subsection B of this section does not apply to vehicles being loaded or unloaded, or if emergency repairs are being made to the vehicle or to an adjacent property. D. Permits. The chief of police or designee may issue temporary permits for the overnight parking of an oversize vehicle or non-motorized vehicle upon making the following findings: 1. The proposed parking will not constitute a hazard. 2. The proposed parking is necessary due to special circumstances. For purposes of this provision, "special circumstances" includes without limitation: a. The vehicle belongs to a house guest temporarily residing in the city. A permit issued based on this circumstance shall not be valid longer than 14 days. b. The vehicle is newly purchased and a permanent parking place is being arranged. A permit issued based on this circumstance shall not be valid longer than 14 days. c. The vehicle belongs to a new resident and a permanent parking place is being arranged. A permit issued based on this circumstance shall not be valid longer than 14 days. d. The vehicle is used on a daily basis for work and on-premises parking is not reasonably possible. A permit issued based on this circumstance shall not be valid longer than 6 months. e. The proposed parking is necessary for loading or unloading. A permit issued based on this circumstance shall not be valid longer than one day. E. Appeals. Decisions involving the permit provided for in this section shall be subject to the administrative review procedure of Chapter 1.20 of this code. The city manager or designee shall be hearing officer for the purpose of such procedure, and the decision of the hearing officer shall be final and not subject to further administrative or City appeal. 8.15.090 Truck Parking. A. Prohibitions. No person shall park any commercial vehicle, truck, trailer or truck-trailer combination that exceeds a width of 80 inches on any street for a period longer than 2 hours. B. Exemptions. Subsection A of this section does not apply to vehicles displaying a valid permit issued by the chief of police. C. Permits. The chief of police or designee may issue temporary permits for the parking on a street of a commercial vehicle, truck, trailer or truck-trailer combination that exceeds a width of 80 inches upon making the following findings: 1. The proposed parking will not adversely affect the subject neighborhood. 2. The proposed parking is necessary due to special circumstances. For purposes of this provision, "special circumstances" means either: a. The vehicle is immobile due to accident or mechanical failure. b. The vehicle is being loaded or unloaded and such work requires more than 2 hours to complete. c. The vehicle is necessary for the performance of a service at an adjacent property and such work requires more than 2 hours to complete. D. Appeals. Decisions involving the permit provided for in this section shall be subject to the administrative review procedure of Chapter 1.20 of this code. The city manager or designee shall be hearing officer for the purpose of such procedure, and the decision of the hearing officer shall be final and not subject to further administrative or City appeal. 8.15.095 Taxicab and Rideshare Vehicle Stands. "Taxicab Stand" in red lettering or shall be designated A. Rideshare. For the purpose of this Chapter a rideshare is defined as a vehicle that provides prearranged transportation services for compensation through an Internet-enabled application or digital platform to connect passengers with drivers of vehicles for hire. B. The traffic engineer may determine locations for active passenger loading and unloading for taxicabs, rideshare vehicles or other automobiles identified as "for hire." The curb surface shall be designated by appropriate signage. When such a loading and unloading zone is designated, taxicabs, rideshare vehicles and other automobiles shall not stop or stand for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers in another location within a one (1) City block of such designated location. C. No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle other than a taxicab, rideshare vehicle or automobiles identified as "for hire" in a taxicab stand or designated loading and unloading zone. 8.15.100 Surfside Colony Fire Hydrants. A. No person shall stop, leave standing or park a vehicle within 15 feet of the main fire hydrants located within the Surfside Colony at Phillips Avenue and A Row, and Phillips Avenue and C Row, except when the vehicle is attended in the front seat by a licensed driver capable of immediately moving the vehicle. B. No person shall stop, leave standing or park a vehicle within 10 feet of any other fire hydrant within the Surfside Colony unless the vehicle is attended in the front seat by a licensed driver capable of immediately moving the vehicle. 