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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: April 15, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Lynn Merrill, Director of Public Works;
Azzam Jabsheh, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Department: Public Works
Subject: Establish a No parking except by Permit at any time zone on the west side of G Street for approximately 200 feet south of 8th Street, and on the East side of G Street for approximately 120 feet south of 8th Street (Ward 1)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adopt Resolution No. 2026-040, amending Resolution No. 3985 entitled, in Part, ”A Resolution… Prohibiting Parking Upon Certain Designated Streets, Alleys or Portion Thereof…” to establish a no parking except by Permit at any time zone on the west side of G Street for approximately 200 feet south of 8th Street, and on the East side of G Street for approximately 120 feet south of 8th Street.
City Manager's Comments
The City Manager recommends approval.
Executive Summary
Residents on G Street south of 8th Street have requested assistance from the City due to ongoing parking congestion caused by vehicles from nearby residential developments parking for extended periods along the street. As a result, residents frequently experience limited access to on-street parking in front of their homes.
There are six residential homes along this segment of the roadway, consisting of five homes on the west side and one home on the east side, all of which are directly impacted by the parking conditions. The Public Works Department evaluated the request and circulated a petition among the affected residents. The petition received 100 percent support from the property owners within the proposed permit parking area.
Implementation of the program will involve installing regulatory signage and coordinating enforcement with the San Bernardino Police Department, which has indicated support for the program. Approval of this item will help improve parking 3 2
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availability for residents and enhance neighborhood livability in the affected area. A total of three (3) signs will be installed on the westside of G Street south of 8 th Street for distance of 200 feet and two (2) signs on the eastside south of 8th St for a distance of 120 feet.
Background
The Traffic Engineering Section of the Public Works Department received a petition from residents living on G Street south of 8th Street requesting the establishment of a Preferential Residential Parking Permit Zone. The petition covered the following segments of G Street:
West side of the G street for approximately 200 feet south of 8th Street, and East side of the street for approximately 120 feet south of 8th Street.
Residents reported experiencing parking congestion in front of their homes, primarily due to vehicles from nearby residential developments and apartment complexes parking along the street for extended periods. To assess community support, staff prepared and circulated a petition among the affected residents. The petition received 100% support from the residents/property owners within the proposed permit zone area.
Discussion
Public Works staff conducted a site visit and evaluated the reported parking concerns along G Street south of 8th Street. The primary concern expressed by residents is that vehicles from nearby apartment complexes frequently park along the street in front of single-family homes, limiting available parking for residents and their guests. The affected segment includes six residential homes, five on the west side and one on the east side all of which are directly impacted by the parking conditions.
The proposed Residential Parking Permit Program is consistent with the provisions of San Bernardino Municipal Code Section 10.16.180, which authorizes the City to issue preferential parking permits and designate streets by resolution where such permits exempt residents from parking restrictions. The Code allows for permit issuance to residents adjacent to the affected area and establishes the framework for administration and enforcement of the program. Pursuant to SBMC Section 10.16.180, preferential parking permits may be issued to residents whose properties are adjacent to the designated street, with up to four (4) permits allowed per dwelling. These permits are valid only within the same block (or contiguous blocks for corner properties), must be displayed on the vehicle. A fee shall not be required for issuance or re-issuance of any preferential parking permit
To address these concerns, staff recommends the implementation of a Residential Parking Permit Program for the affected block segments. Under the proposed program:
Parking would be restricted to vehicles displaying a valid residential permit issued by the San Bernardino Police Department.
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Vehicles without a valid permit would be subject to parking restrictions and enforcement.
Regulatory signage would be installed identifying the permit-only parking zone.
For this type of program to be effective, community support is essential. Staff circulated a petition among the affected residents, which received 100 percent support from the property owners within the proposed permit parking area, satisfying the Municipal Code requirements. The San Bernardino Police Department has been consulted and has indicated support for both implementation and enforcement of the program.
As part of the program, a total of three (3) signs will be installed on the west side of G Street south of 8th Street, covering a distance of approximately 200 feet, and two (2) signs will be installed on the east side, covering approximately 120 feet.
With respect to long-term implementation, staff recognize that administration and enforcement of permit parking programs require ongoing coordination and resources.
Should additional neighborhoods experience similar impacts and submit petitions, each request will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with SBMC requirements. If warranted, additional areas may be incorporated into the program following the same review and approval process. Furthermore, if additional residents along G Street come forward in the future, they may be added to the existing permit parking area, subject to meeting the applicable criteria and receiving City approval.
Approval of this item will help improve parking availability for residents and enhance neighborhood livability in the affected area while remaining consistent with established Municipal Code provisions.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
This project is consistent with Goal No. 2: Improved Quality of Life - Provide for the safety of City Residents and Businesses. The project will utilize City programs to reduce crime and ensure that neighborhoods and business areas are safe.
Fiscal Impact
There is no impact to the General fund. There are sufficient funds available in the Maintenance Service Agreement with Cal stripe Inc. to install the signs at a cost of $700.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, Adopt Resolution No. 2026-040, amending Resolution No. 3985 entitled, in Part, ”A Resolution… Prohibiting Parking Upon Certain Designated Streets, Alleys or Portion Thereof…” to establish a no parking except by Permit at any time zone on the west side of G Street for approximately 200 feet south of 8th Street, and on the East side of G Street for approximately 120 feet south of 8th Street. 3 2
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Attachments
Attachment 1 Resolution No.2026-040
Attachment 2 Petition
Attachment 3 Vicinity Map
Ward:
Ward 1
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
None
CC: Eric Levitt, City Manager