HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 23-8168 - Est Res Preferential Parking Dist on N and S Sides of Buckles St btwn Lakewood Blvd & Bellflower BlvdRESOLUTION NO, 23-8168
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
ESTABLISHING A RESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICT ON
THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF BUCKLES STREET BETWEEN
LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD AND BELLFLOWER BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 18-1402 on November 13, 2018
establishing a program for residential preferential parking districts; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 18-1402 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, after review of the application, the required criteria set forth in Downey
Municipal Code Section 3199.6(c)(2) has been met as follows:
(i) The proposed permitted parking district is at least three quarters, seventy-five
percent (759,o), single-family residential and includes whole blocks. For purposes of this section,
"whole block" shall be defined as the entire portion of a street block from intersection to
intersection. The proposed parking district shall also include both sides of a street, unless the
City Traffic Engineer determines this to be impractical or undesirable. The proposed application
meets this criteria because the 9010-9060 block of Buckles Street is at least 75% composed of
single-family residential uses and the proposed permitted parking district is 100% composed of
single family homes within the 9010-9060 block of Buckles Street.
(ii) Multi -family properties, if any, within the proposed district boundaries consist of
duplexes, triplexes of fourplexes only. The proposed application meets this criteria because the
proposed permitted parking district is composed of single-family homes and no multi -family
properties exist within the proposed district boundaries;
(iii) At least seventy-five percent (75%) of the on -street parking spaces within the
proposed district boundaries are occupied during the time of the requested parking prohibition
or restriction. The proposed application meets this criteria based on a license plate survey
conducted by the Police Department within the proposed preferential parking district area on
July 16, 2022 and July 17, 2022 which resulted in 100% of the parking spaces being occupied;
(iv) A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the vehicle parking spaces within the proposed
restricted or prohibited parking hours must be registered to nonresidents of the proposed
district. For purposes of this section, "nonresident" shall be defined as an individual who resides
outside of the district boundaries. The proposed application meets this criteria based on the
license plate survey referenced in part (iii) which resulted with 83% and 93%, respectively, of
parking spaces being occupied by non-residents;
(v) A determination by the City Traffic Engineer that the size and boundaries of the
proposed district provides a self-contained area and would not result in shifting the parking
problem to an adjacent area. The proposed application meets this criteria because the single
family residential properties within the 9010-9060 block of Buckles Street will be included within
the boundaries of the proposed district, 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
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be effective in terms of addressing the on -street overflow parking issue which exists at this
location;
(vi) The street block in question is a designated residential street. For purposes of this
section, "residential street" shall be defined as any street located within an area zoned as
residential which does not appear on the Circulation Plan contained within the Circulation
chapter of the City's adopted General Plan. The proposed application meets this criteria given
that Buckles Street is a designated residential street.
(vii) No alternative solution is practical or reasonable. The proposed application meets
this criteria because no other feasible measure will be equally effective in terms of providing on -
street parking relief for the residents of the 9010-9060 block of Buckles Street.
(viii) Such other criteria as the City Traffic Engineer determines necessary, including, but
not limited to:
(A) The extent to which vehicles owned by residents of the area could be
accommodated by off-street parking spaces. The City Traffic Engineer found that the vehicles
owned by residents of the 9010-9060 block of Buckles Street could reasonably be
accommodated by off-street parking spaces; however, overflow parking from nearby uses within
the area is creating a hardship for the residents who, as a result, are unable to provide parking
for their guests and have difficulty entering and exiting their properties due to the congested on -
street parking conditions.
(B) The location and number of parking spaces available that would be displaced in the
proposed permit parking district. The City Traffic Engineer found that a total of approximately 18
vehicles would be displaced from the proposed permit parking district to other areas. Based on
overall observations of on -site and off -site parking conditions in the area, it was concluded that
the parking demand for the 18 displaced vehicles could reasonably be accommodated in nearby
areas outside of the proposed permit parking district boundaries.
WHEREAS, this item was presented to the Public Works Committee on April 20, 2023,
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 May 11, 2023 and the public hearing was subsequently held in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California on May 23, 2023
at 6:30pm.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council
occupancy survey results and the petition
the proposed residential preferential par
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3199.6(c)(2) and is sufficiently supporte
application and during the hearing.
has carefully considered the on -street parking
circulated to the properties within the boundaries of
.ing district and finds that the establishment of a
Bts the criteria in Downey Municipal Code Section
i by the facts and evidence presented with this
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SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Downey hereby adopts the findings set
forth herein and approves the establishment of the proposed residential preferential parking
district.
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 resolution in order for signs
establishing parking restrictions or prohibitions 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 $50 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.
SECTIONS. 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 231 day of May, ;2023.
D A M. FROMETA
Mayor
ATTEST:
R ALICIA D RTE, C
City Clerk
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a Regular meeting held on the 231 day of May, 2023, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members: Horn, Sosa, Trujillo, Frometa
NOES: Council Members: None.
ABSENT: Council Members: None.
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None.
A IA ALICIA DUARTE,
City Clerk