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RESOLUTION NO. 96-24
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF UKIAH APPROVING AND ADOPTING
THE DOWNTOWN PARKING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on June 5, 1992, the City Council and the Ukiah
Redevelopment Agency adopted the Ukiah Downtown Revitalization Master
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan identifies an inefficient utilization of
existing resources and calls for improved management of those resources
through the development of a Parking Improvement Program, of which
various elements are defined within the Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Master Plan Committee has continued to convene
and subsequently completed the proposed Downtown Parking Improvement
Program, as defined in Exhibit "A" of this document; and
WHEREAS, extensive public input from downtown merchants, businessmen,
and employees, as well as the City of Ukiah Traffic Engineering
Committee, Planning Commission, and general citizenry, has been sought
and included in the Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to directives
established in the Downtown Revitalization Master Plan, the City Council
does hereby approve and adopt the Downtown Parking Improvement Program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of October, 1995, by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Mastin,
Mayor Schneiter.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Cathy MoK/y, City/Clerk
4 :Res :Parkln~
Malone, Wattenburger, Shoemaker, and
PREPARED BY THE
UKIAH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Octo~r,l~5
Introduction
This program is intended to implement the policies and directives identified in the Downtown
Revitalization Master Plan, adopted by the City Council and UkJah Redevelopment Agency on
June 5, 1992. While the Master Plan identified resources in excess of 1,400 parldng spaces in
the downtown, it also identified a number of deficiencies in the use of those resources.
Collectively, these findings indicate the most efficient and cost-effective method of improving
downtown parking is to maximize the utilization of existing resources, while remaining vigilant and
responsive to increasing demands resulting from successful revitalization. This finding has
become the foundation of the Program, and has led to the formation of the following goals,
objectives and Program policies:
Goal 1.
Goal 2.
Maximize the utilization of existing parking resources.
Provide flexibility and creativity in solving the parking problems associated with
downtown revitalization.
Goal 3.
Enhance and diversity the parldng scheme in the downtown.
Goal 4. Increase pedestrian, bicycle, and mass transit access.
Goal 5. Increase off-street parking resources in response to demand
development and Redevelopment projects.
from new
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Utilize the existing parking lots for designated downtown employee parking.
Provide incentives to ensure use of the existing parking lots by employees.
Enhance identification of off-street parking lots.
Establish designated juror parking for the Courthouse.
Provide alternatives to individual vehicle use through the increase and
enhancement of pedestrian, bicycle, and mass l]'ansit access, services, and
parking facilities in the downtown.
Downtown Parking Prol:lram Pollcle.~
Policy A: Business Owner and Employee Parking
It shall be the primary policy of the Downtown Parking District to ensure employee parking
within the downtown core be concentrated off-street whenever possible, and that parking
permits be available upon request. Downtown Parking Permits shall be issued on a
specific location basis. Permits for off-street spaces may be made available in the areas
designated in Exhibit "A."
Policy B: Permit and Meter Fees
The City Council may from time to time consider, adopt, and/or revise a Fee Schedule for
metered and permitted public parking. Said Fee Schedules shall be reviewed by the
Council during the annual budget process for the purpose of considering fee adjustments,
or at such other times as the Council deems necessary. A volume discount shall be
integrated into the adopted Fee Schedule for businesses, organizations, and/or agencies
seeking to secure a minimum of six (6) or more parking spaces within the Parking District
on an annual basis. Every effort shall be made to research and develop incentives for
ridesharing to induce carpooling among downtown employees and shall also be
incorporated into the Fee Schedule.
Policy C: Time Zones
Time zones within the Parking District are enforced Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. only, and on-street parking within these time zones shall remain unmetered and
free to the public during non-enforcement hours. The Parking District may, however,
enforce parking regulations, time limits, and/or fees within off-street municipal parking
facilities, seven (7) days per week, 24 hours per day in response to increased demand on
resources. Parking regulations within each municipal facility shall be so posted and
approved by the City Council.
The Downtown Master Plan identifies the need for some short-term parking times within
the Parking District to meet the specific needs of businesses and create high tumover of
parking spaces. Time zones must be balanced to accomplish this goal while not
overburdening enforcement and still creating the opportunity for 'browsing" in the
downtown. To enhance the availability of parkJng resources and create turnover for the
destination customer, 24 minute spaces shall be established along each block of School
Street. The number of spaces so designated shall be determined by business needs and
the overall number of spaces available within that block. In no case shall the number of
24-minute spaces exceed two per side of each block.
Policy D: Metered Parking
Metered parking shall be limited to the area of the District east of Pine Street; with the
exception of School Street, between Smith and Clay Streets. On-street meters shall
provide for up to a five (5) hour maximum, and off-street meters shail provide for a ten
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(10) hour maximum. This action i~ to encourage centralized long-term parking off-street.
Policy E: Handicapped Parkln¢l
Handicapped parking shall be placed within all municipal perking facilities at a ratio of one
handicapped space per 25 standard spaces. On-street handicapped parking shall be
provided on School and Main Streets, at the rate of one space per 500 lineal feet of curb
frontage. This requirement may be satisfied by the provision of additional spaces within
appropriately located municipal lots.
Policy F: Parkln;I Resource Improvements
Parking facility improvements include landscaping and aesthetic upgrades, and the
acquisition and the eventual construction of new facilities. Improvements to existing
facilities shall be accomplished through the streetscape improvement Program and will
include Iow intensity decorative security lights, enhanced pedestrian walkways through the
lots, perimeter landscaping, and interior tree planters. All parking lot improvements will
be completed in accordance with the Downtown Design Guide.
