Attachment 1
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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
RESOLUTION NO.
SERIES 2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY CLOSURE FROM PUBLIC ACCESS OF 15 PARKING SPACES WITHIN PARKING LOT 7 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3:00 P.M. THROUGH 9:00 A.M., DAILY, FROM NOVEMBER 20, 2022 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2023; NOVEMBER 19, 2023 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2024; AND NOVEMBER 24, 2024 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2025, FOR USE BY SANTA CLARA COUNTY’S COLD-WEATHER SHELTER PROGRAM STAFF AND PARTICIPANTS
WHEREAS, the Los Altos United Methodist Church, the County of Santa Clara , and Home First Services have partnered together to provide a seasonal Cold-Weather Shelter Program at Trinity United Methodist Church (“Church”) in Mountain View since 2017; and
WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara administers the Cold-Weather Shelter Program; and
WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara has contracted with Home First Services to operate the shelter program at the Church for the past five years without any incidences; and
WHEREAS, the Cold-Weather Shelter Program historically runs mid -November through the end of March, when the cold-weather conditions are most severe; and
WHEREAS, the Cold-Weather Shelter Program serves vulnerable populations and only serves single women and families with children; and
WHEREAS, the Cold-Weather Shelter Program has historically utilized private parking lots for staff and participants to park their vehicles overnight during their use of the shelter at the Church; and
WHEREAS, private parking is unavailable this year, and the program is in need of a parking lot for staff and participants to park their vehicles overnight during their use of the shelter at the Church between the hou rs of 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. , daily, from November 20, 2022 through March 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the need for the provision of a parking lot for use by the Cold Weather Shelter is similarly anticipated for the next two fiscal years (from November 19, 20 23 through March 31, 2024, and November 24, 2024 through March 31, 2025); and
WHEREAS, the most recent parking occupancy analysis showed peak parking demand for Parking Lot No. 7 to be between 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with smaller peak demand between the -2-
hours of 6:00 p .m. and 8:00 p .m., which could accommodate closure to public access of the 15 parking spaces for use by the shelter; and
WHEREAS, Parking Lot No. 7 is located in the block bounded by California Street, Hope Street, Mercy Street, and Castro Street, and is a suitable temporary location for the Cold Weather Shelter’s use; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Mountain View City Code Section 19.95.1. and Council Resolution No. 18250, Parking Lot No. 7 is typically subject to a two-hour timed parking restriction between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. of any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Mountain View City Code Section 19.92, the City Council may designate by resolution parking lots upon which parking shall be prohibited or restricted during certain hours; and
WHEREAS, restricting the use of the 15 parking spaces for use by, and in support of, the Cold-Weather Shelter aligns with the City’s strategic priority to create a community for all; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to enter into a no -fee license agreement with the County of Santa Clara for their temporary use of the 15 parking spaces in Parking Lot No. 7, for the hours and dates as set forth herein; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: that the City Council of the City of Mountain View, pursuant to Mountain View City Code Section 19.92, hereby temporarily closes from public access the 15 parking spaces in Parking Lot No. 7, as depicted on Exhibit A and attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. through 9:00 a.m. from November 20 , 2022 through March 31, 2023; November 19, 2023 through March 31, 2024; and November 24, 2024 through March 31, 2025, to enable use by Santa Clara County’s Cold-Weather Shelter Program staff and participants to park their vehicles overnight during shelter use; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED : that the Traffic Engineer is hereby directed to post appropriate signage to notice the temporary closure to public access of the 15 parking spaces in Parking Lot No. 7 for the hours and dates specified above to enable use by the Cold-Weather Shelter Program staff and participants.
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AS/4/RESO/809-11-15-22r
Exhibit: A. Map of Parking Lot No. 7
Exhibit A
Parking Lot No. 7
15 Spaces for Cold Weather Shelter