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Study Session Staff Report

To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council

For the meeting of February 9th, 2021

From: Chris Constantin, City Manager

Prepared by: Shari Garwick, Director of Public Works

Subject: Permit Parking Program Policy

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RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that Council review the draft Permit Parking Program Policy and provide

direction for Staff to bring back the policy for Council approval.

BACKGROUND

Several San Dimas residents have expressed frustration with parking problems on the public streets

of their neighborhoods. These complaints primarily relate to parking by non-residents. Specific

problems cited include a lack of parking availability for residents, littering and trash dumping by

non-residents, and criminal activity by non-resident motorists. At the City Council’s September

22, 2020 meeting, Council directed Staff to explore implementing a permit parking program in the

City as a means to address these problems.

Currently, the City’s Municipal Code allows the issuance of permits exempting vehicles from

overnight parking restrictions, but in order to address these concerns, the Municipal Code must be

modified to allow the issuance of permits exempting vehicles from other parking restrictions. This

modification is proposed as Municipal Code Text Amendment 20-0006 (Ordinance 1283) which

is scheduled for second reading and adoption at the February 9th Council meeting. For simplicity

and flexibility, the Code Amendment defers to Council policy to establish specific details of such

a permit program (application and approval process, number of permits, fees and fines, etc.).

SUMMARY

At the January 26, 2021 meeting, City Council directed Staff to provide a summary of the draft

Permit Parking Program Policy. Council further requested that Staff summarize potential

points of consideration and provide the Council with options or solutions. Attachment D recaps

the Points of Consideration for Council’s review. The draft Permit Parking Program Policy is

presented for Council consideration.

Study Session Staff Report Page 1

Permit Parking Program Policy Page 2

For the meeting of February 9, 2021

DISCUSSION

Staff examined nearby cities that already have permit parking programs and has prepared a draft

policy for Council’s review which was introduced at the Council’s January 26th meeting. At

Council’s direction Staff was asked to breakdown the policy for ease of review and understanding.

The draft policy is also modeled after the San Dimas Speed Hump Installation Policy to provide

consistency. The draft policy is provided in Attachment A. There are several areas of consideration

that are discussed below as the report goes through the implementation process defined by the

policy. Anticipated Points of Consideration are summarized in the attached table for ease of review

(see Attachment D).

Resident Initiation

When parking becomes a problem in a neighborhood, a concerned resident brings the problem to

the City’s attention through a Traffic Investigation Request form. This form is reviewed by Staff

and is typically presented to the Traffic Safety Committee for investigation. The Traffic Safety

Committee has several tools it can use to attempt to mitigate the problem. Several of the tools are

not invasive to the neighborhood. For instance, the problem may be due to violation of a

Temporary Use Permit. Abating the violation removes the parking impact with no inconvenience

to the neighborhood. The goal is to have the entity that is generating the issue resolve the issue

without inconveniencing the neighborhood.

In the event that attempted mitigation does not work, then the Permit Parking Program application

process may be initiated.

Application Process

If the attempted parking mitigations fail, the concerned resident can request that neighborhood be

considered for a Permit Parking District. The Traffic Safety Committee will designate the limits

of the district. This is to eliminate pushing the parking problem into neighboring blocks. Next,

the concerned resident can then circulate a City provided petition form within the limits of the

proposed permit parking district to seek neighborhood approval.

There are several discussion points with the petition process. They are addressed below as well as

summarized in the matrix (in Attachment D) providing several options for Council to consider. A

sample of the petition form is included in Attachment C (Neighborhood Petition).

a) Petition Circulation

The petition is circulated by the resident supporters of the district. The residents often know

their neighbors better and tend to get a better response as the parking district and associated

restrictions are seen as initiated by the neighborhood. When the City sends out a survey,

typically, there is limited response. The neighborhood also sees the City as driving the district.

