Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1062.02 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES REGARDING RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO USE OF PARKING LOTS FOR PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, AND OTHER PUBLIC GROUNDS.
Brief Description: City staff has observed vehicles being left unattended within parks while the vehicle operators leave the park property for the work day. The requested amendment would prohibit a person from parking within a park for a purpose other than use of the park.
Body
Legislative History
None
Purpose & Explanation
City Staff has observed parking lots with public parks being used as all day commercial parking with vehicle operators leaving the vehicles unattended for extended periods of time. The current ordinances related to use of park land provide regulation related to vehicle operation; however, do not properly address the issue of leaving a vehicle unattended. The proposed regulation would help insure the parking lots would be available to those desiring to enjoy the city parks and not as a commuter or business parking lot.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X___ No
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council authorize the proposed amendment to the Codified Ordinances.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Matthew J. Vazzana, City Solicitor
Thomas Sheridan, Assistant City Manager - Professional Services
Greg Hannan, Community Development Director