r-10743City Council Meeting: April 9, 2013 Santa Monica, California
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RESOLUTION NUMBER (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
ESTABLISHING PARKING RATES AND PERMIT FEES FOR ALL
CITY PARKING FACILITIES AND RESOURCES
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica operates parking facilities in the Downtown
area (Parking Structures 1 through 9), at the Main Library, the Civic Center, the Main
Street area, the Santa Monica Pier, and the beaches, which serve visitors to these
areas, including those who are working, doing business, and attending community
events; and
WHEREAS, the City has designated preferential parking zones throughout the
City with parking restrictions for each zone in order to manage parking availability to
residents within each zone; and
WHEREAS, the City has designated on- street parking spaces with parking
meters or multi -space pay machines in order to regulate and manage traffic circulation
and parking availability; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized to set parking rates and permit fees,
by resolution, for the City's parking facilities and preferential parking zones; and
WHEREAS, the City Council endorsed parking rate and permit fee changes
recommended in the Walker Parking Study; and
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WHEREAS, the location of and rates for parking directly impact traffic and
parking circulation patterns, traffic congestion and other traffic hazards, and parking
availability; and
WHEREAS, adjusting the parking rates and permit fees as a means of regulating
the use of all City parking facilities and resources will distribute the parking load more
evenly between residents and visitors, and maximize the utility and use of all City
parking facilities and resources, thereby making parking easier, reducing traffic hazards
and congestion, and promoting the public convenience, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the City's efforts to manage the City's parking
resources, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 10694(CCS), establishing parking
rates and permit fees for all City parking facilities and resources; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 10694(CCS) established parking rates for vehicles
with disabled placards in the City's Downtown, where accessible spaces were frequently
fully occupied, reducing access to disabled spaces in that area; and
WHEREAS, charging vehicles with disabled placards has had a significant
positive impact on increasing availability of designated spaces for persons with disabled
placards in the Downtown; and
WHEREAS, the policy also resulted in an additional financial burden for residents
of within the Downtown who live in affordable housing buildings where no onsite parking
is available compared to residents in those buildings who do not have disabled
placards; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of this unique parking situation, and in order to reduce
this additional financial burden, the City desires amend its current parking rates and
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permit fees to offer to disabled residents of affordable housing buildings within a
narrowly defined area of the City's Downtown that have no onsite parking the lowest
parking rate at any City -owned facility available to residents of the Downtown;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The parking rates established in this Resolution are effective as of
May 1, 2013. Parking rates that require approval from the California Coastal
Commission are effective as soon as practicable after such approval is received.
SECTION 2. As used in this Resolution, the term "daily" means a consecutive 24-
hour period commencing upon the time of entry of a vehicle into a parking facility.
SECTION 3. The parking rates listed in this Resolution apply to vehicles entering
the specified off- street parking facility for the specified times, unless a special event is
scheduled that is anticipated to increase traffic and parking demands. If an event is
scheduled, the maximum rate may be increased up to $25.00, with approval of the City
Manager, which approval may be granted based on the City's best interests. The
maximum rate may be set as either a flat rate per entry or an increased incremental rate
based upon time of entry and duration of parking.
SECTION 4. The following fees are established for Downtown Parking Structures
1 through 9:
1. Parking rates shall be as follows:
a. First ninety minutes shall be free;
b. Next one hour shall be $1.00;
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c. Each additional 30 minutes shall be $1.50;
d. Daily maximum shall be $14.00 per entry.
2. Parking on Sundays is free from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Vehicles entering the
parking structures before 6:00 a.m. and leaving between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00
a.m. shall be subject to payment of all rates due as of 6:00 a.m. Vehicles
entering the parking structures after 6:00 a.m. and remaining in the structure
after 11:00 a.m. shall be subject to payment of all rates due as for all vehicles
entering after 11:00 a.m. Vehicles parked in the structure before 6:00 a.m.
and remaining after 11:00 a.m. shall be subject to payment of all rates due
before and after the free period.
