Approve Resolution No. 2025-02
Establishment of Angled Parking on Walnut Avenue – Main St. to 2nd St.
February 18, 2025
BACKGROUND
Installation of angled parking on any City street requires an authorizing resolution by the City Council pe Section 10.40 of the Municipal Code Existing curb areas on Walnut Avenue between Main Street and 2nd Street provides 20 parking stalls – 17 general metered parking, 1 unmetered disabled parking, 2 unmetered 24 minute parking Most of the 2 block area is sufficiently wide to accommodate angled parking on one or both sides of the street Walnut between Main and 3rd Street is primarily commercial uses Walnut between 3rd Street and 2nd Street is multifamily residential on the ocean side of the street and predominantly commercial on the inland side of the street
NEED/WHY/BENEFITS
The addition of more parking spaces helps to support businesses in the downtown area Use of angled parking provides an increase of 14 metered parking spaces (from 17 to 31) Anticipated revenue from the additional parking is estimated to be $95,000 annually Nearby businesses have expressed support for the change Representatives from the adjacent Pier Colony condominium development have expressed no concerns over the proposed parking changes
DETAILS
Costs to implement are estimated to be approximately $20,000 including all marking changes and installation of meters Implementation costs will be funded through existing departmental budgets for Community and Library Services and Public Works The existing 24 minute green zone and Disabled parking spot will be retained in the current locations
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-02 approving the establishment of angle parking on Walnut Avenue between Main Street and 2nd Street
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