There is additional cost if the City circulates the petition.

b) Percentage of approval required




In order to create a Permit Parking District, most of the cities polled required approval by a

percentage of the residents/property owners who are within the boundaries of a specific parking

district. Some cities required simple majority, others required 75%. San Dimas policy

proposes 67%, which is consistent with the City’s Speed Hump Installation Policy.

c) Petition signatures

The petition counts the number of properties in favor of the district divided by the total number

of properties within a district. All legal property owner’s signatures are required to indicate a

property is in favor of creating a parking district. Properties who don’t have an owner signature

are not counted as an approving property. Staff recommends this approach (which has proven

effective in regards to speed hump petitions). As proposed, a lack of signature would result in

status quo. Staff recommends the use of property owner signature as Staff can check County

ownership records. Tenant signatures are not as easily confirmed.

Another option is to modify the petition form to allow signatures for voting either for or against

the creation of a parking district. The petition can then be used to find the percentage for or

against using the submitted signatures. Properties that don’t sign would not be included in the

vote. This methodology is not favored because the petition could potentially only be circulated

amongst proponents of the parking district. As there is no negative signature, review of this

petition would result in implementation of the parking district even though the majority of the

properties in the district may not have seen the petition or agreed to the district. A disinterested

party will likely not sign a petition either for or against an issue. Staff’s concern with this

approach is that a small number of residents can potentially get the parking restrictions

imposed on an entire neighborhood.

d) Notification of Proposed Permit Parking District

The draft policy requires that all properties within the boundaries of the proposed parking

district be notified of the date of the Council meeting where the request for the parking district

will be heard. It also requires that the school district be notified. One of the disadvantages of

a permit parking program is sometimes the parking problem gets pushed to neighboring blocks

outside of the district. While the Traffic Safety Committee reviews the boundaries to prevent

this, Council may want to extend the notification limits. An example would be to extend the

notification to the adjacent block(s).

Renewal

The policy proposes to renew the Permit Parking Districts biennially on July 1st (every other year).

This may be more convenient for the residents unless the permit needs to be replaced (lost or

stolen). It will decrease the costs of administration and materials for the district. However, it also

reduces the issuance fee collected by the City (if instituted).




Number of Permits

The draft policy proposes issuance of 5 permits (2 resident and 3 guest) per property. The City

would initially issue placard hangars. At first there would be little difference in a resident versus

guest permit. In the future, to make less of an impact on the neighborhood, the resident permits

could be assigned to a license plate/vehicle eliminating the need for a placard for resident permits.

Guest permits would remain the placard type for convenience.

Council discussed increasing the number of permits for each property. Most properties only have

room for approximately 2 or 3 vehicles to park in front of their home. Additional permits would

likely mean that the other permitted vehicles would be parked in front of a neighbor’s property.

While too few permits are inconvenient for the issued property, too many permits could potentially

exacerbate the parking issues, or lend to abuse of the guest permit. Additionally, most homes have

at least a 2-car driveway/garage for parking. Most of the cities polled allowed between 2 to 5

permits, with one city having unlimited. The policy allows for the City to issue multiple one day

guest permits in the event of a large gathering.

Based on feedback from residents, language was added to the policy to make it clear that only

properties wishing to have vehicles parked on streets within the district are required to participate

in the permit parking district.

Additional concern has been expressed about creating an allowance for private service vehicles.

Section 10.25.040, Exemptions (Ordinance 1283) specifically exempts private service vehicles

from the permit parking district while in performance of a service. A resident brought forward

that some of the service vehicles may not look like they are performing a service. Staff believes

that problems with service vehicles would be solved by the property owner or resident allowing

the service vehicle temporary use of a guest permit placard. There is also an appeal process

whereby the owner of the private service vehicle can notify the City of the enforcement error.

Code Compliance would require confirmation by the property owner or resident that the service

vehicle was performing business as per the Ordinance.

Fiscal Impact and Fees

Another significant portion of the Permit Parking Program is the fiscal impact to the City and

potentially to residents. Program enforcement will occur during the day and/or on weekends. An

additional part time Code Enforcement Officer will be needed. The cost of a part time Code

Enforcement Officer will be approximately $25,000 per year. There are also additional

implementation costs such as material costs for signs and hang tags, and personnel costs for

management of permit issuance (annually or biennially) by Staff.

