HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 18-7794-Establishing a Residential Preferential Parking Dist on East & West of Barlin AveRESOLUTION OF i OF OF DOWNEY
ESTABLISHING A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ON
THE EAST AND WEST SIDES
BOULEVARD AND PRICHARD STREET
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 11-1284 on June 13, 2011
establishing a program for residential preferential parking districts; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 11=1284 requires that certain criteria be met before a
residential preferential parking district can be considered, such as a minimum on -street parking
occupancy rate of 75%, the majority of the vehicles parked on -street within the boundaries of
the proposed district, at the time of the parking survey, must be registered to owners who do not
reside within the proposed district boundaries, and a petition is received from the owners of at
least 75% of the dwelling units within the proposed district who are in support of the proposal;
and
WHEREAS, a request has been received from a resident for the establishment of a
residential preferential parking district and accompanying parking prohibition at all times on the
east and west sides ofBarlin Avenue between Century Boulevard and Prichard Avenue in order
to minimize the impact on residents due to overflow on -street parking within this area; and
WHEREAS, staff has completed an on -street parking survey within the limits of the
proposed residential preferential parking district and has verified that the aforementioned criteria
have been met, and has received a petition from 75% of the property owners within the
boundaries of the proposed district confirming their support for the establishment of the
residential preferential parking district and overnight parking prohibition; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that the size and boundaries of the proposed
residential preferential parking district would reasonably constitute a self-contained area, and
therefore, the establishment of said district within the aforementioned boundaries will be
effective in terms of addressing the on -street overflow parking issue which exists at this location;
and
WHEREAS, this item was presented to the Public Works Committee on March 15, 2018,
which resulted in their concurrence on the item; and
WHEREAS, the notice for the mandated public hearing associated with the
establishment of the Residential Preferential Parking District was published in the Downey
Patriot on March 29, 2018 and the public hearing was subsequently held in the Council
Chambers of the City Hal at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California on April 10, 2018.
NOW, •",, THE CITY COUNCILOF OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council has considered the on -street parking occupancy survey
results and the petition circulated to the properties within the boundaries- of the proposed
residential preferential parking district and finds that the establishment of a residential
preferential parking district is sufficiently supported.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Downey hereby approves the
establishment of the proposed residential preferential parking district and parking prohibition at
all times.
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SECTION 3. At least 50% of residents eligible to apply for parking permits must apply
for permits within 60 days of the passage of the establishing resolutions in order for signs
establishing parking restrictions with an exemption for permitted vehicles to be posted. Permits
may then be purchased by residents residing within the proposed district at a cost of $25
annually. If fewer than 50% of residents obtain permits, or if the number of permit holders falls
below 50%, the City Council may repeal the residential preferential parking permit district during
a public hearing noticed at least 10 days in advance.
SECTION 4. The preferential parking district may be terminated by resolution of the
City Council through a noticed public hearing upon receipt and verification of a petitioned signed
by a majority (50% plus one) of the property owners within an established district. Such
determination shall be based upon a finding that the conditions set forth in the establishing
resolution no longer exist or have diminished to such extent that the continuation of the district is
unnecessary.
SECTION 5. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed preferential parking
district is categorically exempt per the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
under section 15301(C), Existing Facilities.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution which shall
be effective upon its adoption.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of pril, 2018.
SEAN ASHTON, Mayor
AR ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 10th day of April, 2018 by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: Council Members: Pacheco, Saab, Vasquez, Mayor Ashton
NOES: Council Member: None.
ABSENT: Council Member: Rodriguez
ABSTAIN: Council Member: None.
MARIAALICIA DLA E, C
City Clerk