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REQUEST FOR`
COUNCIL ACTION`
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
SEPTEMBER 3, 2013
TITLE: APPROVED
? As Recommended
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE RATE Amended
POLICY FOR CITY OWNED PARKING El Ordinance on Reading
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GARAGES AND T E SURFACE PARKING ? Implementing Resolution
LOT IN THE DO TOWN ? Set Public Hearing For
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a Resolution confirming the parking rate policy for the City-owned parking garages and
surface parking lot in the Downtown.
DISCUSSION
The proposed Resolution confirms the current parking rates charged for the use of the City-
owned parking facilities in the Downtown area. As illustrated in Exhibit 1, there are four municipal
parking garages and a surface parking lot in the Downtown area located at:
(A) Third Street and Broadway Avenue,
(B) Fifth Street between Bush and French Streets,
(C) Third and Birch Streets,
(D) Fifth and Main Streets, and
(E) Third and Bush Streets
In April 2013, the City Council approved an Operating Agreement with Central Parking System,
Inc. (Operator) for a term of two years to operate the four parking garages and the surface
parking lot. The parking hours vary between the facilities as shown on Exhibit 2.
The rate charged for each parking structure during regular hours is $1 per hour or any fraction
thereof with the first 30 minutes at $0.50 and a $7 maximum daily. In addition to the regular
hourly rate, there is a pre-pay evening rate of $2.00 after 4:00 p.m. on Sunday through Tuesday,
and $4.00 pre-pay flat rate after 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday through Saturday. Additionally, the
City collects a $5 pre-paid flat rate during City-sanctioned special events, which is a discount
from the $7 daily maximum rate. Further, the City charges a $3 rate for vendors participating in
these special events.
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Special Events Parking Policy
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For years the City has issued Special Event Permits for annual events such as Fiestas Patrias,
Cinco de Mayo, Dia de los Muertos, O.C. Pride, Aces Car Show and Patchwork Fairs, to name a
few. These special events usually occur on weekends, either a Saturday only event or one that
runs for both Saturday and Sunday. The typical City process for any large scale event in the
Downtown that requires the closure of one or more public street is for the promoter to submit a
Special Event Permit application to the Police Department for review and approval. When a
Special Event Permit is issued by the Police Department, the City notifies the Operator who then
posts signs one week in advance to notify patrons of the upcoming special event and the fact that
the parking facilities will operate under the pre-pay parking rate on that weekend. This process is
designed to give the daily users ample time to make other parking accommodations. In addition,
individuals with a current monthly parking pass are not charged to enter the facilities during a
special event.
The purpose of charging the pre-pay flat rate is for operational logistics; that is, to allow for safe
and efficient entry and exit from the parking garages and to prevent long queuing that could
significantly impact the traffic flow on public streets. The revenue collected from the special
event is to offset the operational costs of the Operator in providing additional security guards
services and staffing for additional maintenance and cleanliness of the garages after the event.
The additional staffing and security measures ensure that during the special event the parking
facilities operate in a safe manner. Further, this approach has the least negative impact to the
City and surrounding businesses or residents and allows for a quick return to normal operations
for the daily users of the garages.
Although the City has operated the downtown parking facilities for decades, a recent review of
City documents determined that the parking rate policy had not been the subject of a formal
action by the City Council. The Municipal Code, Chapter 36, Article IX Section 36-431, states:
"The council may, by resolution, declare the necessity for the use of parking meters
on any municipally owned or operated parking lot, may fix and determine traffic
patterns for the movement of traffic on such municipally owned or operated parking
lot and governing the ingress and egress thereto and therefrom, and when the
council regularly passes and adopts any resolution for any of said purposes the
same shall control the use of the area affected thereby, and said regulations may be
applied to lots open to public use or to lots restricted to certain classes of vehicles
and to certain hours and days."
The Municipal Code clearly provides the Council with the authority to establish a rate policy for
the City parking facilities through the adoption of a resolution. Given the absence of official
documents, it is recommended that the Council adopt the proposed resolution confirming the
current parking rate policy. The proposed Parking Rate Policy contains the following provisions:
• The rate charged for each facility during regular hours is $1 per hour or any
fraction thereof with the first 30 minutes at $0.50 and a $7 maximum daily. A flat
pre-pay evening rate of $2 to $20 may be charged. The current evening flat rate
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is $2 on Sunday through Tuesday after 4pm and $4 on Wednesday through
Saturday after 7pm.
The monthly rate ranges from $20.00 to $60.00 depending on the parking space
location or per an agreement with a business.
When a special event is held, a flat rate of not less than $5 or more than $20 for
event attendees of the special event shall be uniformly charged for each parking
facility. The rate will be determined by the City Manager based on the City's best
interest. The current rate is $5.00.
• When a special event is held, a flat rate of not less than $3 or more than $20 for
event vendors shall be uniformly charged at the parking facilities as determined
necessary by the City Manager or a designee. The current rate is $3.00.
The hours of operation for the Downtown parking facilities shall be between 8 am
and 12am and flexibility to the hours of operation may be allowed at the
discretion of the City Manager on an event-by-event basis. The approved hours
of operation for special event parking shall be consistent for all downtown parking
facilities.
If the proposed resolution is approved, it will set a policy for the City to continue implementing the
current rates for the regular days and the $5 pre-pay special event-parking rate for all of the
Downtown parking facilities. An alternative is to maintain the non-special event parking rates and
hours of operation for the special event on weekends. This alternative could potentially create
traffic and operational issues both entering and exiting the parking garages when a large number
of attendees to the special event create a high demand of parking.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated revenues have been included in the Fiscal Year 13/14 budget. The approval of the
resolution confirming the current parking rate policy will allow the City to meet the projected
revenues.
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Interim Exec ti Director Executive Director
Community D t Agency Finance & Management Services Agency
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Exhibit: 1. Map of City-owned parking garages & lot
2. Summary of Current Parking Structure Rates & Operating Hours
3. Resolution
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EXHIBIT 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRMING HOURS AND
PARKING RATES FOR SPECIFIED CITY OWNED
PARKING FACILITIES
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana conclusively finds, determines
and declares as follows:
A. The City of Santa Ana owns four (4) parking garages and numerous parking lots
throughout the City. ("Parking Facilities").
B. As owner of the Parking Facilities and pursuant to the California Vehicle Code and
Section 36-431 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the City Council may by resolution establish
parking rates and "fix and determine traffic patterns for the movement of traffic on municipally
owned or operated parking lots and when the council regularly passes and adopts any
resolution for any of said purposes the same shall control the use of the area affected thereby,
and said regulations may be applied to lots open to public use or to lots restricted to certain
classes of vehicles and to certain hours and days.
C. The location of and rates for parking directly impact traffic and parking circulation
patterns, traffic congestion and parking availability on a daily basis and during special events.
D. Establishing and authorizing the City Manager to adjust parking rates as a means of
regulating the use of all City parking facilities and resources will distribute the parking load more
evenly between residents, and visitors, and maximize the utility and use of certain City parking
facilities and resources, thereby making parking easier and convenient to customers and
reducing traffic hazards and congestion, and promoting the public convenience, safety, and
welfare.
Section 2. The City of Santa Ana hereby establishes the following parking hours and
rates for the Parking Facilities identified below:
A. Third St. and Broadway (3 levels-440 spaces)
Hours: Monday and Tuesday 8am to 8pm; Wednesday through Saturday 8:00 am to
12:00am; and Sunday 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Day Rates: $1.00 per hour or any fraction thereof; first 30 minutes is $0.50 with a
maximum of $7.00 per day.
Evening Rates: A flat pre-pay rate of between $2.00 and $20.00 may be established
with the approval of the City Manager.
Monthly Parking Rate: $20.00-$60.00 depending on parking space location and per
agreement, if applicable
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B. Fifth St. between Bush St. and French St. (4 levels-700 spaces)
Hours: Monday and Tuesday 7:30am to 9:00pm; Wednesday through Friday 7:30am to
12:00am; Saturday 6:00pm to 12:00am; and free on Sunday.
Day Rates: $1.00 per hour or any fraction thereof; first 30 minutes is $0.50 with a
maximum of $7.00 per day
Evening Rates: A flat pre-pay rate of between $2.00 and $20.00 may be established
with the approval of the City Manager.
Monthly Parking Rate: $20.00-$60.00 depending on parking space location and per
agreement, if applicable
C. Third St. and Birch St.(5 levels-400 spaces)
Hours: Monday and Tuesday 8:00am to 6:00pm; Wednesday through Friday 8:00am to
12:00am; Saturday 4:00pm to 12:00am and free on Sunday.
Day Rates: $1.00 per hour or any fraction thereof; first 30 minutes is $0.50 with a
maximum of $7.00 per day
Evening Rates: A flat pre-pay rate of between $2.00 and $20.00 may be established
with the approval of the City Manager.
Monthly Parking Rate: $20.00-$60.00 depending on parking space location and per
agreement, if applicable
D. Fifth St. and Main St.(7 levels-400 spaces)
Hours: Monday through Saturday 6:30am to 11:00pm; Closed on Sunday
Day Rates: $1.00 per hour or any fraction thereof; first 30 minutes is $0.50 with a
maximum of $7.00 per day
Evening Rates: A flat pre-pay rate of between $2.00 and $20.00 may be established
with the approval of the City Manager.
Monthly Parking Rate: $20.00-$60.00 depending on parking space location and per
agreement, if applicable
E. Third St. and Bush St. (surface lot-62 spaces)
Hours: Monday through Saturday 8:00am to 8:00pm; Free on Sunday during the day.
Day Rates: Five cents for each four minutes or seventy-five cents per hour per Section
36-398(b), as such may be amended from time to time.
Evening rates: After 8:00pm a flat pre-pay rate of between $2.00 and $20.00 may be
established with the approval of the City Manager.
Section 3. The parking rates listed in this Resolution apply to vehicles entering the
specified off-street parking facility for the specified times, unless a special event is scheduled
that is anticipated to increase traffic and parking demands. If a special event is scheduled, the
rate may be established for the general public at no less than $5.00 or no greater than $20.00,
with approval of the City Manager, which approval may be granted based on the City's best
interests. The maximum rate may be set as either a flat rate per entry or an increased
incremental rate based upon time of entry and duration of parking. The special event rate shall
be uniformly charged for each parking facility. For purposes of this Resolution a special event
is a City-approved event that requires street closures.
Section 4. If a special event is scheduled, the rate may be established for vendors at
no less than $3.00 and no greater than $20.00, with approval of the City Manager, which
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approval may be granted based on the City's best interest. The maximum rate may be set as
either a flat rate per entry or an increased incremental rate based upon time of entry and
duration of parking. For purposes of this Resolution a special event is a City-approved event
that requires street closures.
Section 5. If there are any conflicts between the parking rates adopted in this
Resolution and any parking rates adopted by prior resolution or policy, the rates adopted in this
Resolution shall take precedence.
Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City
Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this
Resolution.
ADOPTED this 3rd day of September, 2013.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers:
CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution
No. 2013- to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana on September 3, 2013.
Date:
Clerk of Council
City of Santa Ana
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