On-street parking resources shall be increased where possible through the elimination of
unnecessary loading zones, no parking zones, and the realignment of parallel speces to
diagonal spaces.
The Redevelopment Agency will initiate negotiations with applicable property owners along
the west side of Main Street for the purpose of securing long term leases on underutilized
poorly configured parcels and inaccessible existing private lots. Acquisition of leases on
these properties will allow the Agency to improve these properties through consolidation,
coordination of circulation, and aesthetics. The net effect will be the creation of additional
resources on currently undeveloped and highly underutilized properties, maximizing
existing resources, while minimizing large acquisition costs.
Policy G: Public Awareness
The public awareness Program shall include an active campaign to promote not only
identification of facilities but usage as well. City lots are currently identified by signage,
however, landscape improvements should provide spotlighting of those signs along with
security lighting throughout the lots. Informational flyers and brochures, including maps
and type of peridng available, shall be developed and distributed to downtown businesses,
inserted in local publications, and distributed through utility billings. Workshops with
downtown businesses should include counseling employees to promote a positive image
of downtown shopping and parking.
Policy H: Jury Parklnq
Every effort shall be made to develop and maintain a Program which provides convenient,
available, and if possible, complimentary parking for jurors encouraging them to shop and
eat in the downtown while on jury duty. A specific Program shall be completed in
cooperation with the Jury Commissioner's office and forwarded to the City Council for
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approval.
Policy I: Requirements for New Development
Parking requirements for new construction within the Parking District shall be calculated
at one space per 350 square feet of net leasable space, eliminating hallways, closets,
elevator shafts, restrooms, and mechanical equipment areas from the calculations.
An in-lieu parking fee shall be established within the Parking District to assist development
of private parcels and provide for future resources. The purpose of these fees is to allow
property owners in possession of parcels too small to support development with on-site
parking, to "purchase" off-site spaces. By opting for an in-lieu fee, these owners can
increase the square footage of a project, making it economically feasible, while funding
future improvements to public facilities to offset project impacts. This should facilitate new
development on many of the smaller parcels which currently would require a cumbersome,
and difficult to attain, variance.
Policy J: Bicycle Parklnq
The Downtown Parking Improvement Program provides for the addition of new bike racks
strategically placed along downtown streets and within public lots.
In addition, the adoption of this Program will provide developers with a parking
requirement exemption for new construction at the rate of three bike spaces per vehicle
space, not to exceed the exemption of two (2) spaces per parcel, or 15% of total parking
requirement, whichever is greater.
Bicycle parking amenities will be incorporated into the landscape and pedestrian areas as
well as within municipal lots. Bicycle traffic will be encouraged along all downtown streets.
Bike lanes shall be included in future street improvements wherever possible.
Policy K: Future Improvements
Off-street parking facilities are lacking south of Church Street. This area should be
targeted first for future parking expansion. Additional off-street parking may be needed
north of Church Street, contingent upon development and/or revitalization of the Palace
Hotel and the completion of potential restaurants in this area. Further improvements and
increases in resources may include expansions of existing facilities and should be based
upon demand created by future projects and the success of the revitalization effort. The
Master Plan calls for close monitoring of parking demand, and development of resources
in response to increases in that demand. With improvements in the impact of employee
parking, the need for additional resources should be assessed at a future date.
The City of Ukiah and Ukiah Redevelopment Agency shall, in cooperation with the
Mendocino Transit Authority, initiate a public transportation Program for the downtown.
This Program shall include a designated shuttle service connecting the Redwood Business
Park, Perkins Street Shopping District, and the Downtown Shopping District. Every effort
shall be made to create this service through a public/private partnership with direct funding
being provided through businesses and retailers within the service area. Rider charge to
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the public for this shuttle service should be complimentary, if possible.
Future improvements identified in this Program ara intended to ensure greater availability
of both on- and off-street parking resources and provide the foundation to meet any
increasing demands in accordance with the Downtown Master Plan.
Policy L: Administration
Parking development, implementation, and administration of the Parking Distdct will be the
responsibility of the Redevelopment Agency in the course of carrying out the
responsibilities of the Downtown Master Plan. Enforcement will remain the responsibility
of Public Safety and the Redevelopment Agency will coordinate with the Traffic
Engineering Committee in parking issues which may result in impacts to traffic circulation.
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EXHIBIT "A"
On-Street Permit Locations
Oak Street (Between Church & Seminary) 25 100%
School Street (Seminary to Clay) 5 45%
(Henry to Smith) 12 63%
Pine Street (Henry to Smith) 5 45%
(Smith to Standley) 5 ' 41%
(Perkins to Church) 5 41%
(Church to Stephenson) 5 45%
(Stephcnson to Clay) 5 41%
Bush Street (Smith to Standley) 10 71%
(Standley to Perkins) 5 50%
(Perk/ns to Church) 7 50%
Seminary (State to School - median) 14 100%
postable
(School to Oak - median) 14 100%
postable
(School to Oak - curbside) 9 69%
Clay Street (West of Oak) 10 50%
Perkins (Oak to Pine) 4 57%
(Pine to Bush) 4 50%
Smadley (Oak to Pine) 7 64%
Smith Street (Oak to Pine) 2 40%
(Pine to Bush) 4 57%
TOTAL I 1571
Prime locations to be utilized first