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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSS3 - Parking Management in Balboa VillageCITY OF ,= NEWPORT BEACH n` City Council Staff Report September 9, 2014 Agenda Item No. SS3 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Kimberly Brandt, Community Development Director — (949) 644 -3226, kbrandt @newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: James Campbell, Principal Planner PHONE: (949) 644 -3210, jampbell@newportbeachca.gov TITLE: SS3. Parking Management in Balboa Village (PA2014 -016) (5:35 p.m.) ABSTRACT: Implementation of parking strategies, as detailed in the approved Balboa Village Master Plan, include the creation of a Parking Management District and a Parking Benefit District, modification of parking meter rates, and establishment of an overnight Resident Preferential Parking Program (RP3) for the area west of Balboa Village between 7th Street and Adams Street. RECOMMENDATION: a) Review the proposed materials and provide feedback to staff; and b) Direct staff to schedule a public hearing on October 14, 2014. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no budgetary impact related to this study session. The budgetary impact of the various programs is unknown at this time. Lowering parking rates will likely reduce parking revenues. DISCUSSION: The revitalization of Balboa Village has been a City priority for quite some time under Council Member Henn's guidance. In 2011, City Council created the Neighborhood Revitalization Committee that appointed a Citizens Advisory Panel, which provided numerous opportunities for public participation leading to the creation of the Balboa Village Master Plan (Master Plan). The Master Plan includes a variety of goals and strategies, one of which is enhanced parking management. The Council adopted the Master Plan in September 2012, and it can be accessed at the following webpage: http: / /www. newportbeachca. gov/ Modules /ShowDocument. aspx ?docu mentid =14799 Implementation of the Master Plan included the creation of the Balboa Village Advisory Committee (BVAC). The BVAC has provided valuable input and a forum for public participation. On January 8, 2014, the BVAC reviewed and approved the Parking Implementation Plan (Attachment No. PC 1) after numerous monthly meetings where each strategy was reviewed and opportunities were provided for public input and discussion. The BVAC continues to work on the implementation of other Master Plan components. The Parking Implementation Plan has six strategies listed below and they are described in more detail in SS3 -1 Attachment CC1. Strategy 1: Establish Parking Benefit & Shared Parking District Strategy 2: Establish Employee Parking Permit Program Strategy 3: Suspend In -Lieu Parking Fees Strategy 4: Eliminate Parking Requirements Strategy 5: Amend Parking Meter Rates Strategy 6: Establish Residential Permit Parking Program (RP3) The strategies are designed to work comprehensively and necessitate several Municipal Code amendments to Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic) and Title 20 (Planning and Zoning). Specifically, Strategy 1 (shared parking) and Strategies 2 -4 will be incorporated within a Parking Management Overlay District by amending the Zoning Code and Zoning Map. Strategy 1 (parking benefit district) is an amendment to Title 12, Chapter 12.44 that establishes the Off - Street Parking Facilities Fund and Neighborhood Enhancement Reserve that specify the use of a portion of parking revenues. Strategy 5 requires an ordinance amendment to Title 12 to change on- street parking rates and adoption of a Council Resolution to change off - street parking rates. Lastly, Strategy 6 for the proposed RP3 necessitates an amendment to Title 12. In the development of the Parking Implementation Plan, several technical studies and memoranda were prepared. These documents can be found by following these links: 1. Nelson Nygaard Parking Data Spring 2013 http: / /www. newportbeachca.gov /Mod ules /ShowDocument. aspx ?docu mentid =17387 2. Nelson Nygaard Parking Data Summer 2013 http:/ /www. newportbeachca. aov /Mod ules /ShowDocument. aspx ?docu mentid =17386 3. Employee Parking Permit Program memorandum http: / /www. newportbeachca. aov /Mod ules /ShowDocument. aspx ?docu mentid =17389 4. Residential Parking Permit memorandum http:/ /www. newportbeachca. aov /Mod ules /ShowDocument. aspx ?docu mentid =17385 5. Parking Benefit and Shared Parking District hhtt : / /www.newportbeachca.00v /Modules /ShowDocument.asr)x ?documentid =17388 6. Parking Standards and Requirements memorandum hh : / /www.newi)ortbeachea.gov /Modules /ShowDocument.aspx ?documentid =17393 Parking Management Overlay District A parking management overlay district is proposed for properties within Balboa Village between Adams Street and A Street in order to implement several of the parking strategies. A map of the proposed district is provided in Attachment CC2. It would be created through an amendment to the Zoning Code text and the Zoning Map. The parking management plan includes: 1. Allowance for shared use of required parking. 2. Voluntary employee parking program. 3. Suspension of existing and future in -lieu parking fees. 4. Elimination of required, off - street parking spaces for commercial uses except for marinas, excursion services, and large scale projects such as ExplorOcean. 