City of Simi Valley
Staff Report
June 22,
2026
To:
From:
Subject:
City Council
Public Works Department
Ron Fuchiwaki, Public Works Director
Adoption of a resolution establishing a preferential parking zone for Brandon Avenue south of Fitzgerald Road
Staf
f Recommendation
It
is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt
the attached R esolution No. 2026- 35 (Attachment A) establishing a preferential parking zone for Brandon Avenue south of Fitzgerald Road, and,
2. Di
rect staff to establish an annual fee for parking permits.
Bac
kground
On S
eptember 8, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1365 establishing a preferential parking program (Attachment B). Preferential permit parking is a program that restricts on -street parking along residential streets to residents of that designated area and their guests. Typically , preferential parking zones are established along residential streets where parking is impacted by non- resident parkers, such as overflow parking from adjacent businesses, or streets that may be impacted by non-resident parkers from neighborhood schools or parks. Preferential parking enables resident s a better opportunity to find on-street parking for themselves, their family members, or their guests if current parking conditions are adversely impacted by individuals who do not reside in that area. The City Council established the preferential parking program under Ordinance No. 1365, which provides for the Council’s designation of parking zones by resolution.
Di
scussion
A pet
ition requesting preferential parking was received from residents along Brandon Avenue south of Fitzgerald Road (Attachment C). Brandon Avenue is a short cul-de-sac street with 11 homes along the west side and 1 home on the east side. The petition was signed by 11 of the 12 homeowners along the street. The petition satisfies the requirements of Ordinance No. 1365 because it was signed by 11 of the 12 affected homeowners, exceeding the minimum petition threshold.
Agenda Item No.
9B
An informational meeting was held on April 22, 2026, inviting residents to learn more about preferential parking and to discuss their concerns. A representative of the Simi Valley Unified School District also attended. The residents' concerns centered on the student drop off and pick up activity that occurs on Brandon Avenue from the adjacent Hillside Middle School. Several vehicles park or wait (stop) on Brandon Avenue to drop off or pick up students (see pictures that accompanied the residents' petition) . It was discussed that this situation is common around most schools and is a short term impact.
At the end of the meeting, it was suggested that a n o stopping preferential parking zone could be recommended. A no stopping zone prohibits non -residents from parking or stopping to drop off or pick up students. The proposed parking restrictions for Brandon Avenue are "No Stopping, 6:30 am to 4:00 pm, School Days, Except by Permit".
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he attendees were cautioned that there is no guarantee that preferential parking will solve the traffic situation on Brandon Avenue. It was also mentioned that enforcement of the parking restrictions will be limited to the available resources of the Police Department.
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f approved, the resolution will establish a preferential parking zone for Brandon Avenue south of Fitzgerald Road. Under Ordinance No. 1365, each dwelling will be eligible to obtain up to three residential permits and two visitor permits. The ordinance authorizes the City Council to establish permit fees by resolution. Staff will return at a future meeting (after the summer break) with a proposed permit fee after completion of the required notice and hearing process and preparation of additional information regarding the City's anticipated costs of administering the preferential parking program. No permits will be issued until the City Council adopts a permit fee by separate resolution.
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f the City Council approves the establishment of a preferential parking zone along Brandon Avenue, Public Works staff will install parking restriction signs and prepare for program implementation. Following adoption of the permit fee resolution, staff will issue permits and maintain records of permit holders and addresses and pursue cost recovery for the purchase and installation of the No Stopping signs. The Police Department will be responsible for parking enforcement.
Fi
nancial Impact
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he total financial impact of the preferential parking program is unknown at this time.
Administrative and operational costs associated with establishing and administering the program will initially be absorbed within the Public Works operating budget, including staff time, permit administration, permit materials, parking signage, and installation costs. Any future permit fee will be considered separately by the City Council and will be intended to recover the costs of establishing and maintaining the preferential parking zone, consistent with Ordinance No. 1365.
C
ity Council Priority
This item supports the City Council’s Excellent City Government Pillar of Excellence. 2 Suggested Motion
I move to adopt R esolution No. 2026 -35 establishing a preferential parking zone for Brandon Avenue south of Fitzgerald Road and direct staff to establish an annual fee for parking permits.
Summary
On September 8, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1365 establishing a preferential parking program. Preferential permit parking is a program that restricts on- street parking along residential streets to residents of that designated area and their guests. Typically, preferential parking zones are established along residential streets where parking is impacted by non- resident parkers, such as overflow parking from adjacent businesses, or streets that may be impacted by non-resident parkers from neighborhood schools or parks. Preferential parking enables residents a better opportunity to find on-street parking for themselves, their family members, or their guests if current parking conditions are adversely impacted by individuals who do not reside i n that area.