Review of programs in nearby cities shows varying fee structures ranging from free to $180 per

permit/per year in Pomona. Of the cities polled, 5 had fees, 4 cities had at least some permits

issued for free. In order to recoup some of the costs of the program, Staff recommends that Council

consider charging a fee for the issuance of permit parking.




Permit fees and citations can help offset the costs of the program. Charging for permits would also

provide incentive to reduce the number of replacement permits. The table below shows the

estimated costs of street signs, permit issuance and enforcement for several locations in the City

that have experienced impacts from non-resident parking. The costs are shown in red.

Enforcement is an annual cost while the material cost of renewal of the permits would be borne

biennially. The costs do not include staff administration time for issuing the permits.

As mentioned above, citations will also help offset the costs of the program. The degree of offset

is unknown and will likely vary. As a reference, the City’s Overnight Parking Program does pay

for itself in citation fees, but is enforced city wide. The citations from the permit parking program

would be from a much smaller geographical area. There are other cost saving methods that can be

explored such as having a third party provide enforcement. However, third party enforcement

would impact the ability of residents to appeal citations. The Overnight Parking Program was

brought back from third party enforcement in 2007/2008 due to issues with the third-party

enforcement.

Most cities contacted did not keep track of costs or citation income from their permit parking

program. The City of Claremont indicated that it cost approximately $200 per property per year.

There are many variables that impact costs of the program. At least initially until there is a larger

number of permit parking districts the city will have to subsidize the costs of the district. This

may be until the Gold Line parking management program is developed/needed in potentially 2025.

Listed below and as a frame of reference is an estimated cost breakdown of certain City streets:

The draft policy proposes permit fees. As currently written, the policy provides for renewal bi-

annually, thus the actual program costs would be approximately $15 per year. For comparison,

attachment B provides survey results as to fees and implementation processes incorporated by 10

nearby cities.

In closing, Attachment D provides a summary of the Points of Consideration listed in this report.




Respectfully submitted,

Shari Garwick

Director of Public Works

Attachments:

Attachment A: Draft Permit Parking Program Policy

Attachment B: Permit Parking Program Survey

Attachment C: Draft Neighborhood Petition

Attachment D: Points of Consideration Table


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City of San Dimas Permit Parking Program Policy

1.0 Introduction

Permit parking in the City of San Dimas is available to regulate and manage on-street parking problems. The goal is to create fair and equitable usage of on-street parking areas. This policy is enacted pursuant to the authority granted by section 22507 of the California Vehicle Code in response to parking on streets by nonresidents who do not visit or conduct business with City residents or businesses. Such parking by nonresidents results in neighborhood decline by reason of traffic congestion, noise, litter, traffic hazards, public safety and inability for residents to park their motor vehicles near their residences.

The Permit Parking Program is initiated through submission of a petition that is provided by the City for the consideration of a proposed permit parking district. The following administrative policy provides procedural and supplemental information for the implementation of the program.

2.0 Designation of Permit Parking District

The City Council may designate by resolution certain residential streets as Permit Parking Districts for the benefit of residents or businesses adjoining thereto in which vehicles displaying a permit or other authorized device will be exempt from parking prohibitions or restrictions otherwise posted marked or noticed. Each Permit Parking District may be designated following the Traffic Safety Committee review with final approval by the City Council and will be based on the following:

1. Implementation of permit parking is extremely invasive to a neighborhood and should beconsidered as a last resort after other mitigation has been exhausted and reviewed by theTraffic Safety Committee. Upon its determination that all other mitigation have been orwould be deemed ineffective, the Traffic Safety Committee will designate the limits of theproposed Permit Parking District(s). This is to prevent pushing the parking problem fromone neighborhood to the next.

2. All requests shall be made by petition on the form provided by the City.3. To be considered for permit parking, the petition shall also include the name of the street,

as well as the proposed district limits.4. The form shall include information identifying the source of the parking problem that is

interfering with the availability of parking and that such source is not directly caused bythe properties qualifying for permit parking. The form shall also include a designatedneighborhood representative for meetings required during petition consideration.