5. Retention of existing off - street parking spaces. Shared parking will facilitate more efficient utilization of existing parking resources when uses do not generate a parking demand. The employee parking program will offer employees a reduced parking rate provided they park in designated areas in an effort to reduce parking in residential areas. Currently, nine businesses in the Balboa Village area participate in the in -lieu program and pursuant to a 1989 action of the City Council; no additional in -lieu parking permits are permitted. Given the moratorium on new permits, and the limited revenue generated (approximately $13,000 per year), suspension of the collection of fees is warranted. Elimination of off - street parking requirements may seem counter - intuitive, but the area has more than 1,100 parking spaces and the parking studies show that parking is available with the exception of approximately 14 days during the summer. Elimination of the parking requirement will allow changes in use SS3 -2 or additions to buildings within existing use and floor area limits. The removal of this regulatory constraint will not directly lead to rapid intensification of uses as other market forces will play a more direct role in decisions to expand and invest. The plan will require the retention of existing parking spaces and discretionary review of the removal of existing spaces as a significant reduction of parking would not support the effect use and access within the area. Staff has received several comments suggesting that the City should simply build additional parking lots and /or parking structures. Although that would seem to be an attractive solution to parking issues, the more efficient management of existing parking spaces is a more cost effective strategy especially since many of the new spaces would not be used except during the busiest summer weekends or holidays. Parking Benefit District A parking benefit district is a geographic area within which parking meter revenues are collected and then reinvested back in the area for parking - related projects, transportation improvements, improved access, beautification, management, or other projects authorized by ordinance. The City presently has a Citywide Off - Street Parking Facilities Fund and a Neighborhood Enhancement Reserve applicable only to Balboa Peninsula. Both are established by Chapter 12.44 of the Municipal Code. Use of the Off - Street Parking Facilities Fund is limited for the creation of off - street parking and the Neighborhood Enhancement Reserve has a broader revitalization purpose including the ability to support additional parking. Presently, fifty percent of parking revenue is deposited into the general fund and fifty percent is deposited into the two reserve funds. The BVAC recommends that funds collected from parking revenues in Balboa Village, with the exception of revenue derived from tidelands areas, be reserved for use in the village for a commercial fagade improvement program, streetscape improvements, extraordinary maintenance of public improvements, improved wayfinding and other signage, improved pedestrian and bicycle access, special event planning, a potential shuttle system, and if determined necessary, additional parking. After receiving direction from the City Council Finance Committee, the proposal is to create a new benefit district for Balboa Village and stop funding the Citywide Off - Street Parking Facilities Fund and a Neighborhood Enhancement Reserve. Revenues going to these latter two reserves would still be received but would be spent in accordance with the Municipal Code as required by the Charter. Staff proposes the new Balboa Village Parking Benefit District be established subject to the following purpose: "Such reserve shall be used for the purpose of enhancing or supplementing services to the neighborhood enhancement area(s) or its general vicinity provided there is a demonstrated benefit to the area. Enhancements or supplemental services may be in the form of streetscape improvements on public or private property; other beautification projects including commercial fagade improvements; transit, pedestrian, and bicycle infrastructure or wayfinding signage; the acquisition, leasing or construction of additional parking; extraordinary maintenance programs for public areas; creation or implementation of transportation mobility or parking management strategies including shared parking. Expenditures from the reserve may include all expenditures necessary or convenient to accomplish the purposes for which the funds are to be used." Parking revenues within the proposed benefit district, or funds from other sources if appropriate, would be reserved for this purpose benefiting Balboa Village. Parking revenues generated outside Balboa Village would be deposited into the General Fund. Funds derived from tidelands areas would not be affected. Staff recommends that funding for this benefit district be established by City Council Resolution to allow greater budget flexibility. Staff further recommends that the initial funding be established by reserving 100% of all non - tidelands, parking meter and parking lot -lease revenue from both on- street meters as well as off - street public lots. Parking Rates On- street parking rates in Balboa Village are established by Section 12.44.020. The current rate is $1.50 per hour and the meters operate between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., daily. The proposed change would establish the following rates and no change is proposed to meter hours: Non -Peak Season: $1.00 per hour for the first two hours, $1.50 per hour for each additional hour Peak Season: $2.00 per hour for the first two hours, $2.50 per hour for each additional hour SS3 -3 The non -peak season will be defined as October 1st through April 30th each year consistent with the Coastal Commission's recent approval of parking rates for the Corona Del Mar beach parking lot. The reduced rate for the first two hours will promote turnover near commercial businesses and the reduced rate during the non -peak season will promote increased usage. The proposed increased rate during the peak summer season is proposed to deter longer -term parking and incentivize use of the off - street public parking spaces. Off - street public parking is provided in six metered lots (A Street, B Street, Washington Street, Palm Street, Balboa metered lot, and the large Balboa Pier Lot). Currently, all of the lots with the exception of the Balboa Pier Lot charge $1.50 per hour between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., daily. The only change proposed is to reduce the parking rate for these smaller metered lots to $0.50 per hour during the non -peak season. The large Balboa Pier lot has a more complex rate schedule and operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year; staff recommends non -peak rates of $1.00 per hour on weekdays and $1.50 per hour on weekends