Ordinance No. 1254ORDINANCE NO. 1254
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE VIII TO CHAPTER
22 OF THE VERNON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH
RESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONES AND
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon (the "City") is a municipal
corporation and a chartered city of the State of California organized
and existing under its Charter and the Constitution of the State of
California; and
WHEREAS, the City currently has uniform parking restrictions,
which reflect the generally industrial nature of the City; and
WHEREAS, while such uniform parking restrictions serve the
City's businesses well, they place a burden on the City's residents by
restricting on -street parking adjacent to their respective homes; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide residents the opportunity
to park near their homes, while continuing to restrict parking by non-
residents; and
WHEREAS, by memorandum dated June 5, 2018, the Director of
Public Works has recommended the adoption of an ordinance adding Article
VIII to Chapter 22 of the Vernon Municipal Code establishing
residential preferential parking zones; and
WHEREAS, a duly -noticed public hearing has been held to
consider the proposed ordinance changes, and public testimony has been
received and considered; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to add Article VIII to
Chapter 22 of the Vernon Municipal Code to establish residential
preferential parking zones.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that all of the foregoing recitals are true and
correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council finds that the adoption of this
Ordinance is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")
review, because it is not a "project" under CEQA, which is defined as
an action directly undertaken by a public agency which has the
potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the
environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment. CEQA Guidelines section 15378. Even if the ordinance were
to be considered a "project," under CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3), the ordinance would be exempt from CEQA review, because it
does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment, especially where, as here, adoption of the ordinance is
being pursued to provide the legal basis for the current practice of
issuing overload vehicle permits. Where it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to
CEQA. Here, the Ordinance involves the establishment of Article VIII of
Chapter 22 of the Vernon Municipal Code establishing preferential
parking zones and will not have any effect on the environment.
SECTION 3: Article VIII of Chapter 22, of the Vernon
Municipal Code, is hereby added as set forth in Exhibit A which is
attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
SECTION 4: Any ordinance, part of an ordinance, or code
section in conflict with this Ordinance is hereby repealed.
SECTION 5: Severability. If any chapter, article, section
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subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or word
in this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be
unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or
effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part
thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted
this Ordinance and each chapter, article, section, subsection,
subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more chapters, articles,
sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses,
phrases or words be declared unconstitutional, or invalid, or
ineffective.
SECTION 6: Book of Ordinances. The City Clerk shall attest
and certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this
Ordinance and the City Clerk's certification to be entered in the Book
of Ordinances of the Council of this City. The City Clerk shall cause
this ordinance to be published or posted as required by law.
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SECTION 7: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into
effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-
first (31st) day after its passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2018.
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Name:
Yvette Woodruff -Perez
ATTEST:
Maria E. Aya a, Oty Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian Byun,
Senior Deputy City Attorney
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Title: Mayor / May- gee-Tem__
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, Maria E. Ayala , City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 1254
was duly and regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Vernon, held in the City of Vernon on Tuesday,
June 5, 2018, and thereafter adopted at a meeting of said City Council
held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Mayor Woodruff -Perez, Mayor
Pro-Tem Davis, Lopez, Ybarra
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Martinez
And thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of
the City of Vernon.
Executed this 271
-t`day of June, 2018, at Vernon, California.
(SEAL)
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Maria L Ayala, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
Exhibit A
ARTICLE Vlll. RESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONES
Sec.22.125. Purpose.
Residential preferential parking zones are intended to restore and enhance the quality of life in
residential neighborhoods by reducing the impact of parking associated with nearby businesses and
institutional uses. The procedures and standards in this chapter are intended to provide flexibility so
that the City Council may adopt by resolution, after consultation with residents and neighboring
businesses and institutions, preferential parking zones that appropriately protect each neighborhood's
unique characteristics. Residential preferential parking zones should be designed to accommodate non-
residential parking when this can be done while meeting the parking availability standards determined
by the City to be appropriate for the zone in question. Residential preferential parking zones may be
designed to reduce non-residential parking overtime to give non-residential parkers time to find other
modes of transportation or parking locations.
Sec.22.126. Definitions.
