HomeMy Public PortalAbout09) 9.C. DOWNTOWN PARKING PLANAGENDA
ITEM 9.C.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DATE: November 20, 2012
TO: The Honorable City Council
MEMORANDUM
FROM: Jose E. Pulido, City Manager X
Via: Steve Masura, Community Development Director
By: Bryan Ariizumi, Public Safety Officer
Teresa Santilena, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 12-4873 APPROVING THE
COMPREHENSIVE DOWNTOWN PARKING STRATEGIC PLAN
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council is requested to receive a presentation from RBF Consulting of the
Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan highlights, hear any public comments
and adopt Resolution No. 12-4873 (Attachment "A"), approving the Comprehensive
Downtown Parking Strategic Plan (i.e., Plan) (Attachment "B").
BACKGROUND:
On February 19, 2008, the City entered into a professional services agreement with
Avant Garde Inc. for various economic development, program management and
grant writing services.
On October 6, 2009, the City Council discussed the concerns expressed by citizens
and business owners regarding parking in the Downtown Specific Plan area. At that
time, Avant Garde was developing an economic development strategy for the City
and offered their services to develop and conduct a parking study.
3. On December 1, 2009, Avant Garde presented the City Council with the study
results. The results indicated some general concern and the need to improve parking
for businesses, employees, and customers.
4. On January 19, 2010, the City Council reviewed staff recommendations for alternate
parking solutions in the downtown area. The City Council directed staff to move
forward with the preparation of a comprehensive downtown parking study.
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5. On April 27, 2011, Community Development staff circulated a Request for Proposals
(RFP) with a July 15, 2011 due date, inviting qualified consultants to submit
proposals to conduct a comprehensive downtown parking study and development of
a Downtown Parking Strategic Plan.
6. On August 4, 2011, Community Development staff (i.e., Community Development
Director Steve Masura, Community Development Manager Joe Lambert and Public
Safety Officer Bryan Ariizumi) reviewed the 17 RFPs received and selected five firms
for interviews.
7. On August 10, 2011, the Public Safety Commission heard requests from Green
Island Restaurant representatives to remove the all -day parking restrictions in the
parking lot behind the restaurant. The Public Safety Commission adopted Resolution
No. PSC 11-0005, changing the all -day parking restrictions in the parking lot to a 2 -
hour time limit. During the meeting, residents on Primrose Avenue expressed their
concerns about employee and customer vehicles parking on Primrose Avenue,
occupying all available street parking. The Commission proposed special residential
parking restrictions in the 5800 block of Primrose Avenue.
8. On August 26, 2011, Community Development staff (i.e., Community Development
Director Steve Masura, Community Development Manager Joe Lambert and Public
Safety Officer Bryan Ariizumi) and Planning Commissioner Patrick Horton
interviewed five firms and selected RBF Consulting.
9. On September 20, 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11-4774,
approving the special residential parking restrictions in the 5800 block of Primrose
Avenue.
10. On October 4, 2011, the City Council approved the consultant services agreement
with RBF Consulting to conduct a comprehensive downtown parking study and
develop a downtown parking strategic plan.
11. On October 25, 2011, RBF Consulting conducted hourly weekday parking counts of
occupied and unoccupied on -street and off-street parking spaces between 10 a.m.
and 5 p.m.
12. On October 26, 2011, RBF Consulting met with Chamber of Commerce members
during a "Coffee Connection" event. The Chamber members provided information
regarding the status of the parking situation in the Downtown area.
13. On October 29, 2011, RBF Consulting conducted hourly weekend parking counts of
occupied and unoccupied on -street and off-street parking spaces between 12 p.m.
and 7 p.m.
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14. On November 17, 2011, RBF Consulting solicited widespread community input
during a focused Downtown Parking Workshop held at the Historical Society Hall.
The purpose of the workshop was to present the opportunity for residents,
business owners, and other community members to express local issues,
concerns, and ideas regarding parking availability in the Downtown area.
