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Item # 17
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
September 7, 2021
TOPIC: Permit Parking Program
AGENDA TITLE
Receive and File Permit Parking Program Evaluation
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file Permit Parking Program Evaluation.
DISCUSSION
First established in the early 1990s, the purpose of residential permit parking is to
enhance the quality of life in residential neighborhoods by reducing parking congestion,
noise, traffic hazards, and illegal activities. This is accomplished by limiting the number
of street-parked vehicles on a residential block within a permit parking district. Every effort
is made to achieve this purpose with minimum impact on adjacent commercial
establishments, residences, and institutions.
As the program was established in the 1990s, Public Works Agency staff will be
conducting a comprehensive evaluation to update the guidelines and requirements to
address changes in the California Vehicle Code, the lengthy process currently in place to
approve requests, and the limited payment options. Staff will be taking a holistic approach
and soliciting community input prior to finalizing the program updates. The following steps
will be taken during the evaluation process:
1. Develop Request for Proposals for consultant services.
2. Retain a consultant to evaluate current program and rules.
3. Survey other municipalities.
4. Assemble a City Council Ad Hoc Committee (if desired).
5. Hold community outreach meetings for feedback on possible program
improvements.
6. Develop options and alternatives for program improvements.
7. Hold a City Council Work Study session to receive input and direction from Council.
8. Conduct citywide community outreach.
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9. Revise the Municipal Code and develop a transition plan for approved changes (if
appropriate).
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with the action.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action
Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director – Public Works Agency
Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager
Permit Parking Program
Evaluation Process
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
ITEM 13
Permit Parking Program Evaluation Process
Develop and issue RFP.
Retain consultant to evaluate current program and rules.
Survey other municipalities.
Assemble a City Council Ad Hoc Committee (if desired)
Hold community outreach for feedback on possible program
improvements.
Develop options and alternatives for improvements.
Hold City Council Work Study Session to receive input and direction
from Council.
Conduct Citywide community outreach.
Revise Municipal Code and develop transition plan for approved
changes (if appropriate).
The order and the number of these elements/steps may be modified.