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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-26; Reinstallation of No Parking Signs at Holiday Park (District 1); Williams, MickeyTo the members of the: CITY COUNCIL Datel~cA ✓ccL_ CM L_ ACM _LDCM (3) .J,.L" January 26, 2023 Council Memorandum To: Honorable Mayor Blackbu an embers of the City Council From: Mickey Williams, Chief of Po Via: Scott Chadwick, City Manag r Re: Reinstallation of No Parking · s at Holiday Park (District 1) {city of Carlsbad Memo ID# 2023008 This memorandum provides information regarding the intended reinstallation of signage indicating, "No Parking 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.," at Holiday Park. Background Several members of the community who reside in the area of Holiday Park have expressed concerns of on-going criminal and transient activity in and around Holiday Park, 3333 Eureka Place. The Police Department responded to two City Council inquiries in August 2022 (C001596- 082522 -11950 and C001588-081122 -11872) regarding Holiday Park. Residents have also expressed concerns about homelessness at the park and specifically, people living out of their vehicles near the park. Currently, the Police Department cannot enforce nighttime parking at Holiday Park due to no signs being posted indicating, "No Parking 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.". In July 2021, there was a homicide that occurred at Holiday Park at 11:00 p.m. In this case, the victims went to the park to purchase illegal drugs and approached the wrong vehicle that was parked at the park. The suspects in the vehicle, who were homeless, fled the area while shooting at the victims, injuring one and killing the other. The Police Department has conducted extra patrols of the park in the evenings and have contacted homeless persons living out of their vehicles. Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 11.32.030 (13) states that it is unlawful "To park or stand any vehicle or trailer in any public park in the city between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. daily, except as permitted by the city manager or designee." Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22507(a), signs are required to enforce the parking restriction. Several years ago, these no parking signs were posted at Holiday Park. At that time, community members who reside in the area attended a City Council Meeting and asked the city to remove the signs so residents could park in the stalls overnight. The signs were removed by the Parks & Recreation Department at the direction of a prior City Manager. Police Department Administration 2560 Orion Way I Carlsbad, CA 92010 I 442-339-2100 t Council Memo -Reinstallation of No Parking Signs at Holiday Park (District 1) January 26, 2023 Page 2 Discussion The Police Department contacted the residents in the area of Holiday Park to address their concerns. One concern raised by the residents was persons parking at the park after the park's standard operating hours. The parking stalls of concern are across the street from residential housing on Eureka Place and on Pine Avenue. Some residents feel unsafe when those persons who do not live in the area park in these stalls late at night. The Police Department recommends reinstalling the no parking signs at Holiday Park. Reinstalling the sign age would provide the Police Department the ability to issue citations to vehicles parked after hours at the park. This ability to issue citations is expected to significantly reduce activity at Holiday Park during nighttime hours. The reduction in activity at the park during nighttime hours is expected to provide the neighboring community a sense of safety. The Police Department conducted outreach with the surrounding community by use of the Next- Door application in August 2022. The Police Department also created a brochure on department letterhead, which provided information regarding the reinstallation of the no parking signs, as well as the intent to conduct enforcement. The Police Department distributed these brochures on January 9, 2023, to community members who reside in the area of Holiday Park, specifically in housing on Pine Avenue and on Eureka Place. Brochures were left in mailboxes for the residents that were not home. Property management for one of the apartment complexes on Eureka Place distributed the brochures to their tenants via e-mail in January and also communicated the intent to reinstall the sign age. Residents with concerns related to the reinstallation of the no parking signs were advised to contact the Police Department. As of January25, 2023, the Police Department has not received any objections regarding the reinstallation of the no parking signs. Cost The city's Transportation Department conducted an assessment on Pine Avenue and on Eureka Place where the no parking signs would be posted. Based on the assessment, 23 signs and 18 posts are needed, at an approximate cost of $2,186. The cost of the signs and posts can be absorbed within the Police Department budget. Next Steps Once the signs are installed by the Transportation Department, the Police Department will conduct education regarding the parking restriction and begin enforcing the municipal code with parking citations. cc: Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager Cindie McMahon, City Attorney Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Public Works