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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 - Initiation of Amendments to the Municipal Code_ PA2014-016�EWPORr CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Staff Report Agenda Item No. 12 February 11, 2014 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Community Development Department Kimberly Brandt, AICP, Director 949 - 644 -3226, kbrandt @newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: James Campbell, Principal Planner APPROVED:: TITLE: Initiation of Amendments to the Municipal Code to Establish the Balboa Village Parking Management Plan and Overlay District and a Resident Preferential Parking Program for Streets Between 7th Street and Adams Street (PA2014 -016) ABSTRACT Request to initiate amendments to Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic) and Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) of the Municipal Code to implement new parking strategies for Balboa Village. 1) Find this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to Section 15262 of the State CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3. 2) Initiate amendments to Title 12 and Title 20 to establish the Balboa Village Parking Management Plan and Overlay District. 3) Initiate an amendment to Title 12 to establish a Resident Preferential Parking Program (RP3) for Streets between 7th Street and Adams Street. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS The adopted Fiscal Year 2013 -14 budget includes sufficient funding for this amendment; staff estimates that approximately 200 hours will be spent on this effort plus the cost of noticing and publishing materials for public workshops and hearings. 1 Initiation of Amendments to Title 12 & Title 20 Balboa Parking Management & RP3 February 11, 2014 Page 2 Revitalization has been a priority for Balboa Village for quite some time. Most recently under Council Member Henn's guidance, the City embarked upon a more concerted effort. In 2011, City Council created the Neighborhood Revitalization Committee that appointed a Citizens Advisory Panel that provided many opportunities for public participation leading to the creation of the Balboa Village Master Plan. The City Council adopted the Master Plan in September 2012. The Master Plan includes a variety of goals and strategies, one of which is parking management. The Master Plan can be accessed at the following webpage: http: / /www.newportbeachca.gov/ Modules /ShowDocument.aspx ?documentid =14799 Implementation of the Master Plan included the creation of the Balboa Village Advisory Committee (BVAC) to oversee and provide valuable input on the process. Information related to the Committee's effort can be accessed at the following webpage: http://www.newportbeachca.gov/index.aspx?paqe=2196 On January 8, 2014, the BVAC reviewed and approved the attached Parking Implementation Plan (Attachment CC 1) after numerous monthly meetings where each strategy was reviewed and opportunities were provided for public input and discussion. The Committee continues to work on other components of the Master Plan to implement them. The Parking Implementation Plan has six strategies listed below and they are described in more detail in Attachment CC 1. Strategy 1: Establish Parking Benefit & Shared Parking District Strategy 2: Employee Parking Permit Program Strategy 3: Suspend In -Lieu Parking Fees Strategy 4: Eliminate Parking Requirements Strategy 5: Parking Meter Rates Strategy 6: Residential Permit Parking Program (RP3) The strategies above are designed to work together comprehensively and will necessitate numerous Municipal Code amendments to both Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic) and Title 20 (Planning and Zoning). As the process moves forward, staff anticipates conducting 1 or 2 public workshops to further educate residents and business in the affected areas. Moving forward, staff anticipates public hearings on the various code amendments. 