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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-08-18; Traffic and Mobility Commission; ; Amend the Carlsbad Municipal Code by Adding Section 10.40.302 to Restrict Overnight Parking on Surfside Lane and Island WayMeeting Date: Aug. 18, 2022 To: Traffic and Mobility Commission Staff Contact: Scott Meritt, Sergeant scott.meritt@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2107 Allegra Frost, Deputy City Attorney Allegra.frost@carlsbadca.gov, 760-434-2891 Subject: Amend the Carlsbad Municipal Code by Adding Section 10.40.302 to Restrict Overnight Parking on Surfside Lane and Island Way Recommended Action Support staff’s recommendation that City Council introduce an ordinance amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code by adding Section 10.40.302 to restrict overnight parking from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on both sides of Surfside Lane, north of Island Way and both sides of Island Way, east of Carlsbad Boulevard. Executive Summary On March 3, 2022, the Carlsbad Police Department received a letter from Grand Pacific Resorts, concerning the area of Surfside Lane in front of the business being utilized for long term parking. (Exhibit 2.) Police Department staff have verified complaints that the street in front of the resort is being used for long term, overnight parking by numerous passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles, buses, and camper vans. Area residents have reported similar concerns to the Police Department. Resort staff and area residents have also reported that subjects are using the resort’s outdoor rinse shower to bathe. The recommended action would amend the Carlsbad Municipal Code by adding Section 10.40.302 to establish no parking zones between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. on both sides of Surfside Lane, north of Island Way and both sides of Island Way, east of Carlsbad Boulevard. Discussion The City of Carlsbad has received several complaints regarding recreational vehicles and passenger vehicles parking overnight and for extended periods on Surfside Lane and Island Way. The Police Department conducted an increased number of enforcement contacts in this area in response. Oversized vehicles parked on the affected streets have been cited pursuant to the Carlsbad Municipal Code 10.40.180. However, Police Department staff have noted many of the vehicles parked in the area do not qualify as oversized vehicles as defined in the Carlsbad Municipal Code. There are currently no parking time restrictions on the affected streets and the Aug. 18, 2022 Item #4 1 Police Department has only been able to mark passenger vehicles with a notice of 72-hour violation (California Vehicle Code § 22651(k)). Upon rechecking the vehicles after 72 hours, they generally move to new parking spaces in the same area and cannot be towed or cited. The use of city streets for long term and overnight parking of vehicles often increases the calls for police services to address noise complaints, littering, public urination and concerns of suspicious or unwanted activity in the adjacent areas. In addition, the overnight parking restriction would not decrease access to the coast because beach activities do not commonly occur during the 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. time period. Beach activity is generally limited to daytime and early dusk use and the beach areas in the vicinity of the proposed parking restriction lack lighting to allow safe access at night. From June 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, the Police Department responded to the following calls for service on Surfside Lane and Island Way, abutting Seapointe Resort. CALL TYPE Parking Complaints from community or initiated by Police staff 29 Extra Patrols initiated by Police staff to address parking issues 11 Municipal Code complaints for oversize RV parking 10 Public Relations contacts regarding illegally parked vehicles 3 Noise Disturbance related to parked RV 1 Special Details focusing specifically on oversize vehicle enforcement 7 TOTAL 61 On March 24, 2022, Carlsbad Police Department staff distributed flyers to all homes in the residential neighborhood of Surfside Lane, south of Island Way and all residences on Franciscan Road. The Police Department solicited feedback from area residents to determine the impact of requesting no overnight parking in the affected area. Lieutenant Jason Jackowski spoke with approximately ten households. All of the households agreed that the area immediately surrounding Seapointe Resort warranted some form of restricted parking to better regulate problems in the area. Several residents expressed concerns that the parking issues would migrate into their residential neighborhood. To address the concerns of the community, a meeting was held at Seapointe Resort on June 30, 2022. Flyers were distributed to all residences on Surfside Lane, south of Island Way and all residences on Franciscan Road. Approximately ten households were