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File ID: 2025-00233 1/21/2025 Consent Item 2.
Extension of the Supplemental Parking Permit Pilot Program File ID: 2025-00233
Location: District 4, Represented by Councilmember Pluckebaum Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving an extension of the Supplemental Parking Permit Pilot Program through December 31, 2026.
Contact: Greg Lim, Operations General Supervisor, (916) 808-5275, [email protected]; Staci Hovermale, Parking Manager (916) 808-5047, [email protected]; Department of Public Works
Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Resolution
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: Assembly Bill 2097, approved in 2022, was created to encourage walkability and alternative forms of transportation by eliminating parking space minimums for new residential projects. Developers now have the option of providing sufficient on-site parking for tenants or they can include limited or no parking spaces, which may help create more affordable housing by significantly reducing construction costs.
On February 27, 2024, City Council adopted Resolution 2024-0473 approving the Supplemental Parking Permit (“SPP”) Pilot Program, which authorized supplemental on-street parking permits in support of new development projects with limited on-site parking. The developments that were originally included in the pilot experienced extended construction times, resulting in delayed leasing and therefore reduced participation in the pilot. Two of those projects have been completed and are currently leasing to new residents. This has resulted in an increase in SPP issuance and interest from other new developments.
The SPP pilot program is a voluntary initiative offering on-street parking as an alternative to off-street parking, aiming to reduce vehicle dependency. The SPP pilot program was originally approved to last
File ID: 2025-00233 1/21/2025 Consent Item 2.
through December 31, 2024. Staff are recommending an extension of the SPP pilot program through December 31, 2026, to provide staff with additional time to assess whether the pilot program goals are being met and to evaluate the potential of a permanent SPP program.
Policy Considerations: The recommendations in this report are in accordance with California Government Code Section 65863.2 (AB 2097) and the following policies in the proposed 2040 General Plan: M-2.17 Parking Management Strategy and LUP-4.14 Elimination of Vehicle Parking Minimums of the Sacramento 2040 General Plan.
Economic Impacts: None.
Environmental Considerations:
California Environmental Quality Act: This is an administrative activity that is not considered a project as defined by Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Therefore, no environmental review is required.
Sustainability: Not applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: None.
Rationale for Recommendation: Extending the SPP pilot program will give staff additional time to properly assess whether the SPP pilot program goals are being met and evaluate the potential of a permanent SPP program.
Financial Considerations: There is no additional financial cost to extend the pilot program. To ensure onsite parking is used first, the SPP pilot permits will cost voluntary participants 120% of the market parking rates established by the Parking Services Manager. All SPP revenue will be credited to the General Fund (Fund 1001).
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
January 21, 2025
EXTENSION OF SUPPLEMENTAL PARKING PERMIT PILOT PROGRAM
BACKGROUND
A. Assembly Bill 2097, approved in 2022, was created to encourage walkability and alternative forms of transportation by eliminating parking space minimums for new residential projects. Developers now have the option of providing sufficient on-site parking for tenants or they can include limited or no parking spaces, which may help create more affordable housing by significantly reducing construction costs.
B. On February 27, 2024, City Council adopted Resolution 2024-0473 approving the Supplemental Parking Permit (“SPP”) Pilot Program, which authorized supplemental on-street parking permits in support of new development projects with limited on-site parking.
C. The developments that were originally included in the pilot experienced extended construction times, resulting in delayed leasing and therefore reduced participation in the pilot. Two of those projects have been completed and are currently leasing to new residents. This has resulted in an increase in SPP issuance and interest from other new developments.
D. The SPP pilot program was originally approved to last through December 31, 2024.
Staff are recommending an extension of the SPP pilot program through December 31, 2026, to provide staff with additional time to assess whether the pilot program goals are being met and to evaluate the potential of a permanent SPP program.
BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Supplemental Parking Permit Pilot Program is hereby extended through December 31, 2026.