for the Balboa Pier lot. These rates are more consistent with the rates at the Corona del Mar beach lot, and the Balboa Pier lot is largely full on weekends during the non -peak season. Two additional changes are proposed. First, a two -hour commercial validation program is proposed to support increased patronage of area businesses. Second, City residents could purchase a parking pass for $20 per year that would allow free parking for up to two hours during the off - season to provide an incentive for residents to patronize the Balboa Village when parking is available. These two items promote access to the area and should help achieve revitalization goals by making Balboa Village more competitive with shopping centers farther up the Peninsula that offer free parking. It should also make short trips to the Village more convenient for local residents. People have the desire to locate and park at the lowest cost - taking into account distance to their destination, too. In summary, rates are reduced during the off -peak season to promote their usage when parking is routinely available. The current rates can discourage use of the lots leading visitors to park in adjacent residential streets. Rates in the off - street lots are lower than the on- street meters to promote the use of the off - street lots for longer -term parking and to promote parking turnover in proximity to businesses; a goal expressed by the Balboa Village Merchant Association. The increase peak summer season rates are modest and establish higher rates in proximity to the businesses to promote turnover and lower rates for longer -term beach parking. The only change proposed to the rate structure of the Balboa Pier lot is a reduction during the off -peak season to reduce the disincentive the current fee structure may generate. Residential Permit Parking Program (RP3) The residential neighborhood west of Balboa Village experiences parking spillover from commercial uses in Balboa Village. It is fairly common for employees and patrons of excursion services and other businesses to park in the neighborhood as the spaces are free and for some is more convenient where parking in Balboa Village, including parking in the public lots, is not. The genesis of this program was from area residents and a map of the proposal is in Attachment CC 3. The proposed program is described as an "overnight" program that would require permits to park on the street between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. Residents, including residents of Bay Island and holders of mooring permits, could purchase up to four permits and obtain guest passes. Enforcement would be conducted by license plate recognition technology used by our parking contractor. It is important to note that permits would not guarantee the availability of a street parking space, but would be necessary to park on the streets during the restricted hours. The proposed pricing structure is provided in Attachment CC 1 and is intended to cover administrative and enforcement costs. The proposed hours were identified to facilitate resident needs and the effect on public access was debated. The City conducted a survey in late 2012, where approximately 1100 surveys were delivered to property owners and tenants. There was a 35.8 percent response rate and over 68 percent of respondents expressed support for the program. Implementation of the RP3 requires an amendment to Chapter 12.68 establishing the location and limits of the program. Chapter 12.68 provides the following findings to be met related to establish a resident preferential parking zone: SS3-4 1. The parking in the area by nonresidents does substantially and regularly interfere with the use of the majority of the available public street or alley parking spaces by adjacent residents; 2. That the interference by the nonresidents parking referred to in subsection (A) of this section, occurs at regular and significant daily or weekly intervals; 3. That nonresidents parking is a source of unreasonable noise, traffic hazards, environmental pollution or devaluation of real property in the area of the proposed zone; 4. That the majority of the residents adjacent to the proposed zone desire, agree to or request preferential parking privileges; 5. That no unreasonable displacement of nonresident vehicles will occur in surrounding residential areas; 6. That a shortage of reasonably available and convenient residentially - related parking spaces exists in the area of the proposed zone; and 7. That no alternative solution is feasible or practical. Resident parking is routinely impacted by non - residents based upon resident statements and the Nelson Nygaard field studies. Again, based upon resident input, non - resident parking generates traffic and parking conflicts and noise, which is a significant nuisance. Again, based upon resident feedback and verified by the City's survey, a majority of owners and residents desire program establishment. Anticipated displacement of non - resident vehicles is expected to affect Balboa Village where parking is readily available and reduced pricing in the public parking lots will increase the incentive to park in the commercial village. The displacement of a significant number of non - resident vehicles to Balboa Island or areas to the west of the proposed preferential parking zone is not anticipated. These areas are less convenient and parking is generally more readily available west of the proposed preferential parking zone by comparison to areas within the zone. Based upon resident input and the Nelson \Nygaard field studies, parking shortages do exist in the area. Alternative solutions to increase parking supplies are costly. Property acquisition and construction costs coupled with limited practical revenue means that public parking is not economically viable without significant subsidy. Furthermore, many residences are nonconforming as to off - street parking due to the age of construction and it is not practical to require redevelopment consistent with current parking standards in advance of an owner's desire to do so. In conclusion, for these reasons, the BVAC and staff believe that each of the findings