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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14 - Balboa Resident Parking Permit Program (PA2014-016)PO CITY OF z NEWPORT BEACH Cq G�p� P City Council Staff Report October 27, 2015 Agenda Item No. 14 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Kimberly Brandt, Community Development Director - 949-644-3232, kbrandt@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: James Campbell, Principal Planner PHONE: 949-644-3210, jcampbell@newportbeachca.gov TITLE: Balboa Resident Parking Permit Program (PA2014-016) ABSTRACT: Approval of an overnight resident parking permit program (RP3) for streets west of Balboa Village between Island Avenue and Adams Street. RECOMMENDATION: a) Conduct a public hearing; and b) Authorize the submission of a Coastal Development Permit application to the California Coastal Commission for the approval of the Balboa Resident Preferential Parking Program. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: The adopted budget includes sufficient funding for staff time to pursue a Coastal Development Permit for the proposed program. Once a Coastal Development Permit is obtained, implementation will require the installation of parking regulatory signs in the area. Central Parking Services, the City's current parking enforcement vendor, would enforce the program. Permit fees and citation revenue should off -set these additional costs. DISCUSSION: Background The Balboa Village Master Plan was adopted in 2012 and identifies a comprehensive set of parking strategies including the proposed resident parking permit program. The Balboa Resident Parking Permit Program (PA2014-016) October 27, 2015 Page 2 proposed RP3 is a resident -driven proposal with the goal to improve the quality of life for area residents. The program parameters are provided below in Table 1. Table 1 RP3 Parameters Hours: 4 p.m. to 9 a.m. daily Number of Permits: Up to four (4) annual permits per unit Up to six (6) daily guest permits Cost of Permits: $16 for each annual permit $1 for each daily guest permit Eligibility: Residents of affected area including Mooring Area C permit holders Enforcement: Existing license plate recognition technology in use by the City Parking Priority: None The hours were proposed by residents to increase available on -street parking as they return from work. The proposed hours of operation were discussed at length during BVAC meetings and the potential it may have on public access. During most of the year, adequate parking for the public exists within Balboa Village based upon the independent parking surveys prepared by Nelson Nygaard. The exceptions are limited to the most busy summer days that amount to 14 days on average per year in 2013. Therefore, impacts to public access are considered nominal. In January 2015, the City Council adopted various parking strategies based upon the Balboa Village Master Plan, but not the proposed RP3. The City Council requested additional public input given the relatively low participation rate in a survey used to gauge resident support. Advisory Ballot Results Since January 2015, the City has conducted additional outreach including an advisory ballot and a town hall style meeting held at the Balboa Pavilion on February 4, 2015. The BVAC conducted additional public meetings during the summer to review the advisory ballot results on a block -by -block basis to refine the program. The advisory ballot was mailed to 1,297 households, absentee property owners, and permit holders within Mooring Area C for the original and larger RP3 area. It should be noted that the advisory ballots were not sent to individual residents. Moreover, absentee property owners and mooring permit holders were included in the process, as 14-2 Balboa Resident Parking Permit Program (PA2014-016) October 27, 2015 Page 3 the program would affect their property or, in the case of the mooring permit holders, their ability to park and access their boats. There was a 57.4 percent response rate to the survey, and of the respondents, 57.8 percent expressed support for the program. The advisory ballot revealed greater support for the program along blocks closer to Balboa Village where parking conflicts are most apparent. Based upon the outreach and analysis of ballot results, BVAC reduced the RP3 area to streets between Island Avenue and Adams Street. Originally, the program included streets between 7t" Street and Adams Street. In this reduced program area, 59.1 percent of respondents expressed support for the permit program. A resident suggested that the City conduct a statistical confidence level analysis on the advisory ballot results for each block using block level population data from the 2010 Census. BVAC was interested in the analysis as it would provide additional information given that less than 100% of the people participated in the advisory ballot process. Irregularities with the block -level Census data made it impossible to complete the task at the block level. However, staff was able to aggregate the block level data and run the simulation on the reduced RP3 area. Given that the advisory ballots were sent to households and not individuals, staff used total households from 2010 Census and excluded all ballots from property owners and mooring permit holders. The simulation provided to staff indicates a 99.6% confidence that the 56.6% favorable result (from residents only) is not a random result. Put another way, there is a 1 in 276 chance that the 56.6% favorable result is random and might actually be a false. Therefore, there is high confidence that the majority result is not random and is therefore indicative of a majority support for the program. BVAC Recommended 2 -Phase Approach Based on the advisory ballot results, BVAC also recommends a two -phased approach to program implementation. As shown in the following graphic, Phase 1 streets are shown as a heavy black line with Medina Way and Adams Street serving as the boundary streets. Phase 2 streets are depicted by a dotted line, and are west of Medina Way to Island Avenue. Phase 2 would be implemented in the future only if a need is demonstrated. 