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SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
DECEMBER 4, 2007, ItemR-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA
ACKNOWLEDGING THE VOTE OF 3-1-1 IN FAVOR OF
ITEMS 8(A) AND 8(B), CONSIDERED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA ON NOVEMBER 13, 2007;
AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO: (1) PROCESS THE
RESOLUTION RELATED TO ACCEPTING THE
DOWNTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY;
APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN PARKING INTERIM
ACTION PLAN; AND DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE A
DOWNTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN; AND,
(2) BRING BACK THE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE CHAPTERS 10.56 MODIFYING PARKING METER
RATES AND 10.62 MODIFYING THE OVERTIME
PARKING FINE RATE FOR ITS SECOND READING
CITY ATTORNEY q.p!- iJlV\
CITY MANAGER
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
ITEM TITLE:
4/5THS VOTE: YES D NO 0
BACKGROUND
On November 13,2007, the City Council considered Items 8(a) (a resolution accepting
the Downtown Parking Management Study, approving the Downtown Parking Interim
Action Plan, and directing staff to prepare a Downtown Parking Management Plan) and
8(b) (an ordinance to amend Chula Vista Municipal Code, Chapters 10.56 and 10.52,
modifying parking meter rates and modifying the overtime parking fee). Staff made a
presentation, public comment was taken, and City Councilmembers asked questions and
expressed their opinions. Following this, a motion was made to approve and adopt the
resolution and the ordinance with the amended language proposed by Mayor Cox. The
motion was seconded, and a vote was taken. The vote was 3 members in favor, 1
opposed, and 1 member abstaining. The resolution and the ordinance had passed;
however, based on a notation on the City Council Agenda Statement that a 4/5ths vote
was required for the ordinance, the City Clerk and the Councilmembers believed that the
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vote to approve and adopt the ordinance had failed. Acting under this mistaken belief,
when asked about the status of the resolution, the City Manager expressed that without
the funds that would be derived from the enactment of the ordinance, the actions under
the resolution could not be carried out. Based on this statement, the City Clerk did not
process the resolution.
The Agenda Statement indicated that a 4/5ths vote was required to adopt the ordinance,
the City Charter, not the Agenda Statement, is the controlling law on the issue. Section
311 of the Charter of the City of Chula Vista identifies the number of votes required for
the enactment of any ordinance. "Unless a higher vote is required by other provisions of
this Charter, the affirmative votes of at least three members of the City Council shall be
required for the enactment of any ordinance or resolution . . ." In the case of the
Ordinance presented as Item 8(b) on November 13, 2007, the affirmative votes of 3
members of Council, rather than 4, were required to enact the ordinance, pursuant to
Section 311. After researching this issue, no other section of the City Charter or other law
was found that required more than a simple majority vote to pass an ordinance related to
the increase in parking meter rates and overtime parking penalties. The notation on the
Council Agenda statement indicating that a 4/5ths vote was required was in error. Thus,
in short, with the simple majority or 3/5ths vote, the ordinance passed as a matter oflaw.
The purpose of this Report is to acknowledge the 3/5ths vote on November 13,2007, for
Item 8(a), RESOLUTION RELATED TO ACCEPTING THE DOWNTOWN PARKING
MANAGEMENT STUDY; APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN PARKING INTERIM
ACTION PLAN; AND DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE A DOWNTOWN
PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN, and Item 8 (b), an ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTERS 10.56 MODFYING PARKING METER RATES AND 10.62 MODIFYING
THE OVERTIME PARKING FINE RATE, so that the City Clerk may properly record
the outcome of the vote, provide the public with notice of the vote, process the resolution,
and bring back the ordinance for its second reading.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed actIVIty, for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined
that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA
Guidelines because the action is reaffirming a previous action taken by Council (See City
Council Agenda Statement, Item 8, November 13, 2007); therefore, pursuant to Section
15060 (c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council adopt the Resolution; and
a. Acknowledge that the vote for Item 8(a), a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE
DOWNTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY, APPROVING THE
DOWNTOWN PARKING INTERIM ACTION PLAN, AND DIRECTING
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STAFF TO PREPARE A DOWNTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY;
and Item 8(b), an ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 10.56
MODIFYING PARKING METER RATES AND 10.62 MODIFYING THE
OVERTIME PARKING FINE RATE, which transpired on November 13, 2007,
was 3 members in favor, 1 opposed, and 1 abstaining;
b. Direct the City Clerk record the outcome of the vote, provide the public with
notice of the vote, process the resolution, and bring back the ordinance for its
second reading.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
N/A
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found a conflict
exists, in that Councilman Castaneda has property holdings within 500 feet of the
boundaries of the property, which is the subject of this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no financial effects of this action. The financial effects of the prior action, the
amendment of the ordinances related to parking meter rates and overtime fees, were
addressed in the Agenda Statement of November 13, 2007, attached, and will be repeated
here for convenience. The Parking District currently generates enough revenue to pay for
staff time associated with management and enforcement of the District, and the District
will continue to pay for these staff costs.
