REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution to Modify Certain Parking Regulations on Alfred Street and Jay Street [Council Pillar: Deliver and Enhance Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure]
Report
BACKGROUND
In 2018 the Muslim Community Association (MCA), property owner of 3003 Scott Boulevard, 3033 Scott Boulevard and 3080 Alfred Street, requested changes to existing parking regulations on Alfred Street and Jay Street due to expanding services and increased patron attendance at their properties (Location Map, Attachment 1).
Alfred Street is a two-lane 25 miles per hour north-south commercial/industrial road, just south of Highway 101 that connects Space Park Drive and Duane Avenue. On-street parking and partial sidewalks are present on both sides of the street, although there are various parking regulations for Alfred Street (e.g. 2-hour parking, 10-hour parking). Parking is congested during the day, with several large vehicles (semis, big rigs) parked on the street. Jay Street is also a two-lane 25 miles per hour north-south commercial/industrial road, just south of Highway 101 that connects Scott Boulevard and Duane Avenue. Parking is not allowed on Jay Street, there is a two-way center turn lane, and there are partial sidewalks on both sides of the street.
The MCA is requesting that parking on Alfred Street be modified to provide 2-hour parking and prohibit vehicles greater than 20-feet in length. The MCA is also requesting that 2-hour parking be allowed on Jay Street and that vehicles greater than 20-feet in length be prohibited from parking on the street. In summary, the MCA expressed their desire for additional parking in the area and expressed concern regarding the amount of large vehicles parking on the street. Due to the use of public parking by patrons of their community association, the MCA expressed concerns regarding the compatibility of large vehicles parked on the street in terms of parking supply (i.e. larger vehicles...
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