2 Initiation of Amendments to Title 12 & Title 20 Balboa Parking Management & RP3 February 11, 2014 Page 3 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Staff recommends the City Council find this action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to Sections 15262 (feasibility and planning studies) of the State CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because the initiation of the Municipal Code Amendments is not the adoption of a legally binding plan or regulation and merely directs staff to analyze the suggested amendments and present a recommendation for future action. Environmental analysis will be performed consistent with CEQA prior to acting on any proposed code amendment. NOTICING The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Council considers the item). ATTACHMENTS CC 1 Balboa Village Parking Implementation Plan 3 Intentionally Blank r Attachment CC 1 Balboa Village Parking Implementation Plan 5 Intentionally Blank 0 BALBOA VILLAGE PARKING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN OVERARCHING CONCEPT The overarching concept of managing parking in Balboa Village is to create a "park- once" environment which, in turn, will make parking more convenient and provide greater flexibility for meeting future parking demands. The parking management strategies are intended to work together as a cohesive package to ensure their highest effectiveness. The strategies have been tailored to Balboa Village based on extensive outreach, field research and guidance from the Balboa Village Advisory Committee (BVAC). REVIEW PROCESS To date, the parking strategies have been accepted at the conceptual level with the Newport Beach City Council's approved the Balboa Village Master Plan in September 2012. Since then, the strategies have been further developed by the Balboa Village Advisory Committee with the intent that they would be forwarded to the City Council for final approval and implementation. The following lists the steps and schedule for gaining final approval and ultimate implementation. 1. Public Outreach — Feb /March 2014 a. Merchants Association b. Property Owners c. Residents 2. CEOA Review— Feb /March 2014 3. Public Hearings— Planning Commission April 2014; City Council May 2014 4. Coastal Commission - Potential to incorporate into proposed Local Coastal Program, rather than submittal of a Coastal Development Permit. STRATEGIES Extensive analysis and background information has been developed for each strategy. The following is intended to provide a summary for purposes of final Figure 1 Parking District Boundary review and approval. The links to the strategy memos and meeting minutes are provided for each strategy for additional information. Strategy 1: Establish Parking Benefit & Shared Parking District download the memo detailing the concept at: http://newportbeochca. aov /Mod ules/ShowDocument. aspx ?documentid= 17388) 1. Program Guidelines a. Boundary —All commercial streets and public parking lots within the Village (see Figure 1) b. Use of Parking Revenue (approx. $150,000 annually) I. Fagade Improvement Program ii. Streetscape improvements (including signage, ped /bike access) iii. Special events On Sees, Varlln, O(I -54se1 GerYlnq br SNtly Arw Beuntlary V u r January 13, 2014 7 iv. Shuttle System v. Reserve funding for parking in future c. Shared Parking d. Governance Structure i. City to manage funds with input from merchants, property owners and residents. ii. Monitoring /Evaluation at appropriate times to be conducted by experts, vetted by the community and reviewed by Council. 2. Committee Comments a. Maintain parking revenue within District b. Revenue should not be used toward standard "maintenance" c. BVAC Approved the concept on August 14, 2013. The meeting minutes can be accessed here: http:// www.newoortbeachco.00v//Pln/BVAC Agendas/08-14- 2013/2013 -08- 14 BVAC Minutes Approved.pdf 3. Implementing Documents a. Amendment to Municipal Code Strategy 2: Employee Parking Permit Program (download the memo detailing the program at: http://newportbeachca.gov/index.aspx?page=2197) 1. Program Guidelines: a. Boundary i. Peak - Median on Balboa Blvd., Medina Way to 8`h Street -4 blocks; 104 spaces ii. Off -Peak (Labor to Memorial Day) - Balboa Pier Lot b. Enforcement through License Plate Recognition c. Employers register on behalf of employees with license plate information. Simple process needed d. Outreach needed to share goals of the project and gain support from employers and employees e. Pricing $50 annual permit; $25 seasonal (4 months) f. Hours of Operation — not valid between 3am and Sam to discourage overnight parking g. Monitor permit issues and utilization rates of employees through LPR data 2. Committee Comments /Action: a. Confirm # of Employees: peak and off -peak season b. Confirm availability of median — Survey results