A petition requesting preferential parking was received from residents along Brandon Avenue south of Fitzgerald Road. Brandon Avenue is a short cul -de-sac street with 11 homes along the west side and 1 home on the east side. The petition was signed by 11 of the 12 homeowners along the street. The residents' concerns centered on the student drop off and pick up activity that occurs on Brandon Avenue from the adjacent Hillside Middle School. Several vehicles park or wait (stop) on Brandon Avenue to drop off or pick up students (see pictures that accompanied the residents' petition) . The recommended parking restriction is, "No Stopping, 6:30 am to 4:00 pm, School Days, Except by Permit." A no stopping zone prohibits non-residents from parking or stopping to drop off or pick up students.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution establish ing a preferential parking zone for Brandon Avenue south of Fitzgerald Road. Staff will return at a future meeting with a proposed permit fee following completion of the required notice and hearing process and preparation of additional information regarding the City's anticipated costs of administering the preferential parking program.
Prepared by: Ron Fuchiwaki, Public Works Director
Attachments
Attachment A – Resolution No. 2026-35
Attachment B – Preferential Parking Ordinance No. 1365
Attachment C – Brandon Avenue Petition
3 A ttachment A
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-35
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SIMI VALLEY ESTABLISHING A PREFERENTIAL PARKING
ZONE ON BRANDON AVENUE SOUTH OF FITZGERALD
ROAD
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HEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1365 which established a preferential parking program for the City of Simi Valley; and W
HEREAS, preferential parking is a program that restricts on-street parking along residential streets to residents of that designated area and their guests; and W
HEREAS, upon receipt of a petition signed by residents living in two-thirds of the dwelling units comprising at least fifty percent of the developed frontage of the area proposed for designation, the area may be designated a preferential parking zone; and W
HEREAS, a qualifying petition has been received from residents of Brandon Avenue south of Fitzgerald Road, and the City Council finds that the petition satisfies the requirements of Section 4-9.803(a) of the Simi Valley Municipal Code; and W
HEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that Brandon Avenue qualifies for preferential parking.
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W, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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ECTION 1. Brandon Avenue south of Fitzgerald Road is designated a preferential parking zone.
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ECTION 2. The parking restrictions for the Brandon Avenue preferential parking zone shall be, “No Stopping, 6:30 am to 4:00 pm, School Days, Except by Permit.” S
ECTION 3. Each dwelling unit along Brandon Avenue shall be allowed to purchase three resident permits and two guest permits.
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ECTION 4. An annual permit fee shall be established for both resident permits and guest permits.
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ECTION 5 . The City shall take appropriate steps in implement the preferential parking zone for Brandon Avenue including the sale of permits and the installation of parking restriction signs.
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ECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk. 4 R es. No. 2026-35
PASSED
and ADOPTED this 22nd day of June 2026.
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ttest:
Lucy Blanco, City Clerk Dee Dee Cavanaugh, Mayor of the City of Simi Valley, California
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pproved as to Form: Approved as to Content:
Algeria R. Ford, City Attorney Samantha C. Argabrite, City Manager Ronald K. Fuchiwaki
Public Works Director
5 ORDINANCE NO. 1365
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 9 OF TITLE 4 OF THE SIMI VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING A PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIMI VALLEY HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Article 8 is hereby added to Chapter 9 of Title 4 of the Simi Valley Municipal Code to read as follows:
ARTICLE 8. PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONES
Sect. 4-9.801. Purpose.
The preferential parking requirements established in this Article are intended to regulate and manage traffic and parking circulation by limiting on-s treet parking availability on residential streets in a manner that facilitates the ability of residents with preferential parking permits to find on-street parking for their vehicles in proximity to their residence, and promotes sufficient parking availability in a particular area when and where needed.
Sect. 4-9.802 Definitions.
The following words and phrases used in this Chapter shall have the following meanings. (a) "Dwelling unit" shall mean any self-contained house, apartment, stock cooperative, or condominium occupied solely for residential purposes.
(b) "Preferential parking zone" shall mean a residential area with streets and boundaries designated by the City Council wherein vehicles displaying a permit issued pursuant to this Article shall be exempt from parking restrictions established pursuant to this Article. (c) "Resident" shall mean any person who lives in a dwelling unit located in a preferential parking zone.