As hereinafter used in this article, the following words are defined as follows:
a) "Director" shall mean the Director of Public Works.
b) "Dwelling unit" shall mean a self-contained house, apartment, stock cooperative unit, or
condominium unit occupied by a single household exclusively for residential purposes. These residential
purposes may include lawful home occupations.
c) "Employee permit" shall mean a permit issued to an employee working at a business located
within an RPP Zone or as defined in an RPP Zone -specific resolution.
d) "Guest permit" shall mean a permit issued to a Resident on an annual basis for use by a person
visiting a dwelling unit in an RPP Zone or for workers providing services such as caregiving, gardening,
repair maintenance and construction, to the Resident. The number of guest permits issued to Residents
shall be specified in administrative regulations adopted by the Director.
e) "Non-resident vehicle" shall mean a vehicle operated by a person whose destination is not to a
dwelling unit within the RPP Zone.
f) "Resident" shall mean a natural person living in a dwelling unit in an RPP Zone.
g) "Residential Preferential Parking Zone" or "RPP Zone" shall mean a geographical area in which
the City Council has established a preferential parking permit system pursuant to California Vehicle Code
section 22507.
h) "Visitor permit" shall mean a permit issued to a Resident for use by a person visiting a dwelling
unit in an RPP Zone.
Sec. 22.127. RPP Zone Criteria and Proposal.
The City Council may designate an area as a Residential Preferential Parking Zone based upon any one or
more of the following criteria:
(1) That non-resident vehicles do, or may, substantially interfere with the use of on -street or alley
parking spaces by neighborhood residents;
(2) That the interference by the non-resident vehicles occurs at regular and frequent intervals,
either daily or weekly;
(3) That the non-resident vehicles parked in the area of the proposed zone create traffic
congestion, noise, or other disruption (including shortage of parking spaces for residents and their
visitors) that disrupts neighborhood life;
(4) Other alternative parking strategies are not feasible or practical.
In considering whether to create an RPP Zone, City staff shall undertake an analysis that includes, at a
minimum, a narrative describing the nature and perceived source of non-resident parking impact, as
well as suggested zone boundaries and hours of enforcement.
Sec. 22.228. Establishment of Residential Preferential Parking Zones.
(a) Adoption of Resolution Establishing Zone. Following the completion of the procedures described
in Section 22.127, the City Council shall hold a public hearing on a proposed resolution to establish the
residential preferential parking zone. The City Council may adopt, modify, or reject the proposed
resolution.
(b) Resolution. The resolution shall specify:
(1) The findings that one or more of the criteria set forth in Section 22.127 have been met.
(2) The term of the trial period, if applicable.
(3) The boundaries and name of the residential preferential parking zone.
(4) Hours and days of enforcement of parking regulations and other restrictions that shall
be in effect for non -permit holders, such as two-hour parking limits, overnight parking limits, or "no re -
parking" zones.
(5) The number of permits, if any, to be issued to merchants or other non-residential users,
which number may be scheduled to reduce overtime.
(6) Resident permit rates, which shall be set by City Council resolution and will be uniform
across each zone.
(7) Such other matters as the Council may deem necessary and desirable, including but not
limited to fee rates and whether non-residential parking permits are allowed to be issued and
transferred.
(c) Permanent Adoption. Before the expiration of the trial period, if applicable, the City Council
shall hold a noticed public hearing and determine whether the subject RPP Zone should be made
permanent as originally adopted, modified or terminated. The City Council's action shall be in the form
of a resolution.
Sec. 22.129. Administration of Zones.
(a) Issuance and Fees.
(1) No permit will be issued to any applicant until that applicant has paid all of his or her
outstanding parking citations, including all civil penalties and related fees.
(2) A residential parking permit may be issued for a motor vehicle if the following
requirements are met:
A. The applicant demonstrates that he or she is currently a resident of the area for
which the permit is to be issued.
B. The applicant demonstrates that he or she has ownership or continuing custody
of the motor vehicle for which the permit is to be issued.
C. Any motor vehicle to be issued a permit must have a vehicle registration
indicating registration within the area for which the permit is to be issued.
