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23-1420 Agenda Date: 1/10/2023
REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Informational Report on Existing Parking Zones related to a Written Petition (Council Policy 030), Submitted by Kirk Vartan, Related to the New Parking Permit Ordinance and Rules
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
On October 11, 2022, the City Clerk's Office received a Written Petition from Kirk Vartan requesting to place an item on a future council meeting agenda to discuss “the new parking permit ordinance and rules.” On November 1, 2022, the Council considered the Written Petition and directed staff to return at a future Council meeting with a staff report on the Written Petition.
Based on the information requested by Council and existing workload constraints, additional time is required to provide a comprehensive report and staff is targeting returning to Council in Spring 2023.
However, staff has coordinated with Mr. Vartan regarding the streets that he has concerns and questions about and can provide Council with the current parking zone information on these streets.
This report provides information related to the subject streets, such as 1) type of parking zone, 2) limits of the parking zone, and 3) when the zones were established. All zones in question were established based on resident requests.
DISCUSSION
Mr. Vartan indicated to staff that he has concerns and questions related to the existing parking zones on Cypress Avenue, Tyler Street, Cecil Avenue, Douglane Avenue, and Stevens Creek Boulevard.
These streets are in proximity to his business, A Slice of New York, located at 3443 Stevens Creek Boulevard. Below is a list of the streets and the information related to current parking zones. A location map with the current parking zones is included as Attachment 1. · Intersection of Cypress Avenue and Cecil Avenue (limited street areas approaching traffic circle at this intersection)
o No Parking areas to accommodate traffic circle operations o Implemented in 2010 with South of Forest Neighborhood Street Improvements Phase II & III CIP Project
· Tyler Street (west side of the street, from Cecil Avenue to 110 feet north of Cecil Avenue o 2-hour parking zone (8AM-6PM) any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays o Implemented in 2010 with South of Forest Neighborhood Street Improvements Phase II & III CIP Project
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· Tyler Street (west side of the street, from Cecil Avenue to 110 feet south of Cecil Avenue o 2-hour parking zone (8AM-6PM) any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays o Established in 1996 by Council Resolution 6221
· Tyler Street (east side of the street, from Cecil Avenue to 100 feet south of Cecil Avenue o 2-hour parking zone (8AM-6PM) any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays o Implemented in 2010 with South of Forest Neighborhood Street Improvements Phase II & III CIP Project
· Cecil Avenue (both sides of the street, from Cypress Avenue to Tyler Street) o 2-hour parking zone (8AM-6PM) any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays o Established in 2002 by Council Resolution 6895
· Stevens Creek Boulevard (north side of the street, from Cypress Avenue to Tyler Street) o 2-hour parking zone (8AM-6PM) any day except Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays o Established in 1966 by Council Resolution 1815
Staff is targeting returning to Council in Spring 2023 with a more comprehensive report regarding the information requested from Council’s discussion on the Written Petition.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this informational report except for staff time.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the Police Department and City Attorney’s Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Note and File the Informational Report on Existing Parking Zones related to a Written Petition (Council Policy 030), Submitted by Kirk Vartan, Related to the New Parking Permit Ordinance and Rules
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23-1420 Agenda Date: 1/10/2023
Reviewed by: Craig Mobeck, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Rajeev Batra, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
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ATTACHMENT 1
LOCATION MAP OF EXISTING PARKING ZONES ON
CYPRESS AVENUE, TYLER STREET, CECIL AVENUE, AND STEVENS CREEK BOULEVARD
Stevens Creek Boulevard
Douglane Avenue
Bel Ayre Drive
Cypress Avenue
Tyler Street
Cecil Avenue
Legend
2 hour, 8A-6P, except Sat, Sun and Holidays
No Parking to accommodate traffic circle operations
A Slice of New York
Traffic
Circle
Marisa Welling
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Marisa Welling
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 12:21 PM
Marisa Welling
RE: Kirk Vartan's parking request comment
From: Tracie Johnson <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 4:28 PM
To: Mayor and Council <[email protected]> Subject: Kirk Vartan's parking request comment
Dear Mayor and Council,
Kirk Vartan is requesting that the 2 hour parking restrictions be removed from Cecil Ave between Tyler Ave and Cypress Ave to allow for employee parking for the businesses along Stevens Creek (Slice of New York, Surplus Store, Jiffy Lube, Smoke Shop, Sewing Center.)
I don't think it will have a negative impact on parking in the area, but I think it is important the City notify the neighbors in writing that live adjacent to these 2 hour parking signs so they can respond . My understanding is the neighbors are the ones who requested the parking signs in the first place.
Also there is 2 hour parking in front of the Lazy Boy store and the Hertz that is not used at all. Lazy Boy has a nice parking lot of its own that their front door faces . There is no entry on the building facing Stevens Creek . I would suggest removing the two hour parking in front of Lazy Boy/Hertz on Stevens Creek and replace the signs with no overnight parking signs say midnight to 5am.
Also on the north portion of Lexus there is a yellow loading zone that is posted 8am - 2pm. I suspect swing shift employees of the above businesses (and Jack n the Box) could park here as well.
Regards,
Tracie Johnson
220 Bel Ayre Drive
POST MEETING MATERIAL
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