AGENDA CAPTION:
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Receive a staff presentation and hold discussion regarding the implementation of near-term parking management strategies, and provide direction to staff.
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Meeting date: December 6, 2016
Department: CMO - Kevin Burke, Economic Development & Downtown Administrator
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CITY COUNCIL GOAL: Economic Vitality and Responsible Finances
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENT(s):
Economic Development Goal 4: An enhanced and diverse local economic environment that is prosperous, efficient and provides improved opportunities to residents.
LUG201: Develop a parking plan in downtown.
NHG202: Develop a plan to reduce congestion and parking issues caused near campus.
NHG406: Develop a plan to manage parking demand.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this item is to present the near-term recommendations of our parking management consultant, Kimley-Horn, and to seek direction regarding implementation of these recommended action items.
Based on input received from City staff and community stakeholders, the project team recommends the following near-term action items:
Recommendation # 1: Enhance and Expand the Parking Enforcement Program
It is recommended that the City of San Marcos immediately pursue implementation of an enhanced and expanded parking enforcement program using License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology. This recommendation reflects feedback from downtown stakeholders and Council Members requesting enhanced and expanded parking enforcement while continuing to advance plans for on-street paid parking. A Technical Memorandum with guidance on the procurement of Mobile License Plate Recognition technology is attached.
Recommendation # 2: Uniform 2-Hour Parking Time Limit Downtown
It is recommended that the City of San Marcos immediately implement changes to existing on-street time restrictions to adopt a uniform 2-hour parking time limit for the entire downtown ar...
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