(3) Visitor or guest parking permits may be issued for those vehicles or to those individuals
or households that qualify for those permits under the resolution establishing the RPP Zone.
(4) Employee parking permits may be issued to those individuals and for those vehicles that
qualify for such permits under the resolution establishing the RPP Zone.
(b) No Guarantee of Availability of Parking. A parking permit shall not guarantee or reserve to the
permit holder an on -street parking space within the designated residential preferential parking zone.
(c) Restrictions and Conditions. Each permit issued pursuant to this Section shall be subject to each
and every condition and restriction set forth in this Chapter and as provided for in the resolution
establishing the specific RPP Zone, as may be amended from time to time. The issuance of such permit
shall not be construed to waive compliance with any other applicable parking law, regulation or
ordinance.
(d) Exemptions. The following vehicles are exempt from RPP Zone parking restrictions in this
Chapter:
(1) A vehicle owned or operated by a public or private utility, when used in the course of
business.
(2) A vehicle owned or operated by a governmental agency, when used in the course of
official government business.
(3) A vehicle for which an authorized emergency vehicle permit has been issued by the
Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol, when used in the course of business.
(4) A vehicle parked or standing while actively delivering materials or freight.
(5) A vehicle displaying an authorized exemption permit issued by the City of Vernon.
(e) Authority of Staff
(1) The director is authorized to adopt administrative regulations that are consistent with
the purposes of this Chapter.
(2) The Police Department or private parking enforcement contractor as approved by the
Chief of Police shall have the authority to enforce the administrative regulations established pursuant to
this Chapter.
Sec. 22.130. Termination of Zones.
The City Council, following a noticed public hearing, may adopt a resolution dissolving the RPP
District:
(a) Upon receipt and verification of a petition signed by 50% or more of all the households
within an approved RPP Zone boundary, or
(b) Upon findings by the City Council that none of the criteria for designating the RPP Zone are
satisfied.
Sec. 22.131. Violations and Penalties.
(a) No person shall park a vehicle adjacent to any curb in a residential preferential parking zone in
violation of any posted or noticed prohibition or restriction, unless the person has a valid and current
residential preferential parking permit, visitor permit, guest permit or employee permit for that vehicle,
or is otherwise exempt. Violations of this subsection (a) shall be punishable by a civil penalty under
Section 1.8-4.
(b) No person shall sell, rent, or lease, or cause to be sold, rented, or leased for any value or
consideration any RPP Zone parking permit, visitor permit, or guest permit. Upon violation of this
subsection, all permits issued to such person, for the benefit of the dwelling unit or business
establishment for which the sold, rented, or leased permit was authorized, shall be void. Violation of this
subsection (b) shall be punishable with an administrative citation under Section 1.8-3.
(c) No person shall buy or otherwise acquire for value or use any RPP Zone parking permit, guest
permit or visitor permit except as provided for in this chapter. Violation of this subsection (c) shall be
punishable with an administrative citation under Section 1.8-3.
STAFF REPORT
City Council Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. CO V-172-2018
Submitted by: Daniel Wall
Submitting Department: Public Works
Meeting Date: June 19, 2018
SUBJECT
Ordinance No. 1254 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Vernon, California, adding Article VIII to
Chapter 22 of the Vernon Municipal Code to Establish Residential Preferential Parking Zones and repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith
Recommendation:
A. Find that approval of the proposed Ordinance is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA')
review, because it is not a `project" under CEQA, which is defined as an action directly undertaken by a public agency
which has the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable
indirect physical change in the environment. See CEQA Guidelines section 15378. Even if the ordinance were to be
considered a "project," under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the ordinance would be exempt from CEQA
review, because it does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, especially where, as
here, adoption of the ordinance is being pursued to provide the legal basis for the City to designate preferential parking
zones. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possbility that the activity in question may have a significant
effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Here, the proposed ordinance involves amending
Chapter 22 of the Vernon Municipal Code, Streets and Sidewalks, and the establishment of Preferential Parking Zones,
which would authorize the City to adopt a resolution designating a specific area as a preferential parking zone and will
not have any effect on the environment; and
B. Approve the second reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 1254 amending Chapter 22 of the Vernon Municipal Code,
Streets and Sidewalks, by adding Article VIII to establish Residential Preferential Parking Zones.