8.15.105 Parking Meters and Zones. A. Parking meter zones are hereby established at the off-street municipal parking lots and along Main Street, Ocean Avenue, Central Avenue and Electric Avenue as delineated on the "City of Seal Beach Parking Meter Zone Map" dated September 23, 2002. Such map is incorporated herein by reference. The city manager or the designee thereof shall cause parking meters to be installed and maintained in all parking meter zones. B. The payment to be deposited in parking meters or multispace meters, or by other approved methods of payment, the parking time allowed following deposit of payment, the hours during which such deposits are required, and the days of the week and the weeks of the year during which such deposits are required for parking meters in all zones shall be prescribed by City Council resolution. particular zone. The parking meter fees for parking meter zones shall be $1.00 per hour on a year round basis. C. Parking meters in the parking meter zones shall be operated according to the posted signs. The parking meter fees for parking meter zones shall be prescribed by City Council resolution. D. No person shall do any of the following: 1. Fail to deposit the parking meter fee immediately after parking a vehicle in a parking meter zone and for the entire time that person has a vehicle parked in the parking meter zone during the parking meter hours of operation. 2. Deposit in a parking meter a defaced coin or slug. 3. Deface, injure, or tamper with a parking meter. 4. Attach a bicycle, newsrack, fabric, handbill, flier, sticker, note, or other article to a parking meter. 5. Allow a vehicle owned or operated by such person to remain parked at a 5. Allow a vehicle owned or operated by such person to remain parked at a paid parking space beyond the expired time. • e e • '_ • e_-• . _ _ _ _ - e- •e e the parking meter fee. 6. Park a vehicle across a line or marking designating a parking meter space. 7. Park a vehicle that does not conform to the maximum vehicle length limit applicable to the lot. 8. Allow a vehicle parked by such person to remain in a parking meter space after receipt of a citation for failure to pay the parking meter fee. A violation of this provision shall occur after passage, from the issuance of the citation, of the parking time limit of the lot. 9. Purchase time for paid parking using any method of payment for the purpose of increasing or extending the parking time of any vehicle beyond the legal parking time which has been established for the parking space or zone adjacent to which said parking meter is placed. D. The parking of a vehicle at a parking meter displaying the time expired E. The parking of a vehicle at a paid parking space beyond the expired payment time shall constitute prima facie evidence that the vehicle has been parked in such space longer than permitted by this section. F. Mechanical failure of a parking meter shall be a defense to a citation for failure to pay the parking meter fee, provided that the person cited is not responsible for such failure. 8.15.110 Parking Permits. A. _ _ - .. _ ,_ _-e _ _ A. The City Manager or designee shall be authorized and directed to issue, upon written applications, parking permits. Each such permit shall be designated by City Council resolution to reflect the particular parking permit parking district as well as the license plate number of the motor vehicle for which it is issued. Consistent with this chapter, the City Manager or designee is authorized to issue such written rules and regulations as he/she deems necessary or appropriate to govern the process and terms for the issuance of parking permits. Rules and regulations shall be available for public review at City Hall and at the Police Department during normal business hours. This title is subject to the following restrictions: 1. On Main Street, Ocean Avenue from Eighth Street to Tenth Street, and Central Avenue from Eighth Street to Tenth Street, residential parking permits may allow 2-hour parking. 2. In the municipal parking lots on Main Street, residential parking permits may allow parking between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. 3. In the Eighth Street city employee parking lot south of Central Avenue, residential parking permits may allow parking between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. 4. In the Library Lot, parking permits may allow residential parking between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. B. Parking permits may be issued in the following categories: 1. Residential Parking Permit: Any city resident may purchase a residential parking permit. Applicants shall submit their name, address, proof of residence and the make, model and license number of each vehicle. Permits shall be displayed or validated as directed by the city. 2. Guest Parking Permit: Any city resident may purchase up to two guest 2. Guest Parking Permit: Any city residence may purchase guest parking permits. Applicants shall submit their name, address and proof of residence. Permits shall be displayed or validated as designated by the city. Permits shall be valid within timeframes designated by the city. 3. Merchant/Employee Parking Permit: Any merchant or employee working rear bumper of the vehicle. 