15. On August 14, 2012, RBF Consulting presented the Draft Comprehensive
Downtown Strategic Parking Plan at a special joint meeting of the City Council,
Planning Commission and Public Safety Commission, during which time, Council
Members and Commissioners provided input on the draft plan.
16. On October 24, 2012, a special joint meeting of the Planning Commission and the
Public Safety Commission was held during which time the commissioners made
final comments on the report and adopted Resolution Nos. 12-2362 PC (Attachment
"C") and PSC 12-0008 (Attachment "D"), recommending approval of the
Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan.
ANALYSIS:
Over three years ago, in response to feedback received from residents and business
owners, the City Council directed staff to evaluate parking needs in the Downtown area.
In October, 2009, Avant Garde undertook a limited Downtown parking study that
uncovered several issues. Most notably, the study revealed that Temple City's
Downtown Specific Plan area's roots of development date back more than 50 years.
The building and zoning codes during this history have not adequately addressed the
modern parking and transportation needs of the new businesses, many of them
restaurants, now located in Temple City. Therefore, on-site parking and other
transportation improvements are not adequately providing for the current employee and
customer vehicle parking and transportation needs.
Additionally, in some areas, the parking issue has expanded beyond the business and
commercial areas and has spilled over into some residential neighborhoods. Temple
City is currently pursuing economic development opportunities in several areas of the
City, and there is a potential that new businesses and development could result in the
intensification of uses and parking in the downtown area. Such parking problems can
become a deterrent to economic development in Temple City.
Based on these parking concerns, staff implemented a two-step strategy to address real
and perceived parking shortages. The first step involved identifying immediate
opportunities to increase parking capacity in Downtown. The second step involved
commissioning a comprehensive parking study that would identify longer-term solutions
to Downtown Temple City's parking supply.
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Based on this strategy, staff has already implemented short-term solutions to alleviate
resident and business -owner concerns over parking capacity, such as: creating
resident -only parking in certain neighborhoods; restriping City parking lots to more
efficiently allocate parking spaces in conjunction with revised parking codes; and
installing 2 -hour parking time limits in some Downtown parking lots.
The Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan, prepared by RBF Consulting
provides a broad vision and a toolbox or menu of strategies and actions to improve
parking conditions in Temple City's downtown area. The Plan recommends
improvements and policies to increase available parking, decrease the need for an
automobile, and develop more visibility of parking opportunities for residents,
employees and visitors.
Furthermore, the Plan has identified three phases to implement a variety of parking
recommendations. Each phase has been derived from community input, existing
conditions and estimated future parking demand. The three phases are:
Phase 1 Short -Term Strategic Parking Recommendations
Provides 17 recommendations that can be immediately implemented to alleviate
parking shortages in the Downtown area. These strategies are generally low-cost
solutions that utilize existing resources and reduce inefficiencies in existing
parking infrastructure. Among the short-term recommendations are to: establish
tour bus parking areas and permit program; revise parking standards; review
striping of existing parking lots; test removal of parking stall delineations painted
on roadway on Las Tunas Drive; implement pedestrian scale safety measures at
all City parking lots; and install bicycle racks;
Phase 2 Near -Term Strategic Parking Recommendations
Provides 11 recommendations that can be implemented in the coming years to
alleviate parking shortages in the Downtown area. These strategies, in general,
have a longer lead time than Phase 1 recommendations and have mid-range
costs. Among the near-term recommendations are to: implement demand -
responsive parking pricing for on -and -off-street parking; establish a pilot shuttle
program focused on high ridership using a simple non -circuitous route connecting
major destinations; utilize technology to convey parking availability and special
events guidance; consider locations for partial or full closure on side streets off
major commercial corridors; and implement the parklet concept as a
demonstration project; and
Phase 3 Long -Term Strategic Parking Recommendations
Provides four recommendations that can be planned and implemented over
several years to alleviate parking shortages in the Downtown area. These
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strategies tend to be bigger -ticket items that would require greater evaluation by
the City to assess needs and weigh benefits against costs. The long-term
recommendations are to: consider constructing additional parking in western
Downtown; acquire available or vacant properties for additional parking supply;
consider constructing a parking structure in Downtown; and evaluate optimal use
of pavement on Las Tunas Drive.
