APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS OF CURRENT
 STREET SWEEPING RESTRICTIONS AND PRACTICES

 

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled " a resolution of the city council of the city of hermosa beach, california, designating parking time limits on certain streets for street sweeping purposes" .

Summary:

Street sweeping in an integral part of the overall maintenance of the City’s streets, rights-of way and parking lots, particularly in the downtown area. In addition, as Co-Permittee with the County of Los Angeles for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Stormwater Permit, the City adheres to the requirements set forth in the Model Programs for Stormwater Management within the County of Los Angeles, Public Agency Activities (see attached). The goals set forth in this document include the following:

• Sweeping curbed streets to reduce the discharge of pollutants associated with activities occurring in street and road rights-of way.
• Minimization of the discharge of pollutants associated with the maintenance of streets and roads.

Power sweeping the streets keeps the City in compliance with the Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) and the goals set by the County of Los Angeles.

Commercial - The downtown area has been power swept since the 1960’s and on a daily basis since 1992. Most of the area does not have signage indicating parking restrictions for street sweeping. The ever-increasing use of the downtown area brings increased litter and debris to both the street and gutter. A majority of the metered parking spaces are occupied during the designated sweeping hours of 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. The sweeper, therefore, is unable to completely sweep this area.

Residential - The residential areas of the City have also been power swept since the 1960’s. Staff, residents and elected City officials have all expressed the desire to reduce the 4-hour parking restrictions for street sweeping. In 1999, the restrictions were reduced to 2 hours along Hermosa Avenue from 10th Street south to Herondo. In addition, selected commercial area restrictions along 2nd Street were reduced to a one-hour parking restriction in order to allow for street sweeping. All new signage was posted on the meters in order to ensure visibility. Staff has scheduled similar signage changes for the north end of Hermosa Avenue in the current fiscal year.

Commission Status:

This matter was heard by the Public Works Commission on August 8, 2001, at which time the Commission voted to support the request.

Analysis:

Commercial – The proposed changes are needed to enable proper cleaning of the downtown area. The introduction of alternating restricted parking during the sweeper hours of operation will allow for a thorough cleaning of the downtown area one day per week. Both the cleaning contractor and Parking Enforcement should be able to work with this variation. The proposed restriction modifications adjust the restricted parking to allow for sweeping only. Any other restrictions such as permitted parking hours or hours of enforcement of same will remain unchanged.

Residential - To date, the changes in the sweeper hours of operation have been well received. The sweeper operator has been able to complete assigned duties within the allotted two-hour window, Parking Enforcement has received fewer complaints about signs not being visible and both the residential and commercial areas have a reduced period of restricted parking. There should be no difficulty introducing the changes to the north end of Hermosa Avenue. The proposed modifications change the period of restriction only – the assigned days will not change.

Fiscal Impact:

Cost of needed materials has been incorporated into the FY 2001-02 budget.

Alternatives:

1. Support the proposed parking restriction modifications.
2. Modify Staff’s recommendations and have Staff forward the altered proposal to Council for approval.
3. Maintain status quo.

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PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS OF STREET SWEEPING PARKING RESTRICTIONS

LOCATIONS		CURRENT RESTRICTIONS	PROPOSED RESTRICTIONS	HOURS OF PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Hermosa Ave., 14th St. north to 35th St.
	east side and west median	Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	3-hr limit and 24-hr permit parking enforced 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
	west side and east median	Monday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & Monday, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Monday, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Pier Ave., PCH west to Ardmore Ave.
	north side	None	Monday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.	2-hr limit enforced 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
	south side	None	Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.	no restrictions
Pier Ave., Valley Drive west to Hermosa Ave.
	north side	Monday, 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.	Monday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.	2-hr limit enforced 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
	south side	Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.	Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Hermosa Ave., 10th St. north to 14th St.
	east side	None	Monday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.	3-hr limit enforced 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
	west side	None	Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
11th St., Hermosa Ave. west to Beach Dr.
	north side	None	Monday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.	3-hr limit enforced 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
	south side	None	Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Taxi Zone, Hermosa Ave. at Pier Ave,
	Taxi Zone	None	Daily, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Bard north of Pier Ave.
	east side	Monday, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.	Monday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.	2-hr limit enforced 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
	west side	Tuesday, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.	Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Bard south of Pier Ave.
	west side	Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.	Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.	2-hr limit enforced 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Parking Lot B		None	Monday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.	3-hr limit enforced 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Parking Lot F	(New lot effective 9/14/01)	None	Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	3-hr limit enforced 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
22nd Street west of Hermosa Ave. *
	both sides	Monday, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.	Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	3-hr limit enforced 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
* Change agreed to by restaurant owner.

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RESOLUTION NO. 01-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING PARKING TIME LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS FOR STREET SWEEPING PURPOSES

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, intends to continue to improve public convenience and safety, and

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE THAT:

SECTION 1. The east side and west median of Hermosa Avenue from 14th Street north to 35th Street shall be posted as NO PARKING on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.;

The west side and east median of Hermosa Avenue from 14th Street north to 35th Street shall be posted as NO PARKING on Mondays from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.;

The north side of Pier Avenue from Pacific Coast Highway west to Hermosa Avenue shall be posted as NO PARKING on Mondays from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.;

The south side of Pier Avenue from Hermosa Avenue east to Pacific Coast Highway shall be posted as NO PARKING on Fridays from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.;

The east side of Hermosa Avenue from 10th Street north to 14th Street shall be posted as NO PARKING on Mondays from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.;

The west side of Hermosa Avenue from 14th Street south to 10th Street shall be posted for NO PARKING on Fridays from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.;

The north side of 11th Street from Hermosa Avenue west to Beach Drive shall be posted for NO PARKING on Mondays from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.;

The south side of 11th Street from Beach Drive east to Hermosa Avenue shall be posted for no parking on Friday’s from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.;

The Taxi Zone on Hermosa Avenue at Pier Avenue shall be posted for NO PARKING daily from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.;

The east side of Bard Street from Pier Avenue north to the end shall be posted NO PARKING on Mondays from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.;

The west side of Bard Street from the end south to 11th Street shall be posted for NO PARKING on Fridays from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.;

Parking Lot B, located between 13th Court and 13th Street, shall be posted for NO PARKING on Mondays from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.;

Parking Lot F, located between 14th Court and 14th Street, shall be posted for NO PARKING on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.; and

The east and west sides of 22nd Street from Hermosa Avenue to Beach Drive shall be posted for NO PARKING on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

SECTION 2. The Director of Public Works is authorized to remove, replace and/or install the appropriate signs and/or markings designating these parking restrictions.

SECTION 3. This resolution shall become effective once the appropriate signage is in place.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 28TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2001.

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