can be made. During the BVAC evaluation of the program, public comments generally fell into two areas. First, the area covered may be too large, and second, residents should not have to pay a fee to park on a public street. In response, BVAC recommends establishment of the program for the entire area, but holding off enforcement on streets west of Island Avenue. Enforcement west of Island Avenue would occur after monitoring initial program implementation in the area between Island Avenue and Adams Street. Staff's perspective on charging fees for permits differs in that staff views it as the necessary cost to exclude non - permit holders from parking in the area during the restricted hours thus making more spaces available to residents and their visitors. Outreach The City has conducted extensive outreach where development of the Master Plan and Parking Implementation Plan occurred over many months process with oversight from local citizen groups (Balboa Village CAP and BVAC) and the Master Plan was ultimately approved by the City Council. Each meeting included opportunities for public comment and the public was engaged through various survey efforts. In addition, public meetings were held with the Balboa Village Merchants Association and a separate public meeting was held focused on residents. The City has received several letters and emails commenting on the proposals (Attachment CC 4). ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: A Study Session is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15306 (Information Collection because it consists of basic data collection, research and resource evaluation activities and will not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. CEQA Guidelines §15306 exempts such activities for information - gathering purposes, or as part of a study leading to future action which the agency SS3 -5 has not yet taken. NOTICING: The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Council considers the item). A notice was also sent to BVAC and peninsula homeowner's associations. ATTACHMENTS: Description Attachment CC 1 - BVAC Parking Imolementation Plan Attachment CC 2 - Mao of Proposed Parking Management District Attachment CC 3 - Map of Proposed RP3 Attachment CC 4 - Correspondence SS3 -6 Attachment CC 1 Balboa Village Parking Implementation Plan January 2014 SS3 -7 BALBOA VILLAGE PARKING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN OVERARCHING CONCEPT The overarching concept of managing parking in Balboa Village is to create a "park- once" environment which, in turn, will make parking more convenient and provide greater flexibility for meeting future parking demands. The parking management strategies are intended to work together as a cohesive package to ensure their highest effectiveness. The strategies have been tailored to Balboa Village based on extensive outreach, field research and guidance from the Balboa Village Advisory Committee (BVAC). REVIEW PROCESS To date, the parking strategies have been accepted at the conceptual level with the Newport Beach City Council's approved the Balboa Village Master Plan in September 2012. Since then, the strategies have been further developed by the Balboa Village Advisory Committee with the intent that they would be forwarded to the City Council for final approval and implementation. The following lists the steps and schedule for gaining final approval and ultimate implementation. 1. Public Outreach — Feb /March 2014 a. Merchants Association b. Property Owners c. Residents 2. CEOA Review— Feb /March 2014 3. Public Hearings— Planning Commission April 2014; City Council May 2014 4. Coastal Commission - Potential to incorporate into proposed Local Coastal Program, rather than submittal of a Coastal Development Permit. STRATEGIES Extensive analysis and background information has been developed for each strategy. The following is intended to provide a summary for purposes of final Figure 1 Parking District Boundary review and approval. The links to the strategy memos and meeting minutes are provided for each strategy for additional information. Strategy 1: Establish Parking Benefit & Shared Parking District download the memo detailing the concept at: http://newportbeochca. aov /Mod ules/ShowDocument. aspx ?documentid= 17388) 1. Program Guidelines a. Boundary —All commercial streets and public parking lots within the Village (see Figure 1) b. Use of Parking Revenue (approx. $150,000 annually) I. Fagade Improvement Program ii. Streetscape improvements (including signage, ped /bike access) iii. Special events On Sees, Varlln, O(I -54se1 GerYlnq br SNtly Arw Beuntlary V u r January 13, 2014 SS3 -8 iv. Shuttle System v. Reserve funding for parking in future c. Shared Parking d. Governance Structure i. City to manage funds with input from merchants, property owners and residents. ii. Monitoring /Evaluation at appropriate times to be conducted by experts, vetted by the community and reviewed by Council. 2. Committee Comments a. Maintain parking revenue within District b. Revenue should not be used toward standard "maintenance" c. BVAC Approved the concept on August 14, 2013. The meeting minutes can be accessed here: http:// www.newoortbeachco.00v//Pln/BVAC Agendas/08-14- 2013/2013 -08- 14 BVAC Minutes Approved.pdf 3. Implementing Documents a. Amendment to Municipal Code Strategy 2: Employee Parking Permit Program (download the memo detailing the program at: http://newportbeachca.gov/index.aspx?page=2197) 1. Program Guidelines: a. Boundary i. Peak - Median on Balboa Blvd., Medina Way to 8`h Street -4 blocks; 104 spaces ii. Off -Peak (Labor to Memorial Day) - Balboa Pier Lot b. Enforcement through License Plate Recognition c. Employers register on behalf of employees with license plate information. Simple process needed d. Outreach needed to share goals of the project and gain support from employers and employees e. Pricing $50 annual permit; $25 seasonal (4 months) f. Hours of Operation — not valid between 3am and Sam to discourage overnight parking g. Monitor permit issues and utilization rates of employees through LPR data 2. Committee Comments /Action: a. Confirm # of Employees: peak and off -peak season b. Confirm availability of median — Survey results during off peak indicated less than 75% occupancy with the exception of Medina and Island Ave on Saturday afternoon. c. Employer Feedback d. No tiered costs e. Conflict with Tuesday street sweeping (8:30am to 12:30am) during off peak. f. May 8, 2013 — Approved in concept with amendments (the link to the meeting minutes maybe accessed at: http : / /www.newportbeachca.gov//PIn /BVAC Agendas /05 -08- 2013/2013-05-08 BVAC Minutes Approved.pdfl 3. Implementing Documents January 13, 2014 SS3 -9 a. Permit mechanism -coordinate with finance and parking consultant Strategy 3: Suspend In -Lieu Parking Fees 1. Program Guidelines a. Nine locations in Balboa Village participate in the existing in -lieu fee program which generates $13,950 annually for the area. b. These locations would be freed of this obligation. 