ATTACHMENTS
1. City Council Agenda Statement, Item 8, November 13,2007
2. Draft Minutes of the City Council meeting of November 13,2007
3. Section 311 (c) of the Charter of the City OfChula Vista
Prepared by: DavidE. Miller. Deputy City Attorney
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ATTAC..:II.....eJ-r l
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
ITEM TITLE:
NOVEMBER 13, 2007, Item_
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA
VISTA (a) ACCEPTING THE DOWNTOWN PARKING
MANAGEMENT STUDY; (b) APPROVING THE
DOWNTOWN PARKING DISTRICT INTERIM ACTION
PLAN; AND (c) DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE A
DOWNTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN
SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTERS 10.56 MODFYING PARKING METER RATES
AND 10.62 MODIFYING THE OVERTIME PARKING FINE
RATE
REDEVELOPMENT MANAGER
CITY MANAGER
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
4/STHS VOTE: YES ~ NO D
BACKGROUND
Chula Vista's only parking district was established in 1963 and now provides more than
1,700 public parking spaces through surface parking lots, on street metered spaces, and
one parking structure. Revenue and staffing for the District have fluctuated over the
years and the District's assets are in decline. Parking lots are in need of repairs, meters
are outdated, many are inoperative, and there is inadequate revenue to pay for these
capital improvements due to extremely low meter and parking fine rates. Although the
District has been in place nearly 45 years, the City has never raised meter rates, which are
some of the lowest in San Diego County.
To examine and assess the level and impact of these deficiencies, the City conducted a
comprehensive study of the downtown parking management and operations over the past
nine months. The study provides a foundation for the development of a Downtown
Parking Management Plan. The creation of a long-term Parking Management Plan will
better assist staff and the public in understanding the dynamics of parking as part of a
larger multi-modal transportation system and to address common parking misperceptions,
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including parking demands and the potential development of certain public parking lots.
Ibis examination process involves three phases:
Phase I
Phase II
Phase III
Preparation of the Parking Management Study
Adoption and Implementation of the Interim Action Plan
Adoption of a Downtown Parking Management Plan
To launch Phase I, a Request for Proposals for the preparation of the Downtown Parking
Management Study (Study) was released in May 2006. A Parking Consultant Selection
Committee comprised of City staff and representatives of the Third Avenue Village
Association (T A V A) was established to set common goals and establish selection criteria.
The Committee jointly selected Rich and Associates (RICH), an experienced parking
study consultant, to prepare the Downtown Parking Management Study.
The four primary objectives of the Downtown Parking Management Study are to:
. Analyze the current and future parking needs and review the current parking
system policies and procedures;
. Formulate recommendations for addressing parking needs, including parking
management, shared use opportunities and transportation modality;
. Provide data necessary for developing a Parking Management Plan that efficiently
and effectively utilizes parking resources in a growing community where land
values are at a premium; and
. Provide education and information to the public about public parking, including
the cost of providing and maintaining parking.
The Study began in December 2006 with the first of a series of four community meetings,
fieldwork and data collection. The consultant also conducted stakeholder interviews,
employee questionnaires, and additional fieldwork that resulted in the RICH Downtown
Parking Management Study Final Report (Phase I).
The purpose of this staff report is to present RICH's Downtown Parking Management
Study Final Report and propose an Interim Action Plan (Phase II) for review and
consideration. The approval of certain actions within the Interim Action Plan, including
formation of a parking committee and appointing a Parking Administrator will further the
process of developing the [mal phase of this process, which is proposing the Downtown
Parking Management Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity, for
compliance with the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined
that the activity (acceptance of the Downtown Parking Management Study; approval of
the Downtown Parking District Interim Action Plan and direction to staff to prepare a
Downtown Parking Management Plan) is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378
of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060 (c)(3) of the State
CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Although environmental review is
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not necessary for this activity, once the action to implement the Interim Action Plan have
been defined, environmental review may be required and a CEQA determination
completed prior to commencing any projects.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Chula Vista City COWlciI approve a Resolution:
a. Accepting the Downtown Parking Management Study;
b. Approving the Downtown Parking District Interim Action Plan; and
c. Directing staff to prepare a Downtown Parking Management Plan.
Staff also recommends that the Chula Vista City COWlcil approve an Ordinance
amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapters 10.56 modifying parking meter rates
and 10.62 modifying the overtime parking fine rate.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Downtown Parking Study and the Downtown Parking District Interim Action Plan
were presented to the Redevelopment Advisory Committee as informational items on
February 1,2007, and September 6, 2007, respectively.
The Chula Vista Redevelopment Corporation reviewed the Downtown Parking Study
beginning with the selection of the consultant on October 26, 2006, followed by an
update on January 11, 2007, presenting the Scope of Work, summarizing the results of
the first community meeting and providing a draft of the Frequently Asked Questions
document prepared by staff. On August 9, 2007, the CVRC received an informational
update on the major findings of the Downtown Parking Management Study and the
proposed Interim Action Plan. This was followed by a Wlanimous recommendation on
September 26, 2007, by the CYRC, to approve the Interim Action Plan and direct staff
to prepare the Downtown Parking Management Plan.
DISCUSSION
Parking is an integral part of local efforts to improve the viability of downtown Chula
Vista and is part of a transportation system that includes multi-modal opportunities,
such as bicycling, public transit, and walking. Providing convenient access for
employees, residents, shoppers and visitors requires supplying more than just parking
spaces. It requires an effectively managed system that addresses the parking supply,
operation and demand for parking.
