REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Resolution to Modify On-Street Parking Regulations on Cecil Avenue between Henry Avenue and Dorcich Street
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
Cecil Avenue between Henry Avenue and Dorcich Street is a 25-mph residential and commercial street with single family residential uses along the northern side of the street and commercial uses along the southern side of the street. Along the northern side of Cecil Avenue, existing on-street parking is regulated by 1-Hour and 2-Hour time-limited parking from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays excepted). Homeowners do have the option of obtaining an exemption permit from the City that exempts them from the time restrictions. There are no on-street parking restrictions along the southern side of Cecil Avenue.
Residents along the northside of Cecil Avenue have raised concerns regarding commercial business use of Cecil Avenue between Henry Avenue and Dorcich Street. Specifically, residents have stated that used car brokers, with offices on Cecil Avenue, use the southern side of Cecil Avenue for storing, maintaining, and cleaning for-sale vehicles in the public right of way. This has led to excess trash, debris, and noise complaints with residents stating their quality of life has been impacted.
Petition to Establish a new Residential Permit Parking Zone: Previously, residents submitted a petition for a new Residential Permit-Only Parking (RPP) zone for Cecil Avenue, Westridge Drive, North Henry Avenue, and Dorcich Avenue. In accordance with the City Council approved "Guidelines for Designation of Residential Permit Parking Areas," the Department of Public Works (DPW) surveyed residents to determine potential support for the creation of an RPP zone. Of the 93 properties surveyed, 29 (31%) were in support of the RPP zone. Per the RPP policy, the residents were informed that an RPP zone would not...
Click here for full text