HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 08 12 Regular 602 On-Street Parking Moratorium Update COMMISSION AGENDA
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ITEM 602 public Hearings
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August 12, 2013 KS KB
Regular Meeting City Manager Department
REQUEST:
The Police Department and the City Manager request the Commission receive information
from the Police Department concerning on-street parking regulations in the City and
provide direction on whether these regulations should be modified or repealed, in whole or
in part, going forward.
SYNOPSIS:
On February 25, 2013, the Commission adopted Resolution 2013-06 which temporarily
suspended the prohibition of parking on certain roadways within the City. The temporary
suspension enacted by Resolution 2013-06 was for a six month period, expiring August 25,
2013.
Upon or prior to expiration, the City Manager and Police Department were tasked to
provide information and recommendations to the Commission regarding this issue.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Since 2006 when four designated areas of the city were selected to serve as trial locations to
see if on-street parking could be supported, and more intensely over the last six months, we
have had the opportunity to assess on-street parking relative to the temporary suspension of
the requirements of city ordinance Section 12-65. During this time, we have had the chance
to see first-hand what, if any, potential problems would result from the moratorium. As you
know, the language in the moratorium closely mirrors that of the annual holiday ordinance
suspension. To that end, we have observed the following:
. Many residents seem to be aware of where they are parking and the limitations of
some roadways to support it. We have seen situations where residents police
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themselves more often than not and intervention by police officers has been minimal,
as there have been approximately 27 calls handled for illegal parking since early
February 2013. Nearly all of these instances were on roadways deemed "Collector"
or "Arterial" and the situations were resolved quickly. There has been one residence
where officers were forced to write a parking citation after numerous attempts to gain
voluntary compliance by meeting with the homeowner failed. Additionally, we have
issued approximately 85 warnings and 19 parking citations for various offenses still
prohibited by State laws or not included in the permissions of the moratorium.
. After consultation with members of police department supervision and Seminole
County Public Safety, we have not discovered any instances where emergency
vehicles were impeded by cars parked on the street.
Over time, the ordinances of the city concerning parking have failed to evolve and may no
longer fit the needs of the community. We were brought here through the adoption of the
Resolution mentioned earlier. While there has been action by the Commission to give
residents relief for parking, the fact is many areas do not permit some or all of the options.
For example, the creation of a Designated Parking Area (DPA) was permitted, however,
most HOAs do not allow them to be built. The residents cannot park across a sidewalk or
on the right-of-way either. With the current parking ordinance remaining in place, it is
almost impossible for someone to legally park anywhere outside of a driveway or
garage/carport. We request the Commission to consider the options presented and to direct
the police department accordingly.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission,
City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and
the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the
respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals
noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's
Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have
requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives
on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This
information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional
copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff
is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested
individuals.
Notification of this agenda item has been provided in the City's recent newsletter and via e-
Alert.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Commission choose one of the following options:
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I. Adopt provisions of the current temporary moratorium as a permanent ordinance.
2. Make no change to existing on-street parking prohibitions and restrict residents and
visitors from using the city streets for parking.
3. Extend the current temporary moratorium an additional six (6) months to permit the
police department to continue to assess this situation.
4. Any other course of action deemed appropriate by the Commission.
ATTACHMENTS:
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