Backgroud:
Vernon's uniform parking restrictions reflect the industrial nature of the City. While these restrictions serve our
businesses well, they place a burden on our residents by restricting on -street parking adjacent to their homes. In order
to provide the opportunity for residents to park near their homes, while continuing to restrict parking by non-residents, it
is necessary to amend the municipal code to allow for the establishment of preferential parking districts.
Staff proposes the following changes to Chapter 22 Streets and Sidewalks of the Municipal Code, in salient part:
• The City Council may adopt a resolution designating any area as a preferential parking zone. The resolution shall state
the boundaries of the area, applicable parking regulations, and any fees to be charged for permits.
• The City Council may by resolution modify or terminate a preferential parking zone.
• The Public Works Director shall issue a preferential parking permit upon submittal of a completed application, proof
of residency in the preferential parking zone, proof of vehicle registration to a residence in the preferential parking zone,
and payment of any fee as prescribed by resolution of the City Council.
- Preferential parking permits are issued to the vehicle and are not transferable.
- Preferential Parking Permits Must be renewed annually.
- Permits issued for preferential parking zones shall not be valid in loading zones or areas where parking or stopping is
prohibited as posted or painted on curbs.
- No vehicle shall be parked or stopped adjacent to any curb in a preferential parking zone, unless such vehicle has a
valid and current preferential parking permit, or is otherwise exempt.
The above proposed changes to the Municipal Code provide the City Council with the flexibility to meet the parking
needs of our residents and the transportation needs of our businesses.
"Note: Item was presented for Public Hearing and First Reading to City Council at its Regular Meeting of June 5,
2018.
Fiscal Impact:
No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS
• 1. Notice of Public Hearing - Preferential Parking Zones
• 2. Ordinance No. 1254 - Adding Article VIII to Chapter 22 re Residential Preferential Parking Zones
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue
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City Of Vernon(323) 583-8811
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
22 OF THE VERNON MUNICIPAL CODE AND ESTABLISHING PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONES IN
THE CITY OF VERNON
The City of Vernon will conduct a Public Hearing, which you may attend.
PLACE Vernon City Hall
City Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. (or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard)
PURPOSE/SUBJECT: Consider the adoption of an Ordinance adding Article VIII to Chapter 22 of the Vernon
Municipal Code, Streets and Sidewalks, to establish Preferential Parking Zones, and
repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith.
DOCUMENTS Notice is hereby given that a hard copy of the proposed ordinance will be available for
public review during normal business hours in the City Clerk Department, located
FOR REVIEW: at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30
p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Please send your comments or questions to:
Daniel Wall, Director of Public Works
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058
(323) 583-8811 Ext. 305 Email: dwall(wci.vemon.ca.u.
PROPOSED CEQA FINDING: Staff will recommend that the City Council find that this action is not subject to
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, because this ordinance is not
a "project" under CEQA, which is defined as a whole of an action directly
undertaken by a public agency which has the potential for resulting in either a direct
physical change in the environment or a reasonable foreseeable indirect physical
change in the environment. See CEQA Guidelines section 15378. Even if the
ordinance were to be considered a "project" under CEQA, which is not the case, the
ordinance would be covered by the general rule set forth in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(bx3) which provides that CEQA applies only to projects which have
the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen
with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Here, the
ordinance involves amending Chapter 22 of the Vernon Municipal Code, Streets and
Sidewalks, and the establishment of Preferential Parking "Zones, which would
authorize the City to adopt a resolution designating a specific area as a preferential
parking zone and will not have any effect on the environment.
If you challenge the adoption of an Ordinance to establish preferential parking zones in Chapter 22 of the Vernon
Municipal Code, and repealing all prior ordinances and part of ordinances in conflict therewith or any provision thereof
in court, you rnay be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing described in this
notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Vernon at, or prior to, the meeting.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in the
meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 583-881 1 ext. 546.
The hearing may be continued or adjourned or cancelled and rescheduled to a stated time and place without
further notice of a public hearing.
