Buena Park approves preferential parking district on Adams Way and Jackson Way; adds speed study

The Buena Park City Council unanimously approved a resolution to establish Preferential Parking District No. 14 on Adams Way and Jackson Way, a measure staff says will increase on-street capacity by roughly 48 spaces and require resident hang tags and signage paid from the FY25–26 budget.

Staff presentation: City Principal Engineer Nader Alcon told the council the application submitted on 06/02/2025 met the city policy requirements, including two‑thirds resident approval and a self‑contained boundary. ‘‘If approved, Preferential Parking District Number 14 would be established, and staff would install the required signage and purchase new vehicle hang tags for residents to purchase and pick up from city hall,’’ Alcon said. Staff estimated sign installation at approximately $8,000 and hang tags at approximately $2,500; both costs are included in the proposed FY25–26 budget.

Resident concerns and staff response: Several residents who live on Adams Way and Jackson Way said the recent curb‑painting and frontage road changes increased parking availability but created new safety and sight‑line problems for cars exiting the neighborhood onto Grand Avenue. One resident described large vehicles parked close to a curve as creating a blind spot for drivers. Public works staff acknowledged the line‑of‑sight concerns, explained that the original proposal included targeted red curbing to preserve sight lines and said staff would re-evaluate and can extend parking prohibitions if needed. Staff also explained permit types: permanent hang tags are normally $10 each ($20 for a two‑year term) and one‑day guest passes are $1 each; households are typically eligible to purchase two permanent tags, with an administrative process to request additional tags based on demonstrated need.

Traffic measures and follow-up: Council member Sani moved an amendment to add a speed survey on Grand Avenue and for staff to proactively place speed stencils on the pavement; the motion, seconded by Council member Hoch, passed unanimously. Staff estimated tag production and sign installation would take about two months from order to enforcement, including a community notification and grace period before ticketing begins.

What happens next: The council’s approval establishes the district and directs staff to install signage, produce and distribute hang tags, begin public outreach about the program and conduct the requested speed survey on Grand Avenue. Enforcement will follow the standard notification grace period described by the police department and public works.