2. Committee Comments a. Agreed with the elimination of program. 3. Implementing Documents a. Amend Ordinance repealing in -lieu parking program. Strategy 4: Eliminate Parking Requirements (the memo addressing this concept can be accessed at: http://www. newportbeachco. gov /Mod ules/ShowDocument. asox ?documentid= 17393) 1. Program Guidelines a. Require no additional parking for new development or intensification of uses on the landside. No change to requirements for waterside uses. b. Discretionary process would evaluate potential loss of private parking spaces. 2. Committee Comments a. Need to revise Design Guidelines b. Reassess Program within 5 years of implementation. Document land use changes and present information to decision- makers. c. Concerned potential loss of private parking spaces. There are 285 private spaces, 180 are within Newport Landing. d. December 11, 2013 - BVAC approved in concept (see draft minutes) 3. Implementing Documents a. Zoning Code Amendment: CECtA review, PC /CC Hearings, Coastal Commission b. Potential to incorporate into proposed Local Coastal Program, rather than CDP. Strategy 5: Parking Meter Rates 1. Program Guidelines a. Demand Based Pricing - variable pricing to account for seasonal fluctuations, higher rates at meters to increase turn over at desired spaces b. Use of Smart Meters for all curb spaces c. Hours & Rates On- street Peak period (Summer) -8AM -6 PM, 7days - $2.00 per hour (0 -2 hours) - $2.50 per hour (2+ hours) Off -peak period (non- Summer) - 8AM- 6 PM, 7days January 13, 2014 SS3 -10 - $1.00 per hour (0 -2 hours) - $1.50 per hour (2+ hours) Off - street (A, B and Pier Lot) Peak period (Summer) - $1.50 per hour (Maintain Maximum Rate) Off -peak period (non- Summer) - $30 per hour (Maintain Maximum Rate) d. Monitor and Adjust as needed. Allow for staff adjustments up or down $0.25 per hour up to 4x per year, with upper limit of $3.00 per hour. e. Commercial validation up to 2 hours in pier lot year round. f. Newport Beach residents free parking during off - season - $20 /year. Two hour max. 2. Committee Comments a. Need validation and reduced rates for residents 3. Implementing Documents a. Amend Municipal Code Strategy 6: Residential Permit Parking Program (download the memo detailing the report here htta://newaortbeachca. aov /Modules /ShowDocument. asox ?documentid= 17385) 1. Program Guidelines a. Permit required to park on residential streets between 7th Street and Adams Street. i. Two phase implementation. Phase One - Island to 7th Street. Evaluate annually to determine potential to expand. b. Hours of Operation: 4pm to 9am, 7 days a week, excluding holidays. c. All residents within the boundaries, Bay Island and mooring owners are eligible. d. Maximum of 4 permits per household. $20 /permit for three year period. e. With use of license plate recognition (LPR) the issuance of a physical permit would not be required. "Permit" issuance may be entirely on -line. f. Vacation rentals may acquire guest passes. "Hangtags" will be easier to manage, however, will also more expensive to enforce. g. One guest permit (hangtag) per household per calendar year at no cost. Option to acquire one -day hangtags, or another permit mechanism, for special occasions. Identify maximum number of temporary permits per household per year. Temporary guest permit $1 /hangtag. 2. Committee Comments a. Cost of guests passes should be no higher than cost to administer. b. Identify maximum number of guest permits on holidays. 3. Implementing Documents a. Amend Municipal Code Figure 2 Residential Permit Parking Program Boundary January 13, 2014 SS3 -11 Attachment CC 2 Balboa Village Parking Management District Boundary SS3 -12 Balboa Village Parking Management District Q �q�R1 ,� lop 12 O `F cc �Q O ti Q o 3 2¢ O 0 O 2 ® ®� '® � ye ?4' aQ / 4 Oft F R9y q�F F 4� h 00F'gN FROST, Oq e�LO Fop 4(�FYF 4 Newport Beach GIS 0 417 833 G Feet I ~ V ninsula Park V Disclaimer: Every reasonable effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the data provided, however, The City of Newport Beach and its employees and agents disclaim any and all responsibility from or relating to any results obtained in its use. Imagery: 2009 -2013 photos provided by Eagle Imaging www.eagleaerial.com 08/29/14 SS3 -13 J� 9V r P F w QP� O N 0 9L J4 Z P J 91 FROy T F,p0 ti s Fys Q� k, J COQ y�PJ O � OJi J� I ~ V ninsula Park V Disclaimer: Every reasonable effort has been made to assure the accuracy of the data provided, however, The City of Newport Beach and its employees and agents disclaim any and all responsibility from or relating to any results obtained in its use. Imagery: 2009 -2013 photos provided by Eagle Imaging www.eagleaerial.com 08/29/14 SS3 -13 Attachment CC 3 Map of proposed Overnight Resident Parking Permit Program (RP3) SS3 -14 Proposed RP3 08/29/2014 SS3 -15 Attachment CC 4 Comment Letters SS3 -16 From: Marianne Zippi [inbalboabay @aim.com] Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 7:16 PM To: Campbell, James Cc: 'Marianne Zippi' Subject: Meeting 7/14/14 Dear Jim, Here is the letter I wrote to the coastal commission in March 2013. As you see, the survey was flawed. Marianne Zippi March 22, 2013 Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Zippi 420 E. Bay Avenue Newport Beach, CA. 92661 Ms. Sherilyn Sarb, Deputy