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Public Works Agency www.santa-ana.org/pw Item # 14 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report August 17, 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. 9.Revise the Municipal Code and develop a transition plan for approved changes (if appropriate).