Finding What the Study Demonstrates
Parking demand varies
substantially by district.
The study found that some districts experience high
peak occupancy while others have substantial
available capacity. For example, average peak
occupancy was approximately 85 percent in Willard,
compared with approximately 39 percent in
Northwest, 56 percent in Highland Park, 38 percent in
Northeast, 52 percent in Sandpointe, and 73 percent
in Brook/Bamdal.
Permit restrictions can
reduce congestion on
regulated streets but
may create spillover.
Permitted streets generally showed lower congestion
than nearby unrestricted streets in several study
areas. This indicates that district boundaries and
enforcement coverage must be considered together
rather than treating each block independently.
The existing allocation
structure does not
provide a consistent
framework across
housing types.
Single-family homes may receive up to three permits
and guest passes, while qualifying multifamily
properties receive one permit per unit and no guest
passes. The study identified a need for clearer, more
consistent rules that recognize household needs while
managing limited curb space and providing equitable
access for all residents, regardless of dwelling type
consistent with the 2016 California Attorney General’s
opinion.
Permit administration
should be modernized.
The current manual process creates administrative
burden and limits the City's ability to maintain current eligibility, vehicle, payment, guest-pass, and utilization information. A Permit Management System software
platform would improve customer access, data
quality, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Enforcement coverage
and compliance need
improvement.
Observed compliance in the Eastside and Northeast
districts was approximately 56 percent and 53
percent, respectively. Existing enforcement is not
sufficient or a consistently scheduled Residential
Permit Program function across all districts.
Parking management
can be improved
without relying only on
new construction.
Shared parking agreements, partnerships with
institutional property owners, improved use of Cityowned facilities, curb management, enforcement of oversize vehicles, and data-based adjustments can
increase effective parking availability and reduce
pressure on residential streets.
Exhibit 6
The proposed permit allotment, fee, guest-pass quantity, and boundary framework should be understood as an initial policy structure for Council consideration, not as fixed assumptions that cannot be adjusted. The implementation process would establish measurable performance indicators and allow staff to recommend changes based on actual demand, compliance, occupancy, spillover, and program costs.
Study/Program
Finding Policy Implication Proposed Response
Variation in
occupancy and
spillover
Use consistent citywide
standards with districtspecific boundaries, caps,
monitoring, and
adjustments.
Two-permit SFR / two-permit-perMFR-unit framework; neighborhoodbased boundary review; annual monitoring.
Existing
disparity in
guest-pass
access
Provide a defined guestparking allowance while
managing issuance and
curb demand.
Up to 100 guest passes per SFR or
MFR unit at $2 each. Guest passes
valid for 24-hours, to be initiated on
PMS.
Manual
administration
and outdated
records
Create a reliable,
accessible source of
permit, vehicle, payment,
guest-pass, and demand
data.
Cloud-based Permit Management
System; digital plate-based permits;
physical/in-person access retained.
Limited and
inconsistent
enforcement
coverage
Create a dedicated
enforcement function that
can be scaled to
demonstrated need.
Enhanced Residential Permit Parking
enforcement resources and evaluation
of LPR technology.
Need for
current eligibility
and demand
information
Shorten the period
between eligibility checks
and fee updates.
Annual permit renewal cycle.
Need to avoid
unnecessary repetitioning of
existing districts
Preserve established
districts while applying
updated standards
prospectively and
addressing the current
piecemeal approach.
Grandfather existing permit blocks;
new rules apply to participating
properties.
Neighborhood
identity and
administrative
clarity
Use recognizable
boundaries while
confirming that boundaries
reflect actual parking
conditions.
Neighborhood boundaries as the
starting framework, subject to technical
review, outreach, legal review, and
Council approval.