April 15, 2025
TO: City Council
REQUESTED BY: Travis Randel, Deputy City Manager, Development Services APPROVED BY: Robert A. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: Parking Enforcment Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Approve the contract with LAZ Parking CA LLC, in the amount not to exceed $631,200, for a five (5) year Street Sweeping and Parking Enforcement contract, expiring June 30, 2030; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement and necessary documents, subject to minor modifications, review, and approval by the City Attorney.
DISCUSSION:
In California, street sweeping is more than just a routine task—it's essential for maintaining environmental health, ensuring public safety, and preserving infrastructure, all while helping meet legal and regulatory standards.
The City of San Jacinto’s street sweeping program is one of the most effective tools for complying with the mandatory and unfunded State of California’s strict National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, which are designed to protect our local rivers, lakes, and groundwater from pollution. As a designated Best Management Practice (BMP), street sweeping removes harmful materials—such as trash, leaves, sediment, and other debris—before they can enter the storm drain system and flow untreated into the environment.
This not only helps the City meet state and federal environmental mandates, but also supports a cleaner, healthier San Jacinto for everyone. Regular street sweeping improves neighborhood appearance, prevents clogged storm drains, and reduces allergens like pollen and dust that can affect those with asthma and other respiratory conditions. The City’s Street Sweeping Enforcement program was enacted in 2015 with the adoption of Ordinance No. 15-03, which added Section 10.16.420 to the City’s Municipal Code.
The effectiveness of the City’s street sweeping program is significantly reduced when vehicles are parked along designated sweeping routes. When parked cars obstruct the path of the street sweeper, they are preventing full access to the roadway—especially curbs and gutters where debris tend to collect. Prolonged or habitual on-street parking can lead to an ongoing buildup of trash, leaves, chemicals and other materials in these areas, as they are consistently bypassed during routine sweeping. This not only undermines the City's compliance with stormwater regulations, but also increases the risk of clogged storm drains, localized flooding, and unsightly streetscapes. When cars are parked in designated sweeping zones, they obstruct the path of the street sweeper, making it difficult and ultimately impossible to clean the entire area. This results in debris being left behind, which can clog storm drains or create unsightly litter. Clean streets improve the overall appearance of an area, making it more pleasant for residents, businesses, and visitors. This can boost community pride and potentially even improve property values.
The City is currently mandated to implement various efforts designed to reduce bacteria and nutrients under the Lake Elsinore/Canyon Lake Total Maximum Daily Loading (TMDL), which was adopted by the Regional Water Board and participates in the Comprehensive Nutrient Reduction Plan (CNRP). Enhanced street sweeping is a key component to proving the City’s compliance with both these water quality requirements.
In Fiscal Year 2023-2024, CR&R collected nearly 2,304 tons of street sweeping debris from City streets. CR&R sweeps roughly 637curb miles per month. Vehicles parked on streets during sweeping block the sweeper and impede efforts to remove material from the gutter so that it is not discharged to the storm water system. In short, while street sweeping plays a crucial role in keeping communities clean and healthy, vehicles parked in the street are a significant challenge to ensuring that these areas are properly maintained.
In late December of 2024, the City was notified that the City’s street sweeping parking enforcement provider, SECURTEC Inc., would be ceasing operations permanently due to unforeseen circumstances. Considering this, staff reached out to multiple contractors that provide the same services for other governmental agencies.
Staff is recommending the parking enforcement firm LAZ Parking be retained to provide street sweeping and general parking enforcement services for the City of San Jacinto. Under the terms of the proposed contract, LAZ Parking will provide a qualified parking enforcement officer operating an identifiable, fully equipped vehicle that patrols behind the street sweeper during designated sweeping hours. The officer is responsible for citing vehicles that are in violation of posted "No Parking" street sweeping signs. Each citation is issued using a handheld device that transmits the information to a secure data processing center. As part of the quality control process, all citations are reviewed by a third-party vendor to ensure accuracy and validity. Any citations flagged as potentially anomalous are forwarded to City staff for further review and determination.
In addition to enforcing street sweeping zones, the officer will conduct general parking enforcement duties, including addressing violations such as blocking fire hydrants or sidewalks, and expired vehicle registration or tags. Individuals who receive citations have the right to an administrative appeal.
Years one (1) and two (2) of the contract are estimated to cost $117,716.80; year three (3) of the contract is estimated to cost $121,248.30; year four (4) of the contract is estimated at $124,885.75 and the fifth year of the contract is estimated to costt $128,635.33 for a total five- year contract amount of $610,199.98. This contract will also include May and June of 2025, which will not exceed $20,000.00.
The contract has a termination clause in which the City may, by written notice to the Contractor, terminate the whole or any part of this Agreement at any time and without cause by giving written notice to Contractor of such termination, and specifying the effective date thereof, at least seven (7) days before the effective date of such termination.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The contract with LAZ Parking is not expected to have any negative impact on the General Fund. The parking enforcement program is designed to be self-sustaining, with revenues covering associated expenses. The ongoing costs of the program will be incorporated into the Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget, while funding for services provided in May and June 2025 has already been allocated in the current fiscal year’s budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
Parking Enforcement Contract DRAFT