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DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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IIBOUBST FOR COIlMISSION/cotJRCIL ACTIO.
From:
KENlUTH J. HElUlERSOR
Executive Director
Subject: ADrIIOlIft FOR EllA TO
LBASB PAUUG SPACES AT
PAUUG LOr LOCADIl
AT SOUTIIIAST CORID or
comrr AlUl "I" STREET
Date:
March 11, 1992
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SvnoDsis of Previous Cn..issionlCouncil/C~ittee Action(s):
On June, 19,1992, the Common Council approved Resolution Ro. 91-231
which authorized implementation of a two-hour parking limitation on
the entire off-street parking lot located at the southeast corner of
Court Street and "E" Street.
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RecOBDended Motion(s):
(C.......itv Develomaent C'-ission)
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That the Community Development Commission approve the
lease of long term designated parking spaces in the Court
and "E" Parking Lot to allow a better ultilization of
property, and assistance in retaining downtown
businesses, as well as the generation of revenue.
~Oll
Executive Director
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Contact Person(s): Ken HendersonlMaria Echeveste
Phone:
5081
Project Area(s): Central Citv Rorth (CCR)
Ward(s) :
One (1)
Supporting Data Attached:
Staff ReDort
FUNDIRG REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: $
RIA
Source:
RIA
RIA
Budget Authority:
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COBaissionlCouncil Notes:
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COIlMISSION IIBBTIIIG AGDDA
Meeting Date: 3/16111992
Agenda Its lIumber: P5-:J.
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S'l'AFF REPORT
Avt-bnritv for the Bcon_ic Develn-....t Aaancv To Lease
Park4ft. Soaees at Pa?kift. Lot at Court Aftd "B" Street
On June 19, 1991, the Common Council approved Resolution #91-231 which
authorized implementation of a two-hour parking limitation on the
entire off-street lot located on the southeast corner of Court Street
and "E" Street. While the initial intent was clearly to provide
convenient parking for customers, in all candor, success in this regard
has been marginal. Subsequent to implementation of the two (2) hour
parking limit the lot has been substantially underutilized with a
majority of the spaces vacant during office and store hours. Downtown
consultants have made similar observations and expressed the concern
that such inactivity should not lend support to the perception of
declining business and commercial activity. It appears appropriate to
reassess the parking issue in view of these observations and expressed
business owners need for longer term parking. The site is owned by the
Economic Development Agency.
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The Court and E lot is a proposed site for various short and long-term
redevelopment projects. Some of these projects include but are not
limited to a Saturday Farmers' Market, a Downtown Activity Center, and
a Performing Arts Center. These are efforts to support the downtown
area and are in harmony with prior Commission intent. Additional
activities are currently being studied by Project for Public Spaces,
the Agency's downtown development consultant. An integral factor of
such support is to aid, assist and facilitate the retention of existing
merchants and offices. It is a charge equal to the task of attracting
businesses.
Recently, Staff was approached by Dr. Paul QUinton, owner of the New
York Life building located on the north side of Court Street between
"E" and "D" Streets to lease parking spaces at the Court and E Public
Parking Lot. The tenants of his building were leasing parking spaces
from the owners of Gold's Gym in the Fox Building. The ownership of
Gold's Gym has recently changed and the new owners will not honor
previous parking arrangements. The building tenants are now
experiencing an unexpected business hardship. Some of these tenants
are handicapped or have physical disabilities which require them to
park close their offices. Other business owners require parking in
close proximity to their business for transfer of equipment and
supplies. Staff has investigated various parking options to assist the
building owners and tenants. The lease of limited spaces from the
Court and E parking lot and the five level parking structure as an
interim response to this parking problem is a viable option.
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Keeting Date: 3/16//1992
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DIVBLOPMIII1' DBPAll:uwu StiFF UPORT
Lease of ParJtiq Spaces
Mareh 11, 1992
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Upon authority granted by the Community Development Commission, the
Agency will lease forty-nine (49) spaces as designated on the site map
(Exhibit 1) for $24.00 per space, per month. The parking spaces will
be reserved from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday mllY:.
The leased parking spaces will be reserved and the parked cars under
lease agreement with business/building owners must use assigned parking
stickers. The leases will be executed by the Agency Administrator and
subject to renewal and the conditions as stated within an accompanying
lease agreement. The activities of the pending Saturday Farmer's
Market will supercede the rights and privileges in the lease
agreement. The property owners and their tenants of the downtown
businesses with identifiable and justified parking hardships, will be
eligible to lease these spaces. The spaces will be limited to ten (10)
per building or business owner. If the building owners need additional
spaces, they may lease parking at the five-level structure or make
alternative arrangements on private property. These two parking
options should provide ample parking for the business owners and
tenants who are currently experiencing a parking problem. Reither the
City or Agency will assume liability for the exercise of such parking
privileges.
Leasing the forty-nine (49) parking spaces at Court and "E" will be a
temporary step in resolving the immediate parking problem. It is not
intended to resolve the current parking needs for the downtown area.
Accordingly, no property owner may rely on the availability of EDA-
provided parking in the marketing of vacant office space. The
Development Department will continue its coordinated effort with Main
Street, and the Public Works and Planning/Building Safety Departments
to address the parking situation in the upcoming Downtown Urban Plan.
Staff recommends adoption of the form motion.
J. Oll', Executive Director
Deve10Pllent Department
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