May 11, 2023
Notice of Public Hearing
Establishment of Residential Preferential Parking District on Buckles Street
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE City of Downey will be conducting a public hearing for the purpose of answering questions and accepting comments on the findings and recommendations of the city regarding the establishment of a preferential parking district on both sides of the 9010-9060 block of Buckles Street between Lakewood Boulevard and Bellflower Boulevard in accordance with Section 22507(a) of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) and Ordinance No. 18-1402 adopted by the City Council of the City of Downey on November 13, 2018.
On-street parking conditions along the aforementioned portion of Buckles Street have become more impacted recently due to overflow parking from nearby uses, hence resulting in nuisances for the residents along the aforementioned limits of the street. Subsequently, a request for the establishment of a residential preferential parking district and parking prohibition between the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM was received from the residents. An investigation by city staff was conducted and verified that the criteria as defined by City Ordinance No. 18-1402 have been met for the establishment of said residential preferential parking district and accompanying parking prohibition. In addition, a petition was received from the occupants of the single family residential properties of the proposed preferential parking district on Buckles Street showing the necessary contact rate and level of support for the establishment of the district and parking prohibition. Staff has also verified that the boundaries of the proposed residential preferential parking district represent a reasonably self-contained area and that the district and parking prohibition will be effective in addressing the on-street overflow parking issue on Buckles Street.
Upon the conclusion of the public hearing and adoption of a resolution by the City Council establishing the proposed residential preferential parking district and accompanying parking prohibition and verification that a minimum of 50% of the residents apply for parking permits within 60 days of the passage of the resolution, signs establishing the residential preferential parking district and parking prohibition will be posted along the aforementioned portion of Buckles Street. Up to two residential permits and one guest permit per household may then be purchased by residents residing within the district. If fewer than 50% of residents obtain permits, or if the number of permit holders falls below 50%, however, the City Council may repeal the residential preferential parking district during a public hearing noticed at least 10 days in advance.
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Notice of Public Hearing
Establishment of Residential Preferential Parking District on Buckles Street May 23, 2023
In addition, the preferential parking district may be terminated by resolution of the City Council through a noticed public hearing upon receipt and verification of a petition signed by a majority (50% plus one) of the property owners within the district. Such determination shall be based upon a finding that the conditions set forth in the establishing resolution no longer exist or have diminished to such extent that the continuation of the district is unnecessary.
A public hearing of the City Council of the City of Downey to consider the establishment of a residential preferential parking district on both sides of the 9010-9060 block of Buckles Street between Lakewood Boulevard and Bellflower Boulevard will be held at the City of Downey Council Chambers, located at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA 90241, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 6:30 PM. All evidence and testimony for or against the establishment of said residential preferential parking district will be considered. All persons desiring to comment on, or having objections to, said residential preferential parking district may appear and be heard before the City Council of the City of Downey at the time and place of the hearing.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, contact the City Clerk’s Department at 562-904-7280 or the California Relay Service at 711. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make arrangements to assure accessibility. The City of Downey does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Questions, concerns, complaints or requests for additional information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act may be forwarded to the City’s ADA/Section 504 Coordinator at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA 90241, [email protected], Phone: 562-299-6619, Fax: 562-923-6388, and California Relay 711.
If you challenge the proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.
Should you have any questions, please contact the City of Downey Engineering Division at (562) 904-7110.