SAND AND STRAND RUN PARKING WAIVER

 

Recommendation

It is recommended by staff that the Commission waive parking fees and time limits for the meters along Pier Avenue (from Manhattan Avenue to Hermosa Avenue) and Hermosa Avenue between 8 ^th and 16 ^th Streets, during the Sand and Strand Run on Sunday, February 13, 2000, from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

 

Background

The Sand and Strand Run is an annual Hermosa Beach event now in its 48 ^th year and runs from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. The run is unique, consisting of 55 percent sand and 45 percent Strand terrain. Please see attached flier from last year’s race. The run is co-sponsored by the City and PROJECTtouch, with proceeds being divided equally. PROJECTtouch is a local non-profit agency serving at-risk youth and families since 1973.

 

Analysis

It is hoped that free parking will encourage greater participation. Impact to the collection of parking fees is minimal since the race(s) begin and end early morning, partially before fees are even collected. Furthermore, the new Downtown Parking Structure will be in operation at that time. Last year’s event had seen a resurgence of participants, with nearly twice the runners as the previous year. A similar request to waive parking fees has been made of the City Council over the past several years and has been approved. The request to approve this would again maintain the integrity of one of Hermosa Beach’s consistently popular community events.

 

Fiscal Impact: Undetermined (At maximum potential usage = $275)

Resident: 50 meters X 5 hrs. X $0.50/hr. = $125

Commercial: 100 meters X 3 hrs. X $0.50/hr. = $150

Estimated Event Revenue: $1,900 (City’s Share)

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