Dated: May 7, 2018---
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ORDINANCE NO. 1254
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE VIII TO CHAPTER
22 OF THE VERNON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH
RESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONES AND
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon (the "City") is a municipal
corporation and a chartered city of the State of California organized
and existing under its Charter and the Constitution of the State of
California; and
WHEREAS, the City currently has uniform parking restrictions,
which reflect the generally industrial nature of the City; and
WHEREAS, while such uniform parking restrictions serve the
City's businesses well, they place a burden on the City's residents by
restricting on -street parking adjacent to their respective homes; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide residents the opportunity
to park near their homes, while continuing to restrict parking by non-
residents; and
WHEREAS, by memorandum dated June 5, 2018, the Director of
Public Works has recommended the adoption of an ordinance adding Article
VIII to Chapter 22 of the Vernon Municipal Code establishing
residential preferential parking zones; and
WHEREAS, a duly -noticed public hearing has been held to
consider the proposed ordinance changes, and public testimony has been
received and considered; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to add Article VIII to
Chapter 22 of the Vernon Municipal Code to establish residential
preferential parking zones.
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that all of the foregoing recitals are true and
correct.
SECTION 2: The City Council finds that the adoption of this
Ordinance is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")
review, because it is not a "project" under CEQA, which is defined as
an action directly undertaken by a public agency which has the
potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the
environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment. CEQA Guidelines section 15378. Even if the ordinance were
to be considered a "project," under CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3), the ordinance would be exempt from CEQA review, because it
does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment, especially where, as here, adoption of the ordinance is
being pursued to provide the legal basis for the current practice of
issuing overload vehicle permits. Where it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to
CEQA. Here, the Ordinance involves the establishment of Article VIII of
Chapter 22 of the Vernon Municipal Code establishing preferential
parking zones and will not have any effect on the environment.
SECTION 3: Article VIII of Chapter 22, of the Vernon
Municipal Code, is hereby added as set forth in Exhibit A which is
attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
SECTION 4: Any ordinance, part of an ordinance, or code
section in conflict with this Ordinance is hereby repealed.
SECTION 5: Severability. If any chapter, article, section
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subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or word
in this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be
unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or
effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part
thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted
this Ordinance and each chapter, article, section, subsection,
subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more chapters, articles,
sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses,
phrases or words be declared unconstitutional, or invalid, or
ineffective.
SECTION 6: Book of Ordinances. The City Clerk shall attest
and certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this
Ordinance and the City Clerk's certification to be entered in the Book
of Ordinances of the Council of this City. The City Clerk shall cause
this ordinance to be published or posted as required by law.
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SECTION 7: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall go into
effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-
first (31st) day after its passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2018.
ATTEST:
Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian Byun,
Senior Deputy City Attorney
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Name:
Title: Mayor / Mayor Pro-Tem
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
ss
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
I, Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 1254 was duly
and regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Vernon, held in the City of Vernon on Tuesday, June 5,
2018, and thereafter adopted at a meeting of said City Council held on
Tuesday, June 19, 2018, by the following vote::
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
And thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of
the City of Vernon.
Executed this day of June, 2018, at Vernon, California.
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Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
ARTICLE Vill. RESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONES
Sec.22.125. Purpose.
Exhibit A
Residential preferential parking zones are intended to restore and enhance the quality of life in
residential neighborhoods by reducing the impact of parking associated with nearby businesses and
institutional uses. The procedures and standards in this chapter are intended to provide flexibility so
that the City Council may adopt by resolution, after consultation with residents and neighboring
businesses and institutions, preferential parking zones that appropriately protect each neighborhood's
unique characteristics. Residential preferential parking zones should be designed to accommodate non-
residential parking when this can be done while meeting the parking availability standards determined
by the City to be appropriate for the zone in question. Residential preferential parking zones may be
designed to reduce non-residential parking over time to give non-residential parkers time to find other
modes of transportation or parking locations.
Sec.22.126. Definitions.