Implementation
These phases provide the City with a toolbox of options that will guide implementation
of the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan and are designed to provide
flexibility in implementation based on available opportunities and funding sources.
Additionally, other concepts may be added to each of the implementation phases as
priorities are refined or partnerships with public/private stakeholders occur. The
Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan is a "living document" that can be
adjusted to meet the future needs of the City. City staff will perform an annual parking
count to allow for continuous monitoring of parking supply and demand in Downtown
and select toolbox strategies that are appropriate for future conditions. As specific
projects progress, the City Council will provide staff with guidance to implement
measures that will optimize Downtown parking to foster the City's strategy for economic
development. See the attached fact sheet (Attachment "E") with a summary of all
toolbox strategies.
Funding
The Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan also includes cost estimates of
the improvements and a wide array of potential funding sources. The Plan identifies
four categories of funding options: Options Affecting Customers, such as event
surcharges and on -street parking fees; Options Affecting Businesses and Property
Owners, such as the creation of a Business Improvement District (BID); Options
Affecting Developers, such as in -lieu fees; and Options Affecting the General Public,
such as revenue bonds and State & Federal grants.
Next Steps — Las Tunas Project
The upcoming Las Tunas Drive Project will incorporate several of the Plan's
recommendations including: the installation of bike racks to provide for parking for
alternate modes of transportation; improvements to pedestrian facilities to encourage
active transportation; and better use of landscaping and street furnishings to create a
"sense of place". The Las Tunas Drive Project allows the City to pursue grant funding
opportunities to implement the recommendations in the Plan. Other aspects of the plan
have already begun being implemented. The City Council has approved the purchase
of the vacant property at 5800 Temple City Boulevard to build additional parking
capacity, and a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Fixed Route Transit System has
been released, with proposals due on November 30, 2012.
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After a presentation by RBF and any public comments, the City Council is requested to
review and approve the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan. Upon
approval of the Plan, all improvement strategies will undergo thorough staff and
engineering review to determine areas of highest priority and greatest feasibility.
CONCLUSION:
The Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan plays an integral role in planned
Downtown improvements and incorporates strategies from other recent citywide
studies. The RBF Consulting team has carefully integrated their recommendations with
the Downtown Specific Plan, the Bicycle Master Plan, the Rosemead Boulevard
Beautification Project, and the Traffic Calming Master Plan. Working in conjunction,
these plans will make Temple City a destination for shopping and dining and will build
the City's reputation as a bicycle -and -pedestrian -friendly environment. The coordination
of these projects will improve the quality of life for Temple City residents and businesses
for generations to come.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Adoption of the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan will not cause
immediate fiscal impact upon the City's budget. Implementation of specific
Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan measures will be coordinated with
other Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), such as Safe Routes to School (SR2S), the
Bicycle Master Plan, street resurfacing projects, and the Las Tunas Enhancement
Project. The City has already been awarded SR2S and Bicycle Transportation Alliance
(BTA) grants, and will be pursuing other grants to fund future infrastructure
improvements.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Draft Resolution No. 12-4873
B. Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan
C. Planning Commission Resolution No. 12-2362 PC
D. Public Safety Commission Resolution No. PSC 12-0008
E. Parking Strategic Plan - Fact Sheet
ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 12-4873
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY APPROVING THE COMPREHENSIVE DOWNTOWN PARKING
STRATEGIC PLAN iI U
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan (the "Plan") is consistent with
the Temple City Downtown Specific Plan and complies with the 2011 California Complete Streets Act; and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2012, the Public Safety Commission of the City of Temple City and
Planning Commission of the City of Temple City held a special joint meeting at which they received a
presentation on the Plan and adopted, respectively, Resolution No. PSC 12-0008 and Resolution No.
