HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 02 10 Regular 600 On-Street Parking Final Report COMMISSION AGENDA
Informational
Consent
ITEM 600
Public Hearings
Regular X
February 10, 2014 KS CD
Regular Meeting City Manager Department
REQUEST:
The Police Department and the City Manager request the Commission receive information
from staff 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whether these regulations should be modified or repealed, in whole or in part, going forward.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.
At the August 12, 2013 meeting, the moratorium was extended for an additional six month
period which will expire in mid-February. Upon or prior to expiration, the City Manager
and Police Department were tasked to provide information and recommendations to the
Commission regarding this issue. Such information is included herein.
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 year, 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 and we
have observed the following:
Many residents still seem to be aware of where they are parking and the limitations of
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some roadways to support it. We have seen situations where residents police
themselves more often than not and intervention by police officers has been minimal,
as there have been approximately 223 calls handled for illegal parking since early
February 2013. Nearly all of these instances were for cars parked in violation of State
law (against posted signage, wrong direction, etc.) or in some cases on roadways
deemed "Collector" or "Arterial". In those cases, the situations were resolved
quickly. Approximately 62 parking citations for various offenses still prohibited by
State laws or not included in the permissions of the moratorium were issued.
. After secondary consultation with members of police department supervision and
Seminole County Public Safety, we have not learned of any instances where
emergency vehicles were impeded by cars parked on the street.
As was discussed in earlier meetings, the parking ordinances of the city have failed to
evolve and no longer fit the overall needs of the community. While there has been past
action by the Commission to give residents relief for parking, many areas of the city do not
permit some or all of the options to be used. The creation of a Designated Parking Area
(DPA) was permitted, however, most HOAs do not allow them to be built. Residents
cannot park in their driveways in a manner that blocks a sidewalk or park on the city 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.
Thus, many residents find themselves without viable options.
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.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Police Department and the City Manager recommend the Commission choose one of
the following options:
1. Adopt provisions of the current temporary moratorium as a permanent ordinance.
Staff would then prepare and present said ordinance for approval at subsequent
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Commission meetings.
2. Make no change to existing on-street parking prohibitions and continue to restrict
residents and visitors from using the city streets for parking city-wide.
3. Any other course of action deemed appropriate by the Commission.
ATTACHMENTS:
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