during off peak indicated less than 75% occupancy with the exception of Medina and Island Ave on Saturday afternoon. c. Employer Feedback d. No tiered costs e. Conflict with Tuesday street sweeping (8:30am to 12:30am) during off peak. f. May 8, 2013 — Approved in concept with amendments (the link to the meeting minutes maybe accessed at: http : / /www.newportbeachca.gov//PIn /BVAC Agendas /05 -08- 2013/2013-05-08 BVAC Minutes Approved.pdfl 3. Implementing Documents January 13, 2014 E a. Permit mechanism -coordinate with finance and parking consultant Strategy 3: Suspend In -Lieu Parking Fees 1. Program Guidelines a. Nine locations in Balboa Village participate in the existing in -lieu fee program which generates $13,950 annually for the area. b. These locations would be freed of this obligation. 2. Committee Comments a. Agreed with the elimination of program. 3. Implementing Documents a. Amend Ordinance repealing in -lieu parking program. Strategy 4: Eliminate Parking Requirements (the memo addressing this concept can be accessed at: http://www. newportbeachco. gov /Mod ules/ShowDocument. asox ?documentid= 17393) 1. Program Guidelines a. Require no additional parking for new development or intensification of uses on the landside. No change to requirements for waterside uses. b. Discretionary process would evaluate potential loss of private parking spaces. 2. Committee Comments a. Need to revise Design Guidelines b. Reassess Program within 5 years of implementation. Document land use changes and present information to decision- makers. c. Concerned potential loss of private parking spaces. There are 285 private spaces, 180 are within Newport Landing. d. December 11, 2013 - BVAC approved in concept (see draft minutes) 3. Implementing Documents a. Zoning Code Amendment: CECtA review, PC /CC Hearings, Coastal Commission b. Potential to incorporate into proposed Local Coastal Program, rather than CDP. Strategy 5: Parking Meter Rates 1. Program Guidelines a. Demand Based Pricing - variable pricing to account for seasonal fluctuations, higher rates at meters to increase turn over at desired spaces b. Use of Smart Meters for all curb spaces c. Hours & Rates On- street Peak period (Summer) -8AM -6 PM, 7days - $2.00 per hour (0 -2 hours) - $2.50 per hour (2+ hours) Off -peak period (non- Summer) - 8AM- 6 PM, 7days January 13, 2014 E - $1.00 per hour (0 -2 hours) - $1.50 per hour (2+ hours) Off - street (A, B and Pier Lot) Peak period (Summer) - $1.50 per hour (Maintain Maximum Rate) Off -peak period (non- Summer) - $30 per hour (Maintain Maximum Rate) d. Monitor and Adjust as needed. Allow for staff adjustments up or down $0.25 per hour up to 4x per year, with upper limit of $3.00 per hour. e. Commercial validation up to 2 hours in pier lot year round. f. Newport Beach residents free parking during off - season - $20 /year. Two hour max. 2. Committee Comments a. Need validation and reduced rates for residents 3. Implementing Documents a. Amend Municipal Code Strategy 6: Residential Permit Parking Program (download the memo detailing the report here htta://newaortbeachca. aov /Modules /ShowDocument. asox ?documentid= 17385) 1. Program Guidelines a. Permit required to park on residential streets between 7th Street and Adams Street. i. Two phase implementation. Phase One - Island to 7th Street. Evaluate annually to determine potential to expand. b. Hours of Operation: 4pm to 9am, 7 days a week, excluding holidays. c. All residents within the boundaries, Bay Island and mooring owners are eligible. d. Maximum of 4 permits per household. $20 /permit for three year period. e. With use of license plate recognition (LPR) the issuance of a physical permit would not be required. "Permit" issuance may be entirely on -line. f. Vacation rentals may acquire guest passes. "Hangtags" will be easier to manage, however, will also more expensive to enforce. g. One guest permit (hangtag) per household per calendar year at no cost. Option to acquire one -day hangtags, or another permit mechanism, for special occasions. Identify maximum number of temporary permits per household per year. Temporary guest permit $1 /hangtag. 2. Committee Comments a. Cost of guests passes should be no higher than cost to administer. b. Identify maximum number of guest permits on holidays. 3. Implementing Documents a. Amend Municipal Code Figure 2 Residential Permit Parking Program Boundary January 13, 2014 10