14-3 W _W Balboa Resident Parking Permit Program (PA2014-016) October 27, 2015 Page 4 SA— U IWO f Phase 1 Phase 2 •-..... - ' • ■7 r ' 4 f r Balboa RP3 Affected Streets 3a-F� VELI lage Bqc� PROPOSED OVERNIGHT RESIDENT PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM Path: G:WcMap1p1ammng0a1boa_ Parking_ Permit SL vey FINAL_AREA_October 2015.mxd Required Finding 0 300 600 Feet e The establishment of a resident preferential parking permit program requires the City Council to make the following finding pursuant to Section 12.68.020 of the Municipal Code. "...that such zone is required to enhance or protect the quality of life in the area of the proposed zone threatened by noise, traffic hazards, environmental pollution or devaluation of real property resulting from long-term nonresidents parking, that such zone is necessary to provide reasonably available and convenient parking for the benefit of the adjacent residents, and that the proposed zone is desirable to alleviate traffic congestion, illegal parking and related health and safety problems. " 14-4 Balboa Resident Parking Permit Program (PA2014-016) October 27, 2015 Page 5 The finding shall be based upon the following criteria set forth by Section 12.68.030 of the Municipal Code established to the satisfaction of the City Council: Criteria and Facts in Support 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. Parking within the proposed preferential parking zone is routinely impacted by non- residents frequenting Balboa Village based upon resident statements and surveys presented to the City Council ad-hoc Neighborhood Revitalization Committee and its Citizens Advisory Panel, the BVAC, and field studies prepared by Nelson Nygaard conducted in 2012. 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. Parking impacts are experienced year round according to resident input. Charter and excursion services are berthed in Balboa Village, and they generate early morning and overnight parking demands that reduce available parking and generate nuisance to area residents. Other commercial businesses including restaurants, bars, and visitor attractions within the Balboa Village also generate non-resident and employee parking on residential streets west of Adams Street that reduce overnight parking opportunities for residents. 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. This parking demand creates traffic and parking conflicts and noise, which is a significant nuisance to residents. Studies conducted by parking consultants Walker Parking Consultants (2009) and Nelson Nygaard (2012) show that parking is routinely available within commercial areas and municipal parking lots within Balboa Village. 4. That the majority of the residents adjacent to the proposed zone desire, agree to or request preferential parking privileges. An advisory ballot was mailed to 1,297 households and absentee property owners within the proposed RP3 area, as well as permit holders within Mooring Area C. There was a 57.4 percent response rate to the survey, and of the respondents, 57.8 percent expressed support for the program. Subsequent to the survey, the BVAC 14-5 Balboa Resident Parking Permit Program (PA2014-016) October 27, 2015 Page 6 recommended that a smaller geographic area be included in the program. In this reduced program area, 59.1 percent of respondents expressed support for the permit program. 5. That no unreasonable displacement of nonresident vehicles will occur in surrounding residential areas. Anticipated displacement of non-resident vehicles and visitors to the area is expected to positively affect the proposed RP3 area as well as Balboa Village where parking is readily available [Walker Parking Consultants (2009) and Nelson Nygaard (2012)] to accommodate the parking demand. The displacement of a significant number of resident and non-resident vehicles to Balboa Island is not anticipated since these areas are less convenient and parking is generally available on the peninsula. 6. That a shortage of reasonably available and convenient residentially related parking spaces exists in the area of the proposed zone. Based upon resident input and 2014 Nelson Nygaard field studies, parking shortages do exist in the area. Additionally, these sources confirm that patrons and employees from Balboa Village businesses do park on the streets during late hours and overnight when parking is available within public and private parking lots or on commercial streets. 