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MINUTES
November 8, 2016
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
PARKING PLACE COMMISSION
1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by
Chairperson James
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Shirley James, Chairperson
Jolene Malfatti, Vice Chairperson
Sam Shihadeh, Commissioner
City Staff: Justin Lovell, Commission Secretary
Marissa Garren, Commission Clerk
Other: Maria Martinucci
3. AGENDA REVIEW NO CHANGES
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS / PUBLIC COMMENT
Maria Martinucci asked the Commission what the timeline is for the removal of the 22
parking spaces in the downtown area, which were mentioned in the last commission
meeting. Secretary Lovell replied that there is no current funding for this removal to take
place and that it is currently on hold. It should move forward within the next five to ten
years.
Secretary Lovell spoke on behalf of Dr. Soohoo of South City Chiropractic, located on
Baden Avenue. He inquired about a motorcycle parking space in Lot 12 and whether it
can be made into a regular parking space since motorcycles don’t frequently park in that
Lot. Secretary Lovell added that the City is under no obligation to provide motorcycle
parking in any of the parking lots.
5. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: September 13, 2016
Motion—Commissioner Shihadeh/Second—Vice Chairperson Malfatti to approve
the minutes as submitted. Approved by unanimous voice vote.
6. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS NONE
7. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
a. Removal of two parking meters at Lot 5 and Lot 12 to accommodate disabled
parking spaces in each lot
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Secretary Lovell informed the Commission that this item was a request received
by the City’s Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC). There are currently no disabled
parking spaces in both Lots 5 and 12 and current regulations indicate that
disabled parking should be available. The TAC recommends approving this
request which would involve the removal of two parking meters each from Lots 5
and 12.
Commissioner Shihadeh inquired if these disabled parking spaces will be
metered parking. Secretary Lovell replied that California State Law allows those
with a disabled parking placard to park for free.
Vice Chairperson Malfatti referred back to the oral communication item regarding
the elimination of the motorcycle parking space from Lot 12 and asked if the size
of a motorcycle parking space is smaller than a standard parking space.
Secretary Lovell replied that there are certain regulations on the size of parking
spaces which staff would follow after the motorcycle space has been removed
and the lot is restriped.
Motion—Commissioner Shihadeh/Second—Chairperson James approved
the removal of two parking meters at Lot 5 and Lot 12 to accommodate disabled
parking spaces in each lot. Approved by unanimous voice vote. (Approved by roll
call vote (3-0-0).
b. Waiver of parking fees at the Miller Avenue Parking Garage and select parking
meters for upcoming events
Secretary Lovell announced that staff is slightly modifying past practice of having
free parking available in the Miller Parking Garage and at all metered spaces for
Small Business Saturday and during two additional weeks in December. Since
there is already high parking occupancy, especially on Grand Avenue, free
parking can worsen the parking situation for metered spaces throughout that
time. Staff recommends that since the Miller Parking Garage still has available
capacity and the goal is to encourage parking in that location, to recommend free
parking only in the Garage on November 26, 2016 for Small Business Saturday,
and to waive parking on December 3, 2016 on the 400 block of Grand Avenue for
the Santa Comes to Town event.
Secretary Lovell also added that an email was received from Kamala Silva, who
runs the Everything South City Facebook page, after the agenda was issued
requesting that all parking is free across all of South San Francisco on Small
Business Saturday. The Commission has the option to approve or disapprove
this request.
Maria Martinucci inquired on whether Miller Avenue Parking Garage parking
permits will need to still be purchased for the month of December. Secretary
Lovell responded that this will not be necessary since the City will provide free
parking for that entire month.
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Commissioner Shihadeh inquired why free parking will be offered for all
December in the Miller Parking Garage, instead of only one designated floor.
Secretary Lovell responded that this would provide an opportunity to generate
traffic to park in the Garage, since it is underutilized and there will be a higher
parking demand in the next few years.
Motion—Commissioner Shihadeh/Second—Chairperson James approved
the waiver of parking fees at the Miller Avenue Parking Garage and select
parking meters for upcoming events. Approved by unanimous voice vote.
(Approved by roll call vote (3-0-0).
c. Parking sponsorship policy
Secretary Lovell mentioned that the owners of Armstrong Brewery attended last
month’s commission meeting with the interest to sponsor parking. This option
would be revenue-neutral since the sponsor will pay for the parking for a certain
amount of time at a set price per meter per day.
Staff is recommending a parking sponsorship program to be made available for
downtown businesses to sponsor parking, also giving them an opportunity to
market their business. Requirements to the sponsor would involve they pay for a
minimum of 10 meters.
Chairperson James asked if there should be a timeline for this program.
Secretary Lovell replied that staff can pilot this program for a year to see if any
other businesses, other than Armstrong, would be interested in participating.
Maria Martinucci asked if this program can be made available to all businesses,
other than only those located in the downtown area.
Commissioner Shihadeh asked how the businesses will be advertised when
participating in the program. Secretary Lovell answered that a message will be
on the screen of the smart parking meters including the business name.
Vice Chairperson commented that this program would help entice shoppers to
the downtown area. She would like to see this program go throughout the holiday
season of 2017.
Motion—Commissioner Shihadeh/Second—Chairperson James approved
the Parking Sponsorship Policy for one year until December 31, 2017. Approved
by unanimous voice vote. (Approved by roll call vote (3-0-0).
8. ITEMS FROM STAFF
a. Parking Study Implementation Plan
Secretary Lovell updated the Commission that the Parking Study presentation to
the City Council has been postponed to the December 14, 2016 date. This study
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has given staff an opportunity to focus on how to implement changes throughout
the downtown in the next few years. Staff has phased the parking plan into
phases over the next two year period as noted in the staff report. He also
reminded the Commission to provide their feedback to the proposed phases
included in the staff report, which will be included in the presentation to City
Council.
The first parking phase is to adopt a rate policy in the core streets that are
metered in order to maintain 85% occupancy. This would involve periodic rate
adjustments. Also, parking time limits would increase from one to two hour time
limits in the core locations, allowing people not to feel rushed if they plan to stay
in the downtown area for more than an hour.
The second phase would involve adding another parking meter technician.
Currently, there is one technician who collects and counts the money from the
meters. With an additional technician, shifts would be staggered instead of
working the same shift and they will also have the ability to enforce parking. The
elimination of
The number of parking permit spaces in the MPG would increase and reduce
hourly and daily spaces. Also, the number of daily permit spaces would be
eliminated and replaced with metered spaces. Since 212 spaces will be needed
in the next five to ten years, an additional structure will be needed which can
mostly be funded by the Parking District. The formalization of an overnight
parking program is also recommended allowing anyone to park in the parking lots
overnight.
Vice Chairperson inquired about the overnight parking program and whether the
City will be responsible for any damage made to vehicles parked in any of the
parking lots overnight. Secretary Lovell replied that there is language on the back
of the parking permits stating that the City is not responsible.
Once the parking study is approved and adopted by the City Council, staff would
return to the Commission meeting and work out a formalized policy to guide any
rate adjustments to follow.
Commissioner Shihadeh suggested that the installation of more smart parking
meters be installed throughout the downtown area, other than Grand Avenue.
Secretary Lovell also added that 11 sensors have been installed on Maple
Avenue which has collected good data.
Vice Chairperson also inquired whether smart parking meters will be removed
when downtown parking changes to parallel parking in the next 5-10 years.
There is no design work being done and that this has been lowered on the
priority list, therefore won’t be taking place soon.
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9. ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION NONE
Chairperson James adjourned the meeting at 5:49 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________ _____________________________
Justin Lovell Shirley James
Parking Place Commission Secretary Chairperson