5. Signatures of a minimum of sixty-seven percent (67%) of all property owners within theproposed Permit Parking District(s) indicating their support is required for the request toproceed to the Traffic Safety Committee for final review. Each property shall berepresented by one vote (multiple signatures for the same property shall count as one vote).This percentage coincides with what the City requires for the installation of speed humpswithin a neighborhood. Properties that do not submit a signature or whose signatures arenot property owners of records shall not be counted as an approval. Property owners shallbe deemed the owners listed on County Assessor records.

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6. Completed petitions shall be delivered to:

City of San Dimas Attention: Public Works Department 245 E. Bonita Avenue

San Dimas, CA 91773

7. After a petition is received, the City will:

a. Verify that each petition contains the required information and number of signatures (67%) indicating the property owners support for permit parking.

b. Obtain necessary traffic data and any other relevant information as needed to assess the need for permit parking.

c. Provide written notice to the identified source of the parking problem to inform the property owners petitioning the City of the issue, conditions and the possible implementation of permit parking permits in the area.

d. Evaluate the effect of a permit policy on the source of the parking issues. 8. The condition of the street will be reviewed and evaluated on the City determined minimum

criteria and staff will then report their findings and the petition to the Traffic Safety Committee (“Committee”).

9. The Traffic Safety Committee will review the request for implementation of permit parking on the subject street(s) and receive public comments. It will review the request and either deny the request or forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve a resolution to implement the permit parking district. Details of the restriction times and days of enforcement along with other pertinent details shall be included in the recommendation.

10. A resident representative, who shall be specified in the petition to represent the neighborhoods application, will be sent a written notice from the Committee. In the event of approval, they will also receive notification of the date of the City Council meeting where the request will be reviewed and notices will also be sent to the businesses, the school district, and other property owners adjacent to the subject area.

11. Following the recommendation by the Traffic Safety Committee, the City Council may consider the request for implementation of the permit parking district on the subject street(s) and receive public comments. Should the City Council approve the request, a resolution shall be adopted to implement the permit parking district. The decision of the City Council will be final and conclusive in all cases.

12. The Director of Public Works will have the authority to submit a proposal for a Permit Parking District(s). The City Council has the ability to implement Permit Parking Districts by right.

13. Upon approval of the Permit Parking District(s), written notification will be provided to the affected residents and property owners based on property addresses, per the latest available tax assessment roll and known homeowner’s associations. The notice shall be sent a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days before enforcement begins advising them of

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the restrictions and any required actions such as obtaining permits. If the 30th day falls on a weekend or holiday, the 30th day shall be the next workday.

14. Consideration of any removal of permit parking on select streets will require a similar petition format as a property owner-initiated petition with sixty-seven (67%) of the property owners in favor of the removal; or by City initiative with notices mailed to all affected residents and property owners per street address and the latest available tax assessment roll or records in lieu of a petition.

15. Removal of a Permit Parking District(s) is subject to the implementation process, petition, as well as review and approval by the City Council. However, the City Council may also terminate such Permit Parking District(s) at its sole discretion.

3.0 ADMINISTRATION OF PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM

Issuance of Permits

Once a Permit Parking District(s) has been approved, it is the responsibility of the affected residents or businesses to obtain their parking permit(s) from the City. Properties that do not desire exemptions from the parking restrictions (permit parking) may elect not to apply for permit parking. All fees shall be as set forth in this policy. All permits must be renewed biennially by the first of July or such other date as established by the City Manager or designee. Each property desiring a permit shall complete the provided application which includes, but is not limited to, the following information:

Full Name Address Daytime and Evening Phone Number Email Proof of residence or businesses ownership within the district boundary (current utility or telephone bill) Copy/Proof of registration for all applicable vehicles requesting parking permits and to which shows the address subject to permit parking as the listed address

Upon payment of the fee specified by the Permit Parking Policy, each eligible household or business will be issued no more than five permits. The number of permits issued shall be at the sole discretion of the Public Works Director. Permits must be renewed biennially providing the resident continues to reside at the verified address set forth on the application. A parking permit issued pursuant to this chapter must be prominently displayed either in the front window or as directed (upon issuance of the permit) during the hours of restriction. Commercial, inoperative or unregistered vehicles are prohibited from using parking permits. Permits do not exempt vehicles from other state or local laws. Additionally, permits will not be issued to or used on vehicles with outstanding parking tickets.