As hereinafter used in this article, the following words are defined as follows:
a) "Director' shall mean the Director of Public Works.
b) "Dwelling unit" shall mean a self-contained house, apartment, stock cooperative unit, or
condominium unit occupied by a single household exclusively for residential purposes. These residential
purposes may include lawful home occupations.
c) "Employee permit" shall mean a permit issued to an employee working at a business located
within an RPP Zone or as defined in an RPP Zone -specific resolution.
d) "Guest permit" shall mean a permit issued to a Resident on an annual basis for use by a person
visiting a dwelling unit in an RPP Zone or for workers providing services such as caregiving, gardening,
repair maintenance and construction, to the Resident. The number of guest permits issued to Residents
shall be specified in administrative regulations adopted by the Director.
e) "Non-resident vehicle" shall mean a vehicle operated by a person whose destination is not to a
dwelling unit within the RPP Zone.
f) "Resident" shall mean a natural person living in a dwelling unit in an RPP Zone.
g) "Residential Preferential Parking Zone" or "RPP Zone" shall mean a geographical area in which
the City Council has established a preferential parking permit system pursuant to California Vehicle Code
section 22507.
h) "Visitor permit" shall mean a permit issued to a Resident for use by a person visiting a dwelling
unit in an RPP Zone.
Sec. 22.127. RPP Zone Criteria and Proposal.
The City Council may designate an area as a Residential Preferential Parking Zone based upon any one or
more of the following criteria:
(1) That non-resident vehicles do, or may, substantially interfere with the use of on -street or alley
parking spaces by neighborhood residents;
(2) That the interference by the non-resident vehicles occurs at regular and frequent intervals,
either daily or weekly;
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(3) That the non-resident vehicles parked in the area of the proposed zone create traffic
congestion, noise, or other disruption (including shortage of parking spaces for residents and their
visitors) that disrupts neighborhood life;
(4) Other alternative parking strategies are not feasible or practical.
In considering whether to create an RPP Zone, City staff shall undertake an analysis that includes, at a
minimum, a narrative describing the nature and perceived source of non-resident parking impact, as
well as suggested zone boundaries and hours of enforcement.
Sec. 22.128. Establishment of Residential Preferential Parking Zones.
(a) Adoption of Resolution Establishing Zone. Fallowing the completion of the procedures described
in Section 22.127, the City Council shall hold a public hearing on a proposed resolution to establish the
residential preferential parking zone. The City Council may adopt, modify, or reject the proposed
resolution.
(b) Resolution. The resolution shall specify:
(1) The findings that one or more of the criteria set forth in Section 22.127 have been met.
(2) The term of the trial period, if applicable.
(3) The boundaries and name of the residential preferential parking zone.
(4) Hours and days of enforcement of parking regulations and other restrictions that shall
be in effect for non -permit holders, such as two-hour parking limits, overnight parking limits, or "no re -
parking" zones.
(5) The number of permits, if any, to be issued to merchants or other non-residential users,
which number may be scheduled to reduce over time.
(6) Resident permit rates, which shall be set by City Council resolution and will be uniform
across each zone.
(7) Such other matters as the Council may deem necessary and desirable, including but not
limited to fee rates and whether non-residential parking permits are allowed to be issued and
transferred.
(c) Permanent Adoption. Before the expiration of the trial period, if applicable, the City Council
shall hold a noticed public hearing and determine whether the subject RPP Zone should be made
permanent as originally adopted, modified or terminated. The City Council's action shall be in the form
of a resolution.
Sec. 22.129. Administration of Zones.
(a) Issuance and Fees.
(1) No permit will be issued to any applicant until that applicant has paid all of his or her
outstanding parking citations, including all civil penalties and related fees.
(2) A residential parking permit may be issued for a motor vehicle if the following
requirements are met:
A. The applicant demonstrates that he or she is currently a resident of the area for
which the permit is to be issued.
B. The applicant demonstrates that he or she has ownership or continuing custody
of the motor vehicle for which the permit is to be issued.
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C. Any motor vehicle to be issued a permit must have a vehicle registration
indicating registration within the area for which the permit is to be issued.
(3) Visitor or guest parking permits may be issued for those vehicles or to those individuals
or households that qualify for those permits under the resolution establishing the RPP Zone.
(4) Employee parking permits may be issued to those individuals and for those vehicles that
Qualify for such permits under the resolution establishing the RPP Zone.