Director California Coastal Commission 200 Oceangate, 10th Floor Long Beach, CA 90802 -4416 Dear Ms. Sarb, The City of Newport Beach has put together a program to charge some of its residents to park in front of their homes. They have stated in city council meetings that the affected residents are in favor of these parking permits. However we think that suggesting residents have approved a parking permit program based on a half page survey residents only had two weeks to respond to is inconclusive if not deceptive. We hope you will consider the following before allowing a ruling on this issue. ONE The city claims the reason for beginning the program is to help out residents with non - residents who take up parking places. However, according to the Management Plan the city has the potential to make over a quarter of a million dollars on this program yearly. A major motive is clearly revenue. City officials just completed a new city hall that went about $60,000,000 over budget. TWO We currently do not pay to park in front of our horn parking permit program will force us to pay a fee — we call for free. To my knowledge no resident in Newport does. This it a tax — of up to $200 a year to pay for what we now get THREE The entire peninsula is impacted by non residents taking up parking spaces. Yet only our seven block area on the peninsula must pay these new feetaxes. Why aren't the rest of the Peninsula, Balboa Island, Lido and Corona Del Mar being forced into this program? We already pay high taxes to live here yet most other neighborhoods in NB do not have the additional expenses that we do. Those of us who live in this district are already dealing with the costs associated with thousands of visitors descending on our neighborhood most of the year. We do not need the City to charge us $200 for parking rights that the rest of the city has for free. Rather than taxes applied fairly, that is taxing authority abuse. FOUR According to the Management Plan Report, the permit does not guarantee you a place to park. So, you might be paying for something you now get for free that you won't be able to use. The city could easily miscalculate the number of permits available. SS3 -17 file: / //Pl/PA's/PAs %20 -% 202014 /PA2014- 016 /Zippi %201etter.htm[08 /l 1/2014 10:22:53 AM] Zippi, Page two FIVE There is no restriction on HOW OFTEN or HOW MUCH these parking taxes will be raised. In fact, according to the Final Report of the Balboa Village Parking Management Plan, the fee taxes mentioned in the survey are only initial estimates and the City may wish to price permits to cover the FULL COSTS of program administration. Administration requires administrators and thus more salaries. There are no limits placed on the growth of this government entity. Councilman Henn has even stated that the parking should be priced for what it is -- premium parking.( In a recent Citizens Advisory Panel Meeting 12/20/11.) SIX It's hard enough to plan family gatherings and juggle parking when you live in an area that attracts so many visitors. But to complicate that situation for residents by not allowing parking on the streets after 4:00pm in the evening without a permit discriminates not only against residents, but also their families and friends and other visitors who, rather than fight the parking situation, may be forced to stay home. SEVEN The city's survey results show only the yes and no votes. It does not even acknowledge the third option offered residents which was a parking permit proposal with changes. And, only 10% of resident owners responded to the survey. 90% of respondents were renters or absentee owners. EIGHT Most important, NONE OF THIS INFORMATION WAS PRESENTED IN THE SURVEY. If it had been, it most certainly would have changed the results or increased the participation. In conclusion, we are a residential area, not a commercial area used to generate tax revenue... especially unequally. According to Page 14 of the city's work program the Coastal Commission's approval depends on clearly defining and proving there is a problem to begin with. We do not have a parking problem. The city has a parking problem which could easily be remedied by building a parking structure in the village on land the city already owns. I believe this is a disguised attempt to increase revenues to the city. We would appreciate your comments on this proposal which the city says you will receive some time this fall. Also, please add us to email information on meetings where this proposal will be discussed. Thank you very much, Marianne and Wayne Zippi SS3 -18 file: / //Pl/PA's/PAs %20 "/ 0202014 /PA2014- 016 /Zippi %201etter.htm[Og /l 1/2014 10:22:53 AM] From: mathtrainorCabgmail.com [mailto:mathtrainor(a amail.com] On Behalf Of S Trainor Sent: Friday, July 18, 2014 10:25 AM To: Burns, Marlene; Campagnolo, Daniel; Garciamay, Ruby; golson(dnewportbeachca.00v; Yamada, Susan Cc: Selich, Edward; ieffcbrnybiia.com Subject: Balboa Village Parking Plan and Balboa Island Dear Planning Commission members: I just read about the recent meeting about Balboa Village parking plans. I am a resident of Balboa Island and live close to the ferry. I fear that the impact on Balboa Island of expanded commercial and retail activities and new parking plans in the Village may not have been adequately considered and very much needs to be. • Balboa Island with the ferry is a common route for visitors going to and from the peninsula. • Many gps systems route visitors over the island (few are set to avoid ferry rides) thus resulting in more people using Balboa Island as a thoroughfare. Many visitors are unaware of the peninsula route. • The cost to park on Balboa Island is free. Even with a roundtrip walk -on fare of $2 per adult, it is usually much cheaper to park on the Island and walk to the peninsula. To drive from the island using the ferry roundtrip plus paying for parking on the peninsula exacerbates the price discrepancy. • Parking, particularly on weekends, on the Island near the ferry is often taken by those going to peninsula for day or evening activities and not available for residents and guests nor for visitors to Balboa Island. • Balboa Island also has a large number of people who park on the Island to go to Catalina for one or more days (evidenced by people wheeling suitcases at 8am in the mornings). • If free parking in residential areas near Village is limited by regulations, then it is highly likely there will be a significant increase in people using free parking on Balboa Island. I strongly encourage the Planning Commission to consider how to limit the impact on Balboa Island of new plans for the peninsula. It may be necessary to implement residential parking permits on the Island, at least for the several streets that are within a several block walk of the ferry. Thank you for consideration of my concerns. Shelly Trainor 202 Pearl Ave SS3 -19 file: / / /PI / ... 