Replacement permits may be obtained for damaged or lost permits as outlined in the fee schedule set forth in the latest permit parking policy approved by Council. The City retains the right to refuse issuance for frequent replacement requests defined as more than two in the program year.

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4.0 Fee Schedule 1. Biennial Application Fee: $30

a. Includes 2 permits and 3 guest permits 2. Additional guest permit (one day): $2

a. Additional guest permits must be approved through the Director of Public Works. 3. Replacement permit: $7

Changes to the fees in this section can be changed by updating the City’s Fee schedule and approving such fees by Resolution of the City Council. After updating, the fees reflected in this section can be updated without requiring additional action to approve a change to this Policy.

5.0 Terms of Permits Each Permit Parking District(s) will have permits issued biennially by the first of July or such other date as established by the City Manager or designee. Applicant must sign the application agreeing to the terms of the permit. The City may revoke permits if abuses are noted. Typical examples of abuse include, but are not limited to: Parking with an illegible permit; selling or leasing a permit for any value or consideration; parking with counterfeit permits. Violations may result in an immediate revocation of all permits issued to the residency doing the abuse. The property owner is responsible for all permits assigned to tenants. The property owner/occupant may obtain “guest” permits for a one time, or infrequent gathering. To obtain multiple guest permits, the resident may fill out and submit a City form, or in such other way specified by the City, notifying the City of an upcoming special event (wedding, birthday party, large gathering etc.) The frequency and number of permits is subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works. Possession of a parking permit pursuant to Chapter 10.25 Permit Parking Program does not allow exemption from any other established vehicular parking restrictions such as fire hydrants, red curb or overnight parking (which is governed by Chapter 10.24 of the San Dimas Municipal Code) or within the California state law. 6.0 Signs

Upon the establishment of a Permit Parking District(s), the Director of Public Works will cause appropriate signs to be established in the Permit Parking District(s) indicating thereon, the parking limitation application to the district and the exemption of vehicles with permit parking permits. Signs may include, but are not limited to, time restricted parking allowances for vehicles without permits or time restricted parking on certain days of the week. The design and placement of the signs should consider the impacts on the aesthetics of the residential neighborhood. The regulations pertaining to any Permit Parking District(s) do not apply until signs or marking giving notice thereof have been placed.

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7.0 Exempt Vehicles

The restrictions from this policy shall not apply to any of the following vehicles: authorized emergency vehicles, City or Government vehicle, public utility vehicle or service vehicle when used for official business or performing a private service on a street within a Permit Parking District(s); or to any vehicle used for the collection or delivery of United States Mail; or to any vehicles lawfully displaying a special identification license plate or placard issued to a disabled person.

8.0 Prohibited Acts

1. Vehicles may not be parked or stopped adjacent to any curb or allowed alley parking in a permit parking district in violation of any posted or noticed prohibition or restriction unless such vehicle has a permit prominently displayed indicating an exemption from such restriction or prohibition.

2. It is prohibited to sell, rent, or lease for any value or consideration any Permit Parking District(s) permit except as provided in this policy. Upon the conviction of a violation of this subsection all permit parking permits issued to or for the benefit of the dwelling unit for which the sold, rented or leased permit was authorized will be void.

3. It is prohibited for any person to buy or otherwise acquire for value or use any permit parking permit except as provided in this section.

4. Any resident having a permit which is not properly displayed in the vehicle or a permit displayed in a vehicle not authorized to display such permit will be deemed in violation of this policy. The fact that a permit has been issued to the resident but the permit was not properly displayed is not a defense or considered in determining whether or not a violation has occurred.

5. It is prohibited to copy, produce, create, alter or use any facsimile or counterfeit parking permit.

6. It is prohibited to falsely represent oneself as eligible for a parking permit or furnish false information to the Director of Public Works or other authorized City representative in an application for a parking permit.