(d) "Visitor" shall mean a person visiting residents living in a preferential parking zone.
Sect. 4-9.803. Designation of preferential parking zone. (a) Upon receipt and verification of a petition signed by residents living in two-thirds of the dwelling units comprising at least fifty percent of the developed frontage of the area proposed for designation, the area may be designated a preferential parking zone.
(b) Upon the recommendation of City staff, the City Council shall consider areas for designation as preferential parking zones. If the Council finds that an area should receive such a designation, the Council may adopt a resolution designating the area as a preferential parking zone and then authorize the Director of Public
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Attachment B
6 Works, or designee, to establish appropriate parking restrictions for the zone. At a minimum, preferential parking zones shall be designated in increments of complete blocks, defined as a street segment between two intersections. (c) The City Council may, at its discretion, adopt a resolution designating an area as a preferential parking zone and then authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to establish appropriate parking restrictions for the zone.
Sect. 4-9.804. Dissolution process.
A preferential parking zone shall be dissolved by resolution of the City Council:
( a) Upon receipt and verification of a petition signed by residents living in two-thirds of the dwelling units comprising at least fifty percent of the developed frontage of the preferential parking zone; or
( b) Upon findings by the City Council that a preferential parking zone should no longer exist for a particular area. Council has discretion with respect to the criteria to be included for such a finding.
Sect. 4-9.805. Preferential parking permits.
(a) Issuance and Fees. No permit will be issued to any applicant until that applicant has paid all of his or her outstanding parking citations, including all civil penalties and related fees.
An applicant shall present proof of residency in the preferential parking zone.
Each qualified applicant is entitled to purchase one permit per vehicle, up to three (3) permits per year. The address of vehicle registration must coincide with the residence address of applicant. An applicant requesting more than three permits may be granted additional permits by the Public Works Department upon showing that there are more than three vehicles registered at the dwelling unit and that to deny additional permits would constitute a hardship, and upon the determination by the Public Works Department that sufficient off-street parking is not available to the applicant.
Permit fees shall cover the cost of establishing and maintaining the preferential parking zone. Permit fees shall be set by City Council resolution at the time of the preferential parking zone designation.
(b) Duration. Preferential parking permits shall remain in effect for a period of one calendar year or fraction thereof, or as long as the permit holder continues to reside in the dwelling unit for which the permit was issued, or until the preferential parking zone for which the permit was issued is dissolved, whichever period of time is less.
(c) Visitor Permits. Any resident may purchase two visitor permits per dwelling unit in addition to the three resident permits outlined in Section 4-9.805 (a).
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7 (d) Guest Permits. The owner or owner's agent of a commercial property which is a City-designated historic landmark and which provides overnight accommodations on residentially-zoned property within a preferential parking zone may obtain one guest permit for preferential parking per guest unit. Such permits shall be in lieu of an exemption of the property's frontage from preferential parking regulations. (e) Availability of Parking. A preferential parking permit shall not guarantee or reserve for the permit holder an on-street parking space within the designated preferential parking zone.
(f) Restrictions and Conditions. Each permit issued pursuant to this Section shall be subject to every condition and restriction set forth in this Article and as provided for the preferential parking zone for which it was issued, as may be amended from time to time. The issuance of such permit shall not be construed to waive compliance with any other applicable parking law, regulation or ordinance.
Sect. 4-9.806. Exemptions.
(a) The following vehicles are exempt from parking restrictions pursuant to this Article:
(1) A vehicle owned or operated by a public or private utility, when used in the course of business.
(2) A vehicle owned or operated by a governmental agency, when used in the course of official government business.
(3) A vehicle for which an authorized emergency vehicle permit has been issued by the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol, when used in the course of business.
(4) A vehicle parked or standing while actively delivering materials or freight. (5) A vehicle displaying an authorized exemption permit issued by the City of Simi Valley.
(6) A vehicle displaying a Disabled Person Parking Placard or Disabled Person License Plate issued by the State of California.
(7) A vehicle parked for the purpose of attending or participating in an event taking place at a school within the Simi Valley Unified School District, provided that the vehicle is parked within two blocks of the school, the school has requested and received approval from the City at least fourteen days before the event date, and the school distributes notices to all addresses within a two-block radius of the school. Exempt parking pursuant to this subsection (a)(6) is available for no more than five events per school year for each school.
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8 (b) All vehicles are exempt from parking restrictions pursuant to this Article on the following holidays: January 1st, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, and December 25th.