3. Merchant/Employee Parking Permit: Any merchant or employee working within the Old Town area may purchase a merchant/employee parking permit. Applicants shall submit their name, business address, proof of employment and the make, model and license number of the vehicle. Permits shall be displayed or validated as directed by the city. This permit shall be valid for parking on certain streets or parking lots as designated by the city. a_ - . •• - e- - - - • . . _ • -- - - - - - C. Parking permits shall be valid within timeframes designated by the city or until a change of ownership of the vehicle for which it is issued, whichever comes first. D. A parking permit shall be destroyed by the permittee upon a change in ownership of the vehicle for which it issued or a change in address by the permittee. The permittee shall promptly report such destruction to the city. E. Parking permit fees shall be as set by City Council resolution. F. The following acts shall constitute fraudulent use of a permit punishable by a fine to be prescribed by City Council resolution and/or revocation of any permit currently held: 1. For any person to falsely represent himself or herself as eligible for a residential parking permit or to furnish false information in an application therefor; 2. For any person holding a valid residential parking permit issued pursuant hereto to permit use or display of or to use or display such permit on a motor vehicle other than that for which the permit was issued; 3. For any person to copy, reproduce or otherwise bring into existence a facsimile or counterfeit parking permit or permits; 4. For any person to knowingly use or display a facsimile or counterfeit parking permit in order to evade time limitations on parking applicable in a residential parking permit area; 5. For any person holding a valid parking permit issued pursuant hereto to sell, give or exchange said permit to any other person. 8.15.115 Diagonal Parking Zones. A. On any of the streets or portions of streets established by City Council resolution as diagonal parking zones, when signs or pavement markings are in place indicating such diagonal parking, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to park such vehicle in a manner that interferes with vehicles traveling in the driving lane or to park any vehicle except: 1. At the angle to the curb indicated by signs or pavement markings allotting 1 . To park a vehicle in any orientation other than at the angle to the curb or edge of the roadway indicated by signs or markings, or in any paid parking space in any orientation other than with the front of the vehicle closest to the Parking Meter or curb, unless the space is expressly designated for "back in only" Parking. 2. With the front wheel nearest the curb within 6 inches of such curb. B. The provisions of this section shall not apply when such vehicle is actually engaged in the process of loading or unloading passengers, freight or goods, in which event the other applicable provisions of this chapter shall be complied with. 8.15.120 Re-parking restrictions in timed parking zones. On-street parking on a city street. A vehicle will be deemed to have been stopped, parked or left standing for longer than the time allowed in this section, if it has not been moved at least 150 feet following the expiration of the posted time limit in a timed parking zone. A vehicle may not re-park sooner than a "timeout period" (equal to double the posted time limit) following the time at which a vehicle was initially parked. 8.15.125 Obstruction of Enforcement. No person shall obstruct the enforcement of this Chapter by any officer or employee of the City by removing, obliterating or concealing any distinguishing mark placed by any such officer or employee on any vehicle in the course of enforcing any provision of this Chapter." SECTION 3. Chapter 8.20 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated to read as follows (text to be deleted is , text to be added is underlined): "Chapter 8.20 MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING LOTS 8.20.005 Damaging Equipment Prohibited. No person shall damage any device or equipment; including, without limitation control gates, pay stations, signs, and parking meters, used in the operation of a motor vehicle parking lot. 8.20.010 Parking Without Payment Prohibited. A. No person shall drive a motor vehicle into a motor vehicle parking lot without payment of a required entrance fee. B. No person shall park a motor vehicle in a motor vehicle parking lot without payment of a required parking fee. C. No person shall park a motor vehicle in a motor vehicle parking lot without a valid parking permit properly displayed or validated as directed by the City on the of the vehicle. 8.20.15 Head in Parking Only. Vehicles shall be parked with the rear of the vehicle oriented closest to the traffic lane and within the space indicated unless otherwise specified by signage. 