9.0 Authority of the Director of Public Works

The Director of Public Works is authorized to establish policies, procedures, and requirements as well as to produce signs, forms, and other materials necessary or appropriate to implement the provisions of this policy when such are consistent with the San Dimas Municipal Code and this Policy and will have the same effect as this Policy.

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ATTACHMENT B

FEBRUARY 2021

City Program Name Program Costs Resident Costs Number of Permits/Household Frequency of Permit Renewals

Percentage of Residents Neededto Implement Permit Program

AzusaResidential Permit Parking Program - Gold Line

$13,153 in 2016 (Program

managed by Turbo Data Systems)Free

Two permits will be issued per household; Eight permits will be issued per business;

Ten guest permits will be issued per year; Additional permits issued at the discretion

of the APD.

Every two years

N/A- City Engineer and Chief of Police

Implemented the program. No resident

percentage was needed.

Claremont Residential Permit Parking $200+ per resident in 2016Free (May employ the use of cost recovery

agreements for commercial/ institutional uses)Four permits per each qualified dwelling unit. Every two years Simple Majority

Covina Restricted Parking Zones (Daytime Only) Majority of costs absorbed into

operational costsFree No limit on number of passes per household Every two years Simple Majority

Glendora Residential Permit Parking Not specified First two passes free, each additional pass $5 First two passes free, each additional pass $5 Every two years Not specified

Fullerton Residential Permit Parking No specifiedAnnual Issuance Fee: $10 Parking Permits- Max 5

per year at $2 eachMax 5 Parking Permits per dwelling unit

Annually from

January 1-

December 31

Minimum of 65% is needed in support.

La Verne Preferential Parking Permit Not specified Received conflicting informationOne permanent permit per qualified dwelling unit. Not more than two visitor permits

per qualified dwelling unit. Annually Simple Majority

Los AngelesParking Permits Program (Preferential

Parking Districts)

The program is self-sustaining.

The money that we collect from

permit sales is to pay for

employee's salaries, the posting,

and maintenance of the signs and

other associated costs.

Annual Permit: $34.00 each

Visitor Permit: $22.50 each (every four months)

Guest Permit: $2.50 each per calendar day

Annual Permit: 3

Visitor: 2

Guest Permit: Daily

Annual Permit:

Annually

Visitor Permit:

Every four months

Guest Permit: Daily

Petitions must be signed by residents

of at least 75 % of the dwelling units

covering more than 50 percent of the

developed frontage of the blocks they

represent.

Pasadena Preferential Parking Not specified

2 Residential Permits 3 Guest Permits and 10 One

Day hang tags for $11 Additional 10 pack of One-

Day hang tags is $5

Max 3 annual permits per dwelling unit. 3 Transferrable Guests permits issued

annuallyAnnually Simple Majority

Placentia Preferential Parking Not specified $10 per permit 5 Annual permits and 5 guest permits at $10 each/permit. Annually Simple Majority

Pomona Residential Parking Permit Downtown Not specified Residents listed on current lease agreement qualify

for a quarterly permit at $45All those who are currently listed on lease agreement qualify for a permit Quarterly Simple Majority

PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM SURVEY

Attachment B

PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM

A request to implement a permit parking program on _____________________ (street name) has been

submitted to the City. If approved this will add parking restrictions to the listed street. Only vehicles with

permits exempting them from the parking restriction will be able to park during the restricted hours. All other

vehicles will be subject to citation. Residents/businesses will be able to obtain permits in accordance with the

City Policy which can be found at: www.sandimasca.gov/xxxxxxx

The petition request will only be considered after receipt of a petition signed by 67% of the property owners in

favor of the program. Please note if no signature is provided by a property, this will be construed as not being

in favor of implementing permit parking.

The request does not guarantee the permit parking program will be initiated.

Signature on the form below indicates the property owner supports installation of a parking permit program in

front of their property.

