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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091923-07.1 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 7.1 TO: Mayor and Town Council September 19, 2023 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 67-2023, reinstating parking fees for the Downtown Danville Employee Permit Parking Program effective January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024 BACKGROUND Downtown Danville’s Employee Parking Permit Program began in 2010 with the goal of providing parking opportunities for merchants and employees of businesses within Downtown Danville and to assist in promoting economic vitality for downtown businesses by maximizing parking opportunities for patrons. The program provides merchants and their employees affordable all-day parking privileges in designated areas downtown. The program divides available parking into three distinct zones with a two-tiered fee structure (Attachment B). Zone 1 (white zone) is the periphery of the downtown and is historically charged the first-tier annual fee. Zones 2 and 3 (red and blue zones) are in the higher demand areas of the downtown and are historically charged the second-tier annual fee. Parking fees from the program’s start in 2010 through 2016 were $25 for Zone 1, and $50 for Zones 2 and 3. Fees for permits in Zone 1 were reduced to $0 in 2017 to further support business activity and participation in the program. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, permit parking fees were waived in all three zones to assist downtown merchants during the challenging business climate. The Town has kept this free parking program in place since 2020 (Attachment C). DISCUSSION Town staff recommends reinstating fees for the Downtown Danville Employee Permit Parking Program starting on January 1, 2024. With positive signs of economic vitality returning to the downtown core, the Town can now return to a parking management plan that can recuperate some operating costs while still promoting accessible parking for merchants and customers. The following table displays the historical and proposed pricing structure for the Downtown Danville Employee Permit Parking Program. Downtown Danville Employee 2 September 19, 2023 Permit Parking Program 2010-16 Rates 2017-19 Rates 2020-23 Rates Proposed 2024 Rates (reinstated from 2016) Zone 1 $25 $0 $0 $25 Zone 2 $50 $50 $0 $50 Zone 3 $50 $50 $0 $50 At the start of the 2024 calendar year, the Town will change vendors from iParq to Clancy Systems, Inc. to process and distribute parking permits and ticketing. Clancy Systems Inc. provides a more efficient software platform at a lower cost. The permit management vendor provides a platform for employees to purchase permits online, print and distribute permits to program participants, and provides web-based software to assist Police Department staff with parking permit enforcement. PUBLIC CONTACT Town staff will communicate any rate changes for the 2024 Downtown Danville Employee Permit Parking Program by email and direct mail communications in the Fall of 2023 to all business owners in the downtown district. The Town will also post updates on social media platforms. FISCAL IMPACT The following table provides an estimate of the number of permits to be sold, operating fees and revenue to be collected in 2024 through the reinstituted program. Revenue collected will be used by the Police Department to offset salaries for the two new Community Service Officer positions and the one Parking Assistant position. Zone 2024 permit quantity (est.)* 2024 contract operator fees** 2024 revenue (est.) Zone 1 ($25/permit) 103 $103 $2,472 Zone 2 ($50/permit) 189 $378 $9,072 Zone 3 ($50/permit) 155 $310 $7,440 Est. 2024 total revenue $18,984 *Represents permits sold in 2023 as estimated quantity for 2024. **Operation fees to be paid to Clancy Systems at $1 per Zone 1 permit sold; $2 per Zone 2 or 3 permit sold. RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. 67-2023, reinstating parking fees for the Downtown Danville Employee Permit Parking Program effective January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. Downtown Danville Employee 2 September 19, 2023 Permit Parking Program Prepared by: Adam Cleary Transportation Program Specialist Reviewed by: Diane J. Friedmann Development Services Director Attachments: A - Resolution No. 67-2023 B - 2023 Downtown Danville Employee Permit Parking Program brochure C - 2023 Downtown Danville Employee Permit Parking Program letter cover letter RESOLUTION NO. 67-2023 REINSTATING PARKING FEES FOR THE DOWNTOWN DANVILLE EMPLOYEE PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2024 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024 WHEREAS, the Town implemented the Downtown Parking Management Plan in 2010; and WHEREAS, the Downtown Parking Management Plan divides parking into three distinct zones with a two-tiered permit fee structure; and WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic the Town Council agreed to waive parking permit fees in all three zones to assist downtown merchants during the challenging business climate; and WHEREAS, Town staff recommends reinstating parking permit fees in all three zones of the Downtown Danville Employee Permit Parking Program effective January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council hereby reinstates parking fees for the Downtown Danville Employee Permit Parking Program. APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on September 19, 2023, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINED: ABSENT: ______________________________ MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: _______________________________ ______________________________ CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK DocuSign Envelope ID: 0666DD7D-05F2-43A6-8DE0-20905E7B1DB6 ATTACHMENT A I f y o u a r e a b u s i n e s s o w n e r o r e m