8.20.020 Sunset Aquatic Park Parking Restriction. A. No person shall park any vehicle within Sunset Aquatic Park between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., unless the vehicle contains a properly displayed valid parking permit, issued by the operator of the Sunset Aquatic Park. Such permit •. _ - -- • _ - • • - - •_ _ • - • _ - shall be displayed or validated as directed by the City. B. No person shall park a camper, recreational vehicle or vehicle and boat combination at any time within Sunset Aquatic Park. 8.20.025 Electric Vehicle Parking Stalls. Each electric vehicle parking stall will be clearly marked with signage. When so marked, it is unlawful to park in a designated electric vehicle charging station parking stall unless the vehicle is actively charging." SECTION 3. Section 8.25.020 of Chapter 8.25 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (text to be deleted is struckhrough, text to be added is underlined): "8.25.020 Citation Process. Parking citations shall be issued in accordance with the following procedures: A. If a vehicle is unattended during the time of the violation, the issuing officer shall securely attach to the vehicle a parking citation setting forth the violation, including reference to the section of the Vehicle Code, Public Resources Code or this code, or the federal statute or regulation, that has been violated; the date; the approximate time of the violation; the location of the violation; a statement indicating that payment is required to be made not later than 21 days from the date of the citation issuance; and the procedure for the registered owner or operator to deposit the parking penalty or contest the citation. The parking citation shall also set forth the vehicle license number and registration expiration date if they are visible; the last 4 digits of the vehicle identification number if they are readable through the windshield; the color of the vehicle; and, if possible, the make of the vehicle. B. The parking citation shall be accompanied by a written notice of: the parking penalty amount due for that violation; the address of the person authorized to receive a deposit of the parking penalty; a statement in bold print that payment of the parking penalty for the parking violation may be sent through the mail; and instructions on obtaining information on the procedures to contest the citation. C. The parking citation shall be served by attaching it to the vehicle either under the windshield wiper or in another conspicuous place upon the vehicle so as to be easily observed by the person in charge of the vehicle upon the return of that person. D. Once the parking citation is prepared and attached to the vehicle, the issuing officer shall file the citation with the processing agency. E. If, during the issuance of the parking citation, without regard to whether the vehicle was initially attended or unattended, the vehicle is driven away prior to attachment of the citation to the vehicle, the issuing officer shall file the citation with the processing agency. The processing agency shall mail • - e. _ • _- _- _ -- n, a copy of the citation to the registered owner. F. If, within 21 days after the parking citation is attached to the vehicle, the issuing officer or the issuing agency determines that, in the interest of justice, the citation should be cancelled, the issuing agency shall notify the processing agency to cancel the citation. The reason for the cancellation shall be set forth in writing. G. If, after a copy of the parking citation is attached to the vehicle, the issuing officer determines that there is incorrect data on the citation, including without limitation the date or time, the issuing officer may indicate in writing on a form attached to the original citation, the necessary correction to allow for the timely entry of the citation on the processing agency's data system. A copy of the correction shall be mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle. SECTION 4. Section 8.25.035 of Chapter 8.25 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (text to be deleted is stflisk-through, text to be added is underlined): "8.25.035 Copies of Citation. 40220. (Ord. 1515) The processing agency shall mail or otherwise provide to the registered owner, or the registered owner's agent, a copy of the original parking citation. The fee for such copy shall be in amount set by City Council resolution. Until the issuing agency or processing agency complies with a request to provide a copy of the parking citation, the processing agency may not proceed pursuant to Vehicle Code Sections 22651(i), 22651.7 or 40220." SECTION 5. Section 8.25.050 of Chapter 8.25 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (text to be deleted is struck-through, text to be added is underlined): "8.25.050 Review Process. A. Initial Review. For a period of 21 days from the issuance of a parking citation, or 14 days from the mailing of a notice of delinquent parking citation, a person may request an initial review of the citation or the notice by the issuing agency. The request for initial review may be made by telephone, in writing or in person and there shall be no charge for the initial review. If, following the initial review, the issuing agency is satisfied that the violation did not occur, that the registered owner was not responsible for the violation, or that extenuating circumstances make dismissal of the citation appropriate in the interests of justice, then the issuing agency shall cancel the parking citation or the notice of delinquent parking citation. The issuing agency shall advise the processing