3. The monthly parking rates shall be:
a. $160.00 per month for permits valid at all times in Downtown Parking
Structures 1 through 9, the Civic Center Parking Structure and Civic
Auditorium parking lot, and the Main Library Parking Structure.
b. $120.00 per month for permits valid on weekdays only, from 6.:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any vehicle parking outside of the valid
times shall be subject to payment of the applicable parking rates listed in
subsection 1 of this Section 4.
c. $75.00 per month for permits valid on weeknights and weekends only,
from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 4:00
p.m. Friday to 6:00 a.m. Monday. Any vehicle parking outside of the valid
times shall be subject to payment of the applicable parking rates listed in
subsection 1 of this Section 4.
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d. $65.00 per month for vehicles with disabled placards owned and operated
by residents of multi - family buildings located within the area bounded by
Second Street, Wilshire Boulevard, Fourth Street, and Colorado Avenue,
when (i) one hundred percent (100 %) of the building's units are affordable
housing; and (ii) no onsite parking exists.
4. For parking spaces reserved for construction or other exclusive use, the
parking rate shall be three times the maximum rate per space per day.
SECTION 5. The following fees are established for the Main Library Parking
Structure:
1. Parking rates shall be as follows:
a. First 30 minutes shall be free;
b. Next two hours shall be $1.00 per hour;
c. Each additional 30 minutes shall be $1.00;
d. Daily maximum shall be $10.00 per entry weekdays, and $5.00 per entry
weekends.
2. The monthly parking rate shall be $82.50.
3. Parking for vehicles displaying current and valid disabled placards shall be
free.
4. For parking spaces reserved for construction or other exclusive use, the
parking rate shall be three times the maximum rate per space per day.
SECTION 6. The following fees are established for the Civic Center Parking
Structure and Civic Auditorium parking lot:
1. Parking rates shall be as follows:
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a. First 30 minutes shall be free;
b. Each additional hour shall be $1.00;
c. Daily maximum shall be $5.00 per entry.
d. Parking for vehicles displaying current and valid disabled placards shall be
free, except during events where a capacity crowd is anticipated. For
purposes of this subsection (d), "capacity crowd" means an event that is
anticipated to sell out. During capacity crowd events, vehicles displaying
disabled placards shall be subject to payment of the applicable event rate.
2. The pre -paid access card rate shall be $3.00 per entry. Pre -paid access cards
may not be used on days or during times that event rates are in place.
3. The monthly parking rates shall be:
a. $65.00 per month for permits valid at all times.
b. $50.00 per month for permits valid from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Any vehicle
parking outside of the valid times shall be subject to payment of the
applicable parking rates listed in subsection 1 of this Section 6.
4. For parking spaces reserved for construction or other exclusive use, the
parking rate shall be three times the maximum rate per space per day.
5. The City Manager is hereby authorized to waive parking fees at the Civic
Center Parking Structure and Civic Auditorium parking lot for up to 25 evening
events at Santa Monica High School per year, which waiver shall be granted
if no other event is occurring at the Civic Center concurrent to the time of the
Santa Monica High School event, and if the City Manager determines that
such waiver is in the City's best interests.
SECTION 7. The following fees are established for the Santa Monica Pier Deck
parking lot:
1. Summer (April 1 through October 31) parking rates shall be $3.00 per hour;
$15.00 daily maximum.
2. Winter (November 1 through March 31):
a. Weekend parking rates shall be $3.00 per hour; $12.00 daily maximum.
b. Weekday parking rates shall be $2.00 per hour; $10.00 daily maximum.
3. Parking for vehicles displaying valid and current disabled placards shall be
free.
SECTION 8. The following fees are established for the Northern Beach Zone,
lots 4N through 9N:
1. Summer (April 1 through October 31) parking rates shall be $10.00 per entry
on weekends and $8.00 per entry on weekdays.
2. Winter (November 1 through March 31) parking rates shall be $8.00 per entry
on weekends and $6.00 per entry on weekdays.
3. Parking for vehicles displaying current and valid disabled placards shall be
free.
4. Bus parking shall be six times the daily rate.
5. Recreational vehicle parking shall be four times the daily rate.
SECTION 9. The following fees are established for the parking lot at the
Annenberg Community Beach House at Santa Monica State Beach:
1. Summer (April 1 through October 31) parking rates shall be $3.00 per hour;
$12.00 daily maximum.
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2. Winter (November 1 through March 31) parking rates shall be $3.00 per hour;
$8.00 daily maximum.
3. Parking for vehicles displaying current and valid disabled placards shall be
free.
SECTION 10. The following fees are established for the Central Beach Zone, lots
1 N, 2N, 3N, 1 S, 2S, and 3S:
1. Summer (April 1 through October 31) parking rates shall be $12.00 per entry.
2. Winter (November 1 through March 31) parking rates shall be $8.00 per entry
on weekends and $6.00 per entry on weekdays.
3. Lots or spaces designated for short term parking shall be $1.00 per hour.
4. Parking for vehicles displaying current and valid disabled placards shall be
free.
5. Bus parking shall be six times the daily rate.
6. Recreational vehicle parking shall be four times the daily rate.
SECTION 11. The following fees are established for the Southern Beach Zone,
lots 4S and 5S:
1. Summer (April 1 through October 31) parking rates shall be $10.00 per entry
on weekends and $8.00 per entry on weekdays.
2. Winter (November 1 through March 31) parking rates shall be $8.00 per entry
on weekends and $6.00 per entry on weekdays. Parking for vehicles entering
after 4:00 p.m. shall be free.
3. Lots or spaces designated for short term parking shall be $1.00 per hour.
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4. Parking for vehicles displaying current and valid disabled placards shall be
free.
5. Patrons of the Sunday morning Main Street Farmers Market shall be eligible
to receive a refund of parking fees with proof of a purchase from the market.
6. Vendors, staff, and performers of the Main Street Farmers Market shall be
eligible for refunds or validations of parking fees.
7. Bus parking shall be three times the daily rate.
8. Recreational vehicle parking shall be four times the daily rate.
SECTION 12. The following fees are established for all beach zones:
1. Permits are available for employees of businesses that are tenants along the
beach, Main Street, or at Santa Monica Pier at the following rates:
Annual $155 /year
Semi - Annual $105 /six months
Monthly $27 /month
2. Permits are available for California residents at the following rates:
Annual
Semi - Annual
Monthly
Senior Lifetime Pass
$155 /year
$105 /six months
$27 /month
$2.20 /year
3. Permits are available for residents living within the Central Beach Zone, lots
1 N, 2N, 3N, 1 S, 2S, and 3S, at the following rates:
Annual Overnight Resident Permit $150 /year
Annual Overnight Resident Guest Permit $150 /year
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Semi - Annual Overnight Resident Permit $75 /six months
Semi - Annual Overnight Resident Guest Permit $75 /six months
Monthly Overnight Resident Permit $15 /month
Monthly Overnight Resident Guest Permit $15 /month
SECTION 13. The following fees are established for Downtown Lots 27, 28, and
1. Each 30 minutes shall be $1.00; $14.00 daily maximum.
2. The monthly parking rates shall be:
a. $120.00 per month for permits valid on weekdays only, from 6:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any vehicle parking outside of the valid
times shall be subject to payment of the applicable parking rates listed in
subsection 1 of this Section 13.
b. $75.00 per month for permits valid on weeknights and weekends only,
from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 4:00
p.m. Friday to 6:00 a.m. Monday. Any vehicle parking outside of the valid
times shall be subject to payment of the applicable parking rates listed in
subsection 1 of this Section 13.
3. Parking for vehicles displaying current and valid disabled placards shall be
free.
4. For parking spaces reserved for construction or other exclusive use, the
parking rate shall be three times the maximum rate per space per day.
SECTION 14. The following fees are established for Mid City Lots 7, 8, and 12:
1. Each hour shall be $1.00; $14.00 daily maximum.
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2. Parking for vehicles displaying current and valid disabled placards shall be
free.
3. For parking spaces reserved for construction or other exclusive use, the
parking rate shall be three times the maximum rate per space per day.
SECTION 15. The following fees are established for Main Street area Lots 9, 10,
11, and 26:
1. Each hour shall be $1.00.
2. The monthly parking rate shall be $65.00.
3. Parking for vehicles displaying current and valid disabled placards shall be
free.
SECTION 16. The applicable parking rates for any parking facility not specified in
this Resolution shall be equal to the parking rates for the closest adjacent on- street
parking meters.
SECTION 17. The City Manager is hereby authorized to adjust the parking rates
higher or lower for any off - street parking facility, including parking structures and
parking lots, in order to facilitate the parking goals set forth in the Land Use and
Circulation Element ( "LUCE ") and based on occupancy, comparable location surveys,
and relationship to adjacent parking facilities, not more than twice per year and not
more than once in any six -month period. At any time, off - street incremental parking
rates may not be increased or decreased more than 25% or with less than 30 days'
notice. In no case may parking rates be increased or decreased more than 50% from
the rates established herein. At any time, off - street monthly parking rates may not be
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increased or decreased more than 10% or with less than 30 days' notice. In no case
may monthly parking rates be increased or decreased more than 25% from the rates
established herein.
SECTION 18. The following fees are established for on- street parking meters
and pay machines:
zones:
1. Downtown Meter Zone shall be $2.00 per hour
2. Beach Meter Zone shall be $2.00 per hour.
3. Citywide Meter Zone: All other on- street parking in the City shall be $1.00 per
SECTION 19. The following fees shall be established for all preferential parking
1. Annual permits shall be $15.00.
2. Annual permits issued more than six months after the effective date of the
preferential parking zone shall be $7.50.
3. A second permit for Zone P, Barnard Way, shall be $100.00.
4. Replacement of a lost or stolen preferential parking permit will be issued only
with a copy of a police report and shall be $3.00.
SECTION 20. Preferential parking permits for employees of businesses and
commercial property owners, as set forth in Santa Monica Municipal Code Chapter
3.10, are available for $30.00 per three months.
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SECTION 21. Driveway parking permits are available to an owner or occupant of
a single -unit commercial property for on- street parking that blocks the driveway of that
commercial property for $15.00 per year.
SECTION 22. Short -term reserved parking may be purchased in any parking lot
or parking structure for events, including but not limited to filming, construction or local
events, at three times the maximum parking rate.
SECTION 23. All parking rates and permit fees shall be per vehicle for the
specified period and non - refundable once issued.
SECTION 24. Parking passes or permits that are issued via access cards shall
require payment of an initial non - refundable fee of $10.00.
SECTION 25. All parking rates set forth in this Resolution include tax.
SECTION 26. The City Manager is hereby authorized to waive parking fees for
those attending City meetings and City- sponsored events that are free and open to the
public, if the City Manager determines that such waiver is in the City's best interest.
SECTION 27. Resolution No. 10694 (CCS), adopted by the City Council on July
10, 2012, is repealed as of the effective date of the parking rates set forth in this
Resolution.
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SECTION 28. If there are any conflicts between the parking rates adopted in this
Resolution and any parking rates adopted by prior resolution, the rates adopted in this
Resolution shall take precedence.
SECTION 29. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, which
shall become effective at such time as appropriate signs notifying the public of the
provisions herein have been posted by the Department of Finance.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Adopted and approved this 9th day of April, 2013.
am O'Connor, Mayor
I, Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 10743 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meeting of the Santa
Monica City Council held on the 9th day of April, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, McKeown, Vazquez, Winterer
Mayor Pro Tern O'Day, Mayor O'Connor
NOES: Councilmembers: Holbrook
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST:
Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk