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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-119 - Resolution RESOLUTION NO.2021-119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING DORSET COURT EAST OF ELMHURST AVENUE TO THE EXISTING THE "ESTACIA STREET, ET AL." PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 10.50 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE A. Recitals 1. California Vehicle Code Section 22507 allows a general law city to establish by resolution a preferential parking program by which there is a designation of certain streets upon which preferential parking privileges are given to residents adjacent to the streets for their use and the use of their guests. 2. Chapter 10.50 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code permits the establishment of a Permit Parking District in an area in which vehicles operated by persons whose destinations are outside of the proposed Permit Parking District substantially and regularly interfere with the use of the majority of available parking spaces for use by residents. 3. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is an amended map of an area herein referred to as "Estacia Street, et al." including Estacia Street, Elmhurst Avenue, Stafford Street, Effen Street, Dorset Court, and Cambridge Avenue and also hereinafter referred to as the "Parking District" in which vehicles operated by persons whose destination is outside of the boundaries of the proposed district, substantially and regularly interfering with the use and availability of parking spaces in the Parking District. 4. Substantial evidence has been presented to this Council at public hearings held on September 15, 2021 and October 20, 2021 demonstrating that the persons referred to in Recital 3 above, not only occupy a majority of the parking spaces in the Parking District, but also block access to the Parking District's residences, disrupt delivery of mail and packages, and deposit trash and litter within the Parking District, and that these activities occur at regular and significant intervals. 5. It is the purpose of this Resolution to amend the Parking District to add Dorset Court to the existing Estacia Street, et al. Residential Permit Parking District. 6. The Parking District is an area within which parking shall be limited at all times to parking by residents of that Parking District, their guests, and those persons exempt from that limitation pursuant to Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Section 10.50.100. 7. Pursuant to Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Section 10.50.040, the residents of the proposed Permit Parking District's petition shall be submitted before the City Council with the City Engineer's Recommendation and Report which is attached hereto as Exhibit B and made a part hereof. 8. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have been satisfied. Resolution No. 2021-119— Page 1 of 6 B. Resolution NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows: 1. This Council hereby finds that all the facts stated in Part A of this Resolution are true and correct. 2. Based on substantial evidence presented to this City Council including the evidence contained in the staff report, the City Council further finds and determines as follows: A. Vehicles operated by persons whose destinations are outside of the Parking District his defined in Subsection 10.50.020(A) of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code substantially and regularly interfere with the use of the majority ofparking spaces for use of residents within the Parking District; B. The interference by the vehicles referred to in Paragraph 2(A) above occurs at regular and significant intervals; C. The vehicles referred to in Paragraph 2(A) above cause and are the source of unreasonable noise, traffic hazards, and environmental pollution within the Parking District; D. A petition of the Residents of the proposed addition to the Permit Parking District has been received by the City Engineer and said petition was confirmed to have more than 75% of the Residents agree to the establishment of the Permit Parking District. E. No unreasonable displacement of vehicles operated by persons whose destination is outside of the Parking District will result into surrounding residential areas; and F. No alternative solution, other than the establishment of the Permit Parking Districtis feasible or practical. 3. Basi d on the findings set forth in Paragraph 2 above, the Parking District is hereby ame ided and established as a Permit Parking District pursuant to the provisions of Cha ter 10.50 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code and parking therein is rest cted to those residents and their guests possessing permits issued by the City Eng peer or his designee and those exempt pursuant to Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Section10.50.100. 4. The City Engineer's Recommendation and Report has been submitted and the City Council accepts and approves said Recommendation and Report inclusive of Cost of Parking Permits. 5. The City Engineer is hereby instructed to immediately cause appropriate signs to be placed and posted within the Parking District indicating the parking limitations established by this Resolution and to implement and administer the permit process specified in Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code Sections 10.50.070 and 10.50.080. 6. All other terms of the creation and operation of the Estacia Street, et al. Residential Permit Parking District pursuant to Resolution No. 2021-100 shall remain in effect. Resolution No. 2021-119— Page 2 of 6 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 3rd day of November 2021. )ichael, May6r���z ATTEST: ice C. Reynolds, Ci Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ) I, Janice C. Reynolds, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a Regular Meeting of said Council held on the 31 day of November 2021. AYES: Hutchison, Kennedy, Michael, Scott, Spagnolo NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None Executed this 41h day of November, 2021, at Rancho Cucamonga, California. �a4vjtl-- r. Lco� ice C. Reynolds, Cit Jerk Resolution No. 2021-119— Page 3 of 6 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 10500 Civic Center Drive I Rancho Cucamonga,CA 91730 1 909.477.2700 1 www.CiyoiRC.us i EXHIBIT B Engineer's Recommendations PERMIT PARKING DISTRICTS PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT PROGRAM The Parking Permit District Program is governed by Section 10.50, "Permit Parking Districts" of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code and allows residents of a Permit Parking District special permits that exempt them and their guests from certain on-street parking restrictions. REQUESTING A PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT Requests for creation of a Permit Parking District may be made by submitting a petition signed by at least seventy-five percent(75%)of the residents (one vote per address)within the boundaries of the proposed district (as designated in the petition) to the Engineering Services Department. All requests will be reviewed for conformance with program requirements defined in Section 10.50, "Permit Parking Districts" of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code including the following required findings: • Vehicles, operated by persons whose destinations are outside the proposed parking district, do or may substantially and regularly interfere with the use of the majority of available parking spaces for use of residents within the proposed permit parking district; • The interference by commuter vehicles occurs at regular and significant daily or weekly intervals; • That such vehicles being driven or parked in the area of the proposed permit parking district cause or are the source of unreasonable noise, traffic hazards, environmental pollution, parking availability for residents, or devaluation of real property in such proposed district; • That 75 percent of the residents within the proposed district desire, agree or request permit parking privileges (unless established by city council action in absence of a petition); • That no unreasonable displacement of commuter vehicles will result into surrounding residential areas; • That no alternative solution, other than the establishment of the permit parking district, is feasible or practical. Upon completion of this review, City staff will inform applicants of their findings. Requests that meet program requirements will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. The City Council may establish the requested Permit Parking District by adoption of a resolution. LIMITATIONS A parking permit does not exempt a vehicle from Section 10.44.130, "Storage of Vehicles upon Streets", of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code. According to Section 10.44.130, a vehicle may not park in the same parking space on a public street for more than seventy-two (72) consecutive hours. As well, parking permits do not exempt a vehicle from Section 10.64.030 "Parking Restriction", of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code. According to Section 10.64.030, it is unlawful for any person to park or store any house car, trailer, camp trailer, trailer coach, camper, or boat upon any public street or highway or alley within the City for longer than one hour between the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM on any day. Residential Parking Permit Program Page 1 Updated: 7/26/2021 Resolution No. 2021-119— Page 5 of 6 TYPES OF PERMITS AND PROPER DISPLAY 11 The City currently issues a mirror-hanger style permit which shall be hung from the inside rear view mirror, visible from the front of the vehicle. Temporary guest parking permits are to be placed on the dashboard with the printed side visible from the front of the vehicle. OBTAINING PARKING PERMITS Residents living within the boundaries of an established Permit Parking District may apply for parking permits. Proof of residency less than 30 days old is required upon application for permits. A maximum of five (5) parking permits may be issued to residents of a single dwelling unit. Requests for more than five (5) parking permits per address are subject to review by the City Engineer. Parking permits may be obtained in person Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 or by mailing a copy of your information to the Engineering Services Department at the address listed below. Residents must provide proof of residency less than 30 days old in one of the following forms (originals will be reviewed for proof of residency and returned to the requestor): • Current utility bill, bank statement, credit card bill, or other bill statement that was sent through the mail on a monthly billing cycle • Rental/lease agreement signed within the last 30 days • Proof of property ownership, tax bill or new escrow papers EXPIRATION Parking permits are valid for a period of up to five (5) years. Parking permits currently being issued will expire on July 31, 2025. COSTS • Parking P�rmit $10 for the first vehicle plus $2 for each additional vehicle (maximum of 5) when registered all at the same time. • Replacement of lost, stolen, or damaged permits $10 each • Temporary Guest Parking Permit Free The cost listed for parking permits is based on the cost of materials and staff time to manage the program and for keeping records. Costs are subject to change. TEMPORARY GUCST PARKING PERMITS Residents living within the boundaries of an established Permit Parking District may apply for Temporary Guest Parking Permits which are valid for one day. If a resident desire more than fifty (50) Temporary Guest Parking Permits for a special event, the resident may apply for a special event permit that will temporarily suspend the need for visitors to display a parking permit. Staff may require that the resident fulfill special conditions, such as notifying neighbors of the special event, and covering the permit parking district regulation signs. FINE FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS • Fine per violation $50 (Fines are subject to change) PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION City of Rancho Cucamonga/ Engineering Services Department P. O. Box 807 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 477-2700 Residential Parking Permit Program Page 2 Updated: 7/26/2021 Resolution No. 2021-119— Page 6 of 6