7. That no alternative solution is feasible or practical. Many of the residences in the area are nonconforming to current parking standards given their 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. Alternative solutions to increase parking supplies are costly and limited revenue from parking typically cannot finance parking structures without significant municipal subsidy. In summary, when considering the criteria provided in Section 12.68.030 and the information presented, staff believes the required finding within Section 12.68.020 to approve the proposed RP3 can be made. 14-6 Balboa Resident Parking Permit Program (PA2014-016) October 27, 2015 Page 7 Proaram Enforcement Enforcement of the program would be through the City's existing license plate recognition system that would be linked to the permit system. Staff expects the system will involve a web -based portal allowing residents the ability to purchase permits and update license plate information once an account is established and eligibility verified. The system should also allow for access through mobile devices ensuring ease of resident use. Enforcement should be simple, efficient, and cost effective. Summary There has been significant public outreach, studies, and consideration of the proposed program through the BVAC. Staff is recommending the program, as reflected in Attachment A, be authorized for submission to California Coastal Commission for review and approval. Once the Coastal Commission approval is obtained, staff will prepare an ordinance for City Council consideration that reflects the Coastal Commission's action. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The establishment of an overnight resident parking permit program is exempt from the CEQA pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15311 (Accessory Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, as the only physical change to the environment will be the installation of new small regulatory signs within the existing developed public right-of-way to alert motorists of parking restrictions and no other changes to the streets, sidewalks or parking spaces is authorized. NOTICING: Notice of this public hearing was mailed to residents, property owners, and mooring permit holders within 300 feet of the affected streets. Additionally, 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). ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A — Balboa Resident Parking Permit Program (RP3) Attachment B — Correspondence 14-7 Attachment A Balboa Resident Parking Permit Program (RP3) ,; 4d�W�RT Balboa Residential Parking Permit Program °RcFoaN`r Residents of the Balboa Peninsula have historically experienced parking shortfalls. Late night or overnight parking demand from commercial uses within Balboa Village (east of Adams Street) and commercial boating uses are seen as contributing factors that reduce parking availability in the residential area to the west of Adams Street. Residents from this area have proposed, and the City supports, the creation of an overnight Residential Parking Permit Program ("RPY) to reduce "spillover" commercial parking onto the nearby residential streets. The preferential parking zone would prohibit non-resident parking on public streets between Island Avenue and Adams Street as shown on the attached map. The RP3 would be implemented in two phases. 1. Phase 1 includes all streets between Medina Way and Adams Street including both streets. 2. Phase 2 includes streets west of Medina Way to Island Avenue, but not including Island Avenue and not including on -street metered parking stalls at the median in Balboa Boulevard. Implementation of Phase 2 would occur if Phase 1 is successful and there is a need for Phase 2. ELIGIBILITY: All residents who reside on the affected streets and Mooring Area C Permit Holders would be eligible to purchase parking permits. HOURS: On -street parking restricted to valid permit holders between 4:OOPM — 9:OOAM, 7 days per week, excluding federal holidays. NUMBER OF PERMITS: Four (4) permits per household Six (6) overnight guest permits PARKING AVAILABILITY: Permit holders would not be guaranteed an on -street parking space but would be allowed to park in the preferential parking zone during the posted hours wherever parking is available. Non -permit holders would be prohibited from parking on the street in the preferential parking zone. PERMIT COST: $16 for each annual permit $1 for each guest permit for each overnight period PERMIT TYPE: Non -transferable parking permits would be issued annually and may be a sticker affixed to a resident's vehicle; a rearview mirror hangtag; or linked to a vehicle's license plate number. The method of permit is to be determined. 14-9 4d�W�RT o � u cy�! FowN`r Balboa Residential Parking Permit Program Balboa RP3 Affected Streets syr °vp R•' WO, .0 �� FF a s ; $Q; 0 ��LC1 �•-��� Fz ►r $ALB uaatvb•;tee r. v w 51A*�••.• Balboa Il @q���� 0 300 600 . 0�T4wh'�d PROPOSED OVERNIGHT Feet RESIDENT PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM NV Path: G:IArcMaplplanninglBalboa Parhing_Permit Surveq_PINAL_AREA_Ocicber 2015.mxd 14-10 Attachment B Correspondence Received 14-11 From: Teri Holland To: Campbell, James Subject: RP3 Date: Monday, October 19, 2015 2:19:26 PM Hi James; We just received the notice of the public hearing on the Permit Parking. We are in Favor of the permit parking. We are not able to attend the hearing because we would lose our parking spot and have to park blocks away from our house . Please keep us informed . We so desperately need to do something about this parking problem.. Thanks, Chuck and Teri Holland 315 Coronado St. Balboa Sent from my iPad 14-12 From: Jeffry K. Pearson To: Camobell, James Subject: Re: RP3 Date: Monday, October 19, 2015 4:02:27 PM Once again, you have let us down by not following through on what you've promised (and presented) !!! What a shocker !!! Nice job, On Mon, Oct 19, 2015 at 3:47 PM, Campbell, James <JCampbell(alnewportbeachca.gov> wrote: J effry, The Balboa Village Advisory Committee reduced the area after careful review of the advisory ballot results that showed more opposition to the program the farther west you go. Remember that a majority of residents must want the program and we have several blocks where a majority just isn't evident. Given the problem that the RP3 is intended to fix is commercial parking from businesses in the Village east of Adams Street, it was thought that the spillover parking issues doesn't occur that much west of Island Avenue. This might not be what you wanted to hear, I just wanted to share some of what the Committee was thinking when they made the recommendation to go with a smaller area. The City Council will be considering the program on October 27, 2015. The staff report will be available by the end of the week. Let me know if you have any other questions. Jim Campbell Principal Planner 949-644-3210 From: Jeffry K. Pearson [mailto:jkpswimca(@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 19, 2015 12:12 PM To: Campbell, James Subject: RP3 James, Please explain to me why NB proposed one idea (that included everyone to ISLAND AVE) and is now cutting the original area in half??? This is absolutely unacceptable !!! This will only push those who don't live here 14-13 down another few blocks. The people who use our neighborhood for parking don't go past Island .... WOW, nice job!!! I really hope others don't make decisions for you and without any discussion. "City Council" has been virtually quite about the cutoff positions... and now spring this crap on us. Thank you so much for keeping us in the loop, it is nice to know you're looking out for us ....... Jeff 14-14 From: M Upson To: Campbell, James Subject: Balboa Residential Permit Parking Program (RP3) Date: Monday, October 19, 2015 10:55:21 PM Mr. Campbell, My name is Susan Langlie Upson and I own a residence at 310 Fernando St, Newport Beach 92661. I am writing you because I am unable to attend the hearing on the RP3 program, to which I am opposed. My family has maintained a residence within the areas of the proposed parking permits on the peninsula for 50 years. I am more than aware of the parking problems, most of them generated by decisions made by city hall (ie: the approval of the quasi -theme park ExploreOcean that will bring many more cars to the area that our infrastructure will allow, as well the decision to build the tiny parking lot on the site of the old Balboa Market instead of a parking structure). If the city chooses a permit program to ensure parking for residents and their guests instead of tourists, it should not be at the residents expense. We can park for free now. Why should we have to pay to park on the streets where we live? Any permits to keep 'outsiders" off our residential streets should be at no charge to residents/guests and should be convenient to obtain. Anything else smacks of pure revenue generation and nothing more. If that is the true purpose of this program, then make the tourists buy permits and limit where THEY can park, not us. Please consider my voice during the discussion on October 27th. Susan L Upson 714 (335-6202) Sent from my iPad 14-15 From: Katy Stoll To: Camobell, James Subject: RP3 YEAH!! Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 2:20:19 PM I have lived in several locations on Balboa in the past 12+ years. The past year on Fernando has been great, save for the parking situation. I can come home at anytime of day, any day of the week and not find a single spot on our block or the block of E Bay nearest our home. Super inconvenient with groceries or kids with sports gear. I can tell by the apparel or gear that some carry to and from their cars that many people are either on fishing trips or working at restaurants in the village. As you know, there is plenty of public parking on the beach by the pier. If employees are not being paid well enough to buy parking passes, employers should work with the city to help them out, especially during non -peak months when that lot is mostly empty. Rumor in the neighborhood is that nonresident owners have complained about buying permits - I have to say they really don't need a vote if they don't reside in their house long enough during the year to experience the inconvenience. This part of Newport has an extremely high concentration of permanent renters who pay high rent and high taxes with excellent jobs and who have a right to preserve a decent quality of life. Katy Stoll 311 Fernando 14-16 From: Michelle DeNoon To: Campbell, James Subject: RP3 Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 4:35:34 PM I live on Anade Ave. I am retired ... we have 3 adult car owners in residence. We are all retired. We are home 9am till???, possibly days at a time.(24hours) One of us will always have need to park on street.If permits are ONLY for 4pm to 9am, does that mean cars will be ALLOWED to park without permit from 9am-4pm????... and if we don't buy permit, we will be, what, ticketed or towed in the middle of night? How to you enforce or ticket us if we choose NOT to buy permit? And we have guest family visiting during Holidays (at times 3 additional cars for weeks at a time .... how do you enforce or ticket these vehicles. Are guest permits "a night at a time" for $1.00 each night? Why not just issue residence stickers at NO cost if registered with City ... there are temporary residents who live on and can park on Balboa Blvd and not have permits.... fair??? DeNoon's 315 Anade Ave Newport Beach (Balboa Peninsula) 92661 14-17