Neighborhood Representative (sponsor): _________________________ ___________________

Name (Please Print) Telephone Number

(REGISTERED PROPERTY OWNERS IN FAVOR OF IMPLEMENTING PERMIT PARKING IN FRONT OF THEIR PROPERTY)

DATE NAME OF OWNER ADDRESS SIGNATURE (PROPERTY

OWNER)

PHONE NUMBER OR E-MAIL

Please return petition forms to: City of San Dimas Public Works Department at 245 E. Bonita Ave. San Dimas, CA 91773

More information can be found at [email protected] or by calling (909) 394-6240

ATTACHMENT C

Attachment C


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PERMIT PARKING PROGAM POLICY POINTS OF CONSIDERATION

Item: Circulation of Petition Option Consideration

Resident Circulation of Petition • Know their neighbors• Ensures neighborhood support rather than one or two

individuals• Driven by resident involvement• Less cost for implementation• Difficult and time consuming for resident to implement

City Circulation of Petition • Process appears to be driven by City• Staff costs increase greatly• Receive less response• Negatively received by neighborhood• Easier for resident

Item: Signatures Option Consideration

Require Property Owner Signatures • Long term impact to neighborhood• Impacts on Property Value• Ownership can be confirmed through County records• May not live in neighborhood

Require Resident Signatures • Lives in neighborhood• May be higher turnover• Difficult for staff to confirm the signer lives in the

neighborhood; typically, tenants have higher turnover rateItem: Percentage of resident/property owner approval required for implementation

Option Consideration Do not require percentage approval • Majority of neighborhood may not want parking district

• Higher number of complaints• One or two properties dictate for the neighborhood• City has the right to initiate district at any time

Require 51% Approval • Easier to get district approved• Still requires majority approval• Large percentage may not want the district• Potentially more complaints from impact of district

Require 67% Approval • Less potential objections to district• More difficult to get approval from neighborhood

Require 75% Approval Difficult to get approval for parking district Less properties objecting to district

Item: How to count non-signatures Option Consideration

Count non-signature as approval • Disinterested parties will not want to provide signatures eitherfor or against

• Should permit parking be implemented if owners/residentsdon’t care enough to sign

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• Allows potential bypass of neighborhood approval Count non-signature as disapproval • More difficult to initiate permit parking district

• Less objection from properties within the district Count only properties that provide signatures either for or against

• Disinterested properties would likely not sign the petition providing a higher positive rate

• Should permit parking be implemented if significant number of owners/residents don’t care enough to sign

• Petition could potentially only be circulated to selected favorable properties

Item: Notification of Proposed Permit Parking District Option Consideration

Notify Properties within Permit Parking District and School District

• Informs all properties within proposed parking district of Council Meeting date

• Allows resident input on restrictions and other items unique to the district

Notify Properties within Permit Parking District, School District, and adjacent contiguous block.

• In addition to above, advises adjacent streets of upcoming restrictions

• Minor cost increase for notifications Item: Renewal Frequency of Permit Parking District

Option Consideration Annual Renewal • Allows for best control of parking district

• Matches renewal for overnight parking • Reduces lost permit issuance and associated costs • Provides better recovery of program costs with annual

issuance fees • Higher costs for permit materials and issuance • Reduces abuse opportunities

Biennial Renewal (every two years) • Less administration costs for issuance • Moderate lost permit issuance and associated costs • More convenient for resident • Half as much issuance fees processed

Triennial renewal (every three years) • Least program costs for issuance • Highest lost permit costs • Highest risk for abuse • Turnover rate for residents

Item: Number of Permits issued to each property Option Consideration

2 Resident, 3 Guest Recommended or per Council Pleasure

• Resident Permits will likely be issued to a specific vehicle, Guest permits will likely remain hanging placard style

• Guest permits can resolve problems with service vehicle recognition

• Each property has approximately 2 to 3 spaces available for street parking, requiring additional vehicles with permits to park in front of neighbors

• Excessive permits become lost and/or increase risk of abuse • Additional permits allow more flexibility for properties to

have larger gatherings without contact with the City of San Dimas

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Additional daily guest permits available for infrequent large parties