This staff report will include the following information:
. History of the Downtown Parking District
. Description of the Parking Study process
. Proposed Downtown Parking District Interim Action Plan
. Fiscal Impact Analysis
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PARKING DISTRICT mSTORY
In 1963, in response to a citizen-initiated petition and pursuant to the provisions of the
Parking District Law of 1951 (Part 4, Division 18, of the Streets and Highways Code of
the State of California), the City Council created Parking District No. I. As part of that
action, the Council agreed to install and maintain parking meters on certain streets and
parking lots within the District from revenue generated through meter fees and parking
fines. Certain City-owned parcels within the District were designated as public parking
(Ordinance 829) and non-City-owned land was authorized for purchase as public parking
(Ordinance 847).
To provide parking within the District, the City Council, via Resolution 3115, committed
to issue a bond in the sum of $360,000 for land acquisition and improvements. This
bond, however, was not issued. Instead the City Council approved an as-needed
allocation not-to-exceed $320,000 from the General Fund to be used as seed money for
the District.
In July 1963, the City Council also established the Parking District Commission
(Resolution 3164). On September 24, 1985, Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.40
was repealed to merge the Parking Commission with the Town Centre Project Area
Committee (TCPAC) (Ordinance 2129). The TCPAC continued to act in this capacity
until it was formally dissolved on October 26, 2006. No new Parking District
Commission was established after dissolution of the TCPAC.
In 1980, the City Council adopted the in-lieu parking fee policy to relieve developers
from having to provide on-site parking in cases where doing so would render the project
economically infeasible. The in-lieu parking fee is only available in Sub-area I of the
Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area, which has slightly different boundaries than
parking District No. I (Attachment I). The in-lieu parking fee payments, including
interest, resulted in total available funds of approximately $510,000. These funds were
used to purchase additional land for public parking and to make improvements to existing
public parking lots. In 1987, for the purpose of modifYing the in-lieu parking fee, the
City Council approved an increase in the fair market value of land from $16 per square
foot to $20 per square foot and authorized staff to adjust the fair market value figures on
an annual basis. However, the fee has not been adjusted since 1987 and no in-lieu parking
fees have been received since 1999 due to a lack of new development.
Most of the District's 1,700+ parking spaces were constructed for public use by the early
1990's. To accomplish this, the City and Redevelopment Agency expended nearly $1.2
million for land acquisition, improvements and maintenance of public parking.
The table below provides a brief summary" of the publicly controlled parking supply in
the Downtown Parking District, including parking lots and on-street metered spaces.
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Public Location Number of
Parkin!! Parking Spaces
Lot #1 E Street and Landis South 14
Lot #2 North Landis and Davidson 75
Lot #3 South Landis and Davidson 118
Lot #4 Park Plaza 633
Lot #5 Church and Madrona South 44
Lot #6 Church and Madrona North 27
Lot #7 Center Street 70
Lot #8 Church and Del Mar 54
Lot #9 Church and Davidson South 30
Lot # 10 Church and Davidson North 34
Lot #11 E Street and Church 30
On-Street District 600
TOTAL 1729
DOWNTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY (PHASE I)
To assist downtown business owners, residents, staff and decision makers in
understanding the current dynamics of the downtown parking area, the Study addresses
parking in the context of creating a vital and vibrant downtown. Using an analysis of
current parking conditions, input from stakeholders, and an assessment of issues and
conditions specific to downtown Chula Vista, the Study provides recommendations and
guidance for changes to parking policies, operations, and management.
The findings of the Study have provided valuable information to City staff and the public
about the necessity of creating a more efficient and organized management system as part
of a fully functioning and effective parking system. The following approach and related
tasks were used by RICH to complete the four primary objectives of: analyzing the
current and future parking needs, providing recommendations for addressing parking
needs, providing data necessary for developing a parking management plan that
efficiently and effectively utilizes parking resources, and providing education and
information to the public:
I. Parking Demand Analysis: RICH quantified and qualified the parking needs in
the study area through field research and data collection, resulting in parking
projections that analyze the current demand, fUture demand, and projects fUture parking
needs for a period covering current to 10 years in the future. This culminated in a
Findings Report that provides preliminary field research findings and analysis of the
parking system.
The major components of the fieldwork occurred during December 2006 when the
consultant conducted two days of weekday turnover and occupancy counts in the Study
Area. The counts were conducted from 9 am to 7 pm. Turnover is defmed as the number
of vehicles that occupy a parking space in a particular period of time and is important
because it is an indicator of whether or not the space is occupied by employees or
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customers. The consultant determined that Chula Vista has a low turnover rate of 2.3
compared to the average of most downtowns of 4. This could indicate that employees
and not enough customers are using the available parking. Occupancy is the length of
time that the parking space is occupied by a vehicle and is an important measurement
because it helps defme how parking demand fluctuates throughout the day. Within the
Study Area, the consultant concluded that the average occupancy is 57 percent, which
translates into 43 percent of parking spaces unoccupied at any given time of the day.
In February 2007, the consultant also conducted a permit occupancy survey in each of the
ten public parking lots with ten-hour meters. Ten-hour meters are the only areas where
permit holders are allowed to park. The results showed that the average occupancy of all
ten-hour spaces was 79 percent, with 29 percent of these being permit holders. However,
lots #9 and #10 during certain points of the day, had 100 percent occupancy, and in Lot
#10, 80 percent of the occupants were permit holders. This data is important because it
demonstrates how the location of permit parking can impact the availability of parking
for customers.
