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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - OVERSIZE VEHICLE PARKING REGS (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approva . Item to be presented by:{en Strinlin DATE: January 9, 2001 SUBJECT: OVERSIZED VEHICLE ORDINANCE — ADDING CHAPTER 12.94 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OVERSIZED VEHICLE PARKING REGULATIONS DEPARTMENT: City Manager City Council adopt the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance adding Chapter 12.94 to the Santa Clarita Municipal Code, with an effective date of April 1, 2001, and a policy establishing that the ordinance is to be enforced on a complaint basis. On September 12, 2000, the City Council heard a presentation on the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance, received public testimony and closed the public hearing. Subsequently, the City Council passed the Ordinance to second reading and directed staff to report back to Council on December 12, 2000, with an evaluation of available storage spaces. Due to time constraints, the Council continued the item to January 9, 2001. In the original survey presented to Council on September 12, 2000, staff found that although there were over 20 storage facilities in the Santa Clarita Valley, with the exception of a few, almost all of them indicated they had no spaces available. In fact, the original survey showed that there were approximately 159 spaces, most of which were at Country Girl RV (100 spaces). Therefore, in the present survey of storage spaces, staffs assessment focused on storage facilities that expressed intent, when the prior survey was conducted, to expand their facility in the event that the oversized vehicle ordinance was adopted. In conducting this survey staff visited three facilities that indicated they had spaces available. Based on these visits and discussion with storage personnel, the following information was found: Stora¢e Facility Ayallabl Under Cover Indoor & Outdoor Storage 800+ 26 acres of land available Valencia Travel Village, 98 Upon demand has land for additional 157 spaces Country Girl RV, 100+ Upon demand has land for additional 200 spaces TOTAL POTENTIAL VACANT SPACES 695+: '' . Adopted: °, i' Agenda it : 4 Staff made a personal visit to these facilities to determine whether these figures were accurate. All three indicated that the expansion of the spaces is dependent upon demand. All three facilities are gated and provide overnight security. Therefore, based on these data it appears as though storage space is sufficient to meet the demands should the ordinance be enacted. It is important to note that staff did not include spaces that are in the process or in the planning stages for development. As it is unknown when these spaces will be completed and available for use. In addition to evaluating the availability of storage spaces, staff' has also worked closely with the Sheriff's Department to develop a procedure in which the ordinance is to be enforced. As you may recall, the ordinance will be complaint driven. This means that the Sheriff's Department will only tag a parked oversized vehicle if a "verified affected neighbor" files a complaint. "Verified affected neighbor" is defined as any individual that lives or works within two blocks of the parked oversized vehicle. In order to determine whether an individual is a "verified affected neighbor" an Oversized Vehicle Complaint Form must be filed with the Sheriffs Department. These forms will be available at the Sheriffs Station, City Hall, City and Sheriff web site, Community Center, and the Sheriffs Storefront locations. In order to fairly determine the "verified affected neighbor" status, telephone or anonymous complaints will not be taken. All complaints will be held confidential from outside inquiries. In the event that an individual calls the Sheriffs Department and demands that a Sheriffs unit be sent, a deputy will be dispatched only if the individual making the complaint agrees to meet the deputy upon arrival. At that time, the complaining individual will be given an Oversized Vehicle Complaint Form that must be completed before the deputy tags the designated oversized vehicle. City staff would communicate with Sheriff personnel on a weekly basis and provide them with information on oversized vehicle permits issued. Staff is recommending that the City Council allow a four-month amortization period that would make the Ordinance effective April 1, 2001. This period of time would allow owners of affected vehicles time to make arrangements for storage. Additionally, during this time period, 21 signs will be installed at City gateways. A public information campaign would also be developed ensure owners are aware of the new regulations. to FISCAL IMpA The cost for materials and installation of 21 signs at City gateways is estimated at $3,500. The remaining cost factors include staff time, materials to issue permits and the distribution of informational brochures. There is no expected increase to the Sheriffs budget for enforcement of the ordinance. ATIVE-ACTI I. City Council decide not to adopt the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance 2. City Council elect an amortization period of more or less than the recommended four - months. 3. Other actions as determined by the City Council. ATTACHMENTS Oversized Vehicle Ordinance Enforcement Policy KS:TH same/ken/m/agenda item.e dr.&Vdo PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 9, 2001, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita adopted Ordinance 01-3 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 12.94 TO THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING OVERSIZED VEHICLE PARKING REGULATIONS by the following vote: AYES: Smyth, Darcy, Kellar, Ferry, Weste NOES: None ABSENT: None A certified copy of the complete text of the ordinance is posted and may be read in the City Clerk's Office, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 301, Santa Clarita, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office. Dated this 11`" day of January, 2001 Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk City of Santa Clarita STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) Sharon L. Dawson, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that she is the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita and that by Thursday, January 11, 2001, she caused a certified copy of the subject ordinance to be posted and made available for public review in the City Clerk's office and a copy of the ordinance summary to be published as required by law. �V 2 dam— 6�7x 7 Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk City of Santa Clarita