City Council
Staff Report
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: January 16, 2024
Report #:2312-2328
TITLE
SECOND READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Section 18.42.160 (Safe Parking) to Permanently Establish the Congregation-Based Safe Parking Program and Establishing Regulations Related to Safe Parking, Including a Maximum Number of Vehicles Per Night on Each Site (FIRST READING: December 4, 2023 PASSED 6-1, Tanaka no)
BACKGROUND
This was heard by the City Council on December 4, 2023 for a first reading and was approved 6- 1, Tanaka no. The ordinance has been amended to reflect parts D. and E. of the Council’s motion. Specifically, a notice and appeal process was added to PAMC Section 18.42.160, subdivision (f)(2) and the ability to convert existing temporary permits as added as an uncodified provision in Section 3 of the ordinance. It is now before the Council for a second reading.
The additional directives in the motion are being undertaken by staff. Such directions include exploring expansion of parking at Geng Road, referring to PTC the consideration of allowing safe parking in commercial parking lots, and exploring clearer data regarding unhoused persons in Palo Alto. These items will return separately to Council for further consideration.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Ordinance Adopting Permanent Regulations for Safe Overnight Parking Programs
APPROVED BY:
Mahealani Ah Yun, Interim City Clerk