(b) No Guarantee of Availability of Parking. A parkin
Permitnt guaranteepermit holder an on -street parking space within the desig at dresidential prefeent alrparkin reserve ne e
g o
(c) Restrictions and Conditions. Each permit issued pursuant to this Section shall be subject t
and every condition and restriction set forth in this Chapter and as provided for in the resolution such permit
establishing the specific RPP Zone, as may be amended from time to time. The issuance of o each
shall not be construed to waive compliance with any other applicable parking law, regulation or
ordinance.
(d) Exemptions. The following vehicles are exempt from RPP Zone parking restrictions in this
Chapter:
business. (1) A vehicle owned or operated by a public or private utility, when used in the course of
(2) A vehicle owned or operated by a governmental agency, when used in the course of
official government business.
(3) A vehicle for which an authorized emergency vehicle permit has been issued by the
Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol, when used in the course of business.
(4) A vehicle parked or standing while actively delivering materials or freight.
(5) A vehicle displaying an authorized exemption permit issued by the City of Vernon.
(e) Authority of Staff
(1) The director is authorized to adopt administrative regulations that are consistent with
the purposes of this Chapter.
(2) The Police Department or private parking enforcement contractor as approved by the
Chief of Police shall have the authority to enforce the administrative this Chapter. regulations established pursuant to
Sec. 22.130. Termination of Zones.
The City Council, following a noticed public hearing, may adopt a resolution dissolving the RPP
District:
(a) Upon receipt and verification of a petition signed by 50% or more of all the households
within an approved RPP Zone boundary, or
(b) Upon findings by the City Council that none of the criteria for designating the RPP Zone are
satisfied.
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Sec. 22.131. Violations and Penalties.
(a) No person shall park a vehicle adjacent to any curb in a residential preferential parking zone in
violation of any posted or noticed prohibition or restriction, unless the person has a valid and current
residential preferential parking permit, visitor permit, guest permit or employee permit for that vehicle,
or is otherwise exempt. Violations of this subsection (a) shall be punishable by a civil penalty under
Section 1.8-4.
(b) No person shall sell, rent, or lease, or cause to be sold, rented, or leased for any value or
consideration any RPP Zone parking permit, visitor permit, or guest permit. Upon violation of this
subsection, all permits issued to such person, for the benefit of the dwelling unit or business
establishment for which the sold, rented, or leased permit was authorized, shall be void. Violation of this
subsection (b) shall be punishable with an administrative citation under Section 1.8-3.
(c) No person shall buy or otherwise acquire for value or use any RPP Zone parking permit, guest
permit or visitor permit except as provided for in this chapter. Violation of this subsection (c) shall be
punishable with an administrative citation under Section 1.8-3.
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CITY OF VERNON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 19, 2018
ORDINANCE NO. 1254 SUMMARY
(Adding Article VIII to Chapter 22 of the Vernon Municipal Code to establish residential
preferential parking zones and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
therewith)
A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE FULL TEXT OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1254
IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK LOCATED AT 4305
SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA.
On June 19, 2018, the City Council of the City of Vernon approved and adopted
Ordinance No. 1254 adding Article VIII to Chapter 22 of the Vernon Municipal Code to
establish residential preferential parking zones and repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict therewith.
I, Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that Ordinance No.
1254 was duly approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at a
regular meeting held on June 19, 2018, and passed by said Council by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: WOODRUFF-PEREZ, DAVIS, LOPEZ,
AND YBARRA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MARTINEZ
Dated: June 19, 2018
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MATTHEW CEBALLOS
CITY OF VERNON CITY CLERK
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CITY OF VERNON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 19, 2018
VERNON, CA - 90058
ORDINANCE NO. 1254 SUMMARY
(Adding Article VIII to Chapter 22 of the Vernon
Municipal Code to establish residential
preferential parking zones and repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
therewith)
A certified copy of the full text of ADOPTED
ordinance no. 1254 is AVAILABLE in the office of
the city clerk LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA.
On June 19, 2018, the City Council of the City of
State of California )
Vernon approved and adopted Ordinance No.
