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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2006-04-24 #G AGENDA REPORT DATE: April 24, 2006 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Keith A. Evanoff, CIMA, CRP, CRRA Director of Administrative ServicesfI'reasurer SUBJECf: PARKING PERMIT POLICY 100-9 SUMMARY OF REOUEST That Council apProve Policy 100-9 fur the establishment of revised permit types, fees, jurisdiction of use and guidelines fur enfurcement of parking permits issued by the City. BACKGROUND The issuance of parking permits has developed over time to include various permit types, fees, administrative procedures and enfurcement issues. Historically, the City has issued parking permits fur residents, businesses and employees, including temporary permits fur visitors to City Hall and special events. The prooosed Policv does not make anv material r.hHnlles to current nractice or current fees: however, it does clarifY and furmally document policy regarding the issuance of parking permits. The key issues and/or changes include: . o Providing better internal control and coordination over the issuance and enfurcement of permits a Updating expiration dates fur all permits a Providing more equitable distnbution of permits to City merchants a Formalizing guidelines fur use of permits A review of historical perfurmance indicated certain weaknesses inherent in the current process. Temporary permits are not currently identified by any official ID or tag to validate they were originally issued by the City. As a result, such permits can be altered to allow unrestricted access to street parking. Other parking permits do not include expiration dates, thereby allowing the holder to utilizc a permit indefinitely. FurthermoTe, color-coding of permits has not been applied consistently to each type thereby resulting in confusion over which permits are currently in furce and which permits have expired. The new policy defines the various parking permits available, describes the areas where each permit is authorized fur use and establishes expiration dates. Prior to establishing a furmal policy, many of the enfurcement issues -including the process fur handling permit expirations - were not adequately addressed. This policy serves to furmalize the processes associated with mHnaging parking issues within the City. As a resuh, the Policy will allow the City to organize the issuance of permits in a more professional manner, thereby offering greater consistency and continuity of service to the community. Agenda Item G- FISCAL IMPACT None. RECOMMENDATION That Council approve Policy 100-9 establishing permits, fees, jurisdiction of use and guidelines for enforcement of parking permits issued by the City. ~~~rLc Keit A. Evanoff; CIMA, , CRRA Director of Administrative Services!I'reasurer Agenda Item: 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 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 . Riviera Sticker (special sticker only issued to residents of Riviera Street; permit is identified with the capital letter A) . Fees: . Residential stickers: $10 per sticker (unlimited with registration). . Guest placards: $14 per placard (limit of two (2) per household). . Optional for Riviera residents - two (2) additional guest stickers 1 of 1 (100-9) available for purchase (note: stickers will be placed on hangers when purchased). . 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 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 I Central Ave) . Ocean Ave between 81~ 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 June 30th B. Business Pennits - . Types Available: . Merchant Placard . Contractor Sticker . Vending Sticker . Fees: Merchant - Placards purchased as of October 1, 2006 will expire after nine (9) months; the cost is pro-rated to $30. Placards purchased for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007 will return to the $40 fee established within the Comprehensive Fee Schedule approved by City Council. No charge for contractor and vending stickers 2 (100-9) . Guidelines for Use: . Merchant Placard - Business owner(s) I employees are authorized to use the sth Street City Hall I Fire Station Parking Lot ("8th St. Lor) 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 sth and 10th streets (2 hour parking only) . Expiration: . Merchant Placards, including Contractor and Vending Stickers, will expire annually on June 30th . Special Restrictions - Merchant Placards: . Placards issued will be restricted to the number of employees 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 fl. wide or 20 fl. 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 I employees to park in any space EXCEPT those reserved for City and Fire Department Employees. 3 (100-9) . 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: . 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 . Expiration: . Employee and Lifeguard/Beach Maintenance Workers - Expires annually on April 30th . Public Officials - 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. 4 (100-9) D. Temporary Permits - . Restrictions - . Temporary permits are to be issued by the Administrative Services 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 charge . Guidelines for Use - Specified by 'Area' indicated on permit . Color - Bright orange with black lettering . 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 wide) . 8 v.. x 11 paper permit issued by the Police Department . Duration not to exceed 14 days . Vehicle must comply with all other City Municipal Code and City Vehicle Code parking codes F. Pier Vendor/Service Permit - . 8 v.. x 11 permit with the official City seal . Issued by the Police Department. . Valid the day of issuance only . Valid for Pier only . No charge 5 (100-9) 4. PROCEDURE Parking permits are issued upon completion of a Parking Permit Request form located in the Administrative Services Department at City Hall. Permits for Oversized Vehicles and Pier Vendors/Service are issued at the Police Department. A. Residential Permits: . Reauirements - 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. . Guest placards must be suspended from the rear view mirror of the guest vehicle. B. Business Permits: . Reauirements: - Merchant, Contractor and Vending . Copy of current City business license. . Placards issued to the owner or manager of the business only. . No more than 10 placards will be issued unless accompanied by the most recent quarteriy report filed to verify number of employees. . Placement: . Merchant Placard - Placard should be hung from rear view mirror . 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. . Vending Sticker- Sticker must be affixed on each vending machine so that the 6 (100-9) sticker is conspicuously visible. C. Emplovees/Public Officials: . Reauirements: . 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: . Placard must be suspended from the rear view mirror of the vehicle. D. Temporary Permits: . Reauirements: Permits are issued for visitors to City Hall and must be obtained through the City Manager's Office or the Administrative Services Department. . Placement: Permits must be suspended from the rear view mirror of the vehicle. E. Oversized VehicleslPier Vendor Permits: . Reauirements: 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 7 (100-9) . Placement: Permits to be placed according to procedures issued at the Police Department. 5. ISSUANCE Approved by City Council on Date . * . * 8 (100-9)