CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Residential Parking T Markings Pilot Program
MEETING DATE: January 13, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the implementation of the Residential Parking Stalls (T Markings) Pilot Program on Triggs Street and other designated streets.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
On August 26, 2025, staff presented the proposed T markings Program to the City Council. Following the presentation, the City Council directed staff to develop a pilot program to test T markings. To establish baseline conditions and evaluate potential pilot outcomes, staff assessed Triggs Street and prepared maps (Attachment 1) illustrating estimated existing parking capacity, observed weekday occupancy counts at 7:00 p.m., and the projected number of Parking T stalls after striping.
The pilot program will last for one year and allow the City to observe performance and determine whether T markings should be implemented elsewhere. Upon successful outcome of the pilot program staff will develop policy guidelines for implementation of Parking T markings on the City streets.
Prior to installation and the start of the pilot, staff will mail notices and host a community meeting to gather feedback from residents. If substantial opposition is received, staff will return the item to the City Council for further direction.
Formalized spacing may reduce the total number of existing parking spaces on certain segments, staff will document before-and-after conditions, including availability, occupancy, and turnover, and will compile resident feedback for future recommendations.
Public Works will install all T markings in-house using equipment that has already been purchased; therefore, no additional budget allocation is requested at this time. Following installation and a monitoring period of one year, staff will return to the City Council with pilot findings and recommendations regarding broader implementation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the City at this time.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve staff recommendation
Disapprove staff recommendation
Provide further direction to staff
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC GOALS:
This agenda item relates to the 2016 Strategic Plan, Infrastructure and Facilities Guiding Principle 4:
Develop and invest in infrastructure and beautification projects that support economic growth.
Approved and Recommended by: Shahid Abbas, Director of Public Works Fiscal Impact reviewed by: Alvaro Castellon, Director of Finance Approved as to form by: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Respectfully submitted: Ernie Hernandez, City Manager ATTACHMENTS:
Bristow Neighborhood’s Parking T’s Maps