1254 adding Article VIII to Chapter 22 of the
County of LOS ANGELES ) ss
Vernon Municipal Code to establish residential
preferential parking zones and repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
Notice Type: GPN - GOVT PUBLIC NOTICE
therewith.
I, Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk of the City of Vernon,
do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1254 was
duly approved and adopted by the City Council of
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the City of Vernon at a regular meeting held on
June 19, 2018, and passed by said Council by
Ordinance No. 1254 - Second Summary
the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: WOODRUFF-
PEREZ, DAVIS, LOPEZ, AND YBARRA
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California; I am
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer and publisher of the
HUNTINGTON PARK BULLETIN, a newspaper published in the English
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language in the city of HUNTINGTON PARK, county of LOS ANGELES, and
Dated: June 19, 2018
adjudged a newspaper of general circulation as defined by the laws of the State
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California by the Superior Court of the County of LOS ANGELES, State of
Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk
of
California, under date 06/14/1943, Case No. 485073. That the notice, of which
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HUNTINGTON PARK BULLETIN
issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following
dates, to -wit:
06/28/2018
Executed on: 06/28/2018
At Los Angeles, California
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and
correct.
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CITY OF VERNON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 5, 2018
ORDINANCE NO. 1254 SUMMARY
(Adding Article VIII to Chapter 22 of the Vernon Municipal Code to establish residential
preferential parking zones and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
therewith)
A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE FULL TEXT OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1254
IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK LOCATED AT 4305
SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA.
Ordinance No. 1254 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Vernon held on June 5, 2018. Ordinance No. 1254 is scheduled to be considered
for adoption by said Council at a regular meeting to be held on June 19, 2018.
The proposed Ordinance No. 1254 would add Article VIII to Chapter 22 of the Vernon
Municipal Code to establish residential preferential parking zones and repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith.
Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, does hereby certify that Ordinance No.
1254 was duly introduced to the City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting
held on June 5, 2018, and said Ordinance is scheduled to be considered for adoption at a
regular meeting of the City Council to be held on June 19, 2018.
Dated: June 7 2018
4Mar*E. Ayala, y Clerk
HUNTINGTON PARK BULLETIN
3731 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 840, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010
Telephone (323) 556-5720 / Fax (213) 835-0584
MATTHEW CEBALLOS
CITY OF VERNON CITY CLERK
4305 SANTA FE AVE
VERNON, CA - 90058
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
State of California )
County of LOS ANGELES )SS
Notice Type: GPN - GOVT PUBLIC NOTICE
Ad Description:
Ordinance No. 1254 First Summary
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California; I am
over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above
entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer and publisher of the
HUNTINGTON PARK BULLETIN, a newspaper published in the English
language in the city of HUNTINGTON PARK, county of LOS ANGELES, and
adjudged a newspaper of general circulation as defined by the laws of the State
of California by the Superior Court of the County of LOS ANGELES, State of
California, under date 06/14/1943, Case No. 485073. That the notice, of which
the annexed is a printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire
issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following
dates, to -wit:
06/14/2018
Executed on: 06/14/2018
At Los Angeles, California
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and
correct.
Signature
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CITY OF VERNON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 51 2018
ORDINANCE NO. 1254 SUMMARY
(Adding Article VIII to Chapter 22 of the Vernon
Municipal Code to establish residen8al
preferential parking zones and repealing all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
therewith)
A certified copy of the full text of proposed
ordinance no. 1254 is AVAILABLE In the office of
the city clerk LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE
AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA,
Ordinance No. 1254 was duly introduced at a
reguar meeting of the City Council of the City of
Vernon held on June 5. 2018. Ordinance No.
1254 is scheduled to be considered for adoption
by said Council at a regular meeting to be held on
June 19, 2018,
The or000sed Ordinance No. 1254 would .add
ordinances in conflict therewith.
Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk of the City of Vernon,
does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1254 was
duly introduced to the City Council of the City of
Vernon at a regular meeting held on June 5,
2018, and said Ordinance is scheduled to be
considered for adoption at a regular meeting of
the City Council to be held on June 19, 2018,
Dated: June 7, 2018
Maria E. Ayala, City CIA
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