represented as well as resort ownership and management. All attendees agreed that regulating overnight parking on Surfside Lane, north of Island Way and Island Way, east of Carlsbad Boulevard was necessary. All attendees also agreed to move forward with a request to the Traffic and Mobility Commission and the Carlsbad City Council to request no overnight parking from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. for the affected streets, directly adjacent to the resort. Community concerns were addressed regarding the problem possibly moving into the residential neighborhood. Police Department staff advised they would monitor the area for the parking issues migrating into the residential neighborhood, conduct increased enforcement and Aug. 18, 2022 Item #4 2 evaluate if the parking restrictions put in place adjacent to Seapointe Resort would need to be modified or expanded onto the residential streets. On July 11, 2022, a recommendation was made to the Traffic and Mobility Division and the city Traffic Engineer, to install marked spaces and signage in the affected area to restrict parking of oversized vehicles. The request was made pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code 10.40.145, which authorizes the Traffic Engineer to determine locations for parking space markings. Next Steps Following the Traffic and Mobility Commissions review, staff will present the proposed ordinance to City Council and recommend that the City Council introduce the ordinance for adoption. Exhibits 1. Ordinance 2. Letter to the Carlsbad Police Department from Seapointe Resort Aug. 18, 2022 Item #4 3 ORDINANCE NO. . AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 10.40.302 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH NO PARKING ZONES ALONG BOTH SIDES OF SURFSIDE LANE, NORTH OF ISLAND WAY AND BOTH SIDES OF ISLAND WAY, EAST OF CARLSBAD BOULEVARD BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 11 P.M. AND 5 A.M. WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad has received numerous reports of individuals parking recreational and passenger vehicles overnight along Surfside Lane and Island Way for extended periods; and WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Police Department received a letter from Grand Pacific Resorts, concerning the area of Surfside Lane in front of the business being utilized for long term parking; and WHEREAS, Police Department staff has verified complaints that the street in front of the resort is being used for long term, overnight parking by numerous passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles, buses, and camper vans; and WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Police Department distributed flyers to all homes in the residential neighborhood of Surfside Lane, south of Island Way and all residences on Franciscan Road and solicited feedback to determine the impact of overnight parking restrictions in the affected areas; and WHEREAS, residents agreed that the area immediately surrounding Seapointe Resort warrants some form of restricted parking to better regulate the problems in the area; and WHEREAS, the use of city streets for long term and overnight parking of vehicles often increases the calls for police services to address noise complaints, littering, public urination and concerns of suspicious or unwanted activity in the adjacent areas; and WHEREAS, the overnight parking restriction would not decrease access to the coast because beach activities do not commonly occur during the 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. time period, beach activity is generally limited to daytime and early dusk use, and the beach areas in the vicinity of the proposed parking restriction lack lighting to allow safe access at night; and Aug. 18, 2022 Item #4 4 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad has determined that it is in the interest of public safety that a parking restriction be implemented along both sides of Surfside Lane, north of Island Way and both sides of Island Way, east of Carlsbad Boulevard between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.; and WHEREAS, the City Planner has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per state CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (c) and that no exception to the exemption as set forth in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 applies; NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, ordains as follows that: 1. The above recitations are true and correct. 