At the March 2007 community meeting, several business owners expressed concern
regarding the results of the turnover and occupancy figures. They indicated that since
December is generally the slowest time of year for downtown retail, the fmdings would
be lower than normal and therefore inaccurate. To address this concern, RICH conducted
a one-day limited occupancy count in March. The data collected in March supported the
December fmdings.
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Based on the data collected, some of the significant findings of the field work were:
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The District is not functioning at its highest capacity and requires more cohesive
management and attention.
There is not enough revenue being generated to keep up with necessary
maintenance and repairs.
Overall the Study Area has more parking than currently needed.
On average 43 percent of the available spaces are unoccupied.
An average of 15 percent of the vehicles observed stayed longer than the 2-hour
time limit, and many of these vehicles were not ticketed due to lack of
enforcement.
The Park Plaza Parking Structure is severely underutilized with average
occupancy of only 34 percent.
RICH calculated a parking generation rate of2.37 spaces per 1,000 sf for all land
uses, which is in line with the UCSP rate of 2.0 spaces per 1,000 sf.
The study concluded that Lot #3 is not suitable for development due to high
occupancy rates and its strategic location within the District. The Consultant
determined that development of Lot #6 would have minimal impact on parking
availability.
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II. Community Participation and Education: RICH conducted seven community
meetings, one presentation to the Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency, and
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Owner/Manager Interviews and Employee Surveys with local businesses and downtown
employees. The Consultants' primary goals were to provide iriformation to staff,
stakeholders and the community on the effects of not properly managing parking, the
current and potential parking conditions in downtown Chula Vista, the importance of
enforcement, and the potential future costs of parking.
The process of preparing the Downtown Parking Management Study presented an
important opportunity to further the City's goal of establishing an open and collaborative
dialogue with community members and organizations. A significant amount of outreach
was conducted to ensure that every interested member of the community had the
opportunity to provide input and be apprised of the work that the City was pursuing.
A series of community meetings were held at Community Congregational Church. Both
morning and evening workshops were held to ensure the greatest opportunity for input
and participation by both the business and residential community. In addition to
participating in the community meetings, staff made presentations to several local
organizations including the Third Avenue Village Association, Chula Vista Chamber of
Commerce, Northwest Civic Association and Walk San Diego. More than 100 businesses
owners, tenants, residents, and community stakeholders actively participated and
provided valuable input, insight and comment throughout the process.
A brief summary of the purpose and focus for each community meeting is provided
below:
December 12,2006
The focus of the first community meeting was for the Consultant and staff to solicit input
about the management and operations of the Downtown Parking District. This dialogue
included a discussion about the goals and parameters of the Parking Study, Agency
development proposals, the Urban Core Specific Plan, downtown parking, in-lieu parking
fees, the maintenance of parking lots and comments about other influential factors such
as the types of businesses locating in the downtown.
February 15, 2007
This meeting was an educational presentation about the parking principles the Study
would apply in its review and assessment with a description of how the parking data
would be utilized to develop findings and recommendations.
March 8, 2007
The findings presented to the community were largely based upon the fieldwork
conducted in December 2006, which determined that overall there is a surplus of parking
within the study area and that peak occupancy occurs during daytime hours. The overall
average occupancy for the Study Area is 57 percent. RICH was also able to confirm,
through their review of City documents, that revenue from meter funds and the in-lieu
parking fee was spent on parking related activities within the District. All of the findings
provided an important basis for understanding the recommendations that would be
presented to the community in April.
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April 12. 2007
At this meeting draft recommendations were introduced to the public. Certain assets,
such as the Park Plaza Parking Structure and the many paseos leading from the alleyways
to Third Avenue were identified as seriously underutilized assets. There were also a
number of recommendations presented to address the lack of organizational structure for
the management of parking. Several deficiencies were identified including a lack of
revenue to make needed improvements due to a combination of low meter rates, low
parking fines and significant overhead costs.
Julv 26. 2007
The purpose of this meeting was to present the Draft Downtown Parking District Interim
Action Plan to the public, solicit input and feedback and engage in dialogue about the
proposed process. Overall, the group supported meter rate increases but not increases to
the expired meter fine or the permit fee. However, the group expressed concern that
enforcement activity was not consistent.
Julv 3 L 2007
This community meeting was organized and requested by downtown businesses, not
T AVA. Staff presented the Draft Interim Action Plan and answered questions from
attendees. Overall, there was support for meter increases, but like the previous
community meeting; businesses are not in favor of increasing the expired meter fme or
the permit fee. There was support for increasing other fines, but the business owners felt
that an increased expired meter fme would be a disincentive to customers and visitors.
Community Meeting Summary
The dialogue with meeting participants and business organizations has been invaluable in
understanding the concerns of stakeholders and the issues that must be addressed within
the Downtown Parking Management Plan (parking Plan). The success of the Parking
Plan is dependent on not just dialogue with the community but active listening and an
earnest effort to find solutions that benefit the customers, visitors, businesses, residents
and community in our joint efforts to revitalize our downtown.
III. Final Report: RICH developed near-term, mid-term and long-term improvement
recommendations, which consider and address how to improve the perception of parking,
increase the parking supply through improved efficiency, parking generation rates,
parking system space allocation, review of parking policies, analysis of existing parking
lots, parking system management and operations improvements, and parking mitigation
strategies and implementation.