recommending that the City Council approve the Plan; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2012, the City Council was presented with the Plan and took public
testimony regarding the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that residents, business owners and persons who
patronize businesses in the City may be impacted by parking congestion in the downtown area and there
is a need to improve parking in that area for the benefit of said residents, business owners, and persons
who patronize businesses in that area; and
WHEREAS, the Plan includes goals, policies, and actions to guide implementation of Downtown
parking improvements as well as maps identifying existing and potential new parking facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Plan includes a Downtown parking improvements list, cost estimates of the
improvements, and a list of potential funding sources; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Plan does not commit the City to construct or undertake any of the
proposed parking improvements but rather provides a general strategy for resolving the current parking
issues in the City's downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the proposed parking improvements are consistent with all local, state and federal
regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DOES RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan is hereby adopted and shall be
used by City Staff for the purpose of planning parking solutions for the downtown area; any parking -
related projects shall be implemented only after approved by the City Council or, if appropriate, the
Public Safety Commission and/or Planning Commission.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this 6`" day of November 2012.
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
Resolution No.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution, Resolution No. , was duly passed,
approved and adopted by the Public Safety Commission of the City of Temple City at a special meeting
held on the 6th day of November 2012, by the following vote:
AYES:
Council Members -
NOES:
Council Members -
ABSENT:
Council Members -
ABSTAIN:
Council Members -
CITY CLERK
ATTACHMENT C
RESOLUTION NO. 12-2362 PC
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY RECOMMENDING APPROVAL THE COMPREHENSIVE
DOWNTOWN PARKING STRATEGIC PLAN
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan is consistent with the Temple
City Downtown Specific Plan and complies with the 2011 California Complete Streets Act; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission recognizes that residents, business owners and
persons who patronize businesses in the City may be impacted by parking congestion; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan includes goals, policies, and
actions to guide implementation of Downtown parking improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan includes maps identifying existing
and new parking facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan includes a Downtown parking
improvements list, cost estimates of the improvements, and a list of potential funding sources; and
WHEREAS, The proposed parking improvements are consistent with all local, state and federal
regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recommends that the City Council Adopt the Comprehensive Downtown Parking
Strategic Plan as may be modified through the public and Commission input.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this 24`h day of October 2012.
CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
MANAGEMENT ANALYST
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution, Resolution No. 12-2362 PC, was duly passed,
approved and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Temple City at a special meeting held
on the 24'h day of October 2012, by the following vote:
AYES:
Commissioner -
NOES:
Commissioner -
ABSENT:
Commissioner -
ABSTAIN:
Commissioner -
MANAGEMENT ANALYST
RESOLUTION NO. PSC 12-0008
A RESOLUTION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TEMPLE CITY RECOMMENDING APPROVAL THE
COMPREHENSIVE DOWNTOWN PARKING STRATEGIC PLAN
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan is consistent with the Temple
City Downtown Specific Plan and complies with the 2011 California Complete Streets Act; and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Commission recognizes that residents, business owners and
persons who patronize businesses in the City may be impacted by parking congestion; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan includes goals, policies, and
actions to guide implementation of Downtown parking improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan includes maps identifying existing
and new parking facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Downtown Parking Strategic Plan includes a Downtown parking
improvements list, cost estimates of the improvements, and a list of potential funding sources; and
WHEREAS, The proposed parking improvements are consistent with all local, state and federal
regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recommends that the City Council Adopt the Comprehensive Downtown Parking
Strategic Plan as may be modified through the public and Commission input.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this 24th day of October 2012.
