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SR-6-G (42) ~ 6-0 ~., --, --., LUTM:PB:RF:fb:INVEHRES:WP51FB santa Monica, California Council Meeting, January 26, 1993 To: Mayor and city council From: City staff Subject: Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Approving Rules and Regulations for the Use of In-Vehicle Parking Regulators INTRODUCTION This report recommends the city Council adopt the attached resolut1on approving rules and regulations for the use of 1n- vehicle park1ng regulators. DISCUSSION At the C1ty Council meeting of November 17, 1992, an ordinance amending Chapter 3.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code regarding the use of in-vehicle parking regulators was introduced for first reading. That ordinance included the requirement that rules and regulations for the use of in-vehicle parking regulators be approved by resolution of the city Council. The C1ty has 200 regulator un1ts on hand and is ready to implement the program once the regulations are adopted. The attached resolution is presented for City Counc1l approval of such rules and regulations. The rules and regulatlons cover legal authority, lease arrangements, warranty, fees and deposits and instructions for the operation, display and use of the units. They also address misuse of the regulators and the consequences thereof. They have been approved by the Police Department, Park1ng Enforcement Divls1on. -1- 6-6 . The primary purposes for use of the in-vehicle parking regulator are convenience and economy. They are convenient in that they preclude the need for carrying a supply of coins for parking meters. They are economlcal in that the user pays only for the time parked. It should be noted that the regulators are set for the rate of fifty cents per hour for economy and simplicity. While they can be used in areas where the meter rate is 35 cents per hour, the user will overpay by 15 cents per hour. However, the 35 cent rate applies to only a small number (17 %) of the City'S parking meters, prlmarily those along Colorado Avenue, Lincoln Boulevard and pica Boulevard. It is expected that the regulators will seldom be used in 35 cent meter areas. BUDGET I FISCAL IMPACT No signlficant budget / fiscal impact is expected to result from the proposed action. RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully requested that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving rules and regulations for the use of in-vehicle parking regulators. Prepared by: Paul Berlant, Director of Land Use and Transportation Management Ron Fuchiwaki, city Parking and Traffic Engineer Frank Barnes, Special Projects Engineer -2- - , . RESOLUTION NO. 8531 (CCS) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA APPROVING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF IN-VEHICLE PARKING REGULATORS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1- The City Council of the city of Santa Monica does hereby approve Rules and Regulations for the use of In-Vehicle Park1ng Regulators as follows: RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF IN-VEHICLE PARKING REGULATORS Introduct1on These regulations and procedures for the use of in-vehicle parking regulators are promulgated by the Parking and Traffic Engineer of the City of Santa Monica pursuant to authority granted by the Municipal Code. Questions and comments should be directed to the C1ty at the following address: City of Santa Monica Parking and Traffic Engineering Division Post Office Box 2200 Santa Monica, California 90407-2200 -1- ~ ....." - -- --- - ~- -- ~ - - ~ - Telephone requests for information should be directed to the Park1ng and Traffic Eng1neer1ng Division at (310) 458-8291. Authority Authority for the use of in-vehicle parking regulators is set forth in Section 3.16 of the Santa Monica Municipal Code. Lease Arranqements In-vehicle parking regulators may be leased only from the City of Santa Monica by completing the attached Application and Lease Agreement and br1nging it, along with the appropriate fee, to: Parking and Traffic Engineering Division Room 115, City Hall 1685 Main street Santa Monica, California There 1S no term to the lease for an in-vehicle parking regulator. The regulator un1t or card must be returned wlthin ten (10) days after the time on the regulator has expired. In the event that parking meter rates are changed, the regulator shall become invalid and should be returned for credit. The City reserves the right to inspect or audit the use of any regulator, and to terminate the program, upon reasonable notice to the lessee. It is the sole responsibility of the lessee to notify the City of any change of address. -2- - - -- - - - - . Fee The fee to lease an in-vehicle parking regulator is $ 65.00. This includes 100 hours of parking tlme at 50 cents per hour and the $ 15.00 cost of each unlt. Operation, Display and Use The in-vehicle parking regulator may be used in anyone of four veh1cles as listed in the Lease Agreement. The lessee has the sole obligatlon to request the City to amend the Lease Agreement to add or delete veh1cles in which the regulator is to be used. If the regulator 1S used on a vehicle which is not properly currently registered or included in the Lease Agreement, the vehicle shall be cited as though the regulator was not in use. The unit must be placed face out in the lower left corner of the windshield so as to be clearly visible and readable to Parking Enforcement Officers. It must be turned on as soon as the vehicle is stopped ~n a metered parking space. Otherwise, a citation will be lssued. It is recommended that the "REGULATOR" placard furn1shed with the unit be used to alert officers to the use of the in-vehicle parking regulator. In order to avoid wasting its value, the regulator should be turned off immediately before the vehicle leaves the parking space. The in-vehicle parking regulator is not valid for parklng in excess of posted time limits. -3- ~ - - . . Warranty The Clty of Santa Monica makes no warranty or guarantee as to the merchantability or performance of any in-vehicle parklng regulator. Any user experienclng a problem with a unit should immediately contact the Parking and Traffic Engineering Division at the above address. Misuse The In-vehlcle parking regulator is the property of the city of Santa Monica. It shall not be defaced, damaged, tampered with, altered, destroyed or impaired. No person shall display any false or imitation device which appears or purports to be an in-vehicle parking regulator. Violators will be prosecuted pursuant to the Municipal Code, and will not be eligible to rent or lease an in- vehlcle regulator in the future. Changes These regulations and procedures are subject to change without personal notice to the lessee. SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect. APPROVED AS TO FORM: LaWrence, Esq. - City Attorney -4- - ~ -~ - -... - - - - - - - - - , . Application and Lease Agreement In-Vehicle Parking Regulators (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPEI Name: Date: / I --- Home Address: CIty: State: Zip Code: Business Name: Business Address: CIty State: Zip Code: Home Phone'( - ) Business Phone:( - ) List vehicles m which regulator will be used: LIcense No, Year Make Boc;ly Type List no more than four vehicles I, the undersigned, agree that the In-Vehicle Parkmg Regulator which I am leasing from the City of Santa Monrca will be used in accordance With the Rules and Regulations for Its use established by the City. I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the Rules and Regulations and that I have read and understand them. I understand that failure to comply With the Rules and Regulations may result In termination of my pnvlleges to use In-Vehicle Parkmg Regulators, and that all fees paid Will be forfeited. Signature: Date: I I FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Regulator No. Date: I / Amount Collected: $ --- , .... - -- - - - - ~ ____~ __..-..0-----.- . - Adopted and approved this 26th day of January, 1993. fJ# 14~ ~yv Mayor I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 8531(CCS) was duly adopted by the City council of the city of Santa Monica at a meeting thereof held on January 26, 1993 by the following Council vote: Ayes: Councilmembers: Abdo, Greenberg, Holbrook, Olsen, Rosenstein, vazquez Noes: Councilmembers: None Abstain: Counci1members: None Absent: Councilmembers: Genser ATTEST: ~~-LfM~ ~ ........ - city Clerk I - - -~ - -- - - - -- - - - -.. - -- - --- -........ .....