2. That Title 10, Chapter 10.40, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended by the addition of Section 10.40.302 to read as follows: 10.40.301 Parking restricted on Surfside Lane and Island Way. Parking of vehicles is prohibited between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on both sides of Surfside Lane, north of Island Way and both sides of Island Way, east of Carlsbad Boulevard. EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be effective thirty days after its adoption; and the City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fifteen days after its adoption. INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the ______ day of __________, 2022, and thereafter PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the __ day of ________, 2022, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Aug. 18, 2022 Item #4 5 _________________________________ CINDIE K. McMAHON, City Attorney _________________________ MATT HALL, Mayor _________________________ FAVIOLA MEDINA, City Clerk Services Manager (SEAL) Aug. 18, 2022 Item #4 6 March 3, 2022 Lieutenant Jason Jackowski Carlsbad Police Department 2560 Orion Way Carlsbad, CA 92008 Dear Lieutenant Jackowski, Thanks for reaching out and assisting us in managing the street parking on Surfside Lane. Given the close proximity of Seapointe Resort to the beaches, Surfside Lane provides parking for many who want to enjoy our beaches. Unfortunately, what is occurring is that people are not just day parking, but using Surfside Lane for overnight and long- term parking. We have had some people set up home base and dispose of their waste inappropriately in the marsh area in front of the property. We understand that Surfside Lane is open for public parking and are in full support of this. What we would appreciate is your assistance in managing the long term and overnight vehicles. We have a couple ideas on how to manage this: 1.Post no parking signs during the hours of 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM, which I believe is consistent with beach parking. 2.Stripe the roadway to accommodate a regular vehicle parking, but puts the larger RV’s outside the parking stripe Of course, we would appreciate any suggestions you might have as to better manage this situation. I have enclosed a few pictures (we have lots!) of vehicles parking overnight that our staff has been taking daily since November 2021 at around 2:00 am each morning, as well as videos. Thank you for your partnership in this matter. Over the years, we are grateful for the support and relationship with the Carlsbad Police Department. Please let me know if you need any additional information. Sincerely, Tim Stripe Exhibit 2 Aug. 18, 2022 Item #4 7 Aug. 18, 2022 Item #4 8 Aug. 18, 2022 Item #4 9 Overnight Parking on Surfside Lane & Island Way Scott Meritt, Traffic Sergeant Police Department August 18, 2022 1 TODAY’S PRESENTATION •Overview •Purpose •Current Municipal Code •Community Concerns •Calls for Service •Options 2 ITEM 4 OVERVIEW •The city has received several complaints regarding vehicles and motorhomes parking overnight and for extended periods on Surfside Lane and Island Way •Complaints that vehicles and motorhomes are parked for days at a time, individuals living in their vehicles, littering and unlawful dumping of gray water 3 ITEM 4 PURPOSE Support staff’s recommendation that City Council introduce an ordinance amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code by adding Section 10.40.302 to restrict overnight parking on both sides of Surfside Lane, north of Island Way and both sides of Island Way, east of Carlsbad Boulevard. Parking would be restricted from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. 4 ITEM 4 CURRENT MUNICIPAL CODE •Currently there are no restrictions for overnight parking of passenger vehicles on Surfside Lane and Island Way 5 ITEM 4 •A community meeting was held with residents on June 30, 2022 •10 households and Seapointe Resort Management attended •All supported restricting overnight parking on Surfside Lane and Island Way 6 COMMUNITY CONCERNS ITEM 4 Call for Service June 1st –June 30th 2022 7 CALL TYPE Parking Complaints from community or initiated by Police staff 29 Extra Patrols initiated by Police staff to address parking issues 11 Municipal Code complaints for oversize RV parking 10 Public Relations contacts regarding illegally parked vehicles 3 Noise Disturbance related to parked RV 1 Special Details focusing specifically on oversize vehicle enforcement 7 TOTAL 61 ITEM 4 OPTION 1 PROS CONS 8 Recommend introducing an ordinance amending Section 10.40.302 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code to establish no parking zones between 11:00 p.m. and 05:00 a.m. on both sides of Surfside Lane, north of Island Way and both sides of Island Way, east of Carlsbad Boulevard Would eliminate overnight parking in the area of concern raised by the residents and Seapointe Resort Likely reduce littering and illegal dumping in the area An unintended consequence of restricting overnight parking in this manner may increase similar vehicle parking issues in other areas ITEM 4 OPTION 2 PROS CONS 9 Make no changes to the current municipal code.Does not address the community concerns Will maintain existing overnight parking spaces ITEM 4 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Recommended Action Staff recommends introducing an ordinance restricting overnight parking on both sides of Surfside Lane, north of Island Way and both sides of Island Way, east of Carlsbad Boulevard 10 ITEM 4 QUESTIONS?