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ATTEST:
MANAGEMENT ANALYST
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution, Resolution No. PSC 12-0008, was duly passed,
approved and adopted by the Public Safety Commission of the City of Temple City at a special meeting
held on the 24th day of October 2012, by the following vote:
AYES:
Commissioner -
NOES:
Commissioner -
ABSENT:
Commissioner -
ABSTAIN:
Commissioner -
MANAGEMENT ANALYST
ATTACHMENT E
PARKING STRATEGIC PLAN - FACT SHEET
The City of Temple City initiated a study and strategic plan to evaluate parking conditions within
the Downtown. The plan commenced in Fall 2011, and was completed in Fall 2012. Guidance
for City staff implementation is based on technical analysis, public input, and coordination with
the elected and appointed officials.
The strategic plan provides phased recommendations (short-term, near-term, and long-term) to
provide guidance for City staff to implement over time and as need occurs. The
recommendations combine multiple concepts covering policy, program, and physical changes
that can be facilitated by City staff and the local business community with coordination with
residents in the Downtown area.
The table below summarizes the recommendations by phase as identified within the larger
strategic plan.
Summary of Parking Strategic Plan Recommendations by Phase
Short -Term Strategic Recommendations
1. Establish tour bus parking areas and permit program.
2. Revise parking standards.
3. Empower Business Improvement District (BID) to lease private parking, and allow shared parking
between businesses/properties.
4. Review striping of existing parking lots. Relocate mailbox from Primrose Avenue Parking Lot to street
edge where on -street parking is already prohibited.
5. Test angle parking on Temple City Boulevard either north of or south of Las Tunas Drive. Test back -in
angle parking for better operation with bicycle activity.
I6. Test removal of parking stall delineations painted on roadway on Las Tunas Drive.
7. Collect parking duration data (frequency of car turnover) to determine how best to refine time
restrictions.
8. Brand each parking lot uniquely, and update Downtown Parking Map. Provide informational kiosks
illustrating location of parking areas.
I9. Designate employee parking Areas, and Develop Incentive/Promotional Campaigns to Effect Change.
10. Implement pedestrian scale safety measures at all City Parking Lots.
11. Establish a subcommittee of elected and appointed community members, business owners, and
residents focused on Downtown Parking Management.
12. Revise in -lieu fee program for business payment into program.
13. Test Valet Parking for Downtown Restaurants.
14. Install bicycle racks.
15. Increase pedestrian walkways between parking lots and Las Tunas.
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16. Coordinate with businesses to establish pedestrian walking routes Downtown catered to topics such
as history, art, and/or health.
17. Pursue grant and funding opportunities to implement measures identified in Near -Term and Long -
Term recommendations.
Near -Term Strategic Recommendations
18. Implement demand -responsive parking pricing for on- and off-street parking. Use latest technology
system.
19. Implement TDM Program.
20. Coordinate with private entities for public parking during peak times at TCUSD Lot, and Ralphs Lot.
21. Establish pilot shuttle program focused on high ridership using a simple non -circuitous route
connecting major destinations such as Rosemead Boulevard with Downtown.
I22. Implement bike corral demonstration project.
I23. Employ a Residential Parking Permit Program.
24. Use efficient license plate reading technology.
25. Support Downtown arts program at City lots.
26. Utilize technology to convey parking availability and special events guidance.
27. Consider locations for partial or full closure on side streets off major commercial corridors.
28. Implement parklet concept as a demonstration project.
Long -Term Strategic Recommendations
I29. Consider constructing additional parking in western Downtown.
30. Acquire available or vacant properties for additional parking supply (e.g. Mortuary, former Alpha Beta
site).
31. Consider constructing parking structure in Downtown.
32. Evaluate optimal use of pavement on Las Tunas Drive.
It should be noted that based on community input, City priorities, and availability of funding
opportunities, the recommendations could shift into an earlier or later phase as needed.
For more information, please contact the Community Development
Department at (626) 285-2171.
The full report can be viewed on the Temple City website,
www.templecitv.us.