agency of the cancellation. Either the issuing agency or the processing agency shall mail the results of the initial review to the contestant. B. Administrative Hearing—In General. If a contestant is dissatisfied with the results of the initial review, such person may request an administrative hearing on the violation no later than 21 days following the mailing of the results of the initial review. The request may be made by telephone, in writing or in person. Before the expiration of the period for requesting an administrative hearing, the contestant shall deposit with the processing agency the amount of the parking penalty and shall file, on a processing agency issued form, a written explanation of the grounds for appeal. The processing agency may waive the deposit requirement upon satisfactory proof by the contestant of an inability to pay the parking penalty due. The administrative hearing shall be held within 90 days of the hearing request; provided, however, that the contestant may request one continuance, not to exceed 21 days. C. Administrative Hearing—Elements. 1. The contestant shall have the choice of an administrative hearing by mail or in person. An in-person hearing shall be conducted within the city. 2. If the contestant is a minor, such person may appear at an administrative hearing or admit responsibility for the parking violation without the necessity of the appointment of a guardian. The processing agency may proceed against the minor in the same manner as against an adult. 3. The administrative hearing shall be conducted in accordance with written procedures established by the issuing agency and approved by the city manager. The hearing shall provide an independent, objective, fair and impartial review of contested parking violations. 4. The issuing officer is not required to participate in the administrative hearing. The issuing agency is not required to produce any evidence other than the parking citation, or copy thereof, and information received from the department identifying the registered owner of the vehicle. The documentation in proper form shall be prima facie evidence of the violation. 5. The hearing examiner's decision following the administrative hearing may be personally delivered to the contestant or sent by first-class mail. 6. Upon determining that a contestant has committed the violation, the hearing examiner may, consistent with the issuing agency's guidelines, allow payment of the parking penalty in installments. Alternatively, the issuing agency may allow for deferred payment or payment in installments if the contestant provides satisfactory evidence of inability to pay the parking penalty in full. If authorized by City Council resolution, the hearing examiner may permit the performance of community service in lieu of payment of a parking penalty." SECTION 6. CEQA Findings. The City Council hereby determines that this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because it can be seen with certainty that the adjustment of certain parking restrictions and requirements that already exist in the City is not a "project" under CEQA since such adjustments will not result in any physical change to the environment. SECTION 7. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part hereof. The City Council of the City of Seal Beach hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. SECTION 8. Savings Clause. Neither the adoption of this Ordinance nor the repeal or amendment by this Ordinance of any ordinance or part or portion of any ordinance previously in effect in the City or within the territory comprising the City, shall in any manner affect the prosecution for the violation of any ordinance, which violation was committed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, nor be construed as a waiver of any license, fee or penalty or the penal provisions applicable to any violation of such ordinances. Sections of the Seal Beach Municipal Code not amended by this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect, and those existing sections amended by this Ordinance shall remain in effect until this Ordinance takes effect. SECTION 9. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same or a summary thereof to be published and posted in the manner required by law. SECTION 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the 31st day after its passage. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach at a meeting thereof held on the th day of , 2018. Mike Varipapa, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk Craig A. Steele, City Attorney STATE OF CALIFORNIA } COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS CITY OF SEAL BEACH } I, Robin Roberts, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was passed, approved and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on the th day of , 2018 by the following vote: AYES: Council Members NOES: Council Members ABSENT: Council Members ABSTAIN: Council Members and do hereby further certify that Ordinance Number XXXX has been published pursuant to the Seal Beach City Charter and Resolution Number 2836. Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk t .