p l o y e e o f D o w n t o w n D a n v i l l e , y o u a r e e l i g i b l e t o o r d e r a n E m p l o y e e P a r k i n g P e r m i t f o r A L L D A Y p a r k i n g p r i v i l e g e s , i n d e s i g n a t e d a r e a s o f t h e D o w n t o w n m a r k e d : A L L D A Y P A R K I N G B Y P E R M I T O N L Y 2 0 2 3 D O W N T O W N D A N V I L L E E M P L O Y E E P E R M I T P A R K I N G A T T A C H M E N T B PARKING P E RMIT L OCATIO NS AN D FEES HO W T O ORDE R YOUR PERMIT DANVILLE.THEPERMITSTORE.COM Employee permit parking locations are divided into three “zones” throughout the Downtown, and can be found by referencing the parking permit map below. Permit holders must park within the corresponding zones indicated on the permit. Please note: “Zone 2” and “Zone 3” permits are also valid in “Zone 1.” *To support businesses impacted by COVID-19, permit fees have been waived for calendar year 2022. You will need to verify your place of employment for a parking permit. Submit a recent pay stub or business card that includes your name, business name and business address. QUESTIONS? CALL THE DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT 925.314.3700 1 C O M M U NI T Y C T R TOWN MEETING HALL LI B R A R Y DIAB L O RD TO I -680 DIA B LO R D E P R O S P E CT AV E F RON T ST FRON T ST ROSE ST E LIN DA M E S A R D HARTZ AVE CH U R C H ST SC H O OL S T LIBR ARY/C C MUNI C I PAL LOT F RO NT S TR E ET M UN I C I PA L LO T ROSE STREET MUNICIPAL LOT CLOCK TOWER MUNICIPAL LOT RAILROAD MUNICIPAL LOT SYCAMORE VALLEY PARK AND RIDE LOT HAR TZ WAY LAUREL DR I- 6 8 0 S R V B L V D RAILROAD AVE DANVILLE BLVD LO V E L AN E HARTZ AVE RAILROAD AVE EV A T C E P S O R P W W L I ND A M E S A AV E MUSEUMOF SRV VETS BLDG / SENIOR CTR IRON HORSE TRAIL IRON HORSE TRAILIRON HORSE PLAZA DANVILLE SQUARE THE CROSSROADS 3 WHERE T O PLACE YOUR PARKING PERMIT Parking Permits are nontransferable stickers and need to be attached directly to the inside surface of the front windshield on the lower left-hand corner (driver’s side) of the vehicle to which it has been issued. If you change vehicles or have your windshield replaced over the course of the year, a new permit must be obtained from the Danville Police Department. 2 Employee Permit Parking MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS ZONE 3 PERMIT PARKING$0/YEAR* ZONE 2 PERMIT PARKING $0/YEAR* ZONE 1 PERMIT PARKING$0/YEAR METHO D 1 (PREFERRED) Upload verification documents electronically through the online purchasing process, or once you finish the online application send your documents to Parking_Permits@Danville.ca.gov. Upon verification, your permit will be mailed to you directly. METHO D 2 MUNICIPAL LOT VILLAGE THEATRE Submit verification documents in-person at the Danville Police Department, 500 La Gonda Way, Monday through Friday, except on legal holidays. Upon verification, a permit will be issued over the counter. Please note that office hours, service and wait times may vary due to COVID-19 and staff priorities. 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T o s u p p o r t l o c a l b u s i n e s s e s i m p a c t e d b y t h e C O V I D - 1 9 p a n d e m i c , t h e p a r k i n g p e r m i t f e e h a s b e e n w a i v e d f o r c a l e n d a r y e a r 2 0 2 2 . L E A D B Y E X A M P L E K N O W W H E R E T O P A R K “Small Town Atmosphere Outstanding Quality of Life” 5 0 0 L A G O N D A W A Y , D A N V I L L E , C A L I F O R N I A 9 4 5 2 6 Administration Building Engineering & Planning Transportation Maintenance Police Parks and Recreation (925) 314-3388 (925) 314-3330 (925) 314-3310 (925) 314-3310 (925) 314-3450 (925) 314-3700 (925) 314-3400 DATE: December 19, 2022 TO: Proprietors and Employees of the Downtown Danville Business District FROM: Town of Danville - Police Services and Transportation Departments SUBJECT: 2023 Downtown Employee Permit Parking Program This is to notify all downtown businesses and their employees that 2023 Downtown Employee Parking Permits will be available beginning Monday, December 19, 2022. The mission of the Downtown Employee Permit Parking Program is to provide parking opportunities specifically for merchants and employees of businesses within downtown Danville and to assist in promoting economic vitality for downtown business by maximizing parking opportunities for patrons. The Town encourages owners and managers of businesses within the immediate downtown area to participate and requests that owners and managers also encourage and monitor participation of their employees. Enclosed you will find a brochure on the 2023 program that includes a map identifying employee permit parking locations in the Downtown. Please note that due to COVID-19 and the challenges it has placed on downtown businesses, permits for all permit parking zones will again be free of charge for 2023. Please note that permit fees will be reinstated starting in 2024. Although permits will be free of charge in 2023, parking restrictions will continue to be enforced and employees and merchants must obtain a parking permit and park in the designated permit zones to exercise all day parking privileges. For general questions regarding the Downtown Employee Permit Parking Program, please contact Danville Police Services at (925) 314-3700, via email at ParkingPermits@danville.ca.gov, or via the web at https://www.danville.ca.gov/Downtown-Employee-Permit-Parking. If you require assistance with the online permit ordering process, please contact ThePermitStore.com customer service at (805) 963-9400 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST. Thank you for your participation in the Downtown Employee Permit Parking Program and for contributing to the economic vitality of Downtown Danville. Please post the attached notification and permit parking map at your place of business for the benefit of your employees. The Town and your fellow downtown area businesses thank you! ATTACHMENT C