1- 2014% 20Study% 20Session/ FW% 20Balboa% 20Village% 20Parking% 20PIan %20and %20Balboa %20Island.htm[08 /11/2014 10:21:55 AM] From: sopas6 @earthlink.net Sent: Friday, July 18, 2014 11:56 AM To: Henn, Michael Cc: Campbell, James Subject: Balboa Village Advisory Committee Meeting, July 14th Dear Mr Henn, We were not able to attend the Balboa Village Advisory Committee meeting last Monday evening, July 14th, but had attended the Balboa Village meeting last September in the Pavilion with regard to improvement in the Balboa Village, as presented by a consulting firm that had been independently hired. We were very impressed with the meeting last September and support the recommendations of that group of incredibly talented and visionary individuals, which included making some streets in the Village pedestrian only to create an invitational and community environment, with outdoor seating at cafes, increased foot traffic, and community gathering space. Alternative modes of transportation were recommended and supported, such as increased and improved bike, trolley, shuttle, and water taxi access. We do not support a parking structure of any kind. We have read that at the meeting this past Monday night, the group of some 30 residents seemed to support a parking garage. That is in direct opposition to the views of ourselves and other neighbors we have talked with on the peninsula point. A parking garage placed in the heart of the village will serve as an eyesore, creating, in addition to the large ocean front parking area adjacent to the pier, not a Balboa Village, but a Balboa Car Village. We are all aware of our fragile environment and the stewardship involved to keep the beautiful landscape and resources protected. That means addressing the negative impact of traffic. We support the plan that was recommended last September for alternatives to access and parking. We do not see an issue with any fees that might be levied on residents to pay for such amenities as permit parking. Such a program would be a generous offer from the city to the residents who would like to partake and a fee would be necessary to offset the City's expenses in implementing the program. We are wholeheartedly in support of the City Council's effort to revitalize Balboa Village and the recommendations from the independent advisory firm that presented its findings to residents last September at the Balboa Pavilion. You have the opportunity to make the Balboa area a unique and forwarding thinking destination on our beautiful coastline, where bikes and pedestrians are favored and serviced over automobiles. I have lived on the Balboa Peninsula since 1967, when my family bought a home on East Ocean Front, across from the Fire Station and Library, which is still a family home. My husband and I bought our first home on Miramar in 1993, just after our fourth child was born, and have since purchased two more homes, one on Balboa Boulevard and another on East Ocean Front. I worked the box office at the Lido Theater the summers of my Junior and Senior year in high school and am anxious to see its renovation. We have seen many changes throughout the years down here, many not good. Newport Beach has the opportunity to keep this an area where families return year after year and visitors enjoy the unspoiled beauty and amenities that have been preserved through visionary actions. We believe you should look past the grumblings of a few to make way for the praise and enjoyment shared with the greater community locally and their generations to come, via the proposed plan from last summer. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Betsy and Andy Ackerman 2016 East Ocean Front Newport Beach, CA 92661 SS3 -20 file: / / /Pl / ... 21- 2014 %205tudy %205ession / Balboa% 20Village% 20Advisory% 20Committee %20Meeting %20July %2014th.htm[08 /11/2014 10:19:29 AM) Correspondence Item No. 5a Balboa Village Parking Management PA2014 -016 PEGEIVEp BY ' Mar Ms. Brandt: COMMUNITY I'm a resident of the proosedBalboa Village Parking anagement District. I understand' that the city is considerin Residential Parking Permit Pro d c � a to purchase four, 3- ear that will ow eac ou�* ld Pass with an option for p]-day its for $20 each; *$Vhg�tua ?guest allow permit holders only to pa guest nppubl c st eets between the l hours of 4pm to gam: • Phase I - Adams Street to Island Avenue • Phase 2 - Island Avenue to 7th Street I support this pro�gram and look forward to its adoption. V l Printed Name: C C" 14-- Lt -t--. of ..Z b\o SS3 -21 r nObear Ms. Brandt: Pm a resident of the proposed Balboa ,Village Parking Management District. I understand that the city is considering the adoption of a Residential Parking Permit Program that will allow each household to purchase four, 3 -year permits for $20 each; plus I annual guest pass with an option for I -day guest passes. This program will allow permit holders only to park on public streets between the hours of 4pm to 9am: • Phase 1 - Adams Street to Island Avenue • Phase 2 - Island Avenue to 7th Street I support this program and look forward to its adoption. SS3 -22 Correspondence Item No. 5b BURNS,MARLENE Balboa Village Parking Management PA2014 -016 From: Wisneski, Brenda Sent. Tuesday, August 19, 2014 12:34 PM To: Burns, Marlene Subject: FW: Balboa Parking- Comments to Planning Commission regarding proposed Changes Importance: High From: Brown, Leilani Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 12:21 PM To: Wisneski, Brenda Subject: Fwd: Balboa Parking- Comments to Planning Commission regarding proposed Changes Importance: High Leilani I. Brown, MMC City Clerk City of Newport Beach -- - - - - -- Original message -- - - - - -- From: Denys Oberman Date:08 /19/2014 11:57 AM (GMT- 08:00) To: 'Brown, Leilani" Cc: Mike Henn, 'Denys H. Oberman" Subject: Balboa Parking- Comments to Planning Commission regarding proposed Changes PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE AUGUST 21 STUDY SESSION AND ENTER INTO PUBLIC RECORD. Members of the Planning Commission: It is my understanding that there will be a Study Session on August 21, 2014 concerning proposed changes to the Parking system in the Balboa Village and surrounding area. I am unable to attend the meeting, and wish to submit the following comments: I applaud the City for the proposed approach, which balances the need to provide and encourage public parking in commercial centers, while protecting safety and integrity of immediately adjacent Residential neighborhoods . This type of approach, with increased Public parking in commercial centers and permitted Parking on Residential streets should be considered for adoption in other areas of the Balboa Penninsula and Lido Village area. I realize that there are members of the community that believe in "No change ". In fact, our coastal regions have changed, and require management of parking and traffic to successfully accommodate the following interests: SS3 -23 • Facilitate and "incentivize "public parking which allows people to access commercial centers, and the beach with public and other commercial parking facilities concentrated in those commercial areas This will promote revitalization of Balboa Village(same principle can apply to Lido village, Cannery village areas, 15`" Street Marina community center with paid public parking) • Parking facilities provides city with revenue to offset cost of facility construction and parking management, other costs associated with dramatically increased residential and visitor traffic of the past several years. • Maintain integrity and safety in dense family oriented adjacent Residential neighborhoods on the Penninsula and Lido Isle— reduce transient auto and pedestrian traffic, reduce litter ,other nuisances along residential streets, and crime • A clear attractive program of Signage integrating commercial and parking should accompany this and other proposed transitions. • This approach ,if applied to the broader Penninsula /Lido area, will reduce "Cruising" along the Balboa Blvd and other streets caused by visitors are in search of parking, that intensifies traffic congestion and stoppages. Thank you for your consideration. Denys Oberman Regards, Denys H. Oberman, CEO NOBERMAN Sharsgy and Fl amiol Advlaea OBERMAN Strategy and Financial Advisors 2600 Michelson Drive, Suite 1700 Irvine, CA 92612 Tel (949) 476 -0790 Cell (949) 230 -5868 Fax (949) 752 -8935 Email: dho(dobermanassociates.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The documents accompanying this transmission contain confidential information belonging to the sender which is legally privileged. The information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this telecopled information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify us immediately at 9491476 -0790 or the electronic address above, to arrange for the return of the document(s) to us. SS3 -24 From: charles remley [cnremley @gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 3:40 PM To: Campbell, James Subject: Balboa Parking Management Program Mr. Campbell, I live at 101 E. Balboa Blvd. (the corner of Balboa Blvd. and Island Ave.) and I have a question about strategy 6. We have many out of town folks parking on our small street during the summer to enjoy the beach. Over the years those folks have stayed longer and longer out on the beach. I am concerned just how you will be able to handle those who do not move by 4:00pm. Will they receive a ticket? That is fine for getting money for the city, but it does not clear a space for those of us with permits. Are you planning to tow those staying after 4:00pm? It seems that option would take many, many tow trucks to clear the streets between 7th and Adams, costing considerable money. Our home was built in 1900 and has never had a garage. Therefore we always purchase parking permits for the meters. Now we will have to purchase more parking permits for ourselves and family members who would be visiting, for space not at the meters. Seems like over -kill for some of us. I really do not understand why strategy 6 would include the area up to 7th street. Please help me understand all of this. Thank you, Nancy Remley SS3 -25 file: ///Pl/...- %202014/PA2014- 016/03 -CC %2009 -09- 2014 / comments / Balboa% 20Parking %20Management %20Program.htm[08 /29/2014 10:26:03 AM] From: Marianne Zippi [inbalboabay @aim.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 11:35 AM To: Campbell, James Cc: 'Marianne Zippi'; 'TOM O'LOUGHLIN'; frankcoffman @sbcglobal.com; 'Jill Mainard'; bobjean2 @earthlink.net; 'Valerie Van de Zilver' Subject: Parking Permits Dear Mr. Campbell, We are in receipt of your notification about the Balboa Parking Management Notice of Program Consideration. We will be out of state on both September 4 when the planning commission meeting is being held and on September 9 when the study session for the city council is planned. However, we will attend the September 23rd meeting. We want to register with this email our opposition to what we consider discrimination against residents who happen to occupy homes near the commercial district on the peninsula. This discrimination is in the form of fees( which every sane human being knows will go up as often as the city wishes ) to park in front of their homes when no other residents of Newport Beach have to pay to park in front of their own homes. We are also in opposition to having an entire administrative layer added at taxpayer expense to manage this new revenue stream for the city — which according to city documents will average $250,000 added to city coffers each year. 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