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Council adopts residential permit-parking ordinance framework, directs enforcement rollout
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance framework establishing a residential permit-parking program process (removing voter-registration proof, initial default of one free permit per residence but with council discretion to authorize more), and directed staff to pursue a citywide parking study and enforcement contract implementation; council members and residents urged two free permits and higher guest-permit allowances.
City staff and consultant Hexagon presented a revised residential permit-parking (RPP) ordinance that the council adopted as a framework for future RPP areas. The ordinance establishes the program's process (resident-initiated petitions or council initiation after study), removes voter-registration as proof of residency, and sets a default of one free resident permit per dwelling (council may adopt a resolution to change permit counts and fees).
Council discussion focused on enforcement timing, permit counts and cultural considerations. Several council members asked that the city finalize a contract with an enforcement vendor (Laz Parking) and gather occupancy data from a citywide parking study before final implementation. Many council members and speakers urged a policy of two free permits per household and higher annual guest-permit allowances (20 was suggested as too low; several asked for 30+). Staff said enforcement-first rollout is expected in the coming months and that a fee study and program details would return to council as a resolution.
The council voted to waive the first reading and adopt the RPP ordinance as presented with direction to return with program details, a citywide parking study and fee analysis. The council also requested regular updates on enforcement performance and data to inform later implementation choices.
Next steps: staff will finalize enforcement contracting, complete the citywide parking study, draft a fee schedule and return to council with a resolution to adopt program implementation details.