Sect. 4-9.807. Authority of city staff.
(a) The Director of Public Works and the Director of Administrative Services are authorized to adopt administrative regulations that are consistent with the purposes of this Article.
(b) The Police Department shall have the authority to enforce the administrative regulations established pursuant to this Article.
Sect. 4-9.808. Prohibitions and fines.
No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle adjacent to any curb in a preferential parking zone in violation of any posted or noticed prohibition or restriction, unless the person has a valid and current preferential parking permit for that vehicle, or is otherwise exempt to the extent authorized by law.
Sect. 4-9.809. Transfer of preferential parking permits prohibited. (a) No person shall sell, rent, or lease, or cause to be sold, rented, or leased for any value or consideration any preferential parking permit. Upon the conviction of a violation of this subsection, all permits issued to, or for the benefit of, the dwelling unit for which the sold, rented, or leased permit was authorized shall be void. (b) No person shall buy or otherwise acquire for value or use any preferential parking except as provided in this Article.
(c) Any person violating this Section shall be guilty of an infraction, which shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars, or a misdemeanor, which shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars per violation, or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
SECTION 2: Invalidity. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Cit y Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.
SECTION 3: Electronic Signatures . This Ordinance may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such el ectronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Simi Valley book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
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9 SECTION 5: This Ordinance will take effect on the 30 th day following its final passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September 2025.
Attest:
_________________________________ ________________________________ Lucy Blanco, City Clerk Dee Dee Cavanaugh, Mayor of the City of Simi Valley, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
_________________________________ _________________________________ Algeria R. Ford, City Attorney Samantha C. Argabrite, City Manager ________________________________
Ronald K. Fuchiwaki
Public Works Director
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10 CERTIFICATION
I, City Clerk of the City of Simi Valley, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true, and correct copy of Ordinance No. 1365 which was adopted by the City Council of the City of Simi Valley, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 8th day of September 2025 by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES: Council Members Ayala, Rhodes, Mayor Pro Tem Judge, and Mayor Cavanaugh
NAYS: Council Member Litster
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Simi Valley, California, dated _______________.
Lucy Blanco, CMC
City Clerk
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11 �� 1)d1�� 2i21v/f26
Petition for Residential Preferential Parking
Permit Program
Residents of Brandon Avenue Cul-de-Sac, Simi Valley, California We, the residents of Brandon Avenue in Simi Valley, California, specifically those living in the cul de-sac south of the intersection between Brandon Avenue and Fitzgerald Avenue and adjacent to Hillside Middle School, respectfully request that the City establish a residential preferential parking zone for our cul-de-sac pursuant to Ordinance No. 1365: the preferential parking program adopted in September 2025.
Because our homes are located next to the school, our neighborhood has faced increasing parking congestion due to non-resident vehicles, which has significantly impacted our quality of life and access to on-street parking. Each weekday, parents use our cul-de-sac as an "informal" pick-up and parking area, causing major congestion within the cul-de-sac. We have experienced numerous instances of parents parking in front of residents' mailboxes and children gathering and waiting upon our front yards and driveways during school pick-up and drop-off times.
Chronic congestion associated with school activity has created recurring safety hazards, impaired emergency ingress/egress, property damage to several mailboxes and one resident's garage, obstructed driveways and mail delivery, and rendered normal residential access unreliable. Existing enforcement mechanisms have proven insufficient. Due to recurring congestion and obstruction, the residents request that no general short-term (15-30 minutes) non-permit parking exemption be applied during restricted hours.
During after-school events at Hillside Middle School, the parking situation worsens considerably.
Parents often park their vehicles in the cul-de-sac from 5:00PM to 9:00PM, resulting in severe congestion that persists for extended periods. This prolonged overcrowding compounds the daily disruptions, further restricting residents' ability to access their homes and increasing the risk that emergency responders may be unable to enter the cul-de-sac when timely access is required. We ask that all restrictions remain in effect during all school-related events to prevent prolonged overflow parking and sustained congestion within the cul-de-sac.
We wish to emphasize that individual residents have voiced their concerns directly to Hillside Middle School for years, seeking relief from the parking and congestion issues. However, despite repeated appeals and requests, the school consistently shifts responsibility to the city and has not implemented any effective solutions. This ongoing cycle underscores the urgent need for action from city officials. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to your support and a positive resolution for our neighborhood.
Attachment C
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Here is a screenshot showing the effected area, notice how our neighborhood is located adjacent to Hillside Middle School.
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