SR-417-003-01
F:\PCD\Share\prefuu.msw Santa Monica, California
Council Meeting: September 14, 1999
To: Mayor and City Council
From: City Staff
Subject: Resolution Establishing Preferential Parking Zone UU
Introduction
This report recommends the City Council approve a resolution establishing Preferential
Parking Zone UU on Yorkshire Avenue between Exposition Boulevard and Delaware
Avenue.
Discussion
The resolution establishes Preferential Parking Zone UU on Yorkshire Avenue between
Exposition Boulevard and Delaware Avenue. Parking restrictions for Zone UU will be
"Two Hour Parking, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except by permit."
The proposed restrictions are consistent with residents request.
Yorkshire Avenue between Exposition Boulevard and Delaware Avenue is a short block
with a mix of multi-family and single family residences. A GTE maintenance facility is
located along the north side of Exposition Boulevard. The existing parking restriction
on Yorkshire Avenue is "two hour parking, Monday through Friday", which restricts all-
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day parking for residents and non-residents. The establishment of preferential parking
would simply allow residents with a permit to park beyond the two-hour limit, and
should not impact any non-residential parking.
Letters were sent to the nine residential units along Yorkshire and the adjacent
business (GTE) advising them of the City's proposal to implement preferential parking
and the proposed parking restrictions. Staff received only three resident responses,
both in favor of the zone. A response was not received from GTE.
All provisions applicable to preferential parking zones would apply.
An initial study was prepared for the proposed parking zone in accordance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. Based upon the initial study, a
negative declaration has been prepared. All documents are attached to this Staff
Report. Notice of preparation of the negative declaration was given in the manner
required by law.
Budget/Fiscal Impact
It is estimated that approximately 20 permits will be purchased by area residents in the
proposed zones. This will generate approximately $300 annually in additional revenue
in FY 99/00 at account 01415.400290. The preferential parking signs will be installed
by City crews.
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Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the negative declaration for the proposed zone.
2. Approve the attached resolution establishing Preferential Parking Zone UU.
3. Direct Finance Department staff to make the budget adjustments outlined in this
report.
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A - Preferential Parking Zones
Negative Declaration/Initial Study
Prepared by: Suzanne Frick, Director of Planning and Community Development
Lucy Dyke, Transportation Planning Manager
Ron Fuchiwaki, Traffic Operations Manager
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