The Downtown Parking Management Study Final Report (Attachment I) prepared by
RICH, incorporates overall management goals and considers the best practices of other
cities and the parking industry. These goals include staffing required to develop and
operate an effective parking management program and parking enforcement
enhancements. As part of developing a comprehensive parking program, the Study also
considers and makes recommendations regarding parking operations, facilities, and
current and future demand. For a complete listing of fmdings, recommendations,
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implementation time frames and financial impacts, please refer to the Downtown Parking
District Recommendation Summary (Attachment 2).
A significant conclusion of the Study is that ineffective management and lack of policies
to address parking issues has hindered the District's ability to generate sufficient revenue
to be self-sufficient. The following are key recommendations from the RICH report:
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Meter and parking fine rates need to be increased to generate adequate revenue
for necessary capital improvements, such as the replacement of parking meters.
One City staff person needs to be designated as Parking Administrator to
coordinate parking functions and interface with the community.
Parking enforcement needs to be consistent to be effective.
Revenue generated within the District should remain with the District, as it does
now, and be utilized for capital improvements.
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These recommendations are the basis for staffs proposed Downtown Parking District
Interim Action Plan (Attachment 3) and future development of the Downtown Parking
Management Plan.
DOWNTOWN PARKING DISTRICT INTERIM ACTION PLAN (PHASE II)
The Downtown Parking District Interim Action Plan primarily focuses on changes to
management and operations, addressing significant functional changes that will provide
opportunities for revenue generation to finance future improvements within the
Downtown Parking District. Since the emphasis of the Interim Action Plan is to address
management and increase revenue, most of the actions contained within the Action Plan
carry minimal fmancial impact to the City. There are near term capital improvements that
will require a significant financial expenditure, but until the District has an opportunity
to increase its revenue, there are no funds for these improvements. These future
improvements will be identified in the Management Plan (Phase III).
The complete Interim Action Plan is attached with the most significant of the
recommendations described below:
:>> Continue to dedicate all revenue generated in the Parking District for parking
improvements within the District.
:>> Appoint an Interim Parking Administrator, from existing City staff, dedicated
to overseeing and managing parking operations.
:>> Form a Downtown Parking Advisory Committee to advise the City Council
on the development and implementation of a Downtown Parking Management
Plan and review ongoing operations.
:>> Purchase new individual meters for on-street parking spaces and replace
individual meters with multi-space machines in public parking lots.
:>> Increase the expired/overtime meter fme from $12 to $25.
:>> Increase parking meter rates as follows:
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Time Limit Current Rate Proposed Rate
On-street 30 minute meter $0.25 oer 30 minutes $0.25 oer 30 minutes
On-street 2 and 3 hour meter $0.10 oer 20 minutes $0.25 oer 30 minutes
$0.25 per 50 minutes $0.50 oer 60 minutes
Off-street 4 hour meter $0.05 per 30 minutes $0.25 oer 30 minutes
$0.10 per 60 minutes $0.50 oer 60 minutes
Off-street 10 hour meter $0.10 per 60 minutes $0.25 oer 60 minutes
All the recommendations suggested in the Interim Action Plan are essential in providing
a dedicated management structure for oversight of the District and in generating
additional revenue for improvements within the District. The implementation of the
Action Plan is the second critical component in the City realizing an effective and
fimctioning Downtown Parking District.
DOWNTOWN PARKING DISTRICT MANAGEMENT PLAN (PHASE Ill)
The fmal component of addressing the District's needs will be the preparation of a
comprehensive management and implementation plan. The goals of the plan are to
address existing deficiencies, identify necessary capital improvements and provide short
and long-term strategies to promote the self-sufficiency of the District. The Management
Plan will provide strategies that build upon the foundational changes to the management
and operations of the District with the approval of the Interim Action Plan. Those
strategies will address the following:
. Marketing and Signage
. Parking Policies
. Maintenance Program
· Technology
. Parking Allocation
. Park Plaza Parking Structure
. Bicycle Parking
The Management Plan will include recommendations to upgrade and/or implement new
enhancements to the District ranging in cost from $550,000 to $1,000,000, depending
upon the extent of the improvements. These projected costs include new tools for
enforcement, more enforcement staff, new equipment and use of technology, marketing,
signage, improvements to paseos, and installation of new equipment to encourage
bicycling in the downtown area.
Staff will work with the Parking Advisory Committee (Interim Action #5) in the
preparation of the Management Plan. It is expected that this Plan will be presented to the
City Council for consideration in the Spring of 2008.
CONCLUSION
The completion of the Downtown Parking District Management Study is a significant
milestone in the City's efforts to revitalize and rejuvenate the downtown area and has
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helped initiate collaborative efforts between local commerce, business organizations,
community members and the City. Understanding how parking impacts businesses and
potential development is crucial to developing a clear and achievable plan that addresses
both management and operations of the District. Parking is an important component of a
thriving transportation system that includes many modes of transportation such as
walking, bicycling and public transit and should be addressed as a component of this
system envisioned for Chula Vista. Realizing a District that is effectively managed,
generates revenue for capital improvements and maintenance, and successfully provides
convenient and reasonable parking opportunities for customers, visitors and employees
are the eventual objectives of this process.
