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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/2005 - STAFF REPORTS (9) �o pALM Sp4 is u a cq�IFRO RN�P CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: DECEMBER 14, 2005 UNFINISHED BUSINESS SUBJECT: SUSPEND CERTAIN PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006 FOR DOWNTOWN CITY OWNED PARKING LOTS AND PARKING GARAGE FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager SUMMARY The City Council will consider a Resolution suspending certain parking restrictions for Downtown City owned Parking Lots and the Parking Garage extending the provisions currently enacted on June 8, 2005 and extended by the City Council on September 21, 2005. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. , "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING TIME LIMITS ON PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON CITY OWNED PARKING LOTS IN THE CITY BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2006 AND JUNE 30, 2006." STAFF ANALYSIS: On June 8, 2005 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 21286 suspending the imposition and enforcement of time limits on parking automobiles on City owned parking lots between the date of June 9, 2005 and September 30, 2005. The City Council extended the temporary suspension to December 31, 2005 on September 21, 2005 adopting Resolution No. 21414. The MainStreet Merchants Association has requested an additional extension to the suspension of time limits on parking of automobiles on City owned parking lots thought June, 2006 allowing them time to gain experience with the pilot program during the tourist season, and to complete and formally present their recommendations and final plan to the City Council. David H. Ready, City er ITEM NO. 4.A. RESOLUTION NO, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING TIME LIMITS ON PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON CITY OWNED PARKING LOTS IN THE CITY BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2006 AND JUNE 30, 2006. The City Council of the City of Palm Springs finds: A. On June 8, 2005 the City Council adopted Resolution 21286 suspending the imposition and enforcement of time limits on parking of automobiles on City owned parking lots between the dates of June 9, 2005 and September 30, 2005. B. On September 21, 2005 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 21414 extending the imposition and enforcement of time limits on parking of automobiles on City owned parking lots between the dates of October 1, 2005 and December 31, 2005, C. The MainStreet Merchants Association is working on an integrated parking plan for the Central Business District and has requested an extension to the suspension of time limits on parking of automobiles on City owned parking lots through June, 2006 to allow them time to complete and formally present their plan to the City Council. D. The City Manager, pursuant to Section 12.32.050 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, has examined and surveyed all City owned parking lots and has determined that the continuation of this suspension of time limits on parking of vehicles on City owned parking lots between the dates of January 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006 is warranted and will not adversely affect the availability of parking in these lots. The City Council of the City of Palm Springs therefore resolves: Section 1. The City Council suspends the imposition and enforcement of time limits on the parking of motor vehicles on City owned parking lots between January 1, 2006 and June 30, 2006, Section 2. Time limits on the parking of motor vehicles on City owned parking lots in effect on June 8, 2005 shall be deemed fully reinstated, imposed, and enforceable on July 1, 2006. Section 3. Except as expressly provided in this resolution, all regulations governing Resolution No. Page 2 the driving, stopping, parking, or leaving standing of vehicles on City owned parking lots shall remain in full force and effect. ADOPTED THIS 14T" DAY OF DECEMBER, 2005. David H. Ready, City Manager ATTEST: James Thompson, City Clerk CERTIFICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ) 1, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that Resolution No. is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on December 14, 2005, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: James Thompson, City Clerk City of Palm Springs, California