• Allows flexibility for properties to have infrequent large events

• Requires planning to contact the City prior to the event • Reduces the number of guest passes that could end up being

abused (sold) • Requires more staff time (costs) to issue and track

Item: Fees for Permit Parking Option Consideration

Biennial issuance fee suggested $30 • Permit Parking costs partially offset

First two permits free: charge for additional • Less financial impact on residents within district • Minimizes street parking in front of neighbor’s homes • Homes with more vehicles shoulder more of the costs of the

district • Incentive to park vehicles in the driveway • Inconvenient for properties with several vehicles • More of the program costs must be recouped through

citations or subsidized by City Charge for replacement permits only • Reduces staff costs for replacements

• Provides incentive not to lose permits • Relies on citations to fund program costs or requires subsidy

by City

Attachment D Page 3

Permit Parking Program Policy

Power Point Presentation Page 1

Process Overview

Resident Concern

Traffic Safety

Resident Petition

Traffic Safety

City Council

Abate Problem


Circulation of PetitionResident City• Know their neighbors

• Ensures neighborhood support rather than one or two individuals

• Driven by resident involvement

• Less cost for implementation

• Difficult and time consuming for resident to implement

• Perception requirement Driven by City

• Negatively received by Neighborhood

• Receive less response


Signatures

• Long term impact to neighborhood

• Impacts on Property Value

• Ownership can be confirmed through Countyrecords

• May not live in neighborhood

• Lives in neighborhood

• May be higher turnover

• Difficult for staff to confirm the signerlives in the neighborhood unless owner

Property Owner Resident


Percentage of Resident/Property Owner Approval

51% 67% 75%


Percentage of Resident/Property Owner Refusal

49% 33% 25%


To Sign or Not to Sign(How to Count Non Signatures)

Non Signatures as Approval

• Disinterested parties will not want to provide signatures either for or against

• Allows potential bypass of neighborhood approval

• Modification of petition to allow negative signatures

Non Signatures as Disapproval

• More difficult to initiate permit parking district

• Less objection from properties within the district

• Add language to petition that non-signatures are counted as negative votes

Count Only Properties That Provide Signatures

Either For or Against• Modification of petition to allow

negative signatures• Disinterested parties would likely not

sign the petition providing higher positive rate

• Petition could potentially only be circulated to selected favorable properties


How to Count Non-Signatures

Add specific verbiage:

“Please note if no signature is provided by a property, this will be construed as not being in favor of implementing permit parking”


Notification of Proposed Permit Parking District

Notify Properties within Permit Parking District and School District

• Informs all properties within proposed parking district of Council Meeting date

• Allows resident input on restrictions and other items unique to the district

Notify Properties within Permit Parking District, School District, and Adjacent

Contiguous Block

• In addition to above, advises adjacent streets of upcoming restrictions

• Minor cost increase for notifications Power Point Presentation Page 9

Renewal Frequency of Permit Parking District

Annual Biennial Triennial

• Allows for best control of parking district

• Matches renewal for overnight parking

• Reduces lost permit issuance & associated costs

• Provides better cost recovery• Higher costs for materials &

issuance• Reduces permit abuse

• Less administration costs for issuance

• Moderate lost permit issuance and associated costs

• More convenient for resident

• Cuts issuances fees in half

• Lowest administration cost for issuance

• Highest lost permit costs• Highest risk for abuse• Turnover rate for residents


Number of Permits Issued to Each Property

Options:• 2 Resident Passes and 3

Guest Passes

• Other Cities range from 1 to unlimited most are in the 2 to 5 range

• Additional daily guest permits available for infrequent large parties


Fees for Permit ParkingBiennial Issuance Fee Suggested $30

First two permits free: charge for additional

Charge for Replacement Permits only

• Costs partially offset

• Less financial impact on residents within district• Minimizes street parking in front of neighbor’s homes• Homes with more vehicles shoulder more of the

costs of the district• Incentive to park on driveway• Inconvenient for properties with several vehicles• More recouped costs through citations or City

subsidize

• Reduces staff costs for replacements• Incentive not to lose permits• Relies on citations to fund program costs or City

subsidize






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