The approval and implementation of the Downtown Parking District Interim Action Plan
provides the first opportunity to create significant changes in the District by addressing
outdated parking practices and inefficiencies. This lays the groundwork for a
comprehensive Downtown Parking District Management Plan that will outline additional
actions necessary for achieving an efficient parking system.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found a conflict
exists, in that Councilman Castaneda has property holdings within 500 feet of the
boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Parking District currently generates enough revenue to pay for staff time associated
with management and enforcement of the District, and the District will continue to pay
for these staff costs.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Downtown Parking Management Study Final Report
2. Downtown Parking District Recommendation Summary
3. Downtown Parking District Interim Action Plan
Prepared by: Diem Do, Senior Community Development Specialist, Community Development
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
November 13, 2007
6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:01
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor
Cox
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Garcia, City Attorney Moore, City Clerk Bigelow, and
Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items I through 6)
I. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter of resignation from Manny Ramirez, member of the International Friendship
Commission effective November 16, 2007.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to post
the vacancy in accordance with Maddy Act requirements.
Mr. Ramirez thanked the Council for their appointment of him to the International Friendship
Commission as well as those whom he had worked closely with over the years. He stated he was
moving to Cebu City, one ofChula Vista's Sister Cities, for two years and welcomed the Council
to come visit him there.
Councilmembers McCann and Ramirez thanked him for his years of service as the "official
Chula Vista photographer" at civic events and for his volunteerism in many community
activities.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 3086 - ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.52 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
Adoption of the ordinance incorporates changes requested by the Council, which include
revisions to correct prior ambiguities and clarify the intent of the ordinance. The
ordinance was first introduced on November 6, 2007. (City Attorney)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
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3. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-265 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING INFORMAL BIDS AND AWARDING A
CONTRACT FOR THE (LB-139) CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY FLOORING
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO VILLAGE CARPETS
Adoption of the resolution accepts the informal bids and awards a contract for the Civic
Center Library improvements to Village Carpets. (Engineering and General Services
Director)
.
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-266 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA REJECTING BIDS FOR OTAY PARK RECREATION
CENTER EXPANSION (CIP NO. PR-277) AND DIRECTING STAFF TO RE-
ADVERTISE THE PROJECT
On August 22, 2007, the Engineering and General Services Director received six (6)
sealed bids for the project. Due to the contractors being non-responsive and. with advise
from the City Attorney's Office, staff recommends all bids be rejected and the project be
re-advertised for new bids. (Engineering and General Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-267 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT
FOR THE "TRAFFIC CALMING IMPROVEMENTS NAPLES STREET BY
HARBORSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (TF-347)" PROJECT TO LEKOS
ELECTRIC, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,640, AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT
On September 26, 2007, the City Engineer received sealed bids for the project. The work
proposed, aims to improve pedestrian safety at the mid-block crossing in front of
Harborside Elementary and at the trolley track crossing west of the school, as well as
slow down traffic traveling along Naples Street. (Engineering and General Services
Director) .
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6.A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER 15.06,
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR THE TECHNICAL BUILDING CODES, TO
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE (FIRST READING)
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, 2007 EDITION (FIRST READING)
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C. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.10 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, 2007 EDITION (FIRST READING)
D. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION (FIRST READING)
E. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.24 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION (FIRST READING)
F. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, 2007 EDITION (FIRST READING)
G. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.36 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, 2007 EDITION (FIRST READING)
The State mandated local jurisdictions to start enforcing the various 2007 Editions of the
California building codes on January 1,2008. Local adoption is a routine action taken by
the City to incorporate local amendments. The ordinances adopt the various 2007
Editions of the California building codes, their administrative provisions and local
amendments. (Planning and Building Director)
Staff recommendation: Council hold first reading of the ordinances.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered
the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. Councilrnember McCann
seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Emerald Randolph, Director of CAST, the Chula Vista Fire Department's Citizen's Adversity
Support Team, stated she and her volunteers had worked very closely with Chief Perry over the
years and that he was one of the most genuine people she has ever worked for. She further stated
that the CAST team had "CAST" a vote of support for the Chief, for all of the great things he
had done for the City.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Cox stated that Public Hearing Item 7 had been cancelled.
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7.
CONSIDERATION OF BAYVISTA
(COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL) PROJECT
WALK
MIXED-USE
Olson Urban Housing, LLC (Applicant) has submitted applications requesting a zone
change, precise plan, conditional use permit, design review, and a tentative map for
development ofa mixed-use project with 154 residential units and 5,000 to 10,000 square
feet of commercial uses on a 4.89-acre site located at 765-795 Palomar Street, between
Industrial Boulevard and Frontage Road in Southwest Chula Vista. The site has been
vacant for several years and was used as a temporary site for the sale of pumpkins and
Christmas Trees. (Planning and Building Director)
Staff recommendation: Council cancel the public hearing.
ACTION ITEMS
Councilmember Castaneda stated that his residence was within the study area and he therefore
would recuse himself from participation on the matter. He then left the Council Chambers.
8. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF THE DOWNTOWN
PARKING STUDY FINAL REPORT AND INTERIM ACTION PLAN AND
ESTABLISHING NEW PARKING METER RATES AND AN OVERTIME PARKING
FINE RATE
Staff will present the significant findings and recommendations for improvements to the
Downtown Parking District and the proposed Parking District Interim Action Plan.
(Redevelopment Agency Executive Director)
Senior Community Development Specialist Do presented the staff report and responded to
questions of the Council.
Mayor Cox confirmed that the proposed increases would be put into the parking fund in order to
make the necessary repairs and equipment upgrades, and that the proposed parking plan had the
support of the business community. She then expressed her only concern being with Item 11 of
the Interim Action Plan pertaining to Exclusive Negotiating Agreements, and whether or not the
turning of a public parking lot into a community or residential development made sense. She
then stated she was prepared to support a motion if Item 11 truly meant maintaining Lots 3 and 6
as public parking.
Deputy Mayor Rindone requested and received clarification that the recently increased parking
fees in San Diego were significantly higher than what was being proposed for Chula Vista; that
the new meter technology being looked at would include the accommodation of credit cards,
coins and smart cards in parking lots, and coins and perhaps smart cards in other areas; and that
the recent expansion of LaBella's allowed for an in-lieu fee which was currently being
negotiated. Deputy Mayor Rindone requested a report back on the LaBella's in-lieu fee within
45 days. He also requested staff review the potential for the removal of parking meters as an
option, along with escalating fines for repeat offenders, and inclusion of the Property Based
Improvement District (PBID).
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Councilmember Ramirez requested consideration by his colleagues of language in the ordinance
that would that would make the parking district self-sufficient; and requested and received
clarification that the revenue generated in the district would be spent within the district; that staff
would be reviewing the possibility of metering the Park Plaza parking structure, and taking. a
proactive approach in the neighborhoods who may be impacted by overflow parking, to make
them aware that they have an opportunity to request residential parking permits.
Mayor Cox inquired and Senior Community Development Specialist Do responded, that the
Third Avenue Village Association had appointed block captains to work with staff on ways to
implement the parking strategy, which would include encouraging employees to park in other
locations including the Park Plaza parking structure, and confirmed that the success of funding
the plans and improvements to parking lots and meters was dependent on implementation of the
fees recommended. Mayor Cox then suggested that the fifth whereas in the ordinance be
amended to include "and to approach economic self sufficiency within the downtown district"
would get close to what Councilmember Ramirez was suggesting. Deputy City Attorney Miller
stated the proposed additional wording would be sufficient to accomplish what Councilmember
Ramirez was requesting.
Councilmember McCann inquired as to whether the revenues generated by the parking district
could be used for other things. Deputy City Attorney Miller stated that in-lieu fees would be
restricted and could only be spent for the purpose for which they were collected. City Attorney
Moore stated she would have to research the use of other fees collected and what they could be
used for. Councilmember McCann then inquired and Senior Community Development
Specialist Do responded that all fees previously received had been tracked and confirmed that
they were expended only on parking related activities. Councilmember McCann expressed his
opinion that everything comes down to managing the City assets and getting a return on the
investment. Further, that he wanted to invigorate and have a vibrant Third Avenue; thought the
meters on Third Avenue should be eliminated and replaced with 2 hour parking limits; that the
proposal did not think outside of the box, and that the policy should go a different direction. He
then suggested putting out an RFP to ACE and other professional parking management
companies to see what they would come up with by looking at the bigger picture and providing
better opportunities, including consideration of the possible sale of the parking lots turning them
from a liability into an asset and creating an increase in revenue from tax increment that would
not have to pay for maintenance.
Greg Mattson, President of the Third Avenue Village Association, spoke in support of staffs
recommendations.
Deputy Mayor Rindone asked staff to review the idea of removing the meters on Third Avenue.
Lisa Cohen, Chief Executive Officer of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, stated her board
supported the recommendations, although they had not yet taken a formal vote.
ACTION:
Deputy Mayor Rindone moved adoption of the resolution and placement on first
reading of the ordinance, heading read, text waived, with clarification that the
ENA's were specifically with reference to Lots 3 and 6, and the ordinance as
amended to include the language proposed by the Mayor regarding self-
sufficiency:
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING THE DOWNTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT
STUDY; APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN PARKING INTERIM
ACTION PLAN; AND DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE A
DOWNTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHAPTERS 10.56 AND 10.62 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE, RELATED TO PARKING METER RATES AND OVERTIME
PARKING FINES (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) (FIRST READING)
Mayor Cox seconded the motion. The resolution passed and the ordinance failed
3-1-1 with Councilmember McCann voting no, and Councilmember Castaneda
abstaining. Due to the ordinance failing, the City Manager stated the resolution
would not be enacted.
OTHER BUSINESS
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Garcia spoke regarding a memorandum Council had received regarding support
requested by the City of San Diego for their latest decision to pursue a renewed waiver of
Secondary Treatment from the Environmental Protection Agency. A draft letter to be sent by the
Mayor in support of their decision as requested of each of the IS members of their wastewater
treatment consortium had been included, and Council did not express any opposition to the
Mayor sending a letter of support.
10. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Cox asked that the City Clerk's evaluation be placed on the December 4th agenda, as she
was taking the Golden Handshake and this would provide for an opportunity to speak with her.
II. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember McCann thanked the VFW, the American Legion and the Fleet Reserve
Association for putting on the Annual Veteran's Celebration, which he attended this past
Sunday.
Deputy Mayor Rindone also congratulated the Veteran's organizations for their efforts in
honoring all of the fallen soldiers, those who had given the greatest sacrifice so all of us could
enjoy the wonderful freedoms we have.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cox convened Closed Session at 7:42 p.m.
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12. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6
. Agency designated representatives: Management Team
. Employee organizations: CVEA, IAFF, POA, WCE, and Unrepresented Groups
No reportable action was taken.
13. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)
. two cases
No reportable action was taken.
14. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(c)
. one case
This item was not discussed.
15. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
Christian Morales v. City ofChula Vista. et al. United States District Court, Case No.
07CVOl86JM (WMc);
No reportable action was taken.
Concerned Citizens ofChula Vista v. Kimco Realty, et al. San Diego Superior Court
Case No. GIC 862773;
No reportable action was taken.
Jack Gechter v. Citv ofChula Vista, San Diego Superior Court Case No. GIS22609
No reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:54 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of December 4,2007 at
4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The Regular Meeting of November 20, 2007 has been
cancelled.
Lori Anne Peoples, MMC, Senior Deputy City Clerk
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Section 309 (continued)
regular meeting, the City Clerk may declare the same adjourned to
a stated day and hour. Notice of a meeting adjourned by less than
a quorum or by the Clerk shall be given by the Clerk or may be
waived by consent in the same manner as specified in this Charter
for the giving or waiving of notice of special meetings of the
City Council but need not specify the matters to be acted upon.
Sec. 310.
Citizen Participation.
All
counsel,
Council,
affairs.
citizens shall have the right
to present grievances at any
or offer suggestions for the
personally, or through
regular meeting of the
betterment of municipal
Sec. 311.
Adoption of Ordinances and Resolutions.
(a) Generally. With the sole exception of ordinances which
take effect upon adoption referred to in this article, no
ordinance shall be adopted by the City Council on the day of
introduction, nor within five days thereafter, nor at any time
other than at a regular or adjourned regular meeting. At the time
of adoption of an ordinance or resolution, it shall be read in
full, unless after the reading of the title thereof, the further
reading thereof is waived by unanimous consent of the
Councilmembers present. In the event that any ordinance is
al tered after its introduction, the same shall not be finally
adopted except at a regular or adjourned regular meeting, held
not less than five days after the date upon which such ordinance
was so altered. The correction of typographical or clerical
errors shall not constitute the making of an alteration wi thin
the meaning of the foregoing sentence.
(b) For Payment of Money. A resolution or order for the
I payment of money shall be adopted or made only at a regular or
adjourned regular meeting.
(c) Votes Required Execution and Attestation. Unless a
higher vote is required by other provisions of this Charter, the
affirmative votes of at least three members of the City Council
shall be required for the enactment of any ordinance or
resolution, or for the making or approving of any order for the
payment of money. All ordinances and resolutions shall be signed
by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA
ACKNOWLEDGING THE VOTE OF 3-1-1 IN FAVOR OF ITEMS
8(A) AND 8(B), CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
CHULA VISTA ON NOVEMBER 13, 2007; AND DIRECTING
THE CLERK TO: (1) PROCESS THE RESOLUTION RELATED
TO ACCEPTING THE DOWNTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT
STUDY; APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN PARKING INTERIM
ACTION PLAN; AND DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE A
DOWNTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN; AND,
(2) BRING BACK THE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTERS 10.56 MODIFYING PARKING METER RATES AND
10.62 MODIFYING THE OVERTIME PARKING FINE RATE FOR
ITS SECOND READING
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2007, the City Council considered Items 8(a) (a resolution
accepting the Downtown Parking Management Study, approving the Downtown Parking Interim
Action Plan, and directing staff to prepare a Downtown Parking Management Plan) and 8(b) (an
ordinance to amend Chula Vista Municipal Code, Chapters 10.56 and 10.52, modifying parking
meter rates and modifying the overtime parking fee); and
WHEREAS, staff made a presentation, public comment was taken, and City
Councilmembers asked questions and expressed their opinions; and
WHEREAS, a motion was made to approve and adopt the resolution and the ordinance with
amended language proposed by Mayor Cox; and
WHEREAS, the motion was seconded, the vote occurred and the roll was taken. The vote
was 3 members in favor, I opposed, and I member abstaining; and
WHEREAS, based on a notation on the City Council Agenda Statement that a 4/5ths vote
was required for the ordinance, the City Clerk and the Councilmembers believed that the vote to
approve and adopt the ordinance had failed; and
WHEREAS, acting under this mistaken belief, when asked about the status of the
resolution, the City Manager expressed that without the funds that would be derived from the
enactment of the ordinance, the actions under the resolution could not be carried out. Based on this
statement, the City Clerk did not process the resolution.
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has since informed staff that the adoption of the ordinance
required only a 3/5ths vote; thus, according to the City Charter and other laws, the ordinance passed
with 3 votes in favor; and
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WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity, for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the
activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the
action is reaffirming a previous action taken by Council (See City Council Agenda Statement,
Item 8, November 13, 2007); therefore, pursuant to Section 15060 (c)(3) of the State CEQA
Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Chula Vista City Council does
hereby acknowledge that the vote for Item 8(a), a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE DOWNTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT
STUDY, APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN PARKING INTERIM ACTION PLAN, AND
DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE A DOWNTOWN PARKING MANAGEMENT STUDY; and
Item 8(b), an ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 10.56 MODIFYING PARKING METER RATES AND
10.62 MODIFYING THE OVERTIME PARKING FINE RATE, which transpired on
November 13, 2007, was 3 members in favor, 1 opposed, and 1 abstaining.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Chula Vista City Council direct the City
Clerk to record the outcome of the vote, provide the public with notice of the vote, process the
resolution, and bring back the ordinance for its second reading.
Ann Moore
General Counsel
Presented by:
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