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City Council Meeting: June 25, 2013 Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER 16 (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;
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WHEREAS, the City Council endorsed parking rate and permit fee
changes recommended in the Walker Parking Study; and
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;
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 October 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.
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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;
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
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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.
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;
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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:
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.
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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.
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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 1N, 2N, 3N, 1S, 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.
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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.
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 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 employees of businesses that are tenants
along the Main Street at the following rates:
Annual $155 1year
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Semi - Annual $105 /six months
Monthly $20 /month
3. Permits are available for California residents at the following rates:
Annual $155 /year
Semi - Annual $105 /six months
Monthly $27 /month
Senior Lifetime Pass $2.20 /year
4. Permits are available for residents living within the Beach Zone, at the
following rates:
Annual Overnight Resident Permit
Annual Overnight Resident Guest Permit
Semi - Annual Overnight Resident Permit
months
Semi - Annual Overnight Resident Guest Permit
months
Monthly Overnight Resident Permit
Monthly Overnight Resident Guest Permit
$150 /year
$150 /year
$75 /six
$75 /six
$15 /month
$15 /month
SECTION 13. The following fees are established for Downtown Lots 27,
28, and 29:
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
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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.
2. $55.00 per month for permits valid at all times.
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.
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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 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.
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SECTION 18. The following fees are established for on- street parking
meters and pay machines:
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 hour.
SECTION 19. The following fees shall be established for all preferential
parking zones:
1. Annual permits shall be as follows:
a. Resident permits shall be as follows:
i. First permit shall be $20.00
ii. Second permit shall be $25.00
iii. Third permit shall be $40.00
iv. Fourth or more permit shall be $60.00
b. Permits valid for six months or less shall be as follows:
i. A 30 -day temporary new resident permit shall be free.
ii. First permit shall be $10.00
iii. Second permit shall be $15.00
iv. Third permit shall be $25.00
v. Fourth or more permit shall be $35.00.
c. Visitor permits shall be $30.00.
2. A second permit for Zone P, Barnard Way, shall be $100.00. Permits
valid for six months or less shall be $50.00.
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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.
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 $30.00 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. All permits will incur a replacement fees as follows:
1. First replacement for a stolen permit with a police report will be free.
2. Second replacement for a stolen permit with a police report will be at
50% of the original permit rate
3. Third replacement for a stolen permit or any replacement for a lost
permit shall be replaced upon payment of the full rate.
SECTION 25. Parking passes or permits that are issued via access cards
shall require payment of an initial non - refundable fee of $10.00.
SECTION 26. All parking rates set forth in this Resolution include tax.
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SECTION 27. 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 28. Resolution No. 10732 (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.
SECTION 29. 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 30. 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 25th day of June, 2013.
Pam O'Connor, Mayor
I, Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 10755 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meeting of the Santa
Monica City Council held on the 25th day of June, 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Holbrook, McKeown, Vazquez, Winterer
Mayor O'Connor